F&F: Wall & Water

February 9th, 2010
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The PX This “Friends&Family” Review of Wall & Water restaurant in the Financial District, Manhattan, NYC.

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F&F: Tanuki Tavern (the Bar)

January 29th, 2010
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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F&F: Bar Pleiades

January 26th, 2010
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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My Day Off: Hasaki, Maialino…

January 22nd, 2010
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Welcome to: Where I Spent My Day Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? Now? I’m a consultant. But I used to work directly in the industry for about 20 years— I started as a waitress, but I’ve also been

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My Week Off: República Dominicana

January 7th, 2010
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Welcome to: Where I Spent My Week Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I currently own three restaurants in NYC. And you have how many weeks off a year, generally? I try to take off at least twice a year, for about a week to 10 days […]

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My Week Off: Las Vegas…

January 7th, 2010
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Welcome to: Where I Spent My Week Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I was a floor manager and beverage director for a [very popular] 110+ seat restaurant in SoHo, but I recently left. I’m currently on hiatus to travel until March.     And you have […]

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My Week Off: Turks & Caicos

January 6th, 2010
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Welcome to: Where I Spent My Week Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I’m a chef. [And commercial kitchen consultant for several popular restaurants worldwide]. And you have how many weeks off a year, generally? Total? About 5 or 6. What made you choose the Turks & […]

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My Week Off: Costa Rica

January 6th, 2010
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Welcome to: Where I Spent My Week Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I’m a real estate investor, developer and entrepreneur with considerable financial interest in the F&B industry. And you have how many weeks off a year, generally? I tend to take a lot of shorter […]

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My Week Off: Virgin Gorda

January 5th, 2010
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Welcome to: Where I Spent My Week Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I was a General Manager/Maitre d’ for an [popular] restaurant in Tribeca, but I left there about a month ago. I also used to be a managing partner for a Midtown restaurant several years […]

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My Day Off: The Setai… (Miami Beach)

December 18th, 2009
MDO

Welcome to: Where I Spent My Day Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I’m an architect, but I worked in the F&B/Nightlife industries for about 8 years as both a waitress and a doorperson at several [very popular] places in NYC. And you have how many days […]

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