August 6th, 2009
Are you a foodie? A fan of whatever is delicious? How about a lover of great New York Italian food? Did you know Hotel Wales is the home of Paola’s Italian, one of the best kept secrets in the Upper East Side?
Hey, don’t take our word for it. We love Paola’s, but we know you want to hear it from other people. Check out Paola’s Chowhound Menu Boards and get involved in the discussion. It looks like people are wondering if the place is tasty. If you have been there, you should let them know what you think of it.
And please stop into Paola’s the next time you are in the Upper East. The food is to die for.
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April 16th, 2009
Rumor has it that the world’s biggest star has purchased a townhouse right here in our little neighborhood. Madonna’s new 26-room, four-story Georgian townhouse sits quaintly at 152 East 81st Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues. What’s the rumored price for this new UES Pied a Terre? How about something to the tune of 40M? That’s quite a bit more than any other property has ever sold in this area, but it’s Madonna…are we really surprised?
The mans also includes nine fireplaces, an elevator, wine cellar with a grotto, paneled dining room off the garden terrace, library, 38′ by 22′ drawing room with tall south windows overlooking the garden and two-car garage. You heard me mention a garden terrace, right? There’s an amazing 3,000-square-foot garden surrounded by rhododendron, roses and tall trees for the pinnacle in luxurious privacy.
Those staying at Hotel Wales might want to stroll by pretty soon, as you might catch a glimpse of the Blonde One as she takes up residence in Manhattan once again.
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March 23rd, 2009
The beautiful neighborhood where Hotel Wales resides is known as Carnegie Hill, most notably because of the historic Carnegie Mansion. Nowadays, the Upper East Side is better known for tv shows like Gossip Girl and The Real Housewives of New York City. However, the notable charm of Carnegie Hill lies in it’s unmistakable sophistication, history and ambiance.
Visitors to Carnegie Hill often stay at Hotel Wales because of its obvious proximity to the Museum Mile. You honestly can’t find a better New York Hotel if museums are your NYC trip goal. Additionally, the Hotel Wales is steps from Central Park, making the trip ideal for those who make the Park an important gem within their NYC adventure.
Many great stores and boutiques are within easy-to-walk-in-heels distance from Hotel Wales. Carnegie Hill is filled with upscale children’s clothing boutiques like Petit Bateau, famed shoestores like Chuckies and specialty food stores such as Food Emporium and E.A.T Gourmet Foods. I know its a chain, but one of my favorite places to eat near Carnegie Hill is Serafina. Seriously, their focaccia breads are amazing, and the olive oil they serve is to die for.
A short stroll down Madison Avenue takes you from Carnegie Hill to the most iconic and upscale shops of the Upper East Side such as Barney’s and Prada. In short, shopping, museums and Central Park are all at your fingertips at Hotel Wales, so check us out the next time you are heading to Manhattan.
Tags: Carnegie Hill, Food Emporium, Madison Avenue shopping, Museum Mile, New York museums, Petit Bateau, Real Housewives of New York, Serafina, Upper East Side
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January 27th, 2009
Have you ever explored Flickr for groups of pictures about the same topic? I just started doing this, and found a bunch of really amazing photos. Type “Upper East Side” into the search box and you will return a listing with groups of Upper East Side photos. I have lost track (at this point,) of all the great photos I would like to own. What better way to support your fellow New Yorkers than by supporting their photo streams? Check these talented people out and leave some interesting comments.
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January 12th, 2009
At 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 »
Tags: dining near Hotel Wales, Food Emporium, Gourmet Garage, Guggenheim, Hotel Wales, Pig Heaven, the Met, Upper East Side
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