Patricia Grisafi

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance writer, media critic, poet, horror junky, mom. Amusingly and superficially talented, yes. But deeply and importantly, no. Breaking Down Plath & ANIMAL

Articles

It's Not a Woman's World – and an All-Female Space Flight Won't Change That

1 month ago | usnews.com | Patricia Grisafi |Amber Macdonald |Gayle King |Christina Wyman

When Katy Perry dropped the single “Woman’s World” last summer, critics and fans alike slammed the pop star for being out of touch. The song and its accompanying video felt very early 2000s with its phony message of female empowerment. While stomping around in kitschy costumes, Perry tells her audience that women can be both soft and strong (I’m imagining toilet paper), and sexy and confident, too.
20 Best Italian Restaurants In New York City

Oct 28, 2024 | flipboard.com | Patricia Grisafi

Costco2 days agoCostco Black Friday 2024 ad leaked: Here’s when you can start to snag the best dealssilive.com - Jessica Jones-Gorman • 2dSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – There are still a few weeks until the official holiday shopping kickoff, but Costco has already dropped its Black Friday 2024 …Wine & Spirits22 hours agoManhattan Vs Old Fashioned: What Sets These Classic Drinks Apart?
20 Best Italian Restaurants In New York City

Oct 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | Patricia Grisafi

NYC restaurants and pasta - Static Media / Getty / InstagramGenerate Key TakeawaysMaking a list of the best Italian restaurants in New York City seems outrageous as well as daunting. After all, this is a city where Italian restaurants are consistently great: quiet neighborhood spots you can go to again and again, trendy locations that might take you awhile to get a reservation at, places that emphasize regional food, and saucy red-checkered tablecloth standbys from bygone days.
What Is Capicola, And How Does It Stack Up To Prosciutto?

Oct 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Patricia Grisafi

Capicola and prosciutto slices - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty ImagesWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you or a loved one are from the New York tri-state area, there's a really good chance you've heard the word "gabagool" spoken in relation to cold cuts. Seriously, what does that mean? Like so many words that make the journey from one language to another, "gabagool" first started as something else: capicola.
Sunkist Sold Lemonade In The 1800s With An Unusual Slogan

Oct 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Patricia Grisafi

Sunkist lemonade cans - Static Media / Shutterstock / GettyLemonade — it's a classic Beyonce album, a refreshing summer beverage, and a great mixer for vodka. But back during the Prohibition era, lemonade was touted as a replacement for alcoholic beverages. In fact, Prohibition was a huge factor in making lemonade a very popular drink in America. Sunkist brand even used the creative slogan "Good-bye to liquor, here's to lemonade" to sell its product (via the Museum of Ventura County).
What To Eat With 24 Hours In New York

Oct 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Patricia Grisafi

New York foods and skyline - Static Media / Shutterstock / GettyNew York is the city that never sleeps, so get ready to go! There's lots to do and even more to eat. With cuisine that is genuinely culturally diverse (you can probably eat your way across the world in this one city) and classic standbys that scream classic New York to visitors, the Big Apple is a food lover's dream.
What To Eat With 24 Hours In New York

Oct 1, 2024 | chowhound.com | Patricia Grisafi

One day isn't nearly enough to sample all of New York's endless food scene, but if you want to know what to eat with 24 hours in NYC, we've got you covered.
Opera 'La Bohème' Is Getting TikTok-ified

Aug 26, 2024 | passionfru.it | Charlotte Colombo |Patricia Grisafi |Lon Harris

While millennials had the movie theater or TV, Gen Zers and Alpha kiddos have grown accustomed to consuming short-form content by creators on our favorite vertical video apps. Many of us even tune into movies and TV shows split into bite-sized chunks on TikTok (sometimes split-screened with videos of slime). Subsequently, this new form of media consumption has given us the collective memory of a goldfish.
Jools Lebron Says 'Very Demure' Trademark Is In Crisis

Aug 26, 2024 | passionfru.it | Charlotte Colombo |Patricia Grisafi |Lon Harris

“Very demure, very mindful” might have been trademarked — but not by who you think. Creator Jools Lebron went viral at the start of August for this viral catchphrase, with the gimmick landing her lucrative gigs like Jimmy Kimmel Live and events with makeup artist Patrick Ta. But despite the success the trend has brought her, the social media star told TikTok viewers she “dropped the ball” by not filing a trademark fast enough.
Trademark vs Copyright: A Beginners Guide for Creators

Aug 23, 2024 | passionfru.it | Patricia Grisafi |Charlotte Colombo |Lon Harris

As a creator, you want to protect your creations! However, in the ever-evolving creator economy, it might feel overwhelming to understand the nuances regarding legal protections for your work. Maybe you don’t know the differences between trademark vs copyright, let alone how to file for one. Whether creating visual art or a unique service, here are the basics of trademarks and copyrights. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is the first place to start protecting your creation.