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Opto NYC: Your Go-To Restaurant in the Flatiron
Some restaurants arrive and feel like they’ve been around forever. In the case of Opto NYC in the Flatiron, forever is about one year. But clearly this year has been enough time to get into its groove, and establish itself as an essential neighborhood restaurant. It’s not by luck though that Opto has drawn a loyal following. The owners are Executive Chef Alex Tubero — whose résumé spans Union Square Café and Amali — and Nicola Kotsoni of a little…
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We have to hand it to Eugene Levy’s The Reluctant Traveler. They may have singlehandedly started the cast iron pancake craze. We’ve received hundreds of emails from you. So we…
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What I love about the start to a new year is the feeling like anything is possible. It’s like the clock has reset, and you have a new slate to create the life you want, and to be the best version of yourself. In this new year, with travel and all that makes you happy, that’s our wish for you. It’s Off To The Races I generally don’t pay attention to the Chinese Zodiac calendar,…
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The Galavante in The World Foundation Cordially Invites You to Change the WorldYou are cordially invited to change the world. No seriously, your generosity can directly impact the opportunities for our exceptional students and families, who will change the world. Join us on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30-8:30pm The Magic Room at The Ned GITW directly supports humanitarian, women’s rights and educational projects around the world. We have much work ahead, and we can’t do…
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