The L-List » New York http://www.thel-list.com Everyday escapes and ideas to enjoy life a little more ... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:16:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 LADURÉE Christmas http://www.thel-list.com/2011/12/28/laduree-christmas/ http://www.thel-list.com/2011/12/28/laduree-christmas/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:10:46 +0000 Leslie http://www.thel-list.com/?p=4296 Laduree, NYIt has been a very Ladurée Christmas in New York.

Laduree, NYReceiving, enjoying, waiting, and giving…

Laduree, NYI hope your Christmas was just as tasty and sweet.

Laduree, NYHappy Holidays!

xoxo

Leslie

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Lunch, Cafe Delectica NYCI’m adventurous but I like to be sure of the quality of my food.

Breakfast, Cafe Delectica NYCMy neighborhood cafe will be opening a second location soon.

Lunch, Cafe Delectica NYCI think the workers and residents of NoMad (North of Madison Square Park) will be very happy when this cafe is ready for business.

I’ll let you know when the doors open.

Leslie

 

 

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Hazel & Moe 2010Although I don’t like being late…

Hazel & Moe 2010

I still have a little time to send my gift.

Hazel & Moe 2010But I have been meaning to share this part of my gift.

Hazel & Moe 2010

It took me longer than planned to get to it.

Hazel & Moe 2010 Some gifts are nice when they are a little delayed.

Hazel & Moe 2010

I think this one is beautiful!

Enjoy!

Leslie

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New York, NYBut on occasion it happens.

New York, NYInitially this post was full of bright vibrant colored photos…

New York, NYBut black and white just seemed to be a better fit today.

Enjoy!

Leslie

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Teddy BearDealing with the cold…

Teddy BearAnd on other days soaking in the sunshine.

Teddy BearHe even has a few body guards…

I just like that he sits in the middle of midtown watching all the busy business people scurrying by.

Enjoy!

Leslie

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Papabubble CandyLarge or small, a gift says I care and I’m thinking of you.

Papabubble CandyI was given an incredible gift this Fall, out of the blue, for no reason at all.  It wasn’t the gift but the caring and generosity that touched me.

Papabubble CandyIn January I offered a friend a gift that normally would not have been accepted.  But I told her she had to because it’s rare and wonderful to offer and accept a gift for no reason other than you can and want to.

Papabubble CandyThese sweet gifts are from the Papabubble candy store in New York City.  They are beautiful, yummy, customizable, and made right here in New York City.

And maybe the perfect gift to give for no reason at all…

Enjoy!

Leslie

Papabubble - 380A Broome Street, New York, NY 10013  Tel: (212) 966-2599

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays

Hope your holidays are as sweet as these decorations.

Happy Holidays

Enjoy!

xoxo

Les

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I had a series of photos from Butter Lane, one of my favorite cupcake shops in the city, and a few wishes for the year ahead.

This year – I wasn’t sure to post again about my birthday but I did want to challenge myself with some new cupcake shots but couldn’t find the time.

I didn’t have my Canon but I did get my wish of taking pictures of Coconut Vanilla, Banana Peanut Butter, Maple Pecan and Hazel Nut Chocolate Butter Lane cupcakes thanks to my friends Fran and Helen – Thanks girls!

My friend Maria would say this is a sign for the year ahead and I agree.  I don’t have a list of wishes to share this year but I do want to share a big THANK YOU to everyone I saw today and for the reminder that sometimes the things we want come in the most unexpected packages.

Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes!!!!

xoxo

Les

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CiaraI think my friend Ciara looks great with her tousled hair, a big smile, and a good part of lunch still on her shirt (Mom is probably relieved I cropped that part out).

Ciara I took these shots in July and I’m just getting to them.  Did someone say “Organized”?

Enjoy!

Leslie

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]]> http://www.thel-list.com/2010/09/14/3679/feed/ 1 New York Questions http://www.thel-list.com/2010/09/07/new-york-questions/ http://www.thel-list.com/2010/09/07/new-york-questions/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:02:42 +0000 Leslie http://www.thel-list.com/?p=3641 Met Life Building, New York City I was asked several times last week the following questions… “Are you in New York?” and “Have you been to Eataly?”

Obika, New YorkThe answers were repeatedly “Yes” and “Yes”.

Obika, New YorkIf you don’t live in New York or you live under a rock Eataly is Mario Battali and partners’ just opened 50,000 square foot shrine to all things Italian.  The space is a mix of restaurants and food counters surrounded by a gourmet food market.

Taralucci e Vino, 10th Street New YorkThe selection of Italian imports is amazing and I was grateful to get my first taste of parmesan cut fresh from a wheel.  But other than the mixed organization of market, restaurants and finding the entrance, the experience isn’t Italian.  It’s Ceasars Palace married to Whole Foods…just much better looking.

MenuThe fact that I’m not a fan of slow moving crowds or paying $25.00 for a bar of imported Torrone didn’t help.   And with an Abercrombie and Fitch like line out the door I’m pretty sure I won’t be back for a long time.

Obika, New YorkThis place will do great with neighborhood residents and workers needing more lunch and dinner choices as well as visitors who will include it as a must see destination.

Tarallucci E VinoBut if you can’t get to Italy you don’t need to go to Eataly to enjoy Lavazza coffee, fresh paninis, mozzarella, gelato, Napolitano pizza or Italian chocolate.   There are plenty of other great spots in the city to shop, eat and enjoy all things Italian.

Macchiato, NYCSorry no pictures of Eataly, but these are a few of my favorite Italian spots from my archives and a few recent shots from my iPhone.

Enjoy!

Leslie

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