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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Restaurant Review: Osteria Accademia, Cozy Elegance on the Upper West Side!

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It’s always fun and special dining at a restaurant with beautiful interior decor.  But you may agree that what’s even better is being invited to dine at the home of friends who live, say, in a posh but comfortable Brownstone. Such a night out exposes you to a new and enchanting environment while also making you feel relaxed and welcome. You might be surprised to hear that I’ve discovered an Italian restaurant that emulates the intimate feel of dining in the home of well-to-do friends, while offering a variety of excellent regional dishes unequaled in a venue of its size. Let me introduce you to your new favorite spot for enjoying delicious Italian cuisine, Osteria Accademia.

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Design and Innovation

Pink Thing Of The Day: The Pale Rosé Bar

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This week’s Pink Thing is a celebration of Pink for Pinkness’ sake -and why not? Spotted at the recent NYCWFF, this booth for The Pale Rosé wine is so darn pink, I gave it its own private photoshoot! Let’s get our Pink on, shall we?

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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Restaurant Review: Masseria dei Vini Fine Italian Dining

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Pasta to Die For (All Photos By Gail)

Do you like Italian food? I sure do.  Since my favorite neighborhood  place closed before Covid, and Arthur Avenue is a long haul if you’re not already in the area,  I’ve been looking for a restaurant that strikes the perfect balance of location, service, atmosphere and, of course, delicious food, to steal my heart away. Little did I suspect that I would discover a new favorite Italian place in the excellent Masseria dei Vini, conveniently located around the corner from my office. Win win! Continue reading Restaurant Review: Masseria dei Vini Fine Italian Dining →

Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Paint and Sip With These Delicious Wine and Cheese Pairings

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A Paint and Sip Party is a great way to ignite your creativity while still enjoying a fun time with your closest friends. Thought to be a fad when they first popped up, these Paint and Sip Parties have proven to stand the test of time.

Do you want to throw your own party? Knowing how to host a Paint and Sip Party doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, we’ve gathered some perfect party menu ideas.

Read on to learn the best party snack ideas, including perfect wine and cheese pairings to serve at your very own Paint and Sip.
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Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

5 Health Benefits of Mead

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Many people drink mead just for fun – and because of its biblical connotations – but what they do not realize is that mead provides a lot of health benefits as well. When you think about the health benefits of mead, your head directly goes to its main ingredient, honey, but is it really honey that brings these health benefits, or some other ingredient? Let’s find out.

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