Posts Categorized: Good Hood News

5.23.2013

Park Avenue Turned High Line?

Architects are rethinking the median down Park Avenue. Why not a High Line-esque public park that would offer pedestrians a space to actually use, rather than impatiently pass through? One proposal depicts a promenade stretching all the way from 14th Street to 125thStreet, bringing yet another green space to the Upper East Side. http://inhabitat.com/nyc/architects-reimagine-park-avenue-as-a-high-line-for-the-upper-east-side/

5.22.2013

The Personal Sushi Chef Experience

Sushi is an art form, and for Toshio Oguma, who was the executive sushi chef at Morimoto, his restaurant Tanoshi reflects this. The tiny ten-seat restaurant offers a chef’s choice menu of sushi made with the freshest fish on the market, and all for about $50 a meal. The sushi is so good you don’t even need soy sauce. Tanoshi

1375 York Ave.

(646) 727-9056

tanoshisushinyc.com

5.20.2013

Museum Mile Festival

Tuesday, June 11th from 6-9pm. Fifth Avenue between 82nd-105th Streets. Get your face painted at 88th, inspire young artists with a live model drawing class for kids at 90th, make some chalk drawings with museum educators on 91st, and catch Paul Labarbera and Rockbeat Music Group at 100th! Museum Mile Festival museummilefestival.org

5.17.2013

Coming Soon–Just Salad

Just Salad is opening a new location this month near 83rd Street, bringing a healthy meal option to the neighborhood. Build your own salad or wrap, or choose from a menu of Chef Designed options like the Pesto Chicken Paradise made with arugula-mesclun mix, pesto chicken, roasted tomatoes, red onions, fresh mozzarella, broccoli, and your choice of dressing ($9.39 for the salad, $8.79 for the wrap). Just Salad 1471 3rd Ave. (212) 244-1111 http://justsalad.com/

5.16.2013

Put a Spring in Your Step

One of our favorite neighborhood hotspots, Galo Shoes, is having a sale on their new handmade collection featuring these adorable wedges, at 15% off now through May 19th! Also available online with the code SPRING2013. Galo Shoes 825 Lexington Ave (212) 832-3922 895 Madison Ave (212) 744-7936 http://www.galoshoes.com/

5.15.2013

Make This

It’s one of the most exciting times of the year—Asparagus Season! Get a bunch (or two, or three) of local asparagus at the 82nd Street Green Market, and make this Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart for a delicious spring dinner. Not only is it an exemplary way to feature this seasonal veggie, it’s also easy! http://www.foodfanatic.com/2013/04/asparagus-tart-covered-with-goat-cheese-goodness

5.13.2013

Brooklyn Balloon Company

Robert Moy, master balloon-folder, isn’t going to make you just another balloon dog. He’ll make you a wearable Darth Vader helmet with a light saber or wearable butterfly wings. He’ll make you an adult-size T-Rex if you give him half an hour. Needless to say, he’s a hit at kid’s parties. http://brooklynballooncompany.com/

5.12.2013

Celebrate The Great Gatsby

The Plaza Hotel was a real-life hang out for Fitzgerald, and has an important role in The Great Gatsby, so a tributary Fitzgerald Suite seems only natural. Guests can stay in the art deco suite adorned with historical photographs of Fitzgerald and his wife and read his entire works or watch films and documentaries about the author. The Plaza also curated a menu meant to give you a taste of the 1920′s, including a tea time meal of scones and Deviled Quail Egg Salad. And, of course, a decadent champagne bar at The Rose Club featuring Gatsby Hour every Wednesday and Thursday with live jazz music for a roarin’ good time. The Plaza Hotel

768 Fifth Ave. (between 58th & 59th St.)

(212) 759-3000

theplazany.com

5.10.2013

Mother’s Day Brunch

Moms are always concerned that your eating well. Show her you know how, and treat her to a delicious meal at Arabelle’s Mother’s Day Brunch ($145). The salad buffet options include Strawberry and Watercress Salad with goat cheese, Lobster Salad, Seasonal Melons, an Artesian Cheese Platter, and Grilled Asparagus with Virginia Ham. And that’s only the appetizer. For an entrée, you can have Alaskan King Salmon with a saffron risotto cake and ratatouille or Lobster Hash and Poached Eggs. Not to mention a mimosa, coffee and tea, and thedessert buffet. Arabelle

37 E. 64th St.

(212) 606-4647

arabellerestaurant.com

5.9.2013

Feeling Fresh

A 45-minute Ancienne Ultimate Age-Delay Facial is the ultimate gift for mom this Mother’s Day. Not because she needs it, of course, but because after the pampering at this boutique spa, she’ll receive the equivalent amount ($125) to in store credit, which she can spend immediately afterward and treat herself to what she really wants. Fresh

1367 Third Ave.

(212) 585-3400

http://www.fresh.com/