The Vital List: New York
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HEALTHY dish
What: Next time you organize a meal or party, you don't have to break your back or the bank to get taste and quality. Dish Food will cater to the highest standards (literally) and present your guests with a healthy, local and organic array of fine foods.
Where: Your dining room.
How: Contact them for an estimate.
Why: When you deliver a yummy, beautiful and nutritious meal, that's being the hostess with the mostess. -
NEW chick
What: Upper West Side vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike should start lining up. VJD's favorite falafel joint, Maoz Vegetarian, just opened a branch in the ‘hood and it's bound to draw a crowd.
Where: 2047 Broadway (btw. 70th and 71st Sts.). (212) 362-2622.
When: M-Th: 11 AM – midnight. F-Sa: 11 AM – 1 AM. Su: 11 AM – 11 PM.
Why: Every ingredient from the pitas to the chick peas to the cucumbers on the (impressive) salad bar is as fresh as can be. Yum! -
SWEAT smart
What: Exercising alone can be too lonely, but group classes can sometimes feel too claustrophobic. Thanks to Smart Workout and their semi-private training style, you can get a fun, personal workout that's just right.
Where: Smart Workout, 124 E. 40th St., Suite 603.
How: Give it a try with a $210 6-pack.
Why: With no more than 4 people to a class, workouts such as Pilates, SPIN and Trampolining will make you feel like you practically own the place. -
VADA treat
What: At recently-opened Vada Spa, you can relax knowing that your detoxifying wrap, organic facial, exfoliating polish or aromatherapy massage is being done with natural, pure products. They also have expert aestheticians on hand for hair and nail treatments.
Where: 387 Avenue of the Americas (between Wavery Place & Greenwich Avenue). (212) 206-1572.
When: Open every day from 10 AM – 9 PM.
Why: Everybody floats in Vada.