910 08/25/09 Kids – my first-ever Isaac Mizrahi New York collection store is open at 23 E. 67th Street, off Madison Ave. Naturally, it’s one of my favorite stores!

]]> 905 08/25/09 This brilliant neighborhood restaurant in the West Village is now closed and it’s so tragic that such a wonderful place no longer exists. Joe Jr’s will always be on my all-time hall of fame list of favorites!

]]> 904 08/16/09 West Side Market (77 Seventh Ave, at 15th Street, NYC, 212-807-7771)has the most delicious salad bar, the ingredients are beyond fresh. Their salads are my favorite thing for lunch, especially in the summer when I need something refreshing.

]]> 903 08/14/09 I had such a blast working with Ms. Kelly Rowland on The Fashion Show and I haven’t stopped playing her song “When Love Takes Over” all summer long!

]]> 902 08/10/09 I just saw Wall-E for the first time recently and it is now one my favorite movies, if you haven’t seen it you must – so heartwarming!

]]> 901 08/05/09 I cannot stop watching this show, it comes back September 7th and I can’t wait – kids, it is beyond genius.

]]> 909 08/01/09 While preparing for my new store on Madison Avenue, I love checking out Schorr & Dobinsky (2493 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-4635) for gorgeous antiques. There are a ton of great antiques shops in Bridgehampton, but Schorr & Dobinsky is one of my most reliable!

]]> 908 07/30/09 As if Julia Chlid wasn’t genius enough – I am so excited for the moving coming out, Julie and Julia. In preparation for Julia’s big screen moment, I went back to the roots and loved Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

]]> 906 07/11/09 I love to ride my bike when I’m in Bridgehampton – but just picked up one of these Giro helmets – safety first, kids!

]]> 907 07/08/09 These girls MADE my summer. They were so great to watch and I think they are charming!

]]> 745 12/15/08 Sweetie Pie is a fabulous new restaurant owned by one of my closest friends, Julie Janklow. The menu is the most incredible assortment of comfort foods, perfect as the weather gets colder. I had the most amazing grilled and toasted cheese sandwich and iceberg lettuce wedge salad—to die for. 19 Greenwich Avenue, NYC, (212)-337-3333.

]]> 750 12/14/08 This is a wonderful canvas bag by Engineered Garments, George, one of our studio managers, had one that I simply adore. And they are wonderful because all their products are made in New York. Available at Odin, 199 Lafayette St, NYC, (212)-966-0026.

]]> 746 12/10/08 Nothing rings in the holidays like the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, it’s the most amazing thing, and the Rockettes are always dazzling. There is nothing like New York at Christmas time!

]]> 748 12/05/08 I love trying out recipes from my favorite chefs – and recently I did Bobby Flay’s Mac & Cheese. I got nervous at first because it seemed like there was way too much cheese sauce, but honestly, how can that be bad? It turned out spectacularly and I would recommend it to all!

]]> 747 12/02/08 While Boston Legal was one of my favorite shows of all time, it’s been recently canceled! So watch any episodes you can before their gone for good!

]]> 744 11/24/08 This amazing cookbook The Modern Baker by Nicholas Malgieri is the most reliable and helpful baking cookbook out there. His simple, classic recipes include tons of time-saving tips! I love the banana coconut layer cake.

]]> 743 11/19/08 This deluxe ricer is so gorgeous, and I first saw it at the Williams-Sonoma store in Atlanta, which after much thought, I believe to be the best in the nation. I got a great tip to use a potato ricer for mashed potatoes instead of a regular masher from Porter House New York chef Michael Lomonaco. I’m looking forward to testing it out on Thanksgiving!

]]> 742 11/07/08 The Obamas are my favorite First Family yet. Michelle is so chic, Malia and Sasha are adorable, and Barack is only the most inspiring person of this generation.

]]> 749 10/19/08 Another restaurant I love, Blue Smoke, they often have live music and great barbecue. Arnold and I went and had some delicious deviled eggs. 116 E. 27th Street, NYC, (212)-447-7733.

]]> 741 10/11/08 One of my all time favorite places to eat, every time I go back I am reminded how marvelous La Grenouille is. If you’re in NY you must go, it’s truly a classic. 3 E. 52nd St, NYC, (212)-752-1495.

]]> 740 10/04/08 I just got this mini trampoline, probably one of the most genius ways to exercise.

]]> 596 09/30/08 Alex Ross’ book The Rest Is Noise is fascinating, and traces the history of music through the 20th century.

]]> 594 09/19/08 I love fall, so much, and everything that goes with it. I love the leaves, the weather, but especially all the wonderful autumnal things at Williams-Sonoma.

]]> 595 09/16/08 I adore Martha Stewart’s Blog, it follows her every move and she writes about the most unusual things!

]]> 593 09/14/08 I just adore “Mad Men”, have you been watching? You really should, it is so glamorous.

]]> 598 09/12/08 Dark chocolate almond bark is the most incredible type of chocolate – my favorite is from Li-Lac Chocolates – 40 Eight Avenue, NYC, (212)-924-2280. You can’t find anything better, I swear it.

]]> 592 09/07/08 Ace of Cakes is one of the most entertaining shows – I even got a chance to meet Duff once!

]]> 597 09/06/08 You know you love it. Gossip Girl is the best, it’s so dramatic and I love seeing where they film in New York.

]]> 591 09/02/08 I love a good cup of iced coffee, especially from Good and Plenty To Go, 410 W. 43rd street, (212)-268-4385.

]]> 472 07/18/08 I love his art, and recently purchased one of his works at Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, 438 Union Ave, Brooklyn, (718) 383 7309, they have marvelous exhibitions.

]]> 474 07/17/08 Recently I’ve been passing the time playing online bridge at BridgeBaron.com, it’s totally addicting, I swear.

]]> 475 07/15/08 Hudson Yards caters all kinds of events at 475, and they are simply the best, give them a call for your next party! 640 West 28th Street, NYC, (212) 488 1500.

]]> 471 07/15/08 I had dinner at Peasant the other night, you have to try it, 194 Elizabeth Street, NYC, (212) 965 9511.

]]> 473 07/12/08 I love Anne Hathaway, she is flawless. Lately she’s been looking especially ravishing!

]]> 470 07/10/08 The secret ingredient to my homemade Pomade and the best kept secret in hair products: castor oil.

]]> 469 06/24/08 These are the most wonderful shoes I’ve ever slid my feet into.

]]> 468 06/22/08 I love the fabulous retro design of my Recurve acrylic chair .

]]> 467 06/21/08 How could Dean not be my favorite? Look at that face!

]]> 466 06/20/08 I love my Razr cell phone, I will never get rid of it. I just learned to use the speakerphone!

]]> 464 06/18/08 This new Metro Design Beater Blade is truly genius, it whisks AND scrapes!

]]> 462 06/18/08 A tasty snack to help you cool down and slim down, all at once. Hooray for that!

]]> 461 06/18/08 One of my favorite authors, pick up one of his ”>books for a beach read this summer!

]]> 133 02/01/08 A couple of years ago I bought a Cherry Pitter at Williams-Sonoma. I don’t know how I lived 40 years without one. It’s life altering. Actually, I love everything at Williams-Sonoma, I could spend hours in that store. (I also love their white Aplico china)

]]> 131 02/01/08 I love Jacques’s recipes and he writes wonderful books. He once gave me a set of knives, which I treasure.

]]> 49 02/01/08 Mario Batali’s restaurant in the West Village, Babbo, is wonderful. I love the Pistachio Semifreddo . . . it’s just divine!

]]> 114 02/01/08 I travel to Brooklyn to go to the Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery in Williamsburg. The artists there have a wonderful point of view. I collect the works of Pamela Jordan and Donna Chung.

]]> 48 02/01/08 I love the food here. They started making wonderful empanadas recently. I’m addicted.
410 W 43rd Street, NYC (212) 268-4385.

]]> 47 02/01/08 I’ve been sketching with Prismacolor colored pencils for a very long time. They are great and I think everyone should own a set of 12.

]]> 46 02/01/08 I love Miho’s roses, they are beautiful. 310 East 44th Street, NYC (212) 922-9122.

]]> 45 02/01/08 Since I am trying to diet (when am I not dieting, actually!), I love these Sugar-Free JELL-O Pudding Snacks. The chocolate flavor is my favorite. They are a great little snack while I am working.

]]> 44 01/31/08 I love Mayor Mike Bloomberg. What a great guy. He’s my favorite New Yorker.

]]> 144 01/28/08 My partner, Marisa, gave me two wonderful books for Christmas/Chanukah this year. One of them is “My Last Supper” by Melanie Dunea (when we travel we always talk about what our last meal will be). This is a wonderful book.

]]> 139 01/28/08 I love Lisa’s work. She shows at the CRG Gallery in Chelsea. Featured above is a detail of “Pearl Farm I.”

]]> 138 01/28/08 I was recently in Miami and I had a wonderful meal at Casa Tua. The Tagliolini with Creme Fraiche and caviar was wonderful, and the warm chocolate cake came with the most delicious banana sorbet.

]]> 142 01/28/08 I’ve been reading “The Grand Surprise: The Journals of Leo Lerman”. He was an editor at Vogue, there are tons of great stories to read.

]]> 135 01/28/08 For a few months now I’ve been totally addicted to Guayaki Yerba Mate Iced Tea. I love it. I add a little liquid stevia to sweeten it up a bit, it’s great.

]]> 141 01/27/08 Every Monday night I am glued to the TV watching the cooking show line-up on PBS. I love it. Lidia, “Everyday Food,” Jacques…it’s just the best.

]]> 170 01/20/08 One of two wonderful books given to me by my partner, Marisa, this past Christmas/Chanukah is a coffee cake and sticky buns cookbook: “Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More: 200 Anytime Treats and Special Sweets for Morning to Midnight.” Despite the long title, the recipes are great.

]]> 145 01/12/08 I listen to the radio a lot at the beach. I love this show called ‘The Splendid Table”, hosted by Lynne Rossetto Kasper. It’s great, check it out!

]]> 140 01/12/08 Almost every night I watch TCM. I love old movies and I think Robert Osborne is an American icon. . . just a genius. He has my dream job.

]]> 137 01/02/08 I love these Vitsoe shelves from Moss. I have them in my apartment and at my house at the beach.

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