Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift is like going into battle unarmed—you literally do not stand a chance. Unless you’ve been given specific instructions detailing the exact fragrance, handbag or shade of hydrangea (and if that’s the case, well, congratulations), she’ll probably end up returning your thoughtful gift, or worse ... More

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 won’t be Andrew Garfield’s only on-screen appearance this summer. At an April 27 sneak preview of his second movie as the infamous superhero, the star revealed he’s currently at work on a public service announcement for Worldwide Orphans Foundation, the group that co-hosted the ... More

When actress Bree Turner first landed her role on NBC’s Grimm, she wasn’t planning on leaving her home base in Los Angeles for too long. “It was a completely wild, shot-out-of-a-cannon moment booking this job,” she recalls. “At the end of season one, I auditioned to be just ... More

Four years since its last seating, the legendary Tavern on the Green will once again shine for the public. Nestled at the western edge of Central Park, the restaurant will be reopening under the watchful eyes of Jim Caiola and David Salama, the Philadelphia-based restaurateurs who won the ... More

Montreal in springtime—with its European style and charm that's hard to find elsewhere—is an ideal weekend escape from winter-recovering New York. On a recent trip to the city, we chose the Hotel Nelligan, located in the historic old city, as a place to rest our weary heads. Between the property's two ... More

Restaurant guests rarely get a glimpse into the world that exists beyond closed kitchen doors. Those in the industry know it’s an environment characterized by chaos and creativity, but above all else, it’s a place that fosters camaraderie among staff. The most interesting behind-the-scenes moments often occur outside of the ... More

Ultra Violet’s studio on 26th Street is organized, but very full. The wall through which you enter is crowded with framed photos of her posing with Salvador Dali, with Andy Warhol, without clothes. In the center stands a table piled with works and works-in-progress, a couch pouts in one corner, ... More

Ultra Violet’s studio on 26th Street is organized, but very full. The wall through which you enter is crowded with framed photos of her posing with Salvador Dali, with Andy Warhol, without clothes. In the center stands a table piled with works and works-in-progress, a couch pouts in one corner, ... More

Few dates have as much meaning or leave such marvelous marks in my memory as March 19. Every year on this day the famous Brazilian author Paulo Coelho honors Saint Joseph with a celebration held in a different part of the world. This year he invited 120 of his closest ... More

Few dates have as much meaning or leave such marvelous marks in my memory as March 19. Every year on this day the famous Brazilian author Paulo Coelho honors Saint Joseph with a celebration held in a different part of the world. This year he invited 120 of his closest ... More