Cocktail Bar Find: Peg + Patriot London
Matt Whiley is a bit of a cocktail celeb here in London. With bars such as Talented Mr. Fox and Purl under his belt, he’s known for his experimental approach to mixology. In fact it’s common for his bars to look more like science labs, with bottles and potions bubbling and steaming behind the bar, […]
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Dumpling House Find: Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings NYC
Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings NYC is a dumpling house owned by 20-something year old sisters Hannah and Marian Cheng who are turning out the freshest, lightest homemade dumplings in the city. You won’t find any dirty dumplings at Mimi Cheng’s ”“ only clean healthy ones made from their mother’s secret recipe using pasture-raised meat from Fleishers […]
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Artful Food in NYC: 5 Restaurants That Visually Delight
(This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron was first published in ForbesLife. To read the full article, click here) New York City is full of restaurants offering sophisticated food, wine and ambiance, but it’s the exceptional ones that can take it to the next level by visually delighting diners with exquisitely prepared dishes. Their artful dishes oblige […]
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Dessert Bar Find: ChikaLicious NYC
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) A word of advice for anyone looking to seriously impress a date – take them to ChikaLicious NYC, a high-end dessert tasting bar with Japanese finesse and they’ll be yours in no time. And don’t worry, the words “high-end” refer only to the exquisite desserts on offer, not […]
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Fashion Boutique Find: Bird NYC
Better known for its thriving community of rugged hipsters, food aficionados and creative talent, Brooklyn is fast becoming a hub of high fashion. Jen Mankins, owner of Bird boutique, has decided to keep it in the Brooklyn family with her third (and largest) boutique in Williamsburg. Like many places in the area, the boutique also […]
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Good Coffee Find: Intelligentsia Coffee High Line Hotel NYC
Inside the cloistered environs of The High Line Hotels’ gothic style building sits Intelligentsia’s first NYC café. The beloved Chicago-based roaster has burrowed itself comfortably inside the hotel’s dark wood lobby, which dates back to 1895. On a sunny day, discerning coffee lovers looking for a quality cup of Joe and a place for quiet […]
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Luxury Hotel Find: Domaine de la Baume Provence
(This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron first appeared in ForbesLife. Click here to read the original) Perhaps, like me, you’ve wondered what it’s like to be part of the old-world French aristocracy summering in the South of France. I envision days spent strolling amongst the heartbreaking natural beauty of hillside Provence within the private grounds of […]
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Art Museum Find: Tate Britain London
Considered to be Tate Modern’s slightly more traditional sibling, Tate Britain is London’s treasured home of British art that can be found directly on the Thames between Pimlico’s Georgian splendour and the political grandeur of Westminster. The museum houses the national collection of British art from the sixteenth century through to the present day including […]
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Good Coffee Find: Two Hands NYC
(May 21st 2015: Unfortunately, following a recent visit to Two Hands NYC, Melting Butter no longer recommends the cafe’s food or service) Two Hands NYC is that bright, airy café that you would typically find right by a beautiful Sydney beach. You know the ones – where the coffee is always good, the food is simply […]
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Good Coffee Find: Brunswick Cafe NYC
Along with NYC’s fast growing antipodean population comes with it Australia’s favorite cultural past time and its best export – coffee. Inspired by the laid-back Australian lifestyle – unpretentious with a slick decor to boot, Brunswick Café is a recent addition on the NYC coffee scene and it’s fast becoming a neighborhood gem. Its menu […]
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