At-home parties are a bit of a rarity in New York. Blame it on the reasons you will—abundant restaurant choices, seasoned mixologists, fierce dance floors—but thanks to one recent (and might we say genius) collaboration, lack of apartment bar space can no longer be one of them. Enter the Gin Wheel, the brainchild of Bombay Sapphire EAST and design firm […]

For some, dressing head to toe in red, white, and blue is a bit much, but everyone still want to look patriotically pretty. Well, you still can still show your star power with some of these easy and subtle (or not), makeup ideas! A subtle smoked out blend: While not necessarily a smokey eye, this great-looking blending achieves the same […]

Perfectly situated right across the street from Bloomingdale’s, Anassa Taverna is a welcome addition to Midtown. Shoppers can rest their weary feet at the full bar, complete with an ample selection of Greek wines. The new Greek restaurant is headed by Tim Pappas and the team behind Avra. The two-level restaurant transports diners straight to Greece with its light and […]

Now that summer is in full swing and the 4th of July is right around the corner, it’s time to get on planning those summer barbeque menus! But the old standbys of hamburgers and hot dogs –as delicious as they may be –are not so waistline friendly for those of us looking to stay in top swimsuit shape throughout the […]

If you’re anything like me, and every other New Yorker I know, the thought of spending most summer weekends in the city is nothing short of anxiety provoking. With excessive heat literally oozing from every building in existence and no way to hit the beach without the hideous traffic or too-uncomfortable-for-words subway ride in beach gear, staying organized and well-informed […]

June 26th marked the one-year anniversary of the great Nora Ephron’s death. Best known for writing classic romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally… and Sleepless in Seattle, Ephron’s journalistic and literary achievements are sometimes forgotten. The daughter of two screenwriters, and one of four sisters, all of whom became writers of some sort, her pedigree and talent were obvious […]

Weekends in NYC are active, fun, and really help you unwind after a long work week, but there are also great weekday happy hours and plenty of spruced up menus to entice your inner foodie. If you want to be in the know on what’s happening in NYC, then keep reading because summer in the city is sure going to […]

Marco Polo Ristorante in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, just celebrated an iconic anniversary in the restaurant industry. Thirty (30) years this beloved Italian restaurant has won the hearts and stomachs of locals, families, and generations of New Yorkers. Joseph Chirico, the owner, immigrated in 1964 where he then founded Marco Polo Ristorante. People thought he was crazy for opening a fine dining […]

  Written by Sandra Rose Salathe It’s no secret that us woman spend a sufficient amount of time obsessing over what to wear. With the weather heating up, (thanks to the start of summer), that obsession transforms into a full on state of mania. But what a lot of us woman fail to realize is that men have just as […]

Planning your 4th of July weekend can be stressful. Many places book up fast and cost quite a pretty penny. Nix the at-home barbeque and do something nice for yourself this holiday weekend! Looking for a hot getaway? Check in to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona, for its third annual ‘Fourth of July Freedom Fest,’ taking place July 4-7th. […]