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[thejajoftravel]

Old-World Haven in the City

THE GREENWICH HOTEL

On a lazy New York City Monday, I reach sleepily for the phone to order coffee to my room at The Greenwich Hotel.

“Your coffee will arrive in less than three minutes,” I’m told. “Is that satisfactory?”

Satisfactory isn’t exactly the word that comes to mind. I’m feeling more like elated. Amazed. Especially when, true to word and with barely time to slip into the cushy robe and slippers left bedside, there’s a soft knock on my door. And coffee, in all its shiny silver grandeur (including real cream on the side) makes its way into my room.

Settling into an oversized chair overlooking the Hudson, I watch the frenzy below me of commuters scurrying for their own morning mochas. I breath deeply, relax, and simply enjoy the fine attention to detail that marks this hotel: the glass candy jar chock-full of mini-chocolates; the complimentary ‘mini-bar’ stocked with my favorite water and snacks; the full-size Redflower bath amenities and larger-than-sunflower-sized rain shower that I never want to leave. And the books, many hand-selected by Greenwich Hotel co-owner and film icon Robert DeNiro himself.

DeNiro, with partner and hotelier extraordinaire Ira Druker, opened this exclusive hotel in 2008, and it‘s since become the frequent haunt of celebs. But one would never know. With its super-private, ’guests-only’ lobby, drawing room, outside courtyard, and no-photo, no-name-dropping mantra, the outside world (and paparazzi) is kept at bay.

Instead, attention is placed on truly impecccable service and preserving the Old-World traditions and craftsmanship that anchor the hotel’s architectural foundation. While DeNiro and Druker could easily have built the hotel in a year, they instead took ten years, carefully sourcing the best-of-the-best artisans and traditions from around the globe. Terra-cotta floors were hand-molded and assembled by an artisan Italian family flown in from Tuscany; the hotel’s exterior bricks were handmade, one by one, in Pennsylvania; while its spa features a 250-year-old wooden-and-bamboo Japanese farmhouse roof that was dismantled in Japan and rebuilt wooden peg by wooden peg.

During my lazy Monday visit, I take time to try the hotel’s Shibui Spa. In a lightweight Japanese kimono-like blue robe and slippers, I follow my therapist down curvy stairs into a tranquil lantern-lit area where for the next hour or so, I experience the spa’s signature, Drunken Lotus massage. The treatment begins with the placement of warm, sake-infused towels to loosen muscles followed by a customized massage with hydrating cucumber oil. All too soon, the uplifting scent of silver fir (to awaken and return mind and soul to reality) comes. And as I peel myself from the spa table to prepare for checkout, I have (for the first time ever during a stay in NYC) no desire to see or do anything. I want only to hang in my room – just a little longer – sip one of the exotic waters and watch Tribeca in motion from my window…

What We Love

The space: Rooms are gigantic (by NYC standards) and comfy with leather settees, Oriental rugs and original artwork (much of it by Robert De Niro, Sr).

[houseofjuice]

Everyday at @taproomat642rogersave women are not just welcomed but invited and called on to come, relax, unwind, drink up, mingle & share with each other #Pregnant and #Newmoms especially! In fact to make it clear this establishment is for you, we're hosting a monthly "Expecting Mother's Night Out" every 2nd Thursday of the month, featuring FREE tastings of natural prenatal smoothie recipes, non-alcoholic fermented beverages, breastfeeding support drinks and special guests appearances. ___ Joining us this month is Dr. K.Boyce offering therapy sessions for women managing pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. ___ #Workingmoms #Stayathomemoms #Professionalmoms #Adoptivemoms #Fostermoms #Expectingmoms #Postpartummoms #women #womennyc This is your chance to get dressed, feel your normal, learn to manage your new normal and be social! ... (continued in next post) #pregnancy #morningmotivation #facts #wcw #thursday #ladiesnightout #nycgo #gonyc #ebdailypic #nonalcoholic #nycbrewed #doublestandards addressed #breastfeedingmoms #antidiscrimination #yourewelcome https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrjPs9FbYi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fe434uww3fqr

[goingplacesfarandnear]

Where to Go for Holiday Cheer: Nothing Stops NYC’s Traditions, Iconic Events

Where to Go for Holiday Cheer: Nothing Stops NYC’s Traditions, Iconic Events

The iconic Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center (c) Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Nothing keeps New Yorkers down, and though this holiday season will be different, the spirit and cheer shines through with traditions and iconic events that have delighted generations continuing, albeit modified.

New Yorkers and visitors alike can show support for NYC by masking up and taking an…

[losiglesias]

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[chodger]

My sincerest apologies for sharing content beyond the paywall. But I think if we see brilliant journalism helping dispel myth, it's okay to share it these days. If you read really good, science-based stuff, it'll actually EASE your fears instead of heighten them. The NY Times has an amazing piece out today about air circulation. I've taken the subway maybe 5 times since March as I've embraced biking everywhere. Still, great to know the circulation is not terrible ESPECIALLY IF EVERYONE WEARS MASKS. I don't care if you're sitting by yourself, it goes OVER THE NOSE. Now, mostly, I've seen people adhere, but as you'll note in the last photo, it's sometimes a mixed bag. I get it. You just want a cool breath. ME too. But you'll feel so much worse if you catch Covid and later realize you were being a jerk about wearing your mask properly and infected others before you showed signs. (Thanks NyT, this is why I've been a subscriber for 10 years) to find the article, Google "nytimes subway ventilation" #coronavirus #covid #covidfacts #covid19 #covidiots #facts #nyc #gonyc @nytimes (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtdGYPF9ZR/?igshid=rift1zns9w1y

[bijulesnyc]

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[newyorkig-blog]

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[am94]

The Empire State. NYC.  Copyrights @am94. 

[islandtoislandbrewery-blog]

In the @taproomat642rogersave this Saturday - we present to you our monthly art experience. Not just visual but a fully sensual afternoon with local art and local drinks. View art and taste art together! Ivona Hertz: Born in former Czechoslovakia followed her ancestors’ footsteps making creativity & crafts her daily pastimes. After emigrating to Brooklyn Hertz tried to find time for her artistic passion. Photographing nature along daily walks in Prospect Park she re-captured memories of unforgettable childhood summers. Join us for the opening of "Pastimes" a photographic walk down memory lane. All proceeds from the “Pastimes” showcase will be donated to the ASPCA & the Prospect Park Alliance, two organizations Hertz wholeheartedly supports. July 14, 2018 6PM - 9PM  In the Taproom At 642 Rogers Ave Pastimes By: @ivonarayne Beverage Taster: TBD ___ #Brooklynmuseum #radicalwomenbkm #CrownHeights #pink #flowers #brewery #photography #DitmasPark #galleryat642rogersave #artgallery #gonyc #art #brooklyn #photogallery #eventsinbrooklyn #hereinbrooklyn #madeinbrooklyn #artofinstagram #gallery #artistreception #photoexhibition #openingceremony #exhibition #exhibit - #regrann

[go-nyc-blog1]

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[houseofjuice]

You asked for it... we're delivering it! Every Friday at the "Taproom At 642 Rogers Ave" we're hosting not 1 but 2 happy hours! Tell a friend to tell a friend "Let's go hang out at that place where they make juice, smoothies, probiotic sodas, cider, craft beer and cocktails from real food ingredients. P.S. All spirits are made locally too! More Info: The Taproom at 642 Rogers Ave your exclusive tasting lounge for @islandtoislandbrewery @BrooklynJunBrew and @houseofjuicebrand = All made on site! #craftbeverages #happyhours #afterwork #beer #ipa #smoothies #cocktails #dranks #libations #CrownHeights #Flatbush #DitmasPark #ProspectLeffertsGardens # #coworkingspace #tourism #touristattraction #dranks #airbnb #airbnbexperiences #gonyc #nycgo #nyctourism #brooklyn #idontdoclubs

[kevinbraithwaite]

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[artistjohn]

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[jerzeehotboy]

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[chodger]

Union Square Subway therapy from us to us. An older woman stopped to ask me what this is. She didn't like it. I tried to tell her it was about more than Trump but she shook her head. She said 'Trump is the winner. He will do SOMETHING. We have to wait and see' and then made a sign of the cross and looked to god. Yes. Everyone is doing SOMETHING. #gonyc #nyc #photooftheday #Election2016 #subwayart #streetart (at Union Square Station)