Organic Cocktails, Biodynamic Wine in NYC

Today may be 4/20, but 4/22 is the greenest of holidays. amNY had me take a look at bars that are serving organic, biodynamic or sustainable tipples in honor of Earth Day. Click on the image for more info!

Would You Eat This? Viktor & Rolf's Perfume Cake

Are perfume cakes the latest trend in the provocative world of pastry?

We have no idea, but Chefs Yannick Alleno and Camille Lesecq of the Hotel Meurice (Paris) created these adorable, apparently edible perfume cakes in celebration of the fifth anniversary of Flowerbomb's launch by Viktor & Rolf.

Flowerbomb is a distinctly floral fragrance, with notes of freesia, jasmin and patchouli.

Whether or not a Cool Water Cologne Cupcake is next remains to be seen.

Mac Attack! Where to Find Mac n'Cheese in NYC. Update: Everywhere

Come on...admit it. You love the mac n'cheese. This filling staple cannot be stopped!

Accordingly, mac n'cheese keeps popping up on menus in NYC (and everywhere else). amNY had me take a look at the 5 tastiest versions of the mac in Manhattan. Click on the image for our top picks.

Booze News: Drink More, Weigh Less. Sweet!

According to an awesome/slightly ludicrous new study, women who booze it up (see Lindsay Lohan, above) are less likely to gain weight in middle age.

Cheers to that!

The study was conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, who followed over 19,000 female imbibers over 13 years. These researchers discovered that those who threw back 1-2 drinks a day were 30% less likely to be overweight by the end of the study.

It has yet to be determined whether the rogues at Captain Morgan's funded the study.

Kraft Unveils Bagel-fuls: Seriously?

We heart baked goods.

But really, are we getting so lazy (or hungover) that we can't even slather cream cheese on a bagel in the morning?

While we may put Pop Tarts in the "kind of fun" category and Hot Pockets in the "funny enough for Jim Gaffigan" zone, we must file away Kraft's new Bagelfuls concept in the "What Were They Thinking" department.

Don't they look like boot-stomped Twinkies? Gross!

Thoughts?

New York Wine Expo 2010

Wino. Lush. Oenophile.

Whatever you choose to call yourself, you know you love the vino.

amNY had me delve into the depravity that is the New York Wine Expo, 2010. Drink up.

Miami Carnival Guide 2010

Happy Fat Tuesday everyone! While Mardi Gras celebrations are getting under way, one of the closest/wildest/spiciest Carnival celebrations can be found in Miami, where the Calle Ocho festival attracts a million revelers each year and is the largest Hispanic party in the US.

amNY had me take an inside look at this amazing celebration, along with trips for tourists and cheap tickets. Click on the image to see this story in close up.

Best Russian Nightclubs Brooklyn NY

You've heard about them...those crazy Russian nightclubs in Brooklyn NY.

And you've always wanted to go, lured by the promise of tasty Russian dishes, crazy Vegas-style shows, and of course, copious amounts of vodka.

amNY had me investigate the best Russian restaurants in Brooklyn, calling upon the advice of our stylish guide, Elle Glazman, owner of Jaime Day Spa (Manhattan), and a regular on the Russian nightlife circuit.

You can find more about Jaime Day Spa here.

Elle knows her way around the best Russian nightclubs and restaurants in "Little Odessa," so check out the story. We promise you won't be disappointed...and it beats a plane ride to Moscow.

Things to Do in Portland, OR

Wondering what there is to do in Portland, OR? Portland offers visitors so many things...from excellent seafood to killer mountain sports, and everything in between, including seedy tours of Portland's mysterious underground--home to white slavery, the narcotics trade, and other salacious activities.

You can read more about our insider's guide to Portland at amny.com, or by clicking on the image.

Best Bars of Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights may not have tons of strollers yet, but like Park Slope, it attracts a youngish crowd of hipersterish imbibers looking to party--on the cheap.

amNY had me take a look at the best bars of Prospect Heights. Click on the image to read!

Cheers!