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 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 | January 31, 2011 8:00 amTo say Chocolat Moderne is a chocolate lover's dream is an understatement — this Flatiron chocolate "laboratory" offers a truly unique confectionery experience, defined by its artisanal excellence and innovative ingredient combinations. Founder Joan Coukos Todd draws inspiration from her studies with world-class French, Swiss, Belgian, and American chocolatiers in New York when creating her own inventively delicious chocolates. With Valentine's Day only two weeks away, Chocolat Moderne is both your chocolate enabler and savior.Read More
Marisa Tom | January 26, 2011 8:02 amI know I said that a calendar chock full of hot chocolate flavors du jour is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, and I stand by that. But how can I deny the heavenliness of (pictured) Godiva's (650 Fifth Ave.) chocolate box pop-up? You're literally walking into a life-size aphrodisiac.Read More
Marisa Tom | January 24, 2011 8:06 amFor the city's dedicated foodies, Valentine's Day is neither a highly romantic affair nor a casual outing. It's just a great reason to pay homage to your mutual love of gastronomic excellence. When your heart is as big as your stomach, the aphrodisiac effects know no bounds.Read More
Marisa Tom | January 19, 2011 8:06 amAlthough showing love for your spouse, significant other, or crush shouldn't be reserved for one day a year, I admit, Valentine's Day is a fine excuse for lovey-dovey behavior, indulgent outings, and gluttony. If you're more into When Harry Met Sally than Revolutionary Road, then you've come to the right place. There's no time like the present (hello, 27 days to go!) to start dropping hints, scoping out the best predinner drink spots, and making your romantic dinner reservations.Read More
Marisa Tom | February 11, 2011 8:06 am
OK, 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 7, 2011 8:06 am
Diets 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 am
If 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 | January 31, 2011 8:00 am
To say Chocolat Moderne is a chocolate lover's dream is an understatement — this Flatiron chocolate "laboratory" offers a truly unique confectionery experience, defined by its artisanal excellence and innovative ingredient combinations. Founder Joan Coukos Todd draws inspiration from her studies with world-class French, Swiss, Belgian, and American chocolatiers in New York when creating her own inventively delicious chocolates. With Valentine's Day only two weeks away, Chocolat Moderne is both your chocolate enabler and savior.
Read More
Marisa Tom | January 26, 2011 8:02 am
I know I said that a calendar chock full of hot chocolate flavors du jour is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, and I stand by that. But how can I deny the heavenliness of (pictured) Godiva's (650 Fifth Ave.) chocolate box pop-up? You're literally walking into a life-size aphrodisiac.
Read More
Marisa Tom | January 24, 2011 8:06 am
For the city's dedicated foodies, Valentine's Day is neither a highly romantic affair nor a casual outing. It's just a great reason to pay homage to your mutual love of gastronomic excellence. When your heart is as big as your stomach, the aphrodisiac effects know no bounds.
Read More
Marisa Tom | January 19, 2011 8:06 am
Although showing love for your spouse, significant other, or crush shouldn't be reserved for one day a year, I admit, Valentine's Day is a fine excuse for lovey-dovey behavior, indulgent outings, and gluttony. If you're more into When Harry Met Sally than Revolutionary Road, then you've come to the right place. There's no time like the present (hello, 27 days to go!) to start dropping hints, scoping out the best predinner drink spots, and making your romantic dinner reservations.
Read More
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