I adore the Makeup Show and have gone for about 10 years now! From visionary packaging specialists and contract manufacturing experts, to ingredient, turnkey service, and accessory providers, the international lineup of new exhibitors is poised to fuel your imagination and guide you through every step of your product development journey.  Join famous beauty brands and makeup artists like the legendary James Vincent (pictured above) and Danessa Myricks for an unique experience where no two classses are the same…take this exclusive opp ..read more

Here are a few favorites that will please any mom on her special day! The quality and colors will make her day and The Bouqs’ flowers are legendary for being long lasting. (My mom’s Easter arrangement which included a lot of ranunculus lasted 10 days!) There are choices of clear and white vases for each arrangement for $14 and $20 respectively. Look no further than instant-favorite Watermelon Candy if your mom loves arrangements with bright colors. Orange carnations and parvi eucalyptus are surrounded by all the shades of pink roses, spray roses, alstroemeria — even pink hypericum berries. No ..read more

Here is the best in fragrance, food, fashion and beauty Mother’s Day gifts priced at $19.99 and up…they are sure to please even the most discerning mom! Mix and match two or three if you’d like for extra fun surprises! Initio’s Atomic Rose is the revolutionary fragrance company’s most popular scent and it is quite pricey for the full 3.3 ounce bottle! That’s why I am so excited for the new 50 ml travel size that costs only around $50! Renowned for transcending the ordinary, Initio is designed to resonate with the sophisticated tastes of modern travelers. Each fragrance is a testament to the b ..read more

Baldor is one of the top suppliers of provisions to restaurants across Manhattan and you probably often see their trucks unloading in front of your favorite eateries! The Baldor Bites show brings together the company’s network of top chefs, farmers and food brands and hundreds of them converge on Basketball City to mix and mingle and give out plenty of goodies! There are all day presentations with foodie world luminaries including cookbook authors and chefs, much like the NYCWFF. This year’s biggest luminary was Danny Meyer who pressed the flesh with guests and even gave up some of his easy y ..read more

I was lucky enough to try the price fixe lunch menu at STK and was blown away! Above you can see the Amazon prime cheese beef sliders known as the LIL’ BRGRs that I had as a starter and which you can purchase on their own for only $6. That makes them NYC’s cheapest luxury burgers and they really can almost be a lunch on their own! My guest had this immense portion of Crispy Calamari with shisito peppers offered on the lunch and dinner menus and was blown away. It was the classic Southern Italian style recipe but the large baked clove of garlic was a delicious addition. The six ounce Filet M ..read more

The new lunch menu at AperiBar by the Charlie Palmer Collective just started on Tuesday, April 16 and will be offered Tuesdays through Thursdays from Noon to 2 p.m for an undisclosed amount of time. Diners can expect: All new Lunch Prix Fixe offering antipasti, secondi and dolci, with choice of two courses for $29 or three courses for $35 Antipasti favorites like Ricotta Lioni (whipped ricotta, lemon zest, black pepper, roasted tomato), Polpettine di Carni (beef, pork, arrabbiata sauce) and Arancini (saffron, provolone, truffle fonduta) Signature Paninos including Mortadella + Zucchini ..read more

There are so many innovative dessert and savory food options for Easter 2024! I enjoy a good dinner spread and dessert table followed by an Easter morning candy blast. Here are some of my top picks that will work for even the most serious foodies as well as fussy kids! I comes as no surprise that I pretty much love anything sold on Mackenzie Limited! They have the greatest quality and diversity of cuisines. I learned that most of the French savory and sweet items are actually made in France and then imported for sale here in the states. New for Easter 2024 is this stunning cake simply known a ..read more

I recently took a one-day staycation at the Motto By Hilton at 152 West 48th Street, right in the heart of Times Square. (There is another fabulous property in Chelsea.) Starting at $174 per night, you get incredible bang for your buck as each room has the biggest flat screen TVs that I have ever seen in a hotel (your name is on the screen when you arrive) and is very efficiently designed. There are no dressers or closets but you get racks to hang your items on and to lay your suitcase on. A ledge at the edge of the bed works as a bed, desk or vanity table. There is a toilet and walk in showe ..read more

You will be pleasantly surprised by the unique atmosphere of Panda Harlem, a restaurant of the notable Dream Hospitality Group. The prices are super reasonable, the space is ultra chic and the portions are generous. Did I fail to mention that cocktails are in the $9 to $14 price point for the most part? You will get your money’s worth here. You’ll love the deejay, wait staff, the hookahs (that are also reasonably priced) and the multiples of giant screens to watch your favorite sports on. I also love that it is in a secluded neighborhood by Columbia University—they are on the SW corner of 133r ..read more

I had never been to a Sugar Factory location before last week and I am glad that I got to experience their ultra fun Valentine’s Day menu—officially called “Love Is In The Air”—which includes classics like filet mignon and prime rib but also has wild and wacky choices! These inventive menu items include red drinks served in red mailboxes (with romantic sayings on them) and still other red drinks served in pink ceramic pigs. There are plenty of over-the-top red desserts including red velvet waffles with chunks of red velvet around the edges. All sorts of paper candy hearts and red gumdrop heart ..read more