A completely opinionated, totally random, loosely curated, shot from the hip, collection of stuff I love downtown – right now.
December 2019
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2020 Predictions
Scout and I have been spending more time thane ever on the street these days. We just rescued the most adorable puppy Archie - who just turned 13 weeks. All this extra time walking the neighborhood has a great bonus - we get to see so many of our neighbors - both 2- legged and 4 -legged.
I was chatting with Daphne's mom many times over the past few weeks and one of our conversations was about how quickly the end of the year will be here - and how fast this time of year flies by. It got me reflecting about 2019 and the excitement and hope for 2020. It is also the time when all the "BEST OF" lists for 2019 come out. I am actually of fan of these. We have also already started to see the economic and real estate predictions for 2020.
As experts start examine the market as to what factors we can expect to see in the real estate market, I found the recent Goldman Sach's 2020 market predictions to be quite interesting.
* Global growth will increase from 3.1% in 2019 to 3.4% in 2020.
* A
2020 recession is unlikely. Corrections are more likely.
* Most advanced economies will see improving labor markets.
* Wage growth and trade tariffs will nudge inflation higher, but it is unlikely to change the Fed's policies.
* Chronic uncertainty surrounds Brexit and trade: these will subside in 2020 and be replaced by election risk.
* Equities appear mostly fully valued.
* Default risk in 2020 is relatively limited as debt-to-earnings and -assets remain stable.
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Average volatility should remain relatively stable, though uncertainty from trade, tweets, and US elections may lead to episodic flare-ups.
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Karlie Kloss Found a Buyer for Her $2.75 Million West Village Triplex
Kloss, who recently married Joshua Kushner in two different ceremonies (one upstate New York in October 2018, and another in
Wyoming
in June 2019), bought the two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode for $1.98 million in 2012, and renovated the home before moving in.
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Lord & Taylor Is Returning to NYC As a Soho Pop-up
After closing its iconic Fifth Avenue flagship at the start of 2019, department store Lord & Taylor will be popping up again as a Manhattan shopping address. The department store brand, which was sold by former owner Hudson’s Bay to clothing rental company Le Tote for $100 million in cash in August, is reportedly opening a 2,400-square-foot shop for just two weeks in mid-December. The pop-up shop will be located on Wooster Street in Soho–a neighborhood that boasts many empty storefronts and seasonal pop-ups as high-end designer fashion shops.
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Baked Pastas Nodding to Florence Come to the West Village
Emanuele Bugiani, an owner of the Fiaschetteria Pistoia restaurants in the East and West Village, has opened a tiny new spot focusing on baked pasta. He’s dipped into history for inspiration, basing the restaurant on Pasta al Forno, in Florence, Italy. That restaurant, open from 1964 to 2000, was owned by Marino Pollacci, a pasta maker from Bologna who, Mr. Bugiani says, traveled all over Italy to study baked pastas. In addition to a classic lasagna Bolognese, a crespelle casserole of spinach-filled crepes, a dome of tomato-swathed Neapolitan timpano and an elaborate Sicilian timballo, Mr. Bugiani’s brief menu offers a few vegetable dishes, like eggplant Parmigiana and potatoes with truffles.
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Affordable Sushi at Nami Nori Is ‘Irresistible,’ Times Critic Says in Two-Star Review
Hot new affordable sushi spot Nami Nori gets the two-star treatment from Times critic Pete Wells this week. The West Village restaurant — run by three seasoned Masa vets — specializes in temaki, hand rolls that here arrive in a U-shape, and Wells finds that fine dining experience to come through at Nami Nori in “attention to minor details” that make the restaurant feel hospitable.
He digs the miso-clam soup, the fried squid, the ice cream sandwiches, and of course, a slew of the temaki:
Though a meal can be more than $100 per person here, it’s also possible to dine for less than $30,
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This Virtual Reality Dining Experience Is Trippy — and Might Be the Future of Restaurants
The James Beard House is a circa-1844 townhouse in the West Village, its creaky floors filled with oil paintings and homages to the greatness of the culinary center’s namesake food writer and cook, who once lived there. The historic setting, where chefs from all over the country come to prepare their finest cuisine, is an unlikely yet fitting place for a futuristic, trippy art-meets-dining meal. Through Dec. 29, the Beard House is hosting
Aerobanquets RMX
, a virtual reality experience wherein diners don headgear that transports them to a Dali-esque landscape, where they encounter food in ways that feel stranger than Alice in Wonderland stumbling across a tea party.
Was that a meal or performance art?
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What it’s Like to Sell Christmas Trees to NYC Celebrities While Living in a Trailer
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – but the view of the holidays looks quite different from a Christmas tree lot in Tribeca, New York, where
seasonal workers
saw and scurry to get ready for local families and celebrities in town to celebrate the holiday season.
On that particular day, at least 1,500 trees filled the lot. They'll all be sold within the week, with more coming by the trailer-full every few days. In the summer, the space is inhabited by a trendy restaurant chain’s outdoor pop-up. But from mid-November to Christmas Eve, SoHo Trees fills the lot with anything from an apartment-sized $39 “Charlie Brown” tree to a 13-foot tall Balsam Fir that goes for nearly $600.
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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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Kelly Clarkson's Tennessee Lake Mansion is For Sale
It's on the market for $7.49M.
Kelly Clarkson made a meteoric rise to stardom after singing and winning the first season of American Idol in 2002. Kelly is now one of America’s favorite entertainers, judge on The Voice and host of her new NBC talk show. Ten years after her American Idol win, Kelly bought a Tennessee lake home in Hendersonville, 25 miles up the Cumberland River from Nashville. Her Tennessee mansion is for sale, priced at $7.49 million.
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So Much Food For the Holidays - But Not For Your Pets
I really don't eat that much - but my new annoying brother eats everything in sight. So I thought it would be a good idea to have a little "Holiday Food No No" list for your furry friends.
There are so many tempting goodies around during the holidays, but many of them can be harmful to our pets. For instance, chocolate and anything sweetened with xylitol can make your pet sick. Give yourself a quick refresher on the foods that can be harmful to your
dog
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xo - Scout (and Archie)
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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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