Luxe Life NYC - Part 3

Baldor Bite: A Gourmand’s Paradise Featuring Exotic Veggies, Nuts, Meat, Pasta, Cheese and Fun Photo Ops!

April 26, 2024

Baldor is one of the top suppliers of provisions to restaurants across Manhattan and you probably often see their trucks unloading in front of your favorite eateries! The Baldor Bite show brings together the company's network of top chefs, farmers and food brands and hundreds of them converge on Basketball City to mix and mingle and give out plenty of…read more

Food

STK: Steak, Sugared Donuts And More Modern American Delights Perfect For Mother’s Day And Beyond!

April 26, 2024

I was lucky enough to try the price fixe lunch menu at STK and was blown away! Above you can see the Amazon prime cheese beef sliders known as the LIL' BRGRs that I had as a starter and which you can purchase on their own for only $6. That makes them NYC's cheapest luxury burgers and they really can…read more

Food

AperiBar: A Real Gastronomic Gem In Midtown!

April 25, 2024

The new lunch menu at AperiBar by the Charlie Palmer Collective just started on Tuesday, April 16 and will be offered Tuesdays through Thursdays from Noon to 2 p.m for an undisclosed amount of time. Diners can expect: All new Lunch Prix Fixe offering antipasti, secondi and dolci, with choice of two courses for $29 or three courses for $35 Antipasti…read more

Food

Easter Food ‘N Fun Guide!

March 15, 2024

There are so many innovative dessert and savory food options for Easter 2024! I enjoy a good dinner spread and dessert table followed by an Easter morning candy blast. Here are some of my top picks that will work for even the most serious foodies as well as fussy kids! I comes as no surprise that I pretty much love…read more

Food

Park Ave Kitchen By David Burke: Amazing Modern American Cuisine With A Whimsical Touch!

March 8, 2024

I don't have to tell you that Chef David Burke puts as much effort into the "wow factor" as he does into selecting the ingredients and preparing his legendary Modern American fare. Dishes like Clothesline Bacon where diners cut pieces of thick artisanal bacon with scissors and Lollipop Tree where the colorful cake pops come in every flavor from cheesecake…read more

Travel

Motto By Hilton: Your New Go-To Midtown Hotel For Comfort And Value!

February 23, 2024

I recently took a one-day staycation at the Motto By Hilton at 152 West 48th Street, right in the heart of Times Square. (There is another fabulous property in Chelsea.) Starting at $174 per night, you get incredible bang for your buck as each room has the biggest flat screen TVs that I have ever seen in a hotel (your…read more

Food

Panda Harlem: Asian Fusion With A Chic Club Vibe!

February 9, 2024

You will be pleasantly surprised by the unique atmosphere of Panda Harlem, a restaurant of the notable Dream Hospitality Group. The prices are super reasonable, the space is ultra chic and the portions are generous. Did I fail to mention that cocktails are in the $9 to $14 price point for the most part? You will get your money’s worth…read more

Food

Sugar Factory’s Fun-Filled Valentine’s Day Menu: You’ll Love The Fun Vibes And Divine Flavors!

February 6, 2024

I had never been to a Sugar Factory location before last week and I am glad that I got to experience their ultra fun Valentine’s Day menu—officially called “Love Is In The Air”—which includes classics like filet mignon and prime rib but also has wild and wacky choices! These inventive menu items include red drinks served in red mailboxes (with…read more

Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: All You Need From Macarons To Diamonds!

January 30, 2024

There’s so much to love about MacKenzie Limited’s Valentine’s Petit Fours from the moist cake to the sweet fillings to the adorable adornments. A mix of vanilla and chocolate, they are lovingly hand-decorated to celebrate the holiday of love. Choose from one or two dozen Valentine's Petit Fours. Each order of one dozen serves up to 6. The box of…read more

Entertainment

The Sopranos Sites Tour: From The Lincoln Tunnel To “The Bing,” It’s A Blast!

January 12, 2024

I recently went on the 25th anniversary edition of On Location Tours’ long-standing Sopranos Sites Tour which gives you an up close and personal look at many memorable and obscure filming locations. Most are in the cities surrounding Newark like Kearny, Bloomfield, Lodi and North Bergen. This tour will definitively change the way that you view The Garden State forever.…read more

Food

Patisserie Vanessa: This Authentic Upper East Side Bakery & Cafe Has Holiday Items That Will Become Your Favorites Year Round!

December 22, 2023

I don’t hide it—I think that Patisserie Vanessa is the best bakery/cafe combo on the Upper East Side and at least in the Top 5 of the entire New York tristate area! Owners Vanessa (full name Magali Vanessa Silengo) and hubby Marc know what they are doing. After ten years of being in the retail baking trade (providing desserts for…read more

Food

Just Call The Pierre Your “Home For The Holidays”! They Have Many Amazing Events To Help Ring Out The Old And Ring In The New!

December 22, 2023

The Pierre Hotel has so many great choices for celebrating the holidays in style and I can tell you firsthand that they never disappoint. The history is amazing, too—totally unrelated to food, this is where Joni Mitchell penned “Woodstock” in 1969, the site of the biggest American jewel heist ever back at the beginning of 1972, where David Bowie stayed…read more

Lifestyle

The Best Of Food & Wine For Holiday 2023!

December 8, 2023

Everyone loves to enjoy themselves food and drink wise over the holidays—it’s great to just indulge and not worry once per year for a few days! Here are some of my top picks both for holiday gifting and dining. You can tell my deep love for rich and unusual food and drinks from this quick and fun list! MacKenzie Limited…read more

Food

Returning To “The Scene Of The Brine”: You Can Never Get Enough Juicy Chicken!

December 7, 2023

Brine is a unique casual chicken restaurant in Chelsea at 15th Street and Eighth Avenue. You cannot beat the varieties of chicken styles and the fact that brining the bird makes it naturally tender and juicy. Portions are large and one lunch entree like a half grilled chicken with fries for $18.79 can easily feed two people with big appetites…read more

Lifestyle

Top Holiday 2023 Beauty & Fragrance Picks!

December 4, 2023

I love these crowd pleasing, long lasting chic beauty and fragrance products for gifting. All are priced at $25 to $160 so they are truly affordable luxuries that range from moisturizers to curling irons! The newest women’s fragrance release from DKNY is DKNY Be Delicious Orchard Street Eau de Parfum and I was lucky enough to go to the launch…read more

Lifestyle

Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Quick Picks That You Can’t Go Wrong With!

November 30, 2023

Here is a quick selection of a dozen or so items that are real crowd pleasing items. All items are $25 to $399 so they are also affordable to the average person. If you are in the market for stocking stuffers, some of them might even fit into a holiday stocking. I am crazy about Bluetooth ear buds that actually…read more

Food

The Newest Eataly Location: Bringing “Real Deal” Italian Fare To Soho!

November 22, 2023

I don’t have to tell you that Eataly features the “best of the best” of authentic Italian fare to eat on the premises or take home. They have plenty of great gift baskets and wrapped panettone that you cannot find anywhere else in the city! (I plan to purchase several of these for the holidays.) I perused all these great…read more

Food

Fogo De Chao: Enjoying VIP Night At Their Newest Location In Willowbrook Mall (Wayne, NJ)!

November 17, 2023

I adore Fogo De Chao but up until last night the only location that I had visited was the one right across the street from the Museum Of Modern Art in Midtown! I was thrilled to get to attend the VIP opening event/dinner at the newest Fogo location at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, NJ. About 200 guests got the royal…read more

Entertainment

Bank Of America Winter Village: Bringing Bryant Park Alive For The Holiday Season! Check Out The Tree Lighting on 11/28 at 6 PM!

November 16, 2023

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will host its annual Tree Lighting on Tuesday, November 28, at 6pm. This year’s event will be hosted by Broadway performers Jessica Vosk and Mauricio Martínez and will feature a stellar lineup of live skating performances from Olympic skaters Mariah Bell, Karen Chen, Ryan Bradley, and World Champion skating pair Alexa Knierim…read more

Beauty

Bath And Body Works: My Top Picks For Holiday Gifting!

November 13, 2023

I was lucky enough to do a press “shopalong” at the wonderful, user friendly Bath And Body Works store on the SW corner of 23rd Street and Park Avenue South. It was truly a “winter wonderland” experience and I was thrilled to pick out the top four or five items that work as everything from stocking stuffers to holiday dinner…read more

Lifestyle

Love Vs. Design Makes Wallpaper That Is The Perfect Pick Me Up For A New York City Apartment!

November 8, 2023

Living in the heart of the metropolis that's New York City brings both challenges and delights but it goes without saying that personal space is limited—plus everyone wants to have a stylish apartment even if they’re working with 500 square feet or less (which most of us are). The interior design trend gaining popularity and making city living more convenient…read more

Entertainment

The Launch Of Lenovo’s Legion Go—The Brand’s First Ever Hand Held Gaming Device!

November 6, 2023

I was so lucky to be able to attend the launch of Lenovo’s first ever hand held gaming device, the Lenovo Legion Go, at the gorgeous Nomo Hotel at 9 Crosby Street in Soho. It was great fun to go to different booths in the room and check out Lenovo gaming devices both new and old, eat delicious food and…read more

Food

Wonder Bread’s Wonder-Ful Event At Macy’s: Mixing Philanthropy With A “Night Time Breakfast” Prepared by Katie Lee Biegel!

November 3, 2023

Last night’s event at Macy’s cooking school on the 8th floor was a lot of fun! Katie Lee Biegel and her colleagues made a fabulous “night time breakfast” for about 25 influencers. There were mimosas, frittata, sautéed golden potatoes and the star of the evening, a Caramel Apple French Toast Sandwich made with Wonder Bread. The event also celebrated Wonderbread’s…read more

Food

Philippe Chow Gives Back During National Breast Cancer Month

October 30, 2023

Philippe By Philippe Chow restos have a few breast cancer awareness initiatives happening this month. I went to the downtown location in the trendy Dream Hotel (355 West 16th Street) to get the full Philippe Chow experience! I actually visited for Philippe Chow’s official breast cancer awareness dinner called Chow For A Change on October 26th and loved every minute…read more

Travel

Cunard’s Queen Anne Prepares To Set Sail With An Amazing Event at Cipriani 25 Broadway!

October 29, 2023

I was lucky enough to attend a magical event for travel press and agents back on October 18, 2023, when Cunard introduced elements of their newest ship, Queen Anne. This stunningly beautiful celebratory event at the company’s former NYC offices 25 Broadway – now known as Cipriani 25 Broadway. Unveiling art by contemporary artwork that will appear on board and…read more

New York Events

The Noel Shoe Museum Gala: A “Soleful” Event That Shoe Addicts Shouldn’t Miss!

October 28, 2023

I was lucky enough to attend second annual Noel Shoe Museum Gala on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. Vintage, rare, shoes were on display. For the first time in the United States, two incredible "living shoes" created by Italian artist Johannes Stoetter, were performed by contortionists. One shoe was a zebra print and…read more