Scenic Runway

On the last evening of New York Fashion Week, I had the opportunity to attend the taping of Macy’s Front Row. A fashion show with performances by Nate Ruess and Jason Derulo with a surprise performance at the end by the Village People. Hosted by Brad Goreski and Giuliana Rancic with ticket sales benefiting two charities: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Council of Fashion Designers of America Foundation.

I had the chance to record segments of the taping which we compiled into a four minute clip below. The clip include portions of the fashions of Tommy Hilfiger, Sean John, Hello Kitty and Jessica Simpson. The taping of Macy’s Front Row was upbeat that I found myself dancing to the music while recording. One of the most enjoyable moments of the night was when Brad Goreski, dressed in a beautiful gold jacket, danced his way down the aisle directly in front of us. It was truly an amazing evening for charity! Macy’s Front Row will air on E! Entertainment Television.

Anyone who has ever taken a cruise knows how small the bathrooms can be. One of the best qualities of the villa stateroom is the luxurious master bath. There is one word that best describes it “amazing”! The view of the sea from the master bath is breathtaking. Who wouldn’t love waking up to a view of the Caribbean in the morning? Or to soak in a bubble bath with sunset views of the Caribbean Sea after a long day of sightseeing? I feel very fortunate to have experienced both!

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the Inner Harbor is a seaport tourist attraction consisting of shops, restaurant and the Baltimore National Aquarium as well as other educational attractions.

Beautiful Inner Harbor View

Whenever we’re in Washington, DC, we make it a point to visit an historical site. Recently we toured the historic Ford’s Theatre. The site of the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. The Ford’s Theatre Museum, traces President Lincoln from his arrival to Washington until his death. The museum also contains rare artifacts related to his assassination. After touring the museum, we went upstairs to visit the theatre where we were able to take a picture (see below) of the actual Presidential Box where President Lincoln was seated at the time of his assassination.

The Presidential Box at Ford’s Theatre

Last week, we at Scenic Runway attended a Media Tasting Event at the Corner Bakery Café in Arlington, Virginia, a short distance from Washington, DC for their new “Grilled Flats” menu. The decision to have the event in their outdoor sitting area on a beautiful summer morning was an excellent idea. The casual relaxed environment was a great place to enjoy the new UnFlat Menu. Prior to the event, I had been a guest at several Corner Bakery Café locations in Washington, DC and downtown Chicago. On each occasion in addition to the delicious food, the staff has always been very welcoming. It’s the feeling you get when someone welcomes you into their home.

All Grilled Flats Flavors are 330 Calories or Under

Southwest Chicken with all-natural grilled chicken, zesty slaw, corn and tomato salsa, house-pickled jalapeños and avocado ranch dressing (280 calories)
Chicken Caesar with all-natural grilled chicken, romaine, bruschetta tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing (330 calories)
Caprese with fresh mozzarella, bruschetta tomatoes, arugula and Parmesan cheese (310 calories)
BBQ Pork with pulled barbecue pork, tangy slaw, house-pickled red onions and avocado ranch dressing (320 calories)

The Corner Bakery Café was founded in 1991 and now has restaurants in 21 states and Washington, D.C. Chef Ric Scicchitano, Executive Vice President, Food & Supply Chain was on the Corner Bakery’s first culinary team. He provided the attendees with a cooking demonstration of the Grilled Flats, a portion of which we recorded (see below). At the end of the event there was a drawing to win a grill. The same grill Chef Scicchitano used during his cooking demonstration. Sadly, we did not win the grill but congratulations to the winner!

The village of East Hampton is located in Long Island, New York. The Hamptons is known as a place where the rich and famous go to play and relax. The downtown area within the village of East Hampton is so quaint, filled with amazing shops and restaurants. Below are a few pictures taken during our recent visit to downtown East Hampton which captures its beautiful charm!

Food is always an important part of travel! On a recent trip to Montauk, NY in The Hamptons , we had dinner at a local restaurant. I always try to sample food that I’ve never had before when I travel. On this trip it was “Korean Fried Chicken”. It was a little spicy but tender and delicious!

Korean Fried Chicken