Archives December 2017 / January 2018 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Welcome Home, Bernadette!

By Griffin MillerThere’s a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre bearing her name; she spent several years working in TV and films on the West Coast; and she was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame in 2002. But first, foremost, and forever, Bernadette Peters is a New Yorker who leaped onto the...

Through The Lens

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Seeing Red

By Joan HornigOur eyes are drawn to the color immediately. It has the power to signal “stop and pay attention!” From fashion stylists, makeup artists to job coaches, we all know the color red gives that instant boost of confidence and a surge of power...

Insider’s Guide To Scotland

By Ruth J. Katz
Most people in Scotland drink whisky like lemonade,” uttered one of my classmates at a Scotch-tasting/blending class some years ago. He was from the Island of Aran and his comment was meant to underscore that in this, the nation of hundreds of Scotches...

Walt Disney World Resort

By Stacey Zable
The impulse when visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, may be to try to pack in as much as you can. However, to get the most of your stay, especially if this is your first trip, dedicate a minimum of a day to each of the four main theme parks and take the time to enjoy the rides, shows, dining, and shopping...

Making A Splash At Aquatopia!

By Patricia Canole
Ah yes, winter, the perfect time to get away and get warm. But what if your schedule isn’t fit for a flight from JFK to the Caribbean? Not to mention passports, the hassle of checked baggage and, oh, did I say the endless lines at TSA. Instead, you (and your family) can pack up and enjoy a little bit of that “summer feel” we all crave...

The Sweetest Place On Earth

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylva
What makes Hershey, Pennsylvania the sweetest place on earth? Could it be street names like Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues, where streetlamps are shaped like the iconic Hershey Kiss? Maybe it’s the creative chocolate martinis at Happy Hour, or possibly the rejuvenating chocolate spa treatments...

A Study In Contrasts

By Michael Alpiner
Many college towns exist on the concept that the college or university is the star, and the rest of the town mere players in the great scholarly drama. The college is often the center of marketing, revenue, and social culture. However, though Yale University is one of the most renowned institutions of higher learning...

Romancing The Caribbean

By Jenny Peters
It was a rough 2017 hurricane season for a lot of the islands in the Caribbean, but the good news this year is that many hard-hit places have bounced back. The islands are ready for visitors who are winter-weary and long for a bit of warmth and a lot of fun...

7 Romantic Rooms With A View

By Norah Bradford
It makes perfect sense that Valentine’s Day falls in the middle of winter; after all, what’s more romantic than escaping the city and cozying up with a loved one? No matter what kind of getaway you choose, though, finding the right hotel is the most crucial factor for making your trip memorable...

Notes From DB

By Daniel J. BollingerThere is a lot of talk about how the new 2018 tax reform will affect the real estate market. In reality, we have to wait “for the dust to settle” to see how it all plays out...

50 West Street

By Daniel J. Bollinger | Renderings by DBOX | Photography by QuallsBensonOn the Lower West Side of New York City, blocks from Battery Park City and the West Side Highway, there is a new area that is becoming known as Billionaire’s Row Downtown. One new development here is 50 West Street. Developer Francis Greenburger has designed this with thought to...

62-66 North 3^rd Street

By Daniel J. BollingerIn the heart of North Williamsburg, we have a twin sister two building boutique development. Brought to us by Flatiron Real Estate Advisors, Duke Equities, and MJM this ground-up development is comprised of 13 total units...

200 East 21^st Street

By Daniel J. Bollinger | Photography Courtesy of Alfa DevelopmentIn the heart of Gramercy, just one block from exclusive Gramercy Park, is a truly unique and very impressive new development located at 200 East 21st Street. This sixty seven-unit new development is comprised of one- to four-bedrooms and is twenty-one stories high...

Spotlight: DXA Studio

By Daniel J. BollingerMeet DXA Studio’s Wayne Norbeck and Jordan Rogove, who together have a combined 30 years in architecture. Currently, their company has over 40 projects from residential to commercial: yoga studios, townhomes, new developments, and hotels. I had a chance to meet up with Jordan and Wayne to find out a little more about their endeavors...

Russian Samovar: Moscow On The Hudson

By Elizabeth Darwen
In a city renowned for its ethnic restaurants, Russian Samovar is unique in its long-standing ties with the art community; it has become a home for many famous Russian poets and writers who keep coming back for the exceptional dining experience. Owned by...

5 Fun & Romantic Restaurants

By Darren Paltrowitz
No matter your cuisine preferences or your relationship status, Valentine’s Day is a major day for New Yorkers who enjoy dining out. For those seeking a romantic place to eat, there are of course countless great options. Meanwhile, non-coupled foodies know ...

The Complete Guide To Tequila

By Patricia Canole
Tequila means different things to different people. Whether you prefer your tequila as shots with a lime or in a Margarita, it’s a spirit that’s easily enjoyed in many situations...

Chocolate: The Food Of Love

By Lori Simmons Zelenko
As Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz famously once said, “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” And chocolate certainly helps pave the way for romance on Valentine’s Day, after all, it’s been connected with passion since the days of the Aztecs. So when it comes to...