NYC

Favorites:

Portale, Chelsea

Sushi Yasuda, Midtown East

Raf's, Nolita

Ai Fiori, in the Langham Hotel, 5th Ave

To Try:

Ume, Williamsburg

Chez Fifi, Upper East Side

Crane Club, Chelsea

Maison Nur, Lower East Side

Explorations:

Live Jazz at The Nines, Noho

Spa Suite Couples Retreat at The Peninsula Spa, in The Peninsula, 5th Ave

New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, Upper West Side

Visit the newly re-opened Frick Collection, Upper East Side

Connecticut

Favorites:

Feng Chophouse, Hartford

The Cottage, Westport

L’Escale, Greenwich

The Foundry, Hartford

To Try:

Arethusa al Tavolo, Bantam

Josie & Tony’s, Norwalk

La Plage, Mystic

Newbrook Kitchen, Cheshire

Explorations:

Experience the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford

Hot Stone Massage at The Delamar Spa, Southport

Sunset Cruise on the Long Island Sound, Greenwich

Wine Tasting at Chamard Vineyards, Clinton