Winter brings jackets, the shivers and interiorization. We spend more time indoors-transferring bacteria from surface to face from limb. All the while, our immune systems are compromised. We need, therefore, take precaution. Here are 10 effective ways to prevent and combat the winter cold and flu that do not involve medications, doctors or controversial flu […]
Wine Enthusiast hosted yet another scrumptious and sumptuous celebration of 100 Best Wine Restaurants around the U.S. Known for their delicious pairings of extraordinary food and wine, the restaurants were represented by their respective beverage coordinators. I had the pleasure of speaking to managers from Veritas in Columbus […]
Our waste production has spiraled out of control. Tidal waves of plastic bottles, straws, caps and bags intoxicating fish, whales, and oceanic reefs—the natural beauty that at once just ‘kept on giving’—is in bad shape. It is asking for our help and cleanup. Thoughtless and blind for too long, it’s now time to give back […]
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group hosted an incredible opening party for his new downtown restaurant and event space—Manhatta and Bay Room. Set on the entire 60th floor of the 28 Liberty St. Tower—the 360 degree glass enclave boasts 38,000 square feet for both restaurant (Manhatta) and event space (Bayroom), hereby making it one of […]
“Perfumes and wines are almost the same. It’s all about feeling, taste—there is no truth. Its really what you feel, and about balancing elegance, length, tannins, and food pairing” -Nathalie Bour Hecquet Having attended a Domaine de Grangeneuve wine tasting at Le Coq Rico this week, a dry, Monday palate sprung into fragrant garden. Wine […]
The C-CAP, or Careers through Culinary Arts Program held their 2018 annual benefit on the last day of February. It featured over 30 of NYC’s finest Restaurants and chefs. Since founded in 1990 by Richard Grausman , a cookbook author and culinary educator, C-CAP is a non-profit that assists over 20,000 students a year in […]
The beautiful Dragon Dance, amid a Chinese New Year’s dinner at Phillippe Chow had me wondering all about the culture –once again. Serving classic Beijing style cuisine amid the luxury, tavern-like ambiance, glamorous crispy duck, carved out into perfection by the founder himself—Phillip Chow—walnut seasoned prawn, chicken satay, dancing dragons, and a golden specialty ‘yunbao’ cocktail […]
“The goal of MOCA’spopularNight Market event is to introduce people to Chinese and Chinese-American cuisine in an easy and accessible way. This way you can sample great signature dishes from 8 different Chinese and Chinese-American restaurants. It’s a simple way to bring the Chinese food culture to the masses.” –Edward Cheng, Advisor for Communications […]
amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research held their fourth annual generationCURE holiday party World AIDS Day last Thursday. Emblazoning the savory Cadillac House, its stunning rides and holiday adorned doric columns had guests donating generously to the cause. The event raised nearly $120,000 just last year. Holiday cocktails and delectable treats by Pinchfood Design, and Hennessy and […]
‘Dinez avec nous, nous vous montrerons plus’ Dine with us, and we will show you more…. Le Privé is the newest French fine dining experience to finally grace Manhattan. Bestowing onto the NYC community unmatched elegance and exquisite hospitality, the Theater district and Hell’s Kitchen will never be the same. It […]