Posts Tagged ‘nyc’
The Riddler: Champagne in the City
—A beloved San Francisco Champagne bar sets up shop in the West Village. What many of us admire about Champagne are the feelings associated with itโmore than the taste. Itโs often characterized as the official special occasion drink, be it the accompaniment to a sappy wedding toast or an extravagant New Yearโs Eve party. Champagne…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Tanya Taylor
In the notoriously fickle fashion industry, success doesnโt always guarantee longevity. For Tanya Taylor, itโs been eight years since she founded her eponymous fashion brand and today, the Toronto-born designer is in the midst of a career high. Her colorful garments have found fans in the likes of Kacey Musgraves, Michelle Obama, Gigi Hadid and…
Read MoreCaraa: Built for Action
If youโve ever spent more than a few hours in New York City, youโre familiar with the energy of โThe City That Never Sleeps.โ Whether youโre surrounded by the hustle of reusable-coffee-cup-clad business people on their way to work via the A-Train or the post-work rush to Manhattanโs downtown hotspots, thereโs one main observation that…
Read MoreA Fresh Take at Le Jardinier
At Le Jardinier in Midtown, a terrarium appears at the table. Except, there arenโt any spiny succulents inside. A scoop of olive oil ice cream floats atop a pool of pink strawberry mousse, dotted with edible flowers and crushed basil granitรฉ. Itโs almost too pretty to eat, and yet I dig in.ย Everything about Le…
Read MoreUnderground Oasis at Aire Ancient Baths
By Melissa Sorge Tucked away in a 18th century textile factory in lower Manhattan, a subterranean sanctuary beckons visitors seeking old world relaxation and a place to hit the pause button the city that never sleeps. Aire Ancient Baths’ Tribeca location is a refuge from out bust livesโa place to unplug from the modern world…
Read MoreFloral Couture
By Melissa Sorge โA Whimsical Collaboration of Photography, Dance, and Fashion Master floral designer OIga Sahraoui grew up surrounded by nature. A native of Odessa, a port city on the Black Sea, she was mesmerized by the vibrant shades of blue coloring the local waters. While she always carried this appreciation for the natural environment,…
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