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    MASA

    March 27, 2017 - By 

    Lotus, sheared paper thin, white and lacy. Wasabi, subtle, unassuming, explosive, the delicate green paste ground by a stone. Fire sparks. Gold leaf. Water bathing a carved cucumber. Each element is crafted by master chef, Masayoshi Takayama, who has spent his life in the pursuit of capturing the essence and character of each ingredient and elevating it to its highest self. Masa is a Michelin-starred venue where you explore your sense of taste in a unique way. He paints his culinary canvas with a palette of pure flavor and the true artistry is revealed on your palate. Here you consume…

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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 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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    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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    PRINT – MANHATTAN

    January 22, 2017 - By 

    Let’s do brunch, lunch, or pre theater. Print, a nouveau American dining experience in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, has been turning heads since its arrival on the lounge scene. With their focus on sustainably grown foods, they source the finest and most nutritious ingredients to make some of their one of a kind menu offerings. Serving everything from breakfast to late night cocktails, any time of day you can savor the flavors as nature intended. Buttermilk biscuits all dressed up in sweet, ripe seasonal jams and fresh whipped butter is something that many New Yorkers like to call…

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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…

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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…

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    SMYTH REIMAGINED

    September 22, 2016 - By 

    The Smyth hotel is known for being Tribeca’s living room, a veritable gathering place for the city dwellers of Lower Manhattan to stop in and enjoy a cocktail or dinner with friends. And, even if you’re new to town this easy, relaxed and gracious environment is a place that you will proudly call your home away from home. Located between NYC’s Financial District, SoHo, and the West Village, Tribeca is a fabulous central hub for Michelin starred restaurants, art galleries, shopping, theater, the Tribeca Film Festival; you’re ideally located for easy access to all NYC has to offer. With an…