Friday Links to Love

Loved this chandelier at the penthouse suite, Intercontinental Times SquareI really need to say no more to lunches, dinners, coffees, and teas. But this week wasn't one where I was good at saying no. Instead, it was a whirlwind of darting all around the city, from hotel tours (the Intercontinental Times Square is AWESOME) to lunches announcing new hotel openings (Castello di Casole in Tuscany-they make their own olive oil!), to meetings.  In one week, I'll be in England so I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend at home with Rocco, cooking, and enjoying this gorgeous weather we are having in New York.

• My latest on Forbes-two dedicated cooking schools at New England properties-one super luxurious retreat in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut and one charming inn on Cape Cod

• Woman's Day: Simple Spring Cleaning Tricks That Make You Look Smart (I have to remember numbers 4, 8 & 28. I use #30 often even though garlic is one of the best smells on Earth).

• Giada de Laurentiis updated her New York favorites and I love so many of her suggestions, like The Dutch, Morandi, Cafe Cluny, Catch (easily the best restaurant I've tried in the past 6 months), Motorino, and ABC Kitchen

• The New York City Bars & Restaurants of Mad Men: Even if you're not a fan of the show, this is a great list of classic spots in the city, some of which are now closed.

Olive Oil from Castello di Casole in Tuscany

Almost spring at the Union Square Greenmarket

Comments

[D.J. - The World of Deej]

Love the show Mad Men...When we were planning a trip to NYC, I researched Lutece thinking it would be cool to dine like Don Draper, only to learn it had closed...

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