If there’s something that the Italians know how to do really, really, well, it’s eat. So, if you’re in for that classic Italian conviviality, look no further than L’Artusi, the rustic Italian follow-up to acclaimed West Village restaurant Dell’anima. The new eatery is even named after Pellegrino L’Artusi, the author…
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The late 1990s ushered in the unlikely combo of haute cocktails and comfort food, and Cafeteria restaurant was the place to see and be seen while noshing on mac ‘n cheese. And while culinary fads often fluctuate by the week, this one has stayed put. Now New York’s beautiful people…
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If hiring a sommelier feels a little too snooty for your taste, then why don’t you try a Swirl-ette? Founded by Anu Karwa, Swirl Events is a full service wine tasting company that brings everything from the hand-selected wines to the perfectly paired cheeses and chocolates, Riedel glasses and trained…
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On Tuesday, July 29th, the city’s top event planners, green entrepreneurs and social butterflies descended upon West Chelsea for the second installment of A Night of Eco-Chic Entertaining. Held at The Xchange, a 6,500 sq ft loft space and roof deck with a stunning view of the Hudson River, the…
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Feeling hot, hot, hot? Entertaining during these steamy summer nights can be effortless if you keep things simple. Lazy Hostess asked Maya Kalman of Swank Productions for her tips on planning a beach inspired pool party where the pool is optional! With some original ideas borrowed from one of her…
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Bring a little piece of Texas right to you door with Hill Country’s portable barbecue. Part of their new catering offering, the Hill Country Barbecue Trailer is a custom-made “Billy Bob Rig,” with a professional and mobile barbecue pit that serves up both food and entertainment with multiple smokers, grills…
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Summer afternoons are the perfect time for leisurely tea parties in the garden. For a fresh take on traditional tea and crumpets, we turned to one of LA’s most eco-chic event planners, Dana Morgan of Green Carpet Event for some simple tips. Here, she shows us how a little creativity…
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As a hostess, you pay meticulous attention to all of the elements of your event from the food to the flowers. So, why would you leave the look of your staff to chance? Now, you can cast the wait staff of your dreams by perusing a gallery of model head…
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They’re made of sugar and spice and everything nice. And, no, we’re not referring to little girls. We’re talking about the heavenly desserts created by pastry chef Hsing Chen. After a short career in broadcast journalism, Chen followed her sweet tooth and apprenticed at her favorite French pastry shop and…
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Kids’ birthday parties don’t have to be predictable and boring. Pizza and juice anyone? Certainly not if you have Princess Katie & Racer Steve in the house or rather, the apartment. This extremely funny, talented duo comes with a full band and plenty of music, conga lines and fun. The…
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New York City bar Death & Company has been a longtime favorite among cocktail connoisseurs for its unique menu of tasty libations. It isn’t a place to order a Jack and Coke – the bar is known for cocktails made with specialty ingredients like Aperol, Chartreuse, and freshly-squeezed juices. Recently,…
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Sometimes an event can be the perfect stage to send a message, especially one that is green. Last year event designer David Stark made quite the statement by decorating the Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards gala with thousands of shreds of used paper. We asked the design maverick about the…
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