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Dominican Moro

Referred to as "La Bandera" in Dominican culture, this dish is a favorite passed down through generations. Every family adds its own twist... here is ours!

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Meet Pinky Cole, CEO + Founder of famed vegan burger chain "Slutty Vegan"

Pinky Cole is the famed CEO + Founder of the celebrity favorite vegan burger chain Slutty Vegan and is now opening a new restaurant in Harlem! The Slutty Vegan Harlem opening is a homecoming of sorts for Pinky because her first-ever restaurant called Pinky’s Jamaican & American Restaurant was in Harlem and closed in 2016 after a fire. She has graced the covers of Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Jet Magazine, featured in People Magazine and Forbes, and now for the first time with her Harlem opening is ready to share with you why this restaurant is her redemption story.

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Sweeten Up Valentine's Day with Tasty Cocktail Recipes

The season of love is upon us! With Valentine's Day a mere couple weeks away, it's time to start planning all of your celebrations. Whether you're counting on a romantic evening in, a Galentine's Day celebration out on the town, or a fun soiree with all of your loved ones, there's countless ways to enjoy. Whip up one of these incredible libations to add to the 'spirit' of the holiday.

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A Taste of New York

Craft spirits are booming and there’s a reason why. Leaders in innovation, craft distillers utilize local resources and high-quality ingredients and methods to produce their goods, and nowadays people are willing to spend more money for a better product.

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Traveling with Treats: 6 Travel Friendly Snacks

Not all snacks are created equal, and for travel, you want ones that don’t take a lot of room, not high in salt (to add to the potential dehydration) or sugar and after all – still tastes great. Snacks, as you know, are better shared and so this was a taste test between myself and a few of my work team members: Jessica, Megan, Bre, Yasamin and Jeremy.

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"Pulling Corks + Filling Forks:" Give back this holiday season with the Pomm Angel Cocktail

Sonoma’s Angels & Cowboys has unveiled their first holiday giving cocktail collaboration with ANA Bar & Eatery, the all-day dining destination in New York City’s Hudson Yards. The two brands share a philosophy of offering high quality food and wine in a casual yet chic environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all types of food and wine lovers.

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Make It A Martini Night Thanks to Stanley Tucci

Shaken or stirred? That's the only question you need to ask about Tanqueray No. TEN's new campaign with beloved actor and food & beverage connoisseur, Stanley Tucci. The "Make It A Martini Night" campaign kicked off earlier this week in New York City, where Tucci hosted a slew of guests to try his take on everyone's go-to drink order.

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A Flavorful Fall: Must-Try Wine & Cheese Pairings

Nothing screams fall quite like a leisurely afternoon of sipping wine by the fireplace, enjoying the crisp weather, and pairing your favorite glasses with your favorite seasonal activities. And while a view of the foliage and a good book make for a great pairing, nothing adds quite the oomph to your glass of wine like the perfect cheese. We picked out some of our favorite sips for the season and spoke to experts in the industry to create the ideal pairings for the most palatable autumn experience.

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