Author: anne241

Lifestyle

Jill Zarin’s Lux Lunch: Best Hamptons Party Of Summer 2016

August 1, 2016
Jill Zarin's 4th Annual Lux Lunch had "a little something for everyone," as they say. There was a huge BBQ going on by the Zarin's gorgeous Southampton "endless" pool,  inside the kitchen was a "create your own chocolates" stand, in the living room was an assortment of highly creative jewelry and clothing designers (including Chic Boutique and Lyla Renai) and…read more
Lifestyle

SUPER SATURDAY–As Much Fun For Family As For “Super Shopper” Moms & Dads

July 28, 2016
I love OCFRA's Super Saturday which is one of the most popular and longest running annual events for Ovarian Cancer Research--but did you know it has as many activities for kids as for adults (if not more). There is face painting, Camp Divalycious which features any kind of craft a kid could want to make and even an amusement area complete…read more
Fashion

Get Your Favorite Brands At The Best Prices! CHECK OUT DEALMOON.COM!

July 28, 2016
I was just recently turned on to dealmoon.com, a site (now in its sixth year) that points out where to buy all your favorite department store brands--including Shiseido, La Mer, Estee Lauder, NARS, Chanel, Kate Somerville and more--for the best prices possible. All different type of outlets are suggested, and sometimes the best prices are actually given by your favorite…read more
Lifestyle

THE BEST OF THE BEST–NEW YORK’S BEST PARTIES, SOCIAL EVENTS & EATERY EXCLUSIVES

July 28, 2016
It's No Secret--I'm In Love With "The Generous Pour" At Capital Grilles Nationwide! I recently got to preview The Generous Pour's wonderful seven great wines (all rated above 90 by The Wine Review) which will be available from 7/10/17 to 9/3/17 at Capital Grilles across the country. I visited the West 51st Street branch and not only tested the seven…read more
Lifestyle

Frankie & Johnnie’s Steakhouse: A New York Legend Lives On In A New Location

July 28, 2016
Some people believe that there's nothing quite like a good steak and a potato--Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse, which started out in the 1920's as a speakeasy at 45th and 8th believes that as well, but takes this basic grub up a few notches to their culinary peaks! Sure, they have every cut of steak imaginable and in HUGE portions that two…read more
Lifestyle

The Iconoclast Dinner At The James Beard House: Cooking, Eating + Drinking for a Great Cause!

July 28, 2016
I was lucky enough to attend the VIP reception segment of the recent Iconoclast Dinner to benefit Spelman College and I got both an eyeful and a mouthful. The exclusive reception, dinner and afterparty might have cost a whopping $2K but every penny went to one of the most worthy causes on earth--giving advanced education to those who might not…read more
Entertainment

​ Victorian Gardens Update, Summer 2016: Still NYC’s Best Place For Summer Family Fun

July 18, 2016
I ventured back to Victorian Gardens on August 6th and fell in love with it all over again. My brother John, an executive at the Harry Fox Agency and my seven-and-a-half year old nephew, Frank (a second grade student at The Success School in Brooklyn) joined me once more. Yes, Frank did every ride and I did just about every…read more
Lifestyle

Taittinger’s (Very) Early Winter Holiday Press Party Rocked

June 28, 2016
Taittinger Champagne is a classic that most people cannot picture the winter holidays without. I was lucky enough to attend a recent (early August) press event called The Art Of Celebrating The Holidays in a gorgeous townhouse in Gramercy Park that including being able to taste all their popular products including the runaway hit Prestige Rose with its lively flavor…read more
Beauty

Macy’s Cosmetics Department Leads The High Tech Beauty Brigade With YouCam (A Virtual Makeup Testing Device)! Go Try It Now!

June 8, 2016
I was lucky enough to attend the press preview of YouCam at Macy's and all I could say was that trying on new cosmetics has never been easier. Just choose a brand's icon on the makeup mirror-like screen, then type of makeup item (eyeshadow, lip color, etc.) and then VOILA--you can virtually test shades from the store's Top 5 impulse brands!…read more
Lifestyle

A.G. Kitchen: I’m Giving It An “A” For Great Latin Flavors And Friendly Service

May 28, 2016
I recently went to A.G. Kitchen, a Latin American Fusion eatery I was unfamiliar with at 289 Columbus between 72nd and 73rd, and was more than pleasantly surprised. This one threw the baseball straight out of the park, so to speak! The prices were super-reasonable, quality was up to par with major four star Latin and other fusion eateries in town,…read more
Lifestyle

KFC Goes Back To Its Roots

May 28, 2016
I was lucky enough to score an invite to KFC's "back to their roots event" in midtown where I got to witness firsthand the new "Chicken Mastery Program" that each future restaurant employee must complete before going on the job. They brought along SNL legend Rachel Dratch along with certified KFC personnel and even a volunteer from the press corps in…read more
Lifestyle

I Keep My Word And Head Back To The Hard Rock Times Square For More Burgers…But Also Indulge In Nachos, Cowboy Steak and Apple Cobbler

May 1, 2016
Okay, as mentioned in my recent review of the latest and greatest Hard Rock burgers, there are more to try. But my eyes and stomach also went straight for their legendary giant plate of nachos which is enough for about six! The manager told me it was in their Top Five items and I could see why--they are gorgeous and…read more
Fashion

It’s Time To Skinnydip–Skinnydip London, That Is!

April 29, 2016
It's great to find an accessories and tech peripheral site that has so many fun items that you do not know where to start. If you want a cool phone case, super-fun evening bag shaped like a honeycomb complete with bees or a colorful phone charging cord, high quality sleek-looking headphones or a mod makeup bag, go to http://www.skinnydiplondon.com! A great thing about…read more
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