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Crumbs Leaves No Crumbs
A few weeks ago, I was charged with bringing dessert to a friend’s dinner party. Though I love to bake, I didn’t have time this particular Saturday afternoon to pull out my mixing bowls and cookie...
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Summer in the Park
Summer is just around the corner, and that means that a slew of fabulous events are right around the corner as well—literally and figuratively—as another season of concerts, comedy shows, orchestra,...
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Deep in the Heart of Texas
Last weekend, I took off for a long weekend trip, not to the Hamptons or the Jersey shore or any of the other typical get-out-of-the-city-for-the-weekend jaunts that one is likely to hear about now...
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Racing for the Cure
On Sunday, September 13, I’m going for a run in the park. Why have I planned this so far in advance? you may be wondering. Because this won’t be just any run—it will be a race. A Race for the Cure, to...
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Paul McCartney Rocks Citi Field
All you need is love, said The Beatles. And, at Citi Field on Friday night, there was plenty of love in the air, all directed at legendary Beatles alum Paul McCartney as he took the stage for the...
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Happy Hour...With a Splash of Art
Looking for a new summer happy hour spot? Then you may want to check out several of the museums in our area.I know, I know—the words “museum” and “happy hour” are not typically used in the same...
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Courtyards, Period Rooms, and Maelstroms...Oh, My!
On a recent Friday afternoon, I finally had the opportunity to head over to the Met to see the newly-completed phase two of the American wing renovation: the Charles Engelhard Court and the American...
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Fashion's Night Out
If you were anywhere in the vicinity of Fifth Avenue last night, you may have noticed that the area was a bit more crowded than usual. Or maybe you noticed that there were glasses of champagne flowing...
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Pink Inspiration
Almost two weeks ago (sorry for the delay, it’s been a busy fall so far!), a flurry of pink took on Central Park. No, there was not a festival featuring gobs of cotton candy, nor did a little girl’s...
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Way to Pick 'Em
Nothing says fall better than a fresh bushel of sweet, crispy, slightly tart, and very juicy apples—especially when you’ve picked them yourself. But you may have noticed that apple trees are a bit...
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Where to Watch the World Series
It’s been six years since the Yankees have made it to the World Series. And so, when the Yanks step onto their still-new field for Game 1 of the World Series tomorrow night, there will certainly be...
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The 23rd Annual Goddard Book Fair
This past weekend, I did something many people are currently dreading. No, I did not visit the dentist; nor did I contract the swine flu. Even though Thanksgiving hasn’t arrived yet, I ventured out to...
View ArticleDon't Forget to "Break the Mold" Tonight!
Tonight and tomorrow on the UES, a group of artists come together to Break the Mold. As Jocelyn detailed in her latest Upper East Side Informer post, Break the Mold is a group of young artists who will...
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Snowflakes and Sugarplum Fairies
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the New York City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker at LincolnCenter. Composed by the great Russian composer Tschaikovsky in 1891, The Nutcracker was...
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"American Stories" at the Met
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to check out the Met’s “American Stories” exhibit. If you haven’t been yet, I highly recommend visiting before the exhibit closes on January 24. Spanning the...
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The Wright Choice at the Guggenheim
On Friday night, I had the pleasure of dining at The Wright, the restaurant that just opened at the Guggenheim and serves as the newest addition to the Upper East Side’s fine-dining scene. The Wright...
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Exhibits to Explore This Weekend
Whether in celebration of President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or just a day that you’re no longer snowed in, take time this weekend to visit some of the fantastic exhibits at our local museums.The...
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The Jillian Wright Clinical Skin Spa
Over ten years ago, clinical aesthetician Jillian Wright opened Glow Skin Spa right here on the Upper East Side, much to the delight of UES residents. Just this past September, Glow moved to a...
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Spring Outdoors on the UES
April showers bring May flowers . . . right? In this year’s case, it seems to be March that’s bringing the showers, which hopefully means that April and May will be bright, beautiful, and full of...
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Picasso at the Met
Do you prefer the Blue Period or the Rose Period? Cubism or classicism? Or are you uncertain as to what I’m referring? No matter—a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will help you to answer all of...
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