A Q&A WITH JEAN SHAFIROFF First Lady of Philanthropy on Her Fashion and Philanthropy By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman Gracing the covers of many magazines both in the United States and then in different countries throughout the world, one would think Jean Shafiroff leads a very... AUTUMN’S EMBRACE A New Yorker’s Guide To Fall In The City And Beyond By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman There is something about fall in New York that feels like a gentle exhale after the chaos of summer. The air sharpens, jackets come out of closets, and the city itself... The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Your Island Home, Your New Ohana By Jenna Guarneri My husband and I are eating our breakfast in The Galley, the food hall aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, when a silver-haired man with a white T-shirt and jeans comes... AT YOUR SERVICE Saybrook Point Resort & Marina’s new butler service delivers By Stacey Zable Gerard, our butler during our two-night stay at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, met us at the Tall Tales Guesthouse at the Old Saybrook, Conn. property with a... IN AND AROUND NICE By Irvina Lew From the airplane, the view of snow-topped mountains, craggy cliffsides, pool-strewn landscapes and megayachts in the glistening Mediterranean has produced goose bumps... MANCHESTER ENGLAND’S COOLEST CITY Art, Food, History and “Football Is Life” By Jenny Peters If you’ve never made your way to Manchester, you’ve been missing a real English treat. For this was once the center of the world’s industrial revolution, producing textiles from... SWEDEN’S HIDDEN GEM Gothenburg Mixes Edginess With Tradition By Anne Raso Gothenburg has been called a “mini-London” thanks to its sophistication and edginess — whether you’re a foodie or a fan of consignment store shopping, there’s more... THE PARIS OF THE NORTH, REIMAGINED Four Seasons Hotel Montreal By Norah Bradford There are certain cities that cast a spell on you the moment you arrive, and Montreal is one of them. A place where French elegance mingles with North American vitality, this... Sicily Italy’s Unique Mediterranean Island By Jeff and Stephanie Sylva Did anyone ever say to you, “I’m not just Italian, I’m Sicilian”? After spending 10 glorious days on the Mediterranean’s largest island, we now know why Sicilians are so... FROM MANHATTAN TO MARITIME Wayland Island Awaits By John Dake | Photos: Realty Plans I didn’t grow up thinking I needed an island. Truth be told, I was always more of a “river view” kind of guy. Raised in Manhattan, surrounded by steel, steam, and sirens... SECLUDED SPLENDOR 2263 Coach House Lane By John Dake In luxury real estate, privacy is often the most elusive amenity. Square footage, finishes, and views can all be engineered—but solitude, space, and sanctuary? That’s... THE DREAM ON THE BAY 309 Neapolitan Way and the Art of Living Well By John Dake There’s a moment that hits you—usually just after the front door closes behind you, when the hush of waterfront stillness settles in. It’s subtle at first. The breeze... NORTH FORK CALM, CITY SOUL 1640 Grandview Drive, Orient, NY By John Dake As a native New Yorker, I’ve always believed there are two speeds in life: fast—and faster. We grow up wired for momentum, for movement, for the next thing. We crave... FEAST & FETTLE DELIVERS MORE THAN FOOD They Give Busy New Yorkers Time Back to Connect By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman There’s a truth I’ve learned over the years: life moves too fast, and meals are the first casualty. Between deadlines, commutes, and the constant hustle of... ALESSA CUCINA E BAR A FOODIE OASIS AMIDST MIDTOWN’S HUSTLE AND BUSTLE By Anne Raso Nothing is quite the crowd pleaser as an elevated Southern Italian dining experience in a welcoming yet sophisticated space. The new darling of the Penn District... BROADWAY WEEK Delicious Destinations on the Great White Way By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman Broadway Week returns September 8th–21st, and it’s the perfect excuse to pair world-class theater with an equally memorable culinary experience. Not that I... CARINI’S A Slice of Sicily on the Jersey Shore By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman There are restaurants you stumble upon, and then there are places that feel like destiny. For me, Carini’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Wildwood, New Jersey, falls firmly... GREAT BITES Scrumptious September By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman September is my favorite food month of the year. It’s the bridge between the summer and fall seasons when anything goes…from barbecue to autumn vegetables, soups and...
