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Julie Danziger of EMBARK Beyond

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

I first started following EMBARK Beyond in 2020 while locked down in London, and I was immediately inspired by their forward-thinking approach. Fast forward five years, and the company has achieved even more. Julie Danziger, Co-Founder of EMBARK Beyond, is now also a Founding Member of my Breakfast Club, making this journey even more special. [...]

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Elizabeth Mullins of the fifth avenue Hotel

June 22, 2024January 23, 2025 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

I met Elizabeth through my amazing Breakfast Club ladies who wanted us to connect and meet. Little did I know, Elizabeth Mullins would turn out to be the most inspiring woman I have met in recent memory. Our worlds seemed to be similar with both of us coming from diplomatic backgrounds, having grown up seeing [...]

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interview with Frederic Fekkai

January 23, 2024March 3, 2025 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

I’ve been absolutely obsessed with the Frédéric Fekkai salon at The Mark Hotel for as long as I can remember. There’s something about it that just stands out—maybe it’s the sheer glamour, the impeccable service, or the perfect location—but it truly embodies what luxury should be. And of course, Frédéric Fekkai himself is a legend [...]

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Autumn in New York

November 19, 2023November 21, 2023 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

I was welcomed with open arms. The way you return home after a long semester at college, and you're homesick and all you need is to ground yourself again. Many people will think it is absolutely delusional to think that New York and Manhattan can ground me or serve as a place to build real [...]

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Coffee with Dede Lahman of Clinton St Baking Co.

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

I came across Clinton St. Baking Co. during 2020's lockdowns. Not being able to visit New York, I resorted to living through some amazing channels, including Insider New York that showed us some of the best spots for pancakes. I became obsessed with Clinton St. Baking and was very keen to get behind the scenes [...]

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INTERVIEW with Michael McCarty

January 22, 2023June 26, 2024 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

For as long as I can remember, I have loved a party and there is no better party than a great restaurant alive with conversation, clinking glasses, smooth service and delicious food.. Michael is an enigmatic personality. He is what restaurateurs should be like - warm, welcoming and with a presence that all guests recognise. [...]

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A Sanctuary in Times Square

August 5, 2022August 7, 2022 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

When people talk Times Square, they're usually referring to extremely busy and full of tourists. Very few people want to stay in Times Square because the assumption has always been big hotels, impersonal service and chain restaurants and a very overwhelming atmosphere. I personally enjoy staying in the neighborhood due to many reasons. It is [...]

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The Walker Hotel TriBeca

June 13, 2022June 22, 2022 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

The Walker has become a home away from home. It's a wonderful feeling when you revisit a hotel or restaurant, and you're immediately recognised by the staff. It's also wonderful when you're checking out and the staff asks when you'll be back. All these small details make a world of a difference. The Walker Hotel [...]

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An afternoon at Devocion

March 8, 2022 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

I stumbled upon Devocion when a friend discovered my coffee blog and encouraged me to pay a visit. I wasn't aware that there could be such a thing as the 'freshest coffee available bean to cup' or of the concept of 'sparkling coffee' both of which are available at Devocion. I organised to visit the [...]

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A week at Jacques….

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Saira RasheedLeave a comment

I have been visiting The Lowell for years and needless to say, it is a home away from home but rarely did I spend the amount of time I did during this trip, mingling with guests, the team at Jacques and The Club Room and realising how well connected the place can be if you [...]

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