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Rampoldi New York

I’ve lived on the Upper West Side for 24 years, and I have been in denial that I am an Upper West Sider. I mean there was a time that I never ate above 14th Street. But alas, as I’ve somewhat matured, I’ve come to realize my circuit includes Polo Bar, The Grill, Bilboquet, and Avra. So, when I randomly stumbled upon Rampoldi, the only Monégasque restaurant in NYC (as in from Monaco), and that it was in my neighborhood,…

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Travel Guides

Best Restaurants Near Columbus Circle

These are the best restaurants near Columbus Circle, where you may even go out of your way for a few of these spots. The Restaurant: Jean-Georges + Nougatine Cuisine: French Rating: 7.8/10 What to Order: Jean-Georges is the OG as far as best restaurants near Columbus Circle go. Before Columbus Circle was even a destination (aka pre-Whole Foods), there was Jean-Georges. We admittedly don’t drop in too often at the formal restaurant, but Nougatine is solid for everyday food. The…

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The Mark Sailboat Returns

The Mark is just crushing it when it comes to staying relevant. They could rest on their laurels and dial it in. After all, they are the center of the Met Gala every May, where it’s A-List only. Jean-Georges Vongerichten is the chef in residence and serves up his truffle pizza all year round. With the addition of Caviar Kaspia, the hotel was complete. Simply put, The Mark could just sit there and look pretty but instead, they have continued…

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Best Restaurants in Tribeca

The Restaurant: Brasserie Fouquet’s Cuisine: French Rating: 7.7/10 What to Order: Food so French it hurts. Fluke carpaccio, lobster fricassee, Dover sole and the broiled salmon. Read the Galavante Review Here The Restaurant: Frenchette Cuisine: French Rating: 8.0/10 What to Order: Smoked trout beignets, gnocchi Parisienne, brouillade, bouillabaisse, poulet roti and vegetable pithivier. The Restaurant: L’Abeille Cuisine: French Rating: 8/10 What to Order: The tasting menu or if you eat at the bar, seasonal dishes that change. Read the Galavante…

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Best Restaurants on the Upper West Side

As an Upper West Sider for 24 years who has been denial that I’m an Upper West Sider, I wouldn’t say that the neighborhood is a foodie destination. However we just got a Chanel, albeit a makeup store, so you never know when the tide will turn to attract downtown level restaurants uptown. So without further adieu, this is my list of best restaurants on the Upper West Side. A Quick Note About the Ratings I’ll caveat that it’s limited…

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Mountain Hut Restaurants

Once you go Lake Como, you never go back. Just ask George and Amal Clooney, who religiously decamp to their Italian villa each summer. They’re clearly onto something, and you should be too. These are the hotspots you need on your Lake Como list. Don’t worry, you’ll get plenty of beach ideas all summer, but we’re in a mountain frame of mind this week. Part of the reason is that we know you’ll travel anywhere for food, even if that…

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Celebrity Travel

Jennifer Garner at the Baccarat Hotel Bar

When a hotel opens up with $1 million worth of glassware, it may be an indication that it’s a pretty nice place. So, naturally, a good-looking crowd will follow, and maybe a celeb or three. Or, in the case of the Baccarat, Serena and Venus Williams running into Jennifer Garner, all at once. Of course, fodder will ensue. A Surprising But Not so Surprising Celeb Hangout You never know when you’ll see a celebrity or three out in New York…

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The Invention of Lying Los Angeles Premiere

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Jerome

We always liked Hotel Jerome for the bar scene in Aspen, but when it came time to rest our heads, we always chose elsewhere. That was before Auberge took over this historic hotel and worked their alchemy on the joint. Naturally, we decided to give it a shot. This is the hotel review that surprised even us. Atmosphere I’ve always liked Hotel Jerome for pre-dinner or even post-dinner drinks. It’s a scene and people play up the Country Western theme with their Kemo Sabe hats and cowboy…

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Belmond Coquelicot

To be totally honest with you, the thought of being on a river cruise is enough for us to break out in hives. But then you put a Belmond on the river, and suddenly a cruise got a whole lot more interesting. And from the looks of this new boat launched in the French Champagne country, there’s a whole new reason besides a glass of bubbly to get onboard this summer. When it’s Belmond You know when Belmond gets involved,…

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Mountain Towns to Visit this Summer

We know many of you out there chase powder all ski season, and we admire you for it. But the mountains are not just for skiing and these aren’t fighting words. It’s just a fact that those same winter destinations that are the best in the world for skiing can also be just as compelling during the summer. Like, you can get an adrenaline rush mountain biking down those same slopes that were your favorite double blacks during the winter.…

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