May 14th, 2013 § 2 comments § permalink
This city is a hectic place. I mean, New Yorkers tend to walk faster than most people run – even if they’re not in a particular hurry. {Hint: that’s how you spot a tourist in NYC – those moving at a leisurely speed.}
That’s why taking a moment to slow down is such a treat, just like I did with friends at Amarone the other day…
May 13th, 2013 § 9 comments § permalink
Today, can I be very honest with you? » Read the rest of this entry «
May 3rd, 2013 § 2 comments § permalink
April 20th, 2013 § 10 comments § permalink
{Pink lights over the patio at my favorite Hell’s Kitchen brunch joint 44 1/2}
Living in New York City is an experience like no other. It truly is the “city that never sleeps” — perhaps because with so many amazing attractions, restaurants, sights, shops, people and possibilities, it’s hard to spend much time at all in bed {even though you pay half your income on it each month}. There is so much competition in the city, that restaurants have the unique opportunity to fill niche markets: gourmet cheese and wine cafes, Coyote Ugly-themed gay bars, burger-joints dressed in Victorian decor…. you name it, NYC has it.
I’ve been very lucky in many ways in the last six months I’ve spent in this incredible city, but particularly in terms of finding friends with impeccable taste and a flair for adventure. They have introduced me to amazing places from day one, which made my move here a million times easier {and a million times more fun!}. Now that I work as a hotel concierge in the city, it’s my job each day to help tourists find such places during their stay here. I’ve learned a whole lot over the past six months, so I think it’s high time I shared my city knowledge with you as well!
What do you think about that??! » Read the rest of this entry «
April 14th, 2013 § 7 comments § permalink
“Where do you get your haircut?”
This question comes up frequently at the concierge desk where I work in downtown New York City. I smile, and think to myself: Truthfully? Well, I trimmed my bangs with zig-zag sewing scissors this morning because I couldn’t see out from under them. Would you like me to give yours a go?
Not exactly the answer they were looking for, I suppose.
Enter the David Ryan Salon to save the day. Located on 46th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, mere blocks from Times Square, lies a chic, comfortable salon with funny, kind, talented hairdressers. They’ll share stories about styling hair at Marc Jacobs’ last runway show, or for the Four Weddings TV show on TLC. You’ll sip ginger lemon tea, relax, and walk out of the salon feeling like a million dollars.
Isn’t that a better answer? I think so too.
