Meryl Pearlstein

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The Strip and Downtown in Las Vegas are alive with striking new resorts and time-tested favorites that have re-oriented themselves to meet the demands of returning visitors.
The dining scene is equally vibrant with a wonderful variety of new restaurants at many hotels....

Irish Pubs and Bars

The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog

Founded by two talented Irish bartenders looking for a place to show off their cocktail wizardry, The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog in the Seaport District is more than a bar. It’s a place to dive into everything Irish with merchandise, beers, cocktails and great Irish food. The 19th-century setting is set up with dividers between tables to allow for safe, St. Patrick’s Day enjoyment. The décor will set the mood immediately – it’s classic Ir...

NYC Restaurant Week should really be called Restaurant Month. This year, in deference to the evolving outdoor dining, indoor dining and takeout/delivery situation, the newly renamed NYC Restaurant Week® To Go has been extended through February 28. You still have plenty of time to try out some of the fascinating cuisines featured in neighborhoods all over the city without ever leaving your home, all for the low price of $20.11 per meal.

A Global Potpourri

CS DAK
CS DAK by Cuisine Solutions, Ne...

A European Holiday (NYC-Style)

Extra Virgin

West Village favorite Extra Virgin has created an aphrodisiacal menu with a dose of whimsy. The Mediterranean-inspired dinner includes hors d'oeuvres like shrimp and Jonah crab cocktail and foie gras mousse and the aptly named Love Bird, a whole roasted jerk chicken to share. As everyone knows, chocolate is de rigueur when it comes to a romantic celebration, and you’ll have a mix of two of the best for dessert with the white and dark chocolate mouss...

No one said Valentine’s Day must end on February 14. Keep the love flowing all month with these great ideas for an at-home soiree.

Caviar, Oysters, Lobster and Other Aphrodisiacs

Marky's Caviar

Chef Budda Lo presents HUSO’s Champagne Brunch from the speakeasy hidden behind third-generation caviar purveyor Marky’s Caviar. With a breakfast spread of private stock caviar from the group’s own domestic aqua farm, poached eggs, croissants, elderflower Bellini’s and Valrhona chocolate-covered strawb...

Take It to the Skies

The Greens on the Rooftop at Pier 17

Combine a view of the Manhattan skyline and Lady Liberty herself, the original green New York City monument, with a visit to the Seaport to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. At the aptly named Greens on the Rooftop at Pier 17, “go green” in a personal cabin where drinks and food will be served along with modern Irish music playing through the speakers inside. The cabin’s private TV screens will show scenic footage of the rolling hills of Ir...

New York City’s 29th prix fixe dining event, NYC Restaurant Week, should really be called NYC Restaurant Month. This year, in deference to the evolving outdoor dining, indoor dining and takeout/delivery situation, the newly renamed NYC Restaurant Week® To Go has been extended through the end of February. You still have plenty of time to try out some of the fascinating cuisines featured in neighborhoods all over the city without ever leaving your home, all for the low price of $20.21 per meal....

Have you gotten your vaccine? It’s time to plan your trip to visit Las Vegas. The Strip and Downtown are alive with striking new hotels and casinos as well as time-tested resorts re-oriented to meet the demands of returning visitors. The dining scene is equally vibrant with a wonderful variety of new restaurants. And serious health-conscious protocols are in place in all.

More Hotel Options than Ever

Opening in March, a few blocks east of Las Vegas Boulevard, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas transform...

Where to Travel in the Berkshires and the Hamptons this Winter and How to Visit New York City Safely

Lunar New Year begins on February 12 this year, continuing for two weeks through February 26. This year is the Year of the Ox signifying strength and honesty, characteristic attributed to this highly valued animal. The Lunar New Year is a festival of unity, a way for friends and family to come together whether virtually or in-person to enjoy traditions that will bring good fortune for the coming year. Traditional red lanterns, dragons, wishing trees, lion dances, and, of course, food, mark th...

Valentine’s Day is a time for love, hearts and, of course, great beverages. Here are a few intriguing choices that also make great gifts.

Drink your berries and chocolates in the comfort of your living room with Dante’s limited- edition Valentine’s libations, “The Rose” (Lillet Rosé, Raspberry Eau de Vie, raspberry, rose) and “the Heart of Gold” (Rémy Martin VSOP, Cocchi Torino, Oloroso, chocolate bitters, cocoa). The team at this Greenwich Village Italian has assembled aphrodisiacal cocktail...

Here’s a way to share your love of New York with tours you can take from your living room. Do you have a love of the piano? Sign up for the Steinway Factory experience. Are you curious about how the subways came to be? Become a savvy straphanger learning about the city’s transit history. Did you know about New York City’s various evolutions as the Center of Jazz in the US? The diverse virtual tours from the New York Adventure Club explore the special nooks and crannies of NYC. An egift card i...

Outdoor dining resumes in New York City on February 12, giving you another option if dining outside is too cold for you. But, please note, outdoor dining, indoor dining, takeout and delivery options vary by restaurant and can change based on weather and other factors. Be sure to call ahead to confirm your choice of indoor or outdoor seating.

For Valentine’s Day, Brooklyn Chop House will have you seeing red in a good way with their over-the-top Red Velvet with a Side of Red Velvet special. The...

This year is an especially good time to keep the Valentine’s Day momentum going with romance and love.

Chef Budda Lo presents HUSO’s Champagne Brunch, from the speakeasy hidden behind third-generation caviar purveyor Marky’s Caviar. With a breakfast spread of private stock caviar from the group’s own domestic aqua farm, poached eggs, croissants, elderflower Bellini’s and Valrhona chocolate-covered strawberries, you’ll be motivated to stay in PJ’s the entire day.
Your at-home Champagne indulge...

Let’s call it what it is: the city’s popular prix fixe dining event, NYC Restaurant Week, should really be called NYC Restaurant Month. This year, in deference to the evolving outdoor dining, indoor dining and takeout/delivery situation, the newly renamed NYC Restaurant Week® To Go has been extended through February 28. You still have plenty of time to try out some of the fascinating cuisines featured in neighborhoods all over the city without ever leaving your home, all for the low price of ...