Yearly Archives: 2011

Red and White Dress, Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

Sure, Martha's Vineyard is known for some of the over-the-top preppy fashion going on there, but not all preppy fashion statements are regrettable. This graphic print red and white dress makes a splash in downtown...
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Summer Getaway: Asbury Park and Ocean Grove

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

New Jersey's Asbury Park, the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, has a rock and roll vibe you don't find at many seaside towns. With lots of music clubs big and...
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Birreria

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

New Yorkers were elated when Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich's Italian food emporium Eataly opened last year. There was only one problem: Eataly didn't seem to be intended for New Yorkers. A massive marketing and...
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Posted in Flatiron District, food, Italian, New York restaurants, restaurants | Tagged bars, BBQ, beer, Mario Batali, New York, wine bars | 1 Comment

Mile End

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

There are a lot of similarities between Torrisi Italian Specialties and the Brooklyn deli Mile End, and not just because Mile End snagged Aaron Israel from the kitchen at Torrisi. Like the Italian spot, Mile...
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Model in Bright Colors, Chelsea Piers

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

Sometimes the only way to fight the heat is to deflect it. Bright colors up the ante this summer when the sun comes bearing down, as on this model off duty in fuchsia cotton pants,...
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Southwestern Dress, the Bowery

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

Southwestern patterns are popping up everywhere this summer, spurred by two collaborative Opening Ceremony collections, one with traditional Western clothing brand Pendleton and another with Rodarte in a Southwestern-themed line. Here it's perfect for the...
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80s Redux, Union Square

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

There's been a lot of '70s redux going on in fashion right now, but what about the '80s? It doesn't have to be all hipster-y gold spandex, as this woman proves with a chic, colorful...
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Best Outdoor Dining 2011

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

As much as we complain about the heat, it's so nice to be able to dine al fresco when summer finally comes to New York. But what we're looking for isn't any old table plunked...
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White Dress, Union Square

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

Loving the all-white look for summer 2011. The spectator shoes add a nice 1920s touch to this dress, and the artfully braided updo is perfect for hot weather.
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Recipe: Special Sauce

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

One of the best things about going to Burger King as a kid - other than those gold paper crowns - was the "special sauce" on the burgers. It probably wasn't anything more special than...
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Masculin Feminin, Union Square

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

Usually when people talk about the masculin-feminin look, they're referencing le smoking, as seen on several guests at the 2011 CFDA Awards. But it can be dressed down too, as with this look of slouchy...
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Open on University: Sausage Inc.

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

CLOSED On the heels of the news that no hot dog is free of nitrates, even the organic, all-natural kind, new take out shop Sausage Inc. has opened on University Place, replacing the short lived...
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Black and White Polka Dots, Fifth Avenue

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

Keep an eye out for polka dots this fall, when the nautical stripes have been stowed away. They were a hit on the Marc Jacobs fall 2011 runway, often mixed in various sizes as seen...
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