Occupy Wall Street: I happen to need allergy shots every few weeks, and on my last visit I realized that their high-rise office building actually overlooks Occupy Wall Street. I must admit that when I was traveling through South America and Mexico I had a tough time staying up to date with the rest of the world, but I finally decided to see first hand what everyone has been talking about. There are tons of protestors out there daily, but it was very peaceful from what I could see. Many of them were just looking for someone to listen, while others were talking to themselves or trying to sell CDs and books. I was both confused and slightly intrigued by the whole experience.
Jazz Bars: I’ve also been becoming a huge fan of Jazz. My new neighborhood is the very upper tip of the Upper West Side – almost Morningside Heights and I’ve been finding famous and non-famous jazz bars, popping inside, and finding it hard to leave my seat. Smoke and The Underground Lounge are currently my favorites.The Underground has open mic nights every Sunday so my goal in the next few months is to rehearse a song and perform on stage.
Tuxedo Park: Taking place this past Wednesday was Tuxedo Park, an event held at Bungalow 5 Showroom, combining paintings from Annika Connor (featured in our Art section). The showroom itself is absolutely stunning so having Connor’s paintings, which ranged from colorful rooms to lively underwater life, added the perfect elements of intrigue and sophistication. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres were served to a crowded room of writers, artists and party-goers.
Empire State of Mind: Several months ago, I went to Taylor for an event with the Guinness Master himself. This week they hosted a holiday party for their client Diageo, which meant free and very tasty cocktails, a spectacular view of the city at night (their office is located in the Empire State Building) and a lovely bottle of high-grade Tequila as a parting gift.I was personally thrilled to learn that Nuvo has a new lemon flavor.
Megan Eileen McDonough is writer, blogger and social media specialist based in New York City. She also runs Bohemian Trails, a lifestyle blog designed for the savvy and stylish traveler. Bohemian Trails aims to feature must-see places around the world, covering everything from revamped neighborhoods and vibrant street art to innovative tech hubs and everything in between. Her cultural escapades have taken her to Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Megan is also a freelance writer and social media specialist based in New York City. She contributes to various online and print publications in the travel and fashion industries and is an international correspondent for both Jetsetter and Northstar Travel Media.
