Andrew’s Articles
A few fun things that caught my attention this week:
🍅 The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list just dropped. Number 11 is the only NYC restaurant (AND the only restaurant in the U.S.!) to make the list. I personally haven’t been…hint hint, Michael! 😂
🎄 I love this holiday decor hack! So easy and so luxe!
🌊 LC’s Laguna Beach childhood house is for sale for $26.5M. The Conrads sold it in 2008, and this is the first time it’s back on the market since then. Some of the rooms still look familiar to me!
🍽️ This game is a great idea to help spur convo at the Thanksgiving table.
A New Certification Under My Belt! 🎓
After a whole year of studying (!!), I’m proud to share that I’m officially a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) through Compass Plus! 🎉
This certification goes well beyond real estate. I spent months learning about the complexities of aging, from financial and estate planning to healthcare, housing, and the many decisions older adults and their families face. I now have the knowledge and a network of trusted specialists to help families navigate these challenges.
This is particularly close to my heart because of my Nan. She passed away two years ago and was one of my favorite people in the world. As she got older, I helped her navigate the difficult decision to move into assisted living. I experienced firsthand how emotional and overwhelming these living transitions can be, not just for the person making the move, but for everyone who loves them.
That experience has stayed with me, and it’s a big part of why I pursued this certification. I want to be the kind of agent who can help with the bigger picture, anticipate challenges, connect families with the right resources, and make a complicated chapter feel a little easier. ❤️
If you know someone who is navigating these decisions, I’m here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Xx Andrew
Ask the (Thanksgiving Restaurant) Expert 🦃
Nan and I had a tradition where every Thanksgiving we’d go to the Smith (NoMad location, specifically). We’d usually be joined by one or two of my friends who were away from family. The Smith feels like a NY institution: we’ve all had a bad first date there or a work happy hour that’s gone too far 😂 But celebrating Thanksgiving there will always feel special to me.
If you're looking to start a new tradition, or just don't feel like cooking this year, here are a few options that caught my eye!
The West Village restaurant, Cleo, is also offering a Thanksgiving take-home spread which includes their famous roast chicken, cornbread with harissa butter, sourdough herb stuffing, and more. Soso’s is doing a family-style prix-fixe and waiving any corkage fees! And Maison Premiere is serving an epic prix-fixe dinner that includes crab bisque, poached turbot, and salted caramel apple pie. And you know I loveeee their martini!
No matter how or where you're celebrating, I hope you have a wonderful day with loved ones. ❣️
Xx Andrew
Listing I’m Lovin’ 🦃
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably dreamed of a home with a kitchen that makes cooking and serving a meal like Thanksgiving seamless. Here are three that fit that fantasy:
7 Bed, 7 bath | $3,695,000 | Bed-Stuy | Tali Berzak
Now THIS is a kitchen built for Thanksgiving! Between the six-burner Wolf range, and all that counter space, you could cook a feast for 20 without worrying about space. I’m a big fan of that marble island. And when it’s time to eat, the grand dining room is just steps away. Someone please invite me over! 🦃🍷
Studio, 1 bath | $675,000 | Prospect Heights | James Guimaraes, Corcoran
This newly renovated studio packs major entertainment power and it’s proof that you don’t need a massive home to be a great host! The open kitchen and living room make entertaining feel effortless: you can be cooking at the stove while your friends lounge in the living room, and the convo still flows. And I LOVE a counter seat! 🍷🍝
2 bed, 2 bath | $2,099,000 | Williamsburg | Marc Dimov
Thanksgiving dinner AND a perfectly paired wine for every course? The somm in me is impressed! 🍷 This Williamsburg home has a 68-bottle wine cooler (!!!) and a seriously chic open-plan kitchen. I love the flow between the kitchen and living area so no one feels left out from the action. Plus, with your own private elevator entrance, guests can arrive in style. 😉
