Kavitha Surana

Best of: Gelaterie

New York's gelato shops come in more flavors than one might expect

By Kavitha Surana | Apr 7 10:41 pm ET

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Retrospective documents Patricio Guzmán's stylistic evolution through same Chilean political milieu

The documentary filmmaker's week-long series explores Chilean politics through the years.

By Kavitha Surana | Mar 31 08:26 pm ET

Frammartino's 'Le Quattro Volte' finds light amidst darkness

While on the surface "Le Quattro Volte" may challenge viewers' preconceptions of film to the point of boredom, the Italian film finds the beauty and sadness found in quiet village life.

By Kavitha Surana | Mar 31 08:25 pm ET

Documentary ‘Oscar’s Cuba’ is more sensationalist than sensational

The story of "Oscar's Cuba" is undoubtedly compelling and deserves to be told. Yet for all its lofty intentions, the film at times feels uncomfortably like propaganda.

By Kavitha Surana | Mar 30 09:28 pm ET

'Vivienne Westwood, 1980-89': FIT exhibit tracks the designer’s change from punk outsider to fashion insider

FIT's new exhibit "Vivienne Westwood, 1980-89" highlights the progression of the famous British designer's aesthetic ranging from the ultra-feminine hoop skirt to the tough, punk-ified leather jacket.

By Kavitha Surana | Mar 24 08:12 pm ET

Best of: Juice Bars

Juice bar concoctions are anything but mom's juice boxes. Sip some of the healthiest yet decadent drinks in the city's best juice bars.

By Kavitha Surana | Mar 3 08:19 pm ET

Aloft Harlem hotel opens doors for students' families

The hotel opening is an indicator of Harlem’s evolution into a cultural destination and suggests a reinvigorated sense of community.

By Kavitha Surana | Feb 21 08:58 pm ET

Best Of: Vegetarian Restaurants

Tofu isn't the only option for vegetarians and vegan. Sample some of the city's most delectable meat-free restaurants.

By Kavitha Surana | Feb 17 09:32 pm ET

Downtown trend infuses soul into the weekend dance party scene

Featuring the varied sounds of soul music, soul parties offers bored partygoers a fresh spin on the dance party scene.

By Kavitha Surana | Feb 17 09:21 pm ET

Chinatown store thinks outside the box with 1’-by-1’ cubes for rent

New store introduces the Asian concept of cube shopping to the fringe of Chinatown.

By Kavitha Surana | Feb 10 07:05 pm ET

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