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Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Interior Shots of The Queen Mary, Long Beach CA

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Queen Mary Hull Exterior
All Photos By Gail

It was a very hot and sunny day in late December when my sister and I visited the Queen Mary, docked at Long Beach, California. Formerly a luxury cruise liner specializing in North Atlantic crossings (between US and England) for the Cunard Line, the ship has been retired since 1967 and now has a permanent home at the Port of Long Beach, where it does a brisk business as a luxury hotel, special exhibit venue, event space (get Married on the Queen Mary!) and one of Southern California’s most popular tourist attractions. Continue reading Interior Shots of The Queen Mary, Long Beach CA →

Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Pera Soho Offers an Elegant Sunday Brunch Experience

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Pera Soho Signage Gold
All Photos By Gail

There is a saying that “God is in the details.” Manhattanites can certainly find tasty Sunday brunch specials in any neighborhood on the island, but if you’re looking for delicious food that’s enhanced by subtle details such as fresh flowers on the table, a cup of coffee that includes your own individual French press, or a chill music mix of flamenco and Bossa Nova to soundtrack your meal, then Pera, on Thompson Street in Soho, is a destination to add to your list.

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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Brunch Hot Spot: Upstairs at the Kimberly!

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All Photos By Anne Raso

Ah, weekend Brunch in NYC. It’s a continuously evolving hot topic that keeps all of the Yelp reviewers on their toes! We love the funky East Village brunch scene, but sometimes we like to put on our fancy shoes and check out what’s going on a little further uptown. This past summer, we enjoyed a magical rooftop evening of unique and hearty appetizers, tall cool cocktails and stunning city views at the Penthouse level restaurant, Upstairs at the top of the Kimberly Hotel. As luck would have it, we heard that they also host a killer Brunch. Continue reading Brunch Hot Spot: Upstairs at the Kimberly! →

Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Brunch at Norma’s, Le Parker Meridien

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Behold: The Bacon Breakfast Quesadilla with Scrambled Eggs, Monterey Jack Cheese, Guacamole and Fresh Salsa. Fucking Delicious.

Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Bacon Thing of The Day: Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix

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Oh my goodness, I don’t think I could imagine a more delicious thing to eat for breakfast or brunch than hot, fluffy pancakes made from this amazing Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix. Someone, please make these for me right now.

Thanks to Lydia Bertolini for The Tip!