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Best Restaurants in NYC Now

There was a time when it seemed like torture to be left in the city, and not working out of your Hamptons abode. But as the traffic on the 27 isn’t as novel as it used to be, an empty city isn’t so bad. Bonus: those near-impossible rezzies aren’t as hard to acquire this August. So, these are the best restaurants in NYC now. San Sabino Cuisine: Electric Italian Seafood Neighborhood: West Village Just when you thought that you knew…

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Celebrity

Celebrity Chef Restaurants

The Celebrity Chef: Martha Stewart The Restaurant: The Bedford by Martha Stewart On TV: The Martha Stewart Show, Martha Bakes, Martha Cooks, Martha Gardens, Martha Stewart Fashion The Apprentice Martha Stewart, Martha Knows Best, Martha Stewart’s Cooking School, Martha Get’s Down and Dirty etc. Martha Stewart’s Claim to Fame After 80 years and about a thousand different lives, Martha’s The Bedford is one of her last frontiers. One might argue no one is better equipped to have a restaurant than…

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Travel Buzz

Six Senses Kyoto

It used to be that Aman was the only real luxury hotel in town, but now the Six Senses Kyoto has arrived. By no means are we saying you need to choose one or the other, but instead this may be a situation of “in addition to”. This spring, Six Senses Kyoto placed Six Senses in yet another iconic urban area—its first-ever Japan location. Like the culture it reflects, the hotel is all about the details. This is a first…

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Hotel Reviews

Amangani

You may think that Jackson Hole’s raison d’etre is skiing, but its high season is actually summer. One look at the Grand Tetons as you land in probably the prettiest airport in the U.S., and there will be absolutely no question why. Another part of Jackson that’s in its prime during the summer? That would be Amangani. This is the review. Atmosphere Amangani is the definition of a peaceful retreat. Most hotels fade into the background with a destination as…

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LVMH Buys L’Ami Louis

Yes, that Louis is buying this Louis, as in L’Ami Louis, the iconic and classic French bistro in Paris. It’s not so out of left field when you realize LVMH is already in the hotel game, with the exquisite Cheval Blanc. There’s clearly something special in the works too in the acquisition of this Parisian legend. The News: LVMH buys L’Ami Louis What is L’Ami Louis? On it’s centennial anniversary, this iconic French Bistro in the heart of the 3rd…

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Celebrity Travel

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Italy

Our favorite billionaire philanthropists are back home, which in this case means summer aboard their yacht Koru. After all, nothing beats summer in the Mediterranean, especially when home is on your $500 million yacht. Before their Italian holiday though, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were in NYC for their epic celeb-filled housewarming party. Jay-Z, Karlie Kloss and Nicki Hilton made the cut. So it’s safe to say they’ll also be on the list for the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez…

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Celebrity Travel

The Olympics: Lady Gaga in Paris

There is no one like Lady Gaga, who performed at the Olympics in Paris for the opening ceremony this past Friday. Just when you think she can’t top herself, well, she does. Paris is a perennial favorite destination for Lady Gaga, so it’s only befitting she confirmed her engagement to entrepreneur Michael Polansky in the City of Lights. Will Paris be the site of Lady Gaga’s wedding too? Only time will tell, but you know it’s not going to be…

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Celebrity Travel

Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford at the Olympics

If you’re wondering where to spot Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford at the Olympics, there’s one place they’ll be for certain. Besides the VIP parties, the big fashion and watch and jewelry brands have hospitality suites. These pops around the city are invitation only. This means that you’re either a big customer, magazine editor, (Hi Anna) or you’re one of the celebrities at the Olympics. Then there are prestigious brands like OMEGA which are opening their doors to the public.…

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New York City

Superiority Burger

The concept of the vegetarian burger is not a new one, but Superiority Burger was one of the first to get a cult following. It’s indisputably one of the top in NYC, but is it worth the trip to the Lower East Side? This is the review of Superiority Burger 2.0. Atmosphere Superiority Burger has come a long way. I remember the original location that was just essentially a take-out spot. The line was almost always down the street and…

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Travel Guides

Where to Eat Lunch in the West Village

We are convinced that those who live in the West Village have figured out life. First, they call one of the most quaint, character-filled neighborhoods in New York City home. Second, how do so many of them have time for leisurely lunches during the week? The weekdays are actually where the neighborhood shines in its most authentic form. These are the top restaurants for where to have lunch in the West Village. In Memory of Two Favorite Places in the…

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