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The Big Day: The More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half Marathon
Refinery here! Before you read on, make sure you check out Meghan’s other posts here, here, here and here. Meghan graciously took us along her journey to refinement as she prepped for the Women’s...
Looking The Part
Refinery here! Before you read on, make sure you check out Meghan’s other posts here and here. Meghan is sharing her journey to refinement with us as she preps for the...
A Look at the New York City Ballet’s Psychogeographies
In an impressive bid to capture New York City’s emotional impact on its residents and visitors, Brooklyn-based artist Dustin Yellin has created the visually astounding sculpture series, Psychogeographies. Like...
A Love Song I Couldn’t Write: A sit-down with Winnie’s Jazz Bar pianist
Daniel Broadhurst at Winnie’s Jazz Bar Performer Daniel Broadhurst is, at heart, a storyteller. When he sits behind the piano every Monday night at Winnie’s Jazz Bar, he shares...
Paron Fabrics: A Local NYC Garment Shop
We love being in the heart of the Fashion District — in fact, there’s no other place we’d rather be (que Clean Bandit lyrics). On a stroll through the...
Tricks for Making Your Salad Way Less Boring
Winter is coming to an end (fingers crossed) and we already have our eyes on the latest two-piece swimsuits and ultra-short trunks. Trouble is, we look like we’ve been...
What to Drink at Winnie’s: a Cocktail Lover’s Guide
Stop by Winnie’s Jazz Bar any night of the week, and you’re bound to enjoy either some live jazz music or an awesome cocktail — and sometimes (most times)...
Our Favorite Retro Spots in NYC
Image source via Flickr It’s no surprise that New Yorkers have stepped into the past, embracing speakeasies, classic cocktails, and traditional dining, all while making throwback style statements. Life...
Valentine’s Day Favorites: 5 Albums Inspired by Love
If you’re wondering why all your friends are suddenly listening to Spotify playlists that all have to do with love (or heartbreak), it’s because Valentine’s Day is just around...
The Best Jazz Clubs in NYC: A Refinery Guide
Image 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...