The Most Popular Interior Design Styles for Your Home

When you live in the same home for several years, you become desensitized to its overall style. It was once something you fell in love with, but you now barely even notice or feel a connection to it. For this reason, many homeowners occasionally take up the task of switching up their interior design and trying something new. This can give you a whole new perspective of the property and present additional opportunities to experiment. These are four of the most popular interior design styles for your home and how to reorganize parts of your home with them in mind.

Modern

The modern aesthetic is highly sought-after for its sleek appearance, clean lines, and simple color palette. Together, these characteristics make this style very versatile and easy to customize according to your personal tastes. There are also several different subcategories to choose from, including urban modern, country modern, and midcentury modern, that combine the modern lines with décor from other eras. If you want to adopt a few ways to make your home look more modern, it’s very simple to do so successfully. The modern aesthetic is highly sought-after for its sleek appearance, clean lines, and simple color palette. You can try to incorporate things like a modern bookcase, modern chairs and sofas.

Traditional

On the other hand, rather than bringing your home into the future, the traditional design takes inspiration from the past—specifically 18th- and 19th-century England and France. This style utilizes many classic colors and textures, such as dark wood, silk, velvet, and linen. Fabrics often display different patterns such as florals and stripes, making this aesthetic potentially overwhelming to the eyes but classic in feel when done successfully.

Minimalist

If you’d prefer something that reduces the cluttered feel of your space, you may want to try a minimalistic style instead. Similar in atmosphere to the modern design, this aesthetic also uses clean, crisp lines and a straightforward color scheme to create an open appearance. But minimalism takes these aspects one step further by maximizing the amount of empty space you have. This includes incorporating smaller pieces of furniture, little to no décor, and colors that increase room lighting.

Rustic

Another incredibly popular interior design style for your home is the rustic look. Consisting of outdoorsy décor and all-natural materials such as wood and stone, this is the classic farmhouse aesthetic. In fact, it’s with this style you’ll see the most reference to animals, landscapes, and nature in general. Rustic homes also typically include fireplaces to tie everything together with a cozy atmosphere.

Cocktails That Will Get You Excited For Fall

Summer is over, and the brisk chill air has hit the city. As the leaves begin to turn and we take out our Aumtmn fashion, you may find yourself sitting by the fire, hopefully with a cocktail in hand, Whether you enjoy a classic apple-based drink or an Irish Coffee to get through the day.

If you’re looking to shake things up this Fall, here are a few cocktails to try:

Belevedere Super Cocktail - Carrot

• 1.5 oz / 45 ml Belvedere Vodka

• 5 oz / 150 ml Fresh Carrot Juice

• .75 oz / 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

• .5 bar spoon Miso or Dashi Powder

• .5 bar spoon Ginger or Ginger Syrup

• 1 dash Chili Flakes

• .25 oz / 7 ml Honey Syrup

• Carrot Stem / Chili Flakes

Shake all ingredients with two ice cubes. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice and garnish with carrot stem / chile flakes.

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Herbed Honey Smash Cocktail Recipe

• 2 oz Aberfeldy 12 year old Single Malt Scotch 

• 1.5 oz Lemon juice (or about half a lemon squeezed)

• 1 oz honey syrup 

• *Honey Syrup: 100g of honey and 64g water, stir and leave to chill.

• Note: syrup will only last 3 days

• 4-6 leaves of soft herb (basil, mint, tarragon, etc.) 

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously and strain using a fine mesh strainer into a small rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with your fresh herb of choice and enjoy! 

You can use any soft herb (basil, mint, thyme, tarragon, dill, marjoram or even cilantro) you'd like for different flavor combinations! Also, you can mix and match these flavors too for a unique herbed honey smash each time. For more herb flavor, steep your fresh herbs in your local raw honey before making syrup. 

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Irish Eyes

Ingredients:

• 2oz Broken Shed Vodka

• 3 Basil Leaves

• 1-part Balsamic Vinegar

• ½ cup Fresh Muddled Strawberries

• Seltzer

Muddle basil with balsamic vinegar and combine with strawberries. Add Broken Shed Vodka and top with seltzer.

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Horse's Neck

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. High West Double Rye!

• .25 oz. fresh ginger juice

• .25 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice

• 2 oz. light ginger beer

• Lemon twist garnish 

Fill an Old Fashioned glass with chip ice. Pour ingredients into Old Fashioned Glass and garnish with a lemon twist. 

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NOLET’S Silver Apple Crisp Punch

• 26 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin

• 13 oz. Apple Juice or Cider

• 6.5 oz. Lime Juice

• 6.5 oz. Honey

• 2 Fresh Limes Apples (Green or Red)

Mix all ingredients in an infusion jar (or punch bowl) and stir thoroughly to dissolve honey. Slice limes into wheels and add to jar. Serve over ice, garnished with lime, apple slices or matchsticks, cinnamon sticks and or thyme.

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Cutwater Long Island Iced Tea

Cutwater’s Long Island Iced Tea is an elevated interpretation that celebrates the notorious dive bar classic, featuring four of Cutwater’s award-winning spirits: Vodka, Rum, Gin and Tequila, along with citrus notes and a splash of cola. The20thaddition to CutwaterSpirits’ acclaimed line of canned cocktails, Long Island Iced Tea is also the booziest offering in the portfolio, meeting increasing consumer demand for spirit-forward, high-quality RTDs.

The Long Island Iced Tea reached peak popularity in the 1970s,and although it contains no tea, its taste and potency made people take notice. It’s a serious cocktail. Cutwater Spirits’ top shelf take on the Long Island Iced Tea resurrects the infamous libation with real, quality spirits in a can, so it can be enjoyed beyond the bar. Tasting notes include iced suntea, bold spirit, tart citrus, and honeysuckle

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Tullamore D.E.W.’s Irish Coffee

Created Tullamore D.E.W Brand Ambassador, Donna Stewart

• 2 part of Tullamore D.E.W. Original

• Top with Freshly Brewed Hot Coffee

• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar

• Heavy Cream, Slightly Whipped

Method: Preheat a clear-stemmed glass with very hot water. Add the sugar and brewed coffee and stir well. Once sugar has melted, stir in in the whisky. Gently whip the heavy cream by shaking it in a protein shaker with a blender ball – you want a still somewhat loose, not stiff consistency. Pour the cream over the back of a hot teaspoon to top the drink (and prevent cream from penetrating the top of the drink). Finally, garnish with grated nutmeg or cinnamon for spicy finish. for spicy finish.

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Santa Teresa 1796 Old Fashioned

• 1.5 oz Santa Teresa 1796

• 0.25 oz demerara syrup

• 4 dashes angostura bitters

Build all ingredients in a mixing glass. Stir 30-40 seconds. Pour over ice in a double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange or a lemon twist.

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Spiced & Pineapple

• 2 parts BACARDÍ Spiced Rum

• 4 parts pineapple juice

Fill a highball or Tiki glass with cubed or crushed ice. Pour in the BACARDÍ Spiced Rum, followed by the pineapple juice. Give it all a gentle stir. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a pineapple leaf.

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Swedish Zen Martini

Credit Jess Nash

• 1 can of Rekorderlig Pear Hard Cider

• 1.5oz Gin

• 0.5oz Lime Juice

• 0.5oz Cucumber Juice

• 0.25oz Agave Syrup

• Garnish:cucumber wheel or spear

Add all ingredients into a shaker, except cider, with ice.  Shake and strain into a coup. Top with Rekorderlig Pear Cider.

Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

Our last #openhouse roundup will you be checking out this #parkslope home? #nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate #milliondollarlistings #luxuryhomes #OffTheMRKT

DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

Our Favorite Listing: An beautiful 1930's Georgian Townhouse on the Upper East Side

With many people looking to steer clear of vertical living during the pandemic, this art deco inspired townhouse has everything you need to shelter in place in style including an elevator, multiple home offices, fitness studio, garden, and five floors of luxurious space to spread out.

credit: Binyan Studio

Conveniently situated on East 80th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, this elegant single-family 1930s townhouse with spare Georgian details is approximately 6800 square feet over 5 floors. This exceptional home is in excellent condition with an elevator serving every floor, including the basement. The house has a seamless mixture of prewar charm and modern elegance; the interior was largely redesigned by David Biscaye of Biscaye Freres in a Continental 30's-40's style. The house is truly unique in that it has three exposures; the additional western windows throughout enriches the house and enlarges its 18.5 foot width.

This unique home features an elevator, 6 bedrooms, a library, 4 full bathrooms plus a powder room, a home gym, multiple offices, 500+ square foot decked private garden, a NEST central air-conditioning system, soaring ceiling heights, skylights, as well as a clean basement with abundant storage space. 105 East 80th Street is a prime Upper East Side location, in close proximity to Central Park, public transportation, supermarkets, garages and some of the best restaurants and shops. Lastly, the house has mixed-use zoning and could easily be home to a foundation, office or embassy. 

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Sales Launched For New Empire Real Estate’s Six Garfield

Sales have launched for New Empire Real Estate’s Six Garfield, a new ground-up, 12-story, 33-residence luxury condominium designed by the award-winning design practice DXA studio and rising in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

The building, with a custom roman brick façade in warm gray, will feature side-by-side gold-sheathed cantilevers. DXA, which focuses on authenticity, sustainability and innovation in all projects, incorporates the traditional materiality of Park Slope with the industrial imagination of neighboring Gowanus into the new project. Handmade yet refined, bespoke, and natural materials grace the building throughout residences as well as the robust amenity offering.

DXA Principal and Co-Founder Jordan Rogove said, “As a long-time Park Slope resident who once lived around the corner from Six Garfield, I was especially excited for our team to contribute to an impactful era of design sensibility for Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue, with a building that is both contextual and stand-out in its design. The cantilevers became a key, luminous feature, reflecting light through the gold-sheathing which is repeated and complemented beneath the balconies. We played with patterning throughout the façade and interiors with the offset geometry of the cantilevers and fenestration in the tiling patterns of amenity spaces and residences alike, from elevator banks to bath tile selections.”

Six Garfield is currently under construction, with topping out by end of 2020, and expected occupancy in spring 2021. Six Garfield will offer 33 one- through four-bedroom residences, including some with home office and/or outdoor space. In the initial offering, pricing will start from $715,000 for one-bedroom residences, $1,195,000 for two-bedroom residences, and $1,995,000 for three-bedroom residences. Four-bedroom residences have not yet been released.

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Transport To Italy With Aperol

With so many travel plans still postponed, more than ever this year the Aperol Spritz has played a role in evoking special memories of travels past—particularly to it’s beloved birthplace of Italy. With an iconic and vibrant orange hue that’s taken the world by storm, the Italian heritage brand will soon introduce a new series of #AperolMoments murals designed to transport daydreamers from coast to coast to those memorable views and favorite stomping grounds of Italy—all within a few steps from your front door.

The Murals went live this week and last through October 10.

Beyond these local communities, Aperol invites everyone to reminisce on their favorite Italian travels shared to #AperolMoments, providing inspiration for a virtual getaway and to inspire new adventures from the comfort of home. As one of the most-Instagrammed cocktails, Aperol sets to start a new social movement for spreading joy to loved ones near or far, all while savoring the feeling of past Italian travels that comes with every sip of the Aperol Spritz.

Want to see the Murels for yourself find the locations below.

• NY Locations:

  • N 14th & Wythe (Brooklyn)

  • N 10th & Wythe (Brooklyn)

  • Mulberry & Bleeker (Manhattan)

  • Thompson St. (Manhattan)

Want to make the perfect Aperold Spritz at home? Now you can.

APEROL SPRITZ – THE ‘PERFECT SERVE’ RECIPE

Ingredients:

• Ice Cubes

• Chilled Prosecco

• Aperol

• Soda

• Slice of Orange 

In a glass full of ice, combine Prosecco followed by Aperol in equal parts. Add a splash of soda and garnish with an orange slice.

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Gwen Verdon's Former Home, A Lifesaving Station in Quogue

Caroline Fiske

The final home of Broadway and dance legend Gwen Verdon is on the market for $8.95 million in Quogue. The 1.1-acre former U.S. Lifesaving Station, located at 84 Dune Road and listed with Enzo Morabito of Douglas Elliman, comes with 150 feet of oceanfront, a detached bungalow, a heated Gunite pool, a catwalk to the sandy beach, an outdoor shower, wrap-around mahogany porch, and lots of history.

It was originally built in 1870 and it was used as the Quogue Lifesaving Station until 1915, the five-bedroom, three-bath property was owned by Ms. Verdon until 2000. Updated and renovated with careful attention, details that have been saved and incorporated include the original "U.S. Life Saving Station" sign, a boat room, original flooring, and other woodwork, and memorabilia including surfboat designs and antique uniform buttons.

Ms. Verdon's life story was recently made into the miniseries "Fosse/Verdon" starring Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell. It was credited as "the best dancer to ever brighten Broadway," the four-time Tony Award-winner memorably portrayed Lola in "Damn Yankees," Roxie Hart in "Chicago" and the title role in "Sweet Charity."

If you think that the description and the pictures are not enough to get you intrigued then maybe the virtual tour will catch your eye instead. Tour this house before it’s too late! The link to this gorgeous virtual house tour is located here.

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Douglas Elliman Moves Ahead with Eighth Annual Ride for Love

On Saturday, September 26th, Douglas Elliman will be moving forward with the Eighth Annual Ride For Love to benefit God’s Love We Deliver, New York’s leading provider of nutritious, individually-tailored meals for people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s ride has been reimagined to allow more members of the Elliman community to take part in a variety of ways and locations. Riders may choose to ride 25, 50 or 100 miles in a location of their choice in small, socially distanced groups of no more than ten people. They may also choose to ride at home on a stationary bike. 

photo via Elliman Insider

In addition, SoulCycle, the globally recognized, inspirational fitness experience, has dedicated its Hudson Yards location to allow 40 riders to take part in a socially distanced, 45 minute outdoor class led by one of their popular instructors.

All riders are expected to raise at least $1,000. 60 Elliman agents and staff are expected to ride this year. 

“God’s Love We Deliver has been proud to partner with Douglas Elliman the past seven years and I look forward to another successful ride this year,” said Karen Pearl, President & CEO of God’s Love We Deliver. “Douglas Elliman remains a dedicated and committed friend and we so appreciate its commitment to raising vital funds and helping spread awareness about the life-affirming work we do providing medically tailored meals – delivered with love – to our neighbors in need.”

Registration is now live, and the ride is open to the public. Participants can register here.

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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.

To view the whole video click here

via Instagram

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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