Contributor: Marina P. Kennedy

Marina Kennedy began her writing career when her four children were grown and she returned to college to study in the humanities. She is delighted to be a contributor for Woman Around Town. The majority of her articles focus on the culinary scene, theatre, and travel. Marina and her husband Chuck enjoy the rich cultural experiences of the New York metro area and beyond. She hopes that readers like reading her articles as much as she enjoys writing them.

New York City is a historical center and as we celebrate America’s 250 Anniversary, it’s the place to be. Check out eight venues that are planning celebratory events with food and drink.

Sometimes you can stay local and feel as though you have travelled far and wide! We recently visited the pristine and beautiful Greenwood Gardens located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Brenda L. Torres, Chef at The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown Deli in the FIDI area, has spent most of her career working her way up through the culinary industry, beginning as a line cook…

Father’s Day is just around the corner.  Gift the dad or father figure in your life who has given so much love and attention to others and plan a special toast with friends and family.

With more than two decades of culinary experience and a lifelong passion for hospitality, RubenRuelas serves as Executive Chef at Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort (Hilton Cancun).

Be a part of the Martha Graham Dance Company Centennial Celebration. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is now presenting the exhibition, Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance. 

There’s a lot of buzz about the quality and diversity of wines from Syria and Lebanon. Megan Anderson, the founder of the boutique import company, Pendenza Wine, imports some of the rarest wines globally to share…

Grounds for Sculpture (GFS), the 42-acre grand sculpture garden founded by Seward Johnson, is offering art lovers and many more a new reason to visit!