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    ENTERTAINING: Sexy Pours For The Holidays

    December 14, 2022 - By 

    Holiday parties call for holiday cocktails. Instead of the same old same old, why not sip from a different cup this year? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite drinks for you to try. Enjoy with friends and enjoy responsibly. Ferrari Perlé Can it even be a party if there isn’t something sparkling, bubbly, and golden? This holiday season we invite you to open a bottle from the fast lane. Ferrari is no stranger to the winner’s circle and their Trento is the official sparkling wine of the Formula1. This Italian Trentodoc is a velvety dream and the perlage is…

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    RESTAURANT: THE BAR ROOM

    October 12, 2018 - By 

    This American Bistro stands out among those in Manhattan’s Midtown East district for their distinctively delicious cuisine and old school glam ambience. Though the pin-tucked cushions, gilded mirrors, and muraled ceiling beckon you to come in, it is the menu that makes you stay. The seasonal offerings are always on point and richly flavored at The Bar Room, where you’ll find an addictive Korean B-B-Q sandwich, a truffled burger, and an ample brunch menu that they pair with their trademark cocktails. Already a neighborhood favorite there is something satisfying about this Art Nouveau inspired establishment on East 60th and Park.…

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    RESTAURANT: NUR

    June 6, 2018 - By 

    Explore the flavors of the Middle East in the middle of NYC, traveling from plate to plate as NUR creates an adventurous itinerary for your taste buds.   First visit Damascus with the Qatayef, a crispy Syrian pancake filled with spiced lamb and a yogurt ayran chaser; then onward towards Turkey with their Turkish Delight On The Hudson, a seared foie gras with rhubarb, figs and honey lavender yogurt; then head west to Casablanca to try Chraime, a tomato and poached fish stew served with mussels and hand rolled couscous with pumpkin tershi; and finally the Hills Of Jerusalem have…

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    TRAVEL: BAROS DREAMS

    May 2, 2018 - By 

    It’s Not A Mirage, It’s The Maldives Have you ever dreamed of racing a pod of dolphins in your personal sailboat somewhere off in the Indian Ocean? Maybe after a few competitive rounds you shimmy into your diving suit and with a deft roll off of the boat’s hull you splash into the blue waters that are the perfect shade of heaven, the air bubbles fizz and rise up around you like you just jumped into a glass of champagne as you swim lower into the sea in search of the legendary botanical gardens of the undersea variety. Coral reefs…

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    RESTAURANT: AQUAVIT

    March 30, 2018 - By 

    In the land of the midnight sun a special culinary collision occurs, wild seafood caught within the deep icy waters inherently becomes paired with a harvest from the dark forest; wild game, berries and mushrooms. These worlds juxtapose perfectly on the plate and the palate. Native of Sweden, Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson brings an authentic flair to the menu, which under her leadership secured a  second Michelin Star for Aquavit, making her the second female chef in the U.S. to run a two-star kitchen and the first ever Swedish female chef to do so. The unique Nordic flavor profile, such…

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    MILAN: VASILIKI KOUZINA

    June 18, 2017 - By 

    When in Rome do as the Romans do; when in Milan do as the Milanese do and try something new. A favorite destination for foreign flavors, Vasiliki Kouzina is a Greek restaurant with Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Inspired by the elements of the sea and the richness of simple ingredients with a complex flavor profile. Each bite is filled with a gracious warmth  and the essence of nature; black olives, pickles, anchovies, halloumi, pastourmas, avgolemono, and oregano. The sea, mountain, and sky enclosed in a dolmadaki… Sipping a glass of Greek wine as you savor a souvlaki you can almost…

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    PERRIER-JOUËT: BLANC DE BLANCS

    May 28, 2017 - By 

    OF WATER & EARTH Water, subtly drawn up from fresh rain soaked soil, delicately rises throughout every twisted branch, tendril, and star shaped leaf, finally making its way into the small colorful spheres, slowly filling them with the essences of the vine and surrounding terroir. Captured  within the fleshy walls, each globe sipping up the rain until it has reached fullness and becomes a plump succulent fruit filled with the sweetest juices. The particular succulent fruit of the moment is the bright Chardonnay clusters from France where Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps, of Perrier-Jouët, personally selected an elegant blend of floral…

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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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    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…

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    DINING DUO

    January 6, 2017 - By 

    Here are two of our favorite restaurants to indulge in the fine dining that New York City is famous for. Exploring these venues takes dining to new and delicious heights. Per Se Fine dining at its best, Per Se is a special restaurant. The atmosphere is soothing and chic creating the perfect ambiance to experience a world class menu created by Thomas Keller. This is Chef Keller’s second three-Michelin-starred property featuring his daily nine-course tasting menu, and a nine-course vegetable tasting menu, using classic French technique and the finest quality ingredients available. An award-winning wine list, boasting more than 2,000…