Lamia's Fish Food In Alphabet City Offers Fresh Seafood In A Whimsical Setting

Opened earlier this year, Lamia's Fish Market features an expansive menu that focuses on fresh seafood, such as raw oysters and whole fish.

Located in New York City's hip Alphabet City neighborhood, Lamia's Fish Market is a multi-level restaurant that specializes in seafood. Upon entering the restaurant, guests may feel like they are inside a submarine. The restaurant includes a bar, a raw bar, and a private dining room, with each room flaunting a unique, whimsical and nautical design.

Ceviche Trio

The "Early Catch" menu, which is its equivalent of Happy Hour menu served from 4-7pm on Monday through Friday and 5-7pm on Saturday and Sunday, includes the Ceviche Trio. The evening's ceviche included snapper, scallop, and shrimp - all flavored with citrus juice.

Crab Cakes

The Crab Cakes is an absolute must. The dish features two perfectly pan-fried crab cakes filled with lump crab meats, and topped with pickled fennel. It is served with slightly spicy aioli for that extra kick of creaminess and spice.

Madagascar Prawns

From the sea menu that features fresh seafood by the pounds, the Madagascar Prawns were a scene stealer. These giant prawns, almost resembling lobster in size and appearance, were tender and juicy. They are perfectly grilled with a drizzle of olive oil and capers.

Salt Baked Snapper

The signature dish at Lamia's is whole fish prepared grilled or salt baked. There is a minimum of 2 pounds for salt baked preparations, like this beautiful snapper. Leaner than other fish, the Snapper is so moist and almost melts in your mouth. The chef filets the fish at the table side.

GRIT BXNG Is The Hottest Fitness Class To Arrive In NYC

From an intense yet fun full body workout to a full liquor bar serving cocktails and mocktails, the brand new GRIT BXNG is changing the definition of innovation in fitness.

Tired of the same boring workout that consists of cycling, elliptical, treadmill, and weights? Looking to jazz up your routine with a fun, intense workout that burns calories and tones your full body? Then GRIT BXNG is the answer to your prayer.

Pitbull, Tony Robbins, and Bill Zanker have teamed up to launch the most innovative concept in fitness. Located in the heart of Union Square in NYC, GRIT BXNG is a 50-minute full body workout that includes boxing, running, and floor exercise. Together with state of the art music and lighting, as well as top quality instructors, you will build strength and confidence and feel empowered after taking a class.

Participants are split into three groups. You rotate through each group - from boxing to treadmill to floor - and engage in activities that are dynamic. While the powerful boxing sequences build strength, the running enhances endurance and speed and the floor exercises tones the body and core.

As the first fitness studio with a full liquor bar, you can enjoy a glass (or two) of cocktail or mocktail at the end of each class to celebrate the new grit in you. Try drinks like electrolyte-spiked margaritas, hard kombucha, and kale martinis or cold brews to kick off the day.

GRIT BXNG instructors are not just trainers, but also motivators. A total of nine superstars were picked after 500 auditions and countless hours of sweaty classes. In fact, these instructors are paid up to $1K per hour.

GRIT BXNG is offering a special introductory offer that includes a free second session, a gift class to a friend, an exclusive gym bag, and two tokens to redeem for cocktails - all for $36. So what are you waiting for? Let's get gritty!

ZERO Brings NYC Community Together In A World Of Music, Celebration, Love, And Magic

From rooftop to boats to other venues across New York City and beyond, ZERO creates a unique and secret world of music, celebration, love, and magic by producing a space for people to come together to share in special moments.

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ZERO, one of the leading event producers and promoters in NYC, organizes beautiful events and parties to bring together the community of New York City in the name of love, music, magic, and celebration. ZERO parties have a varying degree of venues, from hotel rooftop to boat cruises to spaces built and created from scratch.

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Based on the location, ZERO parties attract anywhere from hundreds to thousands of guests who typically don costumes to dress up to the event's theme. Past events and themes have included a masquerade, pirates boat party, Monte Carlo, and winter wonderland, just to name a few.

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One of the more recent ZERO events took place on the rooftop of the Williamsburg Hotel as part of the ZERO Rooftop Series. In addition to basking in the beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline, guests also enjoyed sounds from Rodriguez Jr, Kora, SORÄ, and Saùdad.

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ZERO brought its magic to the hotel rooftop with some playa fashion vendors, face paint/glitter design, hand-made original artwork. And, of course the beautiful music and the ZERO community.

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Other upcoming ZERO events include "Before the Dust Settles" playa experience at the House of YES and the annual Golden Boat party in September.

Enjoy A Colorful Havana-Style Experience At La Cubana In NYC

La Cubana, the vibrant new dining destination by acclaimed chef and Food Network star Carl Ruiz, offers authentic Cuban cuisine, classic Caribbean cocktails, and live Latin music.

Helmed by acclaimed chef and media personality Chef Carl Ruiz, La Cubana in NYC's Meatpacking District brings authentic, mouthwatering Cuban food together with classic and innovative Caribbean cocktails and live Latin music in a sultry jungalow setting.

Jackfruit Empanadas and Creole Fritters

For shareable appetizers, try the Spicy Jackfruit Empanadas and Creole Fritters. The crispy empanadas are filled with spicy jackfruit, while the Creole fritters, made with fresh corn, has a nice touch of spiciness.

Seafood Salad and Pork Belly

For a taste of surf and turf, try the Seafood Salad and Pork Belly. The seafood salad has an assortment of fresh ingredients like shrimp, squid, and scallops, all tossed in coconut oil and raw sofrito with avocado, peppers, and jalapeno. The juicy pork belly is crispy and tender at the same time, and complemented by sweet and spicy guava sauce.

Oxtail and Pork Chop

If you crave something hearty, then both the Oxtail and the Pork Chop are good options. The fall-off-the-bones braised oxtail are extremely tender, and served with crispy tostones, or fried green plantains. The pork chop is covered in delicious and savory okra stew, and smoked to perfect for extra flavor.

Embark On An Unforgettable Culinary Journey At Alexander's Steakhouse In San Francisco

Helmed by Executive Chef Eric Upper, Alexander's Steakhouse San Francisco fuses steakhouse classics with Japanese cuisine.

Located in the SoMa district of San Francisco, Alexander’s Steakhouse features a meticulously curated beef program with emphasis placed on highlighting small farms from the US, Australia, and Japan. Alexander’s Steakhouse features Greater Omaha Prime beef, dry-aged for 28 days resulting in unmatched flavor and texture. Imported and domestic wagyu also play a prominent role on its menu as it offers Japanese beef from nine prefectures.

Steak & Eggs

A gift from the kitchen, the Steak & Eggs from the "Study of Beef" chef's tasting features wagyu beef topped with caviar on top of tamago. This is an innovative interpretation of surf & turf.

Spot Prawn

Wrapped in lardo, the sweet raw shrimp is complemented by yuzu tobiko for a bit of citrus kick. It is served with pickled wasabi and deep fried crunchy prawn head.

Squash Blossoms

Deep-fried crispy squash blossom is stuffed with savory house beef blend. The tempura batter is absolutely delicious. The squash blossom is accompanied by seasoned corn, popcorn, and yuzu kosho with a side of pickle.

Hidden Valley Squab

More tender, moist, and richer than other poultry meats, Hidden Valley Squab features dark meat and delicate squab head (that you scoop out with a mini spoon). The dish is served with meyer lemon sauce and bao (dumpling).

Prime Ribeye and Porterhouse

The highlight of the meal is the steaks. On the left is the Nebraska Raised Prime Ribeye (20 oz). The steak is topped with grilled portobello and a side of yuzu kosho chimichurri. On the right On the right is the Dry-Aged Porterhouse (24 oz) topped with grilled peaches and arugula. The rich blue cheese fondue add wonderful flavor to the steak.

Sides

The sides are a must order. The Blistered Snap Peas are seasoned with spicy sambal, soy sauce, and ginger, while the Haricot Vert is flavored with double fermented soy and sherry vinegar. Finally, the Chanterelle mushroom has unforgettable taste flavored with shallot, white wine, and parsley.

How I Fell In Love With Laser Hair Removal, A Much More Effective And Less Painful Method Than Waxing

It's summer time - if you want to avoid shaving your legs every day and waxing your underarm while undergoing excruciating pain, then try laser hair removal at Infinity Laser Spa to get that silky, smooth skin you have always wanted.

While most people have had their hair removed via shaving or waxing, a few have tried the process of laser hair removal. There are still misconceptions that laser hair removal is painful and expensive. However, not only is laser hair removal less painful than waxing, it also does not leave irritation and doesn't do damage to skin because it targets the hair follicle. Additionally, the hair growth after laser hair removal is much slower, if it ever grows back at all.

I had the opportunity to try laser hair removal at Infinity Laser Spa, which is located in Herald Square in Manhattan. In addition to laser hair removal, Infinity Laser Spa also offers tattoo removal and facials. Prior to making the appointment, I received several reminder and how-to emails from the Spa to prepare me for the experience. For example, before the first laser hair removal session, I was told to stay away from the sun, shave the area, keepy away from fragrances, and avoid waxing, plucking, or tweezing the area.

Infinity Laser Spa uses Vertex Lasers and Alma Soprano diode laser hair removal machines, which are suitable and efficient for all skin tones. So how does it work exactly to remove hair? During laser hair removal, a laser emits a light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. The light energy is converted to heat, which damages the tube-shaped sacs within the skin (hair follicles) that produce hairs. This damage inhibits or delays future hair growth.

When the beam of light reaches the treated area, you will feel a slight heat and pinprick. The procedure does not require local anesthetics or analgesics. Don't worry about the minor pain you will feel during the procedure - it indicates its effectiveness!

In order to make the laser hair removal more effective, you should not shave for at least 10 days to minimize the damage to your skin. Also because the skin gets sensitive and less defensive against bacteria on the day of the procedure, avoid doing any physical activity that day to prevent inflammation and keep the treated area clean.

After experiencing laser hair removal first-hand, I know this will be my go-to procedure, especially compared to waxing. Laser hair removal is much less painful and can actually save you money since it's much more permanent. Finally, you won't be getting itchy burning spot on your skin - noly the silky smooth skin you have always wanted!