SPA WEEK is back! (and so am I)

Hey guys I didn't realize how long I'd been slacking until one of my loving readers emailed me (Thanks Mal!) August was a little hectic as I had been celebrating the birth of all my main ladies: My girlfriend, my mom, my sis and of course her Madge-sty!

But I am back just in time for lots of fall tips!!!!

SPA WEEK'S s bi-annual celebration is back: Sept 14-20 in Chicago and California, October 12-18 in NYC. As a result: a ton of spas have great gift packages and most have signature treatments for $50.00 or less. (Chicago's Spa @ the Wit is offering it's feature Mimosa Body Polish for $50 and Saks Fifth Ave is doing its Peppermint Patty Pedicure for the same discounted price!)

check out the discounts available at your fav spa here

FEMLIN exhibit

The Franklin Bowles Gallery in Soho is having a LeRoy Neiman exhibit through April 5th (this Sunday) He's the guy who draws the cute little topless sprite named Femlin who hangs out on Playboy's Joke page (and some other famous stuff.)

Check it out at:
Franklin Bowles Gallery
431 W. Broadway
NYC
www.franklinbowlesgallery.com

Dinner and a Movie

Starting April 5, the Tribeca Grand Hotel is hosting complimentary screenings of Manhattan based classic and cult favorites. Screenings take place in their private 98 seat theatre (pictured) at 6:30pm each Sunday.

April 5 -Manhattan

April 12-Breakfast at Tiffany's

April 19-Taxi Driver

April 26-The Squid and the Whale

The hotel's restaraunt, Church Lounge, is also offering a Sunday night prixe fixe three course meal.

To make a reservation call: 212-519-3565

Tribeca Grande Hotel
2 Sixth Avenue (at White Street)
NYC

Blast from the Past

An old New York W. Village favourite, Minetta Tavern, re-opened this Tuesday.
They have a great mix of french entrees along with upscale americana: ie their signature "Black Label" burger.
Their status as a former NYC staple is causing unneccesary crowds to flock to their re-opening...making it a better post date (or drunken snack stop) than venue for the main event...adorable either way

113. Macdougal Street (Minetta Lane)
Dinner Menu served til 2am

Sexy Canadian Songstress brings us some perfect Date Tunes

Ok so I've been accused of having less than impressive musical tastes. I own Paris Hilton's debut (and only) CD, it's true...but I still know AMAZING mood music when I hear it.

If you're planning a cozy evening at home for V-day, or any premeditated in-night, you absolutely must check out Ms. Joanna Levine. This Toronto born Folk-Rock/Indie singer has a killer voice and her lyrics are to die for. She plays all over NYC and can be seen next at:

-Pianos, Feb 22, 8pm
158 Ludlow Street, NYC

You can download tunes at:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=36693922

Pre-game your dates from the comfort of your laptop...

OK, so I know what you're thinking..Drink and surf the net before a big date:WTF?
no, no. I was recently explaining to my friend, who we'll call Butch Cassidy, that I used to "pre-game" my dates by going to the neighbourhood the night before to assess the area, how long it took to get there, what bars were near the restaraunt for a cocktail afterward etc...so i'd look super-suave the night of the date

BUT this AWESOME new website: www.walkscore.com
allows you to type in any address and find out what bars, restaraunts, even drugstores are in the vicinity and how close all these things are to walk to...It even gives a "walkability" score if you are deciding between locations

check it out before your next night out!!!

Less than a Month til Valentines Day!!

One of my absolute FAVOURITE holidays is almost here!! I'm a big fan of the extravagant...For Christmas I put together a scavenger hunt that started with clues and presents in a lady's apartment and led through the city (via hired towncar) to a martini bar downtown. The bartender served my date a drink and a cartier bracelet while I waited at the rear of the bar....

If you will be in NYC this V-day: some of the best Valentines spots are:
CLASSIC NEW YORK:
Top of the Tower (Beekman Place Hotel-pictured above)
One Mitchell Place @ 49th Street
*they have a special 3 course Valentines menu- make reservations ASAP

DOWNTOWN CHIC
Double Crown
316 Bowery @ Bleeker

UNIQUE MOVIE EXPERIENCE
DRV-IN (book a private indoor drive in for 2!)
215 East 4th Street
646-478-7689

The Madonna Inn: Romantic Winter Get-away

This 50 year old inn in San Luis Obispo, CA  not only has an awesome name, but also a gorgeous exterior and specialized theme rooms.

The cave suite (with authentic rock wall shower) and the "Pink room" are two of the most popular.

Madonna inn

100 Madonna Road

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

(805) 543-3000

www.madonnainn.com

Sexy Winter Rooftop

Summer dates can be sooo much easier to plan with all the great outdoor cafes and rooftop bars in NYC...but the Library Hotel has kept its romantic rooftop lounge open year round.

"Bookmarks," named for it library garden theme, is a glass enclosed rooftop bar on the 14th floor of the Library Hotel in midtown.

The bar specializes in winter drinks (like apple cider hot toddies and cafe and cachaca) and offers an outdoor fireplace, making it the perfect spot for a winter night out.

Bookmarks at The Library Hotel

299 Madison Avenue (at 41st)

One Night Only

I apologize for the fact that my blog is getting strangely kumbaya in '09...but as I said I am a huge Secret junkie... Even if you're not, chances are theres a lady in your life who is.

Impress her with this single time screening, this thurs 1/15/09. Two nyc theatres will be playing the documentary "Beyond The Secret" filmed live the previous night in Los Angeles.

Check it out at 8pm:

Chelsea Clearview Cinema

260 W 23rd St (at 8th Ave)

Union Square Regal Cinema

850 Broadway (at 14th St)

Lucky Star

Sadly, today is the last day of Rockefeller Center's Swarovski Star.

If you were avoiding the area during the zombie-like tourist attack during the month of December go take a peek before she's gone tomorrow.

Oh if only Madge was gonna be there for the closing ceremonies...

49th Street @ 5th Ave

www.rockefellercenter.com

Best NYC Couples Spa

If you tried to surprise your sweetie with the Door Jam Cuffs below and she was less than impressed, you might need to make it up to her with a *slightly* more romantic gesture.

The Supple Spa offers an awesome couples massage for $130.00. The all inclusive package includes a glass of champagne upon arrival in the spa's massage chair reception room, followed by wine in a rose petal filled couples massage room with side by side tables. Each of you can choose either a 60 minute deep tissue or Swedish massage.

Supple Spa

55 W. 19th Street, 2nd Floor

212-929-5948

www.supplespa.com

Secret Poker Party

well...kind of.

From the creators of DRV-IN that super cool indoor lower east side drive in theatre, comes an exclusive poker venue complete with 9 player slots, live camera coverage with game updates and a fully stocked bar.

I'm a big fan of these guys who've created many interesting date spots in their venue including their Pong 2.0 ping pong center and mini auction house.

Poker nights start friday Jan 9th and will run 7 nights a week 6pm-12am

139 Norfolk St

646-478-7689

Sassy Teaparty in the West Village

This brand new west village eatery is the perfect love

child of the Plaza's elegant tea room and Alice and 

Wonderlands impromptu party...The entire restaraunt is decorated in pink and gold decor, complete with a giant birdcage, not so different from the one in Lindsay Lohan's Rumours Video!

While desserts are their specialty, brunch and a full bar are also available (although no fancy cocktail menu-as of yet)

SWEETIEPIE

19 Greenwiche Ave btw 6th and 7th Ave

212-337-3333

www.sweetiepierestaurant.com