All posts tagged "New York City"

Can’t get to Cuba? Give this popular Cuban restaurant a whirl! Havana Central is located at 151 West 46th Street (between 6th & 7th Aves), and 2911 Broadway (between 113th & 114th Streets). Back in 2001, Jeremy Merrin was looking for a new, entrepreneurial concept. He loves Latin cooking and frequented local...

  World Ranked Juan Dominguez takes on German Meraz to headline April 5th at Resorts World Casino New York City in Jamaica, Queens Plus undefeated Frank Galarza and world-ranked Rafael Vazquez to appear in separate co-feature bouts   On Saturday night, April 5, 2014 at Resorts World Casino New York City, New...

  Born in the Dominican Republic, Julissa Bermudez is the new shining star for BET and Hispanics everywhere as the network’s first Latina host. As the youngest and only girl of four siblings, she has always striven for individuality and attention. She knew...

As the weather has warmed up so has my desire to get back into the gym. Bikini...

Is Mayor Bill de Blasio trying to help New York City school children or is he trying to actually harm them? Well, according to recent magazines, newspapers, and news programs it appears so. From Fox News to MSNBC or the Wall Street Journal to the New York Post, the new Mayor of...

  The dating scene has since changed since our parents’ generation. I’ve come to find men don’t hold open doors anymore let alone call like they used to. We’re lucky if we get a text message with a smiley face for crying out loud. As a professional Latina in today’s world it’s...

Well, according to a well-known Latino advocacy group our Commander-in-Chief President Barack Obama is the “Deporter-in-Chief” due to his administration’s high deportation rate. The head of the National Council of La Raza, Janet Murguia has bestowed President Obama the new nickname because of the deportation of nearly 2 million immigrants. The nickname...

By: Luis Vazquez Photo Credit: Marlene Amaya Vazquez   The Olive Garden at 2 Times Square held a special presentation of some new items for their menu created by Executive Chef Jim Nuetzi. Cooking since he was 15, Jim has hit quite a few places from Atlanta, Georgia to Chicago, Illinois and...

  Grupo Irék proves that music comes from the soul and they wont stop til you’re moving your feet. Grupo Irék mixes the sounds of Cuba – Son, Cha-Cha, Mambo – with New York City flavor into its original tunes. The band members come from all parts of the globe. With representation...

With more and more fun events developing; life after becoming a parent doesn’t have to be boring. March 1 and March 2 get the family together at Bryant Park in New York City for the Kid’s Food Festival. Families with children from 6 months to the tweens are welcomed in learning about...

Like many of our readers; I grew up on grandma’s good ol’ fashion cooking. Can you guess what my favorite dish is? In true Puerto Rican fashion; it’s no surprise my favorite dish is arroz con gandules y pollo with a side of sliced avocado! My family would tell you; I was...

It takes a village to raise a child and a huge part of that is giving back to our community. There is no need for us to wait for Autism Awareness Month to support our children. IGGY’s NYC is hosting an Autism Awareness Karaoke event for Team Jellybean Saturday March 1, 2014,...

I enjoy a nice walk in the park just like the next girl but I’ve used this weather as an excuse to not fully enjoy the season. This event here is for all my outdoorsy and nature loving people.Being that we are New Yorkers and are resilient; this walking tour through Central...

In an effort to prepare young Americans, Time Warner Cable (TWC) and the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) have announced a collaboration that will try and help prepare American youth for their future and become more interested in science, technology, engineering and math—(STEM)—subjects through an innovative summer program. Launching this...

Ask Judy   Dear Judy, My boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for 8 months....

  Can’t get to Arecibo? Check out Sazon Restaurant & Lounge for your Puerto Rican home-away-from-home! Experience fine dining and entertainment at Sazon in the heart of Tribeca! Sazon is set on Reade Street in one of the most amazing spaces in NYC. With a lounge set below the large dining space,...

If you think that you won’t have enough time to go to the hair salon before your Valentine’s Day date- do not worry! Here we share two romantic, quick and easy, trending hairstyles from Sebastian Scolarici, hair stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon. For a romantic date with your other...

  One week ago, LatinTRENDS reported that a decision would soon be made regarding the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau probe into the financial handling and other issues regarding six board members of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade also known as the NPRDP. While Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is still preparing to...

I know Valentine’s Day is meant to be dedicated to lovey dovey stuff, but how about showing some love for us singles out there? The last thing I want to do is feel a need to have someone by my side especially since being a single lady is a lot fiercer and...

Michael Kors (born Karl Anderson, Jr.) is a fashion designer based in New York City. Who doesn’t know and love Mr. Michael Kors?

Some of today’s hottest celebrities wear Michael Costello. Michael was featured on Project Runway Season 8, finishing...

  5:00PM doors / 8:00PM & 10:00PM show $10.00 in advance – $15.00 FREE ADMISSION W/ DINNER RESERVATION BEFORE 7PM day of show (age 21+) FREE ADMISSION FOR LADIES BEFORE 7PM, HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM, $5 MOJITO/$3 BEERS   Orquesta SCC (Salsa con Conciencia) is an 11-piece salsa band based in New York...

It’s the one day of the year that it is okay to be decked out in all green to celebrate your inner Irish pride, and New York City is the place to be to broadcast your Kiss me I’m Irish pins or shamrock attire for the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. No...

  PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER VICTOR CRUZ AND CELEBRITY CHEF ANNE BURRELL HOST TIME WARNER CABLE’S “CONNECT A...