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Merin Curotto

Merin Curotto is the head of editorial and audience for Observer.

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37 Extraordinary Gifts for Discerning Young Minds

By Merin Curotto

The Gracious Guest’s Guide: 39 Gifts to Please Even the Most Particular Host

By Merin Curotto

2025 Nightlife & Dining Power Index

By The Editors, Merin Curotto and Andy Wang

Botanical-Themed Gifts for Garden Lovers

By Merin Curotto

Manhattan’s Jewel Box Celebrates 95 Sparkling Years

By Merin Curotto

Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People

By The Editors, Christa Terry, Dan Duray, Elisa Carollo, Farah Abdessamad and Merin Curotto

The Best Gifts From Museum Shops

By Merin Curotto

The Best Personalized Gifts for the Holidays

By Merin Curotto
Matt Hiltzik sits at his desk in a plaid blazer with the Omer Neutra hostage poster prominently displayed on the wall behind him. The poster shows a young man's photo with text reading "BRING HIM HOME NOW!" visible through the office window showing the New York City skyline.

The Crisis King Who Builds Careers: Inside Matthew Hiltzik’s Paradoxical Empire

By Merin Curotto

Things We Loved This Month: 48 Hours in New York

By Merin Curotto
A collage of nine photographs showcasing The Riggs Hotel in Washington, D.C. Images include: the hotel's elegant lobby with floral wallpaper and modern seating; the historic Richardsonian Romanesque exterior facade; a child reaching toward a large decorative gumball machine; a grand marble hallway with geometric floor patterns and crystal chandeliers; a sophisticated restaurant dining room with yellow chairs and high ceilings; a dark, intimate bar area with leather seating; an artfully plated gourmet dish; a curved bar with purple stools and classical columns; and a luxurious hotel room featuring rich fabrics and contemporary design elements

The Riggs Hotel Washington: Presidential Luxury, Parental Reality

By Merin Curotto
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