A completely opinionated, totally random, loosely curated, shot from the hip, collection of stuff I love downtown – right now.

November 2019
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Grateful
Scout and I were chatting with Oreo and her mom this morning about Thanksgiving plans. Hard to believe it will be here next week - the official start of the holiday season.
I love the holidays - a time to reconnect with friends and family, give back to those who may need a little help this year (don't forget Giving Tuesday is December 3), AND the best time to do a little reflection on the past year - those things that didn't quite work out and those things that have filled the year with love, adventure and laughter.
I have always loved the quote, "There is always, always something to be grateful for." From my family to you and yours, I wish you a most wonderful Thanksgiving and a holiday season filled with much love, gratitude, and kindness.
Doug
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WHAT!! Sarah Jessica Parker's Pumpkins Stolen Off Her WV Stoop
Someone stole Sarah Jessica Parker's array of pumpkins right off her West Village stoop, the "Sex and the City" star said in an Instagram post.
"It is officially the Halloween heist of 2019," Parker said in a video, telling the tale overlooking her empty brownstone stoop. "My husband stated, 'Decency is dead.'"
Parker said her un-carved pumpkins, and those of her neighbor's, were stolen from their West Village stoop sometime during the night of Oct 29th. Click link for video.
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Liv Tyler Sells Restored West Village Townhouse
You might say Liv Tyler is synonymous with West Village living. For the past two decades, the celebrity actress has been a resident of the coveted neighborhood and is frequently photographed in tabloids and magazines out and about with her children. This summer, Architectural Digest featured the restoration of her late 1800s townhouse on West 11th Street where Tyler embarked on a gut renovation to revive the brownstone to, as she puts it, its “original glory.” Now, after buying the building for $2.53 million in 2001, the New York Post reports that Tyler has sold the property for $17.45 million in an off-market deal.
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Get Your Reservations Now for These NYC Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day

If you live in New York City, there are a million reasons not to cook Thanksgiving dinner at your apartment. The stove is too small, or the stove is, in fact, an illegally wired hot plate; your dining table seats one, plus a cat; your roommate is a very vocal vegan; you can’t possibly be expected to schlep a 29-pound Butterball turkey home on the subway; if your mother saw the way you live you’d never hear the end of it.
Luckily for you, the city that never sleeps is also the city that never closes on major holidays. To make it easy to make a reservation, we’ve rounded up 15 our favorite open-on-Thanksgiving restaurants.
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New York Gets Its Own Après Scene This Holiday At Arlo SoHo
Kicking off on December 3, the boutique hotel brand is introducing Après Arlo, the Arlo’s interpretation of “après ski,” even though there’s isn't a mountain in sight. It’s offering classic post-ski indulgences like a rich menu of hearty gut-warmers and hot beverages. As guests walk through the hotel's outdoor courtyard, they’ll be transported to the Swiss Alps without ever having to leave Hudson St. There’s heated cabins decked out in winter finery set against a backdrop of white birch trees, while twinkling lights glisten through faux snow. A full hot toddy menu includes the "Top of the Mountain Toddy" with whiskey, caramel and apple cider, or the “Chai Chalet Toddy” with cognac, cranberry, vanilla and chai tea.
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Smith & Wollensky Owner Signs Lease for New Eatery in West Village

The restaurant group behind the iconic Smith & Wollensky steakhouse and popular eateries like Quality Meats and Quality Eats is planning to open a new restaurant in the West Village. Quality Branded signed a lease for 5,600 square feet spread across the ground floor and lower level at 2 Bank Street, according to the brokers who negotiated the deal for landlord Sky management. Quality Branded was founded in 2007 by the father-and-son team of Michael and Alan Stillman, the latter of whom started out as a restaurateur in the 1960s when he launched the first TGI Friday’s.
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Frankies 570 Spuntino Is Now Anton’s
Anton’s — located at 570 Hudson Street at West 11th Street — comes from Nick Anderer, the chef known for opening Union Square Hospitality Group’s Italian restaurants Marta and Maialino. That Italian training will peek through here in several pasta dishes labeled as “macaroni” on the menu. There’s a take on bucatini amatriciana that uses bacon made by East Village Ukrainian butcher J. Baczynski, as well as linguini with clams, spinach ravioli, and angel hair francese.
But the rest of the menu leans into the larger European side of things. Anderer spent a lot of time researching old recipes and menus and working on his interpretation of them.
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Mimi Sheraton’s Favorite NYC Sandwich - Grilled Cheese With a Side of Sass
If you have the privilege of eating in a particular restaurant many times over the years, you may eventually develop a sandwich that can be made especially for you. Such is the case with Mimi Sheraton. She was born in Brooklyn, educated at Midwood High School and New York University, anbd served as food critic at the New York Times from 1975 to 1983. She’s written 15 books and innumerable articles. Sheraton celebrated her 90th birthday recently and is still active in food writing. She’s also a longtime West Village resident and patron of the
La Bonbonniere
. While it may sound like a fancy French restaurant, at its heart is a Greek diner that opened some 80 years ago, and still has a menu featuring hamburgers and pancakes.
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John Cameron Mitchell and Glenn Close to Host
Anthem: Homunculus
Listening Party
The eight-hour event will feature cocktails, live performances, and celebrity appearances.
Hedwig and the Angrey Inch
creator John Cameron Mitchell and stage and screen star Glenn Close will throw a public listening party for Mitchell’s recent musical podcast,
Anthem: Homunculus
.
Guests will congregate November 24 at the IFC Film Center in the West Village to listen to all eight hours of the podcast’s first season. The evening will also include drinks, special appearances, and live performances from
Anthem
cast members.
Anthem: Homunculus
features 30 songs by Mitchell and Bryan Weller that range in genre from indie-rock to dream pop to avante garde.
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136 West 13th St, Unit 1A/B
Stylish, Sophisticated Stunner - One-of-a-Kind Village Home With Private Stoop Entrance!
A home unlike any other - apartment 1A/B at 136 West 13th Street is a must see for the sophisticated and savvy buyer. This exceptional coop home feels like you are living in your own private townhouse - located on one of the most beautiful tree-lined blocks in the city.
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359 West 11th St, Unit 6B
Sun Soaked Convertible 3-Bedroom Condo in Prime West Village

Enjoy modern elegance, sunlight, and space in this loft-like West Village convertible 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo apartment with windowed office/playroom. Located on one of the West Village’s most beautiful tree-lined streets, it’s a reminder why this historic neighborhood is one of the most sought after in all of NYC.
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Who Wants to Live in Regis Philbin’s Greenwich Estate?
It's on the market for $4.6M.
Regis Philbin—the former host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"—is letting go of his multimillion-dollar home in
Greenwich, CT
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It's listed for
$4.595 million
, and the home’s next owner will need to be a millionaire to move in, but the asking price is about 36% less than what the broadcast legend paid for the place over a decade ago, the Wall Street Journal
reported
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Located just 40 minutes from Manhattan, the home offers a resortlike atmosphere on 2.59 acres. It was built in 1997, and the 13,661-square-foot property offers both a main house and a guesthouse. Inspired by an English manor, also features a circular drive and secluded grounds.
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Keep Your Fur Baby Safe This Thanksgiving
The holidays – and turkey day – are meant to be a special time for everyone in your family including us furry family members. Don’t forget to be mindful of our needs even during the hullaballoo that comes along with preparing Thanksgiving dinner and hosting guests.
Take care of your four-legged buddies and remember: constant vigilance
. Click
here
for a few tips to keep you and us four-legged family members safe and happy this Thanksgiving.
xo - Scout
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A New York City resident for over 20 years and a West Village homeowner for over 15, I am passionate about this city and am devoted to making each client interaction an exciting and rewarding experience. It is a passion of mine to assist buyers, sellers, renters and investors to help them achieve real estate success. An expert in marketing, communication and negotiation, I skillfully guide clients with extensive market knowledge and my unfailing can-do attitude. A full-service agent, I work closely with top-tier real estate attorneys, mortgage bankers, architects, financial advisors and stagers to facilitate all aspects of of my clients' needs.
For the past 10 years, I have served as a member of my coop board and have a deep knowledge for running a building in NYC. I currently live on Charles Street with my husband, Shuki, and our rescue dogs, Scout and Archie. I am passionate about giving back to our NYC community and continually support and volunteer with many charities and nonprofits include AIDS Walk NY, Cycle for Survival and the Sato Project.
I am here to help in any way I can with your real estate needs. Please reach out - I would love to hear from you and buy you a coffee at Sweet Corner Bakeshop.
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