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FEATURE 68 Tracy Stern

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FASHION 16 The Metropolitan List 18 NYFW S/S 2017 28 A Touch of Velvet 38 Taoray Wang 40 Dan Liu 42 Oday Shakar 44 In Plaid we Trust 54 Fear of Fashion 56 Morphew 58 Life's a Beach for Those Who Dare 60 Ella McHugh 62 Home du LaPrairie

TASTE 72 Fifty 74 Amaranth 76 Nare Sushi 78 Ocean Prime 80 Halifax 82 Restaurant Roundup 84 It's Pumpkin Season

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86 St. Augustine 88 Brazilian Court Hotel 90 The Langham, Boston 92 Paradise Beach Nevis 94 W Hotel

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96 Peel Away the Damage 98 Ask Dr. Pober 100 Are You “Healthy”?

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PROFILE 104 Sally Kirkland 106 Feast for the Eyes 108 The Corinthian Collection

25A - List 110 United Nations 2016 112 Hamptons Society Scene 114 Jetset Social Scene 116 Hamptons Social Scene 118 Galas Galore 120 Jackie's Joke Box

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Publisher’s Note

It's no sober October! It's our Fashion Issue and we couldn't be happier! This month, along with our March issue, is when we get to “stretch our muscles” and be as creative as possible! I hope that sense of joie de vivre really shines through! This is the month where we celebrate fashion and all its intriguing forms.

For our October issue, our 10-page spread on New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. From patterns to cutouts and neon to black & white, we've got all the trends covered! We also feature men’s and women’s fashion - with dark tones taking over, representing this new autumnal feeling. You’ll see velvet, plaids, blacks and browns. We try hard to bring you the latest and best in fashion and thank out stylists and photographers for doing such an amazing job!

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THE METROPOLITAN LIST New York's Most Powerful Personalities Photos by Patrick McMullan

1. Alexander Wang American Fashion Designer, Former Creative Director of Balenciaga

7. Kris Jenner Reality Star, Manager KUWTK 4. Giorgio Armani Italian Fashion Designer

10. Marc Jacobs Fashion Designer

8. Tommy Hilfiger American Fashion Designer, Tommy Hilfiger Corporation

2. Kelly Ripa Actress, Talk Show Host & Television Producer

11. Iman Fashion Model, Actress & Entrepreneur

5. Mike Mammoliti Owner of MAMO Restaurant

3. Heidi Klum Judge on America’s Got Talent, Host & Producer Project Runway

9. Jason Wu Fashion Designer

6. Hillary Duff Actress, Singer

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12. Josh “The Fat Jew” Ostrovsky Pop Culture commentator, Writer, & Plus-Sized Model

13. Katie Couric Journalist, Author, Yahoo!

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19. Elie Tahari Fashion Designe

16. Ralph Lauren American Fashion Designer, Philanthropist, Ralph Lauren Corporation

22. Jeanne Beker Founder of Fashion TV & Columnist

20. Ivanka Trump Executive VP of Development & Acquisitions, Trump Organization

14. Bryan Boy Fashion Blogger

17. Monica Bellucci Italian Actress & Fashion Model

15. Joanna Coles Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan

23. Tangie Silva Managing Editor & VP Operations for Fashion Week Daily

21. Rachel Zoe Fashion Designer & Celebrity Stylist 18. Melissa Rivers Actress, Television Host & Producer Fashion Police

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TAORAY WANG China's Leading Desginer Conquers New York

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ang Tao, is one of China’s most celebrated and accomplished designers and a pioneer of contemporary Chinese women’s fashion. Over the past two decades, Wang Tao has grown from an aspiring designer to one of Asia’s most successful female entrepreneurs, launching her namesake brand TAORAY WANG at New York Fashion Week in September 2014.

After graduating from the Japanese fashion institute, Tokyo Mode Gakeun, Wang was hand-picked by Junko Koshino, the highly acclaimed Japanese designer, as head designer and awarded five international fashion awards during her tenure. After working in London, she returned to China to become the Chief Design Officer and subsequently CEO for the Chinese fashion house broadcast:bo, repositioning the brand and achieving huge success both in brand recognition and revenue. Largely in part due to Wang’s leadership, Shanghai Ribo Fashion Group, parent company to broadcast:bo, TAORAY WANG among others, is set to receive an IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange early next year.

An international brand, with its head office in Shanghai, studios in London and New York City and fabrics sourced from France and Italy, “Strength and Femininity” are merged with “East Meets West” to bring you design house TAORAY WANG.

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Wang Tao, debuted the brand’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection last month at Skylight Moynihan Station as a part of New York Fashion Week where we sat down with the designer to learn more about her new collection.

What is your philosophy for dressing a woman?

It is a philosophy but also a politic. My aesthetic is deeply rooted in my own belief in the Taoist principle of ying and yang, masculine and feminine, the balance of the universe. However, this balance of the universe is also part of my universal ideals of equality, of cosmopolitanism. If the question is who am I designing for, then my collection is for a powerful, professional, modern woman “on the go,” but one who’s power does not cancel her femininity but emboldens it. For me, it is the principle of balance, it is important that a woman always dress with femininity; a touch of armored grace. Her clothing should convey this message and I make sure to add details to my designs to show she is not only a strong, confident woman but also elegant and feminine at the same time. She is both.

From a practical standpoint of course, fit is also very important to me as I like to have the measurements of my clients so that my clothing can be tailored for the woman, perfectly draped on her body.

What was your inspiration this season?

Contrast. During a visit to Stockholm, I was lucky enough to visit the Nordic Museum; the Swedish Design Lab’s Stripes, Rhythm, Direction exhibition was a revelation of dramatic visual contrast which paired the simple avant-garde, even aggressive line of Scandinavian modernism with the ornate august 19th-century architecture of the museum itself. In this sense the “masculine” stripe had to come up to the power of the “feminine” architecture of the museum. Likewise, this season I mixed masculine and feminine; blending seemingly paradoxical elements together, allowing the powerful “architecture” of the woman’s body to determine our understanding of traditionally tailored men’s fabrics. I decided to pair bold pinstripes with delicate French lace; added feminine touches to the masculine Wall Street “power suit” such as beautiful silk fabrics, belted waists and exaggerated wide leg pants to show a woman can never be too bold, or too beautiful.

How does your ethnic heritage play a part in your design?

I design for the global citizen and fancy myself that I am one. With offices in China, being educated in Japan, inspirations from Scandinavia, sourcing fabrics in France and Italy, and a design studio in London, modernity and femininity are the watchwords of my collection, but I am very proud of my Chinese heritage. My philosophy of Taoism, of strength in femininity, of grace in the masculine, I hope I have found a way to subtly incorporate my traditions into my modern designs.

With that in mind, I have also launched a new signature for TAORAY WANG this season, Made in Shanghai, using 100% silk Jacquard handembroidered linings, trims and details inspired by Shanghai’s traditional 1920’s cheongsam (mandarin gown) hand craftsmanship. The silk is very soft against the skin and helps me create luxury inside and out with my designs.

I call my Spring/Summer 2017 collection Romance in Stripes.

How old is the brand; where do you see it going in the next 3 to 5 years?

We are a young and thus very ambitious; this is my fifth season and I am very thankful that the brand and collections are doing well. We are opening our first US store and showroom in New York City’s Soho next year with plans to open a second in London where I currently live and have a studio.

With our IPO opening on the Shanghai Stock Exchange next year we expect the brand to continue its rapid growth.

Where can our readers purchase your clothing?

My collection is sold in Shanghai and Beijing as well as to exclusive clients throughout Europe and the US.

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Dan Liu Brings Couture to New York

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ward-winning Canadian designer, Dan Liu, draws his inspirations for DAN LIU and TATSUAKI designs from his Chinese and Japanese heritage. With emphasis on beauty and practicality, his debut knitwear collection was so unique that numerous Hollywood celebrities frequented his first Yorkville store in Toronto. The TATSUAKI women’s line has since evolved into “Funky Couture” while “Elegant Couture” is the perfect characterization of DAN LIU’s line.

Both labels often appear with knit, crochet, lace, embroidery and beaded details, and are favored by young executives as its chic yet elegant apparel can be worn from day to night. As Designer-in-Chief, Dan is best known for contemporary dresses and his tailoring that accentuates the female form with a romantic flair. Dan’s versatility can be seen from various themes of his collections. Working from concept to patterns, he incorporates color contrasts, details and wear ability to ensure every piece is perfect from any angle.

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What is your philosophy for dressing a woman?

My philosophy is to dress a woman by trying my best to bring out the best in her in order to show the world how beautiful she is. It's because individuality is important from my point of view, but many people want to look exactly like certain famous celebrities. But if everyone looks the same, that celebrity will not be special anymore. By understanding each woman to discover the best in her and bring out the reality, an ordinary girl can be as pretty, or even more so than a celebrity.

What was your inspiration this season?

My S/S’17 Collection, “New Path,” is a fresh vision on contemporary women’s wear with tinge of couture. For me it means a new start as it’s my debut independent Spring/Summer line. My innovative ideas are based on getting away from my past lines and moving forward into modernity, but at the same time, during creation of my designs I still keep those main elements that my philosophy is built on - vibrancy and vitality.

How old is the brand; where do you see it going in the next 3 to 5 years?

The “Funky Couture” label TATSUAKI has been established since 2002 and it’s available in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Dubai and all major cities in China and Canada currently. DAN LIU label, however, has been developing since 2014 as “Elegant Couture” to aim for the higher-end market with a more mature and sophisticated appearance. The company is planning to open our first showroom/retailer in both New York and Toronto in the beginning of 2017 and expand the business to all major department stores in both the USA and China in the same year too.

Which designer - living or deceased - is most influential?

There are few designers in my mind that have not only changed the fashion world, but also influenced me to be who I am today.

Mr. Giorgio Armani – he is so good in fashion design that I think he’s actually “an engineer of fashion”! His design structure and influence have reshaped both men and women’s wear from the past and to the future. All the details in his clothing are very structural and it’s very presentable.

Mr. Tom Ford – He is not only a great designer, but also an incredible marketing leader. He can turn any fashion brand to be the most successful label in the world and beyond. Design is important but packaging and promotions are some of the key elements of success. He definitely manages all of them well.

Mr. John Galliano – If you ask me “who’s the god of fashion”? There can be no doubt that Mr. John Galliano is the one I believe is! His designs and his

fashion shows are surely something that only a handful of designers in the world can come close to. He is so inspiring, talented and unbelievably good to the point that you will never be able to imagine what he can do in terms of fashion. If you have seen his past designs and shows with Dior, it would just blow your mind with fantastic results and beyond.

How does your ethnic (Chinese & Japanese) heritage play a part in your design?

My background certainly plays a major role in my design since Asia has different definitions of both male and female in terms of social status. In general, Asian males more or less would like to be in the dominant group while Asian females want to be more feminine. This is why my dresses intend to be more girly than others. Also, detailing is all we focus on in Asia and that is the reason why I love to design with knits, crochet, lace, embroidery and sometimes embellishments to enhance the detail of each of my dresses.

They are my signature in my design and I will continue to use them to make my dresses more elegant.

Where can our readers purchase your clothing? Which stores?

Most of the designs are available online and we do provide free shipping internationally. If you are in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Dubai and all major cities in China and Canada, you will be able to find my designs in some of the major department stores from time to time. We are currently expanding the retail business into the states and hopefully in the near future, it will be available across the US. danliudesign.com October 2016 | 41

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Oday Shakar Honors His Heritage

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day Shakar debuted his self-titled label in 2009 receiving international recognition when his designs frequented the red carpet on the likes of Camila Alves, Dianna Agron, Sandra Bullock and more. However, it wasn’t until after partnering with entrepreneurs Duraid and Candy Antone to form OCD International, LLC following a two-year hiatus that Shakar was able to move his brand from Southern California to New York and further develop his design concept. The Spring/Summer 2017 NYFW season will see the relaunch of the brand with “Unveiling,” a collection that represents Shakar’s creative evolution.

Before pursuing a career in fashion design, Shakar planned to follow in his father’s footsteps and study architecture. Instead, Shakar showcases the geometrical elements and beauty of Middle Eastern architecture by implementing draping techniques and fabrics such as soft silks into his

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designs to create sophisticated silhouettes that blend different cultures and backgrounds to reflect a sense of timeless elegance.

While the brand is rooted in textiles and classic silhouettes to create forms and lines that accentuate a woman’s figure, this season Shakar turns his focus to designing a cohesive collection of styles to build a more encompassing lifestyle brand that can be integrated into every day.

Inspired by his Arab American background, Shakar aims to shine a beautiful light on his heritage by fusing Western and Middle-Eastern influences into his designs to promote confidence, self-expression, social responsibility, and celebration. Using fashion as a platform, the Oday Shakar brand intends to empower women by giving them endless options from which they can shape their own personal style strengthening their sense of individuality and demonstrating their freedom of choice.

What is your philosophy for dressing a woman?

I want to create looks that are effortless, empowering and beautiful, that work for any body shape and skin tone. Knowing when to take a risk. I believe a woman should feel empowered by what she is wearing.

What was your inspiration this season?

The blend of two different cultures. America, where I was born and raised along with Iraq, where my family is from.

How old is the brand; where do you see it going in the next 3 to 5 years?

The brand was launched in 2009. NYFW was a re-launch after a 2 year hiatus and an opportunity to design more than just red carpet looks, to

design for the everyday woman. I see the brand going into the global markets and opening a flagship store in NYC. Which designer - living or deceased - is most influential?

HALSTON. I admired his ability to create stunning garments, in such an effortless way. It was unlike any other designer.

Where can our readers purchase your clothing? Which stores?

I will be launching with Moda Operandi on October 21st, as well as at select Neiman Marcus stores beginning in February 2017. It will also be available by special order with Bergdorf Goodman. odayshakar.com October 2016 | 43

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In Plaid We trust Photos By Cam Camarena Styling by Raven Roberts Produced by Christopher A. Pape Hair & Make-Up by Jeannie Cantave for Angelo David Salon T3 Micro / Smashbox Cosmetics Stylist Assistants: Yolande Macon, Dina Benech Model: Jace Moody | IMG Models

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Fear of Fashion Why Men Who Dress to UNimpress Needn’t Be Afraid

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en have to make difficult choices in life; style doesn’t have to be one of them. Some men are afraid to be fashionable. There is a stigma in the United States, that says if a man spends time on his appearance his masculinity could be questioned. Others fear they are just not good enough: they are too fat, too tall or too short to wear that outfit.

The reality is, this fear prevents people from expressing who they truly are. Dressing well boosts self-confidence and helps us in our professional and personal lives.

Meet Sean Karako, Co-Founder of Karako Custom Clothier, a company that designs custom suits for men. He says he started his business with

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his two cousins, Daniel and Michael Karako because he wanted to help men look good and feel better about what they wear at an affordable price.

“Men need direction. There are men that can’t shop without their wife,” Sean explained. “They fear if they put the wrong outfit together people will laugh at them. But with a knowledgeable and confident salesman we can put them at ease.”

Sean was inspired by his father’s family business that started dressing men in Manhattan more than three decades ago. Sean Karako gave me a glimpse into his world of men’s fashion.

What sets Karako Custom apart from competitors?

“Our prices are affordable and we are known for our packaged deals. Our competitors bait and switch. They advertise a price for a suit, when you want to change or add to the suit that’s when they get you. The price goes up. We don’t charge extra for the customization.”

What is the average cost of a custom suit in your store?

“Depending on the fabric, they start as low as $399 to as high as $2000.”

How are you competing with companies that offer to customize suits for their customers online?

“No matter how the industry evolves towards technology the personal touch can never be replaced. There are companies out there that offer to customize a shirt for you via the internet but it’s just a gimmick. The customer wants to be pampered; taken care of and you can’t get that on the internet or in a big department store.”

What fashion trends are you watching this fall?

“Accessories are really big; lapel pins, tie bars, handkerchiefs,” said Sean “The dress code is becoming more casual even in a business environment.

Men are moving towards kakis with a shirt, tie and make everything pop with a nice handkerchief. Then pull everything together with brown shoes and a brown belt,” he added.

One thing every man should have in his closet?

“A nice blue suit.”

One male fashion trend that needs to go?

“I don’t think a dress shirt you are wearing with a suit should have a pocket.”

One fashion rule it’s time to break?

“Navy blue and black don’t go together. That’s been a rule for years. I think blue and black go together especially now when people are wearing navy blue tuxedos with black satin lapels.”

Number one rule for men buying clothing?

“You can’t have the same print on the same print.

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Morphew Luxury Vintage

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By Cecilia Morales

ate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Kim Kardashian are a few of the fashionistas fawning over Morphew, a luxury fashion vintage archive located in Midtown. The Morphew brand, according to co-founders Bridgette Morphew and Jason Lyon, strives to connect the past and the future in style through rich historical concepts. Morphew began life as an archival source of inspiration for designers, including the late Alexander McQueen. “We found this niche in the fashion industry where we were consulting and inspiring fashion designers with vintage concepts,” explains Bridgette. The rare pieces presented by Morphew, which are maintained in perfect condition, come from design houses such as Dior and Chanel, or even 200-year-old Victorian lace gowns. Realizing there was an increasing demand for high-end vintage fashion from a fashion history aware shopper, Morphew opened a showroom. Located on 37th street, they receive in-theknow stylists, designers, fashion enthusiasts and luxury shoppers on a daily basis.

Boasting a print archive of over 6,000 vintage prints, Bridgette states, “Our archive is a library for designers who make us the second step in their design process. The niche pieces and the library we’ve created is vintage; everything here is very rare.” With direct access to such a comprehensive archive, the team decided they had another option to explore – reclaimed and re-done vintage. This led to the creation of Morphew Lab – a place where antique fashion, contextual history, future trends and technology meet, and consumers can purchase vintage inspired, reconstructed pieces that are both forward thinking and ripe with historical references. “We know that these are important pieces of history,” said Jason, “and due to the amazing feedback we have always received, the retail market found us organically, and it was only then that we launched as a whole separate retail venture.”

Adding “Our greatest compliment is when someone is shopping and they say, ‘Is this old?’ because they don’t think it’s old because it reads so current,” said Jason. “You can say Valentino’s doing that and so is Cos, Zara and Top Shop, and it’s because we sold it to them."

Both Bridgette and Jason pride themselves in knowing trends years ahead and keeping the vintage pieces in line with modern trends, which, as Jason states, “makes us very different from a lot of vintage dealers who only work with a certain era or idea.” Much like fashion itself, the Morphew brand has grown and expanded. “Five years ago, everything we were buying was late 70s, early 80s, Japanese minimalist designer pieces like Issey Miyake and Comme De Garcons, and we love that stuff but we have moved towards a different vibe because that’s what happening in fashion.” They’ve displayed this transition in Art Southampton, where they showcased their collection at the McNeill Art Group booth.

As for their ideal shopper, Bridgette and Jason agree that their leading lady is one who knows what she wants and pushes labels aside. “They say you can buy fashion but you can’t buy style,” says Jason. “Our consumer is a woman who knows and loves style. She’s a fashionable woman, but she’s not a fashion buyer. To her, a label doesn’t matter.” This idea is refreshing, since the idea of owning a piece from a high-end label is what often appeals to customers the most. At Morphew however, designer labels don’t lead the conversation. As Jason says, “We sell designs first, and designers second.”

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Life's a Beach for Those Who Dare Resort Collection 2017

By Brooke Lynn McGowan ‘The dream begins with the dreamer’, says international business woman, former Vogue Turkey editor, and philanthropist Gamze Ates, founder of My Beachy Side. Born out of the intentions of fantasy—the determination to live one’s dreams—My Beachy Side, a resort-friendly accessories and apparel company for the jet-setting, beach going fashionista looking to stand out against even the most exotic landscapes of sand and sea, marries delicate feminine products with altruistic production. Each alluring and playful accessory, cover-up, and satchel for the My Beachy Side label is hand crafted by groups of disadvantaged women in Turkey, including Syrian refugees, not far from the border of the war torn country. Partnering with local NGOs, Ates, after years traveling the globe as a senior executive in international shipping, has decided to give back to the communities in her native land by paying fair wages and providing steady employment, where often less than 30% of women are employed outside of the home, and many exposed to the extremes of war, poverty, and sometimes domestic violence.

The heroine of her own life; marriage is perhaps the operative word for Gamze, the prime mover for the evolution of this altruistic, boho-chic brand, serving the culturally and globally minded free-spirit. Her collection is designed for a modern, cosmopolitan woman who ardently refuses, even the face of global inequity and horrific social strife, to relinquish her sense of play. As Gamze enthuses, “Her Chakra’s healthy, [she] embraces the big waves, and loves Boho-style. She is in tune with current events and 58 | Metropolitan

understands what effects one effects all.” Such a description may be the profile of the ‘My Beachy Side’ woman; but it is also a perfect description of the founder herself; for Ates, if the dream begins with the dreamer, so did My Beachy Side, begin with Gamze’s vision of her own wedding, and her inability to find beautiful foot accessories for herself and her bevy of bridesmaids. After commissioning her first product for her own nuptials, a jeweled accessory to adorn the ankles and feet—what she called a ‘barefoot sandal’—an idea came to life.

Founded in April 2016 with its signature product, sold in the most luxurious international beachside destinations, from Southampton to St. Barts, My Beachy Side is now announcing the debut of its beguiling knit cover-up dresses and charming cross-body bags. These too the realization of a long held vision: a dream starting with the dreamer. As a little girl, growing up in Turkey, she envisioned herself, “walking the streets of New York as a business woman”, whilst sewing satchels from her friends’ worn out denim jeans. Hand-knit of linen cotton fabrics, with such features as turquoise and okra beading or three-dimensional individually crocheted Lotus flowers, today Gamze’s Resort Collection 2017 of ‘Hopiness’ shoulder bags, chokers, and anklets—signs of both hope and happiness— and ‘Dreamcather’ dresses, remind us what it means to make our own dreams come true. Life’s a beach, for those who dare. mybeachyside.com

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Ella McHugh And Her Luxurious Handbags

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By Brooke Lynn McGowan

he most captivating, carnal, and indeed key element of alluring design throughout time has been the silhouette. Whether expressive of flowing curves or bound by modernist angles - form does not follow function - it determines style and success, in fashion. It is, if you will, the essential coda of each designer’s expressive signature; the je ne sais quoi of the corset, cocktail dress, or curvature of the stiletto, or, for emerging designer and third generation accessories connoisseur, Ella McHugh, of the clutch, carry - all, or top handle bag.

“My designs begin with the silhouette,” explains Ms. McHugh, enthusing: “Every silhouette in my collection is named after an influential woman in my life, including my mother Elizabeth.” Indeed, for this Yale graduate, who grew up between Locust Valley, Long Island and Manhattan’s West Village, a love affair with design is also a family trait. She reminisces, “From a young age, I was inspired by my grandmother. An opera singer and surgeon, she was always impeccably dressed with a complete outfit - including handbag - for every occasion, often changing up to five times a day! My mother, an antiques dealer, has exquisite taste. She inherited her mother’s love for accessories and passed it on to me.”

Despite such an auspicious heritage, it would be years before Ella would find her true calling. Trained as a lawyer, the successful corporate attorney toiled over countless contracts before coming to the realization that her passion lay elsewhere. It was a discovery made on shores as exotic as the accessories, which now bear her name: “Strolling the waterfront in Shanghai, I realized there was no time like the present.” She further notes, “I received resounding support from people I respected, including the venerable designer Kasper. His support for my design ideas encouraged me to pursue my dream career.” After honing her skills at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, and interning at Marc Cross, Ella launched her eponymous brand in 2011 with her first collection hitting stores in spring 2013.

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The devil, however, is still in the details. “My experience as a contract lawyer has proven to be a huge asset in my design career – a pleasant surprise. Both jobs require examining every little detail. While the particulars are different… the end result is making sure everything is perfect.”

Perfection means the employ of the finest third generation Italian leather craftsmen, as well as perpetual journeys for this avid traveler to pair a flawless silhouette with the most luxurious materials in elegant and unexpected combinations, where “the semi-precious stones are the final touch.” Extravagance is not limited to the purses’ exterior. Inside every Ella McHugh handbag one will find the bags’ name and serial number etched on a shining silver plate marking its uniqueness: an artwork as well as an accessory.

And her star continues to rise: in less than five years, McHugh’s handbags have been carried by high profile personalities and style setters such as actresses Christina Hendricks and Constance Zimmerman, stylist Janie Bryant and Maria Kowroski of the New York City Ballet. Her distribution includes over a dozen leading retailers nationwide including Elizabeth Anthony in Texas, Leigh’s in Michigan, and Vivialdi in New York. Plus, this past February her handbags were featured on the runway in Bibhu Mohapatra’s New York Fashion Week show.

Despite her mounting success, McHugh is still inspired by the little things.

She relates, “Seeing women carrying and enjoying my handbags is always exciting for me as a designer.” And her mantra is a constant reminder that design is in her DNA, recalling her grandmother’s ethos of a perfectly polished—and accessorized—silhouette: “For every occasion there’s a handbag, and there’s a handbag for every occasion.”

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Tracy Stern New York’s Trendsetter

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By Blake Vincent | Photos by Kristiina Wilson

racy Stern is one of New York’s most multifaceted and eclectic socialites. She isn’t here to just sit and look pretty for the camera in her Jerry Hall-inspired outfit, she means business.

In fact, she has about six businesses: two tea collections called SalonTea and T&Co; a travel guide called GypChic; a skateboard deck designing studio; an interior design company; owner of beautiful real estate; and a closet on VillageLuxe. She is all about style, yet has an uncanny ability to infuse that passion into all of her projects. One could say she is a modern Renaissance woman when referring to her extremely eclectic taste in fashion and décor.

As an entrepreneur, one must have their fingers in myriad pies at any given time and that’s exactly what Tracy has chosen to do. A broadbased personal style has lead to a rather interesting amalgamation of

lifestyle brands under her name. An associate’s degree from the New York School of Design has served her well and certainly allowed her talents to bloom. Not only is she an artist herself, but she has a fantastic collection of killer artist’s work such as John Giorno, Tracey Emin, Peter Max, Salvador Dali and Keith Haring.

Tracy’s premier tea collection SalonTea, which once earned a spot in Oprah’s “Favorite Things,” shows her flair for the art of design in a way that is unstoppable. Who knew tea could be an accent to one’s personal style? Tracy certainly did. Blends like The Dancer, a mixture of honeybush and rooibos tea with flavorful fruit accents and floral notes, contrasts delightfully with stronger brews like The Fashionable Dandy, her house earl grey. If you can trust anyone to blend your teas with an artist’s palette, Tracy is your woman.

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From her origins in Miami, Florida, she has always been obsessed with the rituals behind tea, especially those of the European aristocracy in the 18th century. She displayed that to a fashionable extreme when she had the crew of Bravo’s Mad Fashion make her a Marie Antoinette-inspired dress to become a living advertisement for SalonTea. To this day she continues organizing and creating beautiful themed tea parties. For those who are inclined to do so themselves, Tracy has written two incredible DIY books: Tea Party and Tea For You. Out of all the endeavors she’s immersed herself in, her love for tea seems to have had a lasting impression. It’s taken her all around the world, even to Dubai to open a SalonTea location at the prestigious Dubai Mall. The Royal Family of the United Arab Emirates shared in experiencing Tracy’s tea blends with her in the great city of Abu Dhabi where she was a guest of honor. She insists that tea is what brings people together, and this sharing and mutual trust are integral ingredients to good business and strong friendships. Royal rendezvous in the Middle East don’t stop there for Tracy Stern. In the space of a month she was also able to design and decorate a Plaza residence for a prince. She’s been flown to Monaco, France to host a VIP afternoon tea at the Hotel de Paris for the Grand 70 | Metropolitan

Prix Monte Carlo. Along with canapés created by Alain Ducasse, SalonTea was featured in Taste of Monte Carlo magazine. People all around the world recognize Tracy’s brilliance when it comes to blending and brewing teas.

But Tracy wasn’t going to just stop at tea; something she professes is her first and foremost passion since she was a child. I think she realized that she has a lot more to give. After all, her lifestyle is all encompassing. From the books she reads, to the meals she cooks, to the businesses she maintains, and the outfits she pulls together, she is a force of “artful living” on the Upper East Side.

Even GypChic is geared toward a certain wanderluxe demographic, one that appreciates mid-century design with a hint of new and old bohemian flair. Let her guide you through Greenpoint, Brooklyn or Joshua Tree, California and you’re bound to be delighted by the shops, restaurants and attractions she has handpicked for an experience that is pure Tracy. If you follow her lead, vintage furniture, boho boutiques, juice bars, restaurants and cafés are all waiting for you. Every stop reflects Tracy’s unwavering dedication to her particular lifestyle: chic and free-spirited, something embodied in the name of the guide herself.

And if walking around and shopping in Tracy’s favorite haunts is not enough for you, you could literally take a walk in her shoes via her closet on VillageLuxe. Gain access to her extravagant style-from Gucci dresses to vintage jewelry, not to mention her more hippy-chic pieces. When asked

by VillageLuxe’s Ashleigh Puyol what she liked about the closets available in New York, she answered: “The variety. Visit an uptown or downtown closet and you will see completely different choices. As an eclectic person, I like to pick and choose. I don’t have one style. My fashion choices are usually based on books that I’ve read, movies I’ve watched, or places I’ve traveled. My closet is a soundtrack of my traveling lifestyle and that translates to my fashion.”

And it truly does, even to her décor. A few years ago if you had walked into her apartment you’d find golden mock-crocodile lining her furniture with vintage French design everywhere. This new yet old-world feel meshed with a 1920’s diva setting. Now, she’s gone full 1970’s skater babe with neon lights, psychedelic patterns and fuzzy fabrics. Any fashion-forward flower child would feel right at home. Her color palettes are vibrant oranges, greens, reds and pinks contrasted with classic accents of black and white here and there. Reflecting this eclectic style, as quoted in “Sibylle’s Style Diary” for the Epoch Times, she is known as a “double agent in style.” She mixes haute couture with a bohemian style that would make any Coachella-goer

fall to their knees. Her skills in interior design, party planning and personal style excel beyond expectation.

Aside from her professional life and many achievements within the world of lifestyle branding, art and décor, she is also a kind and caring person.

With the status she has worked so hard to attain, she has a lot to give back as well. She’s chaired for the American Heart Association, as well as supported causes such as New Yorkers for Children and even started a charity of her own called Cuffs for a Cause. Always one to give back to the arts, she also contributed to Save Venice Inc, a group that preserves Venetian art and culture.

By the end of the day, save for a few nights out each week, Tracy is in yoga pants being a doting mother to her beautiful teens Hunter and Chloe, to whom she attributes her happiness and inspiration. As a strong-headed businesswoman, a social butterfly and a loving person, she’ll be happy to take you out to dinner to enjoy some intriguing conversation as readily as she would let you step in her lovely home and whip you up something delicious from her kitchen. Tracy Stern is simply a New York delight. tracystern.com tracysterntea.com October 2016 | 71

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FIFTY Fifty Shades of Deliciousness

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By Lisa Loverro

ocated at 50 Commerce Street in Manhattan’s West Village, FIFTY is the newest dining destination that has the neighborhood all abuzz. The restaurant’s owner, 27-year-old Alex Kingman, was attracted to this space not only because he has close ties to the landlord (his family owns the building and he grew up in the apartment above the space) but also because former inhabitants of the space were some of the neighborhood’s favorites: Grange Hall, Blue Mill Tavern and most recently, Commerce.

Teaming up with Ecuadorian chef Luis Jaramillo, the new-American cuisine menu uses seasonal ingredients but spices it up a notch with bold flavors from South America. The 91-seat restaurant offers a menu divided into various sections: Snacks, Crudo, Veggies and Plates. The Mini Lobster Rolls and Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs are crowd pleasers as are the Beef Tartare and Flake Crudo. Charred Broccoli and Glazed Roasted Beets grace the veggie section of the menu and for the main attraction; the Grilled Hanger Steak and Mediterranean Octopus can’t be beat.

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The cocktail menu, courtesy of Cocktail Ditector Darnell Holguin, offers playful and juicy cocktail elixirs such as the “Shiso Sexy” (Brugal extra dry rum, lime juice, watermelon juice, lemongrass, kaffir lime syrup, Aperol and a shiso leaf), “Market G&T” (botanist gin, green chartreuse, cane syrup, orange bitters, tonic and market herbs) and “Fenix” (Lunazul tequila, aji Amarillo, honey, lime, vanilla tincture and a red bell pepper). All are obviously intended to whet your appetite for more things decadent and indulgent.

As for the restaurant’s décor, the owner was careful to preserve existing elements from the ghosts of restaurants past, including the white terrazzo flooring and large leather banquettes. There are large windows, which are great for people watching’ and a wood bar, all which add to the modern and sophisticated look of new restaurant in an iconic New York space.

50 Commerce Street NY, NY 10014 212.524.4104 fiftyrestaurantnyc.com

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Amaranth From the Mediterranean to Madison Avenue

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conic Upper East Side restaurant Amaranth continues to thrive – even after 17 years in the business. Owners Paola Pedrignani and Francois Marchand, who recently marked the Mediterranean Bistro’s Anniversary with a glamorous celebration for over 500 of their most loyal customers, attribute its long-running success to “staying true to their Mediterranean roots and never compromising on quality.”

Located just off Madison Avenue on 62nd Street, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, Amaranth offers a fusion of original Italian food and French food, with a large portion of specialty items imported directly from Italy and France. “We’re renowned for our classics, like our famous Focaccia Robiola, baked in our brick oven and served with Robiola cheese – there would be an outcry if we took this off the menu! But we also constantly evolve,” says owner Francois Marchand. Other fixtures on the menu include the Steak Tartare, which is prepared in front of customers to ensure freshness and the right balance of spices, and the Octopus Carpaccio – fresh, quality seafood from the Mediterranean served on a bed of greens.

There are also a number of healthy, light choices served with the highest quality ingredients – like the Whole Maine Lobster Salad, served with radicchio, endive, arugula, cremini mushrooms and citrus vinaigrette.

The Pan Seared Nantucket Sea Scallops with mushrooms, braised leeks and lemon white wine sauce always impresses. Amaranth’s pastas are homemade and are available whole wheat and gluten free. The dessert menu is hard to resist – from the Mille Feuille Napolean with mixed berries and crème anglaise to the Cantucci al Vin Santo – a homemade biscotti served with Vin Santo Wine for dipping.

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Amaranth is named after the deep red-rose colored flowers of the Amaranth plant, owner Paola Pedrignani says. “The deep, wine red color is warm and welcoming – we thought it represents the way our restaurant feels brilliantly.”

Customers come to Amaranth for the full dining experience – excellent service, elegant décor, and the casual, home-away-from-home feel.

The restaurant’s charm has attracted a dedicated fan base of New Yorkers, Europeans, and celebrity clientele including the late Joan Rivers, Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom, former president of France Nicolas Sarkozy, and many more. Regular visitors, Kevin O’Sullivan and partner Jim, who held the first New York State same-sex marriage at Amaranth on October 6, 2011, say they hold Amaranth in very high regard for “terrific service and wonderful food”. “It holds a very special place in our hearts – our wedding was one of the happiest days of our lives and the restaurant always reminds of that day,” says O’Sullivan.

Amaranth is the perfect place to hold private parties and special celebrations.

The team can organize private sit-down dinners and cocktail parties, with a special menu personalized by the chef. Amaranth staff love celebrating birthdays with customers. With sparkler candles and delicious Valhona Chocolate Cake, a birthday celebration at Amaranth will always be an unforgettable one.

21 E 62nd Street #1 NY, NY 10065 212.980.6700 amaranthrestaurant.com

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Nare Sushi Sushi So Good

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By Lisa Loverro

are Sushi, tucked away in an office building on East 57th Street, a street in Manhattan that has recently become known as “billionaire’s row,” is a perfect lunch or dinner spot serving excellent sushi at a great value. They believe that authentic and delicious Japanese food should be accessible to everyone for a reasonable price.

Using fresh ingredients, traditional techniques and attentive service, Nare Sushi could be your next favorite Sushi restaurant in New York City. The restaurant has a nice modern vibe while also offering its guests an intimate and warm atmosphere.

The highlight of their menu is the Sushi Omakase. Twelve pieces of sushi and one roll for just $55. The sushi was fresh, authentic and perfectly presented by their talented sushi chefs. I sat at the sushi bar for the full-on Japanese sushi experience and would recommend you do the same.

For cold appetizers, start with the Toro Tartar (finely chopped fatty tuna, pickled daikon radish scallion and served with wasabi zesty soy sauce, garnished tobiko and micro greens) and move on to the Usuzukuri (thinly sliced fresh fluke served with ponzu sauce, scallions and spicy grated

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daikon radish). If you prefer a hot appetizer try the Tatsuta-age (Japanese traditional style fried chicken thigh served with shishito, seasonal citrus and spicy mayo on the side) or the Miso Sea Bass. Their tempura is perfectly prepared using organic eggs from California and Super Violet flour that is imported from Japan. The menu caters to, obviously, sushi lovers but also offers a wide selection of other dishes such as Baby Lamb Chops, Angus Prime Rib Eye and a Duck Breast Steak. There is also a Wild King Salmon Teriyaki (9 oz. of king salmon) that will more than satisfy. There are signature rolls like the Nare Roll (Tuna, avocado, cucumber and tobiko rolled with Kombu paper and spicy mayo on top) along with all the traditional rolls we all crave.

Be sure to try Nare Sushi next time you are in midtown Manhattan for not only a delicious sushi meal, but also for a pleasant and friendly dining experience.

115 E 57th Street NY, NY 10022 646.666.0061 naresushi.com

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Ocean Prime At the Summit of Seafood

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By Marianne Belmonte

recently had the opportunity to indulge myself at one of Manhattan’s superior steakhouse/seafood eateries, featuring the best of both land and sea. Ocean Prime is another one of Cameron Mitchell’s masterpieces.

Located in Midtown Manhattan at 123 West 52nd Street it is a welcome addition to the theater district.

Although it is Mitchell’s twelfth location of Ocean Prime, with others spanning the continental United States from Beverly Hills heading east to Phoenix, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis and Columbus, and finally northeast to Boston and south to Philadelphia, Tampa and Orlando, with two more locations set to open in DC and Naples, Florida, Ocean Prime is far from your typical chain restaurant. Each location is designed to reflect the energy and flavor of the host city. Having only been to the NYC location I can tell you that it does indeed embody the city’s energy, class, taste and culture with perfection.

Additionally, the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel that their only purpose is to ensure that you have an exceptional and memorable experience at Ocean Prime. One must give kudos to the General Manager Zachary Montgomery for implementing and maintaining the organization’s goals and high standards.

I would be remiss if I didn’t at least tantalize you just a bit with the outstanding creations of Executive Chef Eugenio Reyes. Chef Reyes has done an exceptional job at introducing local fare, when at all possible, with only the freshest ingredients and creating a culinary work of art for every palate. The

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appetizers include Goat Cheese Ravioli, White Truffle Caviar Deviled Eggs, Sea Scallops with Short Ribs and Steak Tartar, just to name a few. You can also choose from the raw bar, or perhaps sushi is more your style. The dinner menu runs the ocean’s gamut from snapper to Chilean sea bass to every cut of prime steaks one would desire, as well as chicken and chops, all tastefully executed. Delectable side dishes, such as Parmesan Truffle Fries, Black Truffle Mac and Cheese and Lobster Mashed Potatoes are some of the unique choices. Dessert has not been overlooked and Ocean Prime is well known for their out of this world, ten-layer carrot cake. Also featured is a Prefixed Menu for the theater crowd to ensure that you get to your Broadway show on time and well satisfied; even sending you off with a bag of gourmet popcorn. Not only a restaurant, Ocean Prime is also an upscale lounge serving cocktails that are far from ordinary adding to your feeling of comfort and well-being. The wine list is also outstanding and extensive.

I do hope that I have whet your appetite enough for you to indulge yourself in the award-winning experience that is Ocean Prime. Whatever your need or desire, you will not go wrong when choosing Ocean Prime.

123 W 52nd St NY, NY 10019 212.956.1404 ocean-prime.com

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HALIFAX The Ocean Comes to Hoboken

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By Marianne Belmonte

alifax, offers American cuisine with a coastal flair. Executive Chef, Seadon Shouse, is bringing locally sourced ingredients to the table in Hoboken, New Jersey. Located within the W Hotel, a luxury hotel chain owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Halifax is an irresistible restaurant for every occasion.

Walking into the newly renovated space, you will be enchanted by the high ceilings and white oak floors that span the open room. Flowing white curtains line the windows and bright blue chairs add an oceanic atmosphere to accompany the fresh seafood. When you step outside you are greeted by the New York City skyline across the Hudson River.

The decision to include locally sourced ingredients and house-made products to their menu is rooted in Shouse’s childhood. Growing up in Nova Scotia, he learned how to collect local ingredients and make use of them in the kitchen. His family grew their own wheat for pasta and for baked goods.

He would spend hours with his sister scouring the rocks in the ocean by his home for mussels and collect berries from his yard to make pies and jams.

If you are looking for a refreshing start to your day, enjoy velvety Challah French Toast for breakfast with almonds and maple syrup whipped cream.

For a heartier dish try the Smoked Salmon Benedict with fresh wild smoked salmon, poached eggs, onions, an English muffin and dill hollandaise. You can accompany this dish with fresh-squeezed orange juice or espresso.

There are a variety of decadent sides to choose from, such as sweet Cherrywood bacon or succulent pork sausage.

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Stop in on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon for Brunch. The menu includes a diverse selection of classics with an upscale twist, including BLT Cheese Puffs with Cherrywood smoked bacon, mustard aioli and tomato. For a seafood brunch that will awaken your palate, you can choose the invigorating Mixed Seafood Ceviche with shrimp, smoked salmon and pickled peppers.

Do not hesitate to bring a large party. Halifax’s menu includes appetizers that everyone can share. Relishes and dips, including kale tomato & bacon, minted pea puree, and warm ricotta & horseradish are a memorable way to start the meal. For an individual starter, try the creamy Clam Chowder Soup with ham and potatoes, accompanied by house-made oyster crackers.

Gaze at the Manhattan skyline while trying the flavorful wild Alaskan Salmon with robust mushrooms, smoky house-made bacon, spring onions, potatoes and dill butter. Accompany any meal with a selection from their specialty cocktail menu, such as The Belle of Georgia, a peach-infused bourbon with mint and lemon. End the evening with the decadent Chocolate Layer Cake or a creamy New Jersey Peach Parfait.

225 River St Hoboken, NJ 07030 201.253.2500 halifaxhoboken.com

100% vegan, with a focus on organic, seasonal, and gluten-free cuisine Three elegant locations in Manhattan Chelsea, West Village, Upper West Side Organic & local wine, cocktails, and beer Special Events and Catering Available Certified Kosher

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By Valerie Vitale

his month it's all about the diverse flavors that New York City has to offer. We ventured all over the city to explore the melting pot of flavors and cuisines that make up the fabric of New York. From southern Indian to Thai, there is somthing for everyone, which is a testament to living in the best city in the world!

Samui Samui, with its electrifying dĂŠcor, is a beacon of color in Brooklyn.

This modern Thai restaurant offers a variety of refreshing cocktails, including their specialty, Cucumber Ginger Sangria. If you are looking for savory Pad Thai or Short Rib Curry that falls off the bone, Samui is the place to experience an extraordinary meal.

Kokum Offering vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine, Kokum is owned by Michelin-star Chef, Hemant Mathur. This East Side restaurant caters to your taste buds by offering dishes at varying levels of spiciness.

Try the creamy lentil dish, Daal Makhini or for non-vegetarians, the tender lamb dish, Rogan Josh.

15 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NYC 11205, 917.909.1032 samuibrooklyn.com

106 Lexington Ave, NYC 10016, 212.684.6842 kokumny.com

Campagnola An authentic Italian restaurant that has been adding a taste of Italy to 1st Avenue for over thirty years, Campagnola is the perfect atmosphere for both romantic occasions and family celebrations. Enjoy traditional dishes including the Pollo Alla Scarpariello, succulent chicken with sausage, garlic and rosemary while being immersed in live music.

City Crab Shack Experience freshly prepared seafood at City Crab Shack, offering a raw bar and seafood staples, including scrumptious lobster rolls.

With a decor that may make you feel as though you are on a seafaring adventure, and entrees such as Lobster Mac n’ Cheese, that will make you glad you stepped into this Gramercy restaurant.

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IT'S pumpkin season Bring a Little Spice Back Into Your Pumpkin Dish

By Andrea Correale

Andrea Correale, President of Elegant Affairs, is a celebrity caterer and the new national entertaining expert for the Lenox brand. Andrea has been featured in multiple magazines and on television networks such as People magazine, Woman's Day magazine, Oprah.com, FOX 5, WCBS, Bravo, VH1, Lifetime, and Martha Stewart Living. L'Oreal Paris Academy calls her their lifestyle expert with a series of entertaining videos used to inspire women nationwide. elegantaffairscaterers.com

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here’s nowhere to hide…we are now in full-blown pumpkin season!

While people like to laugh about how early pumpkin flavor season arrives – in many cases, before the official start of fall – most of us secretly love the early start. Personally, it reminds me of pumpkin spice, the return of fall, pumpkin picking, and carving pumpkins with friends and family. But what often gets overlooked is how healthy pumpkin is and how it can be used in many of your favorite every day recipes.

Pumpkin offers many health benefits. It’s low in calories and has no saturated fat or cholesterol. It is also extremely rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Pumpkins are also very versatile when ripe and can be prepared in a number of ways: boiled or steamed, or roasted with some salt, pepper, and cumin until golden brown on the edges. Smaller pumpkins can be enjoyed in the same way as squash or zucchini. Virtually the entire pumpkin is edible, from the fleshy shell, to the seeds, to the leaves and even the flowers, so it’s about time we looked past the pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin pie for our use of this delicious ingredient.

To start, it’s important to know how to pick a good pumpkin so you can enjoy all of the flavor it has to offer. When choosing a pumpkin, look for a mature fruit that has a woody sound upon tapping, is heavy, and has a strong stem. A pumpkin can be stored for many weeks at room temperature in a place that is well ventilated. If you have already cut open your pumpkin, it should be placed in the fridge where it will keep for a couple of days.

cream and you’ll have a delicious breakfast treat that the whole family will enjoy.

Everybody loves pasta, especially when the weather gets chilly. Pumpkin is a great seasonal ingredient to add to pasta for some richness and warmth. Try adding pumpkin to a gnocchi dish along with a brown butter sauce, crispy sage, and parmesan cheese. You’ll have a crowd pleaser that will impress your guests.

Now – once you have your pumpkin, what can you do with it? Typically, the first thing you would do with a pumpkin is scoop out the seeds. These can be eaten raw or roasted for extra flavor for a healthy snack. The seeds are also a fabulous addition to many of your favorite foods – you can add them to salad, yogurt, or even rice dishes for extra crunch. The seeds are naturally rich in phytosterols, which have been shown to lower bad cholesterol, so try adding them to some of the foods you eat every day.

As for dessert, pumpkin is extremely versatile. Think beyond your typical pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. Consider making pumpkin-based cookies with a cinnamon sugar cream cheese filling for a perfect fall snack. Or, put your own spin on traditional flan by incorporating pumpkin – it only requires a few ingredients and about an hour in the oven and you get a fabulous dessert.

Bring back that homemade whipped cream for the flan (if there’s any left after your pancakes!) for an extra treat.

Pumpkin is also a great ingredient to use when making pancakes. It’s extremely easy to do and adds a nice depth of flavor to a favorite breakfast food. All you need to do is blend some pumpkin and add it to your favorite pancake mix, along with butter and eggs. Serve with some homemade whipped

The great news is that there are plenty of places to pick pumpkins on Long Island. Take a trip to your favorite pumpkin patch and check out a corn maze or haunted house while you’re there. It’s a perfect way to get the quintessential fall experience while getting an amazing ingredient for seasonal dishes.

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By Mary Pfeifer

fter the summer weekends in the Hamptons are over and the Northeast gets colder, escape to warm and sunny Florida. St. Augustine (on the Northeast coast of Florida) is the oldest city in the US with tons of history and charm – 450 years! I was amazed and impressed by the high quality and variety of local restaurants in town.

Many types of cuisine are represented in St. Augustine, Florida including seafood, Caribbean and Spanish influenced. The people were very friendly in the shops and clearly enjoyed relaxed living in the town. I stopped into a local boutique near the hotel and chatted with the owner for over an hour while browsing the variety of coastal collections of bags and jewelry... of 86 | Metropolitan

course I bought a stylish cute Spartina bag which has a coastal influence design and unique history of its own.

Upon our group’s arrival we attended a welcome reception at the Lightner Museum with a champagne toast while watching the sunset sky overlooking Casa Monica Resort & Spa. Local officials also gave us more history about the local attractions.

We stayed at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa, a cozy Moroccan-style designed hotel with Spanish influences situated conveniently right on Cordova Street among many restaurants, bars and boutiques.

“Erected in 1888, this majestic hotel is a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. Completely renovated by Richard C. Kessler, it nods to the past while embracing the modern amenities you would expect from a Kessler Collection Hotel.”

The hotel lobby with its ornate chandeliers and fountains makes you feel as though you’ve arrived at the finest hotel in Morocco. Indulge in the luxurious guest rooms which contain beds with red velvet headboards and the softest cloud-like bedding, savor the delicious cuisine at Costa Brava restaurant or sip a craft cocktail in the Cobalt Lounge.

Casa Monica is the only resort and spa in St. Augustine that is partnered with a beach. Shuttles are provided from the hotel to the nearby St. Augustine beach, or you can relax by the pool in the mini canopy beds, visit the in-house bohemian art gallery, or perhaps be pampered at Poseidon Spa, their luxurious facility on property.

Since the hotel property is in the center of downtown stroll along charming cobblestone streets among the many cafés, bars and shops,

or explore the iconic lighthouse, Castillo de San Marcos Fort, and many other attractions. The Castillo de San Marcos is a 17th-century Spanish stone fortress with views of the St. Augustine Inlet.

Back at the hotel, experience gourmet creations from Costa Brava, whose chef is a veteran of the famous Four Seasons in New York City. For our wine pairing tasting dinner, each course was paired perfectly to complement the food. Some favorites from the menu: Watermelon and Heirloom tomato Gazpacho (with tiny gulf shrimp), Sherry Baked Sea Bass, Valdeon Blue Cheese Beef Tenderloin and assorted desserts (chocolate mousse, eclairs and macarons, to name a few).

Coming soon… A new Kessler property in Savannah, Georgia converted from a Georgia power plant is slated to open in August 2018.

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By Katie Conti

ocated in the heart of Palm Beach, the Brazilian Court is a historic yet luxurious hidden gem. This peaceful oasis is one someone can easily fall hard for, with impeccably landscaped grounds, cozy accommodations and superb service. Tucked away within its discreet courtyards, the Brazilian Court provides visitors with the ultimate Palm Beach experience. As the hotel celebrates its 90th anniversary, it has not lost sight of its European old-world charm but also has been redefined for a new generation seeking a glorious sanctuary to escape to enjoy America’s first resort destination.

After a six-year rejuvenation completed in 2008, the hotel boosts 80 custom rooms and suites with luxurious fabrics, plush beds topped with imported linens and custom-designed furniture. Whether you want to relax poolside

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amongst the lush gardens and tropical ambience, or experience a hydrothermo massage in your private air-jet bathtub, the Brazilian Court is sure to provide a serene getaway with minimal interruption. Or if you want that extra bit of pampering, the Frederic Fekkai Salon offers a variety of highlevel luxury spa services to soothe your senses.

When your taste buds are yearning for high quality and delectable fare, the resort also features award-winning Café Boulud from world-renowned Chef Daniel Boulud. Located in the heart of the hotel and opened in 2003, this restaurant has become one of Palm Beach’s must-experience dining destinations, offering luscious French-American fare in a casually elegant atmosphere. The ceiling made from seashells and Pecky Cyprus shimmer at night as the bar and lounge pulses with live entertainment each weekend.

Should you chose to head off the resort to explore what else Palm Beach has to offer, the Brazilian Court’s luxurious BMW is available to chauffeur guests to the nearby beach. Or if you prefer to experience the culture of Palm Beach while walking down the palm-tree-filled avenues, the beach is only a short distance away. This beautiful beach coupled with year-round warm weather is the best way to experience its breathtaking natural beauty and will provide you with the ultimate in relaxation. For all of those boat lovers, choose to be whisked away on a private 101-foot yacht, the Seafarer Hargrove, provided by United Yacht Sales. Their charters offer lavish offshore getaways with impeccable service and beautiful views.

After you have experienced some sand in your toes, take advantage of the height of Palm Beach’s affluent lifestyle on Worth Avenue. With its oldest store opening its doors in 1923, Worth Avenue delivers the ultimate fashion shopping district experience. The Avenue’s prestigious streets and boutiques offer the finest in designer fashion, accessories, art, antiques, dining and home furnishings. Stop in at Bice for a savory

meal in the heart of town or visit Renato’s for an unforgettable dining experience nestled within breathtaking architecture. Worth Avenue reflects old-world charm and historical glamour.

To experience some more insight to Palm Beach’s rich history, one treasure to explore is Whitehall or the Flagler’s Museum. Built by railroad magnate, Henry Flagler in 1902 for his wife, the Museum now is a National Historic Landmark attracting visitors from around the globe.

Proclaimed by the New York Herald as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world,” Whitehall is a unique experience to learn about the important milestones of Florida’s history and America’s Gilded Age. America’s first resort destination has welcomed travelers since Henry Flagler founded the city in 1911. The historic charm in Palm Beach welcomes each visitor and makes them want to come back for more.

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The Langham Hotel Boston's Grandest

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By Marianne Belmonte

nce the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, The Langham, Boston Hotel is like no other. Although the hotel has all the modern conveniences that the 21st century has to offer, it breathes the essence of its 1920’s Renaissance Revival structure. The building itself is very reminiscent of a grand British Department store during the Gilded Age and one could fantasize about what it was like to live during that time. The Langham however is located in the heart of downtown Boston, in the financial district, and lends itself to both the business and tourist trade alike. Less than three miles from Boston International Airport it is situated in an ideal area. The hotel is only three blocks away from the Boston waterfront, six blocks from Boston’s famous North End Dining

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district and a little over a mile to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. There is no lack of attractions one could experience within a twomile radius of this historic city.

The Langham, Boston Hotel boasts 318 rooms and suites with views of the city skyline exuding the pulse of the business district. The hotel has a state-of-the-art fitness center and the Chaun Spa + Soul, offering traditional Chinese Medicine. The spa, which translates to “Flowing Water,” is all about pampering your body and soul and promoting a sense of well-being with their many treatment choices. Indulge yourself with a full body massage, herbal salt scrub or facial. Allow yourself to relax and feel rejuvenated.

There is no lack of dining choices at The Langham, Boston. The Reserve is a true British-styled champagne lounge operating from dawn until dusk, and serving Continental breakfast as well as soup, salad and light entrees.

Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine, beer or champagne. Whatever you do be sure to take advantage of the Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood. It is an opportunity to truly feel like you are stepping back in time to a more sophisticated era where if you were lucky enough to be a British aristocrat afternoon tea would have been the order of the day. CafĂŠ Fleuri features contemporary New England cuisine. Executive Chef Mark Sapienza derives his inspiration from the locally sourced ingredients and places the emphasis on fresh offerings from the market to the table. His Sunday Brunch surpasses all expectations and should not be missed. CafĂŠ Fleuri is open for breakfast and lunch daily and features seasonal menus in a sun-drenched room with gorgeous atrium ceilings. The Bond Restaurant and Lounge features modern American fare along with creative cocktails in an opulent setting.

The enormous crystal chandeliers add to the overall feeling of grandeur and once again take you back to that long ago era of the privileged class.

One of course cannot overlook the extraordinary collaboration of Chef de Cuisine Joseph Henderek along with the Executive Chef to tantalize your palate with exquisite culinary delights. Again, using locally sourced and the freshest of ingredients they have together created masterpieces that surprise and delight the palate.

The Langham Supper Club is run by the Hospitality Group and its affiliates and gives one the opportunity to join a rewards program that features its brands worldwide. Take advantage of the dining offers and discounts on dining and wines along with hotel stays at one of their national or overseas locations. Whether on a business trip or just a relaxing getaway, whatever you do, the next time you are in Boston book a room at the Langham Hotel and experience for yourself the luxury that this hotel group has to offer. If you do I know you will become a patron of the Langham Group.

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paradise beach nevis Secluded Luxury in Paradise

By Lisa Loverro

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t just 36-square miles, Nevis is the lesser-known island than its bigger sister, St. Kitts. And, while St. Kitts offers large casinodriven resorts and cruise ships, Nevis offers unspoiled beaches, authentic charm and a stunning lush landscape, along with luxury accommodations and private villas.

Paradise Beach Nevis, a luxurious and sophisticated villa resort is the newest to take up residence on this tiny island in the Caribbean. With just seven villas, it’s a discreet beachfront getaway perfect for honeymooners, family gatherings and those looking for complete privacy (Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, vacationed here with his family in 2015).

This resort is situated on the west coast of the island, sandwiched between a quiet stretch of beach and the majestic Mount Nevis, a truly spectacular volcano visible throughout the island. With Indonesian-style thatched roofs, there are two-, three- and four-bedroom villas, all with private pools, full kitchens and luxury amenities along with butler and concierge service. The two- and three-bedroom villas offer 2,900-square feet of living space, and the four-bedroom villas boast 3,400-square feet. Private chefs are available to prepare meals, whether you’re looking for a traditional Nevisian breakfast or a private beachfront BBQ. There’s a small, dedicated beach bar, but 92 | Metropolitan

take note there is no on-site restaurant at the resort. Daily housekeeping is provided and in-room spa treatments are available.

Guests of the resort have direct access to paddleboards and snorkeling and there are plenty of activities on the island to keep you busy for days.

The Concierge can arrange for deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, golfing, horseback riding and hiking. You can challenge yourself with a hike up Mount Nevis with a private guide one day and lounge poolside the next, sipping the resort’s delicious rum punch.

Paradise Beach Villas are within easy reach to some of the main restaurants on the island, including the popular Sunshine’s Beach Bar & Grill, where locals and vacationers mingle while feasting on fresh seafood and imbibing on their secretrecipe rum punch known as the “Killer Bee.” Additionally, the villas are a quick 15-minute walk on the beach (or 5-minute taxi ride) to the Four Seasons resort should you want to dine at their restaurants or indulge in a spa treatment on property. For those of you want to bone up on your Alexander Hamilton trivia (if you have not yet seen the play), Nevis is the birthplace of Hamilton, and a visit to his childhood home-turned museum is a fascinating look into his younger years. paradisebeachnevis.com

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By Lisa Loverro

he W Hotel chain has always been associated with having a hip and trendy vibe along with a customer service motto of “whatever, whenever,” and the W New York - Downtown, nestled in the landscape of lower Manhattan’s Financial District is no exception.

Bringing its cool factor to the suits of Wall Street, the W New York - Downtown is sleek and stylish with a lobby lounge that features a wrap-around terrace, located in a neighborhood that has seen both tremendous tragedy and unprecedented rebirth. When you stay at this hotel you’ll be in the center of one of the fastest growing areas of the city, with restaurants and shopping, bar none. Close enough to mingle with the Financial District movers and shakers and surrounded by New York City icons such as the Statue of Liberty, The Freedom Tower, Trinity Church, Battery Park and the Brooklyn Bridge, the W New York - Downtown brings the NYC glam life to visitors and locals.

Opened in 2010, the hotel offers a 1,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, fully equipped FIT® Gym with spectacular views of the city, and a variety of accommodations that you’ll find standard throughout the hotel chain. You can indulge in a “Wonderful Room” with contemporary luxury, including flatscreen TVs, iPod docks and stylish bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, or their “Fabulous Room” with oversized windows and king-size or two double signature beds, complete with an ostrich-leather headboard. For the ultimate indulgence check into their “Extreme Wow Suite” where everything 94 | Metropolitan

is larger than life in 1,060-square-feet of pure W in the sweetest suite setting; an expansive one-bedroom suite with golden lighting serving as a glorious tribute to the glamour of Gotham. The hotel is also pet-friendly with their P.A.W. (pets are welcomed) program where your furry friends are not only welcomed, but they’re pampered with a luxurious W pet bed, pet toys and a tasty turndown treat awaiting.

When it comes to happy hour, head to the fifth floor of the hotel where stunning views, curated nightly music and spectacular cocktails await at their Financial District bar: The Living Room Bar + Terrace.

The newest and highly anticipated addition to W Hotel – Downtown comes with the opening of The English, Oyster Bar and Chophouse, created by James Beard award-winning Chef Todd English and his son Oliver English.

This Financial District restaurant will be a modern classic incorporating American glamour into a space that features a first-floor oyster bar and outdoor patio. The second floor will offer guests access to the exclusive reservations-only Chophouse along with a private whiskey lounge. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant brings a new vibrancy and meeting spot for the elite Wall Street crowd and “in-the-know” tourists. wnewyorkdowntown.com

CCS MUSEUM & EVENT CENTER Collector Car Showcase is a Petroliana/Automotive Museum and sales showroom. Over 1000 vintage signs, gas pumps and Americana are on display along with 60 years of Porsche vehicles, including some of the rarest and special cars in the marques history. A vintage VW bus, BMW Isetta, Ferraris and more are also on display. Entry is free to the museum which includes access to the “CCS Motors” sales showroom on our lower level. A complete car care center which includes: hand wash, auto detailing, paint protection, wheel repair and more is also on site. Private tours are available upon request.

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Peel Away the Damage With a Non-Chemical Phytopeel

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By Katherine Sempecos

hhh, the ocean… calming… soothing… wait a minute.

What’s that green stuff floating at the surface? It’s phytoplankton – a type of microalgae growing abundantly in oceans all over the world, with absolutely amazing skin care benefits! It’s also the main ingredient in our exclusive Phytopeel facial treatment that allows us to peel away the damage!

A Phytopeel is an amazing, non-chemical peeling treatment, with very little downtime, that uses natural phytoplankton from the lakes of Northern Europe. Performed in a two-part treatment protocol.

Five days after your Phytopeel, you return to PRISM Med Spa for the Deep Exfoliation and Moisturizing After-Treatment, revealing eventoned, tightened and brightened skin like you’ve never seen before!

Our exclusive Phytopeel is also one of the only peels that can be combined with laser skin rejuvenation for even more beautiful skin.

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Here are some other outstanding benefits of our exclusive phytoplankton Phytopeel: Long-Lasting Moisture Phytoplankton has a naturally high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids that penetrate deep into your skin. This allows your skin to hold moisture longer, which means you’ll always look refreshed with a dewy, youthful glow.

Antioxidants to Zinc Phytoplankton is also a powerful antioxidant of bioflavonoids, protecting us from free radical damage. This translates to smoother skin with a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Additionally, phytoplankton is a great source of zinc, which is a nutrient that helps regulate sebum production to diminish acne flare ups.

Anti-Inflammatory As it works to calm inflammation, phytoplankton helps reduce redness and swelling, which makes it ideal for sufferers of eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.

Rejuvenation Our phytoplankton Phytopeel stimulates cellular rejuvenation and removes dead skin cells, preventing occurrences of superficial dark spots, while allowing serums and moisturizers to penetrate into the layers of your skin.

It also restores dermal elasticity and brightness, while promoting collagen growth, revealing softer, smoother skin.

to allow you to treat yourself to a professional med spa treatment at a fraction of the price, while targeting your exact skin issues.

Professional home kits to choose from: 1) PRISM Rx’s™ – ACNE ‘BUSTING’ KIT 2) PRISM Rx’s™ – ANTI-AGING SYSTEM KIT 3) PRISM Rx’s™ – SKIN BRIGHTENING KIT 4) PRISM Rx’s™ – SKIN RESURFACING KIT

Here’s to revealing a beautiful new you… naturally!

5) PRISM Rx’s™ – ULTRA HYDRATING KIT Peel Away the Damage!

30% Off Your Next PHYTOPEEL Facial & After-Treatment Get the Skin You’ve Always Wanted! Schedule Your PHYTOPEEL Facial Now! Call PRISM Med Spa at 516-277-2293.

Hurry! Offer Expires December 31, 2016.

Also, ask about our Exciting News from PRISM Rx! PRISM Rx’s™ has just launched its Professional Kits for home use, designed

For more information about the Phytopeel or which products suit your skin issues call Kathy to book your Complimentary consultation, at PRISM Med Spa, 516-277-2293, which is located at 41 Main Street, Roslyn 11576.

Prism was voted the Spa on the Northshore for second consecutive year (2015-2016), as well as received the Roslyn “Excellence in Physicians” Award for 2015-2016.

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ASKAll DR. Pober About Rhinoplasty

By W.A. Muller What is the most important feature on the face?

Without makeup, the central feature of the face is the nose, which often determines the attractiveness of the face.

camouflaged by the use of tinted makeup. Some add, that especially when smiling, the nose droops (nasolabial angle between the hanging columella and upper lip is less than 90°).

How do you get a rhinoplasty done right?

First let’s answer, what are the most common problems with the appearance of the nose that can be corrected by plastic surgery?

I approach rhinoplasty by first looking at what your expectations are for your perfect-looking nose while you are looking at yourself, while I observe you, in a mirror. Most commonly, pretty young women, when looking at their profile, complain about a bump on the nose (prominent dorsal hump) or the nose is a bit longer than desired and, when looking at their face, might add that the tip is a bit fuller (bulbous) than they’d like, but it’s often

What should I do before getting a cosmetic rhinoplasty?

Before proceeding with getting treatment for the identified cosmetic concerns to proportionalize the nose relative to the face, you should make sure that your plastic surgeon examines the nose for functional abnormalities associated with the nose, such as breathing difficulty, history of sinusitis, snoring, prior nasal surgery, etc. I often perform an internal evaluation of the nose (endoscopy) and/or obtain a CT scan of the paranasal sinuses to further evaluate nasal and paranasal structures and function. Sometimes these functional concerns are covered by certain health insurance plans.

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Actual Patient of Dr. Pober

So tell us in a few words or less what happens with a rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty re-contours the nose to balance your profile and proportionalizes this central facial feature. Depending on your preference, you may have local or general anesthesia and have the surgery performed in the hospital or in our office. Patients usually go home after surgery. There are no external scars or sutures in most cases. A nasal splint is removed after 5to 7 days. Many patients return to work after the splint is removed, applying makeup to any residual bruising. Patients usually enjoy normal social activities, including physical exercise, after three weeks, but avoid contact sports for six weeks.

Why look for “Rhinoplasty King”?

Hampton’s Magazine quoted Dr. Pober’s approach to rhinoplasty when he stated: “I focus on the patient’s strongest features when they come into my office. A pretty mouth and eyes can hide behind a disproportionate nose or chin, and the whole look is enhanced when sometimes minor changes [such as a nose job] are made.” The magazine adds “minor changes made by a plastic surgeon with a sculptors hand” allow Dr. Pober to “produce naturallooking human works of art.” In other words, when Dr. Pober performs a rhinoplasty, he works to bring out the “hidden beauty” of your eyes, mouth and general face, so that the end result is total beauty and not just a pretty

nose. No one wants to be told, “Gee, who did your nose? It’s beautiful.”

Instead, Dr. Pober’s rhinoplasty patients commonly hear, “Your face looks beautiful.”

In New York Newsday: “A rhinoplasty for example, must look right in relation to the forehead and chin,” says Manhattan plastic surgeon Joseph M. Pober, MD. “We ask for a harmony that makes the difference between a beautiful nose that fits the face and a nose that has no relation to the rest of the face.”

“Dr. Pober has often been brought in on cases that were considered lost hopes,” according to Hampton’s Magazine. The Daily News featured Dr. Pober’s rescue work, after a girl’s “first nose job [by another surgeon] left her all bent out of shape.” Dr. Pober’s rhinoplasty not only corrected the deformity of her nose but also brought the features of the face into harmony and beautiful balance. Dr. Pober’s rhinoplasties have not only won him recognition nationally, but internationally as well, such as in the Polish beauty magazine, Pani.

To learn more, please visit DrJosephPober.com, or contact his office at 212.517.9042 to schedule a consultation to speak with Dr. Pober personally.

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Are you “Healthy”?

Eating Right Makes the World of Difference

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By Lindsay Brustein Rosen, MS, RD, CDN

hat does it mean to “be healthy” or to “eat healthy” or to “live a healthy lifestyle?” This question commonly comes to mind when clients and friends alike tell me they want to “be healthy.” When I ask them what they really think being “healthy” means, I hear the following responses: • Exercising every day • Eating a certain number of calories • Maintaining a gluten-free diet • Starting each day with an almond milk-chia-kale-flax-matcha smoothie • Always avoiding sugar-laden treats • Not eating past a certain time

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than our daily diets and our exercises habits. Health is also a reflection of sleep, stress, social factors, emotional state, and overall medical condition.

When I counsel my clients, I always make sure we focus on the whole picture. I am supportive of their weight loss goals, but I also focus on their mental state and other lifestyle factors. Sure I want to make sure they are eating enough vegetables and getting in some physical activity most days of the week, but I also question their water intake and sleep habits. I want to know if they are “enjoying themselves” or if they feel “deprived” in some areas of their lives. If they are drinking green juice, do they actually like it?

If not, don’t drink it! I don’t want them to do certain things just because they “think” they are healthy things to do. To me, being healthy is living a “balanced” lifestyle. Sure it is important to limit your intake of processed foods and fried foods, but it is also important to listen to your body and to enjoy yourself sometimes as well. Being healthy means having the ice cream cone or slice of pizza from time-to-time if that is what you enjoy.

Being healthy means taking a day off from the gym to enjoy a lazy beach day with friends. Being healthy also means taking a challenging boot camp class because you genuinely enjoy it (or skipping that same workout class because you honestly can’t stand it in the first place)! Ultimately, what I am trying to say is that “healthy” has a unique definition for each person and there is no ONE definition of healthy.

So if you want to know an expert’s opinion of what “healthy” means, here are a few examples: • Understanding that ALL foods have a place in your diet • Exercising because you enjoy it • Not participating in forms of exercise that you do not enjoy • Eating foods that nourish your body (like fruits and vegetables) and eating foods that nourish your soul (like ice cream and pizza) • Appreciating your body for all that it does for you • Accepting your flaws and not being so hard on yourself • Getting enough sleep each night • Engaging in meaningful relationships

I encourage you to look at the whole picture, not just the food and exercise factors. Remember that “healthy” is not one isolated event, or one individual food choice. Being healthy is about balancing all the pieces of the puzzle so that you not only look, but also feel, your very best.

Lindsay Brustein Rosen, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and the founder of Nutrition by Bru, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice in New York. She received a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University, and has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as the Greater New York Dietetic Association.

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By Bennett Marcus

r. Julia Fedorenko, a naturopath and clinical herbalist, founded True Organic, a line of organic skincare products three years ago. It all started when she and her two young children moved from Manhattan to the Hamptons, and her son received a tick bite, despite having used a natural repellant. “I said I had to come up with something more effective because I did not want to use the chemicals in DEET, knowing how detrimental it is to the nervous system,” Dr. Fedorenko says. “I found a tick latched on his hairline, and it was just really inspiration, a kind of desperate act to protect my kids.” She blended her own formula for her family, and the other moms at preschool asked her about it, so she started mixing it for others, and then realized that there was a demand for an effective formula that smells fabulous, is organic, and met her very highest standards - that she would put it on her kids.

As a naturopath, Julia Fedorenko knew which natural ingredients are good for the body, and for the skin, she teamed up with a dermatologist who also happens to be her mother, Dr. Larissa Fedorenko, M.D. “We kind of combine the West and the East,” Julia says. Dr. Fedorenko True Organics is now in its third year, and there are currently three products, the Bug Stick, a sunscreen called the Sun Stick, and a moisturizer, the Skin Stick. The SPF 30 broad spectrum Sun Stick, Julia explains, is “non-nano,” meaning it contains no nanoparticles, tiny particles that can go through your skin and into your bloodstream. The Skin Stick moisturizer works for cracked, very dry skin. “Due to the formula with pure cocoa butter, it’s excellent for pregnant women, to prevent stretch mark,” she says. “It’s very nourishing and therapeutic to skin. We have no artificial fragrances in the formula, so all you smell is the cocoa.”

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Disliking the pollution that plastic packages cause, Julia came up with completely biodegradable packaging that is very sturdy, but is actually made out of paper. “If you are camping and lose your Bug Stick, Sun Stick or Skin Stick, it boom, disappears, it doesn’t ruin the planet,” she says.

“And when you’re finished using it, it doesn’t ruin the planet by going into the garbage and end up floating in the ocean.” This year alone, using the paper tubes kept over 60 thousand plastic containers out of our waste stream. The company’s products were certified organic by the USDA last winter, and in August - the day before we spoke to Julia, in fact - they were declared “EWG verified,” a program designed the Environmental Working Group specifically for cosmetics. Additional products are in development, and the True Organic brand is sold via the company web site, drfedrenko. com as well as on Amazon and in local Hamptons shops, including Marders and Provisions and will soon be in stores in South Florida.

The company started in Julia’s kitchen, and now a production is done at a factory in Iowa with a dedicated team and very strict quality control.

They’ve also added a fulfillment center in New Jersey, and at the company headquarters in the Hamptons, Julia has brought in a talented group of local women to handle the business. “We do a lot of business meetings while the kids are doing play dates,” she laughs. “While we’re driving, we’re talking, we’re bringing the kids, we’re picking up the kids, and we constantly give each other a hand of support. We’re basically now like a team of five women driving this sailboat.”

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ovie star, survivor and American royalty are just a few descriptions for 5'9" stunner Sally Kirkland, a famed actress who garnered the prestigious Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe and numerous other awards. In a world where there is so much darkness and uncertainty, Sally Kirkland shines her light on so many people.

She is a magnanimous force to be reckoned with. Sally is the real deal!

As a young child Sally had an affinity for the arts. She enjoyed acting, painting, dancing, and singing. Her mother and namesake was a legendary fashion editor at Vogue and then later Life Magazine. She established Jacqueline Kennedy, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Faye Dunaway as fashion icons by gracing them on the covers. Princess Grace invited Sally's mother to Monaco every year. Her mother was a preeminent figure in the world of fashion and helped catapult the careers of many top designers including Dior, Chanel, Betsey Johnson, and others.

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At home young Sally endured heartache including sexual lust from her alcoholic father, and she credits her strong faith for carrying her through.

Ali McGraw, Lauren Hutton and other famed beauties were always in her home on 89th Street in Manhattan, so young teen Sally, being her mother’s daughter, was determined to make her own mark as 'the most famous actress', a movie star. She received emotional support from her mother; however, her dad preferred that she strive for excellence in her art and sell her paintings.

Talented and ambitious at age 17, Sally was a scholarship student and worked with the legendary Jerome Robbins on mime and acting in Italy.

While there she starred in Trojan Women with Claire Bloom and Arthur Kennedy. She learned a great deal about acting and likes to say she learned how to act from the Italians. When she returned to New York, she studied acting and speech with famed Uta Hagen at H-B Studio and then later with

Lee Strasberg. She went on to play Jacqueline Kennedy in the off-Broadway play, Fitz and Biscuit. Jackie Kennedy went backstage after the show, and with tears in her eyes, she explained to Sally that she was impressed at how Sally captured her in the performance. Shortly after that Sally went to Hollywood to star in The Sting and The Way We Were.

Sally had always been a girl of faith and a devout believer in God. When hurt and rejection hit hard, her faith began to diminish. Sally explains that after losing her faith everything seemed to go wrong. Her world started to crumble. She was heartbroken over an ill-fated romance and rejection in the acting profession... too thin, too tall, not right... none of which was in her control and this wounded her deeply.

Legendary actress Shelley Winters was her mentor and later her Godmother.

She taught Sally useful acting secrets. Shelley brought Sally to The Actors' Studio and Sally later brought in Robert De Niro.

Toward the end of Shelly Winters life, Sally was her caretaker. Sally also coached stars such as Sandra Bullock, Kathy Griffin, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli and others. Top Hollywood publicist Dale Olson saw the film Anna, in which Sally starred, and worked around the clock to get Sally nominated for an Oscar.

When Sally is asked if she has any regrets and would she do it all again.

She responds, "My only regret is not having a child, and yes, I would do it all over again."

As a result, Sally became depressed, had a nervous breakdown and in 1966 she tried to kill herself. She was pronounced dead. Sally recalls a beautiful white light and a celestial sound as she experienced a feeling of ecstasy.

She saw faces of living people who had hurt her, and she understood the hurt was Karmic. Then Sally heard a voice say, “You can stay, or you can go back and tell others who are in pain about this.� She did not see his face, but she felt certain that it was the voice of Christ.

Sally's advice to those in pain and young people from troubled backgrounds is: love others, never do drugs, do service, be a caretaker, calm yourself through painting and other arts, have faith, pray and never give up on your dreams. Sally has amassed a number of Humanitarian Awards. She feels it is most important to hang on to hope and faith, be resilient and never never give up.

She returned, and since that day she has been grateful for her blessings and the beneficent people who helped her along the way. After this experience, Sally found her faith again. She has devoted her life to her acting career and helping others.

Sally Kirkland starred in 250 feature film productions including The Sting, The Way We Were, Ed TV, JFK, Revenge, Best of the Best, Bruce Almighty and Awakened. Look for Sally Kirkland in her upcoming film with Oscar winner Melissa Leo, The Most Hated Woman in America.

Sally certainly had her share of blessings. In the early '60s Sally met Bob Dylan. Their on again off again love affair lasted through the late '90s.

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Artist Susan Cushing and Franklin Hill Perrell with “United Nations."

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he latest exhibit at the Nassau County Museum in Roslyn Harbor, Feast For The Eyes, was inspired by food, and curated by Franklin Hill Perrell with assistance from Debbie Wells, his business partner at The Artful Circle, a group which they co-founded in 2013. (See 25A Magazine August 2014.)

All the art on display relates to food of many varieties and how food, restaurants, groceries have inspired artists to create food related works.

Folk wisdom says don’t go food shopping on an empty stomach, well the same applies to this exhibit, it will make you hungry!

In the main gallery are works by the more well known artists , Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Cindy Sherman, to name just a few. Debbie and Franklin named each gallery and this one is Food For Thought, other Galleries include; Just Desserts, Fruit and Flowers, Farm to Table etc. The artworks also are various mediums, from sculpture, oil paintings, photographs and works of 106 | Metropolitan

photorealism, and included among the many artworks in their own special showcase, are several bejewelled evening bags by Judith Leiber, in shapes of fruits and vegetables, including a bunch of asparagus, a watermelon slice and an eggplant. (see article on Judith Leiber 25A Magazine October 2013).

Al Hirschfeld’s wonderful cartoon drawings of celebrities in restaurants, (be sure to look for the Ninas) and Roz Chast’s cartoons from The New Yorker, also add a playful, humorous component to the exhibit.

Andy Warhol’s iconic portrayal of a can of Campbell’s soup, is on loan to the exhibit from Museum Trustee Dr. Harvey Manes, as is a photograph by Cindy Sherman of a 1960’s era kitchen.

There are several Long Island artists represented in the exhibit, including Frank Olt, Richard Gachot, Susan Cushing, Christian White, Joe Szabo, and Bruce Leiberman.

Artist Christian White with his two works included in the exhibition.

Debbie Wells co-curator of the exhibit next to the art installation by Peter Anton; Sushi Sampler, mixed media, 2015. artist Dana Sherwood.

Artist Susan Cushing ‘s oil painting, which she calls United Nations, depicts a very long table that goes as far as the eye can see, with people of all nationalities. Susan said she feels that “there is a lack of understanding between people, and if we could all have a large dinner party we could get to know each other better.” Susan said she was inspired by the song in the old Coca Cola television ad, “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.”

A fascinating art installation, on the second floor of the exhibit, was discovered

by Debbie Wells. Artist Dana Sherwood made a wooden cart and put all sorts of foods on it, raw meat, fish, a whole chicken, liver, and other foods, then placed it in the Amazon jungle in Brazil for several weeks and filmed the animals and insects as they approached the cart. The installation has the foods she created as sculptures, not the rotting and torn flesh, along with a video showing the progress of the actual feast for the animals.

Franklin Hill Perrell is an artist, writer and historian. He was curator at the Nassau County Museum of Art for more than twenty years, working on over fifty major exhibits. As Executive Director of the Roslyn Landmark Society, he was responsible for the historic preservation of several hundred landmarked properties, plus endangered art and architecture. He is a on

the Board of Trustees of the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, and the National Gallery of Bermuda in Hamilton.

Debbie Wells has a BFA and an MA from the Parsons School of Design. She is also the Chair of the Board of The Art League of Long Island, which was founded in 1995 as a non-profit organization with a mission to provide a forum and showcase for artists of all ages and abilities. The Art League offers art classes and workshops in painting with oils acrylics and watercolors; sculpture, photography, printmaking, pastels, jewelry making, stained glass, as well as classes for young artists. There is a wonderful exhibit space and a reference library of art books. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. For further information visit artleagueli.net Feast for the Eyes exhibit will be on display until November 6, so don’t miss this colorful and exciting array of food related artworks. There will be many events, films, lectures, books signings, during this exhibit, in addition to many children and family oriented activities. Also be sure to visit the gift shop with many art related items for people of all ages. nassaumuseum.org

Victoria Crosby is available for poetry readings, which entertain and inspire, and power point presentations on historic preservation, at libraries and other venues. For further information contact 516.864.2525. Victoria Crosby has been Glen Cove's poet laureate since 1994. Her radio show, Oasis, for relaxation and inspiration, can be heard every Monday at 5pm on WHPC 90.3fm. and is podcast on NCC.EDU/WHPC. October 2016 | 107

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The Corinthian Collection Gaia Real Estate Brings Value to this Midtown Gem

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he luxurious Corinthian Collection, located within the Corinthian Condominiums is like a resort you can call home. In the bustling neighborhood of Murray Hill, on East 38th Street and First Avenue, this 57-story building has undergone a series of impressive renovations, in 144 of its units, since being purchased by Gaia Real Estate.

The goal was to create a more modern, sleek look to the hallways and residences of this unique multi-faced facade building. Celebrated interior designer Andres Escobar filled the residences with voluptuous textures and warm colors to create a feeling of space and comfort. For a fresh, luxurious feeling, tone-on-tone metallics and reflective finishes were used.

Stepping into the residence you will be greeted by the glowing white kitchen with upgraded appliances. The wooden floors throughout carry you to the windows with 180-degree views. Looking out, you will be awed by the view of thousands of dazzling Manhattan lights.

If you are interested in fitness, the renovation has included a full gym equipped with personal trainers to help you reach your goals. For the warmer months, a quarter-mile track sits outside. Relax or workout in the glassenclosed pool with natural light flowing in from the surrounding windows.

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Children are not left out from the amenities. An outdoor jungle gym provides a safe space for them to play and an indoor playroom provides socialization while you enjoy the other amenities.

There is a real sense of community, with several common rooms to chat with friends, meet neighbors, or even enjoy game of simulated golf. You will be greeted by the doorman and friendly staff every time you enter the building.

Going for a walk you are blocks away from the Chrysler Building and the New York Public Library. The surrounding neighborhood provides an electric night life, luxurious shopping opportunities and fine cuisine. Getting around the city will not be a problem with convenient transportation nearby.

With these stunning renovations it is easy to see why the Corinthian Collection has recently reached 60 percent sold. From the stunning views that let you soar above the city to the many amenities, you will be happy to call the Corinthian Collection home.

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n impressive event to honor His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa from the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain took place at the United Nations on September 23, 2016. Much more than the word “Charming� is necessary to describe HRH Prince Khalifa and all he has accomplished for his beautiful country and the people of Bahrain.

The royal family of Bahrain has provided so much for their people and Bahrain reaches out to help nations around the world. No one in Bahrain lives under the poverty level, and all religions, including Jews,

HE Sh Hussam bin Essa al halifa, head of the court

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A number of TV stars, Joycelyn Engle, Tina Louise, Chase Backer, actress Julianne Michelle, many dignitaries and royalty from around the world were in attendance for the award ceremony and enjoyed a light buffet reception.

HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain in whose name the award was given to Anna

HRH Princess Basmah Bin Saud with Tunisian Sam Zormati, CEO of K-Engergie with Mrs. Zormati, well-known fashion designer

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Christians and Muslims live there in harmony together. Exquisite condos, many 5 Star Hotels and some of the finest 5 Star restaurants in the world, museums and tourist attractions adorn this country. The beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain is rising to become a top world tourist attraction

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HAMPTONS SOCIETY SCENE APOLLO, A DINNER PARTY & A GALA

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Ronald O. Perelman hosted The Apollo Theater’s Lionel Richie, Ronald O. Perelman at the 7th 7th Annual Apollo in the Hamptons benefit at Annual Apollo in the Hamptons benefit his residence in The Creeks of East Hampton, ©PatrickMcMullan.com NY: Maya Henry, Jon Bon Jovi, Azteca Henry ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Christie Brinkley, Thomas J. Henry at the 7th Annual Apollo in the Hamptons benefit ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Rosewood Mayakoba Residences dinner party with Tequila Clase Azul and a La Ceiba Dinner prepared

by Executive Chef Rosewood Mayakoba, Juan Pablo Loza, along with Union Cantina’s Scott Kampf.

Coordinated by Sroka Worldwide marketing team.

Southampton, NY: Ian Duke, Chef Juan Pablo Loza, Carlos Orozco ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Star Jones, Ricardo Lugo at the Rosewood Mayakoba Residences private dinner party ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Neal Sroka, Kedaki Lipton, James Lipton at the Rosewood Mayakoba Residences private dinner party ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted its annual gala in support of the 12th Annual Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. The event’s Challenge Research Award raised over $3.5 million in support of the foundation’s work: Mike Milken, Lori Milken, Diane Baker, Francis Collins ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Bonnie Pfeifer Evans at the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s annual gala in support of the 12th Annual Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Billy Idol at the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s annual gala in support of the 12th Annual Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament ©Rob Rich/ SocietyAllure.com

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JETSET SOCIAL SCENE AN UNVEILING, A LUXURY LUNCHEON, AN ART FAIR

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The Friedman Rosenthal Team Hosted a Special Sunset Unveiling, 173 Perry Street, NYC: Mark D. Friedman ©PatrickMcMullan.com

RAND Luxury hosted a private brunch showcasing the latest in Italian motor artistry from legendary car makers Ferrari and Maserati of Long Island. Bridgehampton, NY: Charles Paret, Bradford Rand ©Rob Rich/ SocietyAllure.com

Accessible Art Fair New York and its US partner MvVO ART hosted an exclusive press event held at the eminent Woolworth Building headquarters of media partner Artnet to announce the first Accessible Art Fair New York edition this November 2016. NYC: Stephanie Manasseh, Rozalia Jovanovic, Maria van Vlodrop ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Richard Rosenthal at The Friedman Rosenthal Team Special Sunset Unveiling ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Margo Manhattan,Karen Pavlin, Luciana Pamplone, Nina Whittington Cooper, Fabienne Lecole at the RAND Luxury private brunch ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Christophe Allard, Andrea Bonaito at the Accessible Art Fair New York and its US partner MvVO ART exclusive press event ©PatrickMcMullan.com

James Ivory, Vanessa Redgrave, Charles S. Cohen and Clo Cohen attend the ‘Money Monster’ premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival. ©Getty Images

Jill Zarin hosted Jill Zarin’s 4th Annual Luxury EXPEREINCE NERVANA Luncheon to benefit The Eric Trump Foundation/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Southampton, NY: Kelly Bensimon, Jill Zarin ©BFA.com

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HAMPTONS SOCIAL SCENE GETTING WILD, GALAS & A PARTY

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The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons held it’s annual GET WILD Benefit. Hosted

by Molly Channing and honored Ingrid Arneberg and Will Marin. Bridgehampton, NY: Ginnie Frati, Shelley Berkoski ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

The 58th Annual Party for Southampton Hospital presented by Lawrence Scott Events where guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Southampton, NY: Lawrence Scott ©Jerrit Clark for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Ingrid Arneberg, Will Marin at The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons GET WILD Benefit. ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Julie Ratner Chuck, Scarborough, Ellen Ward Scarborough at the 58th Annual Party for Southampton Hospital presented by Lawrence Scott Events ©Jerrit Clark for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Jean Shafiroff chaired the Starry Night Gala. The Erica Rivera, Geraldo Rivera at The Ellen Ellen Hermanson Foundation honored Jennifer Hermanson Foundation’s Starry Night Gala Finkelstein of 5 Under 40 Foundation and The ©PatrickMcMullan.com Ellen Hermanson Breast Center of Southampton Hospital. Southampton, NY: Jean Shafiroff, Jennifer Finkelstein ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Beth Ostrosky Stern at The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons GET WILD Summer Benefit. ©Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Steve Bernstein, Jean Shafiroff, Southampton Hospital President Robert S. Chaloner at the 58th Annual Party for Southampton Hospital presented by Lawrence Scott Events ©Jerrit Clark for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Celebrity Event Planner Larry Scott hosted a party at his home in Water Mill. Guests mingled whilst enjoyed extravagant decadence. Water Mill, NY: Robin Ross, Chris Wragge, Larry Scott ©BFA.com

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By Carlos Lacayo | Photos by Patrick McMullan

Sopranos’ Vincent Pastore and Karen King performed a duet kicking off the 90th Anniversary of the San Gennaro Festival at Cha Cha’s Café on Mulberry Street. allevadairy.com

Twilight star Kellan Lutz lunched with friends at Hell’s Kitchen’s newest restaurant, The Lindeman by Chef Carl Alioto. Others seen at hot spot include Taryn Manning. thelindeman.com

New York author and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff chaired the Starry Night Gala. Jennifer Finkelstein of 5 Under 40 was honored. Geraldo and Erica Rivera and Mark Epley attended. ellensrun.org

Gallerist Janet Lehr and Beatrice Alda and hosting an art opening for the late Larry Rivers at the Vered Gallery in East Hampton. veredart.com

Barbara Rosenblatt, Tamara Torres, Lynne Tomiko and Farrah Krenek accepted checks on behalf of The Hetrick-Martin Institute and The Anti-Violence Project given by Sir Ivan at his Sinful 60th Birthday Party. Sirivan.com

Anderson Cooper was spotted at the CNN Grill at the DNC chowing down on local Philly specialties from Simon Powles' Starr Catering Group.starrevents.com

Jessica Chastain is among the fans of chef Ruth Rogers’ cuisine at the River Café restaurant in London.

Tim Kensett, one of Rogers’ protégés, has been appointed the executive chef of Storico, the Italian restaurant located in the New York Historical Society. nyhistory.org/dine

Fifteen chefs including Emeril Lagasse and Daniel Boulud cooked at a tribute dinner to legendary chef Roger Verge.

The event raised money for a culinary scholarship being organized by Herb Karlitz. kralitz.com

Poker Queen Beth Shak hosted hosted a poker night in the Hamptons which benefitted the JED Foundation. Among attendees included FOX News’ Rick Leventhal and Bobby and Jill Zarin, who enjoyed a game of poker with the Queen to help JED, which helps suicide prevention with at risk youth. jedfoundation.org

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The bartender says, "What the hell happened to you?"

The ant says, "I just had a date with a giraffe, and between the kissing and the shtupping, I'm exhausted."

Kelly's band has a gig and he shows up with a big black smudge on his face.

The drummer says, "What happened to your face?"

Kelly says, "My wife’s mother’s been staying with us for the last eight months. She finally moved out and I kissed her at the train station."

The drummer says, "But what's the black smudge on your face?"

Kelly says, "I kissed the train, too."

An old Southern guy's got a pond on his farm. One day he hears giggling and splashing, so he grabs a pail and heads for the pond. When he gets there, there's three girls skinny dipping. When they see him, they swim to the far and of the pond.

One of the girls says, "We're not climbing out of here buck naked with you standing there."

The old farmer says, "I'm not here to see you girls naked. I'm here to feed the alligator."

Two little old ladies are in the veterinarian's waiting room.

The first one says to the second one, "Wh-why're you here?"

She says, "M-my kitty keeps going into the living room and scratching up the furniture, s-so I'm having her de-clawed. What about you?"

The second one says, "Oh, i-it's my puppy. Every time I bend over, h-he jumps up and starts h-humping my fanny."

"Oh, s-so you're having him neutered?"

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