by Park Avenue Matron | Dec 16, 2024 | Dining, Doings, Style & Culture
We can’t help but note that every Sunday morning, and some other mornings, a long, long snake-of-a-line forms outside Liberty Bagels. The eatery is located on 58th Street between Madison and Fifth. Watch this video on YouTube We asked a couple at the end of the...
by Park Avenue Matron | Dec 2, 2024 | Dining, Style & Culture
This year, as every year, we must confront the matter of tipping supers, doormen, cleaning people, waiters and dog walkers who have served us through the year. We know this is a subject of anxiety. What do you give? CityRealty offers good guidance. We do want...
by Froma Harrop | Oct 9, 2024 | Style & Culture
The New York Times published a news item on December 9, 1946, about a “Park Avenue matron” who died suddenly. She was 34. Back in those days, “matron” was often paired with “Park Avenue.” It connotes white glove, the right clubs, that sort of thing. And Mrs....