#VashtieEatsOut: Pearl’s – Authentic Trinidadian Cuisine in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

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If you’re in New York looking for authentic Trinidadian cuisine with a hip and modern twist, look no further than Pearl’s.  It opened a few years ago by John Seymour, who is also the co-owner of the ever popular Sweet…

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Father & Son Duos Who Are Making An Impact

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When it comes to Jaden Smith, we know him as an amazingly talented rapper, an actor, and a model. In addition to these facts, we know Luka Sabbat as an actor on Grownish, an international model, and one the founders…

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The Internet, A$AP Rocky And More Top Our Videos of The Week

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Thus far, this summer has been filled with two things we love here at Vashtie.com, music and videos ! This week, a couple artists served us either a visual from their current album, built up some excited for future albums,…

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[Review]: Ocean’s 8 Is A Good example of women not being ‘perfect’

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When it was revealed that we were getting an Ocean’s 8 movie focused solely on women the Internet rejoiced. And as production for the movie went underway we got pictures of the women in characters our excitement went through the…

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#FitnessFriday: Outdoor Activities To Try This Summer

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Summer Equinox is less than two weeks away but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the good weather we’re currently experiencing while working on your fitness. With warm weather you are no longer confined to your local gym, favorite yoga…

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Why Coney Island Should Be on Your To-Do List This Summer

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Whether you are a native or a new New Yorker, you should already know that no summer spent in NYC is complete without a trip to good ol’ Coney Island. Also known as Luna Park or Astroland (sorry Travis Scott),…

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#FitnessFriday: Funky Jams For Your Workout

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Don’t get stuck listening to your gym’s generic playlist this summer, and don’t fall back on shuffling your entire music library during a run. Instead, throw on this playlist full of funky bass riffs and groovy melodies. Inspired by neo-soul,…

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#BeautyTipThursday: Lip Masks

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Our lips are important and we should treat them with such respect. Our lips are responsible for framing our smiles, and for some people it can be their most coveted feature on their face. As beloved as our lips are…

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4 Community Gardens in Lower Manhattan You Need To Know

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For all it’s hustle and bustle, New York City has an abundance of spaces that help alleviate the stress and anxiety that can come living in such an active city. Lower Manhattan in particular, is home to some award winning…

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Young M.A Talks Giving Up Meat With Fuse While Cooking Cabbage With Her Grandma

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Many artists have been opting for healthy lifestyles this year. Being on the road 24/7 can cause a lot of damage to the body if it is not being taken care of properly. Young M.A is one of the latest…

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