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Slava was conceptualized in 2021 to be a restaurant that celebrates Ukrainian cuisine and culture. It is named after Nazar’s mother Yaroslava and has taken on a second meaning as a reference to the phrase “Slava Ukraini”, which means glory to Ukraine. Partners Nazar Hrab, Travis Odegard, Matt Sylvester, and Josh Spiezle—who also own the East Village’s Pineapple Club and Bee’s Knees Cocktail Bar in Williamsburg—have come together to create this one-of-a-kind eatery. Slava serves Ukrainian cuisine not only for Ukrainians but for the New York dining scene, complemented by an extensive wine list built on a foundation of rare, allocated wine selections, and a high-end cocktail bar that pays homage to the former Pegu Club.

We share our limited real estate with — count ’em — eleven bankers’ boxes worth of Mail Art that my partner in life and art brought with him from Brooklyn and then Vermont and then Brooklyn to Harlem. These boxes represent a significant part of his life and output as an artist (two of those boxes are just his work alone).

New York City is a destination that should be on every traveller's bucket list. Known for its iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and diverse neighborhoods, the city has something to offer everyone. However, many people overlook the city during the winter months, thinking that the cold weather and shorter days make it less appealing. But this couldn't be further from the truth! New York City in the winter is a magical place, and there are plenty of things to do and see. From ice-skating at Rockefeller Center to taking in a Broadway show, here are some of the best things to do in New York City during the winter.