Author: Donny Korpi

About a dozen times or so times a year Rich Rivkin holds art and music festivals called LI Music festivals, bringing together music from the 60s and 70s and an array of art to go along with it.  Events can have as many as a thousand people, feature 4 bands and over 30 artists at sites like the Great Lawn at the Vanderbilt Museum.  Other more intimate events feature a single band and a handful of artists.  Most events are free but a few of the larger events require purchasing tickets. On May 23rd, I saw…

How to Make Money Buying a New iPhone: A Buyer’s Guide From a Former Apple Employee It’s that time of year: Apple is taking pre-orders two new iPhones, so the hype is at an all-time high. You might have already screamed to yourself, “Ok Apple, take my money!”  or pitched a camping tent outside the most promising Apple Store.  However, if you choose to put a little bit more thought into your buying decision, feel free to ask yourself the questions below: iPhone Dilemma #1: When should I buy the iPhone? Every two years, preferably during the holiday season. No less…

Smorgasburg – Brooklyn’s Foodie Flea Market Every Saturday and Sunday through October 5,  over 100 food vendors from all over New York City and Long Island come together at Williamsburg’s East River Park (Saturdays) at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park (a pet-friendly Sunday location), bringing along what can only be described as a plethora of diverse cuisines. Smorgasburg has everything from BBQ brisket to Jamaican coconuts.. sliced open with a machete while you wait.

Every monday from 6-9pm, Carlyle on the Green offers a seafood buffet for $35 per person, which includes some of the best lobster served on Long Island. If that wasn’t already enough to convince you it’s worth the $35 price tag,  the buffet also includes steamers, mussels, fried calamari, shrimp scampi, corn on the cob, fried chicken, fish and chips, dessert bar, and much more on the menu. Lobster Mondays are serenaded with live music by The Smooth Sounds of Johnny Avino. When I first entered the restaurant I was greeted with a friendly smile from manager John Marin who…

Do you own or want a nice camera, the ideal upgrade from a smartphone cam?  Have you ever been intimidated to go past an automatic shutter (or better yet, don’t know what an automatic shutter is)?  If you feel like you’re not meeting your potential as a photographer but don’t have time to enroll in full time courses, JP Teaches Photo and Groupon have the perfect crash course to better beginner photography. JP Teaches Photo let me join an informative “How Do I Use My Camera? Part 1” photography classes that take place in Central Park.  Having enlightened more…

As a jaded, lifelong New Yorker I thought I’ve done it all in New York.  That was until Empire City Watersports allowed me to join one of their jet ski tours of downtown Manhattan.   It sure seemed like a unique perspective for viewing some of NYC’s top sights including The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The day started by pulling up to the docks, which were fairly easy to find thanks to clear signage pointing the way.  Once I made my way onto the docks I was greeting by company owner and my tour guide,…

Often called the “Human Diet”, a Paleo movement can best be classified as a way of eating wholesome meals that are gluten-free — in other words, low carb and free of grains —  along with meat, fruits and vegetables.   Despite its promotion of whole foods, the healthy lifestyle plan is by no means a short-term crash course in cutting calories.  In fact, even the heartiest eater will experience total satiation by trading extra-processed foods, like carbohydrates, for meals prepared with delicious (as in, super delicious)  ingredients free of weight-gaining additives. Chocolate Chip Caramel Paleo Pancakes Recipe  –  Gluten and Dairy…