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Best French Fries in NYC

There’s something about the cold weather that inspires us to eat French fries. Ok, let’s be honest, we’ll take any excuse to eat French fries. So, these are the best French fries in NYC. Cafe Luxembourg Of all of the best French fries in NYC, Cafe Luxmbourg’s version may be the most authentic French rendition. They are perfectly crispy and crunchy and you’ll notice them on almost every table in the house. They are the perfect fries to dip into…

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Home Design

Stella McCartney Glasses

Some people are just good at everything. You know Stella McCartney for her clothing, but she’s branched into home in a venture with her sis Mary and the Macallan brand. They weren’t messing around either; their glassware line is made by an artisan from Tuscany, who has been in the biz for 800 years. And they’re just so darned pretty. This is a first look at Stella McCartney’s glasses, which you may just need in your life. Stella McCartney’s Glasses…

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Travel Buzz

ZZ’s Club New York

As if it already wasn’t impossible for mere mortals who don’t stand 6 feet tall (Hi, Gigi and Kendall) Carbone now has a private dining club. Think of this new venture as the 4.0 version of ZZ’s Clam Bar and Carbone. Just when you thought Major Food Group couldn’t crush it more, they more than “Oops, did it again.” This is the first look at the new Carbone and Major Food Group venture, ZZ’s Club New York. Right out of…

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Best Of The Best

Best Fireplaces in NYC

It is usually a luxury to have a fireplace in NYC, but right about now, it’s also starting to feel like a necessity. There’s nothing like cozying up by the fire with a hot toddy. Maybe a Manhattan, or just a big old glass of red wine. Whatever your bev of choice, these are the fireplaces to put on the rotation this winter in NYC. Aman New York The Location: Midtown We will write home about a hotel in NYC…

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Hotel Reviews

A Review of Palazzo Fiuggi

Palazzo Fiuggi is the kind of wellness center that makes you want to don a leisure tracksuit and pretend you’re an Italian billionaire. The Palazzo is one of the newest medical wellness centers which quietly opened up in 2021 outside Rome. Instead of a stampede, however, it’s still flying under the radar, even after Oprah raved about it. Overview Palazzo Fiuggi is a relatively new wellness center that opened in 2021 in a historic Italian palace in the town of…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Hotels to See the Northern Lights

Believe it or not, there are other reasons to celebrate winter that don’t center around skiing, boarding, ice skating, or hockey. We know those are fighting words for some, but we raise you a lifetime trip to see the Northern Lights. Intrigued? Well, you should be, because to see Mother Nature’s spectacle is like getting into the VIP section of Beyonce’s Renaissance tour. It’s a pretty big deal, and these are the places where you want to chase the lights.…

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Celebrity Travel

They’re in the Biz

The odds of making it as an actor, or running your own successful business are slim to none. When you can do both, well that’s pretty impressive. These celebrities are the unicorns, some who nowadays spend more time on their business, and just act on the side. These are three celebrities with successful businesses. They’re the motivation to make it happen this New Year. The Celeb: Jessica Alba The Business: The Honest Company Overview In some ways it could seem…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Top 24 Places for 2024

Travel is like a bottomless bag of gifts; no matter what you unpack out of it, there’s always something new to experience. Even people who have been everywhere, haven’t been everywhere. And if you’ve already been to a destination, there’s almost always something new to discover. Our Where to Travel in 2024 list is unique, in that it’s places that as the discerning traveler, you actually would want to go to this year. That’s the criteria of our roadmap, or…

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Travel Buzz

Colette – A New Club in NYC

When we heard there was a co-working club that opened up in Midtown, we weren’t very excited. The question nowadays when something cool opens up is whether it’s a private club. But then the buzz started, and they are hosting some of the most exclusive gatherings of the smartest people in the city. This is a look at Colette, a new private club in NYC. Overview We have so many new private clubs in NYC, that we’re almost unaffected by…

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New York City

Classic NYC Standby Restaurants

Maybe it’s the cold weather, or not wanting to over-engineer things. But there’s something about January that makes you want to return to the basics. In NYC, those are your old standby restaurants where everybody knows your name. These may not be the newest restaurants, but they will always be the best restaurants in NYC. So, this is the list of the places to put back on your list this January. Milos The Cuisine: Greek What to Order: Branzino, lobster…

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