It’s Back! The Bryant Park Winter Village Is Your “Go To” Place For Holiday Fun!
It’s Back! The Bryant Park Winter Village Is Your “Go To” Place For Holiday Fun!
The Singer Palace Hotel: Perfect For A Cozy ‘ N Chic Rome Getaway Or Romantic Rooftop Dinner (At Le Terrazze)!
The Singer Palace Hotel: Perfect For A Cozy ‘ N Chic Rome Getaway Or Romantic Rooftop Dinner (At Le Terrazze)!
GigSky: Leading The eSIM Market With Great Deals On International Land & Cruise Plans!
GigSky: Leading The eSIM Market With Great Deals On International Land & Cruise Plans!
The Tour Guy’s Prati Evening Walking Food Tour: Amazing Eats In Rome’s True Foodie Neighborhood!
The Tour Guy’s Prati Evening Walking Food Tour: Amazing Eats In Rome’s True Foodie Neighborhood!
The Tour Guy’s Golf Cart Tour Of Rome: The Easy Way To See Historical Sites And Make Incredible Vacation Memories!
The Tour Guy’s Golf Cart Tour Of Rome: The Easy Way To See Historical Sites And Make Incredible Vacation Memories!
Serendipity 3 Times Square: Where Popular Eats Meet Pop Art!
Serendipity 3 Times Square: Where Popular Eats Meet Pop Art!
New York Events

It’s Back! The Bryant Park Winter Village Is Your “Go To” Place For Holiday Fun!

November 13, 2024
I was so excited to be invited to the press preview for the Bryant Park Winter Village. I love that Bryant Park is turned into a winter wonderland every year. The 2024 edition is full of festive vibes, unique shopping, delicious food, and seasonal activities nicely situated smack dab in the middle of the city! Here’s a glimpse into what…read more
Travel

The Singer Palace Hotel: Perfect For A Cozy ‘ N Chic Rome Getaway Or Romantic Rooftop Dinner (At Le Terrazze)!

October 27, 2024
The Singer Palace Hotel in Rome is a luxurious boutique hotel with an intimate atmosphere, mingling the charm of historical architecture with elegant modern touches. It was recently voted the #1 Hotel In Rome by TripAdvisor and the accolades are well-deserved! This five star hotel is located in a central and historic part of Rome on Via Alessandro Specchi, near…read more
Travel

The Tour Guy’s Prati Evening Walking Food Tour: Amazing Eats In Rome’s True Foodie Neighborhood!

October 25, 2024
Oh wow!!! This is a foodie's dream tour and then some! Concentrating on the neighborhood of Prati which is lined by the outer walls of The Vatican, you get the coveted opportunity to eat where the locals do, not just in a tourist neighborhood!  You start off with a fabulous tasting that includes hand picked wines and salumeria items curated by the owner…read more
Travel

The Tour Guy’s Golf Cart Tour Of Rome: The Easy Way To See Historical Sites And Make Incredible Vacation Memories!

October 25, 2024
Prefer to see all of Rome's hot spots from an open air vehicle as opposed to by walking? The Tour Guy's Golf Cart Tour Of Rome aka The Electric Tuk Tuk City Tour lets you pretty much see every site you need to plus you have the option of staying in the cart or wandering on your own during stops. You'll see the Spanish…read more
Food

Red Horse By David Burke At Bernard’s Inn: Elevated Yet Fun Dining In A Charming, Rustic Setting!

October 5, 2024
Red Horse by David Burke at Bernards Inn in the rustic yet posh town of Bernardsville, NJ, offers a sophisticated dining experience blending Modern American steakhouse fare with Italian classics with a twist. Adding to its allure is the fact that it's across the street from the Bernardsville train station where you can get a train directly to Penn Station…read more
Fashion

Embrace Maximalist Style With The Latest Designer Eyewear Trends

October 3, 2024
The advent of eyewear may have been a matter of pure practicality, but it has since evolved into a means of self-expression, allowing wearers to make a statement and embody new fashions. As maximalism makes its grand return to haute couture and ready-to-wear collections, designer eyewear gracefully positions itself at the center of it all.  According to eyewear data from Globe…read more
Food

Chain Fest: “Off The Chain” Remakes Of Classic Comfort Foods Made This Event Worth Attending!

September 22, 2024
Some of the participating brands at ChainFest (which features classic fast food elevated by famous chefs) were Krispy Kreme, Panda Express, KFC and Red Lobster. The folks from Tums had a booth that featured a Harlem style chopped cheese sandwich by General Ock that was more like a Jamaican patty and simply exquisite. It comes as no surprise that two…read more
MISCELLANEOUS

NYCWFF: Back And Better Than Ever!

September 17, 2024
The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) is New York City’s premier culinary event and will celebrate 17 years this October 17-20, 2024 with more than 80+ events and over 400 chefs from around the world. There will be celebrity chefs and local favorites and I consider NYCWFF the best event every year for tasting…read more
Food

Frena Revisited: Hell’s Kitchen’s Most Unique Brunch!

September 16, 2024
If you love Mediterranean fusion food, you will love Frena. Actually some recipes are true to the "classics" but some are a fusion that you would never expect--like Frena's classic Middle Eastern "Frena Bread" stuffed with chocolate and reinvented as the dessert item Chocolate Calzone. First of all, when you walk in you will notice the huge windows circling the…read more
New York Events

Oktoberfest At Watermark: Celebrating On The East River With The Best German Beers And Fare!

September 10, 2024
Wow, I just went to Watermark on South Street close to the South Street Seaport and was wowed by all the Oktoberfest fun that you can have right on the East River with views of a lifetime! There is not just world class German beer and fare, but games like Jenga, Connect Four and corn hole, and lots of lovely…read more
Fashion

The Bomb Fashion Show Curated By Fashion Bomb Daily: Always Fun, Always Funky!

September 8, 2024
I attend very few NYFW shows, but The Bomb Fashion Show curated by the editors of Fashion Bomb Daily, is always full of surprises including a cocktail party with plenty of unique photo ops like a red carpet with metallic high end balloons. There are multiple designers who are on the cutting edge and there is always a celebrity host.…read more
Food

Serendipity 3 Times Square: Now You’ve Got A New Place To Indulge In World Class Ice Cream Treats & Comfort Food!

September 5, 2024
I was lucky enough to get invited to the VIP preview for the new Serendipity 3 at 157 West 47th Street and to say that I indulged would be an understatement. But I was as dazzled by the gorgeous Warhol inspired art and decor as I was by the food) This is the stunning back room which features the counter…read more
Lifestyle

The NY Now Show Summer Market: Celebrating 100 Years Of The Most Innovative Gift Items!

August 8, 2024
The NY NOW 2024 Summer Market made its way to the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from August 4 to 7, 2024, showcasing an exciting array of global exhibitors and engaging experiences. I was lucky enough to go to the editor's preview on August 6th and mix and mingle with some of the vendors, all who were friendly and happy…read more
Fashion

Lingerie Francaise Presents Eight Prestigious French Brands at The Central Park Boathouse During Lingerie Market Week

August 7, 2024
This past August 5th, eight brands were brought together to present spring/summer ‘25 collections at the Central Park Boathouse. The eight prestigious brands shown were ANTIGEL, AUBADE, CHANTELLE, CHANTELLE X, EMPREINTE, LISE CHARMEL, LOUISA BRACQ and SIMONE PÉRÈLE. I was so happy to be there and not only take in the stunning fashion show but enjoy the glamorous party afterwards…read more
Fashion

CURVE NEW YORK REUNITES THE INTIMATE APPAREL INDUSTRY AT THE JAVITS CENTER, AUGUST 4-6, 2024!

July 26, 2024
In case you are not familiar with it, Curve features over 200+ international lingerie brands across 3 major North American cities. Exhibiting brands will unite to show SS25 collections and creative activations like fashion shows, a wellness space and speed dating for buyers and retailers to connect. This is the place where lingerie trends start and where there are items…read more
New York Events

The 11th Annual Jill Zarin Luxe Lunch: Fun In The Hamptons Sun (For A Great Cause)!

July 22, 2024
I had a blast at the recent Jill Zarin Luxe Lunch at the Southampton Inn that benefits thyroid cancer research. I had many favorite moments and enjoyed not only partaking of the food and spirits booths, but checking out all the cutting edge lifestyle brands on hand under a gorgeous white tent. The event was produced by celebrity event planners…read more
Entertainment

Chris Stein Of Blondie Rocks On With His Memoir, Under A Rock

June 28, 2024
The recent appearance by Chris Stein and Debbie Harry curated/presented by friend and multidisciplinary artist Rob Roth to promote Chris's autobiography was a unique experience! Questions from celebrities and downtown scenesters were fielded ahead of time and then the audience got to ask their questions (some were very nosy, LOL)! Chris Stein is a 1970 graduate of the School Of…read more
Food

The Summer Fancy Food Show 2024: A Spanish Takeover (Plus Lots Of Classic International Desserts) Had Foodies In Heaven!

June 26, 2024
The Summer Fancy Food Show is always a feast for attendees, who generally are people from fancy food brands, their buyers and press. There are so many samples available to try that one can get full after just visiting trek or three tables out of the hundred exhibiting! The Spanish Pavilion was the area that was heavily advertised this year…read more
New York Events

The Hamptons Interactive Brunch: Perfect Fun In The Sun For A Great Cause!

June 24, 2024
Last Saturday, I ventured out to the highly anticipated fifth annual Hamptons Interactive Brunch which is always hosted by East End Taste publisher Vanessa Gordon. This event always benefits amazing charities and this year's beneficiary was Francesco's Foundation, an anti-teen suicide charity and when Francisco's mother spoke from the back deck of the private Water Mill home where the event…read more
Entertainment

TopView’s Three Hour Skyline Dinner Cruise: Perfecting The Combo of NYC Views And International Cuisine!

June 22, 2024
I was impressed with how close we got to Lady Liberty last night TopView Sightseeing's Skyline Dinner Cruise that is offered several nights per week at 7 PM from Pier 40! It's "photo op central" when the boat (called The Manhattan) gets close to the Statue Of Liberty and circles around it for about ten minutes. The nighttime views of…read more
Travel

Visit Oakland’s Gourmet Dinner At Platform By JBF: Fun & Creativity On A Plate!

June 21, 2024
There were some very unique and classy eats prepared by three Oakland, CA-based chefs (Geoff Davis, Intu-On Kornnawong and Finn Stern) at last night's @VisitOakland dinner. Held at Platform By James Beard Foundation, dishes included are what you see pictured above: 1) Chilled Razor Clams with Charred Alliums, Fermented Red Fresno Liquid, Cilantro Oil and Green Garlic Aioli, 2) Grilled…read more
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