As usual I was running late. My dining companion texted me a picture of his refreshing Margarita to make me feel even worse as I was making my way to Brooklyn. When I finally arrived, I was greeted by our spunky waiter, an annoyed friend, and the delicious scent of Mexican food. All was right in the world.
Each year it doesn’t seem possible. How can TV Personality Josh McBride continue to curate an over-the-top birthday bash that stands out amongst New York Fashion Week events? Well, he did it again, throwing a birthday extravaganza filled with star-studded performances and New York City as its backdrop. Held “in the sky” at celebrity hotspot Somewhere Nowhere, the room was electric with over 400 invited guests ready to celebrate Josh. The theme was black and red, with guests arriving in their Thursday best ready to party.
I’ve now been lucky enough to experience Restaurant Pearl’s dinner menu and the newly launched brunch. Let me tell you, you can’t go wrong with either! Restaurant Pearl is a new addition to the South Street Seaport neighborhood, attached to the 33 Seaport Hotel. The hotel’s lounge, Jewel Bar, prioritizes an elevated cocktail program with tableside mixology and highly curated drinks in unique glassware paired with small, shareable plates.
Once again, Citi Taste of Tennis served up a culinary evening that is hard to match. Gotham Hall was the venue for this year’s much-anticipated event that brings together the culinary and tennis world with leading chefs and top players ahead of the US Open. The one-of-a-kind experience takes place across major cities including Miami, Washington DC, Indian Wells, and London, and concludes in NYC. Created by AYS, a women-owned marketing and events agency founded in 1995, it’s a unique combination not to be missed.
Rain has not been on our side this Summer in New York, but our crew was lucky enough to get beautiful weather on our trip out to the Meadow Brook Polo Club & Academy in Old Westbury. Just a gallop away from Manhattan on the Long Island Railroad, we were transported to the ultimate summer social scene.
Wonderland Dreams is the newest interactive experience to grace New York City. A creation by the renowned Alexa Meade, it is a hand-painted immersive exhibit taking guests on a journey into Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A larger-than-life tea party, the famous rabbit hole, and the secret rose garden are only a few of the 20 dreamscapes that put you inside the artwork.
Summer is the time to leave the four walls of your apartment behind and get out into the fresh air. Many bars around the city offer outdoor options but not all are created equal. Below are some of our favorite spaces around the city that allow you to enjoy the sunshine.
The Bronx Brewery
I find myself in the Bronx more and more these days! My gym Grit City NYC, lunches at Mottley Kitchen, Yankee Games and The Bronx Brewery. The Bronx Brewery is spacious with its brewery, taproom & backyard space. While it has recently expanded around the city, their OG spot is in the Port Morris Neighborhood of the Bronx. The owners believe in beer’s power to build community and they strive to bring people together, while celebrating the rich and diverse creative scene in their home borough through vibrant culture that uses beer, art, food, and music to inspire. They serve beer – plus a full
Since Hurricane Sandy, the historic South Street Seaport continues to rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. From the food emporium Tin Building Jean-George to the hip restaurants like Tuck Room, Funny Face Bakery, and the new Restaurant Pearl, the area has been revitalized in the culinary department. You must find a restaurant on the water for a quintessential South Street Seaport dining experience. Enter one of the newest restaurants the seaport has to offer, Cobble Fish.