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Three Tips For A Hotel Stay In New York City

March 22nd, 2011

New York City Boutique Hotels. Prior to you embark on your New York journey read about the hotels which will make your remain a memorable one.

The Library in Midtown Manhattan

The Library Hotel is a lot more ‘literati’ than ‘glitterati’: far more private club than hotel. Each in the 10 guestrooms is dedicated to one in the 10 main categories with the Dewey Decimal System: Social Sciences, Literature, Languages, Historical past, Math and Science, Common Understanding, Technologies, Philosophy, The Arts and Religion. Every from the sixty rooms is individually designed having a collection of art and books relevant to one distinctive topic within the category of floor it belongs to. Friends may possibly request their room based on their private interests. The Writer’s Den with its skyline views along with the Poetry Garden, a sparkling green home, are best destinations to rest and soak up this culture.

Suggestions:

Accessibility to your hotel’s video library in the American Film Institutes major 100 films — Monday through Saturday there’s a complimentary wine and cheese reception — For your night time gamers, magical nights await you at the Bookmarks Lounge around the 14th floor, which serve signature cocktails like the Good Gatsby along with the Capote.

Sofitel New York within the Manhattan area

Times Square Hotels. The contemporary 30-story Sofitel New York, represents the French artwork of living by means of its décor. Art work of outdated Paris and New York fill this room. Traditional French fare is served at the French brasserie, Gaby Restaurant and even the workers uniforms are designed by renowned designer Jean Charles de Castelbajac. Friends will get pleasure from the hotel’s evening turndown companies, which consist of Evian h2o and a new cut rose. The Art Deco sitting space may be the perfect place for some downtime as well as viewing the substantial assortment of contemporary art that adorns the walls. The hotel’s award profitable design surrounds a 30-story curved tower bordered by two 20-story wings, which overlooks the Chrysler Creating plus the Empire State Constructing.

Suggestions:

Do not depart New York without sampling the inventive French cuisine with Asian influences, served up in the Art Deco inspired, Gaby Restaurant — The Petit Bijou gift store is an beautiful emporium with goods imported from France.

The Hudson Hotel within the Midtown area

Manhatten Hotels. The Hudson Hotel is a brand new providing from hotelier extraordinaire, Ian Schrager. It is said to become the hippest hotel to the block with beautiful views across the Hudson River. Designer, Phillipe Starke has created a fantastical world where flawless style dances with daredevil technology in a very perfect mixture of light, sound and shape. There is an exhibition kitchen restaurant, a lobby bar, and library bar with billiards, indoor and outside personal park, and a ceiling fresco by renowned painter Francesco Clemente, 18.000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space and a company centre. The design was inspired by ocean journey romance and also the setting of the private cabin on an upscale yacht. Vogue Magazine describes the hotel as “surreal chic, brilliantly created, and gorgeous.”
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Hudson Sky Terrace situated to the 15th floor is a huge private landscaped terrace where you may get pleasure from cocktails and sweeping city and Hudson River views — For the sleeping satisfaction, Hudson beds have Egyptian cotton sheets with 300 thread count.

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KGB Hosts Soiree to Support Restaurant Week

September 4th, 2010

Celebrity chef Kerry Simon opened the doors to his new restaurant, KGB at Harrah’s Vegas, to host a charity event in support of Restaurant Week and nonprofit Three Square, a Las Vegas food bank.

KGB Three Square

Chef Kerry Simon with friends Nalya and Laura. Laura is from Lithuania, wherever that might be. We are a Las Vegas blog, not an atlas, assuming those still exist.

The lively evening (Sep. 1) featured Kerry’s signature dishes, including the our-now-favorite “Iron Chef” sliders, as well as any number of flavorful takes on classic treats like shakes, cupcakes, carmel corn and even cotton candy.

KGB Three Square

When indulging in "Iron Chef" sliders, try to keep it under 14 or so. Key word: try.

Those in attendance donated a minimum of $20 to Three Square to take part in the gathering. Additional donations were raised through a raffle, with prizes from cool donors like Stoli, AEG Live, Macallan, Amstel Light, Cointreau, Terlato Wines International and others.

The benefit raised enough money to provide more than 2,300 meals to those in need.

martini

If we ever sell this martini photo to a stock photography agency, we will donate the proceeds to Three Square. Promise.

A team of Stoli girls (their term, not ours!) made guests feel welcome with vodka martinis and shots of something so strong we think we took several years off our lives. We mean, had we tried the shots, they would probably have been strong. Which we didn’t. Probably.

Stoli girl

"Stoli Girl" Julie delivers some love, in the form of vodka, to the crowd.

Chef Simon mingled with guests in attendance and took part in the raffle, giving away goodies like a $600 bottle of scotch, which this blog did not win, yet we in no way feel bitter. For the most part.

But enough about that. Back to the KGB desserts!

KGB desserts

Temptations galore. We resisted. For, oh, six seconds.

Restaurant Week runs through Sep. 5. See the list of all the participating restaurants (80 in all) around Vegas for tons of dining values, all for a great cause.

“Help out by dining out,” as Three Square says.

KGB Three Square

See all the cupcake jokes we're not making? Thanks for your patience with us, Alexandra.

Here’s a peek at all the for-a-good-cause revelry at KGB.

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Too Much Vegas? Not Possible! Sin City Quickies

August 22nd, 2010

We’ve gathered so much Vegas scoop, this Las Vegas blog’s head may very well explode. You know, if blogs had heads. Nevermind that. Read on! Or at least skim. We know how you roll.

* A snapshot could be your chance to win a $10,000 New York City shopping spree in the Total Rewards “Jackpot! Now What?” photo contest. Find out more about this fun contest on Facebook. Look for the “Jackpot!” tab.

* Loved (wait for it) this great article about the romantic (get it?) Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas. On a related note, here’s a nice list of “Good First Date Restaurants in Vegas.” Topping the list is the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris. Hey, let’s face it, the Eiffel Tower Restaurant is a great place for any date.

Eiffel Tower Restaurant

If you had x-ray vision, you could see our favorite table at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant in this photo.

* Bigtime boxing events are coming to the Crown at Rio. Get details on the official site. Upcoming battles involve names like Battease, Santiago, Manauu, Santomauro, Delgado, Lapoint, Hoy and other names we don’t personally recognize, but that will not make their fights any less entertaining, we’re sure.

* Vegas restaurants Joe’s Crab Shack and Zaba’s Mexican Grill host the “Back-to-School Book Drive Extravaganza” in honor of Spread the Word Nevada, a children’s literacy non-profit, Aug. 21-22. Donated books and proceeds support programs to help at-risk children in southern Nevada. Find out more.

* We like when dogs get to go into pools. Clark County is hosting just such an event on Sep. 11 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility. Lap up the specifics.

* Enjoyed this article about “10 Vegas Breakfasts for Less Than $10.” Among the restaurants are Johnny’s Delicatessen at Bally’s, Hash House a Go Go at Imperial Palace, Ocean One Bar and Grille at the Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood, La Salsa Cantina at The Forum Shops inside Caesars Palace, the Victorian Room at Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and JJ’s Boulangerie and Le Creperie, both at Paris Las Vegas.

Hash House a Go Go

Bonus Hash House a Go Go Factoid: No way you're lifting this burger alone.

* The Miss Universe pageant happens Aug. 23 here in Vegas. Donald Trump just announced the judges. A tough job, but somebody’s got to endure it.

* Below, Caesars Palace’s resident crooner Matt Goss talks to other British people about his upcoming show at Royal Albert Hall in London. Which, we hear, is a huge deal.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=82vBv0wbB-Q

* A few words with Barry Manilow about his musical instrument program. Present a new or gently-used musical instrument at the Paris Box Office and receive a complimentary ticket to Barry Manilow for supporting his Manilow Music Project. More news coverage here.

* Aug. 30 to Sep. 5 is Las Vegas Restaurant Week to benefit non-profit Three Square food bank. See all the participating restaurants across the city.

* According to one of our favorite Vegas blogs, Vegas Chatter, Holly Madison’s reality show, “Holly’s World,” has been renewed for another saucy, wacky season. See Holly in Peepshow at Planet Hollywood. A lot of her.

* Former 98 Degrees member, and winner of the second season of “Dancing With the Stars,” Drew Lachey is hosting “The Price is Right Live” at Bally’s. Check out his interview on local TV.

* Sep. 4 is the last show at Monte Carlo for magician Lance Burton. Magician Nathan Burton (no relation), however, is still wowing audiences nightly at Flamingo.

Nathan Burton

We totally did not just mention Nathan Burton so we could post this photo. No way.

* Here’s a sweet review of the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Legend iPhone app. Learn more about the World Series of Poker.

* A local news story about the new show, “Vegas! The Show,” at Miracle Mile inside Planet Hollywood. The segment features our new best friend, assuming he drops the restraining order, John Katsilometes. Watch it.

* Actor Steven Weber (“Wings,” “Leaving Las Vegas”) was spotted having dinner Aug. 16 at Strip House at Planet Hollywood. Why anyone would like something called “Leaving Las Vegas,” this blog has no idea.

Strip House

Yes, we take photos of signs. Everyone needs a hobby.

* Rio magicians Penn & Teller recently joined magician David Copperfield to record dialogue for an upcoming episode of “The Simpsons.” This will be Penn & Teller’s second appearance on that show.

* TripAdvisor.com just announced its list of the “Top 10 Celebrity Chef-Owned Restaurants in U.S.” Four Vegas restaurants ranked in the top 10, including Mesa Grill in Caesars Palace. Eat it up. Or something.

* Actress Tori Spelling was recently spotted playing slots in front of Numb, which would be our new favorite place for daiquiris if we were allowed to have a favorite, which we’re not sure we are since we love all of Las Vegas equally, at Caesars Palace.

* What’s on your Vegas “bucket list”? The Las Vegas Review-Journal came up with one. Featured adventures? Enter a World Series of Poker satellite game at the Rio Vegas, see Jubilee! at Bally’s and have your photo taken at Binion’s million dollar display, downtown. Yes, we went. (See below.) It’s free to have your photo taken, too, and you get a sweet, color 8×10. No catches, and it’s an actual million bucks. One more thing scratched off our Las Vegas bucket list!

Million Bucks

The one million dollars at Binion's, the former home of the World Series of Poker. Get a free 8×10 with the stack of cash. A must-do Vegas moment! We love us some free.

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