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Chefs & Champagne 2017: The Hamptons’ Ultimate Foodie Event Only Gets Better

August 13, 2017

I was lucky enough to attend the 27th Annual James Beard Foundation's Annual Chefs & Champagne event at the Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack on July 29th. Legendary James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson was toasted by more than 1,000 guests, who grazed from table to table of 35 NYC area chefs' greatest creations--many which were…read more

Super Saturday 2017: I Shopped (And Ate) ‘Til I Dropped

August 13, 2017

I love Super Saturday. I am not a Hamptonite per se but this highly-publicized event is always a favorite of mine since I love luxury shopping at a discount (and that is something that is hard to come by unless you enjoy perusing the racks at consignment shops). At Super Saturday, which benefits ovarian cancer research, the best of the…read more

Jill Zarin’s Luxury Ladies Lunch 2017: Still One Of The Hamptons’ Stellar Events

August 13, 2017

Why do I enjoy going to Jill Zarin's Luxury LadiesLunch every year? Besides the proceeds going to thyroid cancer research (a subject that has really hit home for Jill and her longtime husband, fabric king Bobby Zarin, who Skyped in from his hospital bed to great guests), the event gives guests the opportunity to network with experts in beauty, fashion…read more

BFLORAL: New York’s Most Original Florist Teaches A Few Tricks To Bloggers!

August 8, 2017

I was lucky enough to attend BFloral's Summer Media Event on Saks Fifth Avenue's 2nd Floor--which is now set up with all sorts of mini boutiques arranged in a circle! I have not had much experience attending floral events although it has been a trend at press events to let guests create their own bouquets. The folks at BFloral along…read more

Circle Line: The Way To Rock On The River With Specially Themed Cruises!

July 29, 2017

There is magic on Pier 83 (42nd Street and 12th Avenue)--and we are not just talking about the legendary daily harbor cruises with the classic Circle Line. These days, The Circle Line has special Happy Hour cruises with a special theme each week. I was lucky enough to go on the BBQ & Brews Happy Hour cruise recently and fell…read more

The Family That Crafts Together, Stays Together! A Look At The New Crafting Paints By Martha Stewart For Michael’s!

July 5, 2017

I recently went to the press launch party for the expanded new line of craft paints by Martha Stewart for Michael's and was amazed at all the different types. What was I most impressed with (besides the house exterior made of bottles of paint for Martha Stewart herself to pose in front of)? All I could do with the paints,…read more

SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW 2017: I Tried New Things As Well As My Old Favorites

July 2, 2017

It's no secret that the first Fancy Foods Show booth that I go to is Bongiovi Brands! I love to chat with Jon Biongiovi, Sr. and his sons Anthony and Matthew about everything that's new as well as "classic" in their line. They are really going to start a thing with their new Classic Curry tomato sauce which really has…read more

LUXE EATS: T-BAR IS T-RIFIC FOR SO MANY REASONS

June 15, 2017

My top choice for "the great neighborhood steakhouse" award is undoubtedly the UES' T-Bar. More specifically, I love it for "a meat and three sides"! They have a beautiful 8-ounce grilled Filet Mignon that they grill to perfection and world-class sides. They have a divine 40 ounce Porterhouse for two as well that I plan on getting next time I go.…read more

BCRF’s “PINK OUT OF THE BOX” PRODUCTS! BE STYLISH AND CHARITABLE!

June 15, 2017

I was so excited to peruse the many brands that will be donating 15% of products especially designed to help the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at a special press preview recently! Not surprisingly, many of these items are pink, the official color of breast cancer awareness. So glad to see that my pals at Macy's are up at bat with…read more

Brasserie 8 1/2: I Rate It A 10 1/2!

June 10, 2017

Want a place where you know the food is consistently high-end and the service is perfect? Did I fail to mention that portions are generous? Well, Brasserie 8 1/2 is that place. A place this large, well-decorated and classy might seem like it is going to be outrageously expensive but they always have a $29 two-course lunch special and $38 dinner…read more

I Went Back To The Capital Grille to Check Out Their Summer Wine Event–And It’s A Must For Wine Fanatics

June 8, 2017

I am more of a "foodie" than a wine enthusiast but I was lucky enough to attend a press tasting of the many fabulous wines being offered during The Generous Pour Event this summer at all 55 Capital Grille locations nationwide. Our event was guided by their master sommelier George Miliotes who picks the vino for all 55 locations. While my colleagues…read more

MOZZARELLA E VINO: Just Imagine Dying And Going To Mozzarella Heaven

May 28, 2017

Mozzarella Heaven exists and it is called Mozzarella E Vino. This chic eatery is located at 33 West 54th Street, just a couple of doors down from the Manolo Blahnik boutique (and it often get hungry shoe shoppers as clients). This is one of those type of places that encompasses anything that you might want: it serves both "light" and…read more

DAD’S DAY GIFTS THAT WILL MAKE HIS DAY!

May 28, 2017

What's my very TOP CHOICE for a Dad's Day gift that is as useful as it gets and is priced under $300? Why no other than Motorola's fantastic new Moto G5 Plus! I am not a techie type and I have to say that the 12 MP Rapid Focus Camera on this new phone is so fantastic that your photos…read more

I Loved Gruppo Italiano And Consorzio Di Tutela Dei Vini Del Sannio’s Wine Tasting!

May 22, 2017

If you are a lover of Old New York's glamour, The Leopard is the place for you--the art deco murals of women on the walls were created by Howard Chandler Christy, one of the many famous artists who resided in the hotel that houses the eatery at 1 West 67th. I was lucky enough to go there recently for Gruppo Italiano/Consorzio Di…read more

The W Style Lab: Style On The Go!

May 18, 2017

I love the fact that the new W Style Lab at the W Hotel on the busy corner of 47th and Broadway (7th Floor) has something for everyone from totally delightful emerging designers/brands! You can buy practical items like sunscreen and sunglasses, but you can also buy quirky metallic sneakers, cool charm bracelets celebrating famous icons of NYC and other…read more

The Launch Of Egg-Q! The World’s Easiest And Most Concise Fertility Test!

May 1, 2017

I was able to enjoy a mani at the chic Caravan Style Studio in the Gregory Hotel while I discussed the new EggQ test with its founder and spokesperson Silvia Mestre. It is actually her husband, Dr. Hernandez Ray--a Miami-based OB-GYN at the highly-rated Conception Florida in Miami--who developed the test. The test is simple. You pay $249 for the test online,…read more

I Picked Up “Wings Fever” At Buffalo Wild Wings In Times Square (BUT FELL IN LOVE WITH THE STREET TACOS, TOO)

April 28, 2017

I am a huge buffalo wings fan, so when I had the chance to check out the Buffalo Wild Wings location in Times Square on West 47th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, I jumped on it. It is not only a wings haven, but a sports fan haven as well. It must have the largest amount of big screens…read more

Barilla Restaurant: Drop Dead Gorgeous (And Authentic) Italian Food At Drop Dead Prices

April 15, 2017

When most of us think of Barilla, we think of Italy's #1 pasta in a box and most of us have it on our kitchen shelves at home. But did you know about their three impeccably clean and authentic NYC eateries? I recently visited the Herald Square location at 108 West 32nd Street between Sixth and Seventh and was entirely…read more

Samsung Welcomes Dacor To The Company–And They Have A Gala Dinner!

April 11, 2017

Wow, what an experience I had at the Samsung store in the Meatpacking District in mid-March. I got invited to a gala event featuring Hilaria & Alec Baldwin that helped the media get behind Samsung's recent acquisition of Dacor Appliances. As I walked in a half hour early thanks to the PR firm Talk To Current sending a car for…read more

Lovin’ On Lavazza: The Legend Continues At A New Eatery Called Condividere

March 3, 2017

Everyone loves Lavazza because it gives you the real Italian coffee taste at home. Lavazza beans just have an aroma that rich, dark coffee lovers wish that they could smell 24/7! (Well, you probably could if you have a new pot going every hour on the hour, LOL!) If you are a coffee lover and plan on visiting Turin, Italy towards…read more

Dinos In My Hair + A Delicious Breakfast!

February 15, 2017

I'm always on the lookout for great kids' events and I have a rockin' time at the recent kids party to promote Dinosaurs Living In My Hair! at Dylan's Candy Bar. Not only did author Jayne M. Rose-Vallee read to the party guests (who were mainly 2-7), but they got to decorate dino cookies, have a healthy breakfast and ask Rose-Vallee anything they…read more

It’s Adoro Lei For Valentine’s Day 2017–And Beyond! You’ll ADORE It!

February 9, 2017

Pardon the play on words, but I just went to Adoro Lei right before Valentine's Day and sampled their $35 Three Course Valentine's Prix Fixe Dinner--and ADORED it! Most of these items were created by the chef just for Valentine's Day but you can get the Burrati, Pizza (which they call "Lover's Pie" for Valentine's Day) and Skirt Steak on…read more

Dylan Lauren Lives The Sweet Life!

January 19, 2017

Dylan Lauren recently invited celeb, society and press pals to a party at the Union Square location of her legendary Dylan's Candy Bar to celebrate her getting on the cover of The Resident magazine. She is featured on the cover of the March issue along with her rescue dog Jersey and that comes as no surprise as she is a longtime supporter…read more

Coffeemania Is Much More Than World-Class Coffee And Tea Drinks–It’s Cutting Edge Russian/Modern American Fusion!

January 16, 2017

What a pleasant surprise I had when attending a press dinner at Coffeemania at 40th Street and Sixth Avenue last week. It is gorgeous and spacious (it used to be the site of a Staples store) and has a nice taste of Russian applied to many of the dishes as the owner is from Moscow and has 30 successful Coffeemania…read more

Bettola: An Upper West Side Progressive Italian That Will Have You Coming Back For More

December 20, 2016

I really enjoyed my recent trip to Bettola--while it does not quite count as a new eaterie (it has been in business 12 years), it came under new management and got a new chef back in May 2016...and he is not your usual kind of chef. Vlado Kolenic was a huge rock star in Czechoslavakia who defected to the US in…read more

Holiday Kids’ Gift Picks Under 80 Bucks!

December 13, 2016

Never Have I Ever is my favorite game of the past year--I won't mince words. While it tends to be for older kids due to some slightly adult subject matter (I would say it is for teens and adults), it is one of those games that you can't stop playing, like charades. The game is a card version of Truth Or…read more

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