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Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

New York's Plaza Hotel Reopens



There were hundreds of people on hand, both New Yorkers and tourists, to see the legendary Plaza Hotel reopen on Saturday, March 1st. The Plaza had been closed for three years for a $400-million renovation.

The Plaza, a national historic landmark, first arrived on the scene at the southeast corner of Central Park in 1907. Since then it has hosted a who's-who of celebrities and the rich and famous from the ...

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

An Eco-Friendly Hotel in NYC



The environment-friendly movement is having an impact on the hotel industry, and it makes sense considering how many people, products, and resources the hospitality business as a whole involves each day.

I recently saw a video about 70 Park Avenue, an eco-friendly hotel that is part of the Kimpton Hotels group. 70 Park Avenue uses recycled paper and soy-based inks for its paper products, as you might expect, but it ...

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Cool Hotels - Dream Hotel NYC



Dream is the incredible, colorful and beautiful concept of Vikram Chatwal made live as hotel.

Housed in a landmark 1895 Beaux-Arts building, this haute hotel offers gorgeous avant-garde design and guestrooms with entertainment must haves such as pre-loaded iPod digital players, plasma televisions and actual Bose speakers for that amazing sound experience.

Check out the 1950's style rooftop lounge named Ava, if you have a driving need to relax in style and enjoy sublime cocktails, while delighting in the ...

Saturday, April 14th, 2007

The SoHo- Sixty Thompson Quest - Thom Bar/Broome Street Pub


p1000216.jpgFor some reason, I have a knack for unknowingly stumbling across "celebrities in the wild". After a hard day at my 9 to 5 cosmetology school, I thought it would be a great idea to grab a drink somewhere random. One of our clients at the salon said she worked at a celeb hotspot called the Thom bar off Thompson street ...

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Upper East Side Boutique Hotel: The Franklin Hotel


For a city that never sleeps, New York certainly has no shortage of overnight retreats. But with top accommodations filling up fast-- many requiring minimum night stays—the choices for selecting that perfect hotel, in that perfect neighborhood, on that perfect available date, and at a perfect price can end up being somewhat limited. Don’t let a “No Vacancy” sign or a high price tag steer you away from selecting ...

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Rise at the Ritz Carlton



Sleek, modern, sophisticated.... all describe Rise at the Ritz Carlton in Battery Park www.ritzcarlton.com  This bar, with its Sex in the City-esque vibe, offers breathtaking views of the New York City harbor and the Statue of Liberty plus a fantastic (albeit pricey) cocktail and snack menu. 

Numerous fruit-infused martinis such as the Skyy Rise (Skyy vodka, champagne and passion fruit puree) and the Lychitini (Ketel One vodka, Lychee ...

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Afternoon Tea in New York City



If you're searching  for a quaint cozy spot to take a break from all that energy and adrenaline of New York City, then look no further than Lady Mendel's Tea Salon.  Tucked away in a spectacular brownstone now home to The Inn at Irving Place www.innatirving.com , this Victorian antique-laced tea salon provides a calming and classic step back into time.  Lady Mendel's five-course afternoon ...

Monday, March 19th, 2007

Lost in New York City? Need directions?


Navigating New York City can be confusing from time to time to your average NYC-er, so for visitors the busy streets and multitude of subway/bus lines can cause quite the conundrum! I'm stopped all the time by dazed and confused tourists - and when you visit, I'm sure you do not want to be one of them!

So if you're not sure about directions while visiting different attractions or events in NYC, before ...

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

On being single and dating in New York


I know, it can be hard to meet people being single in a big city, anywhere in the world. New York however is one of the friendliest cities to be a newcomer in - so make sure you make to use that fact as an advantage!

There are so many people here going to a movie, theater play or restaurant, having coffee or taking ...