Left picture: Fawkner; Top right picture: The Marlton hotel; bottom right picture: Art Bar. A winter in New York: the endless days of a blizzard, the frost on window panes, the bulky snowdrifts on the sidewalks. After this weekend’s storm, we were in search of a wintry cocoon where we could find refuge for the next cold spell on the East Coast. We found three fireplaces next to which we could see ourselves curling up in a chair and entering hibernation mode. The storm may…
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Forget all the preconceived ideas you have about magic. Miles away from old-fashioned spectacles, stereotypes and outdated decor, The Magician makes magic shows hip again. Enter the chic NoMad hotel. Imposing fireplace, red velvet benches, cozy atmosphere. A hostess in a Charleston dress welcomes you with a card game and invites you to explore the second floor of the hotel. Get lost in the corridors, go past room 213 to discover a hidden theater, transformed into a cabaret from the 20s. Take a seat and order a cocktail – we recommend the Golden Pineapples served in…
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There are cities whose mere mention make you feel instantly transported. This is the case for Woodstock, with all that the imagination conjures with this name: rock & roll, flower power, the hippie community, the counterculture of the 1960s… How about we take you there? Two hours from Manhattan, nestled in the heart of the Catskills, Woodstock is the perfect getaway spot for the looming Martin Luther King Day weekend. Roam in Woodstock’s streets and discover a reconstructed folklore around the retro accents of the…
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Everyone agrees that New York, that unrivaled paragon of diversity, is a melting pot of the most varied musical performances. Classical, baroque or romantic, there is always a plethora of concerts showing every night throughout the city. In this jam-packed cultural scene, the entertainment offers seem endless. But this infinity of possibilities comes with a price, and it is (unfortunately) often costly. But we will share with you one of the best kept secrets in town: NY’s finest concerts are actually free and take place at…
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Take Root can be summed up in 3 figures: 12 seats, 2 employees, 1 Michelin star. It is the pet project of a couple, Elise Kornack and Anna Hieronimus. Elise cut her teeth at Spotted Pig and Aquavit. But the girl had other ambitions and quickly decided to go it alone. Or rather as a duo. She and her partner started organizing a supper club in their apartment. But their landlord eventually discovered the subterfuge and they were forced to relocate. They found their current premises in 2013 on a discreetly charming street in Carroll Gardens. At just 26, the two young women are managing a restaurant on…
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At Christmas, one of the traditions which is difficult to bypass is the sacrosanct Nutcracker. For purists, there is George Balanchine’s version at NYC Ballet. Classic, sublime, timeless. For the more daring, we found a burlesque version a little more off the wall. Rococo, extravagant, suggestive. At the instigation of the Company XIV troupe, Hoffmann’s tale turns into a bacchanal. To appreciate it, you need to understand the burlesque genre: it’s a variety show that combines dance and songs with a comic tone often caricatural,…
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Left picture: Baita; Top right picture: Miracle on 9th st; bottom right picture: Rolf’s. New York is pulling out all the stops for the holiday season: oversized Christmas trees, shiny ice skating rinks, store fronts adorned with gold and glittery bells. Few destinations crystallize fairy fantasies and embody Christmas spirit as fully as New York. To help you get your bearings among all the festivities, we selected three spots that will give you a real taste of Christmas. 3 places, 3 neighborhoods, 3 atmospheres: The…
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Left picture: Miansai; Top right picture: Flying Tiger; bottom right picture: Clare V. The countdown has begun: T-22 to Christmas and you already have palpitations in anticipation of your shopping list. Come up with an idea, scour stores, brave the mob – the infernal triumvirate of the holiday season. We decided to help you by selecting three places of choice to shop for Christmas: For small budgets (and Secret Santa gifts): The Danish brand Flying Tiger just opened its first store in the United States….
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There are two types of concerts. The “big” ones: ceremonious and codified concerts in major venues, such as Carnegie Hall, where you are welcomed with several restrictions. No cell phones, no pictures, no talking. On the other hand you have the “small” concerts, in more informal venues. What about a performance hosted in the intimacy of the living room of a Harlem apartment? Welcome to Marjorie Eliot’s Parlor Jazz. 23 years. It has been 23 years since Marjorie Eliot opened the doors of her apartment in…
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59 minutes – that’s how long it takes to reach this retreat from Manhattan. Need to escape crowded NY? To get away from rowdy neighbors? We suggest a respite weekend in a romantic getaway spot upstate. Book a room at Crabtree’s Kittle House Inn, a quiet hamlet in the small town of Chappaqua. The inn, built 200 years ago, has fifteen rooms, each more charming than the next. Head to the piano bar, relax at the massive ebony bar and order a cocktail. Lulled by…
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