Marisa Tom | February 14, 2011 8:05 amYou know you need each other, but do you know how to knead each other? That's exactly the objective with Euphoria Spa's (18 Harrison St., 212-925-5925) couples massage spa treatment, fittingly named Kneading Each Other. For this special edition of Monday Detox, don't let your love turn toxic — instead, make it intoxicating.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 14, 2011 8:00 amMore cute cakes than you can shake a stick at. Whether or not you've tasted the latest confectionery trend, New York Cake Pops delivers with adorably delicious bite-sized cake balls, daintily placed atop a lollipop stick. Simple as that.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 11, 2011 8:06 amOK, love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is only four days away. Don't get stuck between a rock and a hard place. If your boyfriend needs an extra push in the right direction, all you have to do is copy and paste this link into an email and press "send."Read More
Marisa Tom | February 10, 2011 8:02 amNothing says "I love you" like a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Whether you're dropping hints for the perfect dozen or gifting them yourself, here's some floral fuel to light the Valentine's Day fire.
If you've been downtown today, you may have noticed some new signage: set against a "red cross of roses," the fliers let passersby know where to get some Valentine SOS.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 9, 2011 8:05 amWho says fashion types don't have heart? This Valentine's Day, combine a love of fashion with a love for sweet gestures — send an Opening Ceremony (33 Howard St., 212-219-2688; 1190 Broadway, 646-695-5680) candy gram. If you've ever encountered one of these fill-in-the-blank love notes (time travel back to middle school .Read More
Marisa Tom | February 8, 2011 8:02 amGuys are always lamenting how hard it is to shop for their ladies — well, right back at ya! When it comes to shopping for the longtime BF, the newly minted significant other, or the hopeful crush, these five options are city accessible and dude approved. Make it easy on yourself this Valentine's Day with a less stressful gifting process.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 7, 2011 8:06 amDiets schmiets. Let's be honest: Valentine's Day would not be Valentine's Day without an indecent showing of sugar-y sweets. Steer clear of the generic red heart-shaped boxes at the grocery checkout line and opt for something that packs both a sugar high and a thoughtful punch.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 4, 2011 8:05 amIf you're looking to make a grand gesture on Valentine's Day, this may be the sweet solution you've been vying for. Deden Putra, the executive pastry chef at Jumeirah Essex House's South Gate (154 Central Park S., 212-484-5120), is playing Cupid with his bespoke desserts. Whatever it is that strikes your loved one's fancy, turn it into an edible work of art.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 2, 2011 8:06 amNothing's too cool for you and your man — so put your love on display at the newest, most talked about scenes. This Valentine's Day isn't just about great drinks and to-die-for food; it's also about hitting up New York's trendiest joints. Because keeping up with this city is a serious labor of love.Read More