Out & About NYC Magazine was founded to offer the arts and lifestyle enthusiast a fresh new look at New York City. We will showcase the established and the emerging, the traditional and the trendy. And we will do it with élan, and panache with a dash of fun.

11/18/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH- HOLIDAY ISSUE: Croissant French Toast with Soft Caramel Apples

Croissant French Toast with Soft Caramel Apples is the perfect autumn Sunday brunch. Sweet cinnamon, warm soft carmelized apples served on a sugar dusted French toast croissant- Wow!!!   Continue reading

11/18/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Caravans- Oh Mary Don’t You Weep ( Caravans Reunion- 1988 Stellar Awards)


The Caravans reunion featuring  Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Albertina Walker, Delores Washington with James Cleveland perform Oh Mary Don’t You  Weep at the 1988 Stellar Awards. Continue reading

11/17/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ:  Tom & Jerry ~ NOLLYWOOD COMEDY DRAMA 2017

Tom and Jerry is a comedy and drama that tackles on the issue of immediate families. The two rash brothers where detested due to their dire nurture. The troupe for this movie: Osita Iheme (Tom),Chinedu Ikedieze (Jerry), Ada Ameh. Continue reading

11/17/18 O&A (REPOST) NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Mandingo (1975)- Ken Norton Rape Scene

In Mandingo, big black buck Mede (boxer Ken Norton) is raped by his owner’s wife Blanche (Susan George).  Continue reading

11/17/18 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Cosby Celebrates Ailey

Cosby Celebrates Ailey conceived, co-produced and written by former Ailey dancer and choreographer George Faison. The program, which was taped more than a year prior to airing, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; and features Ailey himself dancing in the opening section. Continue reading

11/16/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Eric Emanuel Teams Up With New Era for Bright Neon Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Eric Emanuel has teamed up with New Era to deliver a special collaboration. Geared to brighten up any room, the offering delivers apparel and caps in beaming neon colors. The hoodies, shorts and low-profile 59FIFTY caps sporting MLB logos from the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves. Continue reading

11/16/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez VIDEO GAME TRAILER: The Latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The highly anticipated release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo recently released a new trailer highlighting the crossover fighting action everyone is looking forward to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to release December 7,2018 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Continue reading

11/16/18 O&A NYC FOOD- CLASSIC THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES: Scalloped Potato Gratin

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more to finish
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for broiling

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2.In a saucepan, heat up the cream with the bay leaves, thyme, garlic, nutmeg and some salt and pepper.
3. While the cream is heating up, butter a casserole dish. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bay leaves and thyme. Pour the heated cream into a large bowl with the potato slices. Mix gently to coat the potatoes. Dust the Parmesan over the potatoes. Season the mix with a little bit of salt and pepper. Mix to gently incorporate. Spoon a little bit of the cream into the bottom of the casserole dish. Then spoon the potatoes in. Level out the potatoes for uniform cooking time. Pour the remaining cream at the bottom of the bowl over the top. Top with some Parmesan and fresh thyme leaves. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, but pull back one corner for the steam to escape. Bake for 40 minutes.

Recipe Courtesy Of Tyler Florence 

 

11/16/18 O&A NYC SHORT FILM: NASIR – The Film

Nasir The Film short film is directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat, where he touched on social and economic issues ingrained, including racism and police brutality.Each track off NASIR received visuals, making the film just an extended music video.In addition to Nas himself, NASIR – The Film stars Slick Rick, Demarius Mack, among others. Continue reading