I haven’t been writing as much about food these past few weeks, possibly due to my tight fitting pants.

But after a recent lunch with two friends who freely admitted to carrying some extra baggage on their waistlines (and no holding back on dessert), I thought “I need to get back in the game”.

One of these friends lives halfway around the world, in a bone dry climate, and when he visits New York there is always a pilgrimage to Tarallucci E Vino, on 18th Street, between 5th Avenue and Broadway.  Whether stopping in for a meal, coffee, or an aperitivo here’s why this restaurant is a perennial favorite.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

More than a delicious meal, a day to remember all the things we are thankful for.

But it was a delicious meal!

Thank you Mom!

Leslie

I wanted to wish a happy 15th birthday celebration to the organization Recycle-A-Bicycle.

Recycle-A-Bicycle is a community-based bike shop and non-profit organization that partners with New York City public schools to provide education and job training programs to NYC youth.  Through programs such as Earn-A-Bike, Ride Club, Cycle Craft, and the Summer Youth Employment Program, RAB teaches young people the importance of cycling, recycling and more.

To celebrate their 15th birthday I have donated three framed bike series photos that will be auctioned at their Annual Benefit Auction

Monday, December 14th 200, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

at Superfine: 126 Front Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn

If you are in the market for a bike, twelve orange NY400 Batavus Bicycles were generously donated to Recycle-A-Bicycle by the Government of the Netherlands and will be auctioned and raffled off at the benefit.

I won’t be in New York for the event but I encourage you to attend and kick start your holiday shopping with the purchase of a bike or bike themed artwork, as jewelry, lamps and more.

Admissions start at $20 and all proceeds directly support Recycle-A-Bicycle’s youth and environmental programming.

Enjoy and Happy Shopping!

Leslie

There is always a first for my blog and this is a very exciting first.

Cocodot.com has offered The L-List readers a special promotion.

By using the promotional code:

cocobeta

You will receive 1 free event and 5 free cards!

A $24 Value.

Take advantage of this special offer.

Enjoy!

Leslie

A long time ago, during another life, I worked at a beauty company called Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.

I worked with a small group of talented people.  And like myself, most of my colleagues have since left the company.  Some are still involved in beauty but others have developed their careers in new directions.

One of these persons is Laura and she has just launched cocodot.com.   A service of beautiful, ad-free, online invitations and greetings for all occasions.  Cocodot allows users to save time and money on printing, postage and design.

Invites can be customized with photos and text and a personal dashboard allows you to manage events, addresses, RSVP’s and more.

So before you select your next set of invitations or greetings visit cocodot.com for some very beautiful, very green stationary options.

Enjoy!

Leslie