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Measure NYC: The Right Proportions
“True taste comes not from calculated choice, but from measured risk. The same is true for the pallet as it is for one’s style.” The sheer irony of the name Measure, given that we are proponents of clothing, was enough to draw us in at first sight. This simple and eclectic cove of stylized decor,...
Dining in London: Hawksmoor Air Street
The premier eatery of London Town’s West End, Hawksmoor’s Air Street restaurant finds itself amidst the heart of Picadilly, overlooking the famous Regents Street through half-moon windows. Here’s how your evening will go down. You enter through Air Street and are taken up a black marbled staircase into the bar for drinks before you dine....
Jazz in Tobago – Tavaco Lounge
A glass of cognac in hand, the lights set on mellow and the sound of jazz to complete the scene. No I’m not describing a scene from a movie but actually the setting at Tavaco Lounge at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort, Tobago. What better way to end the weekend, Jazz Sunday attracts all the guests...
A Cafe with Caribbean Flavor – Benne Cafe
What is it about Cafes that makes you just want to go in and sit a while? It has to be more than the hope of free WiFi to satisfy your quench to stay connected to social media. Is it the daily newspaper or magazines that you can relax and read that you somehow wouldn’t...
A&H Bites: Betty Bakery
Betty Bakery, tucked on Atlantic Avenue in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, specializes in wedding and birthday cakes. However, the beautiful bake shop caters to those on-the-go locals who prefer to grab a small and sweet treat to go. Betty Bakery is ran by Cheryl Kleinman and Ellen Baumwoll, two cake specialists who separately...
A 360 Degree Dining Experience
Exiting an elevator on the 12th floor of the hotel only to make my way to a second elevator to get to the restaurant gave me the feeling that I just entered a private members area with a luxurious setting set aside for the gourmand at heart. With thoughts of dining for the evening, one...
A&H Bites: Butter & Scotch
This weekend, while in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, I had a free moment to stop by the Brooklyn Flea. As I made my regular rounds around the flea, I stopped by Allison Kave, creator of First Prize Pies, only to walk upon an unfamiliar set-up. There was popcorn, cupcakes, and her signature...
Around the Web: Raspberry Ricotta Scones
Web designer Jessica Comingore recently got together with two friends to create raspberry ricotta scones, a light treat to satisfy any person’s sweet tooth. Recipe: The trickiest thing about these is the dampness of the dough. Yet that same trickiness is they bake into something that seems impossibly moist for a scone, and especially...
A&H Bites: Doughnuts – N.Y.C.’s Top 3
Here at A&H, sweets have a special place in our hearts. From sugary pastries to the savory bunch, we take pride in indulging in well-made sweets. While the majority of individuals lazily settle for what “America runs on,” we like to opt for a well-balanced creation. There are three innovative companies in New York City...
The Federal – The Maple Set
When design meets the kitchen I have to admit I get a bit excited. I love well made products and I love cooking, so when I came across these maple knives by The Federal I was blown away. The Federal explored an alternate motive to the standard kitchen knives you see every day. The focus is drawn...