Archives November 2015 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Lidia Bastianich: Everybody's Italian Nonna!

By Bob & Sandy NesoffSitting down to lunch with Lidia Bastianich in a crowded room has the feeling of a private meal with her at home. Lidia exudes warmth, a wonderful personality and makes guests feel right at home. And to top it off, she’s one heck of a chef...

Michael Flatley: Final New York Tour

By Bob NesoffMichael Flatley, who wowed audiences around the world with his acclaimed and energetic show, Lord of The Dance,” is coming to New York for his final appearance before he retires. Flatley, whose feet become a blur as he stands and taps or moves across the stage...

Lincoln Center: Beating The Heart Of Culture

By Ross WarrenThere is the famed Paris Opera House, London’s theater district of the West End, Teatro dell’Opera in Rome, all focal points for arts and culture in Europe. None of them can hold a candle to New York’s Lincoln Center complex...

Big Apple Circus: A Show With A Heart

By Ed CurtisNot all that many years ago traveling circuses were a familiar sight from the corn fields of Iowa to the open grassy lots of New York. Today, for the most part they have been consigned to the dust bin of history. There were the venerable names such as Carson and Barnes, Hemmingford and Merriweather and the famed Clyde Beatty who transitioned...

The King And I Hits It's Stride

By Sandy NesoffWhat’s old is frequently new again and not always for the better. The first revival of Les Miz had none of the pizzazz of the original and did not last long. But there are some shows that do truly hit the mark. Lincoln Center’s revival production of the venerable “The King and I,” is right on target...

The Making Of A Show

By Jim KiersteadI hope you enjoyed last month’s article introducing the Fall season on Broadway and even got to enjoy a show or two. If you enjoyed it, let your friends know. “Word of mouth” is the best way for shows to succeed. I began producing shows about fourteen years ago and the very first show that I worked on was an amazing musical entitled...

Emril: Kick It Up A Notch

By Ross WarrenSitting at a table in the Paramus, NJ Barnes & Noble with a stack of cookbooks in front of him, Emeril John Lagasse seems the antithesis of his TV persona. On the set he challenges the camera with his signature “BAM!” and “Let’s kick it up a notch...

The City's Top Chef's Holiday Choices

Interview:New York Lifestyles Magazine Interviewed Some of NYC's Top Chef's, Read On To See Their Replies On Inspirations, Favorite Holiday Foods and Traditions...

Estiatorio Milos: It's Greek To Everyone

By Ed CurtisNew York may be a haven to a worldwide sampling of cuisines, but every so often, one stands out above the rest. Estiatorio Milos could easily hold that title when it comes to fine dining... Greek Style.
Too many people have come to be familiar with what passes for Greek food: i.e. a hunk of lamb or beef spinning on a spit with pieces sliced off and offered in a wrap...

Miss Mamie's Spoonbread: Soul Food For The Soul

By Jon Haggins Photos by Maybelle WebsterThere are more ethnic restaurants in New York City, arguably, than any other place in the world. But one thing New York does far better than anyone else, is Soul Food. Head on up to 110th Street for a treat for your own soul.
Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Restaurant is lined with floor to ceiling windows offering the best...

Station LIC: Tom Cruise's Last Cocktail

By Jon Haggins Photos by Maybelle WebsterAtmosphere along with good food helps the ambiance of any good restaurant. Station LIC (Long Island City) restaurant is just one stop on the number 7 subway train from Grand Central Station to Long Island City. The restaurant is decorated with lots of train memorabilia behind the bar and in its bathrooms...

Andiamo: A Draw For Manhattanites

By Sandy NesoffThere was a time when no one would venture west of the Hudson River for a night out with dinner at a good restaurant. That began to slowly change about 15 years ago when a handful of New York restaurateurs moved across the river to Bergen County, New Jersey...

Your Smile Can Affect Your Life And Career

By Dr. Timothy Chase, DMDDid you know that your smile and how straight and white your teeth are can impact your career and even bolster or derail your love life? Well it can. A recent study indicates that 40 percent of Americans would not go on a second date with someone who has crooked teeth. And in this highly competitive job market...

Dealing With Personal Issues

By Stan PopovichYou are just diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, OCD, or some other mental health disorder. You go see a counselor to get help. Eventually your relatives and closest friends find out your condition. The problem is that some of them get on your...

Guardians Of The Mountains: National Ski Patrol

By Peter Schmaus, MDMany of us take first responders for granted, be they fire, police, or emergency medical technicians. The same extends to our guardians on the mountain, the ski patrol. What may be underappreciated is the degree of training and skill required to qualify and proudly wear the insignia. The dedication....

Still Skiing At 70+: Seniors Ski Free

By Bob NesoffSki resorts over the years have aimed at drawing a younger crowd to stay afloat. A number of ski resorts that had previously banned snowboarding have opened the trails to that group in order to increase skier visits. Many, if not most, offer seniors, generally those over 70-years-old either very deeply discounted...