Chapter Coffee was one of the last places I really wanted to visit prior to lockdown, but things closed down so quickly I missed the opportunity. Being stuck at home during the lockdown and trying to motivate myself was difficult. However, brands have become increasingly creative during this time and coffee is one thing I [...]
Lockdown has given me a chance to connect to some very inspiring women and patrons of the arts and hospitality industry. During the lockdown, I have been reading some books from the Reese Witherspoon Bookclub which I have really enjoyed. Whilst researching for recommendations I came across Deborah's book, Finding Mrs. Ford, and realized Deborah [...]
Lockdown has given me the opportunity to discover some wonderful brands and connect with some amazing entrepreneurs. I have always loved perfume and really did miss my stroll through various perfume halls. Connecting to Tonya has been wonderful as she has launched an extremely versatile brand with a beautiful story behind it and I have [...]
I have spent a lot of time with Victoria in recent months. I used to work with Jo Malone and Ormonde Jayne where I became quite obsessed with quality perfume and candles. In recent years, a lot of friends started gifting me candles. I guess it is one of the most neutral gifts. Those gifts started sparking [...]
We’re a bit of a nutty family. I was born in 1990 but my older siblings ensured we had watched many movies from well before our times. For instance, The Odd Couple. What I love about the Odd Couple is how it depicts New York and some things have not changed! For instance, traditional diners. [...]
This lockdown has only taught me one thing. To not take anything for granted and to ensure as soon as we are out of this, do everything I have wanted to do. This involves a lot of coffee, tequila beverages, and food plus soaking up the best hotel atmospheres. I want to revisit every place [...]
When it comes to experiencing the 'real' New York, there is nothing more authentic than experiencing Eli Zabar's food stores, restaurants, and delis! I passed by Eli's several times during my visits to New York over the years but I didn't really know the extent of the offering until I visited Eli's Market on the [...]
Carol Becker is the President of William Greenberg Desserts. I heard about William Greenberg Desserts through the owner of The Lowell Hotel and Carol is the president of bakery that has several locations across NY and also delivers. William Greenberg is an institution of the Upper East Side and New York in the bakery department! [...]
I met Susan Miller entirely by fate. I was meeting some friends at Fred’s for brunch during a visit and there she was chatting to me whilst I waited for a table at the bar. I had no clue who Susan Miller was back then but our conversation was so meaningful and has been every [...]
I discovered Sant Ambroeus during my first solo (adulthood) visit to New York in 2014. I was recommended by the concierge at the Mark Hotel. I loved everything about it. The understatedness yet quintessential Italian hospitality, the coffee, and ambiance. I met with the Head of Operations, Lorenzo Antonelli, who has worked with the group [...]
