Monthly Archives: October 2011

Gracious Home on West 67th street between Broadway and Columbus has added a L’Epicerie and Espresso Bar to the street level entrance area. You will find high-end espresso/coffee makers, cookbooks, pastas, an array of olive oils, mustards and syrups, and … Continue reading →

The Fall season has arrived at Magnolia Bakery on Columbus Avenue at 69th street. Not only will you find a host of new Pumpkin and Fall-oriented desserts, but the bakery is decorated with fresh-cut flowers to match. Among the many … Continue reading →

Regis Philbin may live in my five blocks, but he is leaving “LIVE! With Regis and Kelly” on November 18, 2011. WABC-TV Channel 7 is promoting Regis’ final celebration season now thru November 18 via the “ticker” above the beautiful, … Continue reading →

NYC has been enjoying a wonderful Indian summer the last few days. Over the weekend, Central Park was mobbed and people were out and about walking in my five blocks. Another great place to enjoy a beautiful day is the … Continue reading →

Just across Central Park from my five blocks, Magnolia Bakery has opened in Bloomingdale’s. The entrance is on 3rd Avenue, between 59th and 60th. For the month of October, this location is also supporting Breast Cancer research with the Pink … Continue reading →

WABC-TV Channel 7 is a well-known entity in my five blocks. Tourists and New Yorkers alike line up daily for tickets to see “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly,” and the offices take up the entire square block between 66th and … Continue reading →

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Magnolia Bakery has gone pink. For every “Pink Ribbon Cupcake” purchased throughout the month of October, Magnolia will donate 50 cents to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Each “Pink Ribbon Cupcake” costs $3.75. … Continue reading →