Celebrate The 72nd Emmy Awards With Sterling K. Brown And Sterling Vineyards

This  September 20, iconic Napa Valley winery Sterling Vineyards will celebrate its fifth consecutive year as the Official Wine of the 72nd Emmy Awards Season. Since this year’s ceremony is taking place remotely, by helping Nominees toast the special night from home by gifting over 3,000 bottles of their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to nominees across every category.

In honor of this weekend, Sterling Vineyards, Official Wine Of The Emmy Awards Season, hosted an Instagram Live with double the Sterling, as two-time Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown joined winemaker Lauren Kopit for an Emmy-themed wine tasting.

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Sterling sipped Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon while talking about his two nominations, how this year will be different, and what he’ll miss most about TV’s biggest night.

When Sterling was asked how this year is going to be different. Sterling stated “Specifically regarding the Emmys, I would say the party of the Emmys doesn’t really start until after the show is over. Everybody is being very polite and respectful, not a lot of drinking going on. But with everybody being at home, with their own bottles of Sterling wine, I feel like people will be enjoying themselves more than usual throughout the actual course of the show.”

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How to Tastefully Decorate Your NYC Apartment for Autumn

Decorating for each season comes with a certain kind of thrill. Whether you're in a rented apartment or you bought your home directly from the seller, it's exciting to decorate! This is especially true for autumn when there are so many vibrant colors and fun accessories to use. But how do you decorate tastefully for this season? Here are a few tips to help you do just that.

Use Natural Hues When Decorating

Autumn is a season full of amazing natural colors. Varying shades of gold, yellow, orange, red, and even white outside can offer plenty of inspiration for your interior decorating. If you're not looking to make any major changes with your decorating, consider adding a few throw pillows to your sofa, chairs, and bed to add some natural hues into your space. Scented or decorative candles are also a great way to add some natural colors to your home decor. And if you're really going to get into it, putting out new accessories that match the hues you've placed around your home can add another little touch of autumn to your space. A caramel colored Chesterfield furniture or coffee table would be perfect. You can even change your bedsheets to a nice natural color if you want to take the decorating into your bedroom. Almost 78% of people report sleeping more soundly with fresh sheets on the bed, anyway.

Bring Some Fall Foliage Home

Fresh flowers might be more common as a home accessory during the spring and summer months, but that doesn't mean there aren't any flowers available to you during autumn. In fact, some of the most beautiful flowers are in bloom during the autumn months, which means you have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to bringing some freshness into your space. Don't mind that 37% of flowers purchased are for major holidays. Flowers like chrysanthemums, ranunculus, and even sunflowers can add a beautiful pop of color to your home while making everything look crisp and fresh. If you want a more muted, natural look, consider arranging some dried branches in a warm-toned glass vase. You can do this with evergreen cuttings or autumn foliage arrangements, as well. Even pinecones in a warm-toned glass bowl can add a touch of nature to your space without adding too much color. They can offer a nice texture, too.

Bring Out the Blankets

Throw pillows are nice, but they won't necessarily make your space feel warm and cozy. Blankets, on the other hand, can work wonders if you want to create a cozy, layered look in your space this autumn. Make sure you're bringing in the natural hues we talked about earlier, too. An orange blanket layered underneath a white knitted throw can create a wonderfully natural, warm look in any room of your home. And don't stop with throws on the sofa, either. Bring blankets into the bedroom and drape them over the backs of chairs, too. The more options you and your guests have to get cozy, the better.

Decorating your space for fall can be one of the most exciting parts of the year. And with these tips, you'll be well on your way to a stylish season in no time.

Our Favorite Listing: The $5 Million Dollar Penthouse Listed at 11 Hoyt

This week our favorite listing is the new penthouse residence at 11 Hoyt in Downtown Brooklyn that just listed for $5 million. As you know, 11 Hoyt is a 57-story tower that rises 620 feet and spans almost an entire city block and was designed by MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, founding principal of Studio Gang Architects, with interiors by Michaelis Boyd Associates. 

credit: Binyan Studio

11 Hoyt Penthouse E spans an incredible 2,414 square-feet and features three-bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. A corner residence, residents of PHE will enjoy stunning southern and eastern views that incorporate the tranquil tree-lined streets of brownstone Brooklyn, the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, and the ocean beyond. 

11 Hoyt offers an expansive collection of over 55,000 square-feet of thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor amenities. The most distinctive amenity features is an elevated, private park for residents. Built atop a two-story base, the park surrounds the building and is unlike any outdoor space in New York City. Hollander Design envisioned it to be an experiential park with thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces ideal for a wide array of activities including exercise and play, as well as zones for relaxation and contemplation.

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New York City Restaurant's We're Happy Reopened

While New York City Restaurants still have not opened inside, plenty have been opened and prospering with outdoor seating or takeout. We’ve compiled a list of our favorites that you have to try out this week. Eat up!

Kyma

One of NYC’s favorite Greek restaurants, opened back up located in Flatiron (15 W 18th St), Kyma will be open Tuesday through Saturday, with ample outdoor seating as well as a DJ Friday and Saturday nights playing a mix of Greek tunes and pop. So while we may not be able to travel to the Greek Islands this summer, at least we can feel transported there for a few hours! Just in time for the harvest in Provence, Kyma has created an outdoor dining patio in partnership with Chateau D’esclans’ Whispering Angel  that allows guests to feel like they have been transported to their favorite European getaway. The patio embraces the vibe of the South of France, utilizing vines not only to help create safe social distancing setups, but to symbolize the grapes and wine making process, while incorporating the regions signature blue hydrangea. Twinkle lights, leafy palms, lavender, and various bottles of Whispering Angel were incorporated into the installation to add to the whimsical romance of the setup.

The elevated Greek comfort food that Kyma patrons have come to love will be included on an updated menu including Kyma Chips (crispy slices of zucchini and eggplant with tzatziki), Tomato Salad (Kyma’s classic Greek salad), Grilled Octopus (with roasted peppers, onions and capers), Lamb Chops and Branzino.

 Oceana

After a long, six month hiatus, Oceana will be opening for al fresco dining on Monday, September 14th followed by indoor dining on Wednesday, September 30th! For the first time at the beloved restaurant’s Midtown location, Oceana will be revealing a brand new interior re-design that exudes a fresh, vibrant, and inviting ambiance, while preserving its timeless charm.

In the meantime, starting Monday, the quintessential American seafood destination will be serving lunch and dinner on two patios—the original space on the East side of the restaurant (49th Street near 6th Avenue) and now the West side within the breezeway at The Park at Oceana (49th Street closer to 7th Avenue). Both locations are completely protected from traffic, and the new breezeway patio features water and lighting installations. Led by the talented chef team, Tim Jocz and Michael Aungst, Oceana will be serving lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30a-8:30p. There will also be a selection of cocktails and wine, including a special list of Chassagne-Montrachet at a 50% discount from notable producers including: Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils, Bruno Colin, Domaine Paul Pillot, Pierre-Yves Caroline-Morey, Domaine Blain-Gagnard, Philippe Colin, Caroline Morey, and Joseph Colin.

LoLo’s Seafood Shack

Harlem's original Cape Cod and Caribbean mashup. Chef Raymond Mohan and Owner Leticia "Skai" Young created a menu filled with island flavors including LoLo's Seafood Boil with a choice of shrimp, crawfish or snow crab legs, Fish Fry Baskets, Belizean Conch Fritters, Jerk Ribs and Warm Grain Bowls with a choice of shrimp, salmon or both served w/ ‘durty’ rice, sauce and broccoli. New summer favorites include Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls, Lobster Tacos and Loaded Fries & Queso. Delicious mango slushies are also available. LoLo’s, which stands for Locally Owned Locally Operated, has been opened since 2014 and currently offers takeout, delivery and (self serve) seated outdoor dining Monday - Friday 12pm-9pm and Saturday from 11am - 9pm and Sunday from 11am - 8pm. They currently have 40 seats at their roadside and sidewalk cafe located at (303 W. 116th St.).  https://lolosseafoodshack.com/

Carnegie Diner & Cafe

In the heart of Midtown (205 W. 57th St.) reopened for outdoor dining for 32 in addition to takeout and delivery and offers guests their delicious food rain or shine under scaffolding. Menu offerings include an array of all-day breakfast omelettes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, salads, burgers and triple decker sandwiches in addition to an array of desserts and drinks including frozen margaritas. They are available daily from 9am - 9pm. 

Beyond Sushi

With 8 tables at their Upper East Side (1429 3rd. Ave) location, 3 tables at their West Side (62 W. 56th St) location, 6 tables at their Nolita location (215 Mulberry) and 9 tables at their Union Square (229 E. 14th St.) location. Beyond Sushi’s flagship 134 W. 37th St. location is also open for delivery and takeout.There are over 50 seats across the four venues to dine al fresco on Executive Chef Guy Vaknin’s signature vegan and kosher specialties including his vegan take on a spicy tuna roll with the Spicy Mang, in addition to the Mighty Mushroom, Sweet Tree Roll, Sunny Side Roll, Pickle Me Roll and Smoky Jack Roll. They also go far Beyond Sushi with dishes like their Fun-Guy Dumplings, Chipotle Seitan skewers and the Nutty Buddy Rice Paper Wrap. 

Clinton Hall

With the expansive outdoor seating area available at their FiDi (90 Washington St.) location. Enjoy great Supercraft beer, hard seltzers, wine and a full bar menu alongside delicious food from Executive Chef Darryl Harmon like his signature Double Smashed Burger, Buffalo Cauliflower, Crispy Chicken Wings, Giant Pretzels and more. Clinton Hall FiDi is open Sunday - Wednesday from 12pm-10pm and Thursday - Saturday from 12pm - 11pm. Their Bronx location (601 E. 189th Street) is now open on Fridays from 4pm - 10pm and on Saturdays from 4pm - 11pm.  

Sushi Lab Rooftop

At The Sanctuary Hotel in Midtown (132 W. 47th Street) offers guests a creative spin on traditional sushi from Executive Chef Frankie Chen. The restaurant features Japanese small plates, along with creative Nigiri, Sashimi and Maki sushi. Of course the star of the show is their omakase experience, utilizing only the freshest ingredients.

Haven Rooftop

Above the Sanctuary Hotel (132 W. 47th Street) in Midtown is ready for diners to escape to. Haven offers delicious food and craft cocktails. Favorites include sliders, tuna tartare, and Buffalo wings, Branzino and Steak Au Poivre with peppercorn sauce. Pair that with a Cloudtini or summer sangria for a truly elevated experience. Haven is open Monday - Friday beginning at 3pm.

Loulou

In Chelsea has 24 tables available for dining al fresco for lunch and dinner daily beginning at 12pm. Signature menu items from Executive Chef Jarett Brodie include the Loulou Burger made with grass-fed beef, clothbound cheddar and caramelized onions, Duck Leg Confit with apple rosemary puree and gala chutney and Steak Frites featuring a 7oz skirt steak and béarnaise. That's in addition to a large selection of craft cocktails, wine and beer.

Nerai

In Midtown East now has an expansive garden patio with 20 tables and over 50 seats for outdoor dining at lunch and dinner beginning at 11:30am daily. The Nerai Garden is now in operation for lunch and dinner daily.  Indulge in dishes from Executive Chef Moshe Grundman like Shrimp Mikrolimano with tiger shrimp in a tomato ragu, Lavraki, Short Rib Yiouvetsi and Seafood Orzotto with octopus, shrimp and mussels. Additionally, wine, beer and other beverages are served. Located at 55 E. 54th Street)

Hole in the Wall

In Murray Hill (626 1st Avenue) and FiDi (15 Cliff Street) is open to outdoor diners Wednesday - Sunday 9am-5pm and reservations can be made through Yelp. Their newest location at Hotel Henri (37 W. 24th Street) is open seven days a week from 9am-10pm.  Signature dishes from Executive Chef Brent Hudson include a Chili Scramble, Avocado Toast and a Breaky Roll with applewood smoked bacon, chorizo pate, folded eggs, chimichurri and mayo on a milk bun with tots on the side. You can also enjoy the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich or Crispy Pork Belly with sticky glaze, chili, fried shallots and lime. Sip on a Jalapeno Bloody Mary, a Blood Orange Negroni, an Aperol Spritz or a Mimosa anytime of day. Hole in the Wall's Flatiron location has seating for 40, Murray Hill has 15 outdoor tables and FiDi has 10 tables. 

Junzi Kitchen

Chinese fast-casual concept junzi kitchen is launching a whole new menu with updated recipes at all locations just in time for summertime. Some of the highlights include new main items green pepper beef and chilled chicken salad, fresh vegetable options BBQ summer squash and coriander carrots, and all-new chilled noodles. The new menu is available for pick-up and contactless delivery on https://junzi.menu/

MIFUNE New York

The Michelin-recognized Japanese restaurant that focuses on modern Washoku cuisine, as they offer a fantastic Happy Hour menu that I would love for you to share with your readers. The menu is available from 4pm-6pm Tuesday – Saturday and highlights mixologist Shingo Gokan’s (the winner of the 2017 Tales of the Cocktail International Bartender of the Year Award) signature drinks like the Stray Dog (gin, Skinos Mastiha liqueur, cucumber, pineapple and lemongrass) and Oharu (Lychee-cello, Dassai 45 Nigori Sake, Grapefruit and Orange Blossom) for $10 each.

The menu also features appetizers that serve as the perfect bite to complement the cocktails with options like Black Angus Beef Tataki with a ponzu sesame sauce and Octopus Frites, served under a green bean salad tossed in a Japanese onion dressing and a roasted red pepper-yuzu kosho sauce. The restaurant is open for outdoor dining with 32 seats and canopies, so whether it rains or not MIFUNE New York has you covered.

Casa Barilla

The fast casual Italian pasta kitchen concept by the Barilla pasta brand, located in Midtown (6th and 52nd), has launched Aperitivo Hour every day from 3-7 PM for patio diners. To accompany the drinks, Italian snacks such as Pasta Chips (Fried Barilla Rigatoni and Polenta with lemon pepper) and Braised Meatballs (House made 100% Angus Beef meatballs, slowly braised in tomato sauce), are also available at a special price.

For those in Manhattan unable to visit the restaurant in person, Casa Barilla has also expanded their delivery radius via GrubHub to cover the Upper East and West Side radius, down to Soho (2 miles north and 3.7 miles south of the restaurant.)

MENO

The East meets West tea and coffee house that specializes in coffee juices and dark tea, has opened its doors in the West Village. MENO was conceptualized by the newest rising star hospitality group OTTA Management in partnership with Urban Tea Inc. and it's the first oversea tea house in their U.S. expansion plan. The drinks menu, whose recipes are inspired by the MENO in China but reconceptualized for the New York palate, is divided into five sections. T

he most interesting section is their highly unique and delicious one-of-a-kind Coffee Meets Juice with options like Twilight (lemon juice and coffee) and PPAP (pineapple juice and coffee). For their food menu they serve Smoked Chicken Breast Salads and Beef Bologna Sandwiches and for sweet options they have partnered with Keki offering their Original Bouncy Cakes.

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Kathy Griffin Lists Home for $15.995M

Emmy-award winning comedian Kathy Griffin has listed her Bel Air estate for $15,995,000 with Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman. See more of the home in the video below.

Located at 11782 Southampton Court in Los Angeles, The contemporary Mediterranean estate behind the guarded gates of the celebrity enclave, Bel Air Crest. As the personal, new custom gates open, a long private driveway offering security leads you to the impeccable 13,377 square feet home. The moment you enter the grand front doors, the sheer scale and brightness of the home will take your breath away. The chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and two islands flow into the great room with wood beam ceilings and pocket doors that frame the views.

The luxurious master displays vast mountain views through the glass doors that open to the 1,100 square feet private balcony. The suite is complete with a fireplace, grand his and her bathrooms and two large custom closets. Additional 8 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Office, theatre, bonus rooms, bar and wine cellar. The phenomenally expansive backyard entails an impressive pavilion, lounge space and a 25,000-gallon infinity edge pool. 11782 Southampton Court offers an adaptable dwelling that gives serenity and versatility in today’s modern world.

Video shot by Blake Roubos

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Homes You Need To Make Appointments For This Weekend

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should make an appointment for this weekend. 

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Bedford Stuyvesan

WHERE:   221 Gates Avenue

SIZE: 6 Beds | 3 Baths

COST: $1,800,000

About: Stately and solid, this 21-foot wide, four-story brownstone is available for sale for the first time in 50 years. Zoned as a two-family but currently used as a more flexible family compound, the house can easily fit 5-6 bedrooms and 4 baths or be opened up into a more modern open plan house. The current layout would suit both a triplex over garden rental or a double duplex configuration. The next buyer can use it as-is with a LOT of elbow grease or go the whole nine yards and make it an Architectural Digest feature. You get to chose how far to take it: bones are there, the location is incredible and the price is right. Annual Real Estate Taxes are $4,379

221 Gates has well-preserved original Italianate details including ornate fireplace mantles, original inlaid parquet floors and borders, plaster ceiling moldings, original doors and window casements.

Another special thing about this house that sets it apart is the opportunity to develop incredible outdoor space on every floor. Besides the more common brownstone option for a rear deck off the parlor floor with stairs to your deep private garden, the top floor gives the opportunity of a roof deck with downtown NYC views and also an exceptional loggia in the front, perched atop the extra special 3-story bay. The third floor could have a dreamy 8' x20' terrace which could easily be built over two-story rear extension.

221 Gates inhabits a unique sweet spot, at the desirable and neighborly intersection of Clinton Hill and Bedford Stuyvesant. Cool coffee shops and acclaimed restaurants flourish in every direction. With close proximity to Fort Greene, BAM, Pratt, the Atlantic Center, you are also a few short blocks to the C, G and A subways at either Clinton/Washington or Franklin Ave. Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the beautiful Brooklyn Botanical Garden are also a short trip away. Manhattan, if you ever want to go there, is a mere 15 minutes by car or 20 by subway.

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Greenwich Village

WHERE:  30 West 13th Street, Apt. 4C

SIZE: 4 Beds| 2 Bath

COST: $3,750,000 ­

About:  Rarely available 4-bed LOFT w/10' ceiling in Greenwich Village! A 30 wall with oversized windows brings in the eastern exposure and view of a quiet green courtyard; this apt hosts approx. 2,100 SF (per NYSDOF tax appraisal). The living/dining area is fully wired for surround sound and has custom-designed wall shelving to host a big-screen TV and book collections. The top-of-the-line open kitchen, features a La Corneau 36 gourmet range, Sub Zero refrigerator w double freezer, Miele dishwasher, Liebherr wine refrigerator, pantry cabinet, under-sink water filtration system, and garbage disposal. The master bedroom suite is outfitted w/2 custom closets, a 5-piece double sink master bath w/ marble bath and marble stall shower and a separate water closet. A 2nd full bath features a double sink and bath tub. You will love the full mud room w/ washer/dryer, storage and laundry drying rack. This home maintains all year round perfect comfort w/ a 5-Zone Central Air/Central Heat System w/2 condenser units. An accompanying storage unit on the basement of the building and 2 bike racks come w/ the apartment. This coop building is located on the quiet West 13th street, at the intersection of Greenwich Village, the West Village, and Union Square, close to all transportation, shops, parks, Whole Foods, and restaurants. The building has a full-time super, and a common roof deck.

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Jersey City

WHERE:   415 Monmouth Street, #3

SIZE: 3 Bed | 2 Bath

COST: $1,049,000

About:  Discover the home you've been waiting fora melody of contemporary aesthetics in a sprawling 1516 sqft 3 bedroom and 2 full bath simplex floor plan in the heart of the Harsimus Cove, Grove Street, and Hamilton Park. This stunning home features an amazingly appealing front to back floor plan in an urban ranch style layout. Reposeful bedrooms nestled at the rear of the unit afford a satisfying and desirable separation from the living area. Put the kids to bed and relax and enjoy the evening in stress-free comfort knowing they can sleep still free from your day's and evening's remaining unwind.

Fabulous open concept kitchen with integrated waterfall table and counter, light wood paneled cabinets, LED lighting built into counters, quartz countertops, and a gorgeous, stainless steel appliance package highlighting a Viking 5 series range and cooktop with griddle and fully vented slide-out range hood and built-in microwave drawer. All bedrooms are beautifully sized and the master is noteworthy for its sumptuous spaciousness, and the large energy efficient Anderson and Crystal windows that bathe it in natural light. Master suite also boasts a remarkable WIC that has been beautifully customized and a spa bath that features Durovit and Lacava fixtures, and large standing shower niche with bench. This incredible DTJC home also features high ceilings, 7 inch wide weathered white oak flooring throughout, high efficiency central air and heating, and full sized washer and dryer.

415 Monmouth is 2017 new construction that features a foam insulation system of walls and floors for optimal energy efficiency, and a solid full helical pile and grade beam foundation. All of this at a location central to all major surrounding neighborhoods of downtown Jersey City. Grove Street PATH station at your doorstep, Grove Street pedestrian plaza, restaurant row dining, eateries, delis, coffee shops, nightlife, and a multitude of diverse retail all accessible and a part of a rich and thriving urban pedestrian lifestyle with easy on-street parking or rental parking nearby. An absolutely beautiful home, as contemporary as it is comfortable, that you will find yourself loving to live and grow in!

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Kips Bay

WHERE:   160 East 27th Street Apartment 11D

SIZE: 1 Bed | 1 Bath

COST: $560,000

About: Life in the city requires a certain level of flexibility — and many Manhattan homeowners demand the same from their living space. This apartment, located at 160 East 27th Street Apartment 11D in Kips Bay, provides that flexibility, making use of every inch of available space to provide the owners with a clean, quiet, and surprisingly spacious getaway just a short distance away from the heart of New York City.

The flexibility of the space is immediately evident the first time you walk into this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit. A sliding glass door separates the bedroom from the living room, allowing owners to open up the space and let the city into every corner of the apartment. Wall to wall, the unit has been fully skim coated, and boasts exposed metal window and door frames. It also features Lungarno Shabbywood floors. The expanded kitchen — with a full suite of stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone countertops, and a floor-to-ceiling pantry — provides plenty of cooking and entertaining space.

The apartment is situated in a co-op with a live-in Super as well as a laundry room. It is conveniently located near subway stations, some of the world’s best restaurants, and plenty of shopping, too. Whether you’re looking for a place to call home in Kips Bay, or a second residence in the city, this apartment provides a mint, modern, fresh, and flexible space.

This unit is listed at $560,000 by Warburg brokers Jeanne Byers and George Case.

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Which Wine Are You Based Off Your Personality?

Have you ever been stuck at what wine you should be ordering? Thanks to the Alsace Rocks quiz, you can discover which grape from this northeastern French wine region matches your personality best.

Answer 8 easy questions and you’ll learn whether you are a Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer or Pinot Noir. After you take the quiz, head over to their official page on Wine.com and order the wine of your personality. But you can always order more.

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Indulge in Breakfast at These Three Spots in NYC

We all know where to eat dinner or even a power lunch, but breakfast hasn’t been getting the love the most important meal of the day should. While being overlooked by Brunch, we’re highlighting three spots where you can eat the best breakfast in New York City any day of the week.

Hole in the Wall 

Hole in the Wall serves brunch favorites at both their FiDi (15 Cliff St.) and Murray Hill (626 1st Avenue) locations from 9am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday. Signature dishes from Executive Chef Brent Hudson include his Brekkie Bagel with double-smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, American cheese, fresh tomato, pickles, Verde mayonnaise and a side of waffle fries, Chili Scrambled Eggs with tomato kimchi salsa, sambal emulsion, avo and shaved parmesan, and a Pulled Pork Benedict featuring 12-hour slow-braised pork, poached eggs, burnt butter hollandaise and beet relish.  

Carnegie Diner & Cafe 

Carnegie Diner & Cafe (205 W. 57th St.) in the heart of Midtown features an extensive all-day breakfast menu, which includes a Lobster Benedict, Steak & Organic Eggs, a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles and French Toast in addition to bagels, croissants and muffins. Enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee for $3.50 or unlimited mimosas for $19.95 per person Monday - Sunday from 9am - 9pm.

Loulou 

Loulou (176 8th Ave) in Chelsea just kicked off weekday breakfast service, featuring the Gruyere’ Omelet with fine herbs, roasted heirloom tomato and a frisee salad, a Mandarin Parfait with Greek yogurt, mandarin, blueberry, coconut and house granola, and a Smoked Salmon sandwich with capers, arugula, crème Fraiche and ciabatta. Terremoto Coffee is served day and night. Brunch is available from 9am - 12pm Monday - Friday and from 11am - 5pm on weekends.

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Homes with Private Outdoor Space for Under $5M

With the summer weather getting more beautiful each day and social distancing measures still in place, we're seeing lots of buyer interest and high demand for homes with private outdoor space. While many NYC listings with terraces are often out of reach for many buyers, the six homes below are beautiful, spacious and attainable: all listed for under $5 million. They range from the Upper East Side to Hudson Square to Brooklyn Heights and more.

180 East 88th Street

Credit: Robert Granoff, March Made for DDG

Residence 10A is one of the coveted opportunities available at 180 East 88th Street, a striking condominium situated in the Upper East Side's Carnegie Hill neighborhood. This brightly-lit residence, currently on the market for $4.585M, features an elegant private terrace perfect for relaxing in the sun or enjoying a meal al fresco. Residence 10A features North, East and South views and combines pre-war-inspired detailing with contemporary living spaces, including a formal elliptical entry gallery with coved ceilings and custom plaster wainscoting complimented by herringbone flooring, expansive tilt & turn Albertini Italian windows framed by handmade, hand-set, Danish Kolumba brick, and an open-plan living area with a custom-designed kitchen that includes Statuario marble countertops and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances. Residents enjoy an extensive selection of amenities, including a partial indoor basketball court, indoor soccer pitch, fitness center with PELOTON bicycle, yoga studio, wine room and children’s playroom designed with the Children’s Museum of the Arts. Wine storage, residential storage and bike storage are available for purchase. 180 East 88th Street is developed by DDG and Global Holdings.

Listing HERE. 

200 East 59th Street

Like its predecessor 432 Park Avenue, 200 East 59th Street is a high-design residential tower that pushes the boundaries of classic modernism. With only one to three homes per floor, all 67 residences are corner units and take advantage of the building's expansive terraces that wrap around its 35 floors. These stunning outdoor spaces vary from seven to 12 feet deep and range from 22 feet to nearly 150 feet long. They are seamless extensions of the main living room, separated by floor-to-ceiling walls of glass with slender framework and no horizontal interruptions to virtually eliminate the visual distinction between indoor and outdoor space. If you’re not familiar with the building, 200 East 59th Street is one of the most elegant towers in its prime location at the intersection of Midtown East and the Upper East Side. It is designed by CetraRuddy, and features an amenities level with a double-height lounge, marble fireplace, furnished and landscaped terrace, fitness center and a private dining room with a catering kitchen for larger functions. #19E is a 2-bed, 2 1/2-bath half-floor residence, with 571 sq. ft. of private outdoor space, currently on the market for $4.995M.

Listing HERE.

Rose Hill

Courtesy of Rockefeller Group & Recent Spaces

Destined to be the next crown jewel of New York, Rose Hill is the brand new full-service, 45-story luxury condominium tower at 30 East 29th Street in Manhattan’s coveted NoMad neighborhood. Developed by the legendary Rockefeller Group, Rose Hill is the firm's first residential tower in its hometown and pays tribute to their greatest creation through its Art Deco-inspired design by the award-winning New York-based architecture and design firm CetraRuddy CetraRuddy created stunning homes with private outdoor space at Rose Hill to allow residents to connect with nature and have plenty of access to natural light and fresh air. Currently on the market for $3,916,500, residence 5A is a two-bedroom, three-bathroom home boasting 1,778 square feet of space and offers exquisite north and south exposures as well as a beautiful and private 204 square foot terrace -- perfect to watch the sunset, get fresh air or have an afternoon cocktail.

Listing HERE.

111 Montgomery

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Situated adjacent to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 111 Montgomery is a rare luxury condominium in Crown Heights with homes and amenities that are very much inspired by the nature that surrounds it. In addition to a landscaped roof garden and community garden that residents will be able to help plant, several homes in the building also come with private outdoor space. The perfect example is residence 1Q, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom located on the first floor with an outsize terrace. This home is pretty attainable too – priced at $696,000. With its park-side location, private terrace and access to exclusive building outdoor spaces, this home at 111 Montgomery offers the kind of indoor/outdoor living experiences that New Yorkers are seeking right now, especially after so many months cooped up at home.

Listing HERE.

Greenwich West

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Star Parisian architect and interior designer Sebastien Segers who is known for his work with clients such as Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior and his 20+ year collaboration with legendary designer Marc Newson, has beautifully designed the interiors at Greenwich West, one of the tallest new buildings in Manhattan's Hudson Square neighborhood with 170 loft-style condos. Wide plank European white oak floors run throughout the homes, while custom kitchen islands featuring crafted “marine-edge” Carrara marble countertops and integrated bookshelves become a focal point in the room. Imparting a bespoke quality, deep, curved window-sills topped with Carrara marble echo the exterior architecture and invite residents to get up close to the windows and big views while offering a relaxing space next to natural light. Residence 19B, which is listed for $3.775 million and spans nearly 1350 square feet of space, boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and seamlessly blends the interiors with the outdoors through an open, cozy private outdoor terrace. With 123 square feet of space to roam about, fresh air and scenic city and river views can be enjoyed with family or friends. 

Listing HERE. 

The Symon

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Neighboring Brooklyn Heights and situated amongst the cherished townhouse blocks and picturesque streets of the neighborhood, The Symon is the 13-story all-new boutique luxury condominium offering contemporary residences with an elevated design sensibility by Studio DB – the New York-based design firm led by husband and wife Damian and Britt Zunino, known for their expansive roster of celebrity clients' custom/private homes as well as high-end interiors work. Penthouse Two, the most expensive unit released to date and currently on the market for $3,350,000, crowns the top of the building and spans over two floors. Oversized divided-light windows allow for an abundance of natural light, graciously proportioned kitchens feature custom raised-panel cabinetry, marble countertops and high-end appliances, while bathrooms offer refined material selections, diamond tile patterns and master bath fixtures in antique brass from Waterworks.  The 4-bed, 2.5-bath home boasts 1,761 square feet of interior space and an expansive terrace nearly half the size of the home. Offering 788 square feet of exterior space along a private terrace, the home comes complete with gas grills and plenty of room for lounging and entertaining, thus making it the perfect place for a summer barbecue while overlooking views of the neighborhood’s mix of treasured brownstone townhouse and grand apartments. The Symon also offers a beautifully-landscaped rooftop terrace that is available to all residents, providing a lofty getaway for relaxation and intimate social gatherings as well as showcases scenic vistas of the adjoining historic district.

Listing HERE.

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Affordable Ways To Upgrade Your Windows and Raise Home Value

A home’s windows are one of the most important things buyers look at when determining how much they’re willing to pay for a property. Along with offering plenty of curb appeal, a set of beautiful and strong windows also ensures that they won’t need to be replaced for a while. After all, window renovations can be expensive, and the last thing a new homeowner wants is to take on that extra cost. Fortunately, as the seller, this can be done without even needing to take that cost on yourself. These are some affordable ways to upgrade your windows and raise home value while you’re at it.

Repaint Window Sills and Frames

Over time, the sills and frames surrounding our windows can take just as much of a beating as the window panes themselves. Sun, rain, and snow can all wear away at these surfaces and cause the paint to chip and peel. This leaves them looking very run-down and damaged—even when they’re not. For this reason, if there’s nothing else that needs to be fixed, giving it a new coat of paint can be just what it needs.

Apply a New Layer of Caulk To Stop Leaks

Dispensing a fresh layer of caulk over any window leaks is another affordable way to upgrade your windows. As the seasons change, the home is prone to shifting as it expands and contracts. This can dislodge the windows slightly from their previous position and create drafts. While many homeowners consider this as grounds for getting their windows replaced, caulk can fix them and even make them more energy-efficient without the hassle.

Install a Set of Exterior Shutters

You can also make your windows more effective, as well as visually appealing, by installing a new set of exterior shutters. Wood board and batten shutters, in particular, are highly sought after for their classic look and the extra strength and durability they add to a home. Shutters are also good for increasing the control the homeowners have over their lighting, airflow, and even privacy.

Get Storm-Resistant Frames

You may want to purchase storm-resistant frames as well if your old ones do, ultimately, need to be replaced. These products are constructed from high-grade wood, aluminum, or vinyl and sit flush against the window panes to block out dirt and moisture. They’re fairly easy to pop into place once the old frame is removed, but you may need to install it in pieces depending on the type of windows you have.

Homes Taking Us On The Upper East Side

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Are you in the market for a new home? The Upper East Side is home to many luxury residences. Following are 4 impressive homes that will amaze you.

165 East 72nd Street,  2H, New York, NY

This beautiful Upper East Side studio is newly on the market with a marvelous interior design plan and high quality materials. The entrance and foyer are lined with Phillip Jefferies grasscloth wallpaper and also have 9 ft wide closets along the wall with glass doors. Hard wood floors will guide you throughout the apartment and into the kitchen which is furnished with marble countertops and cabinetry, and appliances by Liebherr, Wolf, and Miele. The bedroom faces a beautiful view of 73rd street and has a magnificent bathroom with a deep bathtub, marble floors and a linen closet for storage. Smart home technology is throughout the house with amazing lighting. The apartment is in a building with a nice lobby, live-in manager, gyms, and great deals on financials.  

33 East 70th St, Apt 10/11D, Lenox Hill, NY

A stunning seven bedroom duplex located in Lenox Hill New York is for sale. The duplex is 6,600 square feet with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 half baths, a home office, 2 laundry rooms, and 2 fireplaces. On the first floor there is a grand foyer that leads into a beautiful dining and living space near a wood-burning fireplace, wet bar, and alcove office. All having 10 foot ceilings. The main bedroom is situated with two baths, closets, and a windowed dressing room. The bathrooms have a Bisazza rain shower, deep soaking tub, heated floors and a built-in vanity. A beautiful winding oak staircase leads up to the second floor where you will find a second living space with a fireplace and wet bar. Oak floors can be found throughout the duplex.  Other amenities include central air conditioning, custom lighting, and a sound system. The duplex is in a building one block from Central Park with a newly renovated lobby, 24-hour doorman, gym facilities, and central laundry.

162 East 63rd Street, New York, NY

Only 3 blocks from Central Park is a 5 bedroom family townhouse that is perfect for someone looking for a fully furnished home. This townhouse is available for rent with a full-service staff or to buy fully vacant! The five floor townhouse has 5 bedrooms with 5 and a half baths optimal for either a large family or plenty of guest bedrooms. There is also an open kitchen along with dining space and a home office. For easy moving, there is an elevator. There is even a small courtyard with a fountain fish pond and terrace for relaxing time spent outdoors. The townhouse is available fully furnished to rent and is also ready to purchase as well. The full service staff includes a Butler, Chef, Driver, Gardener, Housekeeper, Masseuse, Personal Trainer, Yoga & Pilates, plus nightly turndown service if wanted. You may recognize this townhouse from The Real Housewives of New York star Sonja Morgan.

520 Park Avenue, #33, New York, NY

Located on Park Avenue, this luxury condo with 4 bedrooms is a beautiful New York home. A 4,628 square foot Robert A.M. Stern home is on the 33rd floor of one of the most luxurious boutique condominiums on the Upper East Side. The condo overlooks Central Park and has breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Within this 11-foot ceiling and floor to ceiling window condo are 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. The new home has white oak hardwood floors, central air and brilliant lighting throughout the home. Off the private elevator you are welcomed into two beautiful dining rooms, one being more formal, and the library. Next to the living room, you will find the fourth bedroom which also can act as a guest bedroom. The kitchen features top of the line appliances and cabinetry along with a separate eating space overlooking Central Park. The other three bedrooms are located in a more private area. The master suite faces south and east for optimal lighting and has a massive dressing room and closet. The bathroom has heated floors, a steam shower, two sinks, soaking tub and a bidet. The second suite faces south with a large closet and marble bathroom. The third suite faces south and west with an en-suite marble bathroom. In addition, there is also a laundry area. The condominium complex offers a concierge and doormen to fit all of your needs.

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Best Places To Buy a Vacation Home

Mountains and beaches seem to be the most attractive locations for vacation homes in 2020. In its annual report of the best places to buy a vacation home, rental management company Vacasa lists ski resorts, beach towns, and mountain getaways as the top places to look for a second home or vacation investment property.

It appears that buyers are choosing locations closer to home for their vacation homes—places with lots of outdoor activities and recreation that buyers can easily drive to whenever they want. Surging sales during 2019 suggest that families want a place where they can access socially distanced outdoor recreation activities and work from home in a beautiful environment. Here are a few of the top destinations on Vacasa’s 2020 list:

Big Sky, Montana

Year-round beauty and clear mountain air attract skiers in the winter and fishers in the spring and summer. The mountains put on a good show in the fall for leaf peepers too. The rivers run fast for rafting when the snow melts but settle down later in the season for canoeing. Reasonably close to Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky offers road-tripping families stunning surroundings and plenty to do.

Poconos, Pennsylvania

Big city dwellers from Philadelphia or New York City need only drive a few hours to reach this range of hills in the northeast sector of Pennsylvania. Offering lakes, rivers, and scenic drives, the Poconos boast quaint villages and pretty woods to hike, explore, and enjoy.

Kissimmee, Florida

Affordability and proximity to Orlando amusement parks make Kissimmee a prime location for investment properties. Families looking for more private accommodations and flexibility flock to Kissimmee for their annual pilgrimages to Disney World and Universal Studios. The little princesses will have their castle, and budding wizards will have a chance to choose a wand and ride the Hogwarts Express.

Corpus Christi, Texas

Beach towns in Florida and Hawaii get a lot of attention and attract a lot of buyers, but Corpus Christi is also justly proud of its sun, sand, and seafood. Home to the Texas State Aquarium, a botanical garden, and a museum of science and industry, Corpus Christi has something for visitors of all ages.

Vail, Breckenridge, and Steamboat Springs in Colorado, as well as Killington in Vermont, add more ski resorts to the list. Meanwhile, Dauphin Island, Alabama, and Harbor Springs, Michigan, are a few less expected beach destinations. Investing in vacation rental properties can provide extra income and guarantees getaway availability for owners who reserve a few weeks for themselves in the home. Ultimately, the best place to buy a vacation home is wherever you and vacationers love to visit and relax.