re: Miami Beach hotels

March 1st, 2013
Miami Beach

Quora asks: Can you suggest a cool place to stay in Miami Beach? [Uh, yes. With one hand tied behind my back and half my brain doing something else entirely, no less.] It all depends on your definition of "cool." Because of my position, people are forever asking me where to go, and I’m always […]

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Preview: Hotel Americano

May 20th, 2011
Hotel Americano - Chelsea NYC

  Last night, Chelsea newcomer Hotel Americano hosted a preview cocktail party for a "small gathering" of 20 40 180 260 or so of its closest friends. Although it has several private events lined up over the next few weeks, it is not slated to open to the public until July. The Mexico-based Grupo Habita […]

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Sleep No More

March 30th, 2011
Sleep No More

  You must see Sleep No More. Don’t think about it, don’t make excuses, don’t hesitate— just do as I did, and take a friendly suggestion from your discerning buddy with excellent taste who really knows what she’s talking about.   Oh but here’s a little tip: when they try to break your party up […]

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My Week Off: Isla Vieques

January 5th, 2011
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PX This presents “My Week Off” by a NYC Food and Beverage Industry “insider” – Vieques Island, Puerto Rico

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My Weekend Off: Miami Beach

October 18th, 2010
The W Hotel - Miami Beach

  Welcome to: Where I Spent My Weekend Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I used to do lots of things. Now I do other things. And how often do you travel on weekends, generally? It varies, but my goal is every eight weeks.       […]

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My Week Off: Paris

July 23rd, 2010
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PX This presents “Where I Spent My Week Off” by a NYC Fine Dining Food & Beverage “Insider” – Volume: Paris

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My Week Off: Portofino / Camogli

July 22nd, 2010
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PX This presents “Where I Spent My Week Off” by a NYC Fine Dining Food & Beverage “Insider” – Volume: Portofino and Camogli

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My Week Off: Monte Carlo

July 21st, 2010
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PX This presents “Where I Spent My Week Off” by a NYC Fine Dining Food & Beverage Industry “Insider” – Volume: Monte Carlo

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My Week Off: Cap d’Antibes / Cap Ferrat

July 20th, 2010
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PX This presents “Where I Spent My Week Off’ by a NYC Fine Dining Food & Beverage Industry “Insider” – Volume: Cap d’Antibes & Cap Ferrat

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My Week Off: St. Tropez

July 19th, 2010
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PX This presents “Where I Spent My Week Off’ by a NYC Fine Dining Food & Beverage Industry “Insider” – Volume: St. Tropez

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