After what feels like a bazillion years, I have travel packing down to bare bones. No matter how long the trip, there are just three things I need when it comes to beauty products. Seriously, nothing...
A huge congrats to the wonderful crew (especially Krizia and Kara) over at Verily Magazine. Verily just launched a gorgeous teaser issue last week and I was honored to write a Simple Supper piece for...
A few favorite moments on the island of St Martin...Magret de Canard at Le Tastevin in Grand Case (the main dining area of St Martin). This dish was preceded by whole shrimp split down the middle, st...
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend! Just arrived back in NYC, and today is all about unpacking, working, and satisfying this uni craving I cannot shake.I love the thrill of traveling frequ...
Early morning rise. Breakfast along the marina, two warm croissants from Le Marche with butter and jam.On to the catamaran! Were going to circle the island of St Martin and then dock at Pinel, a tiny...
....Ive managed to: - Fly from Palm Beach to NYC. - Recover from food poisoning. - Complete a big assignment Ive been working hard on all week. - Turn in two articles right on tim...
Buccan is the hot restaurant in town, and we stopped by for dinner our first night in Palm Beach. The 4-7pm happy hour is a dream deal - half off all wines and draft beers. $5 rosé for me and $3 beer...
Its noon and Im still in bed. Working. Thinking about last nights dinner. Having breakfast in bed. This is the best part about vacation. My bed at home is not nearly as grand, and I love being able t...
Yesterday I briefly mentioned the charming vias/passages tucked along Worth Avenue. All the big name shops are along the main street - Hermès, Chanel, Neiman Marcus, and everything in that family.......
Happy Thursday! Just checked in at the The Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach.Ive scored 11 mosquito bites in an hour...but the bathrobes here are so plush and luxurious nothing else matters :) Work...
I keep my beauty regime simple...but the sight (all that packaging!) and touch of new beauty products makes my heart pound faster. Cant help it. Im an eternal optimist when it comes to products. Mayb...
Lunch: a whole peking duck for the two of us. Must go with a Mandarin speaker when visiting Peking Duck House...otherwise they give you the scrawny ducks. Make sure to ask for the duck carcass as wel...
I got my bi-annual hair cut today! Once in May and once in November, and Im good for the year. Went to the ever reliable Sei-Tomoko on W4th Street. $50 for hot green tea, shampoo/conditioner, cut, bl...
Monday evening at the Mondrian SoHos penthouse. Here to celebrate the launch of The New Potato, a food+lifestyle website (see the bit they did on Lady M - so lovely!) Ive been to the Mondrians downst...
Does anything feel better than a fun and accomplished weekend? I think not. Hard work (and a bit of luck) really does pay off and Im excited to start this week strong. Flying to Palm Beach in a bit, ...
Happy Friday! Heading back to the Hamptons for work, but leaving you with something extra sweet today. One slice each of all my favorite (there are many ;) cakes and squares and tortes at Diamond Hea...
Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental today. Or maybe...afternoon tea + cocktails rolled into one? Why not. Table for two on the 35th floor. In this city, a different world is a subway ride away. I ...
Meet The Arlette...one of my favorite snacks at Dominique Ansel Bakery. Its like a palmier with proper spirals and plenty of butter, but all flattened and scented with cinnamon. I love the caramelize...
I recently wrote an article on The 8 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in NYC for Serious Eats. You wouldnt think it, but this city has an impressive array of afternoon tea gems. The most popular ones ar...
Sometimes life feels like a collection of obsessions and cravings. As soon as I satisfy one thing, another comes up. Theres always something. After yesterdays post, I got fixated on figuring out how ...
Its 2am in the morning and all I can think about is how I wished I lived in a hotel with 24-hour room service. Because if that was the case, Id call up an order of sunny-side up eggs, bacon and toast...
The sushi chef at Yanagi was feeling extra generous with the uni on Tuesday night. Its Santa Barbara uni, and served with the sashimi plate alongside hamachi, toro, clam belly, fluke with ikura, and ...
Imanas Tei is one of the restaurants I miss most when in NYC. Theres no place quite like this in the city - weve got a number of restaurants that are more casual and even more that are fancier. But n...
Lunch at Shirokiya, aka the ultimate Japanese food court. Even better than Mitsuwa.Ive posted about Shirokiya in the past numerous times: once each in 2008 and 2009, twice in 2010, and once this past...
The only reason I check Facebook nowadays is for updates from my friend Adelyn. Shes been traveling throughout China for the past year and whenever she uploads a new photo I get this itch to get on a...
Spontaneous dinners are often the best. A Monday night meal with D. 15-course omakase at Sushi Soto. We only planned to visit for a light dinner, share a few dishes followed by gelato nearby. But wit...
The best time to visit House Without a Key at the Halekulani Hotel is right at sunset. Live hula (often performed by Brook Lee, a former Miss Universe) and local music all set against the backdrop of...
If only we could kick off every Friday afternoon like this. Breezy 65F weather, seats at Prima and a collection of oysters. I count Beau Soleil, Malpeques, Montauk Pearls and a trio of bay scallops o...
I was at home working on a magazine article. When suddenly. The uni craving hit (again). Was there time? It was 1pm, and I had a 2pm appointment in Union Square.I’m no genius but I know if you want s...
Ready for some Hawaiian plate lunch today? Were here at Yamas Fish Market in Honolulu, and I all I can think about is pork lau lau and haupia squares!The daily specials sound very tempting... chicken...
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