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San Francisco, 2016. An image I stumbled on in my files. A moment in time that will never occur again. I do not know San...
05/19/2023

San Francisco, 2016. An image I stumbled on in my files. A moment in time that will never occur again. I do not know San Francisco now. Such a scene could never exist now. But in the old days it did. Quiet Sundays. Quiet streets. I miss this San Francisco.

Today I made a pilgrimage to the past and that of my great uncle, Sotirios Tavoularis, a.k.a S. Gregory Taylor, who in 1...
04/19/2023

Today I made a pilgrimage to the past and that of my great uncle, Sotirios Tavoularis, a.k.a S. Gregory Taylor, who in 1939, fell in love with an island off Shelter Island, New York which he named after himself.

The island became his play land when he wasn’t running his Manhattan hotels, most notably, The St. Moritz.

In all its misty silence, his presence was felt. His tomb is scattered with tokens of respect and we offered ours: garlic and Calla lilies (the garlic to ward off evil spirits.) The island is now a public park and non-profit organization designed to be preserved and enjoyed by all. Without Gregory, my life would have been very different. Thanks, SGT. # #1939

Anonymous by Anonymous.
04/17/2023

Anonymous by Anonymous.

A gay old time at Julius’, with one of the best dine-sized dance floors ever, a Rorschach of tunes by DJ Yestergay and h...
04/16/2023

A gay old time at Julius’, with one of the best dine-sized dance floors ever, a Rorschach of tunes by DJ Yestergay and his thoughtful assistant who showcases what’s playing with a flashlight. Andy Cohen was more interested in Latin number by the door.

Hello, Spring.
04/14/2023

Hello, Spring.

Pastis it’s Prime. I long for the original, before it was populated as it was tonight by dozens of mid-30s white girls a...
04/13/2023

Pastis it’s Prime. I long for the original, before it was populated as it was tonight by dozens of mid-30s white girls and their Chardonnay, each trying to have their Audrey Hepburn moment. I’d get the fries to go, however. As good as MacDonalds — and yes, that’s a compliment.

Bar Verōnika New York is as louche as its name, and that’s not always a good thing. Unless you’re an es**rt.
04/13/2023

Bar Verōnika New York is as louche as its name, and that’s not always a good thing. Unless you’re an es**rt.

A serpentine stairway that’s heaven — never mind where it goes.
03/08/2023

A serpentine stairway that’s heaven — never mind where it goes.

There are so many beautiful art deco designs at Radio City Music Hall, but one of my favorites is the carpet in the Gran...
02/08/2023

There are so many beautiful art deco designs at Radio City Music Hall, but one of my favorites is the carpet in the Grand Foyer. Designed in 1932 by Ruth Reeves (1892-1966), Reeves remains one of the least recognized textile artists in the world, but she was a pioneer in the use of vat dyes and the screen printing process for home fabrics. She studied textiles in India and Guatemala and incorporated what she learned into her later work. The carpet she designed for Radio City is called Still Life with Musical Instruments with its abstract representations of a guitar, banjo, clarinet, saxophone, accordion, and harp. In 1999 the carpet and the rest of the landmark venue were completely renovated in painstaking detail, recreating the exact fiber colors of the carpet.

Though you may leave Paris, Paris never leaves you.
12/25/2022

Though you may leave Paris, Paris never leaves you.

Though you may leave Paris, Paris never leaves you.
12/25/2022

Though you may leave Paris, Paris never leaves you.

It was worth the wait: five years for LVMH groupe to renovate the historic department store Samaritaine — from the inter...
12/24/2022

It was worth the wait: five years for LVMH groupe to renovate the historic department store Samaritaine — from the interior ironwork to the art nouveau murals. It is nothing short of spectacular. The top floor features a champagne bar while the multi-brand floors below offer an edited assortment of luxury goods as well as a collection of easily affordable limited edition gift items, like the store’s charming tote bag. For the first time in years, it was fun to shop again.

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