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Lividini & Company’s Holiday 2018 Preview: Viewing Vera Bradley, MCM, Sperry and more!

I always love to see what the Lividini & Company staff has up their sleeves during their previews. During the year they do seasonal previews for all their clients but in mid-July, influencers get to see all the clients in one place displaying their holiday goods. There was something for everyone from the most conservative to the most cutting edge.…read more
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The First Annual Hamptons Interactive Influencer Brunch At Topping Rose House: Sipping ‘N Sampling In The Sun!

I was thrilled to be able to attend the First Annual Interactive Influencers Brunch at the Topping Rose House this past Saturday, July 21st. There were a great mix of bloggers, cable TV personalities, YouTubers, luxury and natural lifestyle brand owners and fun people who simply like to party in the Hamptons. The first step to any great Hamptons party…read more
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Neiman Marcus Holiday 2018 Catalog Preview: So Many Oohs ‘N Aahs, So Little Time!

A highlight of any holiday season is knowing when the Neiman Marcus catalog is coming--well, these days they still print the catalog but most shoppers are perusing NM's holiday goods online. I do not have to tell you that the Neiman Marcus holiday catalog is famous for its extravagant items but the truth is, there are dozens if not hundreds…read more
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THE SOFITEL’S TONY AWARDS SUITE: When You’re Tonys Obsessed, There’s Only One Place To Stay!

The Sofitel is centrally located at 45 West 44th and has long been the place to stay for Tony nominees and their guests--but it also is a favorite of Tony Awards attendees and those who just like the hustle and bustle of being close to the Theater District. Now the Sofitel has created the ultimate Tony Awards oasis called--you guessed…read more
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Kick Back With A Glass Of Rose And Some “Summer Bites” At The Pierre’s Rose Terrace!

I was lucky enough to check out The Pierre Hotel's Rose Terrace last night--it is an offshoot of the legendary luxury hotel's wonderful French-American fusion eaterie Perrine helmed by remarkable Pierre executive chef Ashfer Biju and it only exists from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Don't laugh but it isn't a terrace at all! Basically, you walk about fifty feet…read more
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Panasonic’s Summer Tasting: Deliciousness Made Easy!

I was lucky enough to take part in Panasonic's recent Summer Tasting for New York based online influencers last week at The Kitchen Table at 132 Mulberry Street in Little Italy. The legendary company's research and development executive chef Hadar Cohen Aviram cooked several dishes for influencers that were fast and easy but long on flavor. Naturally, everything was cooked…read more
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Delmonico’s 150th Anniversary Ladies Luncheon: Celebrating Women’s History And Great American Cuisine!

April 20th, 2018 marked the 150th anniversary of the first time women were allowed to dine independently--and yes, the original ladies' luncheon really happened at Delmonico's, America's oldest restaurant! Back in 1868, journalist Jane Cunningham Croly got a bunch of colleagues from her new all-female social group Sorosis and headed down to Delmonico's to protest being banned from a luncheon…read more
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Bowl & Blade: Bringing Healthy—And Hearty—Vibes To Brooklyn!

Bowl & Blade is the brainchild of Adin Langille, a multitalented chef who has worked for the likes of the Michelin starred Indian resto Junoon in the Flat Iron District--as well as created and executed numerous projects for luxury restauranteurs Alain Ducasse, Charlie Palmer and David Burke. For his first restaurant (as a co-owner with Junoon's Rajesh Bhardwaj and Stephen…read more
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Open Market: The World’s Coolest Block Party Is An Endless Array Of Artisanal Treats, Hot Sounds & Chic Bargains!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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