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.

11/3/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: N.E.R.D. & Rihanna – Lemon

N.E.R.D. release a wonderful track with Rhianna states itself Lemon. Not only does the song feature Barbadian songstress Rihanna, it also finds Rihanna debuting her first entirely rapped verse. Shout out and much love to Pharrell and his team, but it’s safe to say that Rihanna dominated the song. Continue reading

11/3/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Viengsay Valdes And Brooklyn Mack- Diana And Acteon

For Brooklyn Mack, a principal dancer at The Washington Ballet, it is a dream come true: performing in the land of his ballet idol Carlos Acosta, one of the outstanding stars of the Royal Ballet of London.

Mack is one of over 20 U.S. based dancers who participated in the 24th International Havana Ballet Festival,  October 28th through Friday, November 7th, 2014. 

Viengsay Valdes & Brooklyn Mack – Diana & Acteon

11/3/17 O&A NYC THIS WEEK: Chez Lucienne Reopens

By Walter Rutledge

Chez Lucienne celebrated it’s reopening on Wednesday, November 1st. The restaurant, which has been closed for the last two month, is back with a new look, a new menu and under new management. Located at 308 Lenox Avenue (one door south of Red Rooster) this quaint little French Bristo has returned with great panache and West African flair.

The remodeled décor has a freshness that accommodates both the happy hour revelers and intimate dining. A serpentine shaped communal seating area framed by ceiling to floor French doors provides an excellent area to mingle. Window shutters uniformly adorned with mirrors lined the long white washed brick wall.

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The revamped menu has retained some Chez Lucienne staples. Great burgers ranging from the Le Burger Classique (angus beef) to a veggie burger with chipotle mayo, and French cuisine favorites as Steak Frittes in a signature peppercorn sauce have survived the transition. And new dishes such as La Grillade D’Agneau (lamb Dibbi Mbacke style) Les Boulettes de Poisson Sauce Dakar (Senegalese fish balls in a tomato stew) offer patrons an exciting West African alternatives to French inspired dining.

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Chez Lucienne offers lunch beginning at 11am, happy hour 4pm- 7pm and late night dining until 2am. For reservations call (212) 289-5555. Bon appetite.

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11/1/17 O&A NYC FASHION: David McIntosh- Rare Magazine Photo Shoot

David Mcintosh, Fitness Model, Former Royal marine commando, TV gladiator and sexy Big Brother housemate goes out to Orchard Beach in “Da Bronx” for a Rare Magazine photo shoot. 

David McIntosh- Rare Magazine Photo Shoot

11/1/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Minny’s Chocolate Pie- The Help

Miss Minny Jackson (Octavia Spencer) was renowned throughout the Jacksonville area for her delicious chocolate pies. She decides to weaponize her chocolate treat with a new ingredient.  Continue reading

10/31/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Supermodel

Solána Imani Rowe better known by her stage name SZA, is an  R&B singer. She was born in St.Louis,Missouri and later relocating to Maplewood, New Jersey in October 2012, SZA she released her debut EP, See SZA Run. Continue reading

10/31/17 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Sergi Constance Muscle Model Pro

Sergi Constance is the WBFF’s newest Muscle Model Pro. The 25 year old Spanish fitness superstar took the title at WBFF Denmark on May 10 2014, launching his career in the WBFF.

6ft 1 Sergi is a former winner of the Muscle & Fitness Cover Model search at the Las Vegas Olympia, and has appeared on more than 10 magazine covers around the world.

SERGI CONSTANCE WINS MUSCLE PRO TITLE

10/30/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Is Adding Vapormax Soles To Trail Shoes

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The Nike Vapormax continues its expansion as we get a first look at what appears to be a trail inspired shoe. While the original Nike Air Vapormax model has just begun its evolution with the strapped Moc and the lace-less Slip On version, 2018 is proving to be rather ambitious as various forms of the shoe, include the retro-inspired Vapormax Plus, are set to debut.
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10/30/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Coming To America (1988)- Paula Abdul Choreography

Paula Abdul talks about choreographing Coming To America, “This was one of my moments of having to really prove myself, because I was still pretty new in my career as a choreographer. John Landis, the director, wanted the person that choreographed Janet Jackson. I was still a Laker Girl. I went in and he looked at me and said, ‘What are you, a teenager?’ And I said, ‘Yes, I am!’ Continue reading