Joanna Prisco
The Archive
Three great fall escapes for harried New Yorkers
New Paltz New Paltz, a leisurely 80-mile trip from NYC up the New York State Thruway, is the gateway to the Shawangunks (pronounced SHON-gums, but call them “the Gunks” like...
This will give you a hot body -- if you can withstand the boredom
To many New Yorkers, Sunday is meant for bottomless mimosas and loaded bagel platters. But a growing legion of lean-limbed folks aren’t stuffing themselves at brunch at the end of...
Meet NYC's best summer cocktail
The Negroni — an Italian aperitif traditionally made from one part gin, one part Campari and one part sweet vermouth — is a classic summer cocktail. But the Musket Room...
The fashion world can't get enough of bull terriers
The French bulldog may be the most popular dog in the city, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) — and the arm candy of choice for celebs from Lady...
Forget museums, NYC's greatest art is just above your dinner table
Recent years have seen restaurants stripping down their décor to casual, fuss-free effect. But a fun few still offer eye candy along with the entrees. In fact, some of the...
The Vermont Maple Creemee is summer's new sweet treat
From the twinkling sounds of an ice-cream truck to the crackle and pop of a grill being fired up for a barbecue, signals abound that summer has arrived in New...
Why your dog should get officially certified as a 'good citizen'
With all eyes on her regal Leonberger, Morgan Avila instructs her pooch to “stay” and “come” — which he executes flawlessly, living up to his star-powered name: Hollywood. But even...
Hey pet owners, stop leaving Fido tied-up while you shop!
On a chilly Saturday night in the West Village, Gia Russo, 35, spotted a French bulldog tied up outside restaurant Louro. But when she inquired with the host inside, none...
The 5 best Sunday suppers in NYC
Forget fighting the hungry crowds on Friday and Saturday. For great meals — and deals — try a new night. Taco time! La Palapa Cocina Mexicana; 77 St. Mark’s Place;...
Move over Ramen burger! There's a spaghetti sandwich in town
From the Ramen Burger to Nutelasagna, the city has seen oodles of noodle-based culinary mashups in the past year, each attempting to push the palate while using one of comfort...
How to get your pet back on four legs after an injury
When Sarah Conroy’s 7-year-old “morkie” (a Maltese Yorkie mix), Penny, refused to put weight on her left hind leg, the Williamsburg resident knew something was wrong. Turns out, the lively...
6 hot twists on pot pie
The season’s chill demands wholesome grub. Luckily for New Yorkers, what’s old is new again, as chefs around the city inject flaky crocks of pot pie with gastronomic flair far...
NYC's latest health trend is a steaming cup of bone broth
Draped in wool capes, floppy berets and over-the-knee boots, a crowd lines up 15-deep on a frigid New York City afternoon to purchase the new cold-weather must. But this isn’t...
7 ways to keep your pet from putting on the pounds
For many people, New Year’s resolutions include a personal weight-loss goal. But if you’re a couch potato with Spuds Mackenzie always by your side, he may be in need of...
The hottest sport in NYC this winter: curling
Left knee bent at a 90-degree angle, right sneaker pressed against the black foothold beneath her, a young blond woman crouches above the glittering ice and attempts to push off,...
5 festive drinks to toast the New Year
Last call for 2014! Bid a festive farewell to the past (and the holiday season) with one of these dreamy drinks found around the city. From creamy spiked cocoas to...
The cute pup (and Instagram) that helped a woman heal
When Tania Ahsan received a 4-month-old English bulldog puppy as a gift from her boyfriend in 2009, she wasn’t initially sold on the idea. “It was a really sweet gesture,...
The kitty stars of New York's Meow Parlour
Attention, felinephiles! Your dream of total kitty immersion has come true. On Monday, Dec. 15, Meow Parlour (46 Hester St.), the city’s first-ever permanent cat cafe — where customers pay...
Why NYC's most popular dog breed is also its most abandoned
With their squishy jowls and gentle disposition, English bulldogs unseated Labradors as the Big Apple’s most popular breed in 2013, according to rankings released by the American Kennel Club (AKC)...
Meet the 6 military dogs to be honored in Veterans Day parade
Popular adages may promise every dog its day, but the sad reality is canines that serve in the US military — sniffing out bombs, mines and other explosive devices —...