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Andrea Marcovicci: Breakfast by Candlelight

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town

Romanticism is precisely situated neither in choice of subject nor exact truth, but in the way of feeling…Charles Baudelaire It’s 6 a.m. in Studio City, California.

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Casabe Bistro Latino—Laidback, Upscale America Latina

Friday, November 26th, 2010
by Laura Grasso on Dining Around

It was what I wanted from an Upper East Side evening. An estate-like space with a sweeping staircase; succulent, not overly exotic cuisine perfectly paired

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Sel et Poivre—Left Bank on the East Side

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
by Eleanor Foa Dienstag on Dining Around

My favorite part of France is Provence, in part because of its wonderful food. Among my fondest memories is devouring a delicious fish soup in

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Slices of Napoli—Tiella, Upper East Side’s Newest Gem

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
by Laura Grasso on Dining Around

The Upper East Side’s recently opened Tiella is named for the mini cast iron skillets in which their signature creations–dolled up, elegant pizzettes–are served. Cara

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Crave: Adding Spice to That Ho-Hum Wardrobe

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
by Kelley Grover on Shopping Around

As a working woman, do you wear the same corporate friendly cardigans and dresses every day? Crave something to pull you out of your fashion

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The Amazing Race—Finding an Apartment in New York

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
by Sue Wiker on Living Around

By Sue Wiker The hardest part about living in New York City is finding a place to live. Looking back, I’m amazed that my first

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Shopping on the Street: Buying Three Outfits for $103

Monday, July 19th, 2010
by Delisa O'Brien on Shopping Around

The challenge: Buy a complete outfit from street vendors around New York City. The budget: $100 Results: Not one, not two but three outfits (give

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Celebrating Bastille Day on the Upper East Side

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
by Kelley Grover on Living Around

Manhattan’s annual Bastille Day, celebrating France’s independence, brought a special savior flair to the Upper East Side on Saturday, July 11th. 60th Street, between Lexington

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