Victoria Barbieri Victoria Barbieri

Indulge in Barbie Pink Elegance: Pre-Movie Dinner at Pink Taco

If you’re in search of the perfect Barbie pink-themed dining experience, look no further than Pink Taco. This vibrant eatery has everything you need for a delightful dinner before catching a movie. Pink Taco boasts a lively ambiance infused with rock music vibes and serves up a delightful blend of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine.

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BELLA’s DJ Spin Diesel Gets Signature Ice Cream Flavor Named After Him 

A thrilling fusion of music and flavor is set to captivate Queens, New York, as celebrated DJ Spin Diesel, introduces his exclusive ice cream creation at the renowned Max & Mina's Ice Cream Parlor in Flushing from 3 PM-6 PM on Sunday, Aug 20th. The enticing flavor, aptly named "SPIN DIESEL," is a delectable masterpiece that embodies DJ Spin Diesel's ingenuity and distinctive taste. 

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Spaghetti Squash: Low Carb-onara

As much as we love regular pasta, it does contain a high carb count, which is why I use spaghetti squash instead. It works well with almost any sauce, and one of my favorites is carbonara style, substituting low-sodium turkey bacon for pancetta. With some minor food replacements to healthier choices, you are well on your way to a healthier you.

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Jennifer MacLellan Jennifer MacLellan

Prosecco DOC Summer

Summer wouldn't be complete without a sip of the renowned Italian drink born by mistake in 1972, the Negroni Sbagliato.

Instead of using gin, as the Negroni should be, the vermouth and the Campari base are topped by a sparkling wine, and what better choice than PROSECCO DOC? Produced in Italy, in the enchanting land between the Dolomite Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, this lively sparkling wine comes to life from olera grapes vinitied through the charmat Method (or Martinotti Method), where secondary fermentation takes place in tanks.

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Amanda Mactas Amanda Mactas

Celebrity-Backed Beverage Brands Worth the Money

These days celebrities seem to be getting their hands into every business enterprise possible—from celebrity beauty brands to wellness companies, and of course, beverages. Diddy and George Clooney are pioneers, having both hopped on the booze bandwagon in the late 2000s. But now it seems every Tom, Dick, and Nancy is promoting their own liquor or wine on social media. So, which of these many, many beverages are actually worth buying at your local liquor store? We’ll help you out.

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Good Foods for a Glowing Face

You know the saying, “You are what you eat?” It might be more truthful than you think! Everyone’s goal is to have healthy, glowing, blemish-free, ageless skin. Some foods are great in vitamins and minerals that can promote just that. Read on for a skin-boosting breakfast recipe that contains several skin-fueling foods, as well as a list of foods that can help repair your skin.

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Amanda Mactas Amanda Mactas

Magic in Every Cup

A simple cup of tea can change the trajectory of your day. Or better yet, your life—at least according to Zhena Muzyka. You could say that tea runs through Zhena’s veins, having inherited her passion from her grandmother. “My Ukrainian grandmother, Maria, raised me to believe that sipping from a cup of hand-blended, intentionally-made tea could help overcome any obstacle, heartache, or fear,” she explains.

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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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