[I originally wrote this post for the beyond fabulous Savvy Host Blog, a must visit for all lovers of cocktails and entertaining.] Unless you are like Auntie and I, who run our own Speak Easy, (no address given. So please don’t ask), the theme of 1920s is so done. But what’s sexy right now? An [...]

Without a doubt, New York has some of the greatest museums on the planet. Tourists so frequently attend the obvious ones, that they miss out on some incredible gems off the main path. Two of the strongest museums are The Studio Museum of Harlem and PS1 (once a public school turned Contemporary museum) located in [...]

New York City continues to give me so much joy. A few weeks ago, I was visiting a friend on the Upper East Side and saw this beautiful door front for a yoga studio called

Auntie’s Brother-in-law (aka my Grandfather), I am told, was a great admirer of Irish music and culture. He would have certainly enjoyed my recent night on the town. There is a misconception that New York City is an expensive city to live in. Certainly, the asking price for most cultural events is steep. However, I’ve [...]

Auntie and I made a trip downtown today to attend the opening of the African Burial Memorial at 290 Broadway near Wall Street. I think it’s fair to say that I have enjoyed an excellent education (both from various schools and personal studies). However, after attending the wonderfully curated and informative memorial, I feel as [...]