Matsugen Restaurant NYC

This gorgeous Japanese restaurant celebrates the art of sophistication in its cuisine and interior design.  Located in the heart of Tribeca , the interior is uber chic with high ceilings, fine lines and intimate mood lighting.  The main focal point of the restaurant is magnificent wooden dining table that sits in the center of the room.  Patrons feast on signature… Continue »

Evo Designer Showcase

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 26, 2010) – Premiering on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th, Evo, L.A.’s only LEED-Silver high-rise residence, will transform its 20th floor into five exquisite living spaces featuring designs from some of L.A.’s elite interior design experts. Participating designers include: Daniel Vandenbark – a well-known designer who uses the essence of architecture to blend creative… Continue »

Al Bustan

New York, NY, January 2009: For roughly 20 years, the name Al Bustan went hand in hand with authentic Lebanese food and warm Lebanese hospitality to anyone living in or passing through New York City.  With a quaint location on 3rd Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets, Al Bustan became THE place to find the most elegant Lebanese cuisine.  While the… Continue »

Takami – Los Angeles

The mystique of the Takami experience is magical and surpasses the majority of downtown LA dining experiences. Located in the penthouse on the 21st level of the financial district, the restaurant is best known for its spectacular “New York” cosmopolitan view. Nestled in the midst of the concrete jungle known as the financial district, the glistening city lights shine all… Continue »

Avec – Chicago

In the heart of the West Loop lies a long rectangular box known as the restaurant Avec. This seemingly sci-fi ultramodern design is truly one of the most captivating spaces in Chicago. When temperatures in the Windy City drop below zero, there is nothing like sitting in the warm environment of Avec. The interior is comparable to a futuristic log… Continue »

Donguri – New York

photography by David Christopher Lee When you are in the Big Apple and you are craving an authentic Japanese dining experience, but don’t feel like traveling thousands of miles to Tokyo, head over to Donguri. Donguri is totally hidden…in fact, the restaurant is so small, you will probably pass it. The space is probably only 1000 square feet. The facade… Continue »

Plunge @ the Gansevoort South –...

18 stories above the ocean, this adult-only tropical playground features a 110-foot long swimming pool on a 26,000 sq ft palm-tree fringed Brazilian Ipe deck, poolside lounges and cabanas and awe inspiring views. The rooftop is frequented by Elite Miami Sophisticates and is regularly featured on Miami Social. Sit back, relax and sip on a mojito and bring back your… Continue »

Kittichai – New York

Early in 2004, Robin Leigh and partners Michael Callahan, Jean-Marc Homard and Huy Chi Le (each already known for such landmark establishments as Indochine, BondSt) joined forces to bring to New York a world-class culinary paean to Thai cuisine. Designed to serve the guest population of the hotel as well as daily rhythms of broader downtown diners, Kittichai benefits from… Continue »

Prime 112 – Miami

photography by David Christopher Lee Prime 112 is definitely one of the best most chic dining experiences in South Beach, Miami…and for good reason. Since its opening in 1995, restauranteur Myles Chefetz has upheld quality like no other. Located in the historic 9-suite Browns Hotel, Prime 112 has become a celebrity magnet. Besides the models that hang around the restaurant,… Continue »

Meat Market – Miami

photography by David Christopher Lee Located on trendy Lincoln Road, Meat Market brings a New York Cosmopolitan flare to the streets of South Beach. A sexier, more glamorous take on the traditional steak house, Meat Market is a dynamic offering of what’s great now; reflecting cuts of meat, delicate seafood and produce available and offered on a daily, weekly or… Continue »