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Luxury Hudson Hotel NYC Offers Gourmet Cafeteria Trays

Filed under: Dining, Luxury Travel & Hotels

Hudson Hotel is a swanky property near NYC's famous Columbus Circle with a cool-kids vibe.

The youthful swagger of Hudson Hotel is achieved by an unusual theme; the hotel is made to feel somewhat like a college dorm -- but don't discount it yet; this is basically the idea of a dorm, blown up into a super-concept with common areas, a library and long escalator rides, as well as Hudson Hall, a bar/restaurant serving gourmet cafeteria trays.

You read that right. Hudson Hall is a quirky bar and restaurant reminiscent of an Ivy League mess hall (on drugs), serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at their long tables and Alice-in-Wonderland-esque chairs beneath panoramic video screens. You head up to the kitchen island, which is decorated with antique books, in the center of the bar, get a red cafeteria tray, and pick out your meal. Your server will charge you based on the items they spot on your tray.

If you happen to sit at the bar, you will be probably be pressured into doing shots -- ah, college. Check out more photos of Hudson Hall and Hudson Hotel:

Gallery: Hudson Hall at Hudson Hotel

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New York City Cigar Shop Highlights

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cigars

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Cigar Aficionado readers know that there are some great lounges in Manhattan, though I hope they didn't suffer through that absurd video shot to accompany the article. The article did hit the major attractions, but there are some other hidden gems that only the devout locals know about. If you're looking to sit down and enjoy a cigar in the city, you have plenty of choices – take advantage of them!

Even with the smoking ban, there are more cigar shops and lounges than even most New Yorkers realize. In addition to the major stores like De La Concha and Davidoff Madison Avenue, boutique hand-rollers dot the city, and they are worth a visit from time to time.

So, the next time you set out for the quintessential Manhattan smoke, mix it up. Hit the major shops, but also stop by the places that are off the beaten path. You'll enjoy the experience.

Gallery: De La Concha Avo Campanero Dinner

Guests sit at a table during the three-course meal

A guest prepares to enjoy the Avo Campanero

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Time Warner Center Penthouse Gets A $16 Million Price Cut

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

We've seen some big price cuts lately but when a property gets cut more than a few million it always attracts attention. The New York Observer reports that Austrian-born investor Gerhard Andlinger has cut a whopping $16 million off his Time Warner Center penthouse which first hit the market for $65 million last November.

For your $49 million you get 8,300 square feet of space with stunning 360 degree views of New York City. The penthouse has 14 foot ceilings and the master bedroom suite includes an office, his and her dressing rooms, gym and his and her bathrooms. For entertaining there is a 41 foot-long living room with floor to ceiling windows, and for more private moments there is a red lacquered corner library/office. The penthouse also has a full dining room, chef's kitchen and pantry, laundry center, four additional bedrooms and a screening room.

The building also has an array of amenities such as concierge service, the use of the gym, spa and pool of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and access to Club 51, which offers party rooms with bar and catering kitchen, roofdeck, children's playroom, gym, massage room and theater. The listing is here.

Gallery: Time Warner Center Penthouse