This and That: Things To Do in NYC (December 2023)

In the city that never sleeps, the people have to be doing something! Between Christmas and New Years, there’s plenty of opportunity to get out for a good cause or a good time. Here are a few events worth your time in December 2023.

Central Park Conservancy Gala 2023: A Night in the Emerald City

Bringing out a unique cross-section of New York City denizens, the Central Park Conservancy served up an unforgettable Night in the Emerald City while raising $1.3M for the park. We grabbed a camera and went uptown.

Microbeauty, Crystals, Copper, and Strings: Five Design Trends to Discover for 2024

Salon Art + Design is the town square at the center of the decorative and fine arts world. An inclusive and encompassing offering of curiosities beckons the seasoned collector just as much as the trend-oriented wanderer. We tracked down five works that are telling the story of what’s next.

This and That: Things To Do in NYC (November 2023)

In the city that never sleeps, the people have to be doing something. Between the New York Marathon and Thanksgiving, there’s plenty of opportunity to get out for a good cause. Here are a few events worth your time in November, 2023.

Talya Bendel-Haas Bridal Debut Taps into a World of Time-Trotting Inspirations

Debuting on the grand staircase at the Woolworth Building in Downtown Manhattan, the 2024 Talya Bendel-Haas Bridal Collection draws on centuries of inspiration.

Art and CultureBen Yamin SchmidtOctober 25, 2023Talya Bendel-Haas Bridal, talya bendel, wedding, weddingsComment

MvVO ART / AD ART SHOW and Clio Awards Celebrate Industry Creatives Forging Careers in Fine Art

Many of today’s top creative talent balance fine art careers with work in advertising. Since 2018, the MvVO ART / AD ART SHOW works celebrate to the journey and craft.

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Hotel Review with Photos (September 2023)

In the heart of summertime, the St. Regis Abu Dhabi offers a traditionally luxurious experience in UAE’s buttoned-up capital city.

What is Hotel Butler Service and How Can I Use It?

The idea of a personal butler can spook can-do Americans who don’t want to be a bother. But when a hotel offers this service, what should you do?

Trending Story, Travel GuidesBen Yamin SchmidtOctober 17, 2023butler service, travel, culture, st. regis, St Regis, service, hotel, hotelsComment

Updated: Does Chanel’s Virginie Viard See the Bigger Picture?

Art and Culture, CritiqueBen Yamin SchmidtOctober 6, 2023Chanel, Fashion, fashion review, opinion, benjamin schmidt, Benjamin Schmidt, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld Comment

Condor Economy Class Review: DE2016 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to New York City (JFK) (September 2023)

Flight Review, Trending StoryBen Yamin SchmidtSeptember 25, 2023new york flights, Condor, flight review, Condor Airlines, Frankfurt Airport, JFK airport, condor airlines, condor review, economy class review, economy seat, Condor Economy Class, DE2016 Comments

INVITE: Step Into the World of John Wick With The Continental: The Hotel Bar Experience in NYC

Events and Happenings, Food and DrinkBen Yamin SchmidtSeptember 21, 2023John Wick, 1 Wall Street Court, The Continental: The Hotel Bar Experience, new york city, NYC events, events, events in nyc, peacockComment

Hotel Review with Photos: Conrad Washington DC is a Sleek, Art-Filled Haven in the Heart of the Capital (June 2023)

The all-new Conrad Washington, DC offers a well-timed shot of high design and discreet luxury in the nation’s capital.

The Largest Horse Farms in Lexington, Kentucky by Acreage (and Some History)

Ruinart Celebrates Eva Jospin Collaboration with a Custom $3,800, Three-Liter Champagne Bottle

Food and DrinkBen Yamin SchmidtMay 21, 2023Eva Jospin, Ruinart, art history, art, wine, champagne, ruinart champagne, Carte BlancheComment

With Ruinart, Eva Jospin's Theatrical Cardboard Works Come to the United States for the First Time

Events and Happenings, Art and CultureBen Yamin SchmidtMay 21, 2023Eva Jospin, Ruinart, Frieze, Flavien Prioreau, arta, art, art world, art review, Louis Carrogis Carmontelle, new york city, events, carte blanche, Vik Muniz, Jeppe HeinComment

What Makes a Great Tequila? Understanding the Basics of Tequila

Food and DrinkBen Yamin SchmidtMay 2, 2023Blanco or silver tequila, Reposado tequila, Añejo tequila, Extra añejo tequila, Mezcal, tequila, Jalisco, about tequila, differences between tequila, Mexico, Tequila Herradura, Tequila-Forward Recipes, recipes Comment

Take Your Pick: Five Fine Tequilas for Every Taste

Food and Drink, ListsBen Yamin SchmidtMay 2, 2023Cierto Tequila, tequila, Tequila, silver tequila, Reposado tequila, Añejo tequila, Extra añejo tequila, Don Julio 1942, cinco de mayo, Cinco de Mayo, Flecha Azul Cristalino Añejo, Bribón Reposado Tequila, Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño, additive-freeComment

The Singapore Cocktail Festival is a Weeks-Long, Global Celebration of the Art of the Drink

Events and Happenings, Food and DrinkBen Yamin SchmidtApril 11, 2023analogue singapore, manhattan singapore, events, things to do in singapore, singapore cocktail festival, Singapore, singapore, cocktails, Republic Bar, Stay Gold Flamingo, The Elephant Room, Analogue, Manhattan singapore, Origin Bar, JW Marriott Singapore South BeachComment

Ten Things to Experience at the Newly-Renovated JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Fresh off of a multi-million dollar renovation, The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is the new destination for families with a taste for the finer things on a vacation in entertainment capital Orlando.

Hotel Review with Photos: The Dubai EDITION Hotel in Downtown Dubai (March 2023)

The Dubai EDITION hotel is on a mission to counter every accusation posed against the vast metropolis that is Dubai, which happens to be the site of the first EDITION hotel in the region and major moment of growth for the brand.

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