Baseball is more than just a game; it has the ability to change lives. Luis Castillo knows that better than anybody else. NYC Tastemakers had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to the best batboy in MLB history, Luis Castillo, who goes by nicknames, “Luigi,” and “Squeegee,” to discuss his amazing eight-year tenure with the Yankees, his love for baseball, and his continued effort to give back.
Month: July 2021
4th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Full Steam Ahead 5K
Bodega88 is the Best Place for Sports, Drinks, and Great Food!
There’s nothing like the energy of watching a game, match, or fight at a sports bar. The tension between fans of different teams and players, the endless amount of food, and, of course, the ability to drink offers a great experience for all (unless your team is losing). But to be perfectly truthful, a lot […]
Radio personality Jewelz López on how things can change in a moment’s notice
In an interview that took place on her birthday, radio personality and voiceover artist Jewelz López sat down with NYC Tastemakers to speak on her career, her life, and confronting a health barrier.
Q&A with Thalassa Chef Ralpheal Abrahante: “Eat Fish. Live Longer.”
Food that is real, authentic, and made with great passion is the best food there is. Ralpheal Abrahante, the Chef of Thalassa Restaurant, a Greek-inspired seafood restaurant in Tribeca in New York City, exemplifies a true passion for cooking and health, while providing his customers with the most natural and pure experience possible. NYC Tastemakers had the pleasure of sitting down with the Chef and learning more about Thalassa Restaurant and his love for Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
From Stanley to Nettles, Gio has become his own man.
When the Yankees first got Gio Urshela from the Toronto BLUEJAYS for 25 thousand dollars, they thought they were getting a player that could help their triple a team (Scranton – Wilkes Barre) and at the same time in an emergency could help the big club. On the 1978 Yanks we had a player like […]
Stuck on brunch? Calle Ocho has just the remedy
For a satisfying, tasty brunch, Calle Ocho has got us on the bandwagon. This Latin-inspired restaurant has a reason for attracting such a large wave of customers no matter where it is they roam. And though every aspect of this restaurant is alluring, it’s their weekend Boozy Brunches that take place between 11 am and 3 pm that keep me coming for more.
Let’s Root for Italy at Euro 2020 with the Best Italian Food for Football provided by Supermarket Italy!
With the UEFA European Football Championship in full swing, Italy is looking dominant as ever! The Italian National Football Team has remained undefeated in the tournament thus far, winning their first three matches and standing firmly on top of Group A, which also consists of Wales, Switzerland, and Turkey.
Gio Urshela All Stars visit stadium
The Gio Urshela all stars got to visit Yankee Stadium for the first time as a team. The kids come from the Bronx and extend all the way to Connecticut. Once at the stadium I get to take the kids around the ball park and I explain how everything works. They got to visit monument park and learn about all the greats there. They learn about the history of the retired uniform numbers then they get to visit the Yankees museum. While there I love talking to them about the story of Thurman Munson’s locker.
July 2021
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Tim Duncan
Flashback Athlete of the Month for July 2021 Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Tim Duncan is a former NBA player who played 19 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. He won five NBA Championships with the Spurs, as well as was named an All Star a whopping 15 times in his career. He retired from playing […]
Simone Biles
Athlete of the Month for July 2021 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Simone Biles’ Excellent Floor Routine Bio Simone Biles is a 24-year-old American artistic gymnast. She competed at the Olympics in 2016 as a part of Team USA. She will also be a part of the elite team going to Tokyo for the Olympics next […]
