Day 3: Ice Skating in Style

It started with Kristi Yamaguchi. My parents took me to see her in Stars on Ice when I was 7 and, from the moment her blades hit the ice, I was enchanted. After years of loving figure skating from afar, last winter I signed up for adult beginner classes at one of New York’s many…

Holiday Recipes to Feed a Crowd

Whether you’re planning a big holiday gathering or simply trying to feed houseguests in between festive end-of-year activities, you’re going to need recipes that serve at least eight or 10 or 12, rather than the usual one or two or four. Below are some of The New York Times Cooking and Food staff’s favorite dishes…

How Markarian Became Part of Naomi Biden’s Wedding Day—and a Favorite of the First Family

For her first big fashion moment, Alexandra O’Neill was locked down, pre-vaccine, and totally alone save for her dog. When newly-minted First Lady Dr. Jill Biden appeared at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021 wearing a turquoise coat and dress designed by her brand, Markarian, she—and the label—became famous overnight. Nearly two years later, when…

45 Cozy Gifts for the Perfect Night In

A Splurge-Worthy Health Investment Dyson Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde Purifier The only thing worse than cold air is cold, dry air. Dyson’s latest air purifier might be pricey, but it’s well worth it for clean, allergen-free air, especially if you spend a lot of time at home. Your skin and lungs will thank you, along with a…