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Anthony Sant’Anselmo remembers with fondness the days that he used to ride his bicycle to local video stores in the San Fernando Valley. While he gawked with wide eyes at the VHS artwork displayed on the shelves, he would fantasize with his friends about how cool it would be to...
Felix Rodríguez, more widely known as DJ Negro, was a key figure in the early days of reggaetón in San Juan, PR as his work on the turntables and in club management contributed to shape the genre. In an interview with NYC Tastemakers, Rodríguez spoke about the start of his...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
The music industry is tough, but family proves to be tougher. NYC Tastemakers had the pleasure of talking with up-and-coming musicians Mia Lailani and Devan Ibiza and their music producing father and manager Maximino Perez to discuss their debut album Blink of an Eye, the meaning of music, and their...
Celebrity contractor and designer Eric Eremita, who has previously appeared on more that 70 episodes of home improvement network HGTV’s Love it or List It and Brother vs Brother, has launched his own line of fashion called “THIRTEEN by Eric Eremita,” combining his inventive background and talent in interior design,...
In celebration of Latinx pride and culture, one half of C&C Music Factory Robert Clivillés recently produced and released upbeat, evocative vibe song “Yo Soy Latino (Vamos a Bailar)” by Latinos Del Mundo, accompanied by an equally nostalgic music video. NYC Tastemakers sat down with Clivillés to talk about the...
Despite facing hell and high water during the pandemic, the Upper West Side’s favorite restaurant was able to relocate and keep their doors open to the public. Pan-Latino restaurant Calle Ocho has long been a favorite for brunch, bottomless sangria, cocktails, and a variety of delectable specialty plates influenced by...
