Few things are more New York City than the Thanksgiving Day Parade. The sadness over dropping temperatures fades into the excitement over a lovable, six story high Kermit the Frog and other things Fall. With the department store windows telling stories and Rock Center getting ready to light the Christmas tree, the holiday buzz begins. More»

There's something about Columbus Circle that hints of the holidays. Whether you go uptown to see the Thanksgiving Day Parade, do your gift shopping or take in the crisp air near Central Park, it's all very Fall. Last night's fundraiser with Kelly Bensimon, Jessica Simpson and Isaac Mizrahi continued the season's social circuit; one of several trips for which we don't mind crossing 14th Street, now that we're rooted in the city. Overlooking the dramatic roundabout with the sparkling nighttime lights always provides one of those, "I Love NYC" moments.

[Photo by ADAM SCHNEIDER].