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I hit up Covet’s restaurant opening the other night, hosted by Ramona Singer, of Real Housewives of NY fame, and I was definitely impressed. (Though secretly, I love RHONY so much even if the food had been terrible I would have been psyched to see her). The space is two floors, the first of which hosts a large dining room with a gorgeous chandelier and cozy booths.  As for cuisine, think Mediterranean meets Pacific Rim, chef John Keller (formerly Bruno Jamais) will be serving up creative dishes with a twist–featuring signature dishes such as Hamachi Duo, Lobster Brulee, and Wild Boar Tenderloin.

After dinner you can descend to the lower level where creative cocktails are stirred and there are plenty of cubby holes and couches for you to snuggle up in.  The ambiance is cave-like, cave-chic, LOL. It’s spattered with animal skin pillows and cushions.  It’s like a naughty cave, though I think the theme they're going for is secretive, saucy, ski lodge. The lounge is open until 4am. This is going to be a great, late night spot for swanky patrons to get a nightcap before heading up to lavish upper east side abodes.

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Cocktails range from $18-$24, unless you’re a baller looking to impress that special someone–the Icarus is a $160 bevvie that packs in house flambé, premium saffron, Louis XIII Rémy Martin Cognac, and of course hand chiseled ice. I’m available any night of the week if anyone wants to buy this for me, bt-dubs.

The apps were delish, though I have to go back to try the food. Judging by the menu, be prepared to indulge in inventive cuisine—but bring your credit card, it don’t come cheap. 

Last weekend I had the pleasure of being an NYC tourist. Now, isn't it funny that when you're in other cities you do all the cheezy touristy activities but when you're in New York you scoff at all the tourists taking pictures with the most mundane things (cue photos in front of Macy's, cocktails etc.)

The day started out well. It was 70 and sunny. The tour guidess was freaking awesome. She's a standup comic, Amy Albert and quite possibly the funniest I've seen in a while. She kept the energy high and the crowd laughing. Amy laughed, joked, pointed out Sex and the City landmarks and then played the clips from the show to refresh your memory. For an avid fan of SATC the tour was a dream come true, and this is coming from a New Yorker(yeah, yeah I'm from Cleveland, I've lived here for 5 years). There are so many places you didn't realize were where your favorite scene took place. It really made the show come to life. 

• Visit over 40 locations seen in Sex and the City on this tour!
• Listen to hilarious narration from your guide-ess aboard a luxury air-conditioned bus.
• Have a cupcake at the bakery where Carrie and Miranda noshed the tiny treats (cupcake included).
• Stop at Aidan and Steve's bar used on Sex and the City (drinks not included) to get a Cosmopolitan.
• Visit the church where Samantha meets The Friar.
• Stop at the store where Charlotte bought her Rabbit.
• See the furniture store where Aidan designed his pieces and Carrie got humped by Pete.

There are also locations from Sex and the City: The Movie interspersed in the tour (think Carrie and Big's rehearsal dinner).

Note to all you Mommies on vacay with your daughters, this tour is NOT PG. The guide starts off the tour by exclaiming that this isn't the TBS version of SATC–we're on the HBO show tour. We then began the day by screaming obscenities to warm ourselves up. 

We had an awesome day and I'd absolutely recommend this tour to anyone–girls looking for fun, bachelorettes, fashionistas. 

I'm happy to be able to host a giveaway of 2 tickets to the daily public Sex & the City Tour (an $84 value) courtesy of On Screen Tours – the gift certificates never expire so the winner can use them whenever you visit New York in the future.

To enter just leave us a comment AND either:

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Mention @MsSmartypanties and the Giveaway; or

Post about it on your personal blog for 2 entries!

Winner will be announced April 17th! So get your entries in!

“It's really hard to walk in a single woman's shoes — that's why you sometimes need really special shoes!" –Carrie Bradshaw

*FTC Disclosure: We were given two tickets to do this review*

Get ready to belt out your favorite theme song from the Hills! 

The John Frieda team is hosting a series of events and perks available for blondes (haters! But I love my blonde readers too:). The blonde VIP program begins on March 18^th in New York City at the Highline Ballroom with a private performance by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and blonde icon Natasha Bedingfield, whose third album drops this spring.  The elite event lets all girls experience the benefits of being blonde with the royal treatment, from makeovers at hair stations to complimentary food and beverages—all set to the music of Natasha Bedingfield.

The concert is completely free for all who sign up at: www.forblondesonly.com

The rest is still unwrittennnnn….

Come and experience the New York Premiere of Vapour Organic Beauty
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