I’m so thrilled to announce that I’m opening Lola Star Staten Island at Urby on Saturday May 13th (opening party May 20)!! My shop is a part of a spectacular new development right on the water overlooking Manhattan on the North Shore! It’s absolutely incredible!!! I’ll be in this amazing “pop up” location until Fall…
After an entire day of debate & consideration about which song our models should rock out to at our second Annual Rockaway Beach Fashion Night tomorrow at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club 7pm….I’ve finally made my decision… lol… you have no idea how much thought went into this decision!!! Join us tomorrow!!! mothers day gift…
My friend Chris is looking for a place! He’s a super cool guy who knows how to bust a move on the roller disco dance floor! I’m sure he’d make a fantastic room mate! Please let him know if you have any leads in his quest!!!
I’m so excited to be featured in Time Out’s In Character section!!! We did a fab photo shoot on Coney Island today! Look for me in Time Out in the next few weeks!
It’s an honor to be listed as one of the best parties in NYC! It’s true…. the REAL party is before 10pm!!! Join us at Dreamland Roller Disco tonight as we celebrate the female power revels of the 70s, 80s & 90s on the dance floor! Madonna! Janet! Wonder Woman! Princess Leia! Dress as your…
Last but not least, Vinny’s favorite recipe: Over Night Oats In a glass jar combine: 1 Banana mashed in jar Oats 1/2 cup Chia seeds (for high quality protein) 2 tablespoons Optional. Maca root powder (for energy) 1 teaspoon Optional. Lucuma powder for sweetener Any other powders. I like Mushroom for stamina! Top off with…
Crazy! 7 years ago today my shop reopened on the Coney Island Boardwalk after I was kicked out for a year. I lost my store because of my community activism & standing up for the preservation of the amusement district in Coney Island! After the developer kicked me out the city let me have my…
Throwback to the day Shimmer Star & I became best friends & decided to share our lives together! Over 11 years ago! My sister took this photo of her sitting on my lap as we drove her home!
What does it take for a Vegan to love a butcher? You may think it’s impossible, but not in this case! I love because we share a common love & passion not for Coney Island but also our commitment to our customers. We both place tremendous importance on the role our businesses play within the…
I’m so proud of my mom who worked for decades as a teacher & my sister who is a principal. Both work so hard & care so deeply for the kids in their schools! This is such a beautiful, well written article about the power of amazing teachers like my mom & sister! Check out…
Here’s another great tip and simple recipe from Yogi, Holistic Health Coach and life enthusiast – Vinny: Salt Massaged Kale Salad! Clean, de-rib, and chop your kale. Add some salt and massage! Not only is this a good arm workout, it makes your leaves easier to digest and helps your body assimilate their nutrients! I…
We asked Vinny the question every Vegan and Vegetarian wish they had a dollar for – “What do you do for protein?” Lets Talk Protein: What makes you feel good what makes you feel bloated and full and like you cant move.” I am pretty Plant Based these days getting my proteins from Nuts Seeds Beans…
I usually make a pretty insane salad for lunch. But today I made the monster salad to top all salads in preparation for a long busy day in Coney! Avocado, mango, orange pepper, cucumber, chickpeas, tofu, dulse, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, pumpkin seeds, spinach & chili lime dressing (with extra Cheyenne….. and fresh pineapple &…
That. Was. AMAZING!!!!!! Wow…. it felt SO good to be back on the roller disco dance floor with all of you beautiful people! I’m astounded by the magic! And so blessed to be able to share this roller disco dream with you! I don’t know how I survived the winter without it. But everything is…
So thrilled to be back on the Dreamland Roller disco dance floor with you THIS FRIDAY!!!!! Only one more day until the good times rollllllll again! Join us as we celebrate George Michael & 90s pop! There’s still a few tickets left! Ticket Link ! See you on the dance floor! ??????
It may be hard to imagine at first, A cashew tasting like Dairy? Or some of you may be thinking, “How does a cashew get to a cheese-like state? That must be so over processed and not healthy either!” WRONG. Vinny has the most simple and delicious recipe for super easy, home made Cashew Cheese!…
You never know where life will take you! And you never know who you will be so blessed to meet each day in Coney Island!!!! Today I met a couple from Seattle today who came to NYC for one last weekend of luxury before their baby was born! She was 28 weeks pregnant. They had…
So, last week we focused on balancing all areas in our life, taking a holistic approach to improving our health. Vinny’s second tip for this week is all about food and diet. “2. Food: First: Getting clear on how a particular food makes you feel. Maybe coffee make you jittery, dairy makes you gassy, or…
Wow! I just finished my application to be able to put our fabulous Lola Star carts on the Coney Island boardwalk! THIS is the amount of paperwork it takes! I worked extremely hard in this proposal! I really hope the NY Park dept picks me! We’d be a great asset & bring more fabulous to…
Good night from the boardwalk!!!! What an incredible opening weekend! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us! It felt like EVERYONE was in Coney Island today! It’s going to be an amazing summer!!! Let the good times rolllll!!!
Today is the first day of my SEVENTEENTH year on the Coney Island boardwalk!!!! Can you believe it!?!? I’ve owned this shop for 17 years!!! Come stop by and say hello!
It’s officially summer!!! Mr. Cyclone & his orange dune buggy are parked outside the Cyclone ready to be the first to ride!!!! For over 10 years Mr. Cyclone has slept on the sidewalk the night before opening day in order to be first in line to ride!!! Every year his presence reminds me that the…
Anu Soul REIKI I+II WORKSHOP Dates: April 22 & 23, 2017 (Sat/Sun) Time: 2:00-6:00 pm Location: Vinnyasa Yoga Studio, 468 77th Street (backyard entrance) Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Offered By: Reiki Master Andrea Christine Kischkat/ Investment: $100.00 Donation Wildlife SOS India/ $25.00 Reiki: The Healing Touch – First and Second Degree Manual by William Lee…
Ok… so I got tears in my eyes when I watched this…. BECAUSE THE WORLDS FIRST AVOCADO BAR IS OPENING ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF MY STUDIO BUILDING…… and avocados, green smoothies and all of this are my favorite foods ever! I’ve been a total stalker….peering through the brown paper that covered the windows as…
Have you always dreamed of being the MC at a roller disco? Well you are in luck! Because Dreamland Roller Disco is hiring!!! Are you super fun & hilarious? Do you Iove to get dressed up in fabulous costumes? Then apply to be our new MC! Email party@dreamlandrollerrink.com for more info & tell us why…
Vinny was a former overweight, shy, closeted boy with shoulders turned in usually looking at the ground and letting other people make his decisions for him. Now a man who manifests health and strength for himself, his communities, and the world! He believes in the transformative powers of Yoga and the healing and strengthening powers…
“Happy to share this interview that I did with the Coney Island History Project about my donation-based beach yoga classes. You’ll also get to hear about my journey into teaching yoga, the intersection of wellness and activism, and what I love about Coney! Mark your calendars: we start classes June 5 and every Monday in…