New york times square new years eve

afternoon tea at the gorgeous Oscar Wilde lounge earlier in the year. But it was last year in July (when our Oscar was just a twinkle in the eye) that I first tried the restaurant Laurent. Back then the restaurant was brand new – but I already knew I was fan of the food of Executive Chef Laurent Tourondel having tried his cuisine in Miami a few years ago.  … [Read more...] about A New York Inspired Brunch at Laurent at Hotel Cafe Royal

The Andaz experience begins the moment you arrive through the bronze-coloured doors of our midtown Manhattan hotel and greeted by an Andaz Host. Have a drink in the bar downstairs while checking in via iPads. The whole experience feels very boutique, plus the welcome drink is a blessing and helps to pass the time while the process takes place. A really nice touch. Rooms are large loft-style rooms, spacious by Manhattan standards and minimalist in design with a great bed. Rooms are between 322 and 404 square feet but the high ceilings make them feel larger. Ask for a room as high up as possible as there is some minor street noise in the lower level rooms. The higher rooms have a superb view and a window seat so that you feel like you are sitting in your very own loft apartment. There are also 47 spacious suites offer private balconies or landscaped terraces. … [Read more...] about Best Hyatt New York: Park Vs Grand Vs Andaz Vs Centric

A new South Korean law will bar citizens with a record of domestic violence from marrying immigrants, following recent uproar over a Korean man brutally beating his Vietnamese wife. The country’s Justice Ministry said in a legislative notice published Thursday that the new amendment to South Korea’s Immigration Control Law is expected to take effect in a year. … [Read more...] about New law to ban foreign spouses for abusive S Koreans

London [UK] London is also among the top destinations to spend your New Year’s Eve. The city is lit up, and buildings pull out all the stops to make this moment a memorable one. If you are a fan of British royalty, you may visit sites such as Kensington Palace, where Queen Victoria was born. You can settle down in one of London’s oldest pubs like the Old Bell Tavern. You can see the fireworks for free from hilltops such as Parliament Hill, Primrose Hill, Alexandra Palace, and Greenwich Park.  … [Read more...] about Top 5 Destinations to Spend New Year’s Eve in Europe

MLB is moving its offices in January to the west side of midtown Manhattan, near Rockefeller Center, in the tower above the retail store. The sport has been in its current offices, near Grand Central Terminal, since 1999. The new location will also house Major League Baseball Advanced Media, which has been farther downtown in Chelsea. … [Read more...] about Rags to riches: MLB to open NYC retail store at new offices