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Tag Archives: New York

Chapel Down’s English Sparkling

If I had offered you a glass of English Sparkling five years ago, I’m sure you would have laughed at me. While Champagne and Spumante are considered the Pièce de Rèsistance in France and Italy, the English expertise of Chapel Down‘s Chief Executive Officer Frazer Thompson is quickly proving that …

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International Waffle Day! 

Våffeleldagen, what we know as waffles are a wonderful treat that have become a global phenomenon. March 25th, Waffle day began in Sweden and historically signifies the beginning of spring. Celebrate this weekend by exploring the variety of waffles that the globe has to offer! For a hearty, healthy and …

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Faro

With five cooks aligned in an open kitchen, the farm to table Italian restaurant Faro is creating intricately plated dishes that are approachable, mouthwatering, and simply delicious.  Without a doubt, since the earning of their Michelin star this past fall, the restaurant which translates into Lighthouse in Italian has intrigued …

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An Evening With…The Greenwich Project

The Greenwich Project  is a very sexy restaurant. It illuminates and has a convivial air. I am certainly happy to have been introduced. My introduction would not have been possible, of course, if I had not received an invitation (a Facebook invitation, no less) to attend the first ‘Evening With…Chad …

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Year of the Monkey; An Ode to Hong Kong

If you could choose anywhere in the globe to work, where would it be? Those of us who work as hospitality professionals have a huge advantage as front of house and back of house staff. With our expertise, and our talents, our industry can take us to any job anywhere …

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New York Restaurant Week

 It’s that time of year again when many restaurants humble themselves, and when hospitality professionals cringe. Yes, I’m afraid to admit that I am referring to Restaurant Week. You either love it, or you hate it. Beginning January 18th and running through February 5th, 372 restaurants in New York City …

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Spreading the news on New York

New York is synonymous with movies, fame, bright lights and fantastic shopping. In fact the list of things it’s well known for could go on for pages. So it’s not surprising that many people can talk with authority on the city that’s so good, as they song goes, they named …

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New Years Eve at June

Manhattan chic in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. That is June.  Who knew? I certainly didn’t. I am one of those New Yorkers who does not like to leave their parameter. However, Upper Eastside and Upper Westside New Yorkers have no excuse to not visit this richly decorated Parisian all-natural wine bar! …

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