Category: OTHER

“Imagine a world with no original design. Where everything would be a copy and nothing would be new. This notion seems like a dire warning from ‘Atlas Shrugged,’ but is not an unrealistic prophecy in an environment where creativity and originality is not encouraged or protected.” http://www.bernhardtdesign.com/discover/be_original.html On January 12, 2017, if you were not having […]

 Crime.Drama.Politics – all part of this must see movie, The Gang of the French Caribbean. The film recently showcased at the Cinepolis Chelsea Cinema, NYC. As the centerpiece screening for the African Diaspora International Film Festival, project support includes the Guadeloupe Islands Office of Tourism, and norwegian.com.        The film is a loosely adapted autobiography by […]

The United for Libraries, in partnership with the Empire State Center for the Book, recently dedicated two Literary Landmarks to honor authors from the Sutton Place community, Erich Maria Remarque and E.L. Doctorow. East 57th Street                 Although we frequently walk by 320 East 57th Street, NYC, the Art Deco building built in 1926, and […]

Alex Garcia opened AG Kitchen in 2012. As a noted restaurateur his credits include Erizo Latino, Calle Ocho and Babalu, hosting the TV “Melting Pot” on the Food Network and “Nuestra Cocina” on Vme, the Spanish language affiliate of PBS. Family Friendly and Expansive This neighborhood eatery is spacious and offers guests a 120-seat dining […]

        It was a cold damp New York winter evening and plans for dining with my good friend Denise, at Bustan, a Mediterranean restaurant on the upper west side of Manhattan, looked like an inspired idea. The restaurant received a mix of good and not – so- good reviews, we were having an early (by […]

  Up until now, anyone looking for a delicious Italian dinner in Manhattan on First Avenue between 50-60th Streets had a very good chance of experiencing starvation. Hungry for donuts, bagels, coffee, M&Ms – no problem! Walk a few steps and the deepest need for Chinese take-out can be addressed; have a yen for a […]

According to current data, men have discovered what women have known all along – spas are a great place to visit, and a day of beauty may eliminate (or at least postpone) a visit to the doctor or the therapist. With holiday and wedding seasons upon us, spa certificates and assorted potions from exotic destinations […]

Where It Is First of all, I am not writing about Bloomingdale’s! My attention for this story is on Bloomington, Indiana. Located in the Midwest region of the USA, it is approximately 50 miles from Indianapolis and within 100 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. Over half of the population of the United States […]

If you want to know what your customers think about your brand, the go-to person is Rina Plaper, a partner with MBLM, a Brand Intimacy firm that seeks to create links between people, brands and technology. Holding two master’s degrees from Harvard and a BA from McGill University, Plaper has global experience that extends from […]

Quebec (Algonquin word kébec – where the river narrows) is a French-speaking city and as such comes with an expectation of gourmet dining, delicious wines and superb service. The good news: Quebec delivers and either meets or exceeds expectations. Parliaments’ Urban Garden When a major public building such as Quebec’s 19th century Parliament Building cultivates […]