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    48 LOUNGE

    March 23, 2017 - By 

    You can’t resist the sophisticated swag and upscale ambiance of the 48 Lounge when it’s time to celebrate life in the city. Designed to be a ‘hybrid lounge’ this is the midnight revelers go-to spot right by Rockefeller Center to turn up the dial on your night and bask in the effervescent glow of champagne and celebrities. Paired with their succulent menu you can enjoy the many specialty cocktails that they hold in their repertoire, and if you do your seducing with the taste of their ‘Violet Kiss’ on your lips we won’t tell. To make reservations visit: 48 LOUNGE…

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    THE MARK HOTEL

    March 9, 2017 - By 

    Madison Avenue and 77th Street is the sweet little corner where you’ll find one of the chicest NYC hotels. Loved by the glamouratti, it’s a crisp and stylish oasis. The black and white marble used throughout create a tailored ambiance and provides a clean canvas for the vibrant artwork to really pop. The Mark Hotel is all about the treats and sweets. You’ll enjoy the chilled champagne brought to your room along with delicious Ladurée macarons at your bedside, which is plushly styled with fine Italian linens and bedding by Quagliotti. Every room is features a black-and-white marble bath with…

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    MISERICORDIA DI VENEZIA

    February 24, 2017 - By 

    A LOOK AT THE NEW HISTORY OF VENICE Along the poetic waterways of Venice stand many buildings but one in particular has an incredibly rich story to tell even amongst its architectural partners. The Misericordia di Venezia is a historic building that after an extensive conservation restoration has been renewed to its former glory that today has been given back to the city reviving its ancient vocation of hospitality, breathing new life into the space while accentuating the mystery and charm of the building, enhancing the depth of its historical traditions in every wall and decoration. Founded in the Middle Ages,…

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    THE RED CAT

    February 6, 2017 - By 

    THE CAT’S MEOW The Chelsea district of Manhattan is known for it’s chic eateries and boutiques that catch headlines, however locals are always in the know of the best little spots and very often The Red Cat is where you’ll find them grabbing a night cap or settling in for a cozy Sunday brunch. Founded by the journeyman chef Jimmy Bradley in 1999, who wanted the Chelsea area to have a venue that felt real and at home, where delicious food brought people together to share a dish, a story, and a smile. No matter where I’ve lived, worked or…

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    BENETTI’S FB803 M/Y BLAKE

    February 2, 2017 - By 

    After the successful sale in 2016 of the FB802 Project M/Y Zazou,  Benetti has continued to secure a shorter wait time for future owners by pre-building these sleek 50 meter yachts. The FB800 Custom series is built with a fiberglass hull and an aluminum superstructure, using what has proved to be winning technology developed by Benetti, allowing a much larger use of space in the living area compared to any other yacht of the same size. Now under construction at the Viareggio shipyard, the Benetti FB803 M/Y Blake is scheduled to launch in early 2018. The interior layout of Project…

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    CLOUD 9 : SUPERYACHT

    January 27, 2017 - By 

    CLOUD9 launched January 21st, at  the CRN shipyard in Ancona. Zuccon International Project designed the 74-meter custom superyacht exclusively for the shipyard. The 5 decks yacht characterized by its impressive spaciousness has nevertheless developed the overall impression is of great dynamism. Zuccon architects have developed a system of very balanced lines and surfaces, which gives the 74 meters a sleek and streamlined look: as it moves upwards, the superstructure’s surfaces gradually tilt inward, so as to create a perception of lighter volumes. Such a system has proved to be so effective that it has been proposed once again in the…

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    LOCANDA VERDE – TRIBECA

    January 25, 2017 - By 

    Putting ‘Urban Italian’ on the map it’s the perfect Tribeca venue to delve into delicious cuisine. Instantly recognizable, as well as welcoming, Locanda Verde invites you to join them at the table, open a bottle of rich red Italian wine and settle in for a lunch or dinner that’s hearty and soulful. And, even if you don’t have an Italian grandmother you can still feel love with entrees like ‘My Grandmother’s Ravioli’,or ‘Wood-Fired Garlic Chicken For Two’, and finish it off with a sweet culinary hug of ‘Rhubarb Crostata’. With Robert De Niro as one of the co-owners along with…

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    ANTWERP: GALA 2017

    January 16, 2017 - By 

    Following the successful edition with Joyce DiDonato, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen and Inspiratum are pleased to announce a second edition of the Opera Gala. Mark Friday, March 10, 2017 in your calendars, as opera diva Ann Hallenberg and other great voices from the Agrippina-cast will be singing aria’s and duets. Baroque orchestra Il Pomo d’Oro will also be performing again, this time under the guidance of conductor Stefano Montanari. Especially for this occasion, internationally acclaimed choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui created a new piece with costumes designed by Dries Van Noten. If you want to make this evening truly unforgettable, you can…

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    ÉPICERIE BOULUD

    January 15, 2017 - By 

    Created by the very Daniel Boulud who owns the world renowned Daniel restaurant in Manhattan, Epicerie Boulud is a must visit take-out market, where they even do catering for holiday events. Here all the flavors are fresh and delicious and designed by the same creative genius that has made a name for himself from Palm Beach to Singapore, but you don’t have to call to make reservations. Just drop by and enjoy a yuzu tart, raw oysters, a glass of wine or a cappuccino. The two locations gives you options, but we particularly love the Lincoln Center location. After an…

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    TAO RESTAURANT

    January 11, 2017 - By 

    You are sure to become a TAO-ist once you get a taste of this modern oriental menu. The décor and ambiance create an atmosphere far away from the city rush. The large restaurant is balanced by the intimate mood lighting and anchored by the 16 foot tall Buddha who keeps a meditative watch while sitting next to a pool filled with swimming carp. Originally a 19th century stable for the Vanderbilt family and then a balconied movie theater, TAO New York was transformed into a majestic Asian “temple”, where the menu is infused with its Chinese/Pacific inspiration. Dim sum and…