Order Up a Katz Deli Feast for Dad
In addition to some irresistible fundraisers for COVID-19 front-liners in New York City, Lower East Side institution Katz Delicatessen has put together a meat-mad DIY package for Father's Day. The $145 box includes a full pound each of house-cured corned beef, slow-cooked brisket,
Get the Speech without the Ceremony
Commencement ceremonies across the country, like so many other public events this year, have fallen by the wayside. But the lack of pomp and/or circumstance doesn't mean that new grads should be forced to forgo the wit and wisdom of a great commencement address.
Sit Up Straighter
New York magazine's Strategist blog conferred with doctors, ergonomists, yoga teachers, and other posture experts to compile an impressive list of gear and gadgets to help you improve your posture during long work-from-home days. The roundup includes everything from lumbar supports and high-tech seat cushions (like Purple's
Settle in for Storytime with Taika
Whether for raising funds or just having fun, celebrity book readings have become a thing during the coronavirus outbreak. This week, New Zealand's Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi leads an all-star roster of readers — including Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchette, Lupita Nyong'o, Nick Kroll, and
Celebrate Summer at Stonehenge
In one of the year's more creative online events, England's Stonehenge will livestream its summer solstice celebration. The June event, which normally draws thousands of the faithful to the fields of Wiltshire, has been officially canceled by the monument's managing body,
Make Better Pictures with Nikon — for Free
Aspiring Annie Leibovitzes and Jay Maisels will do well to head over to the Nikon School Online, where the camera-maker has made its entire library of photography courses free through the end of May. Taught by professional photographers, the 10 streaming
Step Into the Tasting Zoom
In the Hamptons, one of the sweeter to-dos of the season is taking part in an expert-led tasting session at one of the East End's many wineries. Until that's possible again, Sagaponack's Wölffer Estate Vineyard has a novel placeholder. The winery's Private Virtual Tastings allow you to study
Stretch Your Comfort Zone
With 7.4 million YouTube subscribers, Austin-based Adriene Mishler's Yoga with Adriene channel is no secret. But those who haven't yet discovered Mishler's trove of videos — with dozens of free sessions for rank beginners and experienced practitioners alike — are in for a
Take a Zoom with a View
Ah, the virtual background, perpetual playspace of displaced office pranksters! But how about a trick for your own mind? Airbnb has collected stunning vistas from properties in its inventory and sized them for your next teleconference. While no coworker will be fooled