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Berry Trifle Recipe

Just because we’re celebrating in smaller numbers this year doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in big, extravagant fashion when it comes to food. Our Berry Trifle with Vanilla Cream is a showstopper, both in its dramatic colorful presentation and its deliciousness. It’s the type of dessert that you can leave out while playing board games next to the fire and there won’t be leftovers. This berry trifle recipe is sorta healthy. Sorta. An Episode of Friends We first heard of…

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The Special

Where to Eat in Milan Now (Part 1)

It used to be that Milan was too modern to make it a vacation destination. But times have changed, and now it’s a reason in itself to travel to Italy. They’ve always had The Last Supper, but now supper takes on a whole new meaning at these top restaurants. Overview What do foodies, fashionistas and art fanatics have in common? The city of Milan has something for all of them. If you’re planning a trip to Milan, you already know…

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Best Of The Best

Where to Eat in Milan Now – Part Deux

There are so many good places to eat in Milan today, that we had to do a Part II of our OG list. The restaurant scene is so good, that you may just make Milan your fly-through city in Europe to get through this list. This is where to eat in Milan now, next week, and next year. Da Giacomo Da Giacomo is inspired by the trattorias found in Milan during the 1900s. This is evident by the elegant decor…

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Destinations, Celebrity Travel

Movies Filmed in Italy

When you have a backdrop like Italy, you’re almost guaranteed success. On the big screen, no matter what the story is about, at least you know it’s going to be beautiful. These are three movies where Italy was like a supporting, and even lead character. The Movie: The Tourist Angelina does her thing as mysterious seductress in The Tourist, a 2010 romantic thriller movie filmed in Italy. Venice acts a destination for the messy unfurling of a chaotic cat and…

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New York City

Tiffany Blue Box Café

There are some places that just inspire you to want to live a little. At Tiffany’s on Fifth Avenue, you’re inspired to live a lot. Even if you’re not in the market for a bauble, the Blue Box Café is a luxury, because everyone loves a blue box. But how is the food and experience? This is the review. Atmosphere The new Tiffany Landmark is stunning; the renovation completely transformed the space. The rooms within Tiffany sparkle, and it’s not…

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FOOD

A Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich

We know, more than a few of you are scratching your head. Like, how do you make a vegetarian Reuben when the point of a Reuben is the corned beef? The answer is, with your air fryer. We’ve been ordering this sandwich for the past 20 years. So, we can bet you won’t even miss the corned beef. Overview We know, it’s a little unnerving to know that there’s a Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich. Go on, we’ll give you a minute…

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Travel Buzz

Top 10 Amalfi Coast Getaways

There’s a reason why people who can travel anywhere in the world have the Amalfi Coast on their annual go-to list. That reason, of course, is crystal clear the moment you arrive: the Amalfi Coast is a stunner. And by that, we mean this part of the world is like that Super Model BFF of yours who looks good from every angle, in every light, and even dressed in a brown paper bag. There are just some people, and in…

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Hotel La Palma Capri Dining Room Amalfi Coast

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Warren Street Hotel NYC

Finally, hotels are opening in NYC that do justice to one of the greatest cities on earth. Part of the design chic Firmdale family (aka sister Crosby Street Hotel), Warren Street in Tribeca has officially opened its doors. And yes, they’d like to invite you for a cup of tea. Background Warren Street Hotel is bringing something new to Tribeca. Firmdale opened the hotel on February 1. Renowned designer Kit Kemp has funneled her passion for modern art into the…

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Best Of The Best

Hotels with a View

Whoever said it’s lonely at the top has not checked into one of these hotels. In fact, we would go as far as to say that top of the world is the way to go. These are the hotels where it’s views for days. The Hotel: The Crown Towers Location: Sydney, Australia Rising more than 900 ft above the Bangaroo precinct, The Crown Towers offers one of the best views of the Sydney Harbor you can find. And it isn’t…

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New York City

Cervo’s NYC

Cervo’s is one of the reasons to take a field trip for dinner on the Lowest East Side. Cervo’s is so authentic however, that you could be somewhere in Lisbon or Mallorca at this Portuguese and Spanish influenced seafood restaurant. At Cervo’s, they’ve perfected the unassuming restaurant that casually rocks it out on the food and scene. This is the review of Cervo’s NYC. Atmosphere Cervo’s is part Spanish vermuteria and part Portuguese seafood masqueria, which is immediately reflected in…

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New York City

Casa Cruz NYC

We know the theme is where to be this spring, but there’s always the exception. We had major high hopes when Casa Cruz opened their private club as there’s nothing like a velvet rope to create anticipation. This is the Casa Cruz NYC review. Atmosphere You have great expectations when you roll up to the gorgeous townhouse, right off Park Avenue on 61st Street. The bar is set even higher when you learn that accessing the top floors of Casa…

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