Luxe Life NYC - Part 7

NY Now Show For Winter 2025: Getting Up Close With Cutting Edge Tabletop Items & More At The Javits Center!

NY Now Show For Winter 2025: Getting Up Close With Cutting Edge Tabletop Items & More At The Javits Center!

The Red Dress Collection Concert: An Annual & Unforgettable Event To Support The American Heart Association!

The Red Dress Collection Concert: An Annual & Unforgettable Event To Support The American Heart Association!

How to Design the Ultimate Dog-Friendly Backyard

How to Design the Ultimate Dog-Friendly Backyard

Creating The Perfect Valentine’s Day Celebration At Home With Omaha Steaks, Moet ‘N More!

Creating The Perfect Valentine’s Day Celebration At Home With Omaha Steaks, Moet ‘N More!

The Top Trends in Luxury Kitchen Renovations For 2025!

The Top Trends in Luxury Kitchen Renovations For 2025!

Swim USA Preview: Checking Out Styles From Miraclesuit, Magicsuit, Mimi Flamingo & More!

Swim USA Preview: Checking Out Styles From Miraclesuit, Magicsuit, Mimi Flamingo & 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Royalton Rooftop: Taking The NYC Lounge Experience To New Heights!

May 25, 2022

You won't believe your eyes when you first reach the Royalton Rooftop in the Royalton Park Avenue Hotel on the SW corner of 29th Street and Park Avenue South. Guests get a truly unique city view that cannot be found anywhere else in the Nomad neighborhood. There is a terrace on each side of the lounge and you get to…read more

David Burke Tavern: The Quintessential Modern American Dining Experience! (It’s Sooooooooo New York!)

May 22, 2022

I was so thrilled to be able to visit David Burke Tavern last week. The legendary chef (who first became a superstar in his field back in 2003 with ultra successful David Burke & Donatella) seems to believe in the motto "go big or go home." The creative presentations of classic Modern American dishes are something that you will never…read more

Mosaic Foods Open Their First Store (And It’s Amazing)!

May 20, 2022

You might already be a fan of Mosaic Foods and have been one of the happy customers who have ordered your vegetarian and vegan meals from there since it first started three years ago. This brand is the forerunner of high end yet reasonably priced frozen vegan meals that can be heated in a flash. Not only that, but recipes…read more

Balvanera: Outstanding Argentinian Fare In A Cool Lower East Side Setting! (It’s Fun And Filling!)

May 6, 2022

It goes without saying that some NYC neighborhoods just have tons of character but it's especially the ones that still have most of their original low rise buildings from 100 years ago that really feel romantic and cozy. Now take this setting, add in a fabulous corner storefront resto with some of the city's best Argentinian fare and you've got…read more

The Fabulous Makeup Show NYC Is Back This Weekend And Runs Through Monday, May 2, 2022!

April 29, 2022

Once a year, the Makeup Show NYC brings you some of the most influential artists and brands in the beauty industry in a big blowout where you can catch up on the latest trends and products (plus mix and mingle with the A List of the industry). Two of the superstar makeup artists who appear at the workshop but also…read more

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022: The Best Of Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Small Electronics & More!

April 24, 2022

Mother's Day gifting does not have to be difficult however you do want to buy something for Mom that is useful so that it does not end up in the back of a closet! I've picked out a few "on trend" high quality gifts that are all priced between $25 and $300 so you won't break the bank--and I guarantee…read more

Redeye Grill: Rediscovering A Midtown West “Classic”!

April 22, 2022

Redeye Grill is a jewel in the crown of the Fireman Hospitality Group but I probably do not have to tell you that! This Modern American brasserie style resto has served solid fare that ranges from great steaks to the freshest seafood for decades now. (It is probably best known for its award winning fish dishes more than anything else…read more

Mother’s Day 2022: The Best Of Food & Beverage Gifting!

April 21, 2022

Have a mom who's a foodie and a "bevvie" (beverage lover)? I've picked out a few items that you might like to surprise Mom with. You can mix 'n match them and they are all quite unique (especially the beverage pick)! I have also thrown in Persona Nutrition for the super health oriented Mom so that her daily regime of…read more

Four Of The Best Sneaker Tributes To NYC!

April 7, 2022

Sneakers are hugely popular now, but these kicks also have a long history with the city of New York. The New York Times pointed out that the sneakerhead culture began with the Black basketball and hip-hop communities from urban New York in the 70s and the 80s. Back then, sneakers were first viewed as purely for sports and accessories for…read more

UN Plaza Grill: Where Upscale Fare, Chic Decor & Friendly Service Create Many A Memorable Meal!

March 3, 2022

I have been to UN Plaza Grill a few times in the past for press events including high end fragrance launches but I never got to sit down for a real meal at this classy kosher eatery until recently. To say I was pleasantly surprised was an understatement. My foodie pal Gail and I enjoyed several of the menu's staples…read more

Spending A Perfect Sunday On Arthur Avenue

February 14, 2022

I recently decided to create the perfect Sunday afternoon by visiting a few Bronx Little Italy establishments--all within a two minute walk from each other on the legendary Arthur Avenue! Each has something different to offer but all have one thing in common--they serve authentic Southern Italian food items! My secret is to take things from local stores and bakeries…read more

Ichiran: You’ll Be Raving Over Their Ramen!

February 9, 2022

I recently headed over to Ichiran for the first time and I have to say that it was something new and completely different in Japanese dining. It has a great location very close to the N/R train at 49th and Broadway and it is getting to be so popular that they had to set up stanchions outside that are there…read more

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