Jewelry Show + Robert, MAD Museum, Columbus Circle, NYC
Jewelry Show, MAD, Museum of Art & Design. Columbus Circle, NYC
Jill Orent’s Roasted Chicken Thighs
“Salt, as it brings out the flavor of many foods!” responded Jill Orent, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York president, in response to our Guest Foodie [...]
Smashburgers: National Arts Club + Gotham Burger Social Club
I tripped over the Infatuation's—"The NYC Smashburger Power Rankings"—on the day I ate what I thought was one of the most delicious smashburgers since I [...]
Elizabeth Blau’s Honey Salt, Las Vegas, Nevada
When Dames dine together, abundance comes naturally—plates circulate, glasses stay filled and conversation flows easily. At the annual Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) conference in [...]
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Jewelry Show + Robert, MAD Museum, Columbus Circle, NYC
Jewelry Show, MAD, Museum of Art & Design. Columbus Circle, NYC
Birthday Fun at the Yacht Club, Chelsea, NYC
I first stumbled upon the Yacht Club last summer after a sun-soaked boat ride around Manhattan with friends. This time, I rounded up another lively crew to celebrate a birthday. We kicked things off with [...]
A Year Anniversary for Lola’s, NoMad, NYC
Melissa Clark’s review of Lola’s in The New York Times inspired me to book a table with friends—I’d been looking for a fun spot I hadn’t tried yet. Lola’s is the very first restaurant from [...]
Seahorse, W Hotel, Union Square, NYC + Project Hail Mary
Instead of buying tickets for the day we planned to see Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary, I accidentally purchased them for the wrong day. The movie had begun when we arrived! As a result, [...]
Glasshouse Tavern, Theatre District, NYC + Giant
"Giant," starring John Lithgow as antisemitic Roald Dahl at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway through June 28, 2026, is not to be missed. His powerful performance should receive a Tony nod, for sure. Dinner [...]
The Fairly New Cafe Zaffri, Union Square, NYC
What I really liked about Union Square’s Cafe Zaffi is that it’s run by four women—Mary Attea, Camari Mick, Nicole Vitagliano and Jennifer Vitagliano—who also operate Raf’s and the Musket Room. I dined there with [...]
Elizabeth Blau’s Honey Salt, Las Vegas, Nevada
When Dames dine together, abundance comes naturally—plates circulate, glasses stay filled and conversation flows easily. At the annual Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) conference in Las Vegas, that spirit was unmistakable during an evening at [...]
Orso, Upper East Side, NYC + Matiese
Oddly, when the server approached our table at Orso, an Upper East Side French restaurant, to ask about our wine preferences, we had never seen a list. My dining partner chose the cabernet ($18), learning [...]