Interesting article on the rise and demise of the Catskill Hotels http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/08/25/the-ghost-hotels-of-the-catskills.html ..read more

Any recommendations? We'll be there with the family on November 17. We like the Bryant Park Grill but it doesn't open until 11:30, and we might need an earlier time. Thanks ..read more

As you may know, we are currently in Sydney until late February and eventually we will be in New York late April. We originally planned to rent a place for three months, but with friends and relatives coming to the city, plus interest to fly back to Finland for the summer, not really sure how the visit will go around the summertime. Perhaps we'll be there until June and come back in August. In Sydney a friend's friend recommended a neighbourhood and it turned out to be great -- Potts... Read more ..read more

I'm headed back to NY for several days in mid- December. I have a ton of shopping to do for a client, and I so wish I could bring Andrew with me again! But he has finals, SAT & ACT tests..... So I'm on my own. I will be in town December 17-19, and am thinking about dinner reservations. I know it's late..... Was hoping to get into Eleven Madison Park, but no way. Should I chance it and go to the bar there? My hotel is very nearby. Any suggestions? Del Posto is booked. Wanting good food... Read more ..read more

Just saw this place on the food network it will be a must stop next visit maybe tomorrow to pick up some subs http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013...lian-specialties-pork-store-west-village.html ..read more

As a frequent Central Park visitor, I was sad to read that the "Mayor" of Strawberry Fields passed away. http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/26/gary-dos-santos-mayor-of-strawberry-fields-dead-at-49/ Did anyone else have the chance to meet Gary ..read more

http://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/battle-of-the-burgers-20-best-burgers ..read more

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Just enjoyed a spectacular dinner with the kind of service that New York was famous for decades ago. If you have the time and the inclination, a wonderful way to spend a few hours lingering over delectable food and wine. The wine pairings were amazing too. After dinner, an early dinner, we emerged to the final course -- this lovely light ..read more

I have learned that Joel Robuchon’s L’ATELIER in NYC has closed ..read more