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Paola Manzano

Bio: Paola Manzano is a Puerto Rican writer majoring in English Lit at the University of Puerto Rico. Her love for writing came from being infatuated with classic literature. She is passionate about her culture and protective of her island. Therefore loves to hike, surf, and explore nature; she considers herself a nomad. She is looking forward to pouring out all that passion into her writing for NYC Tastemakers and is immensely grateful for being a part of this beautifully diverse team.
Food

Food Delivery Apps Post-Pandemic: A New Norm

Before the world experienced complete isolation and the height of social distancing, food either had to be consumed outside (restaurants, fast foods, etc.) or prepared after getting the ingredients from outside (supermarkets, farmers’ markets, etc.). Food delivery apps were a last resort; they were not the main goal.

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Fashion

Paris Fashion Week 2023: Recap

This year’s Paris Fashion Week was one of the firsts, with the word change rearing its head as the theme of the week, manifesting a new era to come. With the event starting on February 27 and ending on March 7, every day brought something new, traditional, and trend-setting, from runway memorials and garment-shaped odes to unexpected returns and meaningful props in runways. Paris outdid itself for this year’s fashion week.

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