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Doing laundry is one of the daily chores along with washing dishes and taking out the trash, but unfortunately, in Hell's Kitchen, where laundromats have closed, this essential task seems to be a lot harder to accomplish than it used to be. A sign was posted in the window of the ASAN Laundromat on the corner of 10th Avenue and West 51st Street announcing its closure. Photo by Phil O'Brien While I was out of town last week, I got an email from a neighbor informing me that the ASAN Laundromat on 10th Avenue at the corner of West 51st…
Foodies wanting a peek into the mind of the proprietor of Victoria's Crust Bakery will have their chance this autumn. Tom Moore, founder of Victoria's Crust Bakery and Tombo Eats, has released a cookbook called Crust, featuring sweet, savory and hunger-satisfying recipes. The book, which will be released on September 24th, is the culmination of a lifetime in the kitchen. “Crust,” a cookbook by longtime Victoria chefs Tom Moore and Rebecca Wellman, will be released on Sept. 4. (Courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada) Moore met his then-wife while working as a chef in Canada's Inner Harbour, and the couple…
Caldwell County's King's Kitchen held a successful fundraiser and food distribution drive Thursday in support of their summer feeding program. The nonprofit organization ran out of funds last year due to rising food costs, so it was in desperate need of donations this year. Leanne Gilkey, president of the nonprofit, announced that they have raised thousands of dollars, which will cover the cost of food for the children they serve and much more. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2264/2024/05/31013506/Wireready_05-31-2024-01-35-04_A120_20240531013346263-1.mp3 Click to download the audio: Gilkey hopes to also be able to feed about 40 kids on the waiting list this summer. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2264/2024/05/31013507/Wireready_05-31-2024-01-35-04_A120_20240531013346263-2.mp3 Click here to…
It's not even summer yet, but we're already predicting bundle We've got you covered with upcoming season trends, including the hottest paint colors, gardening trends, and even home improvement projects. And of course, decorating. Luckily, the Houzz US Emerging Summer Trends Report for 2024 has all kinds of helpful information on what to expect in design this summer. In this report, we've identified emerging trends in home design based on the latest search insights from our community of U.S. homeowners, design enthusiasts, and professionals. These search insights are based on Houzz's year-over-year growth from January to March 2024 compared to…
Do you know how to solve this? How to solve this problem and remove the unnecessary barrier of entry to induction cooktops with just a flick of the wrist? Knob.Yes, the simple, old-fashioned knob you turn to turn your gas or electric stove on or adjust the temperature. It's something that never needed to be reinvented. It arguably works better than its modern smooth-top successors, and it's something that's helped accelerate induction adoption. Them Knobs. Let's go back to the knobs and “regress.”The knobs have a direct, dedicated connection and respond instantly to a twist of your wrist. This is…
Photos and reporting by Stacey JoyStrycha Ukrainian Kitchen is reopening this morning in the basement space it has occupied for the past 50 years at 33 East Seventh Street, between Second Avenue and Cooper Square. The kitchen, which serves as the fundraising arm for St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, located on the same block, will be run by a new team of parish volunteers. The space will continue to serve coffee and tea, as well as a variety of traditional Ukrainian dishes. Yesterday I met with Father Johann Lubikh, OSBM, who has served as administrator of St. George Ukrainian Catholic…
Every week, Alexa rounds up New York's biggest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts, celeb-filled cultural events, and more. This is your handpicked guide to the best things to see, shop, taste and do in the city. What's on your luxury list this week? A celebrity-favorite furniture store opens a New York branch, Lele Sadowgi gets inspired by art, and a beloved British brand goes international. Designer Lele Sadoui's recently announced collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art combines art and accessories, drawing inspiration from six of the museum's most beloved artists. Caitlin Gaulano Over the years, accessories designer Lele…
Kitchen Dog Theatre didn't have to build a set for the next show. Love and VinylSince the romantic comedy is set in a record store, the company will be screening it inside an actual store, with audience members seated in the aisles among the shelves of LPs inside Good Records in East Dallas.”We're literally flipping through the book as we do the play,” says cast member Max Hartman, who plays Zane, a middle-aged social studies teacher.Jamal Sterling, who plays Zayn's accountant friend Bogie, adds: “It's really amazing to have inspiration right in front of you.”We've been friends since 9th grade.…
There's no excuse for an unattractive kitchen. This space has quickly become the heart of the home, a place where cooking and socializing happen simultaneously. It's worth giving it some love, and that's exactly what Victoria McKenney of Enviable Designs wanted to achieve with her Vancouver kitchen renovation. The 350-square-foot space (including the bar) was looking dated and was in desperate need of a refresh that would blend in with the rest of the home's design.Inspired by Parisian interior design, the serene space is full of texture and touch, with ribbed surfaces, a striped backsplash, and jewel-toned hardware all working…
For years, Kira Crawford dreamed of owning her own “little bakery.” On May 4th, she realized her dream by reopening her bakery, Kira's Sweet Bakes, in Mantova. Crawford's business has come a long way since its inception. As a child, she spent hours baking in the kitchen with her mother, and while her memories are full of sweet treats and traditional recipes, the first thing she remembers making was peach cobbler. In fact, the cobbler became one of her signature products after she started a small business selling the treats from her home to Mantua businesses in 2021. Naming the…