Health Food for Thought
Finding soul food that's good for the heart can be a challenge. Z’Novia, a restaurant near Yankee Stadium, is aiming to put a more healthful spin on some traditionally fatty, high-calorie dishes.
Author: Melissa Rose Cooper
Adding African Spice to Soul Food
Grits, fried chicken and collard greens are some of the dishes soul food lovers crave. Two restaurants in Harlem are putting a North African spin on these old favorites.
via DNAinfo.com
Marking 40 Years of Song and Dance
The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts is celebrating four decades of teaching children music, dance and theater.
via New York Daily News
Valet Parking for Bikes Rolls Out
Transportation Alternatives, which promotes biking over fume-spewing cars in the city, has established a new service at public events designed to draw folks on bikes rather than in vehicles.
Pickling History on Lower East Side
The Lower East Side's past, present and future as a center of the sweet and sour was celebrated recently at International Pickle Day. This year's festival attracted more than 18,000 people and 25 pickle vendors.
A Sand Mandala For The Dalai Lama
Buddhist monks at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine made a sand mandala in honor of the Dalai Lama's visit to New York.
Getting Sirius on Broadway
There's a long-running show on Broadway you can catch for free, in person – or on the radio.