The more things change, well, the more things change. Nello, a fixture on the Upper East Side scene for over 30 years, shut its doors this past March 2024. Something about $5 million in unpaid rent and a few hundred thousand in utility bills eventually led to its ultimate demise. But instead of another restaurant, a urprising tenant has quickly popped up this summer in Nello’s former space. And it’s not who you would expect. Luxury book retailer Assouline Madison…

The Vineyard isn’t about the hottest restaurant. And it surely isn’t about the most luxurious places to stay. Somehow though, a new hotel called Faraway has planted roots. This is the first look at this new hotel right in the heart of Edgartown. Martha’s Vineyard is always a good idea. The natural beauty, historic lighthouse and, of course, fresh seafood, make it one of the perennial favorite vacation destinations on the East Coast. The Vineyard isn’t about the hottest restaurant.…

There’s a new wellness hotel, in a hotel that’s actually not new at all. The Krallerhof in Austria is looking for its next move, and turns out the next move is a wellness center. They’ve got the Alps, and a luxury hotel, so why the heck not? And yes, that pool is real.