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Acme, 9 Great Jones, NYC

Acme, 9 Great Jones, NYC

Published: 04/17/2013 by Erica in Article

In the olden days, Jamie and I would head to Acme for a cheap approximation of Cajun food on a buyer’s budget. That was then. The new ACME is home to Mads Refslund, cofounder of New Nordic sensation, NOMA, and Danish mad scientist of food. Normally, Read more

And a few more decorating resources:

I'm terrified of wallpaper, but every house needs a bit of print SOMEWHERE so I'm turning to the expert wallpaper hangers at Mystic River Paintworks for my powder room. Nautical Needles will copy any upholstered piece down to the last nailhead,  Read more

Armchair Travel

Armchair Travel

Published: 02/12/2013 by Erica in Article

Dream up ideas about where to vacation next by exploring these inspiring travel websites. Read more

A Few Favorites in Fairfield County

Roadtrip: Greenwich and Westport Read more

A New Chef and New Menu at Pip's at the Copper Beech Inn

Rumors swirled around the Shoreline when we heard Tyler Anderson was leaving Pip’s to open his own place. Was the dining room done for? Devotees will be thrilled to learn that they’ve retained chef Noel Jones and launched a new menu.  Read more

A Perfect Summer Cocktail

A Perfect Summer Cocktail

Published: 05/02/2012 by Erica in Article

The first and, sadly, only time I visited Venice, I wandered around in a stupor, mouth agape. The crumbling pallazo, the Fortuny Museum, the vaporetti, winding alleys, and water, water everywhere. I was smitten. But the food did not impress. Perhaps  Read more

A Little Imagination Cakes

A Little Imagination Cakes

Published: 03/20/2012 by erica in Article

In a non-descript house on a non-descript street, you'll find Hope Wright-Martell, the creative genius behind A Little Imagination Cakes, conjuring up her next fondant-draped creation. Sponge Bob? No problem. Starry Night? A perfect replica. Read more

Attitude Plus, Madison

Attitude Plus, Madison

Published: 02/01/2012 by Erica in Article

While the larger chains offer "vanity" sizing, it seems that boutique brands cater more and more to a teensy customer. Shoreliners who want to shop local but have trouble finding anything bigger than a size 12 at their favorite store, will be  Read more

Azul, Old Saybrook

Azul, Old Saybrook

Published: 11/23/2011 by Erica in Article

Azul is known for well-priced, on-trend clothing and shoes and this season doesn't disappoint. It's hard to walk out empty-handed and if I'm shopping with my daughter, nigh impossible! Read more

A Visit to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Lucky me. My father, Robert Tannen, was commissioned to create a piece for the new Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and I got to zip off to Arkansas for the artist's opening.  Read more

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