Michael White’s Santi Opens Today: A Grand Return to NYC’s Italian Culinary Scene

Today marks a monumental moment for NYC’s dining world as acclaimed chef Michael White unveils Santi, his latest Italian culinary masterpiece, at 520 Madison Avenue. After years away from Manhattan’s restaurant scene, White’s triumphant return promises to redefine modern Italian cuisine in the city he helped shape. Santi, a luxurious new flagship from White’s BBianco Hospitality Group, opens its doors with a menu that showcases the chef’s unparalleled mastery of pasta, crudos, and seasonal Italian cooking.

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The cocktail program, designed by James Lamb, complements White’s signature attention to detail with Italian-inspired beverages such as the Diavolo Fashioned and Saint’s Cure, while the wine list, crafted by Hak Soo Kim and Andreina Mayobre, highlights top selections from Burgundy to Brunello and hidden Italian gems. Desserts like the Tartaletta with Sicilian pistachio and the indulgent Millefoglie promise to round out the experience with sophistication.

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The restaurant’s design, courtesy of Michaelis Boyd and L’Observatoire International, offers an atmosphere as artful as the menu. Guests enter through a grand horseshoe bar with a dramatic yellow onyx backdrop, transitioning into spaces adorned with green onyx, rich walnut, and dreamlike painted walls. With a mezzanine overlooking the central dining space, the lavish yet intimate setting combines elegance with grandeur. Artistic touches throughout the restaurant, including a meticulously restored 11-foot "Vagabond Mirror," add layers of storytelling and history to the space.

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Santi promises not only to redefine Italian dining in NYC but to serve as a testament to Michael White’s enduring legacy in the culinary world. This highly anticipated opening is set to become a centerpiece of Manhattan’s gastronomic scene. Reservations are highly recommended for this exceptional new destination.

Inside The $122K Per Month NYC Penthouse

We’re taking you into one of the most expensive rentals in NYC right now, a $122K/per month rental that was just listed by Jeremy Hu and Monica Chou of LEVEN Real Estate. The penthouse is located in one of the city’s prolific supertalls on Billionaire’s Row and available for rent or for purchase at $39,000,000, just in time to see the Central Park flowers bloom from your 88th story window.

Introducing the ultimate luxury living experience in New York City: a magnificent 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom sky mansion on the 88th floor of the prestigious One57 tower. This Billionaires' Row residence boasts unbeatable 360-degree views of Central Park, the East and Hudson Rivers, and the iconic Manhattan skylines. Encompassing 6,231 sq. ft. of elegance, this full-floor condo features designer finishes, white oak floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows with motorized curtains for optimal comfort.

A private elevator landing welcomes you to a grand foyer, leading to a breathtaking 57-ft great room with custom tray ceilings and chandeliers. The open-concept family room and kitchen are perfect for entertaining, featuring custom built-ins, an eat-in island, and top-of-the-line Miele appliances. The primary suite, situated in its own private wing, offers a true sanctuary with a 22-ft walk-in closet, a spacious bedroom, and a luxurious marble-wrapped bathroom.

The residence also includes two en-suite bedrooms with large closets, two additional bedrooms with shared bathroom access, and a laundry room with a utility sink and washer/dryer. Sale of the property includes storage and a private entrance for residents on 58th street. One57 is a pet-friendly, luxury condominium that provides unparalleled Park Hyatt service and world-class amenities in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Residents of One57 enjoy valet parking, a private fitness center, dining and entertaining rooms, a screening and performance room, a pet spa, a library, and a billiards room. Additional Park Hyatt amenities include a state-of-the-art health club, pool, spa, business center, and housekeeping service. With Central Park just around the corner and Carnegie Hall across the street, this exclusive address places you in the epicenter of high-end dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that define New York's luxury lifestyle.

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The Highest residence in the world hitting the market

Just listed the highest residence in the world in now on the market. It will also be the most expensive listing in the U.S. and it’s on track to set records. Ryan Serhant the listing broker currently listed for $250,000,000.

It’s 1,416 feet high (4.5 football fields high), it spans three floors, from the 129th-131st floors and it’s 17,545 square feet of interior living space and 1,433 square feet of outdoor space. It has a ballroom (the highest private ballroom in the world) and a grand salon, 2 kitchens – one is a private catering kitchen and one is a private family kitchen – and you can see the curve in the horizon from that height.

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Step Up 66 Floors Up Central Park Tower

With residents officially moving in, and on the heels of celebrity planner Colin Cowie being tapped as the building's lifestyle curator, Central Park Tower is offering a first look inside a private residence designed by global designer & Australian-based Blainey North.

Related: Central Park Tower Unveils World's Highest Private Residential Club

Blainey, in her first foray designing a residence in the US, was tapped with reimagining a 3,165-square-foot three-bedroom, three-bathroom on the 66th floor for $21,890,000. With over 20 years of experience and a waiting list of up to two years, Blainey's eponymous interior and architecture studio, Blainey North & Associates, has worked across an array of different projects from prestigious residences for A-list celebrities and captains of industry, to mega yachts, restaurants, and now the walls of the tallest residential tower.

With stunning views of Central Park as the backdrop, Blainey designed the living room (also dubbed “The Grand Salon”) with artwork by Dan Schneiger. Nearly all of the furniture in the entry, Grand Salon, Master Bedroom and Study are from the Blainey North collection. Other pieces that Blainey sourced externally include items by Gabrielle Scott, The Rug Company, Amy Somerville, The Urban Electric Co and more. She also incorporated an eclectic selection of wallpaper: the master bedroom boasts an ivory and gold woven wallpaper while the second bedroom, envisioned as a little girls oasis, boasts a soft pink satin wallpaper.

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Where You Can Now Eat In New York City

Hungry for breakfast but something besides the perfect egg sandwich on the street. Brunch is popular, but the most important meal of the day is often the most skipped. Breakfast shouldn't be boring, because you are not. Not sure where to get the best breakfast in New York City? Don't worry, we've got you coved, now set your alarm for tomorrow's breakfast because this is where you can find us.

Hole in the Wall serves brunch favorites at their FiDi (15 Cliff St.), Murray Hill (626 1st Avenue), Flatiron at Hotel Henri (37 W 24th St.) and Williamsburg (292 Bedford Avenue) locations. Signature dishes from Executive Chef Brent Hudson range from sweet to savory for any mood. The menu includes his Wagon Wheel Waffles with vanilla whipped cream cheese, strawberry jam, torched marshmallow and Nutella sauce, and a Pulled Pork Benedict featuring 12-hour slow-braised pork, poached eggs, burnt butter hollandaise and beet relish on sourdough. Sip on a Jalapeno Bloody Mary, a Blood Orange Negroni, an Aperol Spritz or a Mimosa anytime of day. Brunch at FiDi is available Friday - Sunday 9am - 5pm, Murray Hill: Wednesday - Sunday 9am - 5pm, Flatiron: Monday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm and Sat - Sun 9am - 4:30pm and Williamsburg: Monday - Sunday 9am - 4:30pm     

Egg Shop has reinvented the egg and proved that an egg can be the star of any dish at their Nolita (151 Elizabeth St.)  and Williamsburg (138 N 8th St.) locations. On the sandwich end, Egg Shop offers the Egg Shop B.E.C. with broken yolk, Vermont white cheddar, pepper bacon, tomato jam, and pickled jalapeno on a brioche roll. Or chow down on their cruisers like the Brisket Chilaquiles made with slow-cooked brisket, over easy, fried tortilla, jack cheese, salsa roja, cotija, sour cream, jalapeno, pickled onion, and cilantro. Wash it all down with a refreshing Breakfast Mule and the day is yours. Nolita is open Friday 9am - 3pm & Saturday - Sunday 9am - 4pm and the Williamsburg location is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am - 3pm & Saturday - Saturday 9am - 4pm.   

Carnegie Diner & Cafe (205 W. 57th St.) in the heart of Midtown features an extensive all-day breakfast menu, which includes a Lobster Benedict, Avocado Toast, a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles, crepes and French Toast in addition to bagels, croissants and muffins. Enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee for $3.50 or unlimited mimosas for $19.95 per person. The diner is open every day from 7am - 10pm.

Loulou (176 8th Ave) in Chelsea offers weekend brunch with delectable options like a Gruyere’ Omelet with fine herbs, roasted heirloom tomato and a frisee salad, a Mandarin Parfait with Greek yogurt, mandarin, blueberry, coconut and house granola, and a stellar Croissant French Toast with a Mandarin Date Compote, blood orange, walnuts and mascarpone. Terremoto Coffee is served day and night in addition to a variety of brunch cocktails and fresh juices and smoothies.

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Indulge in Breakfast at These Three Spots in NYC

We all know where to eat dinner or even a power lunch, but breakfast hasn’t been getting the love the most important meal of the day should. While being overlooked by Brunch, we’re highlighting three spots where you can eat the best breakfast in New York City any day of the week.

Hole in the Wall 

Hole in the Wall serves brunch favorites at both their FiDi (15 Cliff St.) and Murray Hill (626 1st Avenue) locations from 9am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday. Signature dishes from Executive Chef Brent Hudson include his Brekkie Bagel with double-smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, American cheese, fresh tomato, pickles, Verde mayonnaise and a side of waffle fries, Chili Scrambled Eggs with tomato kimchi salsa, sambal emulsion, avo and shaved parmesan, and a Pulled Pork Benedict featuring 12-hour slow-braised pork, poached eggs, burnt butter hollandaise and beet relish.  

Carnegie Diner & Cafe 

Carnegie Diner & Cafe (205 W. 57th St.) in the heart of Midtown features an extensive all-day breakfast menu, which includes a Lobster Benedict, Steak & Organic Eggs, a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles and French Toast in addition to bagels, croissants and muffins. Enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee for $3.50 or unlimited mimosas for $19.95 per person Monday - Sunday from 9am - 9pm.

Loulou 

Loulou (176 8th Ave) in Chelsea just kicked off weekday breakfast service, featuring the Gruyere’ Omelet with fine herbs, roasted heirloom tomato and a frisee salad, a Mandarin Parfait with Greek yogurt, mandarin, blueberry, coconut and house granola, and a Smoked Salmon sandwich with capers, arugula, crème Fraiche and ciabatta. Terremoto Coffee is served day and night. Brunch is available from 9am - 12pm Monday - Friday and from 11am - 5pm on weekends.

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Take A Look At This Carnegie Hill Home For $2,400,000

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A new listing has just popped up on Park Avenue in the Carnegie Hill area in New York City. This 2 bedroom, 3 bath apartment has breathtaking views of the city and amazing architecture that allows for natural light. Located at Apartment 5D at 1070 Park Avenue, the apartment is listed at $2,400,000.

The apartment is in an ideal New York City location, which is near Central Park and attractions like The Metropolitan and  the Guggenheim museums. Care to shop? You will find exclusive retail on nearby Madison Avenue as well a few grocery stores to choose from. The apartment is close to subway and bus stations making for easy access to public transportation.

High ceilings at about 9’4” give this apartment character by making it feel spacious. The living room has a wood burning fireplace to make cold winter nights just a little bit warmer, and the views allow for year-round New York City ambiance. The apartment has two bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has views of the northern part of the city and is newly carpeted with Berber carpeting.

The apartment has a large dining room to enjoy meals in, but it can also be transformed into a room of the owners choice such as a library or office. The kitchen has white cabinetry, a washer/dryer, a wine refrigerator and multiple appliances to fit your needs.

The building itself is home to many amenities including a fitness center, private storage, laundry, and an outdoor basketball court. There is a full time doorman and concierge to help with anything that you need. The building is also pet-friendly.

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111 West 57th Street Has A Selling Spree Post Shut Down

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111 West 57th Street has announced it has sold two $30 million residences since the Governor’s shut down order took place. While the real estate market is experiencing challenges due to the pandemic, 111 West 57th Street is proving to be an outlier.

Residence 70 was purchased for around the list price of $30.5 million by an international buyer who viewed the apartment and signed a contract in less than 30 days. Residence 64 was purchased for around $30 million by a local buyer who before the shutdown viewed the home and signed a contract after the Governor’s order took place.

Both residences are located within 111 West 57th Street's 1,428-foot tower, the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere. The development includes the historic landmarked Steinway Hall building which recently began closings and is comprised of a limited collection of 14 unique homes. JDS Development Group, Property Markets Group and Spruce Capital Partners are the developers of 111 West 57th Street, which features architecture by SHoP Architects and interior architecture by Studio Sofield.

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Listing With The Best Natural Light

Staying in? Aren’t we all. Windows invite more than just aesthetic and beauty into our homes. Large windows allow for more open exposure to natural light, which often assists in increasing our moods, energy levels, and even sleeping patterns. Adopting a more positive mood because of your body's adaptation to its natural sleeping patterns.  These new listings have beautiful high-rise windows spanning from the living spaces to the bathroom- inviting happier moods and beautiful views.

These new listings are found at the 'second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere'. Designed by SHoP Architects and including interior architecture by Studio Sofield, this building is in Steinway Hall - historic for their original design by Warren and Wetmore the architects behind the construction of New York landmark Grand Central Station. Mixing classic and contemporary, these are a part of Studio Sofield’s limited collection of light-filled, pre-war residences in one of Midtown’s most beloved landmarks.

Residence 16N: $8,750,000

Ceilings and windows as high as the sky, the ceiling height can go as high as 20 feet in some spaces within 16N. Equipped with 2 bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms, the entrance foyer features a white macauba stone floor and an exquisite powder room finished in jewel onyx. The floors are custom smoke gray solid oak floors throughout with a parquet pattern in the living room. On particularly beautiful days, spend some time on the terrace you can enter from the kitchen.

Residence 17S: $17,995,000

This two-floor duplex comes equipped with 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The dramatic entrance foyer comes with open windows in the 23ft ceiling space. For formal entertaining, the dining room features two west-facing windows with bright, open views over 57th Street. The oversized kitchen with a breakfast room is perfect for informal dining and has two large windows offering northern exposures. The kitchen includes a countertop and backsplash in Cristallo Gold quartzite and top-of-the-line appliances.

635 West 42nd Street, #24F

Also located in Midtown West, this Hell's Kitchen residence faces all directions with floor to ceiling windows that provide an abundance of natural light. In case you want to enjoy the beautiful weather outside, the apartment building has a roof deck overlooking the entire skyline. The Atelier building is a luxury 45 story modern condo building, with 24-hour concierge/valet, a fitness center, landscaped terraces and a sundeck. The apartment includes beautiful oak floors in this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom space, listed at $1,625,000.

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Central Park Tower Unveils World's Highest Private Residential Club

Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world at 1,550 feet, is announcing that it will be home to the world’s highest private club in a residential building. The developer is Extell Development Company, which pioneered the development of ultra-luxury condominiums along Billionaire’s Row with One57, and is once again redefining luxury living with Central Park Tower's 100th Floor. 

Located over 1,000 in the air, the 100th Floor at Central Park Tower is the heart of Central Park Club, an exclusive offering of approximately 50,000 square feet of thoughtfully curated luxury services and amenities across three floors. The meticulously crafted 100th floor spans over 8,300 square feet and includes a private ballroom, dining room, bar, full-service kitchen, and wine and cigar lounges—all with incomparable Central Park Tower and skyline views.   

Extell has tapped some of the world’s most sought-after Michelin-starred chefs and culinary experts to offer an unparalleled food and beverage program for Central Park Club, giving residents access to world-renowned culinary experiences without ever needing to step outside. Additionally, the unique amenity offerings at Central Park Tower will be managed by a renowned lifestyle specialist—name to be released at a later date, but it’s one you’ll know! The stunning interiors of the 100th Floor were designed by the internationally celebrated design firm Rottet Studio, who also designed the building's residential interiors.   

Additional amenities at Central Park Tower, located on the 14th and 16th floors, will include an expansive outdoor terrace with swimming pool and cabanas for entertaining, private screening room, residents’ lounge, children’s playground, a full floor of health, wellness, and spa amenities with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and more.  

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NYC Thanksgiving Parade: Where and Where not to Watch

One of the biggest events of the year is finally approaching! New York City’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. For those of you who have never been or are looking for a new place to set up and watch, here are the top spots around the city that will give you the best view as well as places you might want to avoid. The parade takes place from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day.

72nd Street/Central Park West and 61st Street

 Here you will be close to central park and have the most perfect view of the parade’s beginning. Central park west will allow you to have a more spacious viewing point and you can set up chairs if you get to the event early.

34th Street and 38th Street on 6th Avenue, and 34th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue.

These areas you should avoid all together because they will be closed for broadcasting crews to show the parade.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade official viewing area on 34th Street

Depending on how you want your experience at the parade to be, you can either choose this destination or completely avoid it. The official viewing area is found on 34th street is the most congested viewing area at the parade. You can camp out a day in advance to try and score a good view or you can avoid the huge crowd and choose a different location such as the corner of Bryant Park.

Wherever you choose to enjoy the parade, make sure to stay warm, be safe, and have fun!