Location, Location, Location or when in NYC
April 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Plaza Hotel
It’s considered the ‘Mona Lisa’ of hotels. It was featured in pop culture movies and books such as Eloise, Home Alone and The Great Gatsby. This grand hotel is located right in off Central Park. The current GOP front-runner used to own it.
From the greeting staff to the waiters, they all were helpful , warm, and friendly. Exceptional customer service.
That’s right: The Plaza Hotel! I had the privilege of staying at one of New York’s most iconic landmarks. The Plaza Hotel has a long history of being the backdrop to some of the country’s biggest events and celebrations. Immediately when you’re greeted by the bellhop, walk through the marble encrusted lobby, and check in with the concierge, you can sense The Plaza Hotel is more than just a place to rest your head at night.
The Rose Club, embodying the grandeur of The Plaza with a splash of contemporary style and spirit, overlooks the stunning new Fifth Avenue lobby
During my two night stay, I enjoyed all of the luxuries The Plaza Hotel had to offer. Sitting on Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman is only a two minute walk away. With the sun shining, and temperature in the mid 70s, I was able to enjoy a nice walk around the reservoirs, pavilions and fountains of Central Park.
Setting the standard for luxury for more than a century, The Plaza Hotel New York is a testament to timeless elegance.
Another highlight to The Plaza Hotel was the food hall. I did not have to travel far from my room to get a taste of New York. There were many diverse options such as Chi Dumplings & Noodles, Pizza Rollio, and Luke’s Lobster. I decided to go with something a little more traditional, but, delicious nonetheless.
If you ever get a chance to stay at The Plaza Hotel, be check out all of the great sights and scenes. This Boomfluent had a 5 Start Stay and the location, the food, the service, and the great people watching made it even worth it.
Located on Concourse level, The Plaza Food Hall offers a collection of fine food purveyors, as well as counter-style dining options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner I had a classic Lobster Cobb.
The Plaza Room features one King bed and is located on floors 5 – 19.
Bathroom is finished with inlaid “earth stone” mosaics and include a luxurious bathtub and separate shower. Among many splendid details are 24-carat gold-plated Sherle Wagner fixtures, as well as hand-crafted solid white marble vanities.
Go beyond the sushi bar at Sunda
August 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Chicago is truly becoming on of the best food cities in the country. With so many new places to wine and dine arriving each week you can get very tempted to just keep trying new foods. We like to keep you up to speed, as we taste our way around the town. It was just this past week that I had an opportunity to get back to one of the places where I continue to return to have always enjoyed.
Tender strip steak formed into “lollipops” around lemongrass skewers
Sunda is in the very cool River North area. Always a fun crowd, great drinks, and some good tasting Asian-inspired dishes.
Oxtail Pot Stickers braised oxtail, caramelized onion jus, white wasabi cream
A great place to grab a group and sit around the table tasting an assortment of different types of food from China, Japan, but also dishes from other countries, including Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
Tiger Shrimp Tempura candied walnuts, creamy honey aioli
A dish to try is Crispy Brussels Sprouts brussels sprouts, red cabbage, carrots, chilies, fried shallots, minced shrimp nuoc cham, vinaigrette.
Go give it a try, eat, drink, and enjoy.
Sunda New Asian River North
110 W. Illinois
Classic Women’s Clothing – seen around the globe
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s fun to update your wardrobe. I spend time looking to find items that are worth the investment, easy to wear, and stay in style. To invest in versatile separates, great dresses, blazers that dress up or down, and jeans that can rock fancy to fun.
Where do you go to find items that stand the test of time? Below are items I found while traveling Europe 2009-2011, and items from Chicago 2009-2013.
I think these are classic, bring a sense of fashion, and can continue to be worn, and updated. 
In 2010 I attended a blogger event from Ann Taylor. I have been a big fan since my early working agency days. Today the styles are still very clean and classic.There stores continue to offer classic styled suits, separates, dresses, shoes and accessories.
So Simple Steps for Perfect Make Up
July 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I found this and just wanted to share it with you – I’m going to try some of these tips – if you do let me know.
Discover a flower work of art to celebrate life!
July 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Now in Chicago
Last week we had an opportunity to introduce Kalla Flowers in Chicago. The ritual of sending flowers has become very mundane; Mothers Day, the birth of a baby, birthdays, graduations, and other special occasions are not mundane events. These touchstone moments in our lives represent the very best in life. They are the connections with our family, relatives, and friends that embrace the most wonderful moments that we cherish.
Bold floral designs and signature gift box are sure to wow!
Kalla does so much more than just package and send flowers. Kalla put’s the meaning back into the old saying “Tis better to give then receive” with Kalla they help create a connection to the receiver and the giver to show that the occasion is truly one that is special, should be celebrated, and build on the memories for our lifetime.
Since Flowers represent the true circle of life, from the first gift a new baby receives when they enter the world, to all the special moments, from graduations, birthdays, weddings, holidays, I love you days, and many more moments.
Broadcasting Live from 900 North Michigan Shops in Chicago – Showcasing Kalla Flowers
We feel that Kalla has a unique role where the generic arrangements of the past have no place when it comes to really showing the receiver of a Kalla’s arrangements how much the sender loves, appreciates, and is connected to the occasion. The reasons you send a Kalla arrangement is it envelopes true emotional memories and connections to be cherished forever.
You can watch the full show here on ChicagonistaLive.com
New York Fashion Week – #OCBTW
September 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A Hit at the Harbor – Party on the Pier
Opening Ceremony is making it hip to be seen at the @SuperPier along the Hudson River.
With a selection of special box car shops, some NYC food trucks and I heard even the world famous #cronut by @DominiqueAnsel along with his new #magicsouffle wowed the crowd as they hit the Hudson side of New York City, for the opening party on the pier.
If you’re in NYC during Fashion Week, you need to get over and see how #OCBTW is showing their swanky sense of style.
OC Twitter:
opening ceremony @openingceremony 4h
We chatted with hosts @zanabayne + @pendunyc about their #OCBTW Sunset Takeover with @TigerBeerUS at @SuperPierNYC
Word had it that last night hosts @zanabayne @pendunyc rocked it by the river. Opening Ceremony By The Water #OCBTW made a splash at the Sunset Takeover with @TigerBeerUS pleasing the crowd – the music, food, and of course fashionable vibe at @SuperPierNYC made it another not to be missed OC happening
I know that Opening Ceremony has had pop-up’s in the past, here they are creating space and exposure for legendary brands we know, and notable new talent. What a wonderful addition to #NYFW with #OCBTH, a marketplace, showcasing celebrated and cutting edge together that’s what makes OC fresh and ultrasmart. For the next few days Sunset Takeovers is set to provide these unique up-and-coming designers, performers a chance to showcase their collections and talent.
A Tweet from @Openingceremony
Talent such as ZANA BAYNE and Todd Pendu who created a crowd-pleasing open at the SuperPier for #NYFW and OC fans alike.
I wished I could of gone for many reasons, but getting a chance to meet the fashionable famed boomers of http://idiosyncraticfashionistas.blogspot.com/ would of been worth the trip to NYC alone. Just in case you don’t know who they are here is a bit from their about me page, ” GROWING OLD WITH VERVE ‘Growing old gracefully’ is an outdated concept. We prefer ‘growing old with verve’. This blog documents our efforts to live up to that motto, in photos and essays. We embrace our gray hair, while sharing the playground nicely with our younger siblings”
I can’t wait to read their post on the party…I want to thank Zacq for letting me know about these amazing women in NYC, and the photos for this post.
My son the artist who is also working at NYC Fashion week, taking photos for me, and giving me the social scoop.
So here I am in Chicago following #NYCFW New York City Fashion week. I hope that next year this boomer can make the time to get trendy and get over to NYC for Fashion Week, or at least a party or two…..and a #cronut of course.
