Become Your Dream Part II

Ok! This is the third time I have seen this on the Upper East Side in the past month. I am curious to meet the person who goes around writing this on street corners and garbage. I think it's amazing and probably gets a lot of passer-byes to stop and take note - but why? Just wanted to share...and remind you all to "Become Your Dream".

Macaroon Monday //

Guess the flavor?

Sunday Supper

Another reason why I love NYC, the opportunities for foodies are abundant! Tonight I can't wait to partake in Sunday Supper at Public, something I have always wanted to do. I have always adored the place for both dinner and brunch. Not to overshadow this "Sunday Supper at Public but a food experience that I am super excited for is Thanksgiving Dinner at Eleven Madison Park, that is if we are unable to make it back to western NY for the holiday. I have actually dreamt about EMP brussel sprouts, stuffing and cranberry sauce twice this week. Yummm - Can't wait for Thursday!

Sunday Supper at Public "Join us for Sunday Supper, an opportunity for the kitchen to explore new ideas and ingredients and a chance for our patrons to experience new dishes not on the regular menu. The ever-changing, often-seasonal, five-course menu is $50 per person and served every Sunday evening."


PUBLIC
210 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012
212-343-7011

The panna cotta is the best in the city! I'm not sure if this is it because the picture saved as "drink" but looks like it. 

Temple Shaaray Tefila

The years I spent doing my post-bacc for medical school were some of the most lonely, isolating, dark and terrifying times of my life. My favorite thing to do was walk the mile and a half back and forth from Hunter College to my apartment albeit at all hours of the day and night, struggling with 20lbs of books, clothes that hadn't been washed since the last exam period, and thoughts of cellular respiration and nucleophilic attacks running through my head. 

I always looked forward to my walk. I have learned that the extremely small things in life will get any pre-med/med student excited beyond belief. I was no exception. What got me through was that once a day I would walk past Temple Shaaray Tefila to see the inspirational words, quote or phrase that had posted on the wall of the shul and I knew I would be ok for the next few hours. I would find it to be so reassuring and therapeutic to whatever I was going through at the time. 

Last night I found myself walking home late at night realizing that I would be shortly passing the synagogue that I found such daily inspiration in. I was excited beyond belief to see what message was left for me to read and ponder for the rest of my walk home. And here is what I found...

"A LITTLE LIGHT WILL DISPEL MUCH DARKNESS"

Temple Shaaray Tefila

250 East 79th Street 

At Second Avenue

New York, N.Y. 10021 

26.2 //

i-phone

The ING NYC Marathon

What a tremendous event this is for everyone, participants and on-lookers alike. My sister, William and I woke up bright and early to meet up with the runners a block over on first avenue. For whatever reason I happened to agree with her logic for timing when the men's elite group would be passing by. The logistics were slightly skewed because of the varying start times and a delay with the elite groups start. Unfortunately after a little more than 90-min (for those of you who know me that's an eternity when I'm cold) standing in the freezing cold waiting for the runners I gave up and went home for lots and lots of hot tea, multiple blankets and a good book. I had all the intentions of going back outside but I didn't thaw out until much later and the superstars had already finished the race. 

I have lived in different areas along the race route for eight years now and have yet to see the elite runners with my own eyes. There's always next year. Later in the day I was able to catch the stragglers and cheer them on while crossing the park to meet friends on the west side for a late lunch. BRAVO to all of the runners who finished the race, what an accomplishment!

I Spy: A Wedding //

On my walk to return a bridesmaids dress to J Crew I stumbled upon the most gorgeous NYC wedding. I could hear the bagpipes playing for blocks and made it just in time to see the newly married couple exit the gorgeous Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on the corner of Park Avenue and 84th Street. I was hesitant to take pictures but the music was playing and I thought of my readers overseas that are missing their slice of New York. I crossed park while still debating and realized that I wasn't able to get a good shot so I ran back, climbed up on the median and made it just in time for the dramatic exit of friends, family, swords and kisses. I love weddings!

images: my iphone

The Mark Hotel

Do you have an extra $60MM lying around and your looking to invest? Possibly in real estate? The penthouse at The Mark may be the perfect option for you. The Mark Hotel is a true institution in the City of New York. It has been housed in the landmark building on 77th Street And Madison Avenue since 1927 and remains surrounded by the most famous museums, art galleries, boutiques, shopping and restaurants. What more could you ask for? I guess for $60MM you should be asking for a lot! Here's a sneak peak inside some of the lavish offerings at the refurbished residential and commercial property. Enjoy!

Fabric Swatches

The Foyer

The Foyer, styled differently

The Living Room - shot with a gel or filter

Same Living Room - without gel

Small dining area looking towards the living room

The Kitchen, so stark and I don't 

mean Philippe Starck

Jaques Grange's leather-topped desk and furnishings 

evoke 1930's Parisian luxury says The Mark

The trademark Mark finishes include 

ebony, sycamore and nickel - Love!

Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Bedside, a Creston room control panel adjusts 

temperature, entertainment, shades and lighting. Fun!

The closets are to die...

Love the marble, nickel and how this is arranged!

The Washroom

Jaques Grange decked the halls

The colorful and artful seating area

Elevator

The Mark Hotel concierge - 

outstanding service around the clock

Perfection is in the DETAILS

The Mark Hotel's Grand Entrance

Casa de Krakoff //

Check out Reed and Delphine Krakoff's Upper East Side brownstone featured in Vogue. The interior designer and her husband Reed the president and executive creative director of Coach found the ultimate in Manhattan real estate and transformed it into an impeccably curated gem.

images: Vogue