For the first time in twenty-three years, the L on the front window was missing—leaving only F ORENT. And therein was the story. After more than two decades of 24/7 service spent slinging bistro fare (and neighborhood civics lessons) to … Read More
Brand-new rooms—and even better—large. And best of all, carefully restored so that the spirit of the original building shines through. For example, the (non-working) fireplace in the room has the original mantel work from its days spent providing warmth for … Read More
Pastel and chintz—very Mario Buatta, circa 1983. And yet, even so, the décor is still effective—if you give in to it—for it’s been well cared for and well preserved, and in some ways, the rooms are evocative of the bedrooms … Read More
Due to a missing window lever that had broken the window’s seal and exposed the room to the city’s incessant cacophony, we were very quickly offered our choice of either a similar room at the hotel’s rear—or a high-floor suite … Read More
Before you indulge at the latest Mediterranean outpost from the folks who brought you Marseille and Nice-Matin (amongst other French bistros scattered around town which constitute the Tour de France Restaurant Group), there are two words you should know. The … Read More
Rooms at the Sagamore are more accurately, suites—or rather, apartments. Our city view suite (of which there are eight) measured 550 square feet—indeed, nearly twice the size of some Manhattan apartments we’ve frequented. The ample living room includes a Pullman … Read More
Upon first consideration, the cuisines of Brazil and France might not seem the most harmonic combination—and yet, in South Beach, at the Blue Door at the Delano, they marry beautifully: the tropical sensuality of South America balanced by the refinement … Read More
It’s one of those strange twists of fate that you spend nearly twenty days in Italy, wandering through Napoli, Sicily, Roma, and Venice in search of a good pie, a good slice—only to come home and find the best pie … Read More
