Jessica Tiare Bowen (Editor-In-Chief and Writer)

A former Air Force Brat, Jess has lived in ten continental states and traveled to eleven countries…all of which pale in comparison to her beloved Big Apple.  Coming to New York seven years ago with nothing more than a suitcase and a dream, she now claims the proud title “New Yorker”, sans the accent.  For (lots) more information, please visit her website.

Dustin Heath Pressley (Photographer)

Hailing from below the Mason Dixon Line, Dusty brings that southern charm to the great borough of Brooklyn.  Medical photographer by day, New York photographer by night, Dusty is living proof that a picture can be worth a thousand words.  A traveler at heart, Dusty utilizes the power of Priceline to book exotic weekend getaways on a budget.  Moscow for Memorial Day, anyone?

Joanne Theodorou (Contributor)

Having worked as a music teacher for the New York City Department of Education the last two decades, this Upper East Sider knows better than anyone that if you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere!  Truly one of New York’s greatest patrons of the arts, Joanne can lead you in a New York minute to the best music, theater, and dance this side of Broadway.

Sora Vernikoff (Contributor)

Former educator turned No Diet Coach, this Gramercy Park girl can teach anyone in an hour how to eat what they want, stop when they want, and become forever thin and healthy, all without dieting!  Aside from coaching, Sora continues to be an inspiration to New Yorkers through her charity and volunteer work.  Follow Sora and her positive aura on Twitter and Facebook.

Adam Gross (Contributor)

Former concierge, current financier and forever foodie, Adam enjoys nothing more than eating his way through his worldly travels and uncovering the hidden gems of our city’s vast epicurean mosaic. Born in Montreal and fluent in five languages, he’s also lived in North Carolina and Beijing, China, both of which he finds nearly equally exotic and neither of which can compare to the greatness that is NYC.

Jean-Luc Marin (Contributor)

Someone wise once said: “A book with empty pages is like a world waiting for a God”.  That someone was Jean-Luc Marin.  Born and raised in NYC, Jean-Luc appreciates all the Big Apple has to offer, from the awesome events, great food, to the musical soundtrack that ties it all together.  An aspiring author, he is currently working on what may just be the next great American novel.  You can follow his writings on his blog and Twitter.

Mijon Zulu (Contributor)

A former UN Brat, Mijon has been in and out of New York City since he was in the womb.  After years spent living in Lesotho, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe as well as France and New England for school, Mijon is happy to finally be a full-time Eastside boy, but hopes to eventually move out to Brooklyn.  An independent spirit, Mijon loves going on long walks that lead to adventures in this epic city.

Jenny Rubin (Contributor)

Jenny is a native New Yorker, writer, and Stand Up Comedian.  She performs around the city, telling funny and tragic tales of her life.  Jenny also has a deep love for animals and satisfies this through her day job at an animal hospital.  She is hoping to hit it rich sometime soon, possibly by finding a giant bag of money on the New York City streets.  You can follow her jokes through her blog, Twitter, and Facebook.

Jenny Bowen (Social Media Specialist)

Jenny is the poster child for med school student meets social media guru!  Although she may appear to be diligently taking detailed notes in her anatomy class, she’s most likely tweeting about where to find the best open bar later.  (Only kidding!)

Lauren Welch (Photographer/Contributor)

Lauren loves nothing more than traveling to far away places and taking photos of people jumping in front of famous (or not so famous) landmarks.  So far her in her collection she has shots of spirited jumps at the Acropolis in Athens, the Abbey in Bath, and at about a million temples and shrines in Japan!  She’s confident that one day this collection will morph into only the most awesome coffee-table book of all time.