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Category: Toodlin’ the Town

Italia In Each Bite

I’m always on the hunt to find new boutique-like restaurants filled with devoted locals + the owner present sharing the love of what their place is all about, and how it’s different from other competitors. So when I heard about a new addition to the up + coming 8th street called La Panineria, it was [...]

Iconic Eyes On Warhol Canvases

When someone even remotely asks this girl who my favorite icon is for all things fashion, there is one remarkable woman I always reply: Jackie O, of course. Known for her classic look + elegant style, Jackie is one I always compare myself to before walking out the Casa Blanca doors. Would Jackie wear this? [...]

Casa Fromage

Whether I’m looking for delicious cheeses to present for guests coming over to Casa Blanca, an out of the box hostess gift or just a quick thinking of you to a domestic mate, Bedford Cheese Shop has been a recent spot for me to run in and get, well, everything I could possibly need. Hola! [...]

Pumped Up For Spring

When it comes to fashion, it’s all about sporting your individual mood, style and of course, your favorite trends. But how do you accent those one of a kind pieces with the perfect shoes? I marched straight on over to Bergdorf Goodman this week to see my go-to girl, Sara Armet, for all things shoes. [...]

MoMA Pieces Spoken Through Uniqlo Fabrics

Love walking through the exquisite exhibits at the MoMA? Yes! Obsessed with the colors + creativity of various pieces on the walls, but would do anything to take one home with you? Indeed, sugar! Well, thanks to a recent partnership between the Japanese fashion house, Uniqlo, and my all-time favorite art mothership, the MoMA, we [...]

A Tea Taste of Springtime

After ending up in the boondocks of Brooklyn, catching the first subway back to the city and looking for the perfect place to escape the freezing wind blowing in my face, I looked no further than The Crosby Hotel. But little did I know housed within this angelic-like hotel are not only friendly smiles and [...]

Bonjour + Hola, Macaron Day NYC

Not only did these fabulous rays of sunshine roll in the official first day of spring, but they also are bringing a sweet touch to this special day! Why? Oh darling, it’s Macaron Day in NYC today! Hola. Created in 2010 by Francois Payard, chef and owner of FP Patisserie and Francois Payard Bakery in [...]

Fashionably Nix The Sniff

With the bipolar weather bringing on mucho sniffles, it’s a must for a señorita to have an easy tissue to access at all times. Runny nose while flirting it up at a bar? I’m fine! That’s why I am absolutely obsessed with Kleenex’s new + stylish on-the-go Slim Pack tissues designed by Isaac Mizrahi. Not [...]

Luxuriously Ladurée Soho

Although I’ve been beyond spoiled with having my all-time favorite caramel macarons of heaven just a quick hoppity skip from Casa Blanca on the Upper East, I now have a new + sweet reason to venture down below 14th. Oh, yes. Why? You make ask? Well hunny, Ladurée has brought a new type of European [...]

Bonjour + Hola’s 3rd Birthday!

Today marks a very exciting day…it’s Bonjour + Hola’s 3rd birthday! And oh my, what a fabulous ride it has been these past three years. A few favorite memories B+H got into so far? Hola. a bubbles + burgers birthday merry in my sleigh tunes casa cooking at its finest wine down right with mcfadden [...]

Effortlessly Indulging Into San Valentino

Before we smoochie de la roochie into this freezing Valentine’s Day weekend, why don’t we step back + uncork what our special someone would really j’adore this year…last minute style, of course! Whether it’s a little DIY, a little flirt, a little comfort or a little sweet, all are appreciated…for any Valentine! Craft up a [...]

UES Has Turned To The East Pole

Although I absolutely love eating all things healthy via Angela’s Kitchen, Dirt Candy and Candle 79, especially to get all “clean” before the big VDAY, there’s a new spot I’ve been frequently seen at since its recent opening just a few months ago. And honestly, I can’t believe I am just now posting about my [...]