Presence by Stanley Casselman at Jim Kempner Fine Art

Last week, Mana Contemporary artist Stanley Casselman opened his latest exhibition at Jim Kempner Fine Art on West 23rd St. in Chelsea. The exhibition showcases some of the artist’s newest paintings, made up of work from his Untitled Presence series which began roughly in 2016. I first got a brief look at the new series at…

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5 NYC Michelin Star Restaurants We Can’t Wait to Try

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Michelin has awarded seven New York City restaurants new stars in the 2018 Michelin Guide. New York now has five three-star restaurants, and 56 restaurants with at least one star. The seven new Michelin Star restaurants include: Rouge Tomate, Satsuki, Sushi Amane, Cote Korean Steakhouse, Clocktower, Uchu, and Sushi Ginza Onodera. The Michelin Guide is…

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Fjord-to-Table: Dining at Agern Restaurant

For centuries, there was an attitude of defeat and hopelessness that permeated the food culture of the Nordic region. Landscapes defined by soaring cliffs and shimmering lakes depicted a sort of disillusion of romance, one that did not reflect the true terroir of the land. Harsh temperatures and extended periods of little-to-no sunlight made it…

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Flagpole: Swim in Style

The New York-based luxury brand; Flagpole, was founded by two inseparable girls searching for stylish and practical swimwear. Flagpole was inspired by iconic American style, with its beyond-the-beach aesthetic that bridges the gap between swim, athletic, and ready-to-wear. The goal of Flagpole is to empower women by giving them a bold, active, confident, and stylish…

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Christian Siriano for Ecco Domani Designer Label

Kicking off summer 2017, Italian wine company Ecco Domani has just released their latest limited-edition Pinot Grigio designer label offering featuring renowned fashion designer Christian Siriano. Perfect for sipping on or even as a decorative table accent, Siriano’s bottle was inspired by 1960s Palm Springs and features bright colors and vivid textures. Last year, Ecco…

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An Interview with Acute Inflections

If the name Acute Inflections sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve most likely seen or heard them perform at past VUE parties, including last year’s yacht event and most recently, at Sojo Spa Club. The duo is made up of long-time friends Elasea Douglas [vocalist] and Sadiki Pierre [upright bass player] and together, the two work…

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