Tag Archives: nyc
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Featured + Lifestyle
May 21Where NYC’s Coolest Guys Get Their Hair Cut
Written by packleaderRecently, we set out on a quest to find the best barbershops in New York City. We started by searching on our own, scouring reviews and popping into places all around Manhattan. And then we thought, Why not go straight to the source? So we hit the streets of NYC in search of dapper gentlemen with a clean cut that absolutely begged the question, “Hey, where’d you get your...
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Featured + Music
Feb 02The Best Jazz Clubs in NYC: A Refinery Guide
Written by packleaderImage source Tom Marcello via Flickr Jazz, long ago replaced in America’s mainstream, remains must-hear music in New York City’s vibrant jazz scene. Every great jazz musician has visited New York, playing all-night speakeasy sessions in Harlem, intimate club sets in the West Village, and swanky Midtown lounge performances. Despite the waning popularity of jazz across America, NYC still boasts a thriving scene, including a number of standout venues,...
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Jan 19The Many Hats New York Wears
Written by packleaderEver found yourself lost in a serious session of people watching on the streets of New York City? We’ve all been there at some point. Before you notice, you’ve been sitting at that little table in the corner of your neighborhood coffee shop watching strangers pass by, wondering, “what does he or she do for a living?” You find yourself wondering “how has she managed to walk around in...
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Jan 13Five Ways to Stay Fit While on the Road, by Shauna Harrison, PhD.
Written by packleaderShauna Harrison, fitness guru extraordinaire, spent last week kicking off Wellthily’s ‘New Year. Refined You’ series here at Refinery Hotel. What we witnessed was nothing short of pure dedication and a willingness to share her passion for health and wellness with others. In between amazing feats of physical agility — aka headstands on the bar — Shauna shared a few tips for staying fit while on the road. Here...
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Dec 30How The Refined Traveler Experiences New York
Written by packleaderOne of the best attributes of New York City is that no matter how many times you may have visited, or how many years you may have lived here, there is always a new place to explore. Whether it’s that little coffee shop that’s just opened, or the new exhibit at the Met, the city never has a dull moment. In the spirit of continual exploration, here are some...
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Nov 16Alt-J performs at The Beacon Theater on November 16th
Written by packleaderAfter taking Governor’s Ball by surprise last year, Alt-J will take the stage at The Beacon Theater on November 16th at 8:00pm. The British quartet from Leeds made a splash in 2012 with their debut album An Awesome Wave here in the states. With a unique sound, Alt-J blends Indie Rock, Alternative Pop & Hip-Hop. The band continues their reign with their sophomore album This is All Yours, which...
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Featured + Neighborhood
Nov 04Explore Bryant Park’s Winter Village
Written by packleaderWhile you may think finding a winter wonderland in New York City is virtually impossible, we’re here to tell you that simply isn’t the case. One of our favorite places year round, Bryant Park, happens to be just a few blocks away from the Refinery Hotel. In the summer months, we love lounging on the lawn after a day’s work, and sometimes we even sneak in a movie on...
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Featured + Food
Oct 28The warm and lush flavors of autumn on Refinery Rooftop’s fall cocktail menu
Written by packleaderRefinery Rooftop has a new fall cocktail menu and there are some wonderfully creative and delicious concoctions coming into the lineup. The beauty and lively chill of New York City during this time of year creates the perfect opportunity for the Refinery Rooftop to switch things up. Featuring classic autumn flavors like sweet maple syrup and freshly roasted coffee, we’re excited to share with you some of the new...
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Oct 21Best Places to go apple picking in NYC
Written by packleaderImage source: Tom Gill on Flickr Memories of lounging on the beach soaking up the sun seem to be long gone, and fall looks like it’s here to stay. Before the chill of winter takes over the city of New York, enjoy the crisp autumn air and visit some of these places for apple picking around NYC. While some may require a bit of driving, a little road trip...
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Oct 13Our Favorite New York City Halloween Activities
Written by packleaderImage source: Flickr New York City brings the most eclectic and vibrant take on Halloween of any city in the United States. With millions of our country’s most creative minds and exciting socialites dressing up and taking to the Big Apple’s revered nightlife scene, there’s an abundance of great times and wild experiences to be had during this spooky holiday. To help break down the large list of great...
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