Saturday, February 9, 2008

Pata Negra meet Islero

ISLERO A narrow space made welcoming with dark wood and marble tabletops is the setting for Spanish food interpreted by Jessica Floyd. It opens today: 247 East 50th Street, (212) 752-1414.

PATA NEGRA Rafael Mateo has carved out a niche of Spain with his East Village wine bar, which opens on Friday: 345 East 12th Street, (212) 228-1696.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Alicia Keys Takes Over Rayuela for a Couple of Afternoons

Source: NYMag.com

We knew everyone would catch on to what we reported eons ago, Rayuela is HOT!

"We have intel that songstress Alicia Keys is shooting a commercial at
Rayuela today and tomorrow. Read More »"

Live Love Carnaval!


Carnaval is in full-swing early this year in Leblon! This quintessential Brazilian celebration is a great way to chase away the winter blues in the Northern Hemisphere. Just don a mask, call some friends, put on some music and enjoy some Caipirinhas. We have some creative Carnaval Recipes for you to try, as well as some great Carnaval Parties going on across the map. Want to really wow your guests? Order a Leblon Carnaval-in-a-Box, complete with masks, bonfim bracelets, beach necklaces, music, glowsticks, beads, muddlers, and a pitcher - all in a cool suitcase box to carry to the party. Just add Leblon!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

rosewood mayakoba opens in mexico

Source: juli b.com

avoid your usual spring jaunt to cannes and turn your radar in a different direction. consider the tranquil new rosewood mayakobá resort on the riviera maya.

this muy luxe hotel sits on a mile-long arc of white caribbean sands in the middle of an eco jungle enclave, freshwater lagoons and canals. does it get any better? you bet. expect private patios and fab fittings. local limestone and wood materials are used to bring the modern resort in harmony with its natural surrounding habitat. if you're tired of snorkeling, explore the beautiful ruins dotted all over the local yucatán. how 'bout a lomi lomi nui massage at the sense spa, opening this month? and when night falls, head to the resorts' agave azul raw bar for a taste from its massive tequila library.

feeling guilty? just admit it, you're having too much fun.

rosewood mayakobá
ctra. federal cancún-playa del carmen km. 298
playa del carmen, solidaridad
quitana roo, cp 77710
mexico
52.984.875.8000

It’s Sabado Gigante at Pamplona!


It’s Sabado Gigante at Pamplona! $50 gets you three tapas and one perfect pitcher of sangria at the bar.

Pamplona,

37 East 28th Street (near Madison Avenue),

(212) 213-2328

pamplonanyc.com

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Fasano Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Source: Suzanne's Files

Fasano
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fabulously located boutique hotel right on Ipanema Beach. It’s the newly opened younger sister of the uber-chic Fasano Sao Paulo, and is already a favorite with hip Rio locals. Philippe Starck designed the 88 rooms, and filled them with eye-catching furniture from the renowned Brazilian modernist designers Sergio Rodrigues and Oscar Niemeyer. Check into the penthouse for a swimming pool with views of the Atlantic. Come evening, don’t miss the scene in the buzzy Londra bar, and then settle into the hotel’s restaurant to dine on succulent seafood. Room rates from $485.
www.fasano.com.br
55 21 3202 4000