Carissa Chesanek

Everyone’s favorite holiday classic, Nutcracker Rouge by Company XIV, hits the stage again this season at Bushwick’s Théâtre XIV. The show, now running for 16 years, returns to tantalize its guests with a 12-week limited engagement in the unassuming warehouse-style building, where everyone on the naughty list is rewarded with an impressive mix of acrobatics, dance, and theatrical performances.

If you love a freakishly fun Halloween bar, Someday Bar in Brooklyn has you covered. The women-owned and run local neighborhood joint teamed up with the Black Lagoon, an immersive Halloween bar pop-up to gives patrons a spooky good time.

The Whaler's Inn has recently opened its latest addition, The Stanton House, a four-story building that offers class all the way with elegant guest rooms, suites, and a spacious penthouse, all decked out in soothing blue and nude tones with nautical accents.

Nothing helps cure the hangover from last night’s late-night shenanigans quite like a hearty brunch. That’s where The Shed Restaurant at Mohegan Sun comes in. If you're staying at the resort and enjoyed too much gaming and entertainment the night before, this restaurant serves up the food that does just the trick to get you back up and running again.

Mohegan Sun has no shortage of fine dining restaurants for a delicious night out between gaming, shows, and all of its vast entertainment. The Farm Italy Restaurant & Bar is one of its latest venues, sitting on the lower level where the former Ballo Italian used to reside.

On the corner of Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood, you’ll find the charming Casanara bar serving handcrafted cocktails with tropical flavor in a lively atmosphere to match.

Meili recently opened in the CODA Williamsburg Hotel, bringing with it stylish modern digs and delicious Sichuan Cuisine.

Beauty & Essex recently opened at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut, bringing with it unique plates served in an equally novel setting. 

Step inside novelle at Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky and enter a sophisticated lounge experience with a modern and trendy interior. Comfy suede and leather chairs paired with small tables dot the room while the large, circular illuminated bar sits front and center across from the intimate stage.

Last night, Sara Mearns debuted her Artist at the Center program, a three-day show from April 3-5 at New York City Center, presenting two brand new, larger-scale works to the audience. 

So & So's Neighborhood Piano Bar in Hell Kitchen is the perfect night out for anyone looking for live entertainment, a nightcap, or upscale comfort food.

Inside the always bustling City Point in Downtown Brooklyn, you’ll find the Internationally-renowned Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown). Spacious but warm, the interior is welcoming with its elegant slate and wood tones and dangling chandeliers hung over several tables.

On the corner of Adelphi Street and Dekalb Avenue sits a striking two-level brownstone where the newly-opened Mango Bay resides, bringing all the Caribbean feels to Fort Greene. Located in the former Afro-Caribbean restaurant Imani, this latest Black-led business offers a new and exciting dining experience as diverse as the neighborhood itself. 

Perched atop the rooftop of Gansevoort Meatpacking, you will discover the Japanese hotspot Saishin, which translates to “something new.” Beyond a cozy lobby bar, Saishin captures guests' attention right from the start, beginning with its spectacular views of the city. As soon as you enter the restaurant, get ready to be enchanted by the floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the bar and dining area, showcasing the picturesque scenery of our city below.

Over the past weekend, Mohegan Sun held its 21st annual Sun Wine & Food Fest and we got a chance to experience it ourselves, sampling through infinite wine vintages and chef-curated dishes.

These days the Nutcracker can take many forms, from funny to sultry, and everything in between. That is the case with The Hard Nut presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn. Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this dance performance is a fun and wacky time for all, including family and children even with those sexual innuendos thrown in there for the adults.