With Thanksgiving being right around the corner, if you’re thinking of making plans we have an idea for those in NYC. Hortus NYC’s Thanksgiving Dinner Prix-Fixe for Two $130 (with a wine pairing for an additional $50/per person) may be a great option to think about!
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Nov and Nov 20th, The City of Seoul will launch a two city pop up with Sweet Seoul, starting in Paris at L’Appartement Lafayette and ending in New York at Jungsik. Sweet Seoul will give New Yorkers a chance to experience traditional Korean sweets expertly crafted by five top Korean pastry chefs for a free two-day tasting and exhibition on November 20th from 11am - 4pm and November 21st from 1pm – 4pm at the two Michelin-starred Jungsik in Tribeca.
The exciting tasting event will spotlight the talents of the following popular culinary concepts in Seoul, which will showcase their healthy and unique rice-based desserts for one hour each in the following order:
· Dongbyung Sangryoun: A Korean dessert café owned by Park Kyung-mi, the apprentice and master of Joseon Dynasty royal cuisine, showcases Chinese quince tea, as well as five-color half-moon rice cakes, green tea flavored tea cakes, pan-fried rice cakes and candied balloon flower roots.
· Biwon: A rice cake shop that opened in 1949 with 70 years of tradition. Using local ingredients like walnuts, pine nuts, chestnuts, cinnamon, jujubes, honey, and yuzu as filling for their popular tuteoptteok that is covered with roasted black adzuki bean paste.
· Gangjeong House: The pioneers of a genre of Korean dessert called ‘Gangjeong’, candied rice puffs. They present sweet rice puffs of new combinations that reflect trends such as oatmeal blueberry sweet rice puffs and assorted nut bars covered with chocolate.
· Kimssibooin: A whole table of desserts based on the Joseon culture of preparing one table per person. Signatures of Kimssibooin include Today’s Rice Cake, strawberry balls with strawberry filling, candied five-flavor berries, candied apples and fried twist cookies.
· Haap: Chef Shin Yong-il of the dessert café Haap creates rice cakes or sweets that form a union of traditional cooking methods and modern techniques. Signatures of Haap include Gaeseong-style honey cookies, leavened rice cakes and traditional honey cookies.
The chefs’ signature dishes will be presented on traditional Korean style small dining tables (soban), bowls with lids (haap), plates, and other tableware, to create a beautiful dessert table.
The Korean desserts will be showcased alongside Korean handicrafts such as vases, food trays, and cushions, created by Seoul artists with a modern taste and various materials such as ceramics, glass, fabric, wood, and stone, along with a 3D printer, will also be spotlighted at the exhibition. Handicraft works will be showcased from Jang Hye-gyeong, Kim Sang-in, Ryu Jong-dae, OTTOTT, Mono Collection, OUGLASSWORK, and Yeom Dong-hoon.
After the exhibition and tasting event, Korean pastry chefs from Haap, Gangejeong House, Biwon, and Dongbyung Sangryoun will collaborate with Eunji Lee, Executive Pastry Chef of Jungsik in the 10 HANDS Collaboration Dessert Tasting. The chefs will present traditional Korean dishes reinterpreted in the western form and Kyungmoon Kim, first and only Master Sommelier certified by The Court of Master Sommelier, will pair traditional Korean beverages to accompany the dessert collaboration. The collaboration, which is only available through advanced reservations, is priced at $85 with an optional wine pairing and starts at 6pm.
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Do you need a little help cooking and crafting healthy meals? Here are 10 kitchen essentials every chef should have in their arsenal.
Great food is one of the true joys of life. And these days, more and more people are learning the value of maintaining a healthy diet.
When you're ready to start eating healthy, you'll probably need some help in the kitchen. That means you will want to buy the proper kitchen tools for cooking healthy.
Fortunately, this article takes a look at some of the best kitchen tools for creating meals that will benefit both your health and appetite. Keep reading to see a list of must-have kitchen tools that will help take your cooking skills to the next level.
1. A Set of Quality Kitchen Knives
When it comes to getting serious work prep done in the kitchen, one of the most important smartest purchases you can make is to invest in quality cutlery.
Sure, you can save a few bucks and buy cheap knives, but nothing makes cooking more of a pleasure than slicing with a high-quality blade. The key is to buy durable stainless steel knives that will slice super thin and hold a sharpened edge.
If you've never used high-end kitchen knives, get ready, because it's truly a life-changing experience.
2. A Quality Blender
When you're wanting to eat healthier, you'll discover the value of blending foods for smoothies and other tasty drinks and recipes.
Yet there's nothing more frustrating than a cheap blender that continuously jams, breaks, or simply doesn't perform the task the way you need it to.
Investing in a quality blender will be one of the best purchasing you ever make for your kitchen. You'll discover the joy of effortlessly pulverizing your favorite fruits and vegetables, as well as ice, seeds, and other ingredients necessary for preparing healthy and delicious recipes.
3. A Steamer Basket
No healthy diet is complete without plenty of fresh vegetables. And series veggie-heads know that the best tool for preparing vegetables for dinner is a steamer basket.
This classic kitchen gadget allows you to easily lower veggies into a pot of boiling water, and then simply lift them out when they are properly steamed.
Keep in mind that you don't want to boil your veggies, but simply steam them. That's what makes this tool so handy. After all, the steamer basket suspends your veggies about the boiling water so that the steam can reach them without the super-heated water washing away the nutrients.
This is a classic for a reason. It gets the job done simply and efficiently each and every time.
4. An Instant Pot
An Instant Pot is a kitchen tool that allows you to slow-cook meals during the day while you're away from the house.
Do you find it exhausting returning home to prepare dinner following a long day at work? Most people can relate. That's the beauty of the Instant Pot.
This nifty electronic cooking pot makes it possible to return home to a hot meal that's ready to enjoy the moment you walk in the door.
Simply chop up your favorite veggies such as carrots and potatoes, add some beans and ham or roast, and let it slow simmer all day long.
You'll come home to a house that smells amazing, and the only decision left to make is who's turn it is to do the dishes.
5. A Spiralizer
Here is another kitchen gadget that will make you wonder how you ever lived without it.
Healthy diets require a lot of vegetables and other heart-healthy ingredients. After all, you will want to make a lot of salads for lunches and dinners. That's where a spiralizer saves the day.
This is a gadget that reduces a full-size item such as vegetables, fruit, cheese, or meat in a cute spiral that will make your salad look like it came from a 5-star restaurant.
Not only will your salad look great, but prep time will also be cut in half. Simply feed a food item gently through the blades, and presto, a stylish spiral of carrots, tomatoes, or pepper will come out the other end.
What could be easier and more fun than that?!
6. Good Measuring Spoons & Cups
Having good measuring spoons and cups in your kitchen might not seem like a big deal, but they are actually key to a healthy diet.
Accurate measurements are crucial to creating great recipes. Yet many people fail to use accurate measuring tools in the kitchen.
Measuring spoons and cups are easy to take for granted, but adding the perfect amount of ingredients can make the difference between a meal that will make your mouth water and a dish that falls short of expectations.
7. A Digital Scale
Again, the ability to accurately measure ingredients while cooking is extremely important to a great culinary experience.
Along with quality measuring spoons and cups, we strongly recommend investing in a digital scale. This will help take the guesswork out of the most complicated dishes, and your tastebuds will thank you.
8. Quality Storage Containers
Leftovers are a part of life. In fact, leftovers are often more fun than the original meal. And the key to getting the most out of healthy leftovers is quality storage containers. This is certainly not the place to try and save a few dollars.
9. Quality Cookware Sets
Next, be sure to invest in quality cookware sets. Believe it or not, this is the secret to making the cooking experience fun and satisfying. Treat yourself to a great set, and you'll never regret it.
The Kitchen Witches' guide to top cookware sets will make cooking in your kitchen a true delight.
10. A Tomato Slicer
No meal is complete without tomatoes. A good tomato slicer will produce perfect slices each and every time.
The Best Kitchen Tools for Cooking Healthy
There's never been a better time to start cooking healthy. Fortunately, the items contained here can help you get started right.
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FINE & RARE | Smoking Scotch Old Fashioned, $20
Yes, Halloween is all about dressing up in your costume or look of choice. We like to think of it as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. With that in mind, some like to spend it eating and drinking well. May we suggest some of our faves.
FINE & RARE
Smoking Scotch Old Fashioned - $20
Glenfiddich 14yr Single Malt, honey, peach, maitake mushroom, bitters. Choose your smoke: Hickory, Maple, Bourbon Oak, Cherrywood, Applewood, Pecan.
LAMIA’S FISH MARKET | Sea Urchin and Bottarga, $24
THE FLATIRON ROOM | Smoking Rye Old Fashioned, $20
Smoking Rye Old Fashioned - $20
Rye, Angostura bitters, Demerara sugar, orange zest garnish, hickory smoke
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We’re in the thick of Football Season and earlier this month we chatted with Mark Schlereth who is a retired NFL player who played 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. He moved onto being a football analyst for ESPN and now on Fox Sports. We also enjoyed seeing him on a number of episodes of HBO’s Ballers! So we know that he knows a thing or two about tailgating as well as homegating - which allows everyone to have a great view of the game as well as to have their favorite items to enjoy while cheering for their team. We wanted to know what his 3 essentials are if we’re enjoying a homegate at his house as well as some predictions on the 100th season of the NFL! Note that we talked with Mark Schlereth on Oct 10th of this month.
ATHLEISURE MAG: What are 3 items that we could find at your next homegating festivities?
MARK SCHLERETH: Being at home is what makes it so much fun and I love sharing my homegating tips! It starts with Gardein plant-based meat alternatives and they have everything that you can think of. They’ve got chicken, they’ve got beef, pork and fish. They have Spicy Chicken Sliders, Chicken Wings, Nashville Chicken Hot Tenders – whether it’s your vegan friends, veggie friends or any kind of friends for crying out loud! It’s all delicious and they’re going to love Gardein.
Everybody loves snacks that goes with dips and that’s just science. Hidden Valley Ranch mix is used in restaurants all across America. You can have that same restaurant-style ranch at home with Hidden Valley Ranch Signature Buttermilk Recipe whether it’s pizza, wings, veggies – you name it! Everything is better with Hidden Valley Ranch. My granddaughters call it dip dip. She say’s, “Po Po give me some Dip Dip.”
No party is complete without chili! When it comes to chili, it’s all about the beans. Bush’s has been around for a 100 years and you know them from their Baked Beans. Their beans are slow simmered, full of flavor and perfect for spicing up your party – 3 Bean Chili, White Chili and even Pumpkin Chili! You can make your chili better with Busch’s Beans.
No homegate is complete without the go to of TV’s LG Oled. TV Experts have dubbed it the number 1 TV of 2019. The C9 4K TV has over a billion rich colors, it’s beautiful and stunning picture quality with Google Assistant so that you never have to take your eyes off the television set as they have a 55”, 60” and 77” sets.
AM: Currently the NFL is in its 100th season. What NFL season picks do you have that you can share with us?
MS: Well I mean, to me – when you even look at last week, if you control the line of scrimmage, and I called the game in London last week, it was exquisite and the game was between Chicago and Oakland. If you thought that the Oakland Raiders were going to go out to London and be beaten by the Chicago Bears, because historically they have been a better football team – but the team that controls the line of scrimmage and physically beats up the other team, that’s the team that won about every game last week. So it’s really interesting to see how these teams are physically put together! The Patriots obviously still a great team. The Saints are doing it right now without their starting Quarterback and winning every game. They have been amazing as well. The San Francisco 49ers are undefeated for crying out loud! Think about this, Tom Brady and his understudy, Jimmy Garoppolo are the only 2 Quarterbacks right now that are currently quarterbacking undefeated teams. Jimmy Garoppolo with the 76ers and Tom Brady of course with the New England Patriots!
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Next month, chocolate fans with Salon du Chocolat, a unique global pageantry of chocolatiers, artisans, pastry chefs, experts, and businesses throughout the world who have one thing in common - their passion for all things chocolate. This event takes place on Nov 16th and the 17th in NYC and is perfect for you, your friends, book club and more. You can enjoy a number of experiences with vendors all in one place at the Javits Center. From a fashion show, demonstrations, sampling and more - this is an event that’s not to be missed. You’ll enjoy consuming, seeing and smelling chocolate in all of its forms! We’ll be there sharing what took place as well as sharing socially!
You can still snag a few tickets for you and your group here!
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Starting your day with the breakfast smoothie is a convenient way to get in your five fruit and vegetables per day. Smoothies can be created by a mix of fresh produce like fruit and vegetables, seeds, and milk.
If you add supplements to your smoothies you can add an extra protein, fiber, amino acid‘s, and other essential nutrients. You can make smoothies into a complete meal and get all your nutrients in one simple drink.
Continue reading below to find out what to add to smoothies to make them healthier.
Oats are one of the healthiest grains available to buy. They are naturally gluten-free and are a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Oats have many health benefits.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world. One risk factor of developing heart disease is having high blood cholesterol levels. There have been many studies to show that the specific fiber in oats is effective at reducing bad cholesterol levels in the body.
Oats are also a good food to control blood sugar levels. This can really help people with either Type I or Type II diabetes.
If you struggle with overeating or are looking to make smoothies to lose weight, then the oats will help you with this. Oats are very filling whole-grain which can help you stay fuller for longer.
Chia seeds come from the Salvia Hispanica plant growing in Mexico. Mayan and Aztec cultures used the seeds for energy. Chia seeds can be eaten as seeds or mixed with any type of liquid to create a gel or jelly.
Chia seeds are very high in fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. The combination of this protein and fiber in the Chia seeds can reduce food cravings.
Spinach is a very popular superfood. It is a dark, leafy green vegetable that has essential nutrients for skin, hair, and bones. It is also packed full of protein. Health benefits of spinach include improving blood sugar regulation, lowering the cancer risk, and improving the health of bones.
Spinach contains nutrients like iron, calcium, and magnesium.
Kratom powder comes from a tropical evergreen tree within the coffee family. It is native to Southeast Asian countries. This powder has been used as both a stimulant and a sedative.
At low doses, Kratom has been reported to work like any other stimulant. It gives a boost of energy. It’s also known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
It is a great addition to a morning smoothie to boost your energy and work on any information you have in your body. Check out this link for the best place to buy kratom powder.
So now you have the answer to the question “what to add to smoothies?“. Start your morning off with a boost of energy and add the above supplements into your morning smoothly.
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For those that enjoy having cups of tea that are innovative and filled with decadent flavor, Le Tea is your new destination. Since June 20th of this year, they have had a rolling soft opening with its grand opening being on August 18th.
Located in NoMad on Broadway, there is an active exploration of space in NYC for additional locations such as Long Island City and Staten Island.
Le Tea was founded by fashion graduates of Parsons The Newschool for Design in NYC. They believe that their aesthetic as a medium for beverages draws a connection between art and life. In addition, environmental protection is key as they have recyclable stainless steel "Golden Straws" and high-quality Pet 1 non-disposable plastic cups.
The brand utilizes French Purée and authentic Chinese tea sources which satisfies their customers with a novel tea beverage that is bitter yet sweet. This not only refers to tea culture, but the art of life as well. With all the senses being utilized, guests can enjoy a tea that is highly aromatic with a drink that resonates with their personal life as well.
Three signature teas that are recommended are Mango Fruit Tea & Milk Foam, Mixberry Fruit Tea & Milk Foam and also Starry Kumquat Lemon. Fruit tea is the most popular category on the menu. An interesting offering that one should try is Le Cheese Coffee which is only available at Le Tea. It's a mixed taste of cold brew coffee and salt cheese foam. It's definitely a unique tasting experience.
We suggest pairing these beverages with some of our faves: Rose Mille Crepes, Mini Croissants and Moon Cakes. In addition, if you're looking to take a few moments for yourself or with friends, then sitting in the tea salon is a great way to take in the fall and catch up on emails, reading or taking a moment of zen.
LE TEA
1134B Broadway
NY, NY 10010
IG @letea_usa
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Earlier this year, we headed to The Usual to enjoy regional hamburgers created by Filipino, Chef Alvin Cailan who is known for LA's Eggslut. The Usual opened last year and is his canvas to showcase his Filipino inspired approach to American comfort food. Recently, he launched Burger Happy Hour where guests can enjoy 6 different types of burgers after 10pm as well as a daily rotating "Burger of the Day" where he comes up with new creations every day (yes 365 new burgers this year). He also just launched a $5 lunch burger.
On our initial visit, we watched the 3rd season of Complex Magazine's The Burger Show where he showcases regionality through one of America's favorite foods - hamburgers alongside a number of celebrities. In this month's The Art of the Snack, we look at comfort food as it applies to what we like to eat in the fall as the weather begins to shift to cool temperatures and sweater weather.
We enjoyed eating there during his premier and took some time to find out about his signature dishes, the importance of pairing wines with them - which are done by Sommelier and his brother, Anthony and the importance of seasonality.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Tell us about your culinary background and restaurants you came through prior to opening The Usual.
CHEF AC: I grew up in LA, and attended the Oregon Culinary Institute. I then worked at spots like Olympic Provisions, Bouchon, French Laundry, and more, before opening Eggslut and Amboy, a Filipino fast-casual restaurant in Chinatown. I then moved to NYC to open The Usual!
AM: When did The Usual launch and what one can expect when you’re coming into dine there. grants. It’s a family run business - my brother is the sommelier, my girlfriend is the manager and I’m in the kitchen with my team that has been cooking with me for years. It’s the neighborhood spot with great food and even better drinks.
CHEF AC: The Usual opened in June 2018 and is my dream restaurant, American comfort food cooked by children of immigrants. It’s a family run business - my brother is the sommelier, my girlfriend is the manager and I’m in the kitchen with my team that has been cooking with me for years. It’s the neighborhood spot with great food and even better drinks.
AM: We went to The Usual for the launch of your latest season of The Burger Show and had a pretty epic burger – why are burgers such an integral part within the culinary world to you?
CHEF AC: Burgers are important to me, it was the first dish I was a connoisseur of. I think many people can relate and as my career evolves I’ve come to find joy making burgers.
AM: How would you describe the vibe and menu of The Usual?
CHEF AC: The Usual has a neighborhood vibe – it’s somewhere you can come every night for a burger and glass of wine, or come once in a while for a fancy occasion. It’s fun, lively, warm and welcoming.
AM: What are 3 signature dishes that we should eat when coming to The Usual?
CHEF AC: Of course, the Usual Burger and the Fried Chicken. But the sleepers are our seasonal dishes, we serve peak season fruits and vegetables.
AM: There is an extensive wine list offered at The Usual – what are 3 that are perfect to pair with our next meal there?
ANTHONY CAILAN: I would suggest:
2017 Methode Sauvage Chenin Blanc, San Benito County, CA - Textural and refreshing white made by Chad Hinds in Richmond, CA. Perfect middle ground white wine to work with a vast majority of the dishes on the menu.
2018 Alfredo Maestro Rosado "Amanda," Castilla y Leon, ES - Darker, more fleshy rosé from Spain made by one of the great natural wine producers in the country. Floral and dry that works with our richer dishes on the menu.
2018 Arianna Occhipinti "SP68," Sicily, IT - The darling of natural wine in Sicily, Arianna is making some of the most sought after wines in the world. This blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola is perfect with our Ham and Cheese or Usual Burger.
AM: Do you change the menu based on seasonality?
CHEF AC: We always have seasonal menu items. We have one dish that specifically evolves with the seasons - our “Kung Pao Vegetables” is a constantly rotating veggie dish.
AM: Will there be another season of The Burger Show and is there anything that you can tell us about it?
CHEF AC: We are filming season 5 now and it’s bigger and better than ever!
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BELOVED
Vintage Books
Toni Morrison
One of the world's greatest authors' Toni Morrison passed away earlier this year and we had to include one of our favorite books she wrote - Beloved. This novel takes us on Sethe's journey who was born a slave and eventually escapes to Ohio. Even though she made an epic journey, we find that 18 years later she still isn’t free.
Through the novel's conversational style of the ongoing subconscious, we are constantly reminded of her memories of Sweet Home where a number of atrocities took place. These are juxtaposed against her current home which is haunted by the ghost of her baby who never had a name and whose tombstone is engraved with the lone word: Beloved.
THE WHISPER MAN
Celadon Books
Alex North
This novel explores a multi-generational story in this dark, suspense thriller of a father and son who are caught in the midst of an investigation that is focused on catching a serial killer who is transfixed on a small town.
We meet Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake who are healing from the sudden death of his wife. The healing takes place with a fresh beginning in their new home in a completely new town - Featherbank.
The town has a past, which includes "The Whisper Man" who abducted and murdered 5 residents 20 years ago by luring them out of their windows with his whispers.
Unaware of this history, a boy vanishes after they move in and it resembles the dark history of the serial killer. The next person to hear the whisper is Tom's son Jake and everyone must confront their past in order to solve this killer wherever the trail leads.
THE LAST INTERVIEW AND OTHER CONVERSATIONS
Melville House
Helen Rosner
Anthony Bourdain had a way of storytelling that extended beyond food and encompassed culture and asking questions about the state of the world and who we want to be. This book includes his last interviews with Neil Degrasse Tyson and Anthony was always modest about his skill as a chef; however, he was known for his wit, curiosity, honesty and passion for communicating with others - regardless if it was on his TV Show, an array of stages and beyond. He constantly looked at how what appears on your plate reveals historical and political climates that people are in. His empathy for these conversations while traveling really allowed viewers to understand the world around them as he became known as "The Hemingway of Gastronomy".
These intense moments even continued when he talked about himself in regards to his battles with addiction, or when detailing his thoughts on restaurant critics.
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CHILLHOUSE launched in 2017 and was founded by Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, an entrepreneur with a creative vision who has made a name for herself in the lifestyle, fashion and hospitality industries through her award-winning website Taste The Style, and a partner of The Garret in New York City. Along with her husband and co-founder, Cyndi sought out to change the relaxation landscape with her latest project, CHILLHOUSE.
Prior to starting her own businesses, Cyndi worked as the Brand Director of Third Wave Fashion, a fashion tech consultancy. CHILLHOUSE is a wellness brand as a destination for modern self-care that opened on Manhattan's Lower East Side. It debuted a first of its kind nail salon and massage boutique with a full service café and bar. As a downtown escape for city dwellers seeking a modern path to total relaxation with style, character and ease. It offers guests luxury beauty services at affordable prices in an aspirational setting that you can enjoy at your own will.
Guests can enjoy colorful lattes and baked goods while they're meeting with friends, working on projects or waiting to get a service done. Services cover a number of options for body, nails and face with various choices within each group.
In 2018, SHOP CHILL, an onine retail arm launched with offerings that included accessories and a curated selection of the best products on the market. These items are tested by Cyndi and the team so that they can stand by what they sell. Their membership program CLUB CHILL was created as a way for customers to experience and connect with CHILLHOUSE in a different way. Members receive discounts on services, access to special events and perks from brand partners. CHILLHOUSE has partnered with H&M, Nike, Club Monaco and more.
PHOTOS COURTESY | CHILLHOUSE
CHILLHOUSE
149 Essex St
NY, NY 10002
IG @chillhouse
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We have become fans of BIVE, which stands for Balance + Vitality, which are the two biggest principles of the brand. They want to show people that even with something that’s typically considered as indulgent as ice cream, one can still incorporate it into their diet and feel good about it. BIVE is ice cream with a purpose.
BIVE opened its doors in September 2018 but was in process long before that. Founder Carla Noboa spent over a year perfecting the initial offerings to maximize the benefits of the superfoods while still creating something delicious.
The original flavors were Boost Me Up (Passion Fruit, Collagen, Chia seeds, Coconut water and Amaranth), Soothe Me Up (Valerian root, Toasted coconut, Almond milk, Coconut cream, Dark chocolate chip and Vanilla), Pick Me Up (Dark chocolate, Coconut milk, Coconut cream, Chia seeds and Amaranth),
Keep Me Strong (Echinacea and Soursop), Keep Me Balanced (Strawberries, Goji berries and Vitamin C) and Keep Me Comfy (Peppermint, Aloe vera, Dark chocolate and Oat milk).
Carla comes from a nutrition background and wanted to find a fun way to consume superfoods. As an avid ice cream fan, she kept looking for options that could satisfy a sweet tooth and promote balance + vitality, but most of the “healthy” options available were merely cold and artificially sweet. She set out to create something new: an ice cream with a purpose that used real ingredients from Mother Earth. For her, being connected to nature and being satisfied with what you put in your body was personally fulfilling. She wanted to find a way to help others do the same.
BIVE offers seasonal flavors that currently include: Sexy Butter (Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk, Cashew Milk, and Maca), which is designed to enhance energy balance hormones, and improve sexual dysfunction.
The seasonal flavors tend to stick around longer than initially planned because customers love them so much! There are a bunch of ideas in the works for fall, come by the shop to see what makes the final cut.
The cones provided at BIVE come from the Konery, which hand rolls all their cones in Brooklyn. BIVE currently offers French Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Matcha, and Lavender, but this lineup will change as new flavors are developped.
All flavors are available in pints at BIVE as well as GrubHub, Postmates, Seamless, and UberEats. They sell pre-packaged individual 4 oz portions which you can purchase in groups of 4.
For many people, ice cream is comfort food. It's a natural stress reliever by its sheer existence, but then by the time you finish, you sometimes end up feeling sluggish or depressed. BIVE believes ice cream can make you feel good emotionally and physically! They’ve worked hard to find natural and holistic ways to make ice cream an entirely positive experience.
BIVE
95 Orchard St
NY, NY 10002
IG @TheGoodBive
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Although we’re in the midst of NYFW and fresh off of releasing Athleisure Mag’s Aug Issue which has our Electric Zoo cover, SayMyName (the Godfather of Hard Trap as well as additional EDM DJ/Producers) - we’re doing a bit of backtracking as we made our way to the 20th Annual Citi Taste of Tennis NYC 2019 which took place during the US Open and was held at Cipriani 42nd St. This event celebrates tennis greats that included John Isner, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Coco Gauff, Andy Roddick, Milan Tyson, Gaël Monfils, Daniil Medvedev, Felix Auger Aliassime, Belinda Bencic, Abi Spears, Vania King, Jamie Loeb, Monica Puig, Donna Vekic, Bethanie Mattek Sands, Kristi Ahn, Danielle Collins and more.
In addition, there were noted chefs that included Richard Blais (Juniper and Ivy), Masaharu Morimoto (Morimoto), Sujan Sarkar (Baar Baar), Edward Lee (Milkwood), Chef Bao Bao (Baoburg), Lamar Moore (The Swill Inn), Rory MacDonald (Chanson Patisserie), Kerry Heffernan (Grand Banks), Michael Han (Ortzi), Julian Medina (Toloache), Mina Newman (Sen Sakana), Cedric Tovar (Lotte NY Palace), John Stage (Dinosaur BBQ), Neil Cline (British Virgin Islands), Sani Hebaj (Dabble @ The Conrad), Mike Viola (Boars Head), Anastacia Song (American Cut). In addition, other notable athletes such as Mike Tyson were also there as well.
One of the highlights of the night included a sibling rivalry of the Williams Sisters and Chef Richard Blais as they competed onstage during this cooking competition and interestingly enough, they tied for their best dish.
In between enjoying signature dishes along with Diplomatico Rum and Zonin Prosecco, guests enjoyed dancing to DJ Mad Linx, The Rakiem Walker Band and reggae artist, Naomi Cowen.
You can see more from the event via @AthleisureMag’s Instagram account.
PHOTOGRAPHY | Paul Farkas
PHOTOGRAPHY | Paul Farkas
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Very few brands have caused quite the frenzy quite like matcha green tea, and not just for the obvious health benefits it brings, but also the fact that it contains a myriad of antioxidants. It also gives you several times more energy compared to your run of the mill caffeine drinks. So what is all the fuss about Matcha green tea? And why is it so popular?
What is Matcha Tea?
Despite its eerie look of grounded grass, matcha tea is one of the most popular, Japan-based tea to hit the market. It simply consists of powdered green tea leaves that are the main ingredient in making anything from lattes to various forms of herbal essence.
This tea powder is made of ground whole leaves. It stands out due to the concentrated nature of its flavour and the strikingly green colour that comes attached to it.
Before learning how to make matcha green tea, you first have to know how to get that fine neon-green powder. The preparation process consists of harvesting, followed by drying of the leaves, separation of the stem from the leaves, which then culminates in the grinding of the dried leaves using traditional ball mills.
Key elements
Matcha tea contains the EGCG catechin that is known to be a cancer-fighting agent. You have the obvious green tea benefits that span from heart health benefits to battling type two diabetes based on the various antioxidants present in the drink.
The mode of preparation also means that you get maximum benefits from this tea brand. This means a hundred times the antioxidants you get from your run of the mill green tea, as well as 100% of the nutrients.
Health Benefits
On average, you would require about 10 cups of regular green tea to get the benefits attached to matcha green tea. Health benefits here vary, there are suggestions that it improves your metabolic rate quite substantially, although the degree of this benefit has been known to differ on a person to person basis.
Matcha is also rich in fibre, and some varieties have been known to burn calories and assist in overall weight loss. Further down, this decrease in negative weight is directly linked to a lower chance of heart-related problems, a better BMI, decreased chances of diabetes and more favourable blood sugar.
Psychologically, matcha tea comes highly recommended for reducing stress and anxiety. It calms the mind and causes the body to relax. The high level of antioxidants contained is also known to reverse the ageing process, making your daily cup of matcha tea your little elixir brew.
The L-Theanine property of matcha tea promotes focus and catalyzes concentration at the highest levels. It has been known to be an age-old remedy for monks, who used it to facilitate meditation. So if you are looking to enhance your memory and learning abilities, then matcha tea is what you are looking for.
Lastly, the energy boost resulting from matcha tea is not a caffeine rush but simply the rich blend of natural properties it contains. It is a great way to ensure you have a productive, mellow day, even if you are not doing any physical work.
Can Anyone Drink it?
It probably isn’t recommendable to a 2-year-old, but for anyone of caffeine drinking age, then it is worth a try. It is especially advantageous to people battling with issues of weight, high cholesterol, people who have anxiety and stress-related problems and generally people who have low energy levels daily.
Athletes and regular gym-goers are also good candidates, as it is also known to increase exercise endurance by up to 24%!
Bottom Line
Matcha green tea is causing waves the world over not because it’s neon green, but because it’s benefits have been tried and tested, and yes, it does work.
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On today's episode of Athleisure Kitchen, we head to the offices of Eataly in Flatiron to talk with Dino Borri, VP of Global Partnerships at one of our favorite culinary destinations that allows patrons to shop the marketplace, enjoy an array of eateries within this location and to learn more about Italian foods. Today's podcast episode kicks off with an introduction by Dino and continues with his discussion on the history and importance of the Italian Aperitivo as well as discussing the extensive biodiversity of foods that are available in Italy and can be purchased at Eataly.
Fans of City Winery will want to also keep City Winery Pop-up as its a sister location. City Vineyard has a number of wines to enjoy as well as entertainment. City Winery Pop-up opened on July 25th, 2019. These vino oriented destinations are founded by Michael Dorf who is also the CEO.
When you're enjoying their housemade wines (Soho-Vignon Blanc, Rosè of Syrah, Pinot Noir) at City Winery Pop-up, we suggest the Chickpea hummus and the burrata. At City Vineyard, we have two words - Seafood Platter.
Each location has its draw from City Vineyard having a rooftop that is open for the summer and allows for weekend brunches with patio seating throughout the year.
City Winery's last show with Joan Osborne takes place on July 31st. City Winery will reopen on Pier 57 in early 2020. City Winery is known for its intimate concerts and their house-made wines. City Winery is a concert venue, wine making facility and restaurant all in one! It's for those that are passionate about wine, music and culinary arts. In addition to concerts, there are opportunities to enjoy food and wine classes as well as to have private events.
With the closing of City Winery, guests can go to Rockefeller Plaza to enjoy their pop-up. In addition, this fall, City Winery will open in Philadelphia as well as in the Hudson Valley. Make sure to visit their website to see an array of events such as Vino Vinyasa which is held on the rooftop of City Vineyard with their next one taking place on Aug 11th.
In addition to a number of upcoming events and location opening, Michael Dorf's book Indulge Your Senses: Scaling Intimacy in a Digital World.
PHOTOS COURTESY | City Winery
CITY WINERY POP UP
Rockefeller Plaza
NY, NY 10111
CITY VINEYARD
Pier 26
NY, NY 10013
*Check the site for more locations.
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BREAKFAST: THE COOKBOOK
Phaidon
Emily Elyse Miller
Whether you eat it or not, we have all heard that, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Many also enjoy the concept of having breakfast for dinner. Whatever your preference, this cookbook focuses on a collection of hundreds of home-cooking recipes that are enjoyed globally!
In addition to being able to make the recipes, the book also provides a few tips and notes so that you understand the cultural context of these meals as well as having culinary insight.
Meals included in this book can include those that are sweet, savory, classical, regional (Chinese Pineapple Buns, Scottish Morning Rolls Egyptian Ful Medames, etc.).
MRS. EVERYTHING: A NOVEL
Atria Books
Jennifer Weiner
When change takes place, are you doing it or is something outside of you that is doing this? We're introduced to Jo and Bethie Kaufman who grew up in 1950s Detroit with a life that definitely had the foundation of potential. Jo navigated life as a bookish tomboy who believes that life should be fair. Bethie is the classic good girl who is feminine and pretty. Although she aspires to have a traditional life, she also has those star qualities that could take her to the next level.
Life has a funny way of changing things up as we watch the evolution of these girls with free love, Vietnam, Woodstock and women's lib taking place among their own traumas and tragedies.
These events create a bit of a switch up with Bethie being up for any adventure, embacing the counterculture and able to do anything as long as she doesn't have to settle down. Jo has become a proper mother in Connecticut and witness the change around her without having to participate.
Both sisters realize that the life that they are living isn't what they want and that their paths or dreams weren't what they envisioned them to be.
MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Lori Gottlieb
In this non-fiction book, therapist Lori Gottlieb with patients and a practice in Los Angeles finds herself in the midst of a crisis. She begins seeing Wendell, a quirky and seasoned therapist. She realizes that the very things that her patients come to her are issues that she has about her own life. This book mixes humor and wisdom and examines her world as a clinician and patient and peels back the layers of truth and fiction that we tell ourselves as we toggle back and forth between the natural duality that exists in our lives.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is sending one lucky beer-loving couple on an expense-paid “royal wedding” at its annual Oktoberfest celebration festival. The celebration harkens back to the very first Oktoberfest, which was held in Munich in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
The brewery is searching for an engaged couple whose love for craft beer matches their love for each other. A special panel of judges will select the couple to tie the knot on September 27, 2019 at Sierra Nevada’s brewery in Chico, California. The winners will receive two round trip plane tickets to Chico, transportation from the airport, a honeymoon suite before and after the wedding, and food, drink, entertainment, and revelry for a wedding party of 50 guests. The ceremony will be officiated during the festival in front of thousands of people.
“Love. It inspires our passion to create great beer and it certainly drives the human condition,” said Sierra Nevada spokesperson Robin Gregory. “We are taking Oktoberfest back to its origins as a celebration of the joining of two individuals and two families in front of 3,200 new friends.”
To enter the contest, couples must upload a short video (one minute or less) making the case for why they’d be the perfect candidates to wed at Sierra Nevada's 2019 Oktoberfest Royal Wedding. Sierra Nevada fans will narrow the candidates down to five finalists via social media voting, and a panel of expert judges will select the winning couple. Contest submissions can be made between July 15-August 8 at Oktoberfestwedding.sierranevada.com.
Each Oktoberfest, Sierra Nevada partners with a German brewery for its collaboration Oktoberfest beer. This year, 200-year-old, family-owned Bitburger Brewery and Sierra Nevada have brewed an Oktoberfest with a secret blend of hops which has never before been shared outside the Bitburger brewery walls. The recipe features what Bitburger calls Siegelhopfen, meaning “sealed hops,” that complement the beer’s strong malt backbone. The flavors are married together with the help of a custom German yeast -- another house ingredient gifted for the first time ever.
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SHOPPING THE MARKETS OF ITALY OR GRABBING A MEAL?
When it comes to culinary destinations, Eataly is one that allows you to purchase your favorite Italian treats, meats and wines in their market. It also has a number of restaurants whether you're popping in for a quick bite, doing takeout or simply want to sit down to a decadent meal. We sat down with Dino Borri, Eataly's USA's VP of Global Partnerships to get the rundown on their Flatiron property, charcuterie boards and summer wines.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Tell us about your background and how you came to Eataly?
DINO BORRI: I currently serve as Eataly USA’s VP of Global Partnerships. I was born and raised in Bra, a small town in Piemonte, Italy, and the home of the Slow Food movement and the world’s first University of Gastronomic Sciences. I got my start in the food industry in 2000, when Slow Food hired me to organize and coordinate all of our gastronomic events. In 2008, I started collaborating with Eataly Torino, where I soon became the person in charge of opening new Eataly stores all around the world. I lived in Japan for one year, where I curated the opening of all the Eataly locations in Japan. In 2010, I moved to America to launch the first US location in New York City’s Flatiron District. Living and breathing high-quality food and Mediterranean lifestyle, I am now concentrating on developing key partnerships and relationships with like-minded Italian brands abroad for Eataly.
AM: What is the purpose behind Eataly and how does this destination allow shoppers and guests to connect with the various regions of Eataly?
DB: Focused on providing high-quality, sustainable products for all, Eataly is the largest Italian retail and dining experience in the world, transforming the way consumers experience food, beverage and, culture. At Eataly, guests have the unique opportunity to experience Italian culture through markets, counters, cafés, restaurants, and educational offerings that explore the best food and beverage options Italy’s 20 regions and the world has to offer. Since Oscar Farinetti first opened Eataly Torino Italy in 2007, his philosophy – to provide high-quality food, celebrate biodiversity, and create a place to eat, shop, and learn – has spread to 39 stores across the world, including our US flagship NYC Flatiron (2010), Chicago (2013), NYC Downtown (2016), Boston (2016), L.A. (2017), Vegas (2018), Toronto (opening in 2019), and Dallas (opening in 2020).
AM: Why is Eataly a great destination for those that are popping in to enjoy a number of your restaurants or to shop its market?
DB: Eataly offers traditional and authentic Italian food in a vibrant ambiance. At the store, customers can eat what they shop and shop what they eat. One of the best aspects of Eataly is that all of our restaurants, counters, products, and experts, have a story to tell. Each time you come to Eataly, there is something new to explore and learn, no matter whether you’re sitting down to a relaxed meal or simply buying your evening groceries.
AM: Does Eataly have a different vibe or offering depending on which location you go to?
DB: Yes. Each Eataly is customized to its local market and unique from any other store. The stores all have different restaurants, layouts, products, and counters. In addition, we work with local producers in each city in addition to our Italian producers.
AM: With the summer being upon us, what are 3 items that you would suggest we should incorporate into our Charcuterie boards?
DB: Culatello di Zibello DOP - Culatello is one of the most prized salumi in Italy: mentions of this delicacy date back to the 15th century. Culatello is produced in the flatlands located north of Parma, near the Po River, and Eataly is the first to be able to sell this delicacy with DOP status imported from Italy.
Quattro Portoni Casatica Cheese - This is a semi-seasoned cheese with a flowering crust, and pearly white, soft center. Made with buffalo milk, the flavor is delicate and creamy with a velvety texture.
Lingue Di Suocera – light, crispy, and made from all-natural ingredients, these long flatbreads – in fact, their name translates to “tongues” thanks to their shape – are a flavorful vehicle for the salumi and cheeses on your antipasto board.
Il Mongetto Cheese Condiment Set - Sweet additions like the fig, pear, or quince jam in this condiment set are a perfect compliment to soft cheeses and savory cured meats. This set by Il Mongetto is made with top quality fruits and artisanal production methods in Piemonte.
AM: In terms of wines and sweet treats, what are 3 items that we should keep in mind?
DB: Spritz Bianco – Made with Sangiovese Bianco, St. Germaine, Soda Water, FarmOne Basil. The Spritz Bianco is a refreshing alternative to summer’s most popular cocktail. This Spritz is offered at SERRA FIORITA by Birreria within Eataly NYC Flatiron, our seasonal restaurant on the roof that now reflects the Italian countryside in the summertime.
Riesling Borgogno - Langhe DOC Riesling – Made from young Riesling vines in the Langhe valley by one of the oldest winemakers in Piemonte, the crisp freshness and pleasant acidity of this white make it a versatile wine that pairs well with summer dishes like fish and vegetables.
Mandarinata - Made by Ligurian producer Niasca Portofino, Mandarinata is a pleasantly sweet and refreshing soda made from concentrated juice of mandarins from the Tigullio Gulf. Excellent on its own, this soda also pairs perfectly in a cocktail for a classic Italian aperitivo.
*Please note that all of these products listed can either be found in one of Eataly’s stores or online.
PHOTOS COURTESY | EATALY
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