“In Rome I am weighted down by a lack of momentum, the inertia of a spent civilization. In New York I feel plugged into a strong alternating current of hope and despair.” Ted Morgan
If you grew up in NYC, you most likely have visited Coney Island in the summer. This iconic spot at the Southernmost tip of Brooklyn is the perfect spot for lounging on the beach, strolling down the boardwalk, or visiting…
Who makes the best chocolate chip cookies? We all have our favorite bakeries and recipes for this classic cookies. But I had read about Levain Bakery chocolate chip walnut cookies time and time again. They have been highlighted by several local…
If you are ever to visit New York City, do it in the spring (the fall is great too!) I was lucky enough to be home in NYC recently. I was accompanied by my little family (baby jet lag and…
I’ll admit it. I am a stickler about matching things, especially when it comes to decor. I like to have sets – a set of 8 dishes, a pair of 2 chairs for a living room, or a trio of coordinating candlesticks….
I love being a visitor in my own city. I really recommend breaking out of the routine and doing something out of the ordinary – talk a stroll down a different street, look at the details in a place you…
Fashionistas, get together and have fun on September 8th! Oh if I was only in NYC this week! Designers throughout New York City and a few select cities are opening their doors and having all kinds of parties and special…
Genius. Madman. Visionary.Alexander McQueen was called many things, but at the end of the day was a clothing designer that dared to unabashedly use imagery and shapes to evoke emotions in his clothing designs and shows. He was particularly entranced…
Each man reads his own meaning into New York. Meyer Berger Source: 1, 2, 3 It’s interesting being from a place that evokes so many different meanings in other people – for some it evokes a feel of excited, bustling people…
Parks are a prized commodity in Manhattan. It’s no wonder they started building parks above the streets of NYC. The High Line opened earlier this year to provide a bit of refuge from the bustling streets of the Meatpacking district. …