Cheryl Benton

NYC Life: Hidden Gems, Iconic Music, and What’s New This Week Valerie Smaldone shares a hidden Hudson Valley gem offering premium sake tastings and an omakase experience that rivals Tokyo. This week, our Long Island reporter spotlights women business owne... See more

What We Watched During Holiday Downtime I loved having some downtime over the holidays and watching movies and catching up on shows I’ve been meaning to watch. Here are a few of my favorites and they are all streaming now. Movies Wicked For Good Outdoes I... See more

If you haven’t watched Netflix’s Emily in Paris , what are you waiting for? While it features the adorable young Emily (Lily Collins), an American in Paris, our favorite character is her boss, Sylvie, a woman of a “certain age”—played brilliantly by Phili... See more

NYC Life: Fresh Starts, New Stories We’re back—and hope your holiday was bright. If you missed the city’s holiday trees and festive windows, now’s the perfect time for a peaceful post‑holiday stroll. Ready to move on? January is buzzing. Winter Jazz Fest ... See more

NYC Life: The City is Brimming with Festive Cheer Happy Holidays from all of us at the Three Tomatoes! As the year winds down, we’re taking a little break to recharge and celebrate—but don’t worry, we’ll be back with our NYC newsletter in January, ready t... See more