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Category: Toodlin’ the Town

Mannerly Monday: Do Unto Others…

When your teased bouffant is very much a part of your every day life, you can imagine my devastation as I was combing my fingers through my hair yesterday only to find a dollop of gum in the back. Oh yes, that happened. I don’t know how and I don’t know where, but that little [...]

It’s a total “Oh My” Experience at Neue Galerie

Being a fan of all things Upper East Side, historical, and artistic, Neue Galerie was an instant fit for this señorita. But when I heard their newest exhibit was featuring Kandinsky, it was a must to go there immediately. Why? Oh, hunny. From the moment I saw Vasily Kandinsky featured in one of my all-time [...]

The Woman Behind The Icon

Known for all things beauty, Hollywood glam, and gorgeously royal, Grace Kelly will truly be an iconic figure for a lifetime. And although the majority of us were not even born before her unexpected death from a fatal car crash at age 52, Grace Kelly is still present through an exhibit for us to get [...]

Tie The Knot With Ron Ben-Israel Cakes

Some brides splurge on their dress. Some brides splurge on their venue. Others, splurge on their cake! And I’m all over that sugary detail. Hola. And even though I am not even nearly close to having the wedding bells chime, I was ecstatic when Ron of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes invited me into his Soho bakery, [...]

Mannerly Monday: A Lady Wish

When a lady wishes to ask a man out on a date… She does not say: “I have an opening in my schedule; would you like to do something?” “I’ve had a friend cancel on me; are you available for dinner?” “Unless you are one of these insecure wimps who doesn’t like for a woman [...]

Shine Bright With November

Oh, hello Friday. Can I tell you how I am thrilled of your arrival? But honestly, there’s another detail about this day I’m even ecstatic more about…it’s officially November! Oh yes, darling. This month is filled of all things fabulous with fall attire, flirty cocktails for those stunning holiday events, and most importantly, it’s filled [...]

Climb Into An Orchard Of A Season

climbing for apples With Halloween being just around the riverbend, I couldn’t believe apple/pumpkin picking was still not checked off of my Fall 2013 Bucket List! Obviously, it was a must to find the perfect orchard near NYC that a. was close to a train station and b. had both apples, pumpkins + munchies galore. [...]

Mannerly Monday: Opera Style

Oh, hello Monday! It’s been too long, hunny. And although I could have gone one more day with sleeping past 630am before you arrived, I have to admit I’m pretty excited as to what this week has to offer! Between birthday celebrations and MoMA walk-throughs, this girl is all smiles at work today. But, I [...]

Park It In Style This Fall

Everyone has that one person they call to get trusted details on a restaurant or the it spots to be seen for a night out on the town. A romantic date spot, parents visiting type of scene, a group dinner…you name it! Well, I hate to give up my source, but this guy has never [...]

Liberation Day Living

“If women had 24 hours to themselves, and money was no object, what would they do?” When I was faced with this question on a recent invitation from Vita Liberata to come and celebrate a newly launched initiative called Liberation Day, I was incredibly intrigued! What would I do with my time? Between having a [...]

Dig Inn To Win + Be Thin

Obsessed with Dig Inn’s brussels sprouts? This girl’s hand just flew up. Memorized their seasonal menu? Ummm…guilty! A regular for lunch or consistently order delivery for dinner? Yes…Well, before you jet out of the office in a few, check out what Dig Inn has cooked up for us New Yorkers this month! Hola. Satisfying busy [...]

Inspired From The Master of the Craft

From the moment I met my good friend, Francois Payard, three years ago at a foodie Harvard Club event, it has been an incredible ride of all things filled with culinary fun to spontaneity at its finest! But between him throwing me into his Soho bakery oven to us recently filming a top secret Payard [...]