Fitness

Start The Year Strong

Mark Steinfeld, who owns two Long Branch gyms, offers tips on sticking to that resolution Article by Lauren Lovallo | Photography by Andrea Phox The new year is here, and it’s finally time to cash in on that resolution to get fit. You enter a gym — either for the first time, or the first time in a while — and you’re greeted with racks of dumbbells, weight machines, and a lot of people who look like they know exactly what they’re doing. Unsure of how to start, and maybe a little too intimidated...

Food + Beverage

Dry January

Something to try If you're avoiding alcohol after eating, drinking and being merry Article by City Lifestyle Staff The holidays can be a lot. A lot of food, a lot of fun, a lot of drinks. If you need a break after a couple of packed weeks, but still want a drink that packs flavor and tastes fresh, our friend Jared Gonsalves has just the thing for you. MOJITO, HOLD THE ALCOHOL 1. With a non-alcoholic drink, the ingredients are key. The mint, lime and simple syrup in a mojito do the work...

Health + Wellness

Palate Pleasers

Healthy options to ease cravings and soothe the soul Article by Bernie Augustine | Photography by Joel Zamora After the hustle and bustle of the holidays – the parties, the food, the drinks – it’s understandable to feel like you might need a break from having wine (or beer, or cocktails) with what feels like every rich meal that you’ve had since Thanksgiving. We’ve got you. Or, we should say that Griffy’s Organics has got you. Avry Griffin, the co-owner of the West End juice spot, was kind...

Health + Wellness

The 'Real' Deal

Sandra Valencia flipped the script after a cancer diagnosis turned real estate agent's world upside down Article by Lauren Lovallo Sandra Valencia remembers the call came on a Sunday, around noon. It was 2020, the height of the housing crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, and the real estate agent was on the phone with a client, the client's father, and a seller's listing agent. The home in question had almost two dozen other bids, and Valencia was determined to get her client the...