Archives April 2018 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

New York Celebrity Chef Charlie Palmer

By Ellis NassourCelebrity chef, Charlie Palmer, is a restaurateur, hotel owner, and cookbook author and is so out there that he must have cloned himself. Otherwise, it would be impossible to be, as he describes himself, “chief cook and bottle washer...

Through The Lens

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Tech Talk: Video Gaming Grows Up

By Ted OwenMost of us have childhood memories of playing video games on computers at home, loading them either by cartridge, cassette or in the case of the rich kid on the block by floppy disk. That was then...

Spring In NYC What To See & Do

By Natasha BazikaSpring brings vibrant colors, the fresh scent of flowers, and casual brunch dates—and lots of outdoor activity. And there’s no shortage of delightful events and happenings in the city when the trees begin to turn green...

Cruise Control: Sailing The Mighty Amazon

By Patti Pietschmann
While we have taken hundreds of cruises during our travel/cruise writing career, the Seabourn Quest voyage that took us from the tropics through the mighty Amazon was without a doubt one of the most romantic and interesting—awesome, fantastic, about as...

Hidden Hawaii: A Visit To Less-Explored Places

By Jenny Peters
Yes, it’s true. The Hawaiian Islands are stunningly gorgeous, each with a different overall feel and some unique landscapes. And while the islands invite visitors to luxurious beachfront resorts and restaurants, we found other appealing ways to...

San Luis Obispo: Exploring California’s Central Coast

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylva
Thinking about a trip to sunny California, but you want to experience something away from the hustle and bustle of cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco? Why not try a SLO CAL—otherwise known as San Luis Obispo County...

Town & Country

By Laurie Bain Wilson
You’re a museum-loving, sophisticated city slicker, and your partner is a beach-loving, fresh-air country type. Planning for a long weekend/getaway is tough going. The answer? A favorite of many: Boston and Cape Cod...

Kalahari Resorts - No Passport Required

By Patricia Canole
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions isn’t your typical resort. Its authentically African theme is designed to bring families together. The African spirit of “togetherness” is reflected in every aspect of the resort, like the handpicked African grown coffee beans...

Notes From DB

By Daniel J. BollingerThe world is changing drastically, from the stock market to international politics to real estate... and it is good, bad, and ugly. The NYC real estate market continues to soften as I have been forecasting. There has been some decent activity in the luxury market in 2018, but these sales have been discounted at an average of...

100 East 53rd Street

By Daniel J. BollingerFoster + Partners and Aby Rosen have teamed up to develop a genuinely stunning new development. With sixty-five floors consisting of 94 units from studios to four bedrooms, 100 East 53rd Street has something for everyone...

75 Kenmare - Hip Downtown Living

By Daniel J. BollingerIn the very popular area of NoLita comes a 38-unit condo offering comprised of one- to four-bedrooms homes designed by Lenny Kravitz’s namesake firm Kravitz Design. Knit into the contextual fabric of the area, with its...

The Preserve Club & Residences

By Patti SengaOne of the country’s finest sporting communities is right in our backyard, nestled in the picturesque landscape of New England. Located in Richmond, Rhode Island, The Preserve Club & Residences offers luxury homes set amid...

Silver Linings

By Michael StolerWith so many brick and mortar stores closing is it any wonder others are in line to catch the brass ring? Take ClubIndustry.com which reports the closing of retail stores has opened even more significant opportunities for Planet Fitness to...

Thinking Of Retirement?

By Nadine WynnIt can be fun to think about where you want to retire! In fact, once you no longer have a job or other responsibilities tying you to a particular area, there are numerous reasons to relocate to a place that’s more to your liking...

Homeaway - Paradise Found For Owners/Renters

By NYLMHomeAway is a vacation rental website that connects travelers to rental homes and allows property owners to turn their second home/vacation home into an income producing asset. Unlike other property rental sites...

ZAVO Luxury Mediterranean Fare With Flair

By Anne Raso
Restaurateur Ilya Zavolunov is a man with not only a tremendous amount of experience in the restaurant business both in New York and in Europe, but he had enough courage to...

La Pulperia Rustic Latin Cuisine In NYC

By Norah Bradford
Rustic Latin American restaurant group La Pulperia, co-owned by Victor Medina and head chef Carlos Barroz, has been satisfying New Yorkers since its opening in Hell’s Kitchen four years ago. Since then, the partners have added two...

Rose and Basil NYC’s Secret Garden

By Jenna Guarneri
When you step into this East Village establishment, you may think it’s more a flower shop than a romantic café. Blooms of every shape and color are everywhere. Continue walking into the restaurant, and you’ll find white garden-designed...

Dan Aykroyd Stirring Up The World Of Spirits

By Darren Paltrowitz
Alegendary actor, screenwriter, producer, director and musician, Dan Aykroyd has been at the forefront for over 40 years. Beyond being synonymous with New York through his work on Saturday Night Live and Ghostbusters, Aykroyd also...