New York Harbor was a haven of incredible underwater biodiversity—until centuries of pollution turned it into a cesspool. Today, an alliance of architects, restaurateurs, scientists, and high school students is working to restore the harbor and protect the city from climate change. At the heart of the effort is a tiny creature with an outsized talent for cleanup: the extraordinary oyster.
[VIDEO] Inside Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos’s Sophisticated NYC Townhouse
Today, AD is welcomed by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos to tour their sophisticated New York home. When the ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ hosts moved into their Upper East Side townhouse over a decade ago, the couple had a vision of 1920s and ‘30s French glamor adapted for modern family living. With the help of AD100 designer William Sofield, the couple turned their home into an Art Deco masterpiece, full of treasures found on a trip to the antique markets in Paris. After twelve fabulous years of raising their family in this home, the couple has no plans of leaving and are ready for a new chapter in their home, just them. “I don’t want to sound morbid,” says Ripa, “but they’ll have to carry me out of here feetfirst because I have gotten good and comfortable in this house.”
[WATCH] Finding Unusual Burger Combinations in New York City
In this episode of FTD, Action Bronson scours New York City for the most obscure burger he can find. We started off our search in Chinatown, where we had simple and classic lamb burgers at JoJo Duck. Then, we headed over to Saigon Social in the Lower East Side for a round of delicious appetizers before tasting a one-of-a-kind banh mi burger. Our adventure wrapped up at BK Jani in Williamsburg, known for its famous and top-reviewed Jani burger with a mint chutney twist. Enjoy!