When planning family vacations, I prefer to visit destinations that are dynamic, stress-free and safe. And because I have one last requirement – no car, I want attractions that are within walking distance. It may come as a surprise that I consider New York City to be the ideal destination. Specifically Midtown Manhattan. We stay, [...]

One World Trade Center is set to eclipse the Empire State Building as New York’s tallest building Monday afternoon, officials said. As long as the weather cooperates, the tower will surpass the 1,250-foot Empire State Building at 2 p.m. on its way to a final height of 1,776 feet. “It’s wonderful,” Mayor Bloomberg said Sunday. [...]

Here’s a look inside the new Schein Loft, located in Manhattan, New York, and designed by Archi-Tectonics. Housed in a very modern building, the architects of course went with an equally modern interior. What we enjoy the most though, is the inclusion of the mountain-chic look in the apartment, especially of course seen in the [...]

Manhattan houses some of the most spectacular residences, filled with charming details and displaying unique arrangements. This Park Avenue Penthouse apartment is no exception: featuring 12 rooms, 5 of which are bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, the fantastic penthouse apartment has each space designed in a different manner. This brings a spectacular atmosphere to the place, [...]

Warm colors are a great trick when it comes to creating a unique atmosphere and draw clients. In this particular case, pink is the main factor of attraction. With a style that spells “romantic”, this place inspires complete relaxation. The restaurant is called Robert, it was envisioned by Schefer Design and is situated atop the [...]

Pizza has become an American classic. From its Italian origins it is now the food of both family dinners and celebrations. Most if the time, whether we go out or have it delivered, we let someone else do the cooking. Grocery stores sell take and bake pizzas, frozen pizzas, pizza dough, canned sauce and pre-shredded [...]

Building up a brand can be achieved in a variety of creative ways. Richard Chai Store retail installation in New York is a good example of thinking outside the box, while actually being inside one. Puzzled?  The unusual project below was achieved by Snarkitecture and designer Richard Chai and is in fact a showroom resembling [...]

About 45 top chefs from around the world will descend on New York City next month to cook for 450 guests in a dinner meant to carry on a tradition first set last year at the Chateau de Versailles. After pulling off a decadent dinner for 890 guests at the historic palace to celebrate the [...]

Beyond the purpose of sustenance, certain foods have the special ability to nourish us by bringing back memories. Grilled cheese may be the simplest of sandwiches, but few foods can bring you back to childhood quite like hot cheese between layers of buttery toast on a blustery day. With this concept in mind, twenty-something Spencer [...]

Whether you wake up on a weekend morning hungover or just plain hungry, there’s little more satisfying than Eggs Benedict. While the classic versions that Canadian bacon or smoked salmon between an English muffin and a blanket of hollandaise are delicious, here in New York, it’s possible to get way more luxurious. Here are six [...]

We’re entering a new age in luxury hotel marketing. Top-tier hotels are now using Twitter for concierge services, social geo-locating platforms to unlock free gifts, Facebook for customer service and YouTube to showcase unique properties. They are finding new, large and responsive audiences across the social web. No doubt, luxury travel’s latest destination is online. [...]

Talk about starting young. A story on ‘babyccinos,’ a trend in which coffee shops are selling decaf cappuccinos to pint-sized tots, is gaining buzz among the caffeinated, hipster-parent crowd. Babyccinos are made from either steamed milk and foam, or — for the gourmand tot — spiked with a shot of decaf espresso, and were featured [...]

We’re entering a new age in luxury hotel marketing. Top-tier hotels are now using Twitter for concierge services, social geo-locating platforms to unlock free gifts, Facebook for customer service and YouTube to showcase unique properties. They are finding new, large and responsive audiences across the social web. No doubt, luxury travel’s latest destination is online. [...]

Built in 1887 by William Noble and architect Edward J. Angell, this Manhattan mansion is one of few remaining single residences on Central Park. Contemporary grandeur juxtaposes historic prewar details in this magnificent architectural masterpiece, currently on the market for $25,000,000 (down from $32.5 million). With a 12,270 square feet interior, the parlor floor and [...]

Madison Square Park was once a culinary ghost town. Most restaurants in the area veered towards pizza joints and greasy delis. In the past five years, myriad dining establishments have made the Manhattan neighborhood their home. For diners looking for American cuisine in an over-the-top setting, look no further than DUO. The NOMAD restaurant is [...]