My friend Brooke just told me a great story about a recent trip to NYC during which she went in search of The Four Seasons Restaurant, because she had heard it is an amazing (and historic) space designed by Phillip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe. Like a lot of people, she assumed it was [...]
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Tweeds – Riverhead, New York
July 22, 2011
Riverhead isn’t exactly glamorous, but if you are in the Hamptons and are up for some good food in an out-of-the-ordinary venue, you might give Tweeds a try. Bison meat is known for it’s nutritional benefits, and at Tweeds bison is the specialty. Everything else we tasted–from local heirloom tomato and mozzarella salad to beef filet to [...]
Crosby Street Hotel – SoHo
September 20, 2010
I promise to post about my Ashram experience soon (I am alive, although barely), but first some more intel from the bon vivants just back from NYC:
The Crosby Street Hotel is a favorite in SoHo, a perfect spot to have champagne on the garden terrace in good weather. And what’s better than enjoying some bubbles [...]
Apothéke – Manhattan
September 18, 2010
Here’s one of the many tips for hitting the town in Manhattan from my friends fresh back from fashion week…
Tucked away in Chinatown, Apothéke is an apothecary-themed cocktail bar that is a magical little place to get a drink. The stunning interior is a bar and lounge area modeled after old European apothecaries. What’s even more unique [...]
Harvest On Hudson – New York
May 25, 2010
Two very in-the-know New York girls recently told me that Harvest On Hudson is one of their favorite excursions just outside of Manhattan. Harvest is a beautiful restaurant set in a Tuscan farmhouse overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades. It is an ideal setting for dining inside or out, with gorgeous sunset views and [...]
Aero – Manhattan
March 19, 2010
Aero by Thomas O’Brien is a favorite destination of my friend Jon, who owns his own home furnishings store in Dallas (Haven) and has impeccable taste. Every time I see him I admire his work bag, one of the things Aero is known for. Jon is always listing Aero as one of the best places to [...]
Oak – Manhattan and Brooklyn
March 7, 2010
It seems like every actress and model is name dropping Oak as their favorite store lately. Put this on your list for modern clothing and accessories (mens’ stuff too) next time you are in New York. There’s a Manhattan and a Brooklyn location, and they have some great finds online. www.oaknyc.com
Blue Tree – Manhattan
December 27, 2009
This store has come up in conversations twice in the last week so I think I better post it. Blue Tree is a boutique in New York City owned by actress Phoebe Cates that features unique clothing, home accessories, kids stuff, and gifts from around the world. Many of my friends say they love it [...]
Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons Jewelry
November 10, 2009
You know by now that I love unusual and earthy jewelry, and my friend Megan just showed me this interesting work– Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons by Manhattan artist Derrick R. Cruz. Cruz takes interesting objects from the past, such as piano keys, and combines them with charms and fine metals to create philosophical, narrative [...]
The St. Regis Hotel – New York City
November 3, 2009
I never know where to stay in Manhattan. There are just so many choices. I’ve been asking my friends about their favorite hotels lately, and coincidentally two of them named the St. Regis in New York City as one of their top favorites worldwide. One of them, Capera, lived in Manhattan for many years, and [...]
