14 May 2013
NY – If It’s Friday morning, sometime between 9AM and 1PM, you will find me and my “Bites On Bikes” tour guests indulging in some of “My Favorite Things” in Williamsburg and Greenpoint. I semi-selfishly added this tour to my offerings because I love lox. I cannot get enough smoked fish in my life. From [...]
10 May 2013
NY – With the Tony Awards looming (June 9), it may not be the easiest time to find affordable seats on Broadway, but here’s a fun evening built around a show we think will be around for a while. 1. Orso Restaurant Fact: Every great night at the theatre starts at Orso. This cozy Italian [...]
3 May 2013
NY – Of course it doesn’t have to be Cinco de Mayo to find a reason to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. But here are our suggestions for how to at least dine Mexican for one whole day! 1. Tehuitzingo Deli & Grocery for Breakfast – Huevos Rancheros, Eggs with Chorizo and Chilaquiles are just a [...]
30 Apr 2013
NY – If you haven’t heard, New Yorkers will soon have a new green way to get around the city with Citi Bike, a bike sharing system consisting of thousands of bikes in hundreds of stations around NYC.
26 Apr 2013
NY – If you dream about the Jazz Age, hanging out in speakeasies and doing the Charleston till all hours of the night, there’s a very special and limited experience going on in Midtown that you won’t want to miss. In anticipation of the premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (which opens on May 10), Tiffany [...]
22 Apr 2013
NY – I am passionate about living a green, simple and abundant life, and every Earth Day I try to find my inspiration in nature. This year I’m all about the water, and there’s certainly plenty to be found around the island of New York City! I hope you will share my inspiration this Earth [...]
12 Apr 2013
NY – The Problem: Your jaded friends from LA are in town and are looking for something fun to do. They’ve walked The High Line, climbed the Top of the Rock and eaten their way through Eataly, and now it’s up to you to come up with a quintessential New York experience that’s outside the box but [...]
2 Apr 2013
NY – Instead of the usual dinner and movie, a recent date offered to give me a tour of historical gay establishments in Manhattan and I’m thrilled to share the details of my day with The Downtown Project!
26 Mar 2013
NY – Living in New York City affords me the outrageous fortune of drinking in a magnificent and ever-changing natural and manmade cityscape day in and day out from my UWS apartment window (see above). And as an artist, I’m always open to receiving inspiration from the masters.
19 Mar 2013
NY – It’s no secret that a typical day in the fashion capital can leave your head spinning, your high-heeled feet tender, and, in general, the majority of your systems over-stimulated. While the bulk of wheeling and dealing happens between 34th and 40th, I’m all for mixing business with some chic pleasure.
14 Mar 2013
NY – The first official St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City was held in 1762 by Irish military men serving in the American colonies. Today, the parade attracts two million spectators and over 215,000 marchers participate in the parade annually. Each year on March 17, New Yorkers, Irish or not, are enthusiastic revelers of St. Patrick’s Day. From attending [...]
9 Mar 2013
NY - The Dead Rabbit is quite a strange name for a bar. The imagery certainly isn’t good and the whole Glenn Close/Fatal Attraction thing doesn’t help, so when we heard about this new hot spot opening in the FiDi we were intrigued.
6 Mar 2013
NY – In honor of National Craft Month (March), why not consider taking up a new hobby or revisiting one from childhood?
26 Feb 2013
NY – No matter what the season, New York sure has its share of weather and if you’ve experienced it, you know it can really shut you down. So what better place to kill some time and curl up with a good book than The New York Public Library? With 75 miles of book shelves, there’s one [...]
26 Feb 2013
NY – Sometimes convenience trumps all — especially when you’re a working girl in New York City. Transit times can really take their toll and if you want to get anything done, you’ve got to keep logistics in check. So imagine our surprise when we hit the jackpot all on 21st Street between 5th and 6th [...]
14 Feb 2013
NY – Every time I think of the Lower East Side these days, I can’t help but to think of the semi-recent and catchy song by Santigold, L.E.S. Artistes. She opines that NYC hipsters are just pretending to be artists who desire nothing more than a penchant to be seen. Ouch! Hopefully she doesn’t imply [...]
8 Feb 2013
NY - Cupid won’t need target practice this Valentine’s Day with my perfect West Village evening!
5 Feb 2013
NY – February is Pancake Month and there’s no better way to celebrate than by enjoying pancakes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner! So grab your bestie, boyfriend, brother or mother and get ready to load up on some major calories and carbs in The Big Apple!
1 Feb 2013
NY – Just walk down any NYC street and you’ll be exposed to the best the world has to offer in international food, art and culture — from the exotic smells, to the beautifully crafted trinkets and jewelry, there’s something for everyone just around the corner. So if you have an afternoon free and feel [...]
29 Jan 2013
NY - If you’re looking for an immersive theater experience that’s a little less immersive than the wildly popular Sleep No More, we’ve got a low-key alternative for you on the Lower East Side.
23 Jan 2013
NY – Here’s a royal afternoon or evening on the Great White Way that’s fit for a little princess.
18 Jan 2013
Sometimes you just want to feel like you’re on vacation, especially when you don’t have one planned any time soon. In our recurring series, we’re featuring some of our favorite hotels that you don’t need to check in to check out. Next up: The Wythe Hotel.
15 Jan 2013
NY – Who says you need to go to a museum to appreciate good art? Head west to Chelsea and get lost in translation between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues.
12 Jan 2013
NY – On February 1st, Grand Central Terminal, the largest and most celebrated train station in the world, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary!
8 Jan 2013
NY – Flowers can brighten anyone’s spirits and who says they have to be a gift? Here’s a colorful way to pep up those cold winter days:
29 Dec 2012
NY – Looking for something creative to do with the kids during a school break, bad weather or just for fun? Then MAKE your way uptown to one of the city’s coolest art spaces, Make Meaning. With locations on the Upper East and West side of town, it couldn’t be easier to explore a host of cool [...]
14 Dec 2012
To celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another, we’re reflecting back on 2012 with some of our favorite posts:
8 Dec 2012
NY – If you love vintage jewelry the way we do and you haven’t discovered Erica Weiner Jewelry yet, then you’re welcome. Her incredible collection includes everything from beautiful necklaces to deco charms to one-of-a kind wedding bands and now, after much persistence, she’s gotten permission from the MTA to sell a little inspired NYC memorabilia.
1 Dec 2012
NY – One of our absolute favorite outdoor spots in Manhattan, any time of year, is Bryant Park and winter transforms the beloved grounds into an exciting destination that’s more and more a hotspot for all ages.
27 Nov 2012
NY – The age-old date night – dinner and a movie – takes a very special twist in midtown NYC. Start with dinner at the world famous 21 Club, a restaurant and former speakeasy known more often as simply “21.” Order a burger at the new 21 Bar or go all out and do it up right. Read [...]
23 Nov 2012
NY – Are you city proud? Then you’ll need to be wearing one of these hoodplates ASAP! This NYC inspired collection is created by a designer and Mom who realized she was not alone in her love of her neighborhood — Greenpoint in Brooklyn. Recognizing that most New Yorker’s share a fond attachment for where [...]
20 Nov 2012
NY – Whether you’re a local or a tourist, it seems that when it comes to finding activities to do with the kids, it’s can be equally challenging to find something engaging for the adults. Put another way, even the oldest tourist attraction is still new to a child, so how do you put a [...]
16 Nov 2012
NY – If you’re still trying to find ways to support the victims of Sandy, have we got a great a suggestion and it’s just in time for the holidays. Storm Support was the brainchild of graphic designer Walter Shock, who along with friends and colleagues Jesse Resnick and Anshay Bhatia, created an e-commerce site that showcases [...]
8 Nov 2012
NY – As Lower Manhattan struggles to recover post Sandy, there’s no better time to plan a visit to discover something new there, and it’s even better if it’s actually something genuinely old. One destination well worth exploring is the Tenement Museum. Built in 1863, the building housed nearly 7000 working class immigrants in its [...]
25 Oct 2012
NY – It’s always a treat for me to be in New York City any time of the year, but my favorite season is autumn, when the air is crisp and the leaves are starting to turn. For many years the Hotel Plaza Athenee has been “my home away from home” and a perfect day [...]
17 Oct 2012
NY – While New York City is beautiful all year round, it’s the crisp air and changing leaves of Fall that make a stroll through the city especially magical. The whole of New York state may have their apples and hiking, but we’ve got the downtown shopping mecca of Soho. And a trip to New [...]
5 Oct 2012
NY – If you haven’t already heard, Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi has created the latest ‘must-see’ art installation in NYC and it’s all centered around one famous individual: Christopher Columbus. So, it of course seemed fitting that we encourage you to check out the inspired exhibit entitled, “Discovering Columbus,” in time for Columbus Day.
28 Sep 2012
NY – Whether you’re coming in from Long Island, New Jersey or Omaha, a day in New York City (read Manhattan), can be fabulous. One of the tricks is to plan it in advance, enjoy a great meal and get a great deal on a show.
16 Sep 2012
NY – New York City has so many ways to have a “green experience” that it’s challenging to pick only a few things to do. Of course you can spend time in Central Park or head out to the Brooklyn or Queens Botanical Gardens, but to have a full out green experience, challenge yourself to [...]
7 Sep 2012
NY - Showbiz, A Novel is the ultimate insider’s view of the delicious (and malicious) world of Broadway. Through Scarlett Savoy, the smart, sassy, Broadway show-producing heroine, learn what it really takes to get a show up on the great white way. Spend an evening following in Scarlett’s footsteps and see for yourself how the deals [...]
31 Aug 2012
NY – The kids are back in school, the bikini’s packed away and you’re in that sharpen-the-pencils-and-wear-some-tweed September mood that invigorates us even as it intimidates – mocking us with lectures, restaurant openings, and fabulous art exhibitions. How to choose what to do?
25 Aug 2012
NY – Not many people think of New York as a golfing city. After all, it’s not like you can tee off on Broadway—or can you? Truth is that it’s easy to have a seriously stylish golf experience in Manhattan. You just have to know where to go!
18 Aug 2012
NY – Sunday afternoons are meant for strolling, so head on over to the Upper East Side for an afternoon that’s sure to delight animal lovers and art historians alike.
3 Aug 2012
NY – Everyone’s got a Saturday morning routine. Ours involves a leisurely stroll through the park, a bouquet of wild flowers, a jar of pickles and a Friend of a Farmer. Here’s how it goes down. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays the the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket pitches its tents with 140 regional farmers, fishermen, [...]
31 Jul 2012
Sometimes you just want to feel like you’re on vacation, especially if you don’t have one planned any time soon. We don’t know about you, but we love hotels — their restaurants, bars, lobbies, spas… don’t get us started. In our recurring series, we’re featuring some of our favorite hotels that have amenities that you [...]
25 Jul 2012
Sometimes you just want to feel like you’re on vacation, especially if you don’t have one planned any time soon. We don’t know about you, but we love hotels — their restaurants, bars, lobbies, spas… don’t get us started. So we’re working on a little side project. In a recurring series, we’ll [...]
22 Jul 2012
NY – Summer just isn’t complete without a backyard BBQ. But what if you live in the city? Don’t fret, these two joints in the Flatiron will make you forget all about your backyard!
17 Jul 2012
NY – If you’re looking for a fancy twist on dinner and a movie, try the Crosby Hotel. The best part is you don’t have to check in to check out their Sunday Night Film Club, which takes place in the chic hotel’s luxurious 99 seat state-of-the-art basement-level screening room. Now, before you put your [...]
14 Jul 2012
NY – We know, a visit to The Statue of Liberty is usually relegated to your out of town house guests or to chaperoning your kid’s class trip. But this summer, on Thursday evenings in July and August there’s a new twist on an old standby: Sunset Statue Cruises to Liberty Island!
11 Jul 2012
NY – Whether you loved the NY Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show or missed out on it, you’re going to want to make it a point to see Monet’s Garden, on display until October 21. This stunning exhibition in the Garden’s Conservatory is a seasonally changing tribute to the French Impressionist artist Claude Monet and his [...]
7 Jul 2012
NY – Sometimes the best way to see the world is on two wheels and when it comes to the West Side Drive of Manhattan, we can think of no better mode of transportation. Rent a bike at Bike and Roll at the Hudson and 72nd Street location and simply head south on the bike path.
27 Jun 2012
NY – Before Pulqueria came on the scene, we would have never thought of Chinatown as a destination for Mexican. Lately though, it’s almost all we can think of. Named after the elixir pulque (a traditional native Mexican beverage), this candlelit underground speakeasy cantina is located on a crooked little alley, hidden below street level [...]
23 Jun 2012
NY – There is no better way to start a beautiful summer evening than at the magical French hot-spot Le Magnifique.
19 Jun 2012
NY – Sometimes a good wifi connection is all that stands between you and… everything. Now, New York City and AT&T have announced a five-year initiative to provide free Wi-Fi service in New York City parks across the five boroughs. And you don’t have to be an AT&T customer to enjoy it.
15 Jun 2012
With the weather turning warmer, there are few places in the city that can top the DUMBO waterfront for al fresco dining with a view.
9 Jun 2012
NY – Have a hankering for a five pound chocolate bar? Wondering where to pick up some Strawberry Pop Rocks these days? Everyone knows Dylan’s Candy Bar is one-stop shopping for all your candy favs to-go, but now there’s a new place in town to spend an afternoon with your kids and it promises [...]
6 Jun 2012
Anyone who has ever been married, or had a serious long-term relationship, knows that there are temptations everywhere. Even the most devoutly monogamous person can find herself drawn in other directions, intrigued by the new. If you are smart, your crush remains chaste; taking the best of what is possible, breaking neither trust nor vows. [...]
29 May 2012
NY – There’s a whole new twist on ‘found art’ down in the West Village at Laura Lobdell Jewelry. In this charming little shop where rose petals are often sprinkled all over the floor, you can find every day objects that have been beautifully transformed into really cool jewelry pieces. Items such as guitar picks, [...]
25 May 2012
NY – Have you been to Chelsea lately? There’s a new farm-to-table and farm-to-market space on the Chelsea scene serving up the best of New York’s local and specialty items from craft beer to gourmet salt to gluten free cookies. Watch the chefs in action at Foragers City Table restaurant and sample from their eclectic Asian-inspired menu [...]
21 May 2012
NY – Not only is Ina New York’s most established designer consignment store, GQ Magazine lists it as one of the 25 best men’s stores in America. Yes, you heard us right — for men! With six stores all over the city, the Nolita location is exclusively all about men’s fashions and accessories. It’s the kind [...]
7 Mar 2012
NY – I’ve been a downtown girl most of my life. Actually, I’ve been a Brooklyn, Soho, Tribeca, East Village, LES girl to be exact. I’ve raised a glass and kissed a boy or two in a good percentage of bar bathrooms in the downtown section of New York City. Things are not so rock [...]
14 Feb 2012
NY – Here are three shops permanently etched into Professor Chocolate’s Soho tour.
6 Feb 2012
NY – So you’ve got yourself a raging case of cabin fever and you don’t know how to remedy it? Well, the doctor is IN and for once you won’t have a bitter pill to swallow. Grab a few friends, follow these three easy steps and before you know it you’ll be hungover, clawing at [...]
4 Feb 2012
NY – This next project wears many hats — it’s great for a Girls Night, but could also be spot on for Date Night. One thing’s for sure, no matter who you’re with, you’re guaranteed to go home with a smile on your face. Take note, this project can only be enjoyed in its entirety, [...]
26 Jan 2012
NY – Midweek frigid temps have your soul in a slump and romance-o-meter running low on fuel? Not to worry, your internal flames will flicker again with this triple threat love potion: Oysters, Wine/Champagne and Cheese.
9 Jan 2012
For a night that is both romantic and magical, I love the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
6 Jan 2012
NY - Our guys like a good shoe shine and a well done steak and what red-blooded metro-sexual doesn’t? Here’s a project to share with your guy, or better yet take him out for a night he’ll always remember.
6 Jan 2012
NY - Who says you need a guy to enjoy an evening of great hair, fine champagne and pole dancing? This GNO project is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion (think engagement or divorce) or just let loose. Grab your besties and make it a night to remember!
4 Jan 2012
NY - Hands down the LES (Lower East Side) is the coolest neighborhood in town. It’s home to the world’s best vintage clothing shops, tastiest pickles (crossing Delancey) and most authentic ethnic markets. Check out our favorite spots and notice all the cool dudes with mustaches and dogs.
4 Jan 2012
NY - You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this Saturday outing (even the macho guys dig it)! If you’ve never seen the international smash hit Wicked, put this one at the top of your Broadway bucket list. If you have seen it, but can’t get enough (once doesn’t cut it), here’s a project that’ll [...]
23 Nov 2011
NY - Trendy? Perhaps. (Oh, come on. We’re being honest with you here). But this project in the Meatpacking District is sure to take you to new heights, whether you’re entertaining out-of-towners or want to just feel like one yourself.
14 Feb 2013
NY – Every time I think of the Lower East Side these days, I can’t help but to think of the semi-recent and catchy song by Santigold, L.E.S. Artistes. She opines that NYC hipsters are just pretending to be artists who desire nothing more than a penchant to be seen. Ouch! Hopefully she doesn’t imply [...]
29 Jan 2013
NY - If you’re looking for an immersive theater experience that’s a little less immersive than the wildly popular Sleep No More, we’ve got a low-key alternative for you on the Lower East Side.
8 Dec 2012
NY – If you love vintage jewelry the way we do and you haven’t discovered Erica Weiner Jewelry yet, then you’re welcome. Her incredible collection includes everything from beautiful necklaces to deco charms to one-of-a kind wedding bands and now, after much persistence, she’s gotten permission from the MTA to sell a little inspired NYC memorabilia.
8 Nov 2012
NY – As Lower Manhattan struggles to recover post Sandy, there’s no better time to plan a visit to discover something new there, and it’s even better if it’s actually something genuinely old. One destination well worth exploring is the Tenement Museum. Built in 1863, the building housed nearly 7000 working class immigrants in its [...]
4 Jan 2012
NY - Hands down the LES (Lower East Side) is the coolest neighborhood in town. It’s home to the world’s best vintage clothing shops, tastiest pickles (crossing Delancey) and most authentic ethnic markets. Check out our favorite spots and notice all the cool dudes with mustaches and dogs.
6 Feb 2012
NY – So you’ve got yourself a raging case of cabin fever and you don’t know how to remedy it? Well, the doctor is IN and for once you won’t have a bitter pill to swallow. Grab a few friends, follow these three easy steps and before you know it you’ll be hungover, clawing at [...]
23 Nov 2011
NY - Trendy? Perhaps. (Oh, come on. We’re being honest with you here). But this project in the Meatpacking District is sure to take you to new heights, whether you’re entertaining out-of-towners or want to just feel like one yourself.
19 Mar 2013
NY – It’s no secret that a typical day in the fashion capital can leave your head spinning, your high-heeled feet tender, and, in general, the majority of your systems over-stimulated. While the bulk of wheeling and dealing happens between 34th and 40th, I’m all for mixing business with some chic pleasure.
17 Oct 2012
NY – While New York City is beautiful all year round, it’s the crisp air and changing leaves of Fall that make a stroll through the city especially magical. The whole of New York state may have their apples and hiking, but we’ve got the downtown shopping mecca of Soho. And a trip to New [...]
22 Aug 2012
NY – There’s nothing better than getting in an early morning workout and catching up with a girlfriend. Here’s the perfect Soho project with just enough girl time to leave you renewed for the week ahead.
15 Aug 2012
NY – We see love, harmony, optimism and the makings of a great time in your future at this fun date night outing. It’s got all the ingredients. French bistro, check. Romantic table, check. Candlelit lighting, check. Tarot reading, check. Pie?? 1. The French accents and old school nudes hanging on the walls at [...]
17 Jul 2012
NY – If you’re looking for a fancy twist on dinner and a movie, try the Crosby Hotel. The best part is you don’t have to check in to check out their Sunday Night Film Club, which takes place in the chic hotel’s luxurious 99 seat state-of-the-art basement-level screening room. Now, before you put your [...]
21 May 2012
NY – Not only is Ina New York’s most established designer consignment store, GQ Magazine lists it as one of the 25 best men’s stores in America. Yes, you heard us right — for men! With six stores all over the city, the Nolita location is exclusively all about men’s fashions and accessories. It’s the kind [...]
22 Feb 2012
NY – Being a New Yorker to the fullest, I know how easy it can be to get wrapped up in the fast-paced hustle of this glorious city. Many of us love to jump from meeting to meeting all day long and fill our evenings with endless event-hopping because there is just so much fun to be had [...]
17 Feb 2012
While away the hours in these SoHo institutions that have stood the test of time. NY – I admire people who possess the energy and drive to ferret out the newest, edgiest and most exclusive underground hideaways. But that ain’t me, babe. Like a pilgrim, I return to the places that soothe the soul and provide shelter [...]
14 Feb 2012
NY – Here are three shops permanently etched into Professor Chocolate’s Soho tour.
7 Sep 2012
NY - Showbiz, A Novel is the ultimate insider’s view of the delicious (and malicious) world of Broadway. Through Scarlett Savoy, the smart, sassy, Broadway show-producing heroine, learn what it really takes to get a show up on the great white way. Spend an evening following in Scarlett’s footsteps and see for yourself how the deals [...]
4 May 2012
New York – News of the 2012 Tony Nominations earlier this week inspired us to do a round-up of some of our favorite theater and Times Square dining pairings. Awards night is Sunday, June 11, so plan accordingly.
4 Jan 2012
NY - You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this Saturday outing (even the macho guys dig it)! If you’ve never seen the international smash hit Wicked, put this one at the top of your Broadway bucket list. If you have seen it, but can’t get enough (once doesn’t cut it), here’s a project that’ll [...]
26 Apr 2013
NY – If you dream about the Jazz Age, hanging out in speakeasies and doing the Charleston till all hours of the night, there’s a very special and limited experience going on in Midtown that you won’t want to miss. In anticipation of the premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (which opens on May 10), Tiffany [...]
26 Mar 2013
NY – Living in New York City affords me the outrageous fortune of drinking in a magnificent and ever-changing natural and manmade cityscape day in and day out from my UWS apartment window (see above). And as an artist, I’m always open to receiving inspiration from the masters.
26 Feb 2013
NY – No matter what the season, New York sure has its share of weather and if you’ve experienced it, you know it can really shut you down. So what better place to kill some time and curl up with a good book than The New York Public Library? With 75 miles of book shelves, there’s one [...]
12 Jan 2013
NY – On February 1st, Grand Central Terminal, the largest and most celebrated train station in the world, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary!
27 Nov 2012
NY – The age-old date night – dinner and a movie – takes a very special twist in midtown NYC. Start with dinner at the world famous 21 Club, a restaurant and former speakeasy known more often as simply “21.” Order a burger at the new 21 Bar or go all out and do it up right. Read [...]
23 Apr 2012
At The Downtown Project, “downtown” is really a state of mind – a creative force, an inspiration. Nothing says that better to us than the windows at Tiffany & Co. Currently the company’s Fifth Avenue flagship store is paying tribute to the Central Park Conservancy with five gorgeous new windows that feature the famous [...]
20 Apr 2012
As a mystery writer, I love hidden things. Hidden motives, hidden clues, hidden treasures. Manhattan has so many secret gems, but three of my favorites are within easy walking distance. 1. Just east of Fifth Avenue on 53rd Street is an amazing little oasis. Paley Park was developed by William Paley, the man who also built [...]
14 Apr 2012
We did a little research on the hot new subterranean beauty, fitness and wellness space, Underground at Le Parker Meridian and here’s what we discovered:
31 Mar 2012
Whether you’re a hard core lover of ballroom dance or secretly consider your weekly Monday night “Dancing with the Stars” appointment a guilty pleasure, you’ll want to know about the World-Class Ballroom and Latin show dance festival that’s headed to New York for the first time ever the weekend of April 13 and 14.
6 Jan 2012
NY - Who says you need a guy to enjoy an evening of great hair, fine champagne and pole dancing? This GNO project is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion (think engagement or divorce) or just let loose. Grab your besties and make it a night to remember!
8 Jan 2013
NY – Flowers can brighten anyone’s spirits and who says they have to be a gift? Here’s a colorful way to pep up those cold winter days:
29 Dec 2012
NY – Looking for something creative to do with the kids during a school break, bad weather or just for fun? Then MAKE your way uptown to one of the city’s coolest art spaces, Make Meaning. With locations on the Upper East and West side of town, it couldn’t be easier to explore a host of cool [...]
10 Apr 2012
When it comes to writing family entertainment, especially for the 2 – 9 year-old set, the challenge is always to make the material enjoyable for the adults, as well as the kids. I hope I’ve accomplished that in my new play at the Vital Theater, StinkyKids The Musical. To round out the perfect Upper West Side [...]
6 Apr 2012
Paris is like New York in that one can do wonderful things with little money, or one can splash out in a magnificent way. My idiosyncratic guide falls into the latter: a voluptuous immersion in French luxury, in the midst of New York city.
4 Feb 2012
NY – This next project wears many hats — it’s great for a Girls Night, but could also be spot on for Date Night. One thing’s for sure, no matter who you’re with, you’re guaranteed to go home with a smile on your face. Take note, this project can only be enjoyed in its entirety, [...]
6 Mar 2013
NY – In honor of National Craft Month (March), why not consider taking up a new hobby or revisiting one from childhood?
18 Aug 2012
NY – Sunday afternoons are meant for strolling, so head on over to the Upper East Side for an afternoon that’s sure to delight animal lovers and art historians alike.
23 Jun 2012
NY – There is no better way to start a beautiful summer evening than at the magical French hot-spot Le Magnifique.
27 Mar 2012
The Downtown Project reached out to Barbara Taylor Bradford about the launch of her new novel, “Letter from a Stranger” and asked the New Yorker what she enjoys doing when she has friends in town. I love New York and never tire of rediscovering the city when my husband Robert and I have guests [...]
16 Mar 2012
Part two of a two-part post by M.J. Rose, inspired by her new critically-acclaimed novel, “The Book of Lost Fragrances.” Enter your email in our subscription field (top right on home page) to win a signed copy of the book and exclusive fragrance. NY – Start part-two of my Scent-Sational Shopping Expedition ten blocks away from [...]
13 Mar 2012
Part one of a two -part post by MJ Rose. Enter your email in our subscription field (top right) to win a signed copy of MJ’s new book and exclusive fragrance. NY – New York is a feast for the senses. And the one-mile walk from 55th and Fifth Avenue to 72nd and Madison is [...]
7 Mar 2012
NY – I’ve been a downtown girl most of my life. Actually, I’ve been a Brooklyn, Soho, Tribeca, East Village, LES girl to be exact. I’ve raised a glass and kissed a boy or two in a good percentage of bar bathrooms in the downtown section of New York City. Things are not so rock [...]
29 Feb 2012
Jackie Collins, New York Times best-selling author and perhaps the ultimate Hollywood insider, spends most of her time in Los Angeles, but a few weeks out of every year she makes her rounds in New York City. The Downtown Project caught Jackie on her way to the Big Apple to promote the paperback release of her 28th novel, GODDESS [...]
9 Jan 2012
For a night that is both romantic and magical, I love the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
6 Jan 2012
NY - Our guys like a good shoe shine and a well done steak and what red-blooded metro-sexual doesn’t? Here’s a project to share with your guy, or better yet take him out for a night he’ll always remember.
29 May 2012
NY – There’s a whole new twist on ‘found art’ down in the West Village at Laura Lobdell Jewelry. In this charming little shop where rose petals are often sprinkled all over the floor, you can find every day objects that have been beautifully transformed into really cool jewelry pieces. Items such as guitar picks, [...]
30 Apr 2012
According to the kind of website that tracks such things, Chicago is the dog-friendliest city in the U.S. Don’t tell that to New Yorkers. As is their way, they’ll gladly share their dissenting opinion: No one loves their canine pals more than we do. Yes, we can even be a little, uh, preoccupied with them. [...]
26 Jan 2012
NY – Midweek frigid temps have your soul in a slump and romance-o-meter running low on fuel? Not to worry, your internal flames will flicker again with this triple threat love potion: Oysters, Wine/Champagne and Cheese.
