Even though it doesn’t quite feel like it here in New York City, Summer is almost here. Instead of walking fast with our heads down to avoid the win, our faces will be tiled up towards the sun trying to soak in the warmth. Although the city is a great place to be in the summer, you may find yourself wanting to get away from the bustle of the city for a day or two. New York state has loads of cities with fun summer options for New Yorkers to take a break. Rather it be just you, a couples trip, a day out with friends, or a family trip there is something to do.
Wine
Ruffino Wines Toasts to the Premiere of “Love After Love” Starring Andie MacDowell
On Wednesday night, we stopped by The Roxy Cinema for the premiere of Love after Love, presented by Ruffino Wines and Cinema Society. Love after Love stars legendary actress, Andie MacDowell who was in attendance. MacDowell looked gorgeous in a Bottega Veneta black dress.
Created and distributed by Sauvage, Comsi Comsa Apple Sparkling Wine, is an all natural, gluten-free and kosher sparkling wine. Not having ever heard of or seen another, I simply had to get my hands on a bottle of Comi Comsa, French for “Like This, Like That.” This is the little story of how I absolutely fell in love with this 100% apples champagne.
Well, let’s start with what you’re probably thinking, which was what was going on in my mind before I tried it…how does one make apple champagne taste as good as the traditional thing?
Remember the gray old days when wine was stuffy, vague, mostly served at expensive restaurants with Tuxedo-wearing French-speaking Sommeliers? No? Me neither..we’ve been too busy in the wine world getting blown away by wines from places where there shouldn’t be wine, blends that weren’t blends before and wholesome sustainable winemaking..and now? Augmented Reality wine labels!
Location: 50 East 86th Street (At Madison Avenue) New York, NY 10028
Price: $$$
Overall: It’s a little taste of Paris’ La Rive Gauche (the Left Bank) on the Upper East Side. A night in this sweet French restaurant may leave you expecting to wander out onto cobblestone streets – and not into a sea of yellow cabs.
Location: 256 West 52nd Street (At 8th Avenue) New York, NY 10019
Cuisine: Russian
Best Dish: Zharkoe is a hearty bread bowl filled with tender beef stew. It was delicious and filling. The bread was fresh and flaky and the stew savory and succulent.
Price: $$$
Overall: Good food with a relaxed vibe. Russian Samovar is located next to all of the hottest Broadway shows. You should stop by for a pre or post theater meal.
Location: 553 Manhattan Avenue (at 123rd St.)
Price: $$
Cuisine: New American // Farm-to-Table
Overall: A rich and rare dining experience for a neighborhood that is rich in history. It is the kind of place that will have foodies traveling uptown and locals frequenting often.
We just love when new restaurants arrive in the big apple. Recently we stopped by ePasta, the Financial Districts newest eatery. This cozy spot is brought to you by restaurateur Elio Gjonbalaj whose hospitality portfolio includes Antica Ristorante, Antica TriBeCa, and Allora Ristorante. Elio’s son, Tim Gjonbalaj will oversee the new restaurant.