Cocktails with Nick and Nora
"The Thin Man" series of films are still celebrated as the epitome of cocktail elegance. As Nick and Nora Charles, the team of William Powell and Myrna Loy dabble in mysteries and martinis, sipping from glasses about one-third the size of today's oversized martini glasses. The toughened-crystal, dishwasher-safe Nick and Nora Martini Glass holds a more practical 4 1/2 ounces. Recapture classic cocktail service from a bygone era with a collection of Thin Man" inspired glassware from the 1930s. More »
Intelligent Bookcases Since 1907
That was the year F. E. Hale began the manufacture of handsome, clever bookcases, in particular for the offices of eminent barristers. Mr. Hale's original glass-front sectional Barrister Bookcases are still hand-crafted in Upstate New York, providing distinctive display for treasured books and collectibles in the home or business library. The stackable cases can be ordered with standard or tall shelf units, and in a variety of woods and finishes. We have a book that tells more of the story. Ask for your FREE copy. More »
How to Sip Coffee Like a New Yorker
There was a time, not so long ago, you grabbed your morning fuel on the way to work, and a certain cup became part of your New York life. Maybe New Yorkers are yearning for a simpler time, when you sipped your coffee from the street-tough, Greek diner coffee-to-go cup, emblazened with WE ARE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU. In this coffee cup, New York has something that's both genuinely unique and almost timeless. When you carry your coffee in this cup, you make a bold statement about your city and your beverage of choice. More »
Tour the Finger Lakes
As a consummate insider, local expert, restaurateur, wine connoisseur and author, Michael Turback provides 24 fascinating, informative tours of Finger Lakes Wine Country in an App that explores whats new, whats enduring, and whats surprising in a guide to inspire and enrich your visit. You will learn the best wines to taste, the best bottles to buy, how to enjoy an afternoon of sipping how to make the most of a one-day jaunt or a weekend excursion, including where to eat and where to stay. Use on your iPhone or iPad. Simply click & go! More »