Director of Food & Beverage Patrick Gioannini, who oversees the hotel’s food and beverage operations, shares his ideal day in New York City with his wife and 9 year old twins.
I love making breakfast. I pick up fresh eggs and challah bread the night before from the Union Square Greenmarket and make up omelets and French toast for the kids.
Saturdays are the best days in the city for kids. The Museum of Natural History has amazing hands-on exhibits, games and entertainment.
A day in New York with kids isn’t complete without pizza. My favorite and the best Pizza in New York City is at Motorino on 12th street and 1st Avenue.
We love being outside, so we head to Central Park to race our bicycles and stop to watch the street performers. Once we’ve tired ourselves we stop for authentic Gelatos at Grom from my hometown in Torino, Italy.
We head down to Chelsea Market for an espresso pick-me-up at 9th Street Espresso. From there we take a walk down the Highline to the Meatpacking District and check out the shops and the new art gallery exhibits.
The kids love the interactive nature of sushi so we stop at Morimoto for the city’s most inventive molecular Japanese cuisine and of course the amazing desserts.
Before heading back home, we stop at Eataly to pick up cookies and pastries for movie night.
Served for Afternoon Tea in Lobby Lounge, Executive Pastry Chef Paul Nolan’s famous signature Ginger Scones are the ultimate finish for your own afternoon tea.
There’s so much going on with Australian wines that Wine Director Annie Turso is teaching an entire "Wonderful Wines of Oz" class dedicated to her homeland’s wines at the De Gustibus Culinary School. Here, Annie reveals her top Aussie Wine picks that guest star in her class this month.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York Introduces Oxygen Intensive Vitality Pools.
During your next visit to The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York, we encourage you to enjoy the healing and relaxing benefits of our new oxygen intensified Vitality Pools located in the men’s and women’s Heat Experience Rooms. As the first spa in North America to embrace oxygen intensifying technology, The Spa now infuses its Vitality Pools with 20 times more oxygen than what is found normal tap water.
Kara Ross White Sapphire Stud Earrings
I can’t stop wearing these white sapphire studs from my Gemstone Collection! They are simple, but still make a statement. Kara Ross
Alice + Olivia Coral Wide Leg Pants
These Alice + Olivia coral wide leg pants have that vintage feel I love. They’re also cotton, which will take you from spring to summer. Alice + Olivia
Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Tinted Oil Free Moisturizer I don’t use a lot of makeup, but this is my go-to moisturizer. It gives me light coverage and sun protection, which is extremely important now that it’s getting warmer! Bobbi Brown
Kara Ross’ jewelry design started at the age of 13, with a trip to Africa and a piece of native tourmaline. She created a square cut ring from the stone and surrounded it with diamonds set on an 18k gold band. She never lost the touch.
Now a Gemological Institute of America certified gemologist, Ross has spent five years designing elegant pieces with character and imagination. Prompted by a need for uniqueness and inspired by alternative materials such as marcasite, lava and chalcedony, Ross creates the types of pieces you would expect to find at a bazaar- with the luxury of a master jeweler. Visit www.kararossny.com for more information.
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Kara Ross’ jewelry design started at the age of 13, with a trip to Africa and a piece of native tourmaline. She created a square cut ring from the stone and surrounded it with diamonds set on an 18k gold band. She never lost the touch.
