Luxe Life NYC - Part 2

NYFW For Spring-Summer 2023: A Few Of My Wow Moments!

September 15, 2022

NYFW is not what it used to be. There are less designers, less parties and less swag--especially when it comes to press people like yours truly! I still had a good time. Here are a few moments that really turned my head! My favorite designer of the week was...Vivienne Tam! Here colorful flowing prints had the crowd going crazy. She…read more

New York Events

The Fragrance Foundation Media Connections Brunch: Bringing Together The Best Of The Industry To Celebrate Diversity And Opportunity!

September 11, 2022

The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) recently hosted an intimate gathering of about 40 industry leaders, including brand owners, designers, media, influencers and style makers to celebrate New York Fashion Week and learn the latest on #FragranceForwardTFF sweeping industry-wide initiative dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the fragrance industry, at every level. Kathleen Hou, Francisco Costa, Linda G. Levy, Musa…read more

Fashion

A NYFW Must-See: The Jane Morgan In My Style Performance Gown Exhibit At The 3 West Club!

September 10, 2022

I had a fabulous time at the Jane Morgan In My Style launch party this past Friday night in midtown on the fourth floor of 3 West 51st Street, also known as the 3 West Club. I was hoping Ms. Morgan would turn up since she curated this exhibit herself with the help of Bonnie Bien from LaPresse PR and…read more

Food

Side Door: A Cool And Casual Midtown East Gastropub Experience!

September 5, 2022

I have to say that I have not had much Gastropub experience but I have had enough to know that Side Door--conveniently located at 151 East 57th between Third and Lexington--has an insane variety of cuisines that puts them light years ahead in this grub genre. German specialities like weinerschnitzel, Polish/Ukrainian legends like pierogies, American BBQ classics like rib stickin'…read more

New York Events

The El Ta’Koy Soho Summer Luau: Summer In The City Fun With Amazing Views!

September 1, 2022

I never knew about El Ta'Koy until a I got a pitch letter from its PR team inviting me to one of their Soho Summer Luaus out on Terrace On 7 at The Dominick (246 Spring Street)--the most luxurious and modern hotel in Tribeca. I had not had Hawaiian food in years and when I read that they had a…read more

New York Events

The Landmark Hospitality 20th Anniversary Party: Fun, Food And Fireworks On The Hudson!

August 26, 2022

Over the past 20 years, Landmark Hospitality has built a huge and diversified portfolio of restaurants, venues and boutique hotels in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas. (Hudson House in Jersey City hosted a party for Nancy Shevell's family freight business and hubby Paul McCartney actually performed!) To celebrate the "Big 20" milestone, owners Frank and Jeanne Cretella (pictured above…read more

Food

Il Gradino: Stellar Southern Italian Fare On The Upper East Side!

August 20, 2022

Il Gradino, a new 66-seat Southern Italian eatery started by Diego Argudo the beloved former captain at the legendary Scalintella, is filled to the brim starting every night about 6:30 and that is for a few different reasons. The first reason is that the food is prepared to order, meaning that the staff gladly takes your preferences into consideration and…read more

Food

The Yale Immersive Dining Experience: Great Food, Wine And A Little Pasta Making Session!

August 19, 2022

I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Yale Immersive Dining Experience presented by the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable and La Molisana pasta held at Yale's main and very gorgeous dining hall, Schwarzman Center. Press and food service business professionals gathered together for 90 minutes of making fresh pasta with some of La Molisana and Schwarzman Center chefs. I found…read more

Food

A Fun-Filled Visit to Masseria Dei Vini and Masseria Caffè That You Should Try Out For Yourself!

August 19, 2022

Wow, if you are an appreciator of fine authentic Southern Italian fare from around both Puglia and Naples, Masseria Dei Vini on Ninth Avenue between 57th and 58th Street might just be your dream restaurant--but don't go in without checking out Masseria Caffè immediately north or it first! They have the finest selection of homemade bombolini, cannoli, eclairs, ricotta cheesecake…read more

New York Events

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