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.
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.
Copycat
Stanley is a copycat or a copy of a copycat.
If I arch my back, he arches his. If I wave my tail, he waves his. He’s an idiot, but we’re close as close could be.
Last week, I was adopted and I wanted Stanley to join me. I searched every alley and garbage can we’d been in. Backyards, too.
“Stanley, I’m moving.”
“1032 Overhill Street.”
“Where are you, Stanley?”
“Why would you leave me now?”
When I found him, I learned one thing for sure.
Unless you don’t mind sharing, Stanley was no cat to introduce your girlfriend to.
July 2021
Playlist
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 […]
Beth Garrabrant
Photographer of the Month for July 2021 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Beth Garrabrant has been obsessed with taking pictures since she was a little kid. Born and raised in Connecticut and Illinois, Garrabrant used to clean the school’s darkroom in exchange for some printing time. Youth and teens are often the subject and themes in […]
