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Lifestyle

Loving The Loews Experience!

November 8, 2019
I had a ton of fun at the recent Taste Of Loews event at the legendary Regency Bar & Grill inside the legendary Loews Regency at 61st Street and Park Avenue—one of the great hotel gems of the Upper East Side. There were chefs from several other Loews properties including the newly renovated one in St. Louis. Despite being such…read more
Lifestyle

OCRA’s STYLE LAB: An Unforgettable Evening Of Shopping, Food, Music & More!

November 7, 2019
On November 6th, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) presented STYLE LAB (formerly known as SUPER SATURDAY) hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kate Mara and a few hundred members of New York's chicest nightlife crowd. Dancing and background tunes were spun by DJ Michele Pesce and the evening ended with a "greatest hits" musical performance by En Vogue! It was truly…read more
Food

Letting Loose At Rick’s Cabaret

October 24, 2019
I have a confession to make: I had never been inside a NYC gentleman's club until last night when I got a lovely invitation from Rick's Cabaret publicist Jules Feiler to come check out the hors d'oeuvres and meet chef Jayson Margulies upstairs in the VIP lounge area along with a few lifestyle blogger pals. This 10,000 foot three-story club…read more
Entertainment

Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: The Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour Is My Idea Of A Dream Classic Rock Concert!

October 21, 2019
To say that I am excited about getting to see Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: The Rock 'N' Roll Dream Tour at the State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ, on November 12th (right after my birthday) is an understatement. My brother who is a VP at a company well-known for getting classic rock acts mechanical royalties they are due turned…read more
Lifestyle

Taking In The New Target On The Upper East Side (Yes, I Was The First Customer On Official Opening Day!)

October 20, 2019
I have been constantly walking past 1201 Third Avenue (between 69th and 70th Streets) watching week by week as Target was being created. I was happy to hear that although there was a soft opening complete with ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 16th, the official opening day was Sunday, October 20th. Yours truly was the first in the door and…read more
Lifestyle

Having Fun At GBK’s Annual Official NYC Wine & Food Festival Celebrity/Press Gifting Lounge

October 13, 2019
I was very excited to get on the guest list for GBK Productions' Annual NYFCC Gifting Lounge at the Parker Hotel (formerly Le Parker Meridien) on West 57th between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. There were nearly a dozen unique brands there to give press and celebs--and those celebs included Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Alain Ducasse and Cuba Gooding, Jr.…read more
Lifestyle

Persona Personalized Nutrition Has An Informative Press Event at Tavern On The Green

October 11, 2019
The Persona personalized nutrition company recently acquired by Nestle Health Science has a tremendous buzz on it. Yesterday I went to a wonderful press lunch they gave at Tavern On The Green that featured an hour plus panel followed by a Q&A session led by host Daphne Oz. Daphne is a self-proclaimed supplement maniac and has played around a lot…read more
Beauty

The Future Of Beauty Is Sustainability

October 9, 2019
(Image credit: Pop Sugar) Eco-friendly products are all the rage nowadays, especially as more people are looking to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. The beauty industry is no different. The demand for make-up isn’t going to go away any time soon, with many using their blushes and eyeshadows as an avenue for self-expression. Since demand is likely to stay, brands have…read more
Food

Pasta Eater: It’s Well Worth Your While To Check Out Flat Iron’s Cozy, Quaint, Authentic & Fun New Eatery!

September 20, 2019
It is hard to resist Pasta Eater which was just opened on 9/12/19 by Giusto Priola, the owner of the legendary Cacio E Vino. This cozy Italian eatery on the border of the Flat Iron District and Union Square has passers by staring in its front window at all hours thanks to the live pasta maker doing their thing in…read more
Travel

The 20th Annual Hotel Excellence Awards: The Best Of New York’s Hospitality Business Gathers For A Grand Gala!

August 22, 2019
The stunning 583 Park Avenue was the perfect setting for Where Traveler's 20th Annual Hotel Excellence Awards. The most talented folks from NYC's hotels and restaurant groups gathered to pay respect to each other and it was so to be an outsider getting an inside look.There were a little over a dozen winners including the man of the hour, Benjamin…read more
Fashion

BCRF’s Shop Pink Product Preview: Fashion Forward Items That Make You Feel Good By Helping Out Others!

August 14, 2019
I was lucky enough to go to the press preview of all the BCRF pink goodies for a cause this morning--well, everything on sale is not pink but the majority of it is. Enough can't be done for breast cancer research so I have tremendous admiration for all the brands from cosmetics to clothing to footwear to office supplies (and…read more
Beauty

Nutrafol’s Scalp Treatment Preview: Blowouts, Breakfast & More!

August 1, 2019
I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of Nutrafol's Scalp Treatment, which is an all-natural serum with the active ingredients of Moringa Leaf Extract and Sea Buckthorn Fruit to help regrow hair. Press guests were each treated to a scalp and consultation with a natural medicine doctor, a shampoo, a scalp massage with the new Scalp Treatment…read more
Lifestyle

McCafe Celebrates Feel Good Day In Union Square All Day Today! Head On Down For The Ultimate NYC Summer Event!

July 19, 2019
Need something fun to do today that is on til late at night and is free, with drinks, music and games? Then the McCafe Cheer Garden Pop Up is right up your alley. Just head down to Union Square which has been made into a local fun fest complete with McCafe’s delicious lattes in Vanilla, Caramel and Mocha. (After all,…read more
Food

La Goulue: 46 Years Of Clever & Classic French Cuisine On The Upper East Side

June 18, 2019
KLa Goulue has been called a "neighborhood gem" numerous times on Yelp and that is an understatement in my eyes. They serve up classic French cuisine with care and flair--and there are a few American classics like locally sourced fish thrown in for good measure. Overall, they have the most solid "Gaelic grub" on the Upper East Side. Portions are…read more
Food

Osteria 57: An Intimate Fish & Vegetarian Spot That You Will Make One Of Your “Go To” Spots!

June 6, 2019
I was lucky enough to go to a press dinner at Osteria 57 and sample their wonderful Italian vegetarian and pescatarian fare. The location is dreamy--you cannot beat a rustic main floor West Village eatery with dim lighting in an old brownstone for ambiance! Owner Emanuele Nigro was raised in Milan and brings over some of the same ingredients he…read more
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