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XL Nightclub New York City farewell night

XL Nightclub New York City farewell night | New York, United States | Last night together with my friends, I said Goodbye to the night scene of New York City at least for the next two month. I am leaving to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai baby. !!! Where best to do so than at the new gay hotspot in the far west 42nd. Street, XL Nightclub. Great crowd, music and sexy looking club. The PRs of the club are the not quite good, but the people at The OUT NYC Hotel do a great job to keep everyone happy, pampered and welcomed. Anyhow the club and bar are the happening of New York these days and everyone flocks to see and be seen, rocking their best outfits, bodies and groove. So if planning to hit Manhattan, this is a must stop during the weekend nights. I personally prefer Saturdays. Check out their website: www.xlnightclub.com

Sunday seasonal Brunch at Park Avenue

Sunday seasonal Brunch at Park Avenue | New York, US | For another 25 days, you can call this restaurant Park Avenue Winter, but then you will have to return for Spring and so forth. Aside from being a great restaurant with superb service, it hosts a great concept, where not only the menu and wine list, but the whole decoration of the restaurant changes with the season. Recognized by the New York Times and New York Observer as one of the best new restaurants, Park Avenue Winter has returned to the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

21 Club by Orient-Express in New York City

21 Club by Orient-Express in New York City | New York, United States | Sometimes prejudice might play bad judgement on your choices, and this was the case for me. When I was invited to come to 21 Club, the first few ideas that came to my mind were stuffy, boring and red meat based menu. Well let me tell you I was wrong on all of them. Yes you must wear a jacket, and the style is very slick, but who minds to dress up for the crime. A crime for a great gourment experience signature by Orient-Express, right. Begin your night with a relaxin Grey Goose Vodka Martini with huge olives, and from there on enjoy a fantastic eveninig in a cozy and buzzling atmosphere.

Coolest Sunday Brunch at Yotel New York

Coolest Sunday Brunch at Yotel New York | New York, United States | Continuing with my posts on the trendy and funky development of the far West 42nd Street, today I came to one of my favorite hotels in New York, the Yotel to try their Sunday Brunch, hosted by Patrick Duffy. Just have to say that it will from now on be a keeper in my list. Great mixed crowd, fun, relaxed, not attitude… Heard that Chelsea Brunch restaurants NO ATTITUDE. I pay and they treat you like a customer. USD 35 all you can eat and drink Brunch.

The OUT NYC

The OUT NYC | New York, United States | Well it seems that West 42nd. Street area in between 10th and 11th Avenue (aka. Hells Kitchen), has lately been getting a lot of attention and happening. First the avant-garded Yotel, which I personally reviewed last week and loved, the new luxury apartments complex MiMA, and now the soon to open The OUT NYC Urban Resort which already is looking very promessing and happening. The project is forecasted to open March 2012, so we will have to wait till then to see how it develops, looking forward to stay over to review it in full. Formerly to be Axel Hotel New York, today member of the Genre Hotels group, which I must say after over 20 years in this business have never heard of, but excited to learn more about. But this is not all this complex has to offer, big names are already part of this project and others to join soon. The OUT NYC hosts New York’s most highly anticipated nightlife venue XL Nightclub featuring already well established and classic events like Rock It by Fonabaiovoss and iconic New York night scene names like John Blair. Today I was briefly introduced to XL but this weekend I was invited to come and check the venue in full action, but I can say that already got my attention, a slick venue with a nice central bar and dance floor in the back. So stay tuned for more. CM

The Mark Hotel New York City

The Mark Hotel New York City | New York, United States | I have just checked OUT from the beautiful and charming exclusive boutique hotel The Mark. If there is a way to describe it is… full class, welcoming, happening, fashionable and chic. 1927 landmark building at the corner of 77th Street and Madison Avenue. Designed by Jacques Grange and with impeccable service under the perfectionist eye of luxury hotel manager Olivier Lordonnois, The Mark combines old-world comfort, avant-garde design, the latest technologies and an unprecedented level of personal service to create the finest five-star hotel of the 21st-century. I have been in New York for over seven years, and I must say that I always stick to the same hotel preferences, although The Mark is not just a hotel, it is a whole experience of great taste and class.

GPS Carlos Melia from South Beach

GPS Carlos Melia from South Beach | Miami, Florida | A short 48 hours stop in Miami Beach before heading to cold New York City. Windy and a bit chilly, but still beautiful day to do what I always do while in South Beach, running at the boardwalk by the shore line, that goes from 47th. Street to the heart of Ocean Drive. Not into running, then take your time to go for a stroll. CM

Setai South Beach Check IN

Setai South Beach Check IN | Miami Beach, United States | Last night I checked IN at the stunning, chic and sexy Setai South Beach. I will be spending here two nights, in a beautiful room facing the shore line of South Beach. A very Asian look combined with the sex appeal of SOBE, just the perfect balance. An intimate, serene oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach.

URGE Party at Cameo South Beach

URGE Party at Cameo South Beach | Miami Beach, United States | And the caption for this photo taken last night at URGE Party was “Go Carlos”, and indeed it was lots of fun. I got off my eight hours flight from Buenos Aires, checked in at the stunning Setai Hotel and got ready for a night out in SOBE, after all is MLK – Martin Luther King long weekend and everyone was out despite the chilly weather. URGE Party is the new party in SOBE with DJ Abel (MIA) and Eddie Martinez (NYC) spinning to a sold out venue. Lots of fun, although I decided to call the night early to catch some rest. CM in yellow CM

Souen Macrobiotic Natural Organic Restaurant

TweetSouen Macrobiotic Natural Organic Restaurant | New York, United States | If you enjoy macrobiotic, natural, organic and healthy food, as much as I do, then you must visit Souen Macrobiotic Restaurant. Small venue on 13th. Street between 5th. Avenue and University.