Meryl Pearlstein

Celebrate Stay-at-Home Cinco de Mayo in Style

May 4, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Cinco de Mayo is an interesting holiday. While it commemorates a battle that was fought in Mexico, Mexico doesn’t celebrate it. And what’s even more perplexing is that outside of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is […]

Celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s 90th Birthday with a Musical Tribute Sunday Night

April 24, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

The Broadway community comes together, separately, to celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday as only the theater community could do. Giving of themselves to raise money for ASTEP, a galaxy of stars will bring their talents […]

Visit Sweden’s Incredible Treehotel and ICEHOTEL – Enjoy Some Serious Arctic Adventure….. All Virtually (and Free)

April 18, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Travel is a very important part of my life. Exploring new cultures, meeting people who live very differently from how I do, trying local foods, and experiencing the joy of discovery are things that I’m […]

PASSOVER IN QUARANTINE: WHY IS THIS PASSOVER DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER PASSOVERS?

April 6, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Passover is the holiday when Jews throughout the world get together to celebrate the exodus from Egypt. It’s a time when we reflect on what it means to be free and we retell the Passover […]

You Still Have a Week to Surprise Your Valentine with a Great Dinner in New York City

February 8, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Countdown to Valentine’s Day 2020. Amore Italian Style Set in a beautiful brownstone on a tree-lined block, flower- and candle-bedecked Felidia has been a romantic favorite for diners for 38 years. For Valentine’s Day, Felidia […]

A Romantic Valentine’s Day – Wine, Roses and Food

February 8, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Red is the preferred color for roses on Valentine’s Day, and it’s a no-brainer when it comes to wine. Pink, a variant of red, takes second place on Valentine’s Day and figures prominently in rosés […]

Carnaval Maine Puts the Wonder Back in Winter

February 6, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Celebrations of the winter season have been popular for more than a century. Chasing the Northern Lights in Scandinavia and visiting Santa Claus headquarters in Finland are joined in North America in Quebec City, the world’s […]

Can’t Think of the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift? Try a Creative Trip This Year

February 3, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Croatia Croatia has a trio of unusual attractions to help you arrange a creative romantic-themed getaway. I can’t think of anywhere more romantic than the heart-shaped Galešnjak island in the Adriatic Sea near Turanji on […]

Legendary Dishes Enjoyed by Former Presidents are Presented in a Special Menu for Presidents’ Day

February 2, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

For one night only, February 22, Blackbarn restaurant pays homage to Presidents’ Day with a special menu befitting presidents past. The creation of chef-owner John Doherty, the presidential meal is the stuff of food legends. Chef Doherty reprises […]

It’s NYC Must-See Week (in addition to NYC Restaurant Week and NYC Broadway Week)

January 28, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

There’s no such thing as the January or February Blues in New York City. New York City’s Must-See Week really isn’t a week — it’s a couple of weeks with exciting programs, all happening at once and offering […]