Yasmin Gulec

Yasmin Güleç is a freelance culture, nightlife, politics and food reporter born in Istanbul, Turkey and based in New York. She claims to be Anthony Bourdain's #1 fan and has worked for CNN, National Geographic and Annie Leibovitz Photo Studio.
Illustration of three outdoor heaters by Sara Schleede.

Outdoor Heaters Are Another Band-Aid Solution for Restaurants

“They are not intended to allow you to be comfortable in 0 degree weather in a snowstorm, sitting outside in a bikini.”

Keeping Nightlife Alive in New York City

While the pandemic sweeps across the nation, the nightlife industry in New York City struggles to keep afloat.
Waitress graphic by Maggie Chirdo.

New Regulation Bans New York Bars From Serving Alcoholic Beverages Outdoors Without Food

Governor Andrew Cuomo said the decision comes after establishments failed to comply with existing regulations.

SCOTUS’ New Ruling Limits Contraceptive Coverage

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows employers to withhold contraceptives from their employees insurance on the basis of religious and moral objection.

From Pandemic, With Love: Meet Me Under the Eiffel Tower

A Parsons fashion student takes a Paris local to see the Eiffel Tower for the first time.