Posts by Michael Scivoli
The Art of a Vermont Winter
In 1928, Nobel Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis and his famed journalist wife, Dorothy Thompson, purchased a farm in the hinterlands of Vermont. It wasn’t long before the newlyweds realized they had found their perfect home on a 300-acre property beset with rolling hills, orchards and picturesque views in every direction—all for just $10,000. Over the…
Read MoreBarbados: The Gem of the Caribbean
The moment someone mentions vacationing in the Caribbean, our brains instantly start flipping through pictures of white sand beaches and crystal blue waters like an old school 3D View-Master. While not every Caribbean island looks the same (far from it in fact), we just can’t help these preconceived notions of ‘paradise’ in our mind’s eye.…
Read MoreCustomized Comfort: A Seasonal Getaway in Bridgehampton
Designer: Judi Schwarz Interiors Location: Bridgehampton, NY Photography: Ben Winkler “If you really look at some of my work, you will see that it’s all very different,” said Judi Schwarz, owner of Judi Schwarz Interiors in Livingston, NJ, when I’d first asked about her design aesthetic. “I take the client very much into account during…
Read MoreCamus Hosts Cognac Tasting at Le Malt
Camus Hosts Cognac Tasting at Le Malt I must admit, I’ve never been much of a cognac drinker. That was until earlier this year, when I was first introduced to the Camus brand. As they’ve helped us at VUE bring so many of our events to life throughout 2016, I quickly became impressed by both…
Read MoreAbove The City at United Nations Plaza
Exactly sixty years after real estate developer William Zeckendorf helped bring the United Nations headquarters to the Big Apple, his grandsons, William and Arthur, purchased a vacant lot across the street from the UN complex at 50 United Nations Plaza. Alongside Global Holdings Chairman Eyal Ofer, Zeckendorf Development began construction of the $500 million project…
Read MoreCultivating Cocktail Culture with Carlos Ruiz
Over the last decade, the methods of cocktail-making have transformed tenfold. Drop into any high-end bar or restaurant along the Hudson, and chances are there’s a few house-made cocktails on the menu, and I’m not talking about the Cosmopolitans and Manhattans our parents drank. Similar to the way chefs have put the spotlight on incorporating…
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