Archives December 2017 / January 2018 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Geoffrey Zakarian Fine Cuisine & Culinary Magic

By Baruch ShemtovCelebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian has made a name for himself around the world as the chef and partner in restaurants including The Lambs Club in New York City, Georgie at Montage Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, and Point Royal at The Diplomat in Hollywood (FL). His restaurants have become a favorite destination for power lunches and power dinners, and influencers have taken note of his creative yet comforting cuisine...

Through The Lens

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Holiday Volunteers

By Joan HornigThe days may be short, the weather less than welcoming but that seems to have little effect on how many visitors flock to our city for their winter holiday. There isn’t another city in the world offering as much diversity, the variety of entertainment, cultural institutions, fantastic food or shopping opportunities...

The Art Of Giving

By Ruth J. KatzSome of us are Type A shoppers who keep the holidays in mind—and eyes peeled—for the just-right gift all year long. Others of us are the last-minute power types, heading out into the seasonal fray armed with a scribbled list, plenty of optimism, and a healthy dose of determination. Whichever category you happen to fall...

Greetings From Colorado

By Cecilia Connolly
The romance of the Old West is alive and well. You’ll find it in the Colorado Rockies, where the sky seems endless and each night treats you to an astronomical display of stars; where the mountains are so high, you’d swear they could touch the sky...

Emerson Resort And Spa

By Michael Alpiner
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” The eager traveler packs a suitcase, takes one last sweeping look around the house, and prepares to leave the routine world behind. The road ahead is paved with hope and expectation...

Philly Three Ways

Stacey Zable
There’s no question, New York City shines brightly during the holiday season. But if you want a break and change of scenery, why not take in the sights and sounds of Philadelphia. A quick weekend getaway to Philadelphia—a World Heritage City—is a the place...

Best Places To Spend New Year’s Eve

By Norah Bradford
As the clock ticks down to the New Year, crowds gather waiting for a glittering ball to drop. But it’s not New York City. Instead, we’re in Hong Kong where everyone enjoys ushering in a brand New Year. Fireworks, street parties, dancing, with lots of...

Australia’s Irresistible Lure

By Jenny Peters
If you’ve never taken the admittedly long trip from New York to Australia, we’re here to tell you about what you’ve been missing. For the Land Down Under is truly a magical place, where the friendly locals speak English, the landscapes...

Splendid Hamburg

By Ruth J. Katz
In the 1955 film Daddy Long Legs, the actress Leslie Caron, playing a teenage waif in an orphanage, is plucked out of her drab milieu and introduced to a posh life, where she can have just about anything...

Notes From DB

By Daniel J. BollingerReality is starting to set in the NYC market. The rental market is still in lagging with more and more concessions being offered to both renters and brokers alike...

The Level Comes To Brooklyn

By Daniel J. BollingerThere is a great new product on the market at 2 North 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Called Level, this 554 unit development comprised of studios to 3 bedrooms offers excellent views, great amenities, and competitive pricing. Opened earlier this year, it is located in the heart of Williamsburg three blocks from...

211 Schermerhorn Street

By Daniel J. Bollinger | Photos Courtesy of Alan Hill Design/Arc MediaTwo blocks from Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue and close to most all subway lines is the brand new condo offering at 211 Schermerhorn Street. Just blocks from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Barclays, and Fort Greene Park...

What Determines Value In NYC Residences?

By Daniel J. BollingerPurchasing a condo/co-op in NYC can be a daunting task. With the vast amount of inventory on the market today (and more new development in the months to come) there is indeed so much to choose from. So, what determines the value...

Emerge212

By Michael AlpinerProfessionals spend about one-third of their waking hours at work. So it seems only logical that one would want to immerse themselves in as much physical and emotional comfort as he/she can during that time. Some companies have provided this by allowing their employees to bring their pets...

Don & Katrina Peebles

By Elizabeth DarwenThey are that rare combination of a power couple individually possessing intellect, compassion, and entrepreneurial values that come together with the aim of making the world a better place in which to live while striving to make an impact. They are Don and Katrina Peebles...