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    RESTAURANT: FIG & OLIVE

    The Fig & Olive restaurant in the Meatpacking District is truly a great New York dining experience. Organic and sustainably grown olive oil is the backbone to their success as each dish is deliciously prepared with this rich green-gold oil. Appetizer to dessert, each dish has been carefully thought out and prepared so much so that you can taste the love. It’s an elegant and comfortable environment and we highly recommend the crostini.   “At FIG & OLIVE, I want to highlight our menu’s core ingredient of olive oil, which we use in place of butter in our dishes. From…

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    BORGO EGNAZIA

    Follow a winding road to shores of Puglia, Italy and there you will find a place so beautiful there are no words.The creamy white stones of the architecture rise up out of the arid countryside, a village like no where else. Seeming like an Etruscan dream envisioned by a Hollywood set designer the Borgo Egnazia is always elegant and camera ready around every corner, curve and villa with the Adriatic Sea as her backdrop. Each suite and villa is designed to have an innate sensuality and earthiness that comes from the finest stone, marbles, woods, and plush linens all painted…

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    MILAN: VASILIKI KOUZINA

    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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    48 LOUNGE

    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

    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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    TAO RESTAURANT

    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

    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…