The Chocolate Room: Only For Chocolate Addicts

Posted by on January 24, 2012 · 2 Comments 

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“In the beginning, the Lord created chocolate, and he saw that it was good. Then he separated the light from the dark, and it was better.” –Anonymous Whether you’re a teenager looking for a perfect first date, a middle-aged married man trying to rekindle the fire of love, a busy young professional on a night [...]

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Joe Fresh: A New Yorker’s Secret To Fashion On A Budget

Posted by on January 13, 2012 · 3 Comments 

FRESH

Lately, my field of vision has been rudely interrupted by bright orange and the words, “Joe Fresh”.  But who is Joe, where is he from, and why the hell is he so fresh? It turns out that Joe Fresh is a Canadian company that started in 2006 and originally sold its clothes in supermarkets. Today, [...]

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L’Occitane En Provence Launches Flagship Boutique In Flatiron

Posted by on December 9, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Loccitane

The French are masters at a few of my favorite things: croissants, cinema, and cream.  Hand cream from L’Occitane En Provence, that is. On Thursday, December 8th, 2011, L’Occitane En Provence had their exclusive launch party of their first U.S. flagship boutique, now the largest L’Occitane in the world.  Guests were treated to Provencal delicacies [...]

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