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FASHION WEEK FROLICS–SEPTEMBER 2015! UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS!

July 2, 2015

I had a great NYFW even though ING, the company that runs it, took it out of Lincoln Center and spread the shows all over town. Most took place on the west side of town from the West Village up through the West 30's. The pseudo headquarters was Moynihan Station, which is the side of New York's main post office…read more

Entertainment

Fun In The Sun, Summer 2015

June 28, 2015

I love Central Park in the summer time! The scenery, the people, and all the wonderful things to do. Wollman Skating Rink becomes Victorian Gardens just before Memorial Say and stays open till well into September. Victorian Gardens might just be the cleanest amusement park you have ever seen and rides are geared to the four to eleven-year-old crowd. Only one…read more

Lifestyle

Uncle Sam’s Heads Here From Beijing–And Boy, Does He Make a Juicy Burger!

June 27, 2015

It's certainly funny to think that a place named Uncle Sam's exists in Beijing--and that they give American burgers a run for their money. Featuring the legendary Pat LaFrieda Meats--which are usually found only in NYC's priciest steakhouses--you'll want to eat two or three of these 4 ounce burgers with unique trimmings and flavors everyday. Uncle Sam's just opened up…read more

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Jackie Collins Is Back–But Is She Ever Really Gone?

June 19, 2015

I was lucky enough to meet with the First Lady Of The JPT (Juicy Page Turner) for a special bloggers tea at the lovely and legendary Hotel Plaza Athenee last week. Ms. Collins was celebrating the release of her latest novel, The Santangelos--featuring Lucky Santangelo, her most popular and enduring character who was introduced to her diehard readers way back…read more

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True Facet: The Best Place To Buy Luxury Jewelry At Greatly Reduced Prices (As Well As Fast Forward Costume Jewelry)!

May 28, 2015

I was lucky enough to be exposed to truefacet.com through a publicist friend who put me on the mailing list for the site. Being a lover of jewelry from fun, cheap baubles to the outrageously decadent items I see in the windows of Cartier on Fifth Avenue, I spent hours each day one week looking at the truefacet.com listings. I…read more

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Natsumi Tapas: Blending Japanese And Italian Cuisines Perfectly

May 28, 2015

I had all sorts of crazy foodie thoughts going through my mind when I first decided to review Natsumi Tapas. I could not picture Japanese and Italian cuisines blending together. I was picturing risotto in place of rice for California Rolls and marinara sauce on tempura, LOL! When I got to this chic Gramercy Park location although, all my skeptical…read more

Entertainment

Dion: Not The Type Of Guy Who Likes To Roam Around! A Great Night At The 92nd Street Y!

May 9, 2015

I was lucky enough to attend one of the best 92nd Street Y "Discussion Nights" ever featuring rock journalism legend Anthony DeCurtis speaking to Dion. Without Dion--the self-proclaimed "King Of The Bronx"--there would be no Lou Reed or Bruce Springsteen. Looming large in his legend is the night he flipped a coin with The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly…read more

Beauty

CVS Health Brand: I’m Lovin’ It!

April 28, 2015

I recently went to a launch at Glass Houses in Chelsea for the CVS Health brand which was so "health forward" that I was totally dazzled. As far as I know, they are the only people making Manuka honey-infused bandages and wow, do they heal fast. They are so worth the extra money to heal so fast. I also love…read more

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The Monarch Rooftop: Beautiful Views And Great Modern American Bites

April 28, 2015

The Monarch Rooftop on top of the Marriott at 35th and Sixth (71 West 35th Street) is one of my favorite new spots not just because it has the most closeup view of the Empire State Building that you will ever encounter (you will swear that you will be able to reach out and touch it as you sip your Lychee…read more

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Two Great Midtown Eateries To Take Mom To For The Big Day

April 27, 2015

1. Texas De Brazil This over-sized, airy space features classic Brazilian churrascaria fare (meat, meat and more meat sliced off a skewer your table by handsome men dressed in gaucho pants) and arguably the biggest salad bar this side of Las Vegas with over 150 quality hot and cold items. I stress the word quality because items include Lobster Bisque,…read more

Beauty

It’s That Time Of Year Again–Spa Week Is Back For April 11-17, 2016!

April 1, 2015

People think Restaurant Week is New York is well, the greatest invention since the Cronut. I am here to tell you that Spa Week knocks it out of the ballpark, as you can get fantastic services including luxury massages that include hot stones for only $50 an hour. These services are in every type of spa from your favorite "mom and…read more

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Ravino Ravioli: Pasta Does Not Get Any Better Than This!

March 28, 2015

I recently discovered Ravino Handcrafted Artisan Ravioli thanks to a food publicist friend and was blown away. Being Italian-American, I have eaten a lot of homemade pasta in my lifetime and have always had a strong tendency to favor ravioli. Well, to say that Ravino's four flavors--Cheese, Chickpea & Kale, Spinach & Ricotta and Mushroom & Fontina knocks it out…read more