Sydney Sabean basically lives out of a spin studio bathroom. She teaches up to nine classes every week—constantly in a cycle of showering, getting ready…
Asian Drag Queens Sashay Out of the Shadows
Chinese drag queen BaeJing is at home in front of a camera. When she heard we’d be taking photos, she strutted to the front of…
What to Do On Thanksgiving If Turkey Ain’t Gonna Cut It
If gorging on turkey, stuffing and canned cranberry sauce doesn’t sound like a good time and you wouldn’t be caught dead at the Macy’s parade,…
Teen Songstress Chloe Grace Baker’s Interactive Music Video Has a Hidden Message About Social Media
If you text teen pop star Chloe Grace Baker, a.k.a Baker Grace, you’ll probably wait for a reply for three to five business days. The…
Chelsea Market Bags a New Zero-Waste Shop: Package Free
If you’re starting to panic about how many plastic straws you’re using on a daily basis to fuel that iced-coffee addiction, you’ll no longer have…
Best of Other Art Fair, Where Attendees Got Nude and Tattooed
The Other Art Fair returned to Greenpoint this past weekend to show works from over 130 emerging masterpiece-makers. The fair wants to draw in a…
Does a CBD Workout Make Hitting the Gym More Chill?
Before starting the new CBD workout at Hanson Fitness, owner Harry Hanson— known for training celebrities like Rihanna and Tyra Banks— helped me apply a…
Ruffian’s New Offshoot Adds a Tropical Touch to Aperitivo
This week, the hospitality team behind Ruffian (the recently designated Michelin Bib Gourmand) opened their offshoot project, Kindred, an East Village restaurant with nods to…
Here’s How Much It Costs to Dress Like a Drag Queen
Hover over or tap clothing/accessories. Brita Filter knows a thing or two about being in costume. The NYC-based drag queen, whose real name is Jesse…
Artichoke Owner Brings More Detroit-Style Pizza to the East Village
The co-founder of the oft-debated Artichoke Pizza (you either love it or you hate it) is bringing more untraditional pies to the East Village. The…