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Semsom: Lebanese Fare That’s Tantalizing To The Senses (And Taste Buds)!

July 28, 2015
I recently sauntered on down to Semsom at 2 Astor Place, to the immediate left of the legendary Astor Place Haircutters, an East Village mainstay for 40-something years. It took the place of the Financier Patisserie that use to be on this loft-like ground level spot. Semsom is not your typical "run in and grab a bite" fast food place. The…read more
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Spa Time: For Kids Only! A Visit To Milk & Cookies Salon And Spa On The Upper East Side (at 1196 First Avenue)

July 27, 2015
One of the cleverest outposts for kids was opened about six months ago on the corner of 63rd and First: the Milk & Cookies Salon And Spa. It's colorful, cute and provides great services with a twist--when manicures, pedicures, facials and haircuts are done, customers get to sit at a counter where they are served fresh milk and cookies. They get to…read more
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Hummus 21: Kosher Middle Eastern Fare With The Friendliest Service Anywhere

July 27, 2015
Right in the heart of midtown--First Avenue between 57th and 58th Streets to be exact--is Hummus 21, a Kosher Middle Eastern restaurant that provides super-fresh homemade classics like Hummus (of course), Babaganush, Mediterranean grape leaves and my personal favorite, Bureka, a baked puffed pastry stuffed with wild mushrooms and potatoes. Should you go here, I strongly suggest starting your dinner off…read more
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Beauty Bloggers “Over The Moon” About Mark Hill’s High Fashion Hair Looks!

July 27, 2015
On Thursday 4/30 at the beautiful loft-like Glasshouses in Chelsea's art gallery district, award-winning British celebrity hairstylist Mark Hill hosted a Master Styling Class featuring style icon Whitney Port in celebration of Mark Hill Salon Professional’s recent expansion into ULTA Beauty. Mark Hill demonstrated how to achieve two of this spring’s hottest styles on his celebrity muse, Whitney! To kick…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
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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
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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
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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
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