Author: anne241

The Fragrance Foundation Finalists Luncheon: Sniffing Out The Best In The Business!

April 9, 2018

I was so happy to be able to attend my first-ever Fragrance Foundation Finalists Luncheon (at the lovely 583 Park Avenue event space) as I am a complete fragrance maniac. On my way there, I wondered how Gucci Bloom, my official fragrance fave of 2018, would fare--and sure enough, it was nominated in several categories. Beyond the obvious purpose of…read more

P.J. Bernstein’s: Fine Deli Fare With A Big Side Of Friendliness!

March 31, 2018

I have lived on the Upper East Side for 32 years and have somehow missed going to P.J. Bernstein's famous Kosher style delicatessen, one of only a handful of these old-school type of eateries left in the neighborhood. This week I was lucky enough to find out firsthand why it P.J.'s has been a neighborhood legend for four decades. I…read more

Philosophy’s “Spring Clean” Launch Event: Who Knew That “Cleaning” Could Be So Fun?

March 29, 2018

I was lucky enough to attend the launch of several great new products by Philosophy on the 67th floor of the Empire State Building last week. Leave it to Philosophy to come up with the clever idea of a "spring cleaning" concept behind the party. There were vignettes to display each product along with their predecessors in the line--and there…read more

Godiva’s Still The “Go-To” Chocolate For Easter!

March 26, 2018

What is Easter without Godiva in your basket? No fun at all, that's what. I am headed out to pick up some today and I urge you to do the same. You can always count on them for high quality at a fair price, stunning packaging and flavors for everyone even for fussy kids who only like milk chocolate with…read more

Open Market: The World’s Coolest Block Party Is An Endless Array Of Artisanal Treats, Hot Sounds & Chic Bargains!

March 9, 2018

This year's Open Market "block party" at the Meatpacking District's legendary Highline Stages featured gourmand treats and grog from 27 locals bars and restos, DJ sets by Coco & Breezy, a silent auction, raffles and the most beautiful crowd this side of New York Fashion Week. I was as impressed with the bargains from the fashionable local stores as I was…read more

The Newport Academy’s Influencer Luncheon: The Meal As Medicine

March 7, 2018

I was fortunate enough to attend The Newport Academy's recent The Meal As Medicine influencer luncheon at Habitas, a charming 1897 firehouse that has been converted into a loft-like, multi-level event space; the garden space had once been used to let the horses used to pull the old fire trucks roam around in. The Newport Academy is a rehab facility…read more

A Perfect Piemonte Style Supper At San Carlo In Soho!

February 27, 2018

I was lucky enough to get invited to a great dinner at San Carlo Osteria Piemonte at 90 Thompson Street last night; it was to celebrate 50 years of great wines from Elio Filippino, a producer in the legendary Barbaresco and Baraolo regions. The wine flowed and flowed and flowed--I got a buzz pretty quickly but my favorite wine came…read more

NYFW Highlights: The Chic And The Crazy For Fall/Winter 2018!

February 20, 2018

New York Fashion Week is always something to look forward to even though in the last few years there has not been one central location for all the shows. The closest thing that comes to a central location is Spring Studios at 50 Varick Street which is thankfully super-close to the C train at Canal and Varick. Close to half…read more

Casswell-Massey: A Fragrance Legend Launches Fresh New Spring Scents!

February 12, 2018

I was very excited to join members of the Caswell-Massey team at PERFUMARIĒ (155 Lafayette Street) for previews of their new scents Marem, Beatrix Rose Perfume, ROS for Men, their revolutionary New York Botanical Garden Floral EDT Collaboration, plus Supernatural Number Six, which are all coming this fall! This exclusive press event also had many of Caswell-Massey's "greatest hits" on…read more

Neuhaus Chocolates For Valentine’s Day: Where Old-Fashioned Hearts Meet New-Fangled Flavors!

February 5, 2018

I was lucky enough to get to go to an in-store preview of Neuhaus Chocolates' endless line of Valentine's Day packages at their 500 Madison Avenue stop. This extra-large chocolate heaven is a place a chocoholic could easily spend a few hours in. Short lead press guests were treated to champagne and the three new flavorful chocolates that were introduced…read more

The Best Grammy Event? It Was The Bulova Brunch At Cipriani!

January 29, 2018

Bulova pulled out all the stops at their Grammy 60 brunch at Cipriani's 25 Broadway Street location, which is an elegant old bank building with hand painted ceilings reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel. There was a beautiful mix of music and watch biz execs along with about a hundred lifestyle bloggers in attendance. The food was divine as it always…read more

The George Inn: Modern Luxury That Even Ol’ George Would Appreciate!

January 29, 2018

I admit that I was totally blown away by both the comfort and style of makeup business legend Bobbi Brown's George Inn at 37 North Mountain Avenue in stately Montclair, NJ--a town well-known for luxury vintage homes that have been well-preserved. Bobbi and her real estate developer husband Steve Plofker have lived there for 29 years so when the old…read more

Hard Rock Cafe: I Just Had To Visit For The Rockin’ New Drinks And Classic Comfort Food!

January 26, 2018

I recently headed to the Hard Rock in Times Square to test one of the new drinks I have been obsessed with since learning about it entering the drink menu back in January 10th. It is called the Berry Sangrita-Ria and is a must for anyone who loves refreshing berry drinks that focus on natural berry flavor and that are…read more

Restaurant Week’s Best Deal: Perrine At The Pierre Hotel!

January 19, 2018

I was fortunate enough to get a little (or rather BIG) sneak peek of the Winter Restaurant Week lunch being offered at the lovely Perrine in The Pierre Hotel (by the way, it is easiest to enter at the 61st Street side of the hotel just east of Fifth Avenue). You probably cannot get a finer lunch for $30 in…read more

Cafe Bilboquet: Authentic & Casual French Bistro Fare You’ll Fall In Love With!

January 16, 2018

I recently had the opportunity to check out the brand new Cafe Bilboquet which just opened last August to plenty of fanfare including coverage in The New York Times. Centrally located at 26 East 60th Street just a few doors east of its highly-acclaimed parent eatery Le Bilboquet, this newcomer has everything you would want for breakfast, lunch or even…read more

Bedford & Co: Midtown Gets Arty (And World-Class Modern American Grub)!

December 19, 2017

I first discovered Bedford & Co. quite accidentally when I got invited to the Historic Hotels Of America press luncheon there. Inside the historic Hotel Renwick at 118 East 40th Street--which is a member of the Hilton Curios Group and once home to F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck and other famous writers--this dimly lit restaurant has a loft look with…read more

Tartina: Stellar Southern Italian On The Upper West Side!

December 12, 2017

Tartina recently moved from Ninth Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets to the NW corner of 111th Street and Amsterdam Avenue and has garnered many new fans along the way. Prices are excellent for modern Southern Italian fare that is all made from scratch--that includes homemade pasta and desserts. All produce is organic and all meat, fish and cheeses used…read more

A Visit To Life Cafe At Life Time Athletic Club: Health And Deliciousness Come Together Very “Smoothie-ly”!

December 10, 2017

My recent visit to Life Cafe inside Life Time Athletic in the Sky building at 605 West 42nd Street was quite eye-opening--and not just because their Almond Butter Smoothie gave me a jolt of energy, LOL! The only other time I have seen a healthy food cafe of any sort in a Manhattan health club before was at Premier 57…read more

Le Marais: A Steakhouse With A Bit Of French Flavor!

December 8, 2017

I fell in love with Le Marais at 150 West 46th the minute I walked inside. I love that 100-year-old tiled floors in the bar area and the beautifully worn wooden floors of the dining room. The high ceilings and retro light fixtures give you a warm, cozy feeling that you have been there before and you know that over…read more

La Pulperia: Latin Fusion That Will Spice Up Your Life!

December 7, 2017

It is hard not to adore La Pulperia's Upper East Side location at 1626 Second Avenue between 84th and 85th Streets on the former site of Notte. It is a dimly lit, very open space that is warm and inviting with repurposed Brazilian wood floors and complete with an artisanal bar and ace mixologist. It also happens to have the…read more

Holiday Gift Guide 2017! Things Big, Small & In Between!

December 2, 2017

I recently went to an editor's holiday showcase at the Hilton given by Advance Public Relations and I encountered Gettysburg Coffee for the first time. The people at the booth gave me a whiff of a few different types but I fell in love with a particularly bold blend called The General. It has hints of caramel, mocha and vanilla…read more

Author Farah Oomerbhoy: Giving Back In A Big Way!

November 10, 2017

I was lucky enough to be invited to have lunch with Mumbai-based teenaged author Farah Oomberhoy who has achieved great fame and acclaim with her award winning The Avalonia Chronicles series which is published by Wise Ink Creative Publishing. So far there are two books in the series—The Last Of The Firedrakes and The Rise Of The Dawnstar—and the underlying…read more

Check Out The New Sharper Image Pop Up Store at 4 Times Square!

November 10, 2017

Just in time for the holidays comes the Sharper Image popup store at 4 Times Square which is really the northeast corner of 42nd and Seventh. I appreciate the fact that this is a huge airy double story tour with a lot of room for shopping and playing. They encourage shoppers to use the sample remote control toys which they…read more

Dr. Andrew Jacono: Helping Patients Look Their “Natural Best”!

November 2, 2017

It's refreshing to meet plastic surgeons with the gift of making patients look like themselves, only better. This is why I appreciate Upper East Side doc Andrew Jacono. You positively cannot tell that he has "done work" on his patients. I recently ran into one of New York's most famous cases of socialite bad plastic surgery--probably the most famous case…read more

Wolverine: Going The Extra “1000 Miles” For Their Old And New Fans Alike!

October 30, 2017

Last week I was lucky enough to go out on the terrace of Wolverine’s offices next to Carnegie Hall to check out both their winter and spring "stories." There was a sneak peek of simple but stunning distressed black leather sneaker called The Original 1000 Mile Sneaker that won't be available until Fall 2018 but the big news for Spring…read more

Treadwell Park: Great Casual Eats And Artisanal Beer On The Upper East Side

October 28, 2017

Treadwell Park (at 1125 First Avenue on the southwest corner of 62nd Street) brings in a youthful crowd who enjoy a non-rushed atmosphere where you can sit at wooden benches and play board games, Foosball, pinball or ping pong while they eat and drink. The former site of the Neeley’s BBQ restaurant, the space is huge and loft-like with wood…read more

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