Posts by: Lauren Levinger
It’s rare to see Phil Oh in front of a camera. The always-colorful Street Style and fashion photographer, well known by his pseudonym Streetpeeper, can almost always be found behind the lens snapping shots of sartorial influencers in the most…
Eleanor Ylvisaker and Ferebee Taube, friends and co-founders of the personal styling site FEYT arrive at Melvin’s juice bar wearing complimentary rompers. Their attire matches the ambiance of the juice bar to a T, the colors of their garments…
Kim Hastreiter is not just a food lover. She is a lover of the undiscovered, the bold and the unexpected. She is intrigued by food culture and the personalities that drive culinary innovation. She views food much in the same…
Mika Soleimanpour opens the door to her Brooklyn apartment and is quickly pushed aside by her rambunctious daughter Reika…
Beer, ribs, hot dogs and an American Flag inspired manicure all helped to make this July 4th holiday a true success.
As the sun set, and the temperature cooled, we all prepared ourselves for our favorite yearly tradition- FIREWORKS! And…
“I wish my husband was here because he actually has skills in the kitchen!” DJ Kiss quips as she glances up from her chopping board. “But I do know how to make some good asparagus! It’s the one dish I…
Sarah admits that she is not the authority when it comes to cooking for a dinner party, but she has proclaimed herself the “Queen of the appetizer”. After purchasing Martha Stewart’s Hors d’Oeuvres Handbook, she found her calling- Chicken Salad…
“I was new at my high school as a freshman and the girls that I became friends with had a picnic club, where they performed a formal initiation. On the day of mine, I was like, ‘Mom I have to…
“When I was 19 my parents approached me while I was living and modeling in NYC. They said- why don’t you have your own wine? You are from St Helena. Everyone in Napa works in wine and food. It’s only…
We have to thank Kerry Diamond & Robert Newton for the inspiring Southern cuisine they proudly serve at their restaurant Seersucker . It was after all, over catfish po’ boys and fresh biscuits smothered in preserves and honey butter that…
It’s Winter, and in many cases that means hibernation. Whether you are sitting by a fire or cozying up on your couch for a weekend movie marathon, this fudge will keep you company. Caroline learned the recipe from her dad,…
Name
Caroline Grosso
Hometown
Whiting, New Jersey
Current Location
Manhattan, New York
Occupation
Stylist
What are you making?
My father has been…
The art of tea making is something that most of us often neglect, the majority of us simply use a tea bag and fill a pot with boiling water and call it a day. In actuality, tea making is…
With the Holidays just around the corner, tis the season for family gatherings, soirees with friends, and of course extravagant entertaining! We caught up with New York based interior designer/decorator Ryan Korban for his annual holiday party which this year…
Although the weather outside is not yet “frightful”… treat yourself to a hot bowl of this festive soup and pretend that winter is really here! The recipe only requires a few ingredients and will impress any dinner guest with it’s tantalizing…
When designer Katie Gallagher was trapped with her boyfriend Nikolay Saveliev during Hurricane Irene, she thought it would be a great time to get “crafty”. She pulled out a Sugar Skulls kit that her sister had given her as…
“We joke about “the fashion diet” but I actually think if you had a full proper meal during Fashion Week you would fall asleep at the next show.” Elle Magazine’s Fashion News Director Anne Slowey candidly admits as she opens…
Kuma Inn falls under The Food Life’s favorite type of restaurant- “hole in the wall”. Situated one flight of stairs above a bar in the Lower East Side, the restaurant is tucked away from the noisy streets, and is considered…
Curtis Kulig opens the door to his Nolita loft in an oatmeal colored sweater, worn jeans and wool socks. It’s early on Sunday morning and as we are given the grand tour of his sprawling abode, we are re-introduced to…
Britt has a major sweet tooth. Her favorite treat is carrot cake- “My favorite things is probably carrot cake, and I make a really good one! Both of my best friends were vegan growing up, so I was around vegan…
Jenne is a fashionable mother of 3. Her recipe is a “go-to” when she has to prepare a delicious meal in a short amount of time. She likes to serve this to guests when they come over for dinner. She…
“My mom started making jerky when we were kids. My brother Amos and I were really into it. We would go on road trips and would always stop to get it along the side of the road. She started making…
“It’s a go to for our parties. It’s basically all alcohol and sugar.We combine a bottle of dark rum, a bottle of gin and a bottle of champagne with mashed raspberries and mashed lemon peel and sugar. Long island ice…
“The Beagle is a superb classic cocktail bar with fantastic food, or a superb restaurant with a fantastic cocktail program, whichever you prefer.”
The Beagle lies discretely on the restaurant heavy Avenue A in the East Village of New York. Upon entry,…
The grocery store is not a typical setting for debuting runway inspired looks-stilettos, floor length gowns, or semi precious accessories. But when we meet Jenne Lombardo at the Bowery Street Whole Foods Market, we are given a lesson on “grocery…
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Liberty, New York 12754
During the summer months, we can’t get enough time outside to enjoy the sun. Summer Friday’s also allow for long weekends and road trips. So The Food Life…
If you are looking for a sweet, light, and cool fruit with a flavor similar to that of a cantaloupe, look no further than the Longan Fruit otherwise known as the Euphoria Fruit. These lychee like morsels are currently in…
Nicole Richie has just arrived at the photo shoot off a red eye from Paris but appears just as lively as her team, styling outfits, accessorizing the model, and art directing each shot. It is clear that this mom has…
During the Summer it’s always nice to enjoy a light meal! Marc Cottrell a Food Life reader submitted an easy-to-make and delectable recipe for mussels. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish will get you out of the kitchen…
Atop a grand table made of salvaged dark wood from an Amish community, two butchers, a chef, and a pie maker have gathered to tell us about The Maine Event. There are scattered bottles of red wine, one to every…
If you are indecisive, this is not the place for you. But if you are adventurous and looking for a place unlike any other with delicious brunch fare, make your way over to Essex Street Market and in the corner, you will find Shopsin’s General Store-a small 20 seat restaurant that runs on the idea that more is more.
Mac & Cheese is the quintessential comfort food. With this truffle oil recipe submitted by our co-founder Mike King, the classic is given a delicious makeover. Crispy bacon adds a subtle crunch, and the cavatelli pasta is the perfect textured…
Oaxaca Taqueria is tucked away at the end of a discreet alley in the Lower East side. Simple Mexican fare coupled with an under the radar vibe makes for a fantastic and authentic experience.
Meatballs. A culinary creation so simple and delicious they can only be regarded as a staple comfort food. Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow saw the potential in these little morsels and have since created a small empire built around the…
