Archives August 2017 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Serving At Center Court

By Patricia CanoleFrom late August through early September, it’s pretty much tennis and more tennis in New York City. But it’s also a known fact that before the championship matches get underway, the tennis elite love to play. So what better place to rub elbows with athletes as they begin their two weeks of nail-biting matches than with New York’s top chefs at Citi Taste of Tennis...

Steve Guttenberg: NY Roots Allowed Him To Grow

By Anthony RapacciuoloAt a young age, this Brooklyn born native was told he wasn’t cut out to be an actor, but did he listen to the criticism? Of course not, he’s from Brooklyn remember. Rather than call it quits, Steve Guttenberg went on to star in more than 60 films, play leading roles on Broadway...

Through The Lens

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As Everyone Likes It

By Joan HornigLast summer, I cut my Labor Day weekend short to return to the city to attend the final night of the Public Works performance of Twelfth Night at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. With a cast of 200 and a limited run of 3 performances, this play marked the close of the outdoor Public Theater season...

Ybor City - The Cuban Connection

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylva
Of course, we’re all familiar with the likes of John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie and Cornelius Vanderbilt—those industrial giants of the Gilded Age. But what about Vicente Martinez Ybor? You might know of him if you’re a cigar aficionado. After all, he was primarily responsible for making Ybor City, Florida—and Tampa...

Southwest France: Barging Right In

By Karen Feld
Upon arrival at Perpignan Airport in Southwest France, a charming Gilles Sansa greeted us and engaged us with his personal tour of vineyards and villages in the area before dropping us off at the European Waterways ultra-luxury barge, Enchante. It was docked about an hour away in Trebes...

Jersey’s Ocean Place Resort & Spa

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylva
The Jersey Shore has long been a favorite retreat for those looking to enjoy the sandy beaches along its long coastline. One town that boasts a long and fascinating history of famous visitors to its beaches is Long Branch. As a matter of fact, it’s attracted many U.S. presidents—Ulysses Grant, Rutherford Hayes, James Garfield, Chester Arthur...

Croatia’s Fantasy Island

By Gretchen Kelly
Remember the TV series Fantasy Island which touted the unforgettable saying, “The plane! The plane!”? Every week visitors were transported to a beautiful island and left looking fabulous, rested and ready for the real world. That was more than thirty years ago. Today, if you wanted to look for an island just like that...

Insider’s Guide To The Hamptons

By Norah Lawlor
The Hamptons are as much a state of mind as a place, a retreat on the eastern tip of New York’s Long Island where most can find (even for a short weekend getaway) their version of peace and tranquility...

Notes From DB

By Daniel J. BollingerThere seem to be some conflicting stats in the market these days. For the second quarter of 2017 median and average sales prices have risen to record-setting numbers as has the number of closings. But “days on the market” increased dramatically and listing discounts also rose. Market data in this industry isn’t the most concise...

30 Park Place

By Daniel J. Bollinger | Photos by Evan JosephLocated in Tribeca at the corner of Church Street and Park Place, atop the Four Seasons Hotel is a premier condo offering what is redefining “luxury”—30 Park Place. Silverstein Properties and Robert AM Stern Architects have teamed up to build residences that have raised the standard of comfort...

Node Brooklyn

By Daniel J. BollingerNode is a collection of thoughtfully designed, fully furnished, boutique apartments in the world’s most creative cities, where Node has re-imagined community living. One of their most exciting new locations premiered recently in Bushwick, Brooklyn on Eldert Street. Node’s global reach is grounded...

CO-Living In NYC

By Daniel J. BollingerMedici Living Group, the world’s largest co-living provider with 1,200 units worldwide—including Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Munich—has opened its first United States location, Quarters at 324 Grand Street in NYC. The concept transforms the way creatives, young entrepreneurs and digital nomads...

CODA

By Daniel J. BollingerLocated at 23rd Street and 1st Avenue in Gramercy Park is CODA, a condo offering 114 one-to-three bedroom units and developed by Ben Shaoul of Magnum Real Estate. Although originally built as a rental in 2003, it has since been converted to condos. Close to the East Village, NoMad, and Union Square...

A Gold Coast Restoration

By Daniel J. BollingerSet on more than five acres with views of Long Island’s Cold Spring Harbor this 17 room, 22 thousand square foot Georgian Colonial has been beautifully restored to perfection. Originally purchased in the early-20th century from Effingham Lawrence, it was JP Morgan who in 1933 bestowed this 17-room house to his daughter...

Long Island’s Greybarn

By Daniel J. BollingerNestled in Amityville, Long Island is the new 500-unit rental development called Greybarn featuring 1 and two bedroom units. The units are housed in five separate buildings sitting on 28K square feet of retail space and are the brainchild of third generation developers Mitchell & Gregg Rechler of Rechler Equity Partners...

Designing Ways

By Daniel J. BollingerWith the unprecedented new real estate development in the city, there is also a record amount of excellent new interior design and product as well. From London to California designers are making their mark on showcasing fantastic new ideas. Below are some of my top picks of what is on the market today...

Real Estate Spotlight

By Daniel J. BollingerThParis Forino Design is a full-service, boutique design firm that specializes in high-end residential, hotel, and restaurant projects. Owner Paris Forino, who hails from Australia, started her company in 2012. In 2015 the New York Post named her one of the best four design firms in New York City...

Ethyls Alcohol and Food

By Patricia Canole
Ethyl’s Alcohol & Food is a wild ride back to 1970s. Opened in May 2016, Ethyl’s is led by a diverse team of rock stars who were there in the heyday of the disco, punk, and rock ‘n’ roll scenes in NYC. Co-owner and designer Paul Gerard is an acclaimed NYC restaurateur...

Taste and Toast

By Patricia Canole
Food may get all the press, but specialty liquors are just as important in imparting the real taste of a location. The creation of such spirits is a celebration of the history, landscape, and culture of a particular region. We explored in search of authentic experiences to taste and toast some of the world’s most famous liquors...

Swirls of Magic

By Patricia Canole
Think back to your childhood: Summer meant a season of fairs and carnivals and the inevitable accompaniment to the Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and carousel. I’m talking hot dogs, soft pretzels, onion rings, snow cones—and, of course, bowling ball-sized wisps...