Marisa Tom | September 9, 2011 12:00 amAchieve magnificent skin without any downtime — this is skin care expert Kim Laudati's guarantee. Her signature star treatment, Le Magnifique by KLSC, is a complexion-enhancing fountain of youth, and at $109, you'll feel luckier than Ponce de León.
Le Magnifique by KLSC facial is made up of FDA-approved collagen- and elastin-building treatments that are effective, safe, and comfortable.Read More
Marisa Tom | September 2, 2011 12:00 amAfter a visit to SKINNY Medspa, banish the phrase "monthly wax appointment" from your vocabulary. Book a laser hair removal treatment for that troublesome bikini line, upper lip, or pesky underarm area. If facial blemishes are the real issue, opt for a VI peel instead.Read More
Marisa Tom | August 17, 2011 8:30 amI'm always up for a celebration and today, the reason couldn't be sweeter or more guilt-free. One year ago, The Soft Serve Fruit Co (25 E. 17th St., 212-675-0550; 1371 Third Ave., 212-794-2200) opened its doors on the Upper East Side, and within 365 days of its inauguration, the frozen treats mecca has opened two more locations in Union Square and in the Hamptons.Read More
Marisa Tom | August 15, 2011 12:00 amFeeling the itch to throw on your dancing shoes? Head to Session73 for an evening of live music, dancing, and $50 worth of food and drink for only $35.
This Upper East Side restaurant, bar, and lounge in one delivers an unbeatable lineup of live music while serving up an international array of tapas and cocktails.Read More
Marisa Tom | July 25, 2011 9:30 amEver since we caught wind of Kiehl's impending (first-ever) spa opening, we've been dying to see its interior and book ourselves a bevy of skin care and body treatments. As of Friday, Spa 1851 (157 E. 64th St., 888-772-1851) is open for business, and according to our insider spa sources, appointment times are going fast.Read More
Marisa Tom | July 22, 2011 8:00 amSmall bites and big gulps make a happy camper. At AZA Wine & Tapas, you'll get $24 worth of Spanish tapas and drinks for just $12. With mini appetizers and an international repertoire of wines and cocktails waiting, it's a wonder you're still reading this and not clicking the "I want to go to there" button.Read More
Marisa Tom | July 1, 2011 12:00 amC'mon ladies, let's make it through the seventh inning stretch with a couple rounds of cocktails, a few savory appetizers, and some scoreboard savvy, shall we? Grab your girlfriends and reserve a table at Bounce for an evening of food, drinks, and rooting for the home team — at half the price.
This Upper East Side sports bar is the furthest thing away from seedy and stereotypical; with flat screens lining the premise, steel counters, and exposed brick, this is more like your new chill bar spot with a sportier edge.Read More
Marisa Tom | June 29, 2011 10:35 amIt seems like the good times keep on coming for Kiehl's. Since ringing in its 160th anniversary, the brand has thrown a spectacular birthday fete, opened a retro-cool Meatpacking District location, and debuted its new San Francisco store shortly after. Now for the skin-saving cherry on top, Kiehl's will open its first-ever, full-service spa, Spa 1851.Read More
Marisa Tom | June 20, 2011 2:10 pmThis is not your average gym. David Barton Gym workouts will be nothing less than sexy; the decor promises to deliver moody, plush accents; and the music is freshly spun on in-house DJ turntables. Don't believe us?Read More
Marisa Tom | April 11, 2011 7:40 amFind your home away from home at this Upper East Side hot yoga haven. Owner Yanti Amos has created a place free of judgment, ego, and competition – kind of like the Cheers of yoga, where everybody knows your name. You'll find yourself among a tight-knit community of students and teachers constantly striving to learn, grow, and engage at Earth Yoga.Read More
Marisa Tom | August 17, 2011 8:30 am
I'm always up for a celebration and today, the reason couldn't be sweeter or more guilt-free. One year ago, The Soft Serve Fruit Co (25 E. 17th St., 212-675-0550; 1371 Third Ave., 212-794-2200) opened its doors on the Upper East Side, and within 365 days of its inauguration, the frozen treats mecca has opened two more locations in Union Square and in the Hamptons.
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