I love the highly original concept of Maroni's Hot Pots--you can take out or get delivery of gorgeous red ceramic pots full of classic Italian food to serve one to six people. But as of January 2016, you can eat in as well. They have an intimate dining room at their location at 303 East 77th Street in Manhattan that seats…read more

  The world-famous Friars Club celebrated Frank Sinatra¹s 100th birthday with a gala at the Pierre Hotel on January 11, 2016.  Friars Club President, legendary talk show host, Larry King, was be the Master of Ceremonies. Many of the show¹s performers worked directly with Sinatra over the course of his incredible career. Norm Crosby, Tony Danza, Robert Davi, Tom Dreesen, Shawn King, Deana Martin, Frank…read more

    I have been lucky enough to taste many of the food wonders of New York City and beyond, and here are some of my favorite holiday foods and food places. I admit it, most are totally fabulous all year round! I have a wicked sweet tooth and I was so excited to be part of the legendary fifth…read more

Clinique's A Case Of The Pretties has some of the greatest eye, cheek and lip colors we have come across all year. You can purchase it for only $29.50 at Bloomingdale's plus get the fantastic gift with purchase they are now offering that includes a small bottle of their famous Happy fragrance and a great new deep plum matte lipstick.…read more

I recently visited legendary Russian jewelry design Alex Soldier's studio in the garment district of Manhattan. My eyes lit up upon entering the clean and chic space filled with display cases of not only his fabulous precious and semi-precious jewelry currently for sale in luxe stores like Neiman's and Bergdorf's, but real gold and gemstone awards he created for the…read more

I recently sauntered on down to Semsom at 2 Astor Place, to the immediate left of the legendary Astor Place Haircutters, an East Village mainstay for 40-something years. It took the place of the Financier Patisserie that use to be on this loft-like ground level spot. Semsom is not your typical "run in and grab a bite" fast food place. The…read more