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The Swan Room

Some places open with a natural swagger, and that’s the case with the Swan Room at Nine Orchard in the Dimes Square neighborhood. Not only were the drinks worth the Uber ride downtown, but they even elevated a simple leaf of endive. This is the review. Atmosphere Of all of the Swan Room virtues, the showstopper is its decor. The room is a throwback to the twenties with an architecture you don’t often find. Set in an old bank lobby,…

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Celebrity Travel

Fashion Designers with Hotels

To make it as a designer is to become a unicorn. But once you’ve crushed it in fashion, the world is your oyster. So, what’s your next move? Clearly, starting your own hotel portfolio is a good idea. These are the fashion designers who own hotels, that are reasons in themselves to hop on a a plane and explore the world. The Designer: Louis Vuitton The Hotel: Lous Vuitton Hotel Paris Location: Paris LVMH is on a tear for world…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Yves Saint Laurent’s Moroccan Villa

There is no question about it – Yves Saint Laurent, the man behind the eponymous company, was the epitome of style. And almost sixty years later, YSL is still on point as ever. So, you know a fashion designer whose timeless fashion has good taste, especially when it comes to his personal homes. In fact, if the grit of Tangier is going to enter the mainstream, you know it’s to stay at Yves Saint Laurent’s exquisite home in town. This…

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Home Design

The Celine Pilates Reformer

We had to fact-check this one ourselves, but just when we couldn’t be surprised, Celine came out with a Pilates reformer. Yes, designers really are taking over the world, and clearly, fitness equipment is the next frontier. Celine took to good old Instagram to unveil its new Pilates line this summer. A cute workout set is sometimes all the motivation you need to go for a rep or two. But some of you might need a little more convincing…

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New York City

Beefbar NYC

Beefbar NYC has its origins in Monaco and currently has outposts in similarly glamorous locations like Dubai, Mykonos, St. Tropez, Paris, and now, New York. This should pretty much tell you who the clientele is. If you’re up for a big New York City night out or just want to find your man or woman in finance, (more on that next) Beefbar is good entertainment. Atmosphere Looking for a man in finance. Trust fund. 6’5″. Blue eyes. The works. Not…

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Celebrity Travel

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid in Sardinia

Bradley Cooper has had quite the summer traveling with friends all over the world. First Bradley Cooper and Matt Damon were in Copenhagen at The Alchemist, for a 60-course meal. They weren’t alone though, but instead with quite the entourage that included Jessica Chastain and Liam Hemsworth. Then there was a spotting of Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid in Rhode Island, celebrating Blake Lively’s birthday at Taylor Swift’s abode. Now, there’s a spotting of Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid in…

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New York City

Sendo NYC

When you know, you know. This year has been exceptionally strong for New York City restaurants so I’ve been lucky to have some standout dining experiences. But from the moment I stepped into Sendo NYC, I knew that this would be one of my favorite sushi spots in the city. And that was before I even had a bite of the Tasmanian trout or a mini-Kaisendon of salmon ikura. Sendo NYC is one of those places that knows it has…

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Beauty & Wellness

The Spa on Governors Island

Normally, a two-hour drive outside the city is all you need to recharge. But the reality is that a lot of the time, you just can’t find that window. Luckily, finding your wellness respite doesn’t always have to be far out of reach. What if we told you there’s a luxurious island spa just five minutes away? You can take in the skyline with a spritz in hand, minus the crowds and sounds of blaring traffic. QC NY Spa is…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Last-Minute Labor Day Trips

We know – we blinked too, and all of a sudden it’s the unofficial last big weekend of the summer. But as we say, it is never too late, especially when it comes to travel. You may actually be surprised by how many options you have for the upcoming last-minute Labor Day trip. In fact, some of these spots lose their 6-night minimum and the crowds start to clear. Waiting until the last minute may have just turned out to…

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Hotel Reviews

Amanzoe

If you build it, they will come. That’s the bet Amanzoe made when they opened in the little-known area on the Peloponnese Peninsula of mainland Greece. Amanzoe was the first true luxury hotel in Greece and brought accommodations to a new level. It was also the first Aman in Europe, which created a whole new additional group of Aman Junkies. With over a decade under its belt, how does Amanzoe measure up now? This is the review. Atmosphere Amanzoe opened…

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