Posts by Michael Scivoli
A Culinary Affair: Destination Dining at Crystal Springs
It doesn’t take a seasoned foodie to see that the restaurant scenes in New York and New Jersey are thriving. But what’s lost among food movements like poke bowls and purple yams is the idea of dining as an experience—one that’s devoid of catching the latest trends and more focused on bringing people together for…
Read MoreThe Skylark: Manhattan Vibes and Contemporary Eats
When it comes to rooftop venues, no U.S. city does it quite like New York. The Big Apple’s top highrise locales are simply unrivaled in just about every way from design and atmosphere, to those impeccable views. But there’s more to 30-story luxury living than a good vantage point and some cheeky interior decorating. The…
Read MoreLocal Developer Fred Daibes: A Reflection of Community
Local Developer Fred Daibes: A Reflection of Community By Michael Scivoli It’s almost impossible to take a drive down River Road in Edgewater and not notice a highrise that has recently been developed or is in the process of being built. With the town’s developments come more people, a diverse group of residents moving in…
Read MoreFraming the Future
Framing the Future A Look at Today’s Modern Architecture by Michael Scivoli In the world of design, there’s an ongoing debate of whether architecture, at its essence, is considered art. To some, the answer to this question is simple, as many of us view anything involving self-expression as art. For others, they recognize that architects…
Read MoreThe Shape of Things to Come: Inside the Aston Martin DB11
This past fall, Aston Martin debuted its all-new, striking DB11. By the courtesy of Aston Martin Summit/Short Hills, I was fortunate enough to get a look inside the brand’s latest (and highly anticipated) model during a private unveiling held at Parlay Studios in Jersey City before its official release. Over the past few years, the…
Read MoreThe Art of a Vermont Winter
In 1928, Nobel Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis and his famed journalist wife, Dorothy Thompson, purchased a farm in the hinterlands of Vermont. It wasn’t long before the newlyweds realized they had found their perfect home on a 300-acre property beset with rolling hills, orchards and picturesque views in every direction—all for just $10,000. Over the…
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