In its day, Gabriel’s was a haven of civility and fine dining. PM Prime, which now occupies that space, aspires to the same, and they are well on their way. The restaurant is dark and clubby, with spotless white table linens, substantial silverware and serious stemware alerting you that they mean business here, both literally […]
Back in 2003, Target made designer fashions available to the masses by collaborating with high-end designerIsaac Mizrahi. Ever since, other mass merchandise retailers have followed suit and made these “high/low” fashions coveted by all fashionistas. Keep an eye out for these 2014 fall fashion collaborations—you’ll want to snatch them up yourself before they show up […]
The phrase “Mind the Gap” was first introduced in London in 1969 to warn rail passengers about the gap between the train door and the station platform.
After a weekend filled with alternative-rock hits, hip-hop tracks and electronic melodies, it’s safe to say the intermittent downpours put no damper on the fun at this year’s Lollapalooza. Whether you attended one day in Grant Park or rallied for all three, there were plenty of memorable moments to be had. Here’s a recap of the […]
When it comes to finding activities for your child, scheduling can be a hurdle. That’s why The Youth Choral Theater’s high-energy classes are designed to deliver maximum musical benefits in minimum time. Each of their award-winning voice training classes is specially created for specific age groups and taught by nationally recognized conductor and composer Paul […]
“New York, New York! It’s a helluva town!” So opens “On the Town,” sung by three American sailors—Gabey, Chip and Ozzie—who are on 24-hour leave in New York City for the first time. They’re hopeful, curious and excited to go “on the town” and see what the city has to offer, both culturally and romantically. […]
Superstar chef Rick Bayless and Lookingglass Theatre are restaging “Cascabel” (now officially known as “Rick Bayless in Cascabel”) this month at The Owen Theatre at Goodman. Rather than review the show again—news flash: it’s still great—I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick himself at Frontera Grill to talk about the show, the creative […]
Go au naturel with your beauty routine. Sophie Uliano is a leading natural beauty expert and the New York Times best-selling author of “Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life,” “Do it Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products,” “The Gorgeously Green Diet” and the forthcoming “Gorgeous for […]
I recently asked my girlfriends about their skincare regimen. I discovered that most of them barely removed their eye makeup at night, let alone applied a moisturizer, vitamin cream or serum. What’s the big deal for your skin? The skin is the largest organ of your body and as we age, a lot of changes […]
With all the new trends in weddings—vow renewals, casual backyard affairs—it’s increasingly difficult to decipher what kind of attire is appropriate. Wearing white like the bride is always taboo, and it’s best to forgo sequins at a daytime affair, yet you still may be questioning your outfit. Here’s our breakdown from black-tie celebration to beachside […]
