Dave Oz Of Bathtub Gin Opens New Speakeasy, The 18th Room
Taking its name from the 18th Amendment that ushered in Prohibition, The 18th Room debuts Cocktail Concierge Service by acclaimed barman Joseph Boroski.
Nello is one place celebs love to drop by when they are in town, and last week was certainly no exception as the restaurant saw rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z joining Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez for dinner. But Nello wasn’t the only place high-profile individuals were bee-lining for. Read More
For those traveling this year or others who simply want to indulge and savor without spending hours in the kitchen, we’ve compiled a list of some of New York City’s finest restaurants open for business and serving some of the most delicious as well as innovative renditions of the American feast. Read More
Bergdorf Goodman’s Holiday Windows, one of New York City’s premier seasonal delights, will debut on November 20th for a limited time, ending on January 6th. The theme of this year’s windows, “Curiouser and Curiouser” is inspired by the imaginative works of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass. Read More
Straight-talking first-class entrepreneur Donald Trump is sprucing up his infamous Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York City to the tune of $30 million in renovations. Trump will be updating the 167 guest rooms and suites starting in January 2010, but don’t worry, you’ll still have access to the luxury hotel because the renovations will be done in two stages, perfectly timed for the slower New York City travel months. Read More
Prepare for an exquisite real-estate kick in the stomach. Manhattan’s most expensive mansion, known as Sloane Mansion and located on 18 East 68 Street, has just had its price chopped by nearly 40 percent, taking the haute property from last year’s listing price of $64 million to its current listing price of $39 million. Read More
Walking into “my new favorite” store FRETTE was just like stepping onto a bed of clouds—beds made of silk and lace, that is! I should have known just from the 799 Madison Ave. address that I was in for a real treat; however, nothing could have prepared me for such luxury and sophistication. Read More
No detail was spared this year at New York’s Bowery Hotel as they hosted the Fifth Annual Humane Society’s Cool vs. Cruel benefit. The event, which also celebrated this year’s winner of the national fur-free fashion-design competition, was jam-packed with fashionistas, socialites, musicians, and animal cruelty activists. Read More
120 Eleventh Ave offers five exceptional lofts perfectly positioned in the heart of the West Chelsea Gallery District, between the High Line and Hudson River Park. Read More
We’ve all heard great things about The Standard’s Boom Boom Room in New York. The atmosphere, the views, the service, and everything else involved is said to be off the charts amazing. But what have we heard about the hours, or as recently surfaced, the lack thereof? Read More
Looks like some insider information has leaked and the much-anticipated Andaz Wall Street hotel is schedule to open on January 17th. Looks like a new standard will be set for luxury in Wall Street. The 253-room upscale hotel located on the corner of Wall and Waters Streets is designed with a contemporary décor. Read More