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Marea NYC

Marea NYC is not remotely a new restaurant, or a hidden find. Since it opened 15 years ago, it’s been a staple in the Midtown area for work lunches and dinners. At one point, Marea had a Michelin star, which was earned in 2012 and lost in 2022 under Chef Michael White. Normally, when a restaurant hits this milestone era of its existence, it can be ready to put out to pasture. However in the fall of 2023, Marea decided…

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Celebrity Travel

Taylor Swift in Vienna

We, like the 150,000+ ticket holders over the three scheduled evenings, were looking forward to seeing Taylor Swift in Vienna. Vienna is one of the most royal – or rather, in its case – imperial cities in the world. Taylor is a queen so she would have fit right in. But alas due to the exact opposite sentiments of her concerts, we will not see Taylor Swift in Vienna this August 8-10. So, What Happened to the Taylor Swift Concert…

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Travel Guides

The Guide to St. Tropez 2024

You can say St. Tropez is always a good idea. Whether you are passing by aboard Jeff’s boat or staying long enough to dance on a table at L’Opera, these are the places you need to know in St. Tropez this season. Beach Club Highlights Le Club 55 They have food and wines sourced from local organic farms. Have the crudités where you cut up the veggies right out of the farmer’s market basket at your table. It’s the OG…

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Travel Buzz

One&Only Kéa Island Opens

Greece is one of the OG’s for your European summer wishlist, and that’s for a good reason. Between clear Mediterranean waters and ingredients that make your skin glow through your diet, the Greeks know what’s up. What’s not so desirable are the crowds because chances are, the islands you hear most about are also the most frequented. That’s where Kéa Island comes in, specifically One&Only Kéa Island for our chic crowd trying to regain serenity. The new Greek luxury resort…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Summer Destinations

You’re not here to climb a mountain or accomplish some valiant personal goal of self-help and individual improvement. You’re also not here to learn about the history or derive cultural enrichment. All of the above is important, but it has its time and place. Right now, you need a real vacation where a whole lot of nothing but pure hedonistic enjoyment is on the menu. Your biggest decision will be whether to order the rose or champagne for your first…

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New York City

Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center

If anyone had told us even 5 years ago that Rockefeller Center would be a hot New-York-dining spot, we would never have believed it. But, when Frenchette ventured uptown to open Le Rock, and 5 Acres came in from Brooklyn, the Rock Center earned its street cred. And now, with the Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center, we stand totally corrected. This is the review. Atmosphere Virtually every bar in the Rockefeller Center vicinity should be ashamed of themselves. Smith &…

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New York City

Kamasu at Hudson Yards

Japanese restaurant group Kissaki is the recent darling of the sushi scene, where the draw actually isn’t the scene. Kissaki gained its popularity the good old way – by serving high quality sushi. That’s not to say though the scene hasn’t followed, especially at the Water Mill location in the Hamptons. So it’s only natural with all its success and following that Kissaki would branch into the trendy temaki concept. This is a review of Kamasu NYC, a casual temaki…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Best Hotel Restaurants in the World

Once upon a time, hotel restaurants were more for convenience. You know, when you are so darned tired that a stiff drink and a meal at the bar are all you can muster. However, times are a-changing, and at a few of these spots, the restaurants exceed the stars of the hotel. In fact, we would go as far as to say that these restaurants are the whole reason you would travel to destination. These are the best hotel restaurants…

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Beauty & Wellness

Dior at The Little Nell

Background The Little Nell is currently the only five-star and five-diamond hotel in Aspen, Colorado. It is the place where adventurers, nature lovers and hardcore skiers stay when they visit Aspen. The hotel has become synonymous with tranquility and relaxation, as well as luxury. This year, The Little Nell celebrates its 35th anniversary by revamping its spa. If you visited the spa at The Little Nell before the changes, you know it was a bit disappointing. The spa’s physical appearance…

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New York City

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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