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The congregation that would become Central Presbyterian Church was first founded in the private abode of William Patton in 1821. The current building originally housed a Baptist Church that now makes its home at Riverside Church, the impressive spiritual behemoth in Morningside Heights. In 1926, it was … read more
Watching over the fascinating conversation that I was engaged in with Emily Lansbury, chairwoman of the board and Laurie Sanderson, executive director, was a blue elephant statue, once Florenz Ziegfeld’s personal mascot. Today, it guards this small office where a hidden piece of theatrical history lies. … read more
Upon entering The Plaza Athenee, I immediately gasped at the murals decorating the walls around the elevators, depicting pastoral scenes. The hotel embodies sophistication, grandeur, and comfort, while emphasizing excellent service. Not only does the Plaza Athenee boast an award-winning restaurant, Arabelle, … read more
I was impressed with Arabelle’s versatility when I visited the award-winning restaurant. For drinks or an intimate meal, there is a dark lounge area next to an ornate bar; and for a traditional dining experience, guests can continue on to a brighter room filled with white-clothed tables. Besides its … read more
Specializing in nineteenth and twentieth century masterpieces, Achim Moeller opened his first gallery in London in 1972 followed by his New York gallery in 1984. On the day that I visited, I was able to view sketches by Lyonel Feininger. The exhibit focused on his early years, and was mainly composed … read more
ilias LALAoUNIS is far more than a jewelry store: it is a preservation of history. Each dazzling gold piece is not only influenced by eras like the Neolithic Age and Mesopotamian cultures, but is also made using 4000 year old Greek techniques. The workshops, based in Athens, have been using granulation, … read more
“If I won the lottery, I would continue to do the same thing every day,” Dennis Remorca told me as I stepped off the elevator and introduced myself to him. Clearly passionate about his fitness centers on the Upper East Side, Dennis went on to tell me that he has been training children from the age of … read more
Walking down the stairs and passing the espresso bar to enter Altesi, I felt like I had been transported onto an Italian street: the design was so perfectly European, with a calmness and slower tempo that signaled a Mediterranean location far removed from the bustle of Manhattan. The true jewel of Altesi, … read more
Badgley Mischka is a company founded in 1988 by designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka, who were included in Vogue’s Top 10 American Designers. Their showroom on 64th Street is impressively grand, as would be expected from such an esteemed brand. While the two men cater primarily to young women, they … read more
