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Salinas

Posted on August 11, 2011 by admin
While the rest of New York crams into Birreria, it's time to explore alternatives a little off the beaten path. After all, no matter how strong the draw of a new place, outdoor dining should...
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High-Waisted Skirt, Houston Street

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin
Another popular sartorial choice this summer has been the high-waisted, flowy mini skirt, here in salmon pink on Houston Street. It looks particularly feminine paired with a ruffled blouse.
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Lobster Rolls: Nancy’s in Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin
When it comes to lobster rolls, the more bare bones a restaurant is, the better. The best lobster rolls we've ever had were usually served grumpily through a kitchen window and eaten on picnic tables,...
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Short Shorts Overalls, Union Square

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin
One of the most interesting fashion stories this year is the huge trend that wasn't: maxi skirts. Despite their appeal to the fashion set (including me, who featured them on this blog several times), on...
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Recipe: Grilled Artichokes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin
This is one of those great minimalist Italian recipes that requires nothing more than super fresh produce, olive oil, salt and a little panache. It's another artichoke recipe from Jib Girl Daniela, handed down through...
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Recipe: Stuffed Artichokes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin
Artichokes can be a mystery to those of us who didn't grow up with them. Alexandra Wentworth described them in The WASP Cookbook as "vegetables you scrape against your teeth" - not exactly something most...
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Red and White Dress, Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin
Sure, Martha's Vineyard is known for some of the over-the-top preppy fashion going on there, but not all preppy fashion statements are regrettable. This graphic print red and white dress makes a splash in downtown...
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Summer Getaway: Asbury Park and Ocean Grove

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin
New Jersey's Asbury Park, the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, has a rock and roll vibe you don't find at many seaside towns. With lots of music clubs big and...
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Birreria

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin
New Yorkers were elated when Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich's Italian food emporium Eataly opened last year. There was only one problem: Eataly didn't seem to be intended for New Yorkers. A massive marketing and...
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Mile End

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin
There are a lot of similarities between Torrisi Italian Specialties and the Brooklyn deli Mile End, and not just because Mile End snagged Aaron Israel from the kitchen at Torrisi. Like the Italian spot, Mile...
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Model in Bright Colors, Chelsea Piers

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin
Sometimes the only way to fight the heat is to deflect it. Bright colors up the ante this summer when the sun comes bearing down, as on this model off duty in fuchsia cotton pants,...
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Southwestern Dress, the Bowery

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin
Southwestern patterns are popping up everywhere this summer, spurred by two collaborative Opening Ceremony collections, one with traditional Western clothing brand Pendleton and another with Rodarte in a Southwestern-themed line. Here it's perfect for the...
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80s Redux, Union Square

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin
There's been a lot of '70s redux going on in fashion right now, but what about the '80s? It doesn't have to be all hipster-y gold spandex, as this woman proves with a chic, colorful...
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Best Outdoor Dining 2011

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin
As much as we complain about the heat, it's so nice to be able to dine al fresco when summer finally comes to New York. But what we're looking for isn't any old table plunked...
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White Dress, Union Square

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin
Loving the all-white look for summer 2011. The spectator shoes add a nice 1920s touch to this dress, and the artfully braided updo is perfect for hot weather.
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