An Elevated Room Service Offering from Gray Hawk Grill for Beckford House & Tower Residents Launches on the UES

Looking for a great restaurant floors below your home? Gray Hawk Grill (1556 2nd Ave) just launched an elevated room service offering to the residents of Beckford House & Tower on the Upper East Side. Beckford residents at 301 E. 80th Street and 301 E. 81st Street are now able to order brunch and dinner from neighborhood favorite Gray Hawk Grill directly to their apartment door.

This isn’t your typical delivery offering though.  After an order is placed (with a minimum spend of $50 for brunch and $100 for dinner), a Gray Hawk Grill waiter will arrange a dropoff time via a dedicated bar cart for the building.  Dishes are served just the way they'd be presented at the restaurant with no plastic containers of any kind to make this an environmentally friendly choice. Afterwards, the customer rings the restaurant when they’d like the dishes taken back. 

This At Your Door Room Service offering provides a hotel-like amenity to a luxury residential building where available units go for upwards of $27 million dollars.

Brunch specialties include avocado toast, eggs benedict, pancakes, steak & eggs, and a challah french toast casserole. Dinner entrees include Cacio e Pepe, roasted chicken, sauteed shrimp, Miso Black Cod, Norwegian Salmon, blackened tuna steak, and dishes from the grill such as filet mignon. Raw bar options are also available including littleneck clams, oysters, and a shellfish platter. 

Millan also hopes to expand to neighboring buildings in the area in the coming months especially as the temperatures begin to dip and more and more New Yorkers opt for meals at home in the colder months ahead.

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New Year, New Cocktails. Our Favorites For A Warm January

Annabella Pardo

With January being the coldest and darkest month of the year, we need a few toasty and light cocktail refreshments to warm us up and keep our spirits high after peak holiday season. We’ve rounded up our favorite cocktails to sip by the fire on a snowy evening and keep us warm. Cheers!

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The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth Whiskey is an extraordinary Blend made with a high-quality Single Grain and a very high percentage of Single Malt and Single Pot Still.

Manhattan Superiore

2 oz. The Busker Irish Whiskey 1 oz. VecchioFlorio Sweet Marsala Superiore 4 dashes Angostura Bitters Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Incredibly smooth, Disaronno Velvet at 17% ABV boasts the floral character of almonds with nuances of chocolate and vanilla. Blending the unique flavor of Disaronno Originale and the richness of a velvety cream, Disaronno Velvet is best served over ice.

Tia Maria is a sweet liqueur with a strong coffee character and a complex aromatic structure. By using cold brew extraction, we can always ensure that our coffee liqueur has a distinct taste thanks to three significant elements: coffee 100% arabica provides the distinctive roasted, full-bodied rich taste, vanilla responsible for the soft and velvety back notes and Jamaican Rum that gives Tia Maria is body, depth and structure.

Velvet White Espresso Martini Ingredients:

1.5 oz Disaronno Velvet .5 oz Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur .5 oz Vodka Chocolate Flakes or Coffee Beans

Directions: Shake and strain ingredients over ice. Garnish with chocolate flakes or coffee beans.

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Sweet and fruity character, complemented by an alcohol-related warming sensation. The basic components of the recipe: bitter almonds called Armelline (the seeds of apricot stone), Madagascar vanilla and pure caramelized sugar enhance aromatic and alcoholic complexity, so giving Disaronno an extraordinarily distinctive taste.

Italian Sparkler

1 oz Disaronno Originale, 3 oz Korbel Prosecco

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Whiskeysmith Chocolate forges together the rich and velvety essence of chocolate with notes of vanilla and subtle spice found only in true oak aged whiskey, blended together to create a perfect pairing.

Chocoholic's Delight

1.5 oz. Whiskeysmith Co. Chocolate Flavored Whiskey

1 oz. Creme de Cacao

2 oz. White Chocolate Vanilla Cream Liqueur

3 dashes Chocolate Bitters

1 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream

Method

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with chocolate.

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Grace O'Malley's Irish Gin is made with 14 botancials with defining aromatics from the west of Ireland, including heather, wild thyme, red clover, blackthorn, wild blueberries and rock samphire. Made in a true, traditional style with modern distilling techniques, Grace O' Malley's Irish Gin is rounded and balanced with a fresh, floral finish. Heather imparts a floral character to the Gin and is a Celtic symbol of good luck.

Grace Martini

2 oz Grace O'Malley Heather Infused Irish Gin

1 oz Sweet White Vermouth

Optional: 4 dashes of Olive Bitters

1 tsp olive brine (from the olive jar)

Method: 1 green olive. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and add the ingredients. Stir on ice, then strain into a coupe or martini glass. Add the olive. Tip: chill the glass in the freezer before serving

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Over the last nine generations, the family-owned Clonakilty Distillery has farmed the coastal land to utilize the best resources that nature has to offer. As a result of using their own heritage barley, Clonakilty Distillery has produced numerous award-winning spirits. Inspired by the majestic Minke whales of the Atlantic Ocean, Minke Irish Gin is made using various botanicals that grow wild along the shoreline adjacent to Clonakilty Distillery.

Taste the Ocean

1oz Minke Irish Gin

.5 oz Italicus

.5oz Regal Rogue Lively White

1 Drop Dillisk Syrup

1 Drop Sage Tincture

Suggested Glassware: Martini Glass. Add all ingredients together in a cocktail mixer, gently stir.

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Based out in Wanaka, New Zealand, each bottle of Broken Shed Vodka is crafted through a blend of two distinct water sources from New Zealand and sustainable whey distillate. The resulting vodka is all natural with no added sugars, no additives and is both gluten and GMO-free. Since entering the U.S. market in June 2012, Broken Shed Vodka has won a legion of loyal fans, an impressive collection of awards and recently launched a new campaign called ‘Vodka of Tomorrow’.

Sparkling Shed Berry

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Broken Shed Vodka

Splash of cranberry juice

Fresh seasonal berries

Club soda

Directions: Add all ingredients to rocks glass and top up with club soda. Serve over ice garnished with berries.

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Darnley’s Gin prides itself on making high-quality, nature-crafted gin without additives or artificial ingredients. Each bottle of Darnley’s begins with the highest quality British grown grain spirit and the finest botanicals. Darnley’s uses only the finest elderflower foraged from the distillery’s local grounds, resulting in a fresh, floral and fruit-forward gin that delivers a full expression of Eastern Scotland’s coastal terroir.

Grapefruit Sparkler

1 oz Darnley’s Original Gin

½ oz St. GermainProsecco

1 ½ oz grapefruit juice

Place all the ingredients, apart from the Prosecco, into a shaker filled with ice. Shake. Single strain into a champagne flute. Top with prosecco and garnish with a sprig of thyme.

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True to its name, Tequila Partida’s Elegante is the pinnacle of opulence. Aged for a minimum of 40 months in specially selected ex-bourbon casks, this luxury tequila boasts complex deep aromas of toasted oak, dark chocolate, coffee, and ripe banana. With every sip, new flavors emerge including vanilla, bourbon, maple, black pepper, and citrus flowers. Distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave aged at least 8 years from the heart of the Tequila Valley, the Elegante is all natural with no added flavors or colors.

Elegante Sazerac

Ingredients:

Spray rocks glass with mixture of Mezcal and Absinthe (50/50 in an atomizer)

2 oz Partida Elegante

0.25 oz simple syrup

7-9 dashes of Peychaud's bitters

Orange peel for garnish

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Inspired by a love of bourbon whiskey and a passion for chocolate, Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey was founded in 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky with a single focus: create elegant and delicious sipping whiskeys designed for flavor-craving friends. The result is an approachable whiskey that tastes like an expression of your favorite chocolate indulgences.

Ballotin Blackberry Smash

Ingredients:

1 oz Bourbon Ball Chocolate Whiskey

0.5 part Real Blackberry Puree

2 oz ginger

Squeeze of Lime

Shake all ingredients in mixing tin with ice. Strain into rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh blackberries.

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Dos Maderas 5+3: A blend of 5-year-old Bajon and Guyanese Rum that rest for an additional 3 years in casks of 20-year-old Palo Cortado. Elegant notes of deep amber rum, with rich hints of pecan, vanilla and smoky oak. The palate is balanced with ripe fruit and tropical spice, layered over smoky oak nuances with hints of sherry and a tobacco finish.

Dos Maderas Classic Daiquiri

1 1/2 ounces rum – Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum

1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice

.5 oz (2:1) Rich Cane Syrup

Prepare your Rich Cane Syrup by dissolving 2 parts sugar into 1 part boiling water. Let cool. Cut a lime in half and juice your limes. Chill a Coupe. Add all ingredients to your shaker and fill shaker with cracked ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Double-strain, using a fine mesh strainer to remove excess pulp and ice shards, into your chilled glass. No garnish necessary but some prefer a lime wheel on the glass rim.

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Korbel has again joined forces with Natalie Migliarini (@beautifulbooze) to create a seasonal sparkler inspired by the candy cane and featuring Prosecco. When developing Baci alla Vaniglia (Vanilla Kisses), Natalie said, "Korbel Prosecco has some deliciously tangy bubbles, and a touch of vanilla was just the simplest thing I could think of that would add a delicious accentuating flavor to the mix. Obviously, I really wanted to get festive, so I crushed up a candy cane for the rim, so as you’re sipping these delectable bubbles, the first thing you taste is fresh and minty."

Baci alla Vaniglia (Vanilla Kisses) by Natalie Migliarini

1 bar spoon Vanilla Syrup

Top with Korbel Prosecco

1 candy cane (crushed)

Rim your coupe glass with the crushed candy cane. Put vanilla syrup in the bottom of the glass. Pour Korbel Prosecco over the top to fill the glass. Garnish & Enjoy.

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Kiichiro lwai, the name sake for this Mars Whisky, was a silent pioneer of .Japan whisky. This whisky is inspired by great whiskies of America. The same whisky as the classic blue label Iwai, Iwai 45 was made for crafting cocktails. This 90 proof whisky will hold up in any whisky cocktail. A high proof whisky with balance and texture created by Mars master blender for the international bartender.

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This second single malt release from the newly reopened Mars Tsunuki Distillery brings forward a subtle peatiness that was hidden in The First. Water from Mt. Kurata brings a soft & delicate yet heavy water to the distillery that is perfectly reflected in the mouthfeel.

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The label celebrates the opening of the reconstructed distilling site at Mars Shinshu distillery. The 2020 Komagatake was aged for over 3 years in sherry casks and American White Oak make barrels. Distiller’s tasting reveals prune, honey, and vanilla on the nose and sweet orange on the palate accompanied by developing cocoa powder. The finish is long, gentle, and sweet. A beautiful amber hue, this whisky is sure to delight.

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The Two Stacks — Dram in a Can is the world’s first 43% whiskey in a can, serving the same great flavour profile and focus on quality spirit as the rest of our blended range.Perfect for on the move, out with friends or even just a solo dram in the great outdoors.

A third release, Two Stacks Blender’s Cut, is bottled at 65% cask strength and is the highest proof Irish whiskey on the market.

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From a family of Bennington, Vermont natives, Village Garage Distillery champions the local farms growing various varieties of grains, great water supplies, and the variation in temperature that helps a whiskey's aging process. First releases include a bourbon with a fresh and warm finish and noticeable toasted oak and butterscotch sweetness, and a vodka that tastes of white pepper, roasted corn, and cream.

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Summon the gilded age of the speakeasy era with Dekō Cocktails, Long Island’s new locally-sourced, ready-to-drink, certified kosher bottled cocktails. Direct-to-consumer sales with free delivery to Long Island and the five boroughs, as well as shipping throughout New York State and over 30 states. An all-in-one bottled cocktail made using local Long Island-grown and foraged ingredients including elderflower, juniper berries, and lavender, as well as raw unprocessed honey sourced from local apiaries.

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Rancho La Gloria is the largest wine-based cocktail brand in the U.S. and offers a variety of premium ready-to-drink canned, bottled and frozen cocktails, all of which are made with 100% Blue Weber Agave and fresh lime juice.

RLG SANTA’S SKINNY SPRITZER (2 Servings)

Ingredients:

4 oz Rancho La Gloria Skinny Strawberry Margarita

2 oz Sparkling Water

Cranberries, To Garnish

Rosemary, To Garnish

Method:

Add sparkling water, cranberries and rosemary in a wine glass

Pour Rancho La Gloria Skinny Strawberry Margarita into a clear glass ornament and serve

Once you're ready to drink, pour the Margarita into your glass and enjoy!

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Dough Ball is a smooth-drinking whiskey infused with natural flavors that replicate warm cookie dough goodness. Launched in 2021 and nationally in April 2022, Dough Ball replicates the flavors of warm cookie dough goodness in a smooth, 70-proof whiskey. Featuring notes of buttery vanilla and rich chocolate, this cookie spiked whiskey can be enjoyed as a shot, sipped or mixed in a cocktail.

DOUGH BALL RECIPES

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE (by mixologist, Gerard Stephens)

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Dough Ball

.5 oz Egg White

.5 oz Heavy Cream

Combo of Scrappy's Chocolate and Fee Brothers Chocolate bitters

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker dry shake for 20 seconds.

Add ice and wet shake.

Strain into shot style glass.

Add Salt and Caramel to the rim for a twist.

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Los Magos Sotol Blanco. It’s still cold and dark so might as well lift your spirits with a new and upcoming spirit from south of the border. This non agave based Mexican spirit is sure to be a refreshing addition to your bar – non-gmo, 100% organic, triple distilled and fair wage and sustainable practice. This is what we like to see from luxury brands.

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If you’re looking to celebrate the New Year with the perfect balance of a go-to light yet elegantly flavorful drink, we encourage you to try Kim Crawford Illuminate. With only 70 calories per glass and 7% ABV, this lower-cal and low-ABV wine has become a crowd favorite over the past year (in both Sauvi B and Rosé!). It’s perfect for those looking to make healthier lifestyle choices in 2022, but not wanting to fully commit to ‘dry January.’

KIMMY C’S CUP -Makes 4 to 6 cocktails

Ingredients:

1 bottle Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé

Juice of 2 lemons (about ⅓ cup lemon juice)

1 lemon, thinly sliced

8 large strawberries, thinly sliced

1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

4 basil sprigs

4 mint sprigs

2 cups sparkling pink lemonade

Method:

In a large pitcher, combine the Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé, lemon juice, strawberries, cucumber, basil, and mint. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour but up to 4 hours. Stir in the sparkling pink lemonade right before serving.

Pour into 4 to 6 ice-filled Collins glasses. Garnish with lots of pretty herbs and strawberry slices.

Photo via @kimcrawfordwine

WINTER WHITE SANGRIA

INGREDIENTS:

1 bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (substitute KC Illuminate for a lighter cocktail)

1 ½ cups white cranberry juice

1 lime, thinly sliced

1 orange, thinly sliced

4 to 6 thyme sprigs, for garnish

1 can lemon flavored club soda

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1 bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, 1 ½ cups white cranberry juice, and 1 thinly sliced lime to a large pitcher and stir to combine.

Pour into 4 to 6 wine glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a thyme sprig

Note: regular cranberry juice works perfectly if you can’t find white.

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Sipsmith® London Gin - Classic Gin & Tonic

A drink of satisfying simplicity, the Sipsmith® London Gin - Classic Gin & Tonic is nothing short of alchemical perfection.

Ingredients

1 part Sipsmith® London Dry Gin

High-quality tonic water

Twist or wedge of fresh lime, to garnish

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with ice

2. Pour in Sipsmith London Dry gin

3. Top off with premium tonic (we use Fever Tree®)

4. Garnish with a wedge of fresh lime

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Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino
A celebration of tequila innovation, born from 11 generations of mastery. Discover a creamy and full flavor, with notes of fig, quince, date, pineapple and pumpkin with the pleasing aftertaste of cinnamon, vanilla and cloves left on the tongue.
On the nose, a compelling marriage of caramel, honey, cooked agave and dried fruit, such as fig and quince, emerge, with hints of chocolate, tobacco and sweets that make for an enticing, aromatic scent. Some herbal notes add a touch of freshness and lightness with a hint of lingering vanilla and nutmeg on the finish.

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Casa Angelina Brut Rosé Champagne 

If an Italian Summer get away is too far in the distance, we say bring the Italian home for Winter! Order to your home an exclusive taste of the Amalfi Coast. Produced for the stunning Casa Angelina boutique hotel in the Amalfi Coast, by renowned French winemaker Pierre Mignon, it can be ordered and shipped from the hotel worldwide.

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La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot champagne’s collaboration with world-renowned Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is back by popular demand & a must-have this holiday season. La Grande Dame’s 2012 Vintage Champagne is adorned with Kusama’s signature polka dots – perfect gift for the art + wine lovers alike.

For background, La Grande Dame (meaning “The Great Lady”) is a champagne created in honor of Madame Clicquot, who trailblazed the industry with her innovations and audacity as a female entrepreneur in the early 1800s. As a modern-day La Grande Dame and iconic name in the design and art world, Yayoi Kusama infuses her signature dots and artistic style into these limited-edition pieces 

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Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and Ruinart Rosé in Second Skin

Building on 2 years of research and development, Maison Ruinart reveals an entirely recyclable, 100% paper case that reduces the bottle’s packaging carbon footprint by 60%. This second skin, made of natural wood fibers, began its life in eco-managed European forests. Its color and texture are inspired by the Maison’s historical Crayères, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Molded to the shape of the Ruinart bottle, this case highlights the iconic silhouette and echoes the roundness of its wines, while preserving the taste integrity. ​

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Every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year. It is a blend of the most expressive wines from a single year enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Every vintage is different: it is the music of the year, captured by Krug. Balancing structured freshness and diverse flavors, Krug 2008 exhibits both power and elegance with a textured and intense mouthfeel – very characteristic of the year’s wines.

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SERHANT. Takes Over Sales at 251 West 91st Street - The Westly

SERHANT., the multidimensional real estate brokerage founded by Ryan Serhant of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, today announced that it has snagged its latest Manhattan takeover of a new development condominium. The 20-story building located at 251 West 91st Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is relaunching with SERHANT. as “The Westly.” The project was announced live via Ryan Serhant’s Instagram and offered a behind the scenes look at the filming of a new video inside The Westly’s model residence. 

Jennifer Alese, who leads SERHANT. New Development, the firm’s dedicated division for the sales and marketing of new development projects, said the building’s rebranding alludes to the neighborhood in which it stands—The Upper West Side.   

“The Westly is more than a name—it’s a lifestyle; a manner of being,” said Alese. “The Westly stands out because we are giving residents a unique identity that they can relate to or aspire to become; a place they can truly call home.” 

To develop the brand identity of The Westly, SERHANT. New Development turned to ID Lab, the company’s in-house branding and design team. ID Lab took inspiration from the building’s timeless, light and airy residences to design all visual aspects of The Westly, including a new website and marketing collateral.  The video of The Westly’s model residence was created by the firm’s in-house film and production studio, aptly named SERHANT. Studios. 

Located in one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods, The Westly is situated between Central and Riverside Parks. The building is in close proximity to notable private schools including Dwight, Trinity, and Columbia Prep private schools and near higher education institutions Columbia and Fordham University. The neighborhood provides convenient access to transportation, plus a wealth of extracurricular activities for families, including entertainment and cultural venues and restaurants.

The project, developed by Adam America Real Estate and Northlink Capital, consists of two- to five-bedroom homes, with select homes offering private outdoor terraces. The residences range in size from approximately 1,252 to 3,524 square feet, with asking prices starting at approximately $2.625 million for a two-bedroom to $13.5 million for a five-bedroom home.

The Westly marks SERHANT. New Development’s fifteenth project. Currently, SERHANT. New Development also manages sales for Brooklyn Point, Quay Tower, and Jolie on Greenwich, among others, representing a total of $6 billion in new development inventory. 

The Westly is anticipated to be completed by spring of 2022. 

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Our Favorite Listings For The Week: A Rare, Renovated, and Posh Greenwich Village Home Can Be Yours For $3.45M

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 week. 

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This is a rare chance to own a newly renovated, high-floor Bing & Bing home in the Greenwich Village — with protected views of Downtown Manhattan!

Located at 59 West 12th Street, Unit 10E, this property represents a rare opportunity to own in a desirable neighborhood: the “gold coast” in Greenwich. In the apartment, owners are greeted by a generous foyer with a large walk-in closet, leading to a dining gallery situated between the kitchen and living room. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, high-quality built-ins, beamed ceilings, and huge windows with views of the Lower Manhattan skyline. The kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinets and name-brand appliances, along with black Caesarstone counters.

The unit has two bedrooms and two bathrooms — the primary bedroom offers enough room for a home office and two walls of custom closets. Plus, there’s a windowed, en-suite bathroom with a standing rain shower. The second bedroom, at the opposite end of the unit, comes with a custom-built Murphy bed, along with an abundance of storage space. Both bedrooms have new carpeting, and the unit features new wood flooring throughout.

The building is in the heart of Greenwich Village’s Historic District, and was designed by Emery Roth and built by Bing & Bing — two renowned names in New York real estate. It’s a full-service condo building, with 24-hour door staff, laundry facilities, and a playroom. It’s also in an ideal location, near some of the best shopping and dining options in the city.

This unit is listed for $3,450,000 by Michael J. Franco of Compass.

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How to Prioritize Your Health When You're Stuck at Home

Making your health a priority is essential. Without good health, everything else in life falls apart, plus the burden on how to lower your medical expenses.  It can be a challenge to stay healthy when you are stuck at home, especially if you live in an apartment and your property management team is not providing access to a gym. Almost 80% of millennials under 36 admit they feel like they could be taking more steps toward good health. What can you do when you are stuck at home to stay healthy?

Simple Steps Can Be A Game Changer For Your Health

Even if you are stuck at home, you can still get up and move around. Taking a daily break to get outdoors and get some fresh air and just take a walk can improve your health. The average walking pace is about four miles per hour. If you commit to walking 30 minutes per day at an average pace, that would mean you would cover at least two miles every day.

Speak with your property management team about creating an outdoor walking space around your apartment complex. Better yet, speak to your property management team about setting up exercise stations around your complex where people can stretch and stop to do some calisthenics. Simple solutions can have a big impact on your health.

Improving your health when you are stuck at home comes down to making some lifestyle changes that promote good health. Some of the changes are more things to avoid than things to do.

You Are What You Eat

Staying home more means being closer than ever to the refrigerator and the pantry. It can be easy to fall into a pattern of constant grazing throughout the day. Overeating can be comforting when your social interactions are limited, but gaining weight is not going to help your quest for a healthier you.

How can you avoid the trap of overeating while you are stuck at home? Only buy healthy food options to stock the fridge and pantry. If you do not have the "junk food" lying around, it means you cannot feast on it.

Eat mindfully. Before you grab that snack ask yourself "am I really hungry or bored?" Grab a bottle of water instead. Many times, thirst is confused with hunger. Another way to cut back on your snacking is to wait ten minutes before you head to the kitchen. Sometimes, just waiting to give in to the cravings will help you avoid overeating.

Besides when you are stuck at home vitamins are there for help. Vitamins are essential for your health and mind. Regardless of food intake, vitamin therapy is another way of treatment that uses megadose of vitamins to correct a deficiency or to treat a medical condition and helps you replenish the nutritional needs of your body. For example, in an anti-aging skincare routine, proper hydration is essential. This encompasses drinking water, using moisturizing creams, and considering different effective procedures. However, if the water contains vitamins necessary for the skin, it will be more effective. In order to seamlessly integrate vitamin elements into your skin care regimen, you can research the most effective anti-aging procedures, such as where to get peptide injections or which anti-aging cream suits elder skin best. Vitamin therapy can be used to boost the immune system, and improve heart health. You can take vitamin therapy no matter your location. For example, mobile IV in Las Vegas is another type of vitamin therapy that can be administered in the comfort of your own home. In-house immediate relief therapy can provide you with the vitamins and nutrients you need to feel your best.

If your complex has vending machines, ask your property manager to offer some healthy alternatives. Your property manager is in charge of the commons area and the property manager has the power to fill the vending machine with what they choose.

Have You Tried Telemedicine Services?

Being stuck at home does not mean you cannot get professional healthcare says this dental expert who offers veneers in Raleigh. A lot of medical facilities offer telemedicine appointments where you can address your health concerns with a professional provider. Sometimes, getting on the right track with your health requires a push from a professional.

Telemedicine company is available for everything from general medical care to specialty care like dermatology. About 50 million people in the United States suffer from acne (85% are teens), a telemedicine appointment can provide care for acne and other conditions.

To further enhance your health routine, consider exploring a variety of options to get supplements that can help you stay on track even when at home.

Many times when you are not feeling well, getting reassurance from a medical provider that you will be okay is enough to make you feel better about your situation. Working with a healthcare provider via telemedicine or video chat can help you come up with a plan on how to improve your health. Some services can be administered in the comfort and privacy of your home as well. Being stuck inside for long periods can lead to Vitamin D deficiency. Getting Vitamin D shots at home can help you avoid deficiency and ensure your body has the nutrients it needs to function properly.

It can be frustrating to be stuck at home and easy to put your physical health on the back burner while you work through the emotional struggles of being stuck at home. However, doing positive things for yourself that promotes good health, will take care of the emotional turmoil and, of course, improve your health. You deserve to put some effort into self-care.

Off The MRKT's Top Stories of 2021

What did you enjoy reading this year? Between weekly listings and lifestyle guides we’ve picked a few of the most popular articles of 2018? While these are the most popular stories of 2021 hopefully they give us all insights of what to look into 2022 Happy New Years’!

• Top Celebrity Magnet Buildings in NYC – Where to Move if You Want to Be Neighbors with Celebrities

• Take A Look At Christopher Plummer's Connecticut Beachfront Home

• Wineries In The Hampton's You Should Be Visiting

• How to Tell if your Caviar Has Gone Bad

• SERHANT. Celebrates Six-Month Anniversary with Substantial Growth

• How to Decorate Your Patio for Summer Living

• 1st Look Inside Upper East Side's Newly-Finished Tallest Tower

• 5 Reasons to Move to Connecticut

• How to Set a Timeline for Your First Real Estate Investment

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How to Prepare Your First Home Office for Success

Working from home has increased over the last few years. Many people are increasingly setting up home offices and acquiring furniture to work at home. The office furniture market in the U.S. is expected to reach a staggering value of $14.3 billion by 2025. There are a few tips that you can use when setting up your first home office to start your work on a high note. Read on to learn how to prepare your first home office for success.

Select a Location

Selecting a suitable location is vital for preparing your first home office for success. It can be an actual office or an empty room in your home. If you are buying property to set up a home office, buy one with many rooms. In 2020, 33% of home buyers were first-time buyers. Nevertheless, not every person has enough free space at home. If this is the case, you have to be creative in selecting the right location. It would help if you took a lot of time and consideration locating your home office location because you will be spending a lot of time there. The location should be quiet, free of distractions, and adequately ventilated.

Purchase Furniture

Never underestimate the importance of comfortable furniture when preparing your first home office for success. Ergonomic furniture is on sale at affordable prices. An ergonomic office setting with a good office chair and desk will increase comfort, prevent pain caused by straining and increase productivity. You can incorporate a standing desk in your home office to enable you to alternate between a sitting and standing position when working at home. You can also get a cushion for extra padding.

Create Storage Space

Be sure to create enough storage space for everything you need while working. If your home office is small, consider installing shelves on your walls or using tiered desk shelves. Acquire furniture with in-built storage spaces. It would be best to purchase all-on-one office appliances to save space. You can also use whiteboards for brainstorming and recording notes to cut down the use of papers. Having enough storage space in your home office will increase organization, comfort, and efficiency.

Declutter

Cluttered spaces have negative effects on productivity. Therefore, you need to declutter your home by getting rid of items you don't need. You can store the unwanted items in another room or advertise them for sale. Divide your items into groups for easy access when you need them. Use cabinets, pen holders, and files to organize your things. An attractive and organized home office without clutter will significantly boost your mood and productivity.

Create Purpose

Research shows that using your home office for non-work activities can hamper productivity in the long run. You should dedicate your home office to work alone; otherwise, your home business can fail, and getting a new job is time-consuming. Job seekers spend about 11 hours every week searching for a suitable job. To promote success, ensure your home office is dedicated to working alone. Family members, pets, and other distraction sources like television that can affect focus and productivity should be kept out of the office. Dividing your professional space from your personal space will enable you to stay professional at all times.

Decorate

You don't want a plain office that only has a desk, chair, and some storage units. Decorate your home office to increase the ambiance. You can use various decoration materials to add a final touch to your home office, including family photos, customized lighting, paintings, and other home office decor. Having a beautifully decorated home office will help you relax and contribute to your physical and mental health while working in your home office all day.

Using these tips will help you set up your first home office for success. Contact a professional if you need help to prepare your first home office.

A Look At The Top 10 Sales In New York City In 2021

The real estate market in New York City has had a year to remember. After a very turbulent 2020, which included an all-out shutdown of the market for a stretch, the real estate sector roared back to life in 2021, and during some months, was operating at or near record levels. 

And with the year almost over, real estate analytics firm UrbanDigs dug through its data to create a rundown of the top ten residential sales closings in both Manhattan and Brooklyn year-to-date (between January 1 and December 9). 

220 Central Park South, Unit 60 — sold for $82.5M on May 20, 2021

220 Central Park South, Unit 61 — sold for $75M on May 20, 2021

220 Central Park South, Unit V-11 — sold for $66M on September 15, 2021

2 East 88 Street, Unit 14PH — sold for $60M on August 24, 2021

220 Central Park South, Unit 67 — sold for $59.5M on May 24, 2021

12 East 69 Street — sold for $59M on March 4, 2021

12 East 69 Street — sold for $59M on March 4, 2021

9 East 71 Street — sold for $51M on March 8, 2021

217 West 57 Street, Unit 53 — sold for $50.021M on September 17, 2021

443 Greenwich Street, Unit PHH — sold for $49.5M on November 19, 2021

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Homes You Have To See Before The New Year

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you have to see to believe. 

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15 Sailors WayRed Bank, NJ

An exciting new listing hitting the market in the exclusive Red Bank NJ, for $11M. The home is truly amazing and is very close to Jon Bon Jovi's estate as well.

This waterfront chateau is custom-built with the finest materials and bespoke craftsmanship, and is unmatched by even the most respected homebuilders. From its unrivaled position on the banks of the picturesque Navesink River, this lushly landscaped 3.5 acre property boasts over 300 feet of private shoreline complete with a 150 ft Brazilian hardwood dock and boat lift.

Optimally situated at the end of a prestigious cul-de-sac, the winding stone drive from the gated entry leads to a grandiose, paver stone courtyard with four-car garage and porte cochere. Inside, nearly every room basks in southern exposure and riverfront views.

The 6,000+ square feet garden level, designed as a Parisian hideaway, includes a movie theater, gym, indoor spa, sauna, a pub-style bar and wine cellar.

The estate is listed with Kristin Ehrgott and Maria Kingston.

Credit: Stefano Ukma

137 West 25th Street Apartment #Studio/2

The commercially-zoned triplex studio owned by Grammy award-winning photographer and visual designer Phil Marco is coming to market in Chelsea for $3.5M. In addition to his photography, Phil created several iconic moments in motion pictures working with Martin Scorsese on films like in “The Color of Money,” “The Aviator,” and “Casino,” to name a few. Phil has won many awards for his work, including numerous Cannes Lions, Cleo's, and a Grammy Award for his print work on the legendary “Tommy the Who” Album. Phil’s work is represented in The Museum of Modern Art, The Museum of the Moving Image and The George Eastman Museum of Photography. He and his wife are retiring to the North Fork where Phil will continue his creative work.

Located in the historic New York Public Library stacks building at 137 West 25th Street with its own entrance and a two-door loading dock from the street, the Triplex Studio has 16 foot ceilings, a mezzanine overlooking the main space, and a full basement with workshop.  Here is a more complete description of the property:

Studio #2 hosts endless usage possibilities. Located in The New York Public Library Stacks Building, which was formerly used as the West 25th street branch and is now been converted to commercial condos. Located in the popular Flower District of Chelsea and just west of the Flatiron/Nomad. This triplex ground floor loft, has an upstairs office, full basement, private entrance from the street and also includes its own two door garage entrance for loading or access of oversized items. In history Studio #2 had its own curb cut, which a professional would need to research any interest in its history.

Studio #2 most recently has been used by legendary videography Phil Marco Studio and provides an amazing opportunity for a similar business that requires privacy, high ceilings, lots of sq footage and multiple spaces. The main studio space hosts 16ft concrete beamed ceilings, traditional loft wood flooring and has the ability to be opened up even more. The office upstairs over looks 25th street and has an oversized wall of plate glass windows which span 12'x5'. An upstairs landing area offers an assistants work space and a large conference/lounge area, which is paired with an interior balcony that overlooks the main studio space.

Listed by Mike Lubin and Justin Stolarczyk of Brown Harris Stevens.

Credit: Anastassios Mentis

32 West 20th Street, 11th Floor, Loft

Welcome to a true Flatiron pre-war loft which for four decades served as an art studio for Emily Mason, the renowned American Abstract Expressionist painter and printmaker. Mason is lauded for her bold and vibrant contributions to the Abstract Expressionist and color field painting traditions. The tremendous benefits of the space, for her artistic needs, were that it is well-lighted, spacious, and airy. As the building was originally designed for light manufacturing, the reuse of the space as an artist's studio was straightforward.

Featuring high ceilings, large windows and open spaces, this iconic Flatiron loft is a perfectly preserved artist's studio poised for reinterpretation.

A keyed elevator arrives to the loft's private vestibule, which opens to the expansive full floor apartment. 12-foot ceilings, an array of large arched windows, diffused skylights, historic columns and hard wood floors are some of the features which grace this welcoming and airy floor-through unit. The approximately 4,000 square feet of space allows for a multitude of layouts depending on your lifestyle. Natural light streams into this cornice level apartment from 23 exposures facing north, east, south, and sky.

32 West 20th Street is a Neo-Renaissance style building constructed in 1908 by architect and original owner Frederick C. Zobel. This pre-war co-op is located in the Ladies' Mile Historic District, in the heart of what is now commonly called, "The Flatiron District." The building was converted to Cooperative residential ownership in 1978 from commercial usage. The originally tenants were businesses oriented to provide and often create merchandise for "Ladies' Mile," once New York's most prestigious shopping district.

A First Look Inside The Leyton's Duplex Penthouse

The first look inside The Leyton’s $16,500,000 Duplex Penthouse, has just been revealed which includes interiors by the renowned Frampton Co.

Features of the home include a voluminous double-height Great Room with 20’ ceilings, which opens onto an entertaining terrace overlooking Central Park. A private elevator leads guests to an expansive roof deck complete with outdoor kitchen and unobstructed views of the Park, the River, and the glittering skyline.

The penthouse’s soaring double-height ceilings, open chef’s kitchen, and sprawling floorplan offered Frampton Co ample room to activate the interiors through art and design. Within the open living-dining space, Frampton Co utilized rounded seating and exploratory forms to create a smooth visual and physical flow between the two, while overhead, engaged the 20’ ceilings with sculptural light fixtures. Soaring views of Central Park and beyond can be enjoyed on two private terraces.

Other standout design elements include a bespoke floor-to-ceiling wall covering, a custom suite of paint colors made exclusively for The Leyton, a focus on four choice fabrics employed strategically throughout the design concept, and a substantial art program.

Frampton Co’s vision places an emphasis on volume and warmth across all the residential interiors, working across a diversity of spaces to produce several unique layouts. A complex, architecturally involved achievement that highlights grand double-height spaces and sweeping park and city views, while also providing a refined sense of comfort and containment to high-rise living through organic materials and custom millwork. The home features 3,656 square feet of interior space and 1,756 square feet of private exterior space.

Helmed by principal Elena Frampton, the studio created a sense of ‘livable modern’ complete with characteristic elements of surprise in the details and customizations. “A true sense of home is what rooted our design,” says Elena. “We focused on refinement, layering neutral color palettes and sculptural lighting that allows the proportions to shine, while using fine finishes as charismatic moments of discovery.”

Anchored in imagination, the Frampton Co team envisioned a cast of distinguished buyers and how they would inhabit the space. The wide-plank oak flooring, open concepts, and generous proportions provide a serene canvas for everyday life and backdrop for occupants’ personalization. In the baths, Frampton Co introduce subtle, livable pattern with geometric mosaic tile in the powder room, striped stone feature wall in the secondary bath, and herringbone patterned stone feature wall in the master bath. The kitchens feature extra thick marble countertops in a classic white, with sculptural lighting overhead.

The project is being developed by Dart Interests and Real Estate Inverlad. Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing is exclusively managing sales and marketing for the building.

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Inside The MAD About Jewelry Opening Benefit with Anna Sui, Mary McFadden Helen Drutt English, Kay Unger

Museum of Arts and Design’s (MAD) recently appointed Nanette L. Laitman Director, Tim Rodgers, opened the twenty-first edition of MAD About Jewelry on Monday, December 6, 2021, saying, "Welcome back to the Museum and thank you for welcoming me to my first MAD About Jewelry. Thank you to our MAD About Jewelry Director Bryna Pomp for championing one of the Museum’s most beloved benefits, showcasing designs of more than 40 emerging and acclaimed US-based jewelry artists."

The week-long show and sale of one-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry opened with a benefit evening honoring esteemed educator and advocate for contemporary craft Helen Drutt English. MAD Board Chair Michele Cohen lauded Drutt as the Founder and Director of her eponymous gallery in Philadelphia, which was among the first galleries to make a commitment to the modern and contemporary craft movement. She has transformed our understanding and appreciation of craft. For the past 35 years, Helen has been an integral part of MAD’s history to showcase artists advancing jewelry as an art form. "

The annual MAD About Jewelry acquisition prize was presented to artists Amy Lemaire and Michael Nashef. MAD's Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and William and Mildred Ladson Chief Curator Elissa Auther shared "Each year this award is presented to luminaries in the field of jewelry. The prize is in keeping with MAD's long-standing commitment of presenting jewelry as an art form. We are the only American museum with a gallery dedicated to the display of contemporary and modern studio jewelry with our own collection of more than nine hundred pieces. Pieces from Amy and Michael now join our collection."

Chairs for the evening were LaVon Kellner, Deidre Quinn, and Kay Unger. Advisory Committee members attending included MAD Board Members Michele Cohen, Marsy Mittlemann and Barbara Waldman, as well as Susan Ach and Ted Taylor. Guests included MAD Board Member Marian Burke, MAD Chairman Emeritus Barbara Tober, MAD Luminaries Co-Chairs Alexander Hankin and Christina Senia, Kathy Chazen, Chrissy Crawford, MAD Associate Curator Barbara Paris Gifford, Levi Higgs, Mary McFadden accompanied by her daughter Justine Harari, Anna Sui with her nieces Jeanni Sui Wonders and Isabelle Sui, and Shining Sung.

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What Real Estate Experts Predict About the Housing Market in 2022

In the latter half of 2021, the housing market exploded. The average American home cost $287,148, a 13.2% increase from May of 2020. Home sales rose to 6.8 million.

Experts agree that changes are coming on the cusp of the new year. But is the housing boom about to bust? Unlikely. If anything, the market may cool by a few degrees, but it's in no danger of crashing or experiencing other instability. Here are eight housing market trends experts anticipate for 2022.

1. Buyer Demand Will Persist

Buyers are still in the market for properties – experts believe this trend will continue throughout 2022. However, buyer demand isn't increasing at the same frantic rate across the entire country. The south and west coast lead the nation in high buyer demand.

Properties continue to sell in approximately 18 days, and most homes sell with an average of three offers. You can expect this trend of homes moving quickly to extend into 2022.

2. Housing Inventory Will Remain Low

According to the national inventory of active housing listings, 2021 witnessed a decline of 22.2% in total inventory. Compared to last year, the catalog of newly listed homes also decreased by 3.9%.

Experts anticipate 2022 will essentially look the same as the previous year. So home buyers will have to work harder to find the perfect home, while sellers should note this is another good year to put their property on the market.

3. Housing Prices May Fall

In 2022, it’s likely the growth of home prices will slow somewhat. Experts at Freddie Mac believe the prices will grow at a rate of 5.3%, which is lower than the 12.1% increase last year. Zillow takes a moderate stance of projecting an 11.7% rise in housing market prices. However, analysts at Goldman Sachs estimate home prices will expand by 16% in 2022.

4. Foreclosures Will Likely Stay the Same

Beginning in September 2021, the government lifted its temporary ban on foreclosures, and the country saw a rapid increase in evictions due to missed mortgage payments. Foreclosure filings increased by 24%, compared to before the foreclosure ban, and were up by 102% from September 2020.

Because of the end of the foreclosure ban, experts largely expected this jump in numbers. It's also important to note that our nation's foreclosure rates are still historically lower than average. Due to these factors, the rate of foreclosures will likely plateau and remain consistent in 2022.

5. Mortgage Rates Will Increase

Up to this point, homebuyers have enjoyed low mortgage rates. In 2022, experts expect rates to be above 3% for a 30-year mortgage. The National Association of Realtors estimates 3.5%, while Freddie Mac and Kiplinger predict 3.7% and 3.8%, respectively.

Interest rates will continue to rise because of several factors. Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve increased its inflation estimates, signaling inflation will be here to stay. If the Fed raises its interest rates, banks will follow suit, and borrowers' mortgage rates will increase.

6. The Housing Market Will Stay Steady

It's improbable the housing market will crash in 2022. Experts believe the current market is healthier than the 2008-2010 housing bubble. Various factors separate the current market from those of the past. Subprime mortgages, a major contributing factor to the 2008-2010 housing bubble, now have much stricter regulations than previously. 

Additionally, the supply of homes for sale is still low, so the overall price of homes is in no danger of dropping dramatically. As long as new homebuyers continue to enter the market and the supply of homes stays consistent, the market should remain healthy.

7. How Do These Trends Impact Homebuyers?

For interested homebuyers, expect much competition when finding your dream home in 2022. Homebuyers will also need to anticipate low property supply resulting in bidding wars.

However, there’s some good news: interest rates are historically low for 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, at 2.15 to 2.39%. Locking into a fixed-rate mortgage with a lower-than-average interest rate is ideal for any property buyer because it means cheaper monthly payments and less money going towards interest throughout the loan.

Combine low-interest mortgage rates with decreasing home prices, and the new year could be the perfect time to buy a home. However, making a purchase that important all depends on how one manages one's finances. Having no debt, setting aside an emergency fund, preparing a 10-20% down payment, and saving for closing costs will ensure one can afford a home in 2022.

8. How Do These Trends Impact Home Sellers?

There's no doubt the real estate market of 2022 still favors the home seller. There will likely be more property buyers than sellers with low home inventory. However, with the recent end of the foreclosure ban, more properties could flood the local market. Working with an experienced agent to sell a property should help set a competitive house price, navigate offers, and manage any issues.

Anticipating the Real Estate Market in 2022

The housing market in 2022 will look similar to that of 2021 – expect buyer demand to remain strong, housing inventory to stay low, and foreclosure rates to likely stay the same. Be on the lookout for housing prices to fall and mortgage rates to slowly increase. Despite the changes, the housing market should remain steady.

Author

Evelyn Long is the editor-in-chief of Renovated. Her real estate work has been published by the National Association of REALTORS®, Rental Housing Journal, and other online publications.

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The Best Rooftop Bars and Holiday Stops To See This Holiday

Last year it was all about the best outdoor restaurants to celebrate the holidays. This year we are inside and up above New York, able to see all the glitz and glamour the city has to offer. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite rooftop bars in New York City, where you’ll be hard to miss us.

PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown returns for the unveiling of their yearly holiday installation, Midwinter Nights’ Dream. Just in time for the holiday season, the popular all-season midtown rooftop will be transformed into a whimsical dreamland of lush greenery, rich emerald & gold tones, 10,000 twinkling lights illuminating the space, florals galore, fuzzy throw blankets, and an ascending series of tiered red, purple & gold florals throughout the space.

Of course, this installation wouldn’t be complete without New York’s most famous flower tunnel - the winterized edition will take the highly photogenic moment to the next level. Seasonal food and beverage offerings will also be available including light bites, a brand-new themed dessert, plus new winter cocktails. This magical Midwinter Nights’ Dream garden at PHD Terrace was created to cure a bad case of the winter blues and will be activated from now until April 2022.

The Skylark, Midtown West’s elevated bar and lounge with New York City’s most breathtaking 30th-floor views, today announces its long-awaited reopening in Manhattan’s Garment District. The brainchild of hospitality veteran David Rabin and premier catering and hospitality group Abigail Kirsch, The Skylark is an all-season, multi-level destination for sophisticated cocktails during the week and private events on weekends. 

The Skylark features “Dinner by the Bite” dining, a mix of private nooks and communal seating areas designed by Meyer Davis Studio and a stunning, open-air rooftop terrace with breathtaking city views. In the cooler months, guests enjoy floor-to-ceiling vistas from its lounge, including the Hudson River, Hudson Yards, Times Square and the Empire State Building. The Skylark is also a coveted event space for weddings, birthdays and corporate events.

The cocktail program is the creation of Master Mixologist Johnny Swet, The Skylark’s long-time cocktail consultant and a 24-year veteran of New York City’s hospitality scene. His seasonal cocktails riff on the classics with market fresh autumnal ingredients and include the Pumpkin Spiced Mule, Warm Rum Apple Cider, Maple Walnut Old Fashioned, Coconut & Cinnamon Caipirinha and others. The crowd-pleasing drinks are complemented by Abigail Kirsch’s innovative “Dinner by the Bite” culinary program of shareable and delectable plates.

New Yorkers, visitors and champagne-lovers (21+) alike can bring one of Moët & Chandon’s many offerings to the brand’s gifting chalet, located at The Lodge at Brookfield Place and receive a personalized, limited-edition giftbox with a name of your choice! If you don’t have your bottle in hand, feel free to show proof of purchase to get your giftbox and additional festive surprises and delights.

JIMMY

JIMMY atop ModernHaus SoHo’s 18th floor, best known for its legendary pool deck, now beckons guests with its roaring fireplace in its warm and intimate indoor lounge with jaw-dropping views of Lower Manhattan and Midtown.On New Year’s Eve

§  Gala Masquerade Celebration

o    Premium Open Bar and Passed Canapés, 9pm-1am

o    Champagne Toast at Midnight

o    Cash Bar, 1am-2am

o    Tickets (Single Admission, $250 and Tables, $600-$4,500) are available on EventBrite

Manhattan’s ‘it’ rooftop bar and lounge -- known for their much-anticipated holiday installs season after season -- is celebrating sky-high eating and drinking this season with a new apres-ski holiday pop-up on November 19th -- bigger and better than years prior. ‘The Pink Winter Lodge’ will be a pink twist on the posh winter slopes and ski towns around the globe.

Tao Group Hospitality collaborated with Design House Décor for this year’s theme, which will transform the all-season rooftop into a pink oasis featuring floor-to-ceiling pink log walls, a frosted flower arch glowing with custom pink faux antler chandeliers, and endless new photo moments through April 2022. The iconic carousel will sport 25,000 sparkling crystals, frosted pink flowers, and custom ski lifts to transport you straight to the snow-capped mountains. Plus, the East Terrace will feature a pink gondola photo moment surrounded by pink pine trees, pink suitcases, a sled covered in crystals, white ice skates, and diamond-encrusted skis.

Winter in New York City may be frosty and frigid, but there's nothing warmer than gathering with friends and family for some hot or chilled cocktails specially curated by Beverage Director Nikki McCutcheon

Moxy Times Square Pink Holiday Pop-Up

Moxy Times Square is debuting a new hot pink look for the holidays; head to the hotel’s atrium on the 2nd floor where you will be transported to a pink winter wonderland. The all-pink décor, including pink Christmas Trees and Menorahs, will be complimented by a life-size version of Santa’s sleigh that is perfect for gram-worthy holiday pics. Swing by December 9 – 12th (Thursday 6-9PM / Friday – Sunday 4-7PM) for the Pink Holiday Pop-Up with haircuts from Blind Barber, healthy skin checks and product trials by Kiehl’s, portrait drawings by Ian Sklarsky, free Oysters on Sunday, live music, and more. And, head to Bar Moxy for their spiked signature “Apres Ski” Pink Hot Chocolate ($18), complete with Vodka, Baileys Red Velvet, and Soy Milk. For more information and to book your stay, visit: https://moxytimessquare.com/

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is proud to unveil its inaugural  holiday window display, celebrating the new artistic guard and New York City’s creative comeback.  Though the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE holiday windows are inspired by the traditional 5th Avenue holiday window displays, these have a deeper purpose: to revitalize downtown Manhattan which was stripped of many anchor businesses and to provide a platform for emerging creatives. This avant-garde Holiday Storefront Series will take place in SoHo through December 19th, in collaboration with visual artist Shavanté Royster, the disruptive fashion designer Romeo Hunte, and New York City dancer Nicole Von Arx.

Over the past year and a half, the pandemic has decimated the livelihood of creatives, small businesses, and retail in New York and beyond. To uplift the artistic community and bring a diverse, vibrant energy to the traditional holiday displays, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, who has a longstanding history in championing equal representation in the arts and inspiring creativity, has commissioned these visionaries from diverse fields to transform otherwise empty storefronts into veritable ‘windows of art’.

The backdrop of each window features a winter dreamscape by artist Shavanté Royster, which also graces the label of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE new Limited-Edition Gift Pack HERE. This Holiday Storefront Series will light up SoHo during December to mimic the holiday magic of 5th Avenue through the eyes of Shavanté and Romeo, featuring live models clad in Romeo’s winter apparel against Shavanté’s contemporary picturesque snowy backdrop, along with performances by New York City dancers and local bar-hopping experiences. Romeo Hunte’s dedicated window will feature people clad in two bespoke designs that he created exclusively for the space, depicting them getting ready for a holiday show over cocktails. Featuring Romeo’s playful sensibility, the garments were inspired by Shavanté’s depiction with the color of the jumpsuit playing off the yellow snowboards, sun and hot air balloons and the billows of the garment responding to the ski slopes. His New York edge is showcased in the jacket and pants look, mashing up tailored, preppy and street styles that tie into Shavanté’s BOMBAY SAPPHIRE-inspired blue colorscape. The locations of the windows are as follows:

Cantina Rooftop is one you won’t want your readers to miss! The Hell’s Kitchen Modern Mexican dining experience helmed by Executive Chef Saul Montiel features a climate-controlled retractable glass rooftop and a beyond gorgeous skyline view perfect for those snowy nights to come.

Description automatically generated with medium confidenceGuests can enjoy fan favorites like their Guacamole, Nachos with melted Chihuahua Cheese, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Onion, Queso Fresco, Pickled Jalapenos, Avocado and Morita sauce, and Enchiladas Con Pollo with Chicken Breast, Corn Tortillas Dressed with Tomato Sauce, Refried Beans, Avocado, Crema, Queso Fresco & Red Onion.

These pair beautifully with signature cocktails such as the Coco Loco Mojito with Tanduay Gold Asian Ru, Coco López Cream, Pineapple Juice, Lime juice, Simple Syrup, and Mint Leaves or their El Jefe with Don Julio Añejo, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and a splash Orange Juice.

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Last Minute Presents For Even The Pickiest of People

Most people you’re able to get the best present for, but this year with shipping delays and last-minute deals it can be hard to make sure you have the right present in time. Especially for the pickiest of people, between the cousin who has everything or the Aunt who wants nothing here are last-minute presents you can get just about everyone.

Perfectly timed for seasonal celebrations and holiday gifting, exceptional sparkling winery Chandon and specialty food curator Food52 have partnered to launch ‘A Taste of the Bay’ - a limited-edition gourmet kit that celebrates a classic yet refined California-inspired combo: briny bay-grown oysters and bubbly Chandon By The Bay Reserve Blanc de Blancs.

This thoughtfully curated ‘A Taste of the Bay’ sparkling wine and oyster kit comes complete with Food52’s favorite California accoutrements and go-to oyster toppers, festive oyster recipe ideas, and a bottle of Chandon’s finest By The Bay Reserve Blanc de Blancs for popping and pairing. Add your own personal twist or dash of heat to any fresh oysters you enjoy, or complete the culinary experience with a special gift from Chandon – 50% off freshly bay-farmed oysters from Real Oyster Cult delivered directly to your doorstep along with glove and shucking knife. Ideal for gifting, the kit is also perfect for holiday entertaining, happy hours and festive nights in.

The Chandon + Food52 ‘A Taste of the Bay’ kit will be available for purchase HERE from November 12, 2021 to January 7, 2022, for $75.00 USD.

Pointy Snout, the stylish caviar house known for its outstanding caliber and commitment to sustainability through responsible sturgeon farming, celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a chic new digital identity and the Edition Decennial Gift Set.

When Pointy Snout launched a decade ago, founders Alexandra Du Cane and Michael Kline were forward-thinking outliers for making sustainability a core tenet of their business, and in the ten years since, the industry has begun to follow suit.

Now, with their striking new online platform, conceived of by creative studio Monogram Paris — sought after fashion Creative Director Ashley Helvey (The Line, Gabriela Hearst, KHAITE) and acclaimed art book publisher and Art Director Jurgen Maelfeyt (Art Paper Editions) — Pointy Snout once again differentiates itself, this time with a timeless, utterly sophisticated yet playful aesthetic, unseen, heretofore, in the caviar sector. With tactile and textured images by top tier photographers such as Gentl + Hyers that invoke art photographers such as Jan Groover, Edward Weston and Irving Penn, Pointy Snout’s appearance now perfectly mirrors its principle: that enjoying the finest caviar should be a pleasure — an embrace from a treasured friend, a caress — without the pomp, intimidation and outdated constructs prevalent in this luxury category.

Make It Personal with Dewar’s

These dark spirits are giving people the option to add a thoughtful addition to their bottle through their Personalization Emporium. Customization is available to Dewar’s 12 year, Dewar’s 15 and the 1.75L bottle of Dewar’s 12. Labels can be received through the mail just in time for the holidays when ordered.

SRP: Labels free, simply purchase bottle of choice

Mount Gay Rum x Sea Bags Ocean Currents Tote

This ready to go anywhere bag is perfect for the adventure seeker or beach goer. Whether you are travelling for a long weekend, heading on a family outing or off on an adventure in the mountains or beach, this bag can carry all you need.

Price: $230

Hawthorne Revitalizing Bergamot Set

Refreshingly effervescent, our citrus-scented formulas are both nuanced and incredibly energizing. Dive head first into these subtly intoxicating formulas scented with premium citrus ingredients.

• HAND WASH (10 FL. OZ. - 300 ML)

• BODY WASH (8 FL. OZ. - 235 ML)

• FACE CLEANSER (4 FL. OZ. - 118 ML)

Bubbys Holiday Bundle

Save with our Holiday Bundle!  Includes Bubby's Pancake mix and a Bubby's T-shirt

Masktini’s Metal Head Mask

Do you want to glitter like gold this Holiday Season? Shine on with Masktini’s Metal Head. This metallic face mask contains mineral micro-pigments that leave behind just the slightest hint of glint—even after you’ve washed that pretty face. While you are sparking on the surface level, Metal Head is helping to reduce redness and inflammation from the harsh winter weather.

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