Archives February 2017 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Now & Then

By Johnny Burke"What is the most exciting aspect of living in New York City? For me, it’s turning lazy weekends into an explorer’s paradise. I start going to all those places that I’ve only read about in tour guides and seen in the human- interest stories on the local news! The five boroughs and their scores...

Entrepreneur’s Corner

By Judy GossWhen the legendary song “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” from Fiddler on the Roof hit Broadway in the early 1960’s, the scene of the show was set back at the turn of the century. Little did we know that the matchmaking business would evolve into a modern, luxury-type of service like Maria...

My New York Story

By Bill SpadeaSpending years as a New York real estate broker training new associates for a national firm, you learn quickly that there is a huge “perception barrier” among people who’ve never spent significant time in the greatest city on Earth. Since most news outlets prefer to report the bad news instead of good...

15 Minutes With Jean Shafiroff

Baruch ShemtovJean Shafiroff has made a name for herself as a key figure in New York’s social and charitable circles. Armed with an MBA from Columbia Business School, Shafiroff focuses her efforts on making a difference through philanthropy. And, while she’s frequently photographed dressed in the finest...

Caffe Dei Fiori—Delizioso!

By Clint BrownfieldThere is a perception that Manhattan’s Upper East Side is a frosty outpost only populated by the richest people in the world. That can be true, but the stretch of Lexington Avenue, roughly from 69th St. up into the mid-80s, is still “a neighborhood.” It’s dotted with barbershops, shoe repair shops...

Party With Say Grace Catering

By Daniel J. Bollinger Shawnae Dixon is the owner of Say Grace Catering which will definitely “bless your life.” I met her while she was catering a party and where her food was so great I wanted to get to know her business better. She is a true New York success story. Overcoming many obstacles in her path and never...

Neighborhood Eats

By Daniel J. BollingerFUMO, located in Hamilton Heights on Amsterdam and 139th Street, is across from City College of New York. Their motto is “Eat Real Food” because of their love for fresh, homemade cuisine which is evident in every dish. All of their dishes are simple and authentic...

February On the Big Screen

By Pat CollinsNow Playing In A Theater Near You, The Movies You Don't Want To Miss...

On Stage Reviews With Pat Collins

By Pat CollinsOn or Off Broadway, reviews of the best plays and musical theater...

Pat Collins' Picks Of Home Entertainment Releases

By Pat CollinsComing Soon To A Television Near You...

About Books

By Joan BauerI must admit that during the reading of David Brooks’ blockbuster New York Times bestseller, I took down my very old Girl Scout Handbook and opened it to the Girl Scout Laws: “A Girl Scout’s honor is to be trusted. A Girl Scout is loyal. A Girl Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others…a friend to all...

Valentine’s Day Style Essentials

By Miki MakrillosThis Valentine’s Day add a little flair to your wardrobe in celebration of love and passion! Femme pink and passionate red hues help any outfit bring out the Cupid in you! Soft textures, flowy lines, and romantic jewelry set the tone for an enchanting Valentine’s Day...

Fashionable Slopes

By Miki MakrillosSki season is here! Enjoy your favorite sport in these new stylish and trending suggestions to make your mark on the slopes. Knit wool hats and water resistant jackets will keep you warm and dry on the lift and the mountains...

Clothes Make The Man

By Daniel J. BollingerMark Twain once jokingly said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” Though it is humorous, the statement is true; clothes truly make the man. People will judge you according to the way you dress. A study from Northwestern University reveals that what you wear...

Making Sense Of Scents

By Griffin MillerToday’s woman has an almost infinite variety of moods, personalities, and feelings. And an almost endless variety of fragrance is available to suit who you are, how you feel and the way you wish people to remember you...

Friendship: The Highest Good

By Peter KalellisFor the interest and inspiration of our readers, we will borrow some basic thoughts from two well-known and renowned philosophers, Aristotle and Plato. The concept of friendship was considered as the “Highest Good” by them...

Chocolate The Healthy Way!

By Shari Bilt Boockvar, MS, RDNI have always loved Valentine’s Day! Even as a young girl, my parents bought me chocolate in the cute little heart shaped boxes. My favorite was the large box of Whitman’s with the “map” of chocolates on the back. Sometimes I would take a bite just to “taste,” and would place the uneaten portion back...

Faina European Day Spa

By Griffin Miller, Spa EditorFor couples looking to skyrocket their passions into the next dimension, it’s wise to set your sights on Manhattan’s Faina European Day Spa. Here, against a seemingly modest backdrop, awaits a garden of couple-centric delights. And during this hearts and flowers month, you might just find...