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Calling all royally-obsessed! In May, for the first time in 70 years, a new King will be crowned as millions of people watch and celebrate around the world. Thinking about a trip across the pond? Here's everything you need to make your trip feel especially regal. 
One of the great joys of what we do is to introduce our clients and readers to amazing lifestyle brands. In this edition, we have the extra joy of featuring some of our favorite brands that are founded by Black business owners. In support of the BIPOC movement, and to bring attention to these amazing … Continued
Meet Michael Cecchi-Azzolina, a career maître d’hôtel in NYC’s power dining scene who is now spilling the tea from more than 3 decades as the gatekeeper of New York City’s hottest and most in-demand restaurants. From the rollicking, greed-is-good 1980s to today’s post-COVID world, Michael’s new tell-all book, Your Table Is Ready (St. Martins Press), is … Continued
No matter what neighborhood you’re in, NYC has no shortage of Chinese food establishments, serving up delicious soup dumplings, endless noodles and every soul-satisfying favorite inbetween. We know most New Yorkers have their local Chinese food joints for both ordering in and dining out, but we can’t help but share our favorite dim sum spots … Continued
The “once upon a time” NYC was a place where one could meander the streets after dinner to stumble upon an unsuspecting venue with a torchy chanteuse perched at an upright piano serenading a locals-only crowd with stylish renditions of classic jazz standards. Today, the live music scene is much more complicated to navigate, and … Continued
Traditional weight and cardio fitness classes are packed with benefits, but from time to time, some of us get a bit restless with our usual routine. That’s when it’s time to change things up with something different – even if a bit unusual. With that in mind, we headed to the most unique fitness studios … Continued
In the words of Sondheim, “art isn’t easy…it’s a major decision” – and even though this line refers to the art of making art, one could also say that acquiring art isn’t exactly easy. It starts with knowing where to find the pieces you love that also fit your budget and might even increase in … Continued
With the summer heating up, finding somewhere to cool off with the right vibe can be a daunting task. We had a blast scouting the best options to lounge water-side with a drink in hand so you can soak up the sunshine in style, without a hotel reservation getting in the way. Contact your LIV team if you … Continued
As warm summer days approach us and the lively energy of the city continues to heighten, planning the perfect summer gathering is a must! Our team is at your service to assist with your entertainment desires, and that’s why we called in a few of our tried-and-true favorite at-home private dining and catering resources in … Continued
While we share in the global heartbreak over the attacks in Ukraine, we also understand the many concerns and questions coming to us from clients who are hoping to make plans to enjoy the many wonderful international events and experiences taking place around the world in the coming months. We recently went to two experiential … Continued