I love being that person that doesn’t go to the most popular NYC places on Friday and Saturday nights. After all, don’t the more interesting people go on Sunday? Or weeknights? Weeknights bring regulars. Locals. People that know the “what” and the “when.” Read the rest of this entry »
Hotel Wales Weighs in on the Manhattan Cupcake Debate
January 19th, 2009
I was walking down Third Ave. the other day in desperate need of a cup of coffee. I was cold, I was tired and I was highly under-caffeinated. I stopped in the middle of the street when I noticed a new location of Crumbs Bake Shop. What did my eyes behold? Cupcakes and coffee galore….all within a few steps of Hotel Wales. Read the rest of this entry »
How the Upper East Siders Live it Up
January 12th, 2009At a time when the world economy is about as profitable as a pair of fake Manolo’s on ebay, it’s not exactly feasible to take an exotic journey to Hong Kong, host an incredibly elaborate Super Bowl party or dine at the uber-fabulous new buzz-worthy restaurant. Luckily, living in the Upper East Side makes it fairly simple for you to live like a king. Here’s the Hotel Wales plan for how to really live it up and not spend more than $100. Read the rest of this entry »
Paola’s Italian Moves to Hotel Wales
January 7th, 2009In a world where many Italian restaurants have adopted the whole “huge portions are better than quality food” philosophy, there are a few exceptions. For the past 23 years, Paola’s has been one of those great Upper East Side institutions that is a little hidden, a little mysterious and definitely the type of place that makes you feel like you are in an “old school,” romantic Italian joint. Read the rest of this entry »
Hotel Wales Launches Blog
December 10th, 2008There is something exciting and new happening in the Upper East Side.
No, it’s not a closeout sale at Barney’s, and no, they aren’t filming a scene from Gossip Girl outside. It’s the Hotel Wales new blog, and it’s big news. The gem of Carnegie Hill has decided to welcome the Internet public into their fun, sophisticated and exclusive world. Read the rest of this entry »
