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Maki Kosaka

Unlike everything else in this issue, there’s a place in NYC that won’t break the bank. The sister restaurant of omakase spot Kosaka (which may break the bank), Maki Kosaka is the more casual temaki restaurant. What this means for you is that you get the same quality fish, but not the same price tag. This is how it stacks up. Overview Maki Kosaka is the sister restaurant of Kosaka, the Michelin-starred restaurant in the West Village. Kosaka is part…

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Best Of The Best

World’s Most Expensive Drinks

Maybe you just closed a big deal. Or you just got that well-deserved promotion. Or maybe, you just want a darned good cocktail. Whatever the reason, there are nights where you want to go big, because you’re not going home. When the occasion calls for it, these are the places, and the cocktails, that are worth the celebration. We get that “stealth-wealth” is in. But we’re always going to love some good, old-fashioned hedonism. The fun kind, of course– like…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Destinations with the Most

We know you’ve sat around wondering which city has the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. Or maybe you want to know which city has the most luxurious hotels. Then there’s the fun fodder of the smallest town in the world, and the surprise that it has a 3-star Michelin restaurant. Turns out that when you uncover places that are the most of something in their field, you have yourself quite the travel list. So, without further ado, these are…

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Celebrity

Celebrity Liquor Brands

It seems that to be a celeb nowadays, your resume must have “liquor brand owner trying to sell a company for $1 billion” on it, a la George Clooney. Because, like, who doesn’t want a billion dollars? The answer is no one, especially celebs. So, these are the celebs with noteworthy liquor brands, and some of them are actually pretty good. Clearly, there is a coin to be made in celebrity liquor brands; just ask George Clooney. Since his billion-dollar…

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Travel Buzz

Sesimbra, A Portuguese Gem

It’s more than just a sport that you like to find hidden gems around the world; you’re in it for the love of the game. So, before word gets out, there’s a destination in Portugal for you. It’s where the beaches are sublime and the views from the coastal hikes are stunning. And for the heck of it, they threw in a Moorish castle for good measure. Portugal is one of the most popular destinations to visit in 2023. In…

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New York City

The Golden Swan Review

A tribute to New York institutions that are sadly no longer, we sure miss The Spotted Pig. Though, if you didn’t hear between glasses of rosé between St. Tropez and the Amalfi, the space is back as The Golden Swan restaurant. And if we’re being honest, it kinda looks exactly the same as The Pig, but with a much better bathroom. This is the review. Overview The Spotted Pig was a beloved institution for over 15 years. It was the…

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Travel Buzz

Art and About

There’s something about September in New York that makes the City shine. Case in point, the art scene that, like Wall Street, hits the ground running. It’s not just museums that are creating the buzz, but also all the gallery openings. Here are six exhibits to put on the list to kick off the fall with some culture. Museum Shows Image courtesy of The Whitney Museum of American Art The Whitney Museum Starting on September 16th, The Whitney will premier…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

New York – The Greatest City on Earth

There are few places that inspire such pride, that when you’re asked where you’re from, (as in country), you immediately say New York. Because if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. And you bet you’re going to be damned proud to say you’re a New Yorker. So, after a summer of gallivanting across Europe, you know there’s no place like home. As do over 10 million tourists annually who come to New York. Inspired by family…

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Celebrity Travel

Celeb New Yorkers

New York is the rare place where celebs can generally exist on the DL, or at least relatively live a normal life albeit a papp or two. It’s the one place where sitting next to Jay-Z on the subway is not a big deal (seriously, ask the lady who didn’t know he was next to her). So, this is the shoutout to our favorite celeb New Yorkers and their NYC haunts where sometimes, they are just like us. The Celeb(s):…

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New York City

Classic NYC Restaurants

We know you love to hit the hottest new restaurants. That’s actually one of the criteria for living in NYC or visiting as frequently as possible. But it’s tough to beat the old standbys because there are some restaurants that just define New York City. You know, the old-school places without which, NYC just wouldn’t be the same. This is your list to remind you of the oldies but goodies, with a few relatively new classic NYC restaurants too. The…

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