Just back from New York City

Lauri and I went to New York for a long weekend and are back home in London today.

While in the Big Apple, we met up with some friends and found a few gems we would both like to share. These will all get full reviews in the next few days, but here's a preview:

• The Carlton Arms Hotel at 160 E. 25th St - NY's coolest hotel?
• Paprika Restaurant at St. Mark's Place - brunch heaven
• Chocolate DeBauve & Gallais on Madison Avenue - extravagant indeed
• L’Express at 249 Park Ave South - 24 hr good & cheap french fare

More and photos coming soon.