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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

Karine & Jeff: The Best Organic French Cuisine For When You’re In A Hurry!

November 28, 2016

The famous chefs' saying is that authentic French cuisine cannot be made in the hurry--so why not let Karine & Jeff serve it to you in a glass jar or bottle and you just heat it up. I was lucky to meet their team at the French Food Week press preview at Fairway last month, and I was so impressed--their products…read more

Lala Sahab: Marvelously Modern Indian In A Simple Yet Elegant Setting!

November 15, 2016

I fell in love with Lala Sahab at 489 Columbus Avenue (between 83rd an 84th Streets) the minute I walked through the doors. It has a loft-life feel as it is one very long L-shaped room with simple modern decor. While the cuisine is officially dubbed "Modern Indian" by the owners, all the classics are here. I started out with…read more

I Fell In Love With The Moto Z And Now I Can Kiss My Old BlackBerry Goodbye!

November 14, 2016

People have been laughing at me for not giving up my BlackBerry, which as you know, except the Priv cannot take on any of the Android apps that you really need. I was hooked on the Qwerty keypad and could not make the adjustment to any of the latest smartphones, so I carried around both a BlackBerry Q10 for typing…read more

Taittinger’s (Very) Early Winter Holiday Press Party Rocked

October 28, 2016

Taittinger Champagne is a classic that most people cannot picture the winter holidays without. I was lucky enough to attend a recent (early August) press event called The Art Of Celebrating The Holidays in a gorgeous townhouse in Gramercy Park that including being able to taste all their popular products including the runaway hit Prestige Rose with its lively flavor…read more

Desi Galli: Taking Over The East Village With A Punjabi Punch

October 28, 2016

I recently visited Desi Galli at Avenue B and Tenth Street--this is a second location as they have already caused a big commotion at their Curry Hill spot. They have many classic Indian dishes but they bring the best of the Punjabi/gastropub movement that is so popular in London right to the East Village. (Some people also compare their cuisine…read more

Nuts For Nambe: Blending Modernism With Classicism For A Real Wow Factor!

October 19, 2016

I was recently introduced to Name Jewelry via a blogger's event to announce that Macy's will be the one department store exclusively carrying this stunning handmade line by veteran jewelry designer Carolyn Pollack. Many Macy's bigwigs were there to meet and greet with bloggers and Carolyn herself on a step and repeat and everyone at the event got to peruse…read more

La Chine: The Waldorf Astoria’s Latest Eaterie Is A Real Gem

September 28, 2016

I was lucky enough to attend the opening celebration for La Chine, a gorgeous modern gem of a restaurant located on the Waldorf's lower level. As expected at such a legendary hotel, La Chine is elegant from top to bottom but has a distinctly modern flavor. The restaurant officially opened on November 3 and it is already booked up…read more

Otis Spunkmeyer, You’re One Sweet Dude!

September 28, 2016

My favorite cheap eats are not always at New York restaurants, but sometimes fun new packaged snacks that I encounter at fun food press events like Food Fete and Advance Public Relations' uber-popular Holiday Gift Guide event (which was bigger than ever and held at the Sheraton on West 53rd Street instead of at The Hilton this year). I have…read more

The Gilroy: A Speakeasy That Anyone Can Get Into!

September 27, 2016

I recently visited The Gilroy at the northwest corner of 81st and Second Avenue which has a great classic 1920's speakeasy feel--but I guarantee that you do not have to give in a secret password like was shown in several Three Stooges episodes and countless gangster flicks, LOL! Besides great eats--they have artisanal hard liquor and the mixed drink menu changes…read more

TESSA: An Upper West Side Mediterranean Spot That Will Have You Saying “MMMM”!

September 22, 2016

I recently went to TESSA for the first time and was immediately blown away by it's wide open space (no "close seating" here) and the gorgeous criss cross iron lattice work on the ceiling. It gives a loft space feel but somehow TESSA still feels warm and like a "neighborhood place." When you sit down, you are offered an immense wine list but…read more

Padoca Bakery: The Ultimate Upper East Side Quick Lunch Or Brunch Spot

September 16, 2016

I recently went to Padoca Bakery for the first time--it is on the NW corner of 68th and First on the Upper East Side in the spot where Wok 'N Roll was for many years. Not only does it have a super convenient location, but they have unique Brazilian pastries and sandwiches that you cannot get elsewhere and counter service…read more

Big Bottom Biscuit Bar: My New Favorite Hearty “Bite To Go”!

August 28, 2016

I was lucky enough to get a little sneak peek at Big Bottom Biscuit Bar which is at the front of Osteria Cotta at 513 Columbus Avenue between 84th and 85th Streets last week. I was amazed at how fast and fresh the biscuits were (I got my order in about two minutes). They are served with Stumptown Coffee and and…read more

Olma Caviar Boutique And Lounge On The Upper West Side: More Than Just Caviar

August 16, 2016

For those who love to try many different types of caviar, nothing beats Olma's different locations around town including their most famous one in the Plaza Food Court. But am I a caviar eater? No, that's why I had to pay a visit to the Upper West Side location and try the non-caviar items. I was truly delighted at the…read more

Jill Zarin’s Lux Lunch: Best Hamptons Party Of Summer 2016

August 1, 2016

Jill Zarin's 4th Annual Lux Lunch had "a little something for everyone," as they say. There was a huge BBQ going on by the Zarin's gorgeous Southampton "endless" pool, inside the kitchen was a "create your own chocolates" stand, in the living room was an assortment of highly creative jewelry and clothing designers (including Chic Boutique and Lyla Renai) and…read more

SUPER SATURDAY–As Much Fun For Family As For “Super Shopper” Moms & Dads

July 28, 2016

I love OCFRA's Super Saturday which is one of the most popular and longest running annual events for Ovarian Cancer Research--but did you know it has as many activities for kids as for adults (if not more). There is face painting, Camp Divalycious which features any kind of craft a kid could want to make and even an amusement area complete…read more

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