Travel

My New York

City Guides
When I visit New York I always have a hit list of places that I have go to.  When I first went I relied on the wonderful and ever informative Luxe guides to tell me where to go. Then over time I found my own places to add.  This is my complete city guide for the concrete jungle.

Wolfgang's Steak House

Eat Steak at  WolfGang’s for an authentic over the top New York experience. I rolled home afterwards.

Tokyo Bay Sushi

Sushi at Tokyo Bay is great. Fresh, fast and small. I love the local atmosphere and calm dining experience is a port in the storm of the city.

The Odeon

Find classic diner food at The Odeon. Yummy classics in an authentic setting.

Shake Shack

For me the Burgers at Shake Shack are perfection and better in NYC than London (for no real reason). The meat melts in your mouth.

Pop Burger

Pop Burger only  makes sliders. They are super cute and a perfect stop off from shopping.

Bubby's

The best fried chicken and everything else I have ever had is at Bubby’s.

Pie Face

Pie’s at Pie Face

Papaya Dog

Hot Dogs at Papaya Dog (and Gray’s Papaya) are my idea of food heaven, however I have been know to enjoy several from the most clean looking street vendors

Patricia Field

Unusual fashion finds at Patricia Field. Curated by the great stylistic mind behind SATC, imagine what you will find within.

Manolo Blahnik

The Classic New York Shoe is only to be found at Manolo Blahnik. My great shoe love, this store has the best selection in the world and the most lovely shop assistants.

Ricky's Beauty Supplies

All your beauty needs will be met at Ricky’s. I go every trip to stock up on hard to find products.

Venus by Maris Tash

Unusual luxury body piercing jewellery at Maria Tash Venus, hard to find pieces all together in one place.

Bergdorf Goodman

The one stop shop, home of it all, Bergdorf Goodman. Also find great eats on the top floor.

Stubbs and Wootton

I get all my slippers at Stubbs and Wootton. The most comfortable shoes ever.

Les Toiles du Sole

Stripes galore at Les Toiles du Sole, perfect for fabric or beach bags, they even have a custom order service that will help you create your hearts desire.

Second Hand Rose

Vintage Wallpaper can be found at Second Hand Rose. A wonderful store to visit and shop in.

The Greenwich Hotel

This hotel is so understated with amazing celebrity spottings. The Greenwich Hotel is a wonderful place to stay but also has great food so pop in for their american italian too.

Soho House Hotel and Club

Keep cool in the Sun at the ever famous Soho House Hotel and Club.

The Jane Hotel

Super Hipster Luxe at The Jane Hotel.

The Highline

Do something timeless and walk the Highline.

MOMA

One of the best international art collections can be found at the MOMA. Spend the morning educating yourself and then walk across the street to Manolo Blahnik to reward yourself afterwards.

The MET

Visit temple treasures through to society portraits and everything in between at The MET.

The Guggenheim

The outside as much at the inside at The Guggenheim

The Frick Collection

My favourite collection in the whole world at The Frick Collection

Central Park Zoo

Do a New York classic and visit the Central Park Zoo. I always visit the penguins and then eat a pretzel while I watch the sealions.

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Fashion

“You’ve got to know the rules before you can break ’em. Otherwise, it’s no fun.”

Outfits

The weather finally feels like summer in London. The whites are out and Wimbledon is here.  I love tennis so it’s always a great time of year to be in London.  The arrival of warm weather has also meant that I have been able to wear more of my summer closet.

As you know I love trouser suits and have worn them a few times in posts here. I have wanted a white wide leg suit for some time and finally I found the perfect one. This one is so much fun. It makes me feel like a character from Miami Vice! (You might know that is where the quote on the title of the post comes from).

Suit Jacket and Pants Tibi (gifted)

Camisole Agent Provocateur

Clutch Estoite (gifted)

Sunglasses Tom Ford

Studded Ring ASOS

Shoes Joseph Azagury

Photos by Kit Lee
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Food

Tomato Sauce Base

Extras • Hot Sauces • Savoury • Vegetarian

This is another great recipe base. It can be used as it is to make a wonderful pasta sauce or you can add meatballs to it.  It can also be used as a soup if you add 1 cup of Stock (chicken or Vegetable) to it. If you prefer a bit more spice in your life… add 1 tsp Chill Powder, a sprinkle of Tabasco Sauce, a few finely chopped Pepperdew Peppers and 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce.

  1. Half or quarter the tomatoes and place them in t roasting dish. sprinkle the oregano around and then season with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Roast at 180ºC for 30mins.
  3. Remove from the oven and place through a food mill (or if you don’t have one, remove the skins with tongs and blitz it in a food processor till smooth with a few chunks).
  4. Heat a pan on a very low flame and soften the onions and garlic, until they are almost clear looking and very soft. Add these to your tomato sauce and all the spices and wine.
  5. Bring this to the boil and then simmer for 15 mins (if you have very wet tomatoes you may need to do this for longer so that the mixture can reduce).
Photos by Kit Lee
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