• Holiday Attractions

    2009: Children?s Holiday Fashion Trends Traditional Classic Colors, Prints and Designs Take Center Stage

    As budget conscious families look to get more wear from their holiday frocks they turn to fashions that can be worn by their children much longer than the parties or one time family photo. This year, holiday fashions stay true to traditional looks. The classic dress of First Lady Michelle Obama and her girls and a more conservative approach to holiday shopping put traditional looks center stage this year, with a few twists. Look in any children’s store this holiday season and you’ll see argyles and plaids in traditional reds and greens. From large department stores to chic boutiques these traditional prints make a huge presence this year and they’re…

  • Holiday Attractions

    Balthazar, Now a New York Classic

    When Balthazar first opened in 1997, the wait went around the block of this Parisian-style brasserie full of pretty young thangs. 13 years later, the wait is still there, but the tables are now populated by young families and Euro expats. Nonetheless, this Keith McNally joint never misses a beat. Its kitchen continuously sends out classic bistro fare that is en pointe. I have always been a big fan of Balthazar. As you can see, I have a copy of their cookbook which, incidentally, is fabulous for the home cook wanting to recreate their dishes. Its elegant pages are chock-full of photographs and recipes from the famed restaurant. Its location…