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 steppin

Photo Credit : Kelsey Cherry At the corner of Christopher and Bleecker, a new sanctuary of style has arrived. Dandelion, the latest project from Eytan Sugarman and Will Makris, brings a cinematic, "mood-first" energy to the West Village—proving that the best nights are often found in the most intimate spaces. Named for the French dents-de-lion , the lounge balances grit with grace. The interior is a masterclass in texture: deep green marble, fluted wood paneling, and an amber