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Bella Magazine’s 10th Annual Summer Cover Party: Food, Fashion And Fun At The Southampton Social Club!

August 8, 2022

I was lucky enough to score an invite to the Bella Magazine 10th Annual Summer Cover Party at the Southampton Social Club. In case you are not familiar with it, Bella Magazine is a premiere women's luxury lifestyle magazine at the moment and it has great features on everything from health to entertainment but their fashion pages are particularly cutting…read more

New York Events

Hamptons Interactive Brunch: The Perfect Summer Saturday Afternoon Event For A Worthy Cause!

August 7, 2022

It goes without saying that I live the annual Hamptons Interactive Brunch--I had gone pre-COVID and was excited when I got invited back this year. The event was co-hosted by former Real Housewives Of Dallas LeeAnne Locken and Owner/Publisher of East End Taste Magazine, Vanessa Gordon. The party planners were the highly creative Brian Kelly and Sean Koski of Ticket2Events.…read more

Food

Cathédrale: Fine French/Mediterranean Fare In One Of The City’s Most Glamorous Settings!

August 5, 2022

The minute you walk into Cathédrale in the Moxy Hotel on East 11th Street (directly across from Webster Hall), your eyes will be wide open and the stunning scents emanating from the open kitchen will have you salivating. Think about having the finest fare from Italy, France and Spain in a huge dining room with the highest of ceilings and…read more

Food, Lifestyle, New York Events

What Will The Most Fun Place To Be This Weekend? Try Holistic Origen Vodka Presents: The 3rd Annual Hamptons Interactive Brunch!

August 3, 2022

Need something to do this weekend that is a little different and fun? Buy yourself a ticket to Holistic Origen Vodka Presents: The 3rd Annual Hamptons Interactive Brunch co-hosted by LeeAnne Locken this Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at noon. Bring a big appetite and sense of adventure to truly appreciate all that will be going on around you--and do not…read more

Food

Try A Summer Luau City Style at El Ta’Koy in the Dominick Hotel!

July 26, 2022

You might want to save the dates of 7/27 and 8/24 since the Hawaiian-Asian rooftop restaurant El Ta’Koy at The Dominick Hotel in SoHo is offering their highly anticipated Summer Luaus on those nights! I do not have to tell you that luaus are hard to come by in The Big Apple and El Ta'Koy does theirs right! For only…read more

Food

NYY Steakhouse: Great Steaks, Sophisticated Atmosphere & A Few Rock ‘N Roll Vibes!

July 19, 2022

I was excited to try NYY Steakhouse not only because I have heard great things about their Yankee Stadium location but because I was anxious to see the new Hard Rock Hotel in Midtown. The steakhouse, like the hotel, was created in a sophisticated style with high ceilings and modern fixtures but it is not intimidating. It is still in…read more

Food

Check Out Brooklyn Diner’s Classic New York Comfort Foods–And Their New Al Fresco Dining Space!

July 17, 2022

I love the Brooklyn Diner because it has made West 57th Street near Carnegie Hall a great place! I actually would rather be having an egg cream and burger inside Brooklyn Diner than to be inside Carnegie Hall attending a violin concerto but hey, some people do both in one evening! I love the fun atmosphere due to the retro…read more

Lifestyle

Highlights Of Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon For Summer 2022!

July 17, 2022

Just got back from Jill Zarin's annual Luxury Luncheon in Southampton--this year it was held under a large white tent on the grounds of the oldest house in the Hamptons, Halsey House & Gardens. Just to set the record straight, this legendary social event's official title is Jill Zarin's Luxury Luncheon By Ticket2Events. Ticket2Events is an event planning company helmed…read more

Food

Mollusca: A Spirited & Sophisticated Meatpacking District Eatery To Put On Your Bucket List!

July 8, 2022

When you walk into Mollusca, you pick up all the vibes of the Meatpacking District that it is located in. It is arty, open and you can even sit at a table in the front window that I would call "half inside and half outside." There are velvet chairs and banquettes, industrial lighting and dark walls but at the same…read more

Lifestyle

Three Premium Vape Alternatives To Try

July 7, 2022

If you’re looking for variety in your nicotine intake, then you’re not alone. In New York City, CNBC reports that there is a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products. It’s also getting harder to find spots where you can have a good smoke break. But there’s no reason for you to miss out on your daily…read more

Food

El Cartel: A Fun And Authentic Colombian Eatery In Hell’s Kitchen!

July 5, 2022

If you want an out of the ordinary dining experience, I strongly recommend that you visit the only one-month-old El Cartel at 613 Ninth Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets. It's a fun and colorful eatery with painted exposed brick walls an all glass front entrance so you can people watch. There is plenty of great Colombian music adding to…read more

Beauty

Summer 2022 Beauty Guide: A Few New (And Old) Favorites!

June 30, 2022

Everyone needs a simplified and speedy program for great skin and makeup during the summer months--and not only should these items be sweatproof but they should feel good on your skin. Here are a few recent discoveries and one old classic that I cannot live without (it's the superstar/workhorse of any skincare routine)! Kiehl's put together a set of four…read more

Lifestyle

My Favorite Hamptons Event Is Back (Jill Zarin’s Luxe Luncheon)!

June 29, 2022

I recently got word from celebrity event planners Sean Koski and Brian Kelly (who produce a lot of event in the Hamptons) that they will be the masterminds behind Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon to benefit the Bobby Zarin Memorial Trust in Southampton on Saturday, July 16th, 2022. This is not your run of a mill Hamptons luxury luncheon--it is my…read more

Beauty

Three Good Reasons to Invest in Luxury Skincare Products

June 28, 2022

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It’s also the part of our body that we see most. That’s why it’s so important to take care of it and invest in quality skincare products. According to dermatologists, a healthy diet and lifestyle can help maintain healthy skin, but they also recommend investing in good quality skincare products that…read more

Food

Le Petit Chef: An Immersive Dining Experience at NYC’s Marriott Marquis That You’ll Be Amazed By!

June 17, 2022

The View Restaurant & Lounge at the Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square has a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for an limited time only. It is a captivating and immersive dining experience as an animated French Chef prepares a four-course meal right at your table! With Le Petit Chef as your guide, guests…read more

Food

The Fancy Food Show: Back And Better Than Ever!

June 13, 2022

There is only one event at the Javits Center each summer that is my only MUST ATTEND event--that is the Fancy Food Show which is presented in NYC each summer and in San Francisco each winter. This year it came back to the Javits from June 12-14 and had an especially big crowd since it was canceled two years in…read more

Lifestyle

Father’s Day Gift Guide For Both Fussy And Low Maintenance Dads!

June 3, 2022

Father's Day is fast creeping upon us and I always feel that you should gift dad with things that are very personalized to his tastes rather than just the typical tie or bottle of aftershave. I've picks out a few things from the categories of food, nutrition, small electronics that are definitely on the cutting edge. All my gift suggestions…read more

Food

Royalton Rooftop: Taking The NYC Lounge Experience To New Heights!

May 25, 2022

You won't believe your eyes when you first reach the Royalton Rooftop in the Royalton Park Avenue Hotel on the SW corner of 29th Street and Park Avenue South. Guests get a truly unique city view that cannot be found anywhere else in the Nomad neighborhood. There is a terrace on each side of the lounge and you get to…read more

Food

David Burke Tavern: The Quintessential Modern American Dining Experience! (It’s Sooooooooo New York!)

May 22, 2022

I was so thrilled to be able to visit David Burke Tavern last week. The legendary chef (who first became a superstar in his field back in 2003 with ultra successful David Burke & Donatella) seems to believe in the motto "go big or go home." The creative presentations of classic Modern American dishes are something that you will never…read more

Food

Mosaic Foods Open Their First Store (And It’s Amazing)!

May 20, 2022

You might already be a fan of Mosaic Foods and have been one of the happy customers who have ordered your vegetarian and vegan meals from there since it first started three years ago. This brand is the forerunner of high end yet reasonably priced frozen vegan meals that can be heated in a flash. Not only that, but recipes…read more

Food

Balvanera: Outstanding Argentinian Fare In A Cool Lower East Side Setting! (It’s Fun And Filling!)

May 6, 2022

It goes without saying that some NYC neighborhoods just have tons of character but it's especially the ones that still have most of their original low rise buildings from 100 years ago that really feel romantic and cozy. Now take this setting, add in a fabulous corner storefront resto with some of the city's best Argentinian fare and you've got…read more

Beauty

The Fabulous Makeup Show NYC Is Back This Weekend And Runs Through Monday, May 2, 2022!

April 29, 2022

Once a year, the Makeup Show NYC brings you some of the most influential artists and brands in the beauty industry in a big blowout where you can catch up on the latest trends and products (plus mix and mingle with the A List of the industry). Two of the superstar makeup artists who appear at the workshop but also…read more

Lifestyle

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022: The Best Of Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Small Electronics & More!

April 24, 2022

Mother's Day gifting does not have to be difficult however you do want to buy something for Mom that is useful so that it does not end up in the back of a closet! I've picked out a few "on trend" high quality gifts that are all priced between $25 and $300 so you won't break the bank--and I guarantee…read more

Food

Redeye Grill: Rediscovering A Midtown West “Classic”!

April 22, 2022

Redeye Grill is a jewel in the crown of the Fireman Hospitality Group but I probably do not have to tell you that! This Modern American brasserie style resto has served solid fare that ranges from great steaks to the freshest seafood for decades now. (It is probably best known for its award winning fish dishes more than anything else…read more

Food

Mother’s Day 2022: The Best Of Food & Beverage Gifting!

April 21, 2022

Have a mom who's a foodie and a "bevvie" (beverage lover)? I've picked out a few items that you might like to surprise Mom with. You can mix 'n match them and they are all quite unique (especially the beverage pick)! I have also thrown in Persona Nutrition for the super health oriented Mom so that her daily regime of…read more

Fashion

Four Of The Best Sneaker Tributes To NYC!

April 7, 2022

Sneakers are hugely popular now, but these kicks also have a long history with the city of New York. The New York Times pointed out that the sneakerhead culture began with the Black basketball and hip-hop communities from urban New York in the 70s and the 80s. Back then, sneakers were first viewed as purely for sports and accessories for…read more