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Photograph: Courtesy of W New York - Union Square The Union Square social scene is ascending to new heights—literally. As downtown Manhattan continues its evolution into a hub of refined leisure, the W New York – Union Square has unveiled its most ambitious transformation yet: the neighborhood’s first and only rooftop bar. Perched atop the landmark 1911 Beaux-Arts building, the space offers a sophisticated vantage point over the park’s iconic canopy, blending the hotel’s edgy

Images from Café Carmellini Forget the standard weekend ritual of soggy eggs and a lukewarm latte. There is a new way to do mornings in Manhattan, and it involves gilded trees, sapphire velvet, and enough bubbles to make a Gatsby party look like a quiet tea. Café Carmellini has officially launched its Champagne Brunch, and it is every bit as maximalist and magnificent as the room itself. Walking into the dining room feels less like entering a restaurant and more like stepping

Ana Oliveira, Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Mary Baglivo | Photo Credits: PMC / Paul Bruinooge Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, TV host, author and longtime board member and supporter of The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) hosted and underwrote an elegant 75 guest holiday reception at her New York residence in celebration of The New York Women's Foundation’s mission to advance gender, economic, and racial equity across the city. The gathering, held in the festive spiri

Westport’s culinary scene is set to blossom again with the arrival of Dandelion, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant debuting this fall inside the Delamar Westport. The concept promises a fresh, elegant take on coastal dining—light, layered flavors drawn from the shores of the Aegean and Amalfi, paired with the quiet sophistication Delamar hotels are known for. With its serene riverside setting and understated interiors, Dandelion will bring a taste of the Mediterranean to

The Egyptian-born artist and designer, based in New York, puts food at the center of her playgrounds in installations, pop-ups, and interior decorations, blending storytelling and emotion, between fashion, art, and design. Photo credit © Francesco Nazardo / CLM, Courtesy of Marimekko Crédit photo © Darian Dicianno Roses crystallized in sugar for a Simone Rocha fashion show, cake chairs for Sotheby’s, a five-meter raspberry tart for Hermès, a four-meter mortadella for the ina