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This past week I had the pleasure of getting “stuck” at the Ritz-Carlton. You may think I’m saying this as a joke, but I was actually stuck there because of Hurricane Sandy. What a place to weather the storm, right? While my friends in New York were stocking up

The Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui was everything I dreamed it would be. From the moment you pull onto the property you are greeted by friendly and helpful staff, you’re treated to a lei of beautiful purple flowers for the ladies and beads for the men.  As you check

Me Wearing My Sleep No More Mask Sleep No More is one of my favorite activities I’ve done in New York in my whole time living here. Yep, I said it. Sleep No More is an interactive production set in the somewhat oddly named, McKittrick Hotel. This name is

This hotel is easily the most unique property I have ever been to. I have stayed at several Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons and Fairmont resorts but always say that this is my favorite property out there. There is nothing they haven’t thought of. This property is so zen and

This review isn’t the most timely. I was in Vietnam 6 months ago (March 2012). Vietnam is such an incredible place and I wouldn’t stay anywhere else other than the Sofitel Metropole in Hanoi! I apologize for my delay in writing this review, truth be told I was writing

So, it’s birthday season and since I pretty much have a fat girl living inside of me dying to break free, birthday season for me means, time to eat! Luckily, my birthday falls at the end of bathing suit season! My in-laws are so awesome and took us to

This year for my birthday my hubby and I decided to check out Catch over in the Meatpacking District. Never sure what to expect over there, I was somewhat hesitant that although I had heard rave reviews from friends, that I was in for a night of haughtiness and

Before we left for our honeymoon, my husband’s cousins told us we had to eat at this restaurant, Cha Ca La Vong. Sounds good, write it down. Before we did though, his cousins all cautioned us, you will think we are crazy, it is so dirty, but you MUST

Last weekend, hubby and I had date night. It was stupendous. We started at J-Bird on the Upper East Side. Such fantastic cocktails. Really well-balanced and delicious. I kid you not, the couple next to us called their drinks “transcendent.” They are really creative and delightful. So was the

Last week I Had the pleasure of seeing one of my very nearest and dearest friends for brunch. For $25 you get a brunch entree and 5 (Enormous) mimosas! (You can also get bloody Marys. The food is from a great restaurant. Far more respectable than most lower east

Earl’s Beer and Cheese is the quintessential neighborhood spot!

A few weekends ago I had the chance to go back to Chicago, one of my favorite places in the world! I lived there for the two years right after I graduated college and have nothing but fond memories of Weiner Circle and Blue Cheese stuffed olives. This was