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What an exciting month September is shaping up to be! Both the staff and I are very proud to announce that the magazine will now be available in Manhattan. Mostly found on the Upper East Side, 25A will aim to be (as it is in Long Island) your go to luxury publication. Residents of Long Island know us to be a dedicated team of professionals who only write about the best of our beloved area. It is our hope that New York City residents will feel the same way.

On our cover this month is Legendary Journalist, Geraldo Rivera, who is both provocative and hard-hitting.

Mr. Rivera is emblematic of New York and we can’t think of a better person to feature for our launch into the glitzy world of Manhattan.

In this issue, we feature rebel heiress, Consuelo Vanderbilt Coston, a scion of the famed philanthropic family.

In addition Monica Randall, our beloved historian takes us on a journey to the Hamptons and Victoria Crosby paints a picture of her English homeland.

Fall is also about fashion finds and this season is no different. Check out our stunning fashion spread shot downtown at the beautiful restaurant, Saxon and Parole. I think you’ll be as inspired as I was when I first saw the photos. We also have exquisite Manhattan eateries, luxurious destinations and profiles on interesting New Yorkers.

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never thought I’d share this story. My younger sister and I made a pact never to speak of it. Somehow we always thought we’d get into trouble, even though it happened almost sixty years ago. But in the end I did the right thing, I was compelled to by the ghost of an Indian who died over a century ago.

From the time my sister and I were about seven or eight, our parents would rent a small beach house on the Bay off Three Mile Harbor Road, in East Hampton. My dad kept an old fishing boat there to use during the month of August. When not out on the boat waiting for a fish to bite, my sister and I would wander about collecting shells along the beach and exploring abandoned boathouses and barns that seemed to be everywhere. One day we spotted a weathered barn where a large tree had crashed through part of the roof. The inside was filled with fishing gear, a rotted boat and

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dozens of lobster pots piled up to the ceiling. In a dark corner we spotted a long wooden box that looked like a coffin with brass handles on the side. Convinced there might be a skeleton inside, we waited a long time before curiosity got the better of us and we creaked open the lid. Several scary bugs scattered in all directions. The coffin was filled with old leather books that had been eaten by termites, and fell to pieces when we tried to open them. A dark red leather book that seemed in better shape than the others, was called, “The Super Natural” dated 1854. It opened with a quote by Wolfgang Von Goethe: “ The Unnatural, that too is Natural.” In a chapter called, “The Past is Entombed in the Present,” written by a long forgotten scientist named, Joseph Rhodes Buchanan, it was his belief that every object touched by man has its whole history recorded or imprinted on it. He claimed that the human mind has a natural ability to tune into, and play back everything that has happened to that object in the past.

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Buchanan, named his astonishing discovery, Psychometry. To prove his theory, he sought out people who by nature could simply hold a piece of metal, clothing, or jewelry in their hand, tune into it, and give details about the person who once owned it. The subject remains and enigma that has baffled modern science, and yet it happens all the time.

I carried the book back to our beach house and read it on the porch swing until it was almost dark. The setting sun was beautiful as an azure stream of light glowed softly on the horizon and puffs of rose colored clouds stretched across the sky. Reading that old book was affecting the way I perceived everything.

Haunted East Hampton Nowhere did the concepts in that book seem to play out more than in East

Hampton. I’d always felt it the moment you turn left off Montauk Highway.

Some nameless something envelope’s you and a subtle overlay or alternate reality seems to play out as if on a videotape loop. It was like tuning into two different radio stations at the same time. On our way to our summerhouse, we always parked the car and walked around the lake and graveyard on Main Street. I remember that hyper alive state would kick in as we passed each ancient gravestone, and read the inscriptions. I could feel an energy rising up from the ground, but never paused long enough to make anything of it. When you’re a kid, you don’t question much, you just go along and assume that’s just the way things are. But, I’d swear I heard a lot of dead folks chattering away about this and that. Summers in the Hamptons during the fifties were a lot different than they are now. There were no crowds and you could always get a table at your favorite restaurant, but the town was crawling with writers, theater people and artists.

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The Ghost of Captain Kidd is Said to Guard a Vast Treasure Buried on the Island in 1699

The most famous was Jackson Pollock, who was frantically hurling paint on twenty-foot canvases in his old barn just up the road from us. He was running out of time. He would soon drive his green Oldsmobile head on into a tree at ninety miles an hour, killing himself and a female passenger.

So now we have two more ghosts haunting the fatal spot on Firehouse Rd. Gardiner’s Island The high point of each summer was when our dad would take us sailing around Gardiner’s Island, where we were told there was an ancient castle crowning its center. The forbidden island has an extraordinary history that dates back to 1639. The property was settled by Lion Gardiner, from a grant

by Charles 1. By some miracle the Island has remained in the same family for over three hundred and seventy years, and is the only privately owned island to remain intact as part of an original royal grant from the English Crown. As the first Lord of the Manor, this gave Lion Gardiner the right to make his own laws, hold slaves, and hang anyone who got on his nerves for any reason what so ever. Some historic tidbits include, the infamous pirate, Captain Kidd buried a treasure on the Island in 1699. The booty included 26 | 25A www.25Amagazine.com

gold bars, diamonds, rubies, Spanish dollars, and silver candlesticks. Kidd was hanged before he had a chance to reclaim the stolen treasure. Rumor has it that its still there, guarded by his ghost.

One summer we set out in my dad’s boat as a heavy fog rolled in of the sound. In the distance the forbidden Island loomed, its steep cliffs almost lost amid swirling vapors. As we got closer, my dad cut the engine and we drifted into a shallow cove where No-trespassing signs were posted along the rocky beach. We climbed up a steep ridge where ancient trees thrust knotty roots through the open gullies, and sea grass sprouted from giant glacial boulders. When we got to the top, the air began to clear and we stood silent taking in the breath-taking beauty of that mysterious sanctuary where nothing had changed in a thousand years. There were herds of deer and wild turkey grazing in the distance. A magnificent bald eagle perched silently in a giant tree where I got the distinct feeling that someone had once been hanged. A hush fell over the Island as the fog enveloped everything in a grey ghostly light. In the distance you could hear the faint rhythmic sound of the waves washing gently over the rocky beach. Somewhere close, not

"In the distance the forbidden island loomed, its steep cliffs almost lost amid swirling vapors. We stood silent taking in the breath-taking beauty of that mysterious sanctuary where nothing had changed in a thousand years."

The Abounded Cottage in East Hampton was Once the Hideaway of a Guardiner Recluse. It is No Longer there

more than fifty feet away, a dark form began to take shape. It was a deer with wide antlers that splayed out like branches of a dead tree. It stood frozen, as if confused by the presence of strangers. We hadn’t been there very long when we thought we heard the sound of a horse galloping in our direction. Not wanting to take any chances on getting caught, we turned grabbed our dad’s hand an ran back to the boat, where we drifted back out to sea feeling as though we’d emerged from a wonderful dream.

The Cottage In The Woods Late one afternoon, there were storm clouds in the sky, but after our Island adventure, my sister and I were antsy to go exploring the nearby woods.

About a half a mile from our beach house, we veered off down an overgrown road. We hadn’t been walking very long when we spotted an old stone and timber cottage in a thicket of pines. The front door was open, and one of the windows was broken. We heard a rumble-of-thunder and it began to rain.

Assuming it would pass soon enough, we ducked into the building. It had a damp musty smell and looked as though an artist may have lived there at one time. Now it appeared as though a family of raccoons had taken

over. Disorder crept ceiling high and cobwebs festooned along the upper shelves of a bookcase. There was a huge stone fireplace and a bear rug on the floor where a pair of vacant glass eyes stared out at us. In gloomy corners, incongruities and curious things were everywhere.

My sister moved to pick up the bear rug, probably to scare me with, but when she reached down and pulled on it something metal fell to the floor, Though tarnished black, it looked like an old silver Indian belt made up of eight decorative oval medallions with a turquoise stone in each center.

“This is interesting” she said, picking it up then tried to put it on, but it was too big for her. Outside the rain had suddenly stopped. “We’d better get back, we promised to be home in an hour”, I said, then without giving it any further thought we took the Indian belt with us, and never mentioned it to our parents. That summer ended.

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the silver medallions, she took the long black leather belt that originally held all the pieces together. About ten years had passed and I was then living on the old Woodward estate in Oyster Bay. The property had been the scene of one of the most sensational murders in Long Island history back in the fifties, but that’s another story. I kept the four silver pieces on the fireplace mantle so I could admire them, and as much as I thought about stringing them back on a belt and wearing them, something always stopped me.

Whenever I picked one of the pieces up, I felt a subtle shock, not quite an electrical surge, but some nameless something that often caused me to drop it. One night, I had a dream that was not like any ordinary dream, but one that felt more real than any waking state. I dreamt that I was standing in a clearing by a large oak tree, and an old American Indian appeared before me. He did not form words or sounds to communicate with me, but through a kind of telepathy said: “You must return the silver belt at once to its rightful owner. It was a gift from me to a young girl who was like a daughter to me.”

I bolted out of bed, my heart racing, and knew that was not just a dream. It was very real. My sister and I had done a terrible thing. I quickly scrambled around the house to find a small box, then sat down and wrote a long letter to the East Hampton police department telling them everything. I gave them the location of the cottage in the woods that was a short distance from our former beach house. The police knew everyone in that small town, and I knew they would find a way to get it back to its owner. I mailed the package that morning, but did not sign my name on the letter, or give a return address.

That afternoon I wrote my sister a long letter telling her what happened about the dream and the dire message from the Indian, and mailed it off to France where she was studying to be an artist.

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Old Rowboats in a Nearby Cove

Several days later I was in the kitchen baking a cake when the phone rang. It was the East Hampton Police Department. I sank to the floor, and the room began to spin. “How did you get my name?” I croaked. “Well, this is probably the weirdest story I’ve heard I’ve heard in all my twenty years with the department, but that cabin you found in the woods, when you were kids, belonged to an old woman, a recluse, who is one of the Gardiner’s of Gardiner’s Island. She ran away from that family when she was young and lived on a reservation for a while before they found her. She still lives there from time to time in that ramshackle house. We gave her your package and the next day she called back, very overwhelmed, and said that an Indian chief she knew as a girl appeared to her and gave her your name. But here’s the crazy part, The Indian’s been dead for almost seventy years.” The officer then asked: “Can you tell us when you’ll have the other half of the silver belt?” “Its on its way. I said, not recognizing my own voice.

A week later a box arrived from my sister with the remaining silver pieces of the belt. I repacked them up and forwarded them to the East Hampton Police dept. I never heard from them again. In trying to make sense of it all, I often thought about Buchanan’s words in the book that we found, “The past is entombed in the present,” perhaps it is.

I still drive out to the Hampton’s from time to time and stop at the gravesites and lake on Main Street, but in all the times I’ve returned to Three Mile Harbor Road, I’ve never been able to find the cottage in the woods.

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THE AnVILLAGE OF BAYVILLE Authentic Feel with Grand Water Views

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ome people go to Bayville for a summer visit and never leave.

Jean Mansueto, a licensed real estate broker and owner of Coast Realty on Bayville Avenue said, “I started with a summer home in 1961 and I’m on my third home in Bayville. I call it the Bayville Shuffle. Bayville people keep buying Bayville homes." Jean and others believe that it’s an alternative to the Hamptons with great neighbors like Billy Joel, and it’s surrounded by estates, but still affordable. “You can get a home starting around $300,000. Waterfront properties are priced anywhere from $600,000 to four million,” Jean extolled. She went on to say that it’s an amazing village and close to the city; 55 minutes on the express train from Locust Valley. You can also go from the Hicksville or Syosset stations.

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The Village of Bayville, often referred to as Pine Island, is a village on Long Island Sound facing Greenwich Connecticut. The incorporated Village of Bayville is located within the town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bayville is in a private setting, surrounded by high-income villages.

Centre Island on the east, Lattingtown on the west and Mill Neck on the south side of the Bayville Bridge.

People go to Bayville for a variety of reasons. The beaches are plentiful, the waterveiws are vast, the glorious sunsets, the mouthwatering restaurants with splendid views are just some of the village's fine qualities. You can enjoy The Bayville Adventure Park, a small waterside strip on the west end, which has bumper boats, miniature golf, an arcade and ropes to climb on high

in the sky. Or you can sit and savor an ice cream cone as the smell of salt water floats through the air. Bayville can be enjoyed by anyone of any age.

Tom Sheehan, who grew up in Queens, said he moved there for the water and the small town feeling. “It’s like Mayberry from the Andy Griffith Show.

It’s twenty minutes to the expressway, which is a pain, but I like that.”

Tom also said that the schools are great and he is thrilled with them. Bayville is in the Locust Valley School District. The two elementary schools are each comprised of two separate building for grades K-2 and grades 3-5. The middle school for 6-8 shares the highschool campus.

There are many popular restaurants in Bayville. Sit on the beach, or sit on the deck and enjoy the waterview at Wall’s Wharf which has a beachy atmosphere. It’s great to dine there and the children can play in the water.

The Crescent Beach Club has wonderful views and nicely presented food.

I’ve heard a lot of great reviews of Mill Creek Tavern, from their food to their

great service. Shipwreck Tavern has a relaxing atmosphere and delicious food. Ocean is a gorgeous restaurant on the water with excellent food.

There’s fantastic pizza at Ralph’s Pizza, Mexican and Italian foods at La Cantina Bay and yummy take out at Souvlaki King. Wear your shorts to Bridge Marina restaurant and chill while you enjoy hamburgers, seafood, cold beer and wine.

There are three village beaches, Soundside, and West Harbor for swimming and Creek Beach for boat launching and fishing. There are three Town of Oyster Bay beaches: Centre Island, Ransom and Stehl.

Most of Nassau County’s Mill Neck Creek Preserve, a wetland area, is also in Bayville.

Bayville is a beautiful village a little off the beaten track, but when you live there you feel like you're on vacation all year long. It’s a village that you want to stroll, eat ice cream, breath in the salty air, and just sit and realize how amazing life really is. A little out of the way, but well worth it.

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VISITING WESTMINSTER ABBEY A Royal Setting

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By Victoria R. Crosby, Photo Courtesy Westminster Abbey

estminster Abbey is a place where you could spend days studying and absorbing the history, art and architecture.

On my visit to London last year, this was one of the places I was given a VIP tour. I had met the Dean of Westminster, John Hall, when he was in New York some years ago, visiting St. Luke and St. Matthew’s church in Brooklyn. The Rector, Rev. Michael Sniffen is from Bayville, and used to be the assistant priest at the Episcopal church in Locust Valley, St John’s of Lattingtown, where I have been a member for many year.

Michael has spent some time studying in London and became friends with the Very Rev. Dr. John Hall, who was installed as the 38th Dean of Westminster in 2006. A the time I met Dean Hall I was the NY State President of the DBE Daughters of the British Empire, and my chapter here on Long Island is called Westminster Abbey Chapter. The organization was founded long before I was born, so I had absolutely nothing to do with the name of it, but it was a good conversation opener for me and the Dean.

The Dean was away during the time of my visit to London, but the Director

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of the Westminster Abbey Foundation, Valerie Humphrey, very kindly offered to give the tour. Valerie, originally from California, who still had a slightly American accent, is now married to an Englishman and has lived in the UK for over twenty years.

I arrived early at the Abbey and was just in time for an 8am service in one of the small side chapels. The Rev Christopher Stoltz led the short service. We chatted afterwards, and I was surprised to learn that he was originally from Montana in the US, and had lived in England for ten years. His English accent was perfect, and I never would have guessed he is American.

During one of our phone conversations prior to meeting, Valerie had suggested that we meet at the café in the church undercroft, where we enjoyed a full English breakfast after the service.

Westminster Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage site, built for William the Conqueror in 1066. It’s history goes back a thousand years as Benedictine monks worshiped on the site in the tenth century.

Every British Monarch was crowned at Westminster Abbey, from William the Conqueror, December 25 1066, to Queen Elizabeth ll on June 2, 1953.

(With the exception of Edward V and Edward Vlll, who were never crowned.)

In addition to coronations, Westminster Abbey is also the site of many royal weddings. The Queen, who was at the time Princess Elizabeth, married Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on November 20th 1947, and more recently, the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, on April 29 2011, so far sixteen royal wedding have taken place there.

It was thrilling to walk in the footsteps of the Royals, and our tour included places behind the scenes that the public doesn’t usually see. One of these places was the gallery, which is seventy feet above the floor of the abbey, and where the media placed their cameras, to record for television the Royal weddings and the coronation of the Queen in 1953. It will open to the public in 2018, the first time in 700 years that people will be able to view the artwork of “attic treasures” that have been stored there for centuries. A new tower with elevators, will be built to enable access to the museum and art gallery, named the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

The style will be in keeping with the Gothic architecture and the cost will be more than twenty million dollars. Fundraising has begun, about half has been raised so far, and is supported in part by the American Fund for Westminster Abbey.

There are more than 3,000 famous people throughout history, buried or commemorated at the abbey, including priests, musicians, military, actors, politicians, architects, nobility and seventeen monarchs. Some are buried there, others are memorialized with a stone or stained glass window.

Poets and writers are in the area known as Poet’s Corner, which is very popular with visitors. Not all are British, as there is a bust of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and above the west entrance is a statue of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, which was unveiled in 1998. There is a plaque in memory of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and a plaque for American benefactors who donated to the restoration of the abbey.

The names, which keep increasing, can be found in alphabetical order on the abbey’s website. westminster-abbey.org.

Victoria Crosby will give a lecture and power point presentation on Historic Royal Palaces on Sunday September 20 at 2pm at the Art league of Long Island in Dix Hills. 631.462.5011, a presentation about Highclere Castle at The Mill Neck Manor in Mill Neck on Thursday October 1st at 7pm.

516 628-4243, and Historic Royal Palaces at the Half Hollow Hills Library in Dix Hills on Monday, October 5 at 2pm call 631.421.4530.

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Manhattans Most Powerful Personalities (in no particular order) Photos by Patrick McMullan

1. Lloyd Blankfein CEO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs

2. Lorne Michaels Executive producer of Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show

3. Jeff Zalaznick Managing Partner of Major Food Group

4. Allan Block Chairman of Blade Communications

5. Howard Stern Radio and television personality

6. Noah Tepperberg Co-owner Strategic/Tao Hospitality Group

7. Mike Maccagnan General Manager of the New York Jets ©Getty Images

8. Serena Wiliams World number one ranked women’s singles tennis player

9. Elvis Duran Philanthropist and Host of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

10. Martin D. Shafiroff Managing Director, Barclays Wealth

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12. Steven J. Reisman Co-chair at Curtis, MalletPrevost, Colt & Mosle

13. Andre Balazs President and CEO of André Balazs Properties

14. Ian Mohr Deputy Editor of Page Six, New York Post

15. Anna Wintour Editor-in-chief, Vogue

16. Marianne Garvey Columnist, New York Daily News

17. L.A. Reid Chairman and CEO of Epic Records

18. Jimmy Fallon Host of NBC’s The Tonight Show

19. Ban-ki Moon UN Secretary General

20. Elon Musk Business magnate

21. Mickael Barker Co-President and CoFounder of Sony Pictures Classics

22. Tom Bernard Co-President and CoFounder of Sony Pictures Classics

23. Pope Francis His Holiness Pope Francis, head of state of Vatican City ©AAP/EPA/CLAUDIO PERI

24. Donald Trump Real estate developer, television personality, author and GOP Presidential candidate

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SOCIAL HUNT

The Nationwide Hunt for Celebrity Treasure

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his fall, the ultimate celebrity treasure chest will be buried in an undisclosed location in the United States, allowing people to search for its prize with clues given over social media or its App, featuring luxurious goods and priceless experiences.

The chest is currently on tour visiting the nation’s largest cities and attending major events in each. Along the way, Social Hunt President Steve Stein is meeting with additional celebrities with the chest. At the conclusion of the tour, the chest will be buried and then the hunt for its treasure will commence.

The chest itself is autographed by over 90 celebrities including Dolly Parton, Jay Leno, Ryan Seacrest, P!nk, Renee Zellweger, George Clooney and Kevin Spacey amongst others. The chest contains a treasure trove of goods ranging from roundtrip airfares to ultimate Hollywood experiences like a trip to a recording studio with a top producer to a small part on your favorite TV show. Designed with the winner in mind, the prize pack will be customized to suit his or hers wants and desires.

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the chest along with an envelope with roundtrip airfare to Los Angeles. From there, the winner will be greeted with a massive, star-studded red carpet event in Hollywood during which time all prizes will be revealed.

The hunt for the chest, originally conceived by President of celebrity talent Services Company Product Hollywood’s Steve Stein when he was brought in to assist with a Tsunami charity fundraiser event in 2005. During the event, Stein had every celebrity in attendance sign it with the hopes of donating it to charity. However, when no organization would take it, the chest wound up sitting in his office and later in his garage. For Stein, he noticed that with each tragedy akin to the tsunami, people would unite together for a short period of time, then tragedy disappeared from public consciousness. He yearned to find a way to reach out to individuals affected, but seemingly forgotten. Then one day when combing through his garage, he came across the chest and had the idea for the Social Hunt quest. Part of the proceeds raised from sponsors and the Social Hunt App, available for purchase in the Apple App Store and on Google Play that enables you additional clues on your quest for the treasure, go towards The Social Hunt Foundation, created to help victims of tragedy rebuild their lives.

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DANIEL BLUMAN, EQUESTRIAN Heads North to Long Island for the Hamptons Classic

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luman Equestrian, established in 2009 in Wellington, Florida, has unveiled Bluman Equestrian New York at Hunter’s Moon Farm, a top-end facility on Long Island’s prestigious Gold Coast, only 28 miles from New York City. Daniel, his cousin Ilan Bluman, and their training team, have been using the prestigious Hunter’s Moon Farm riding center as the main base for their horses and clients since late this spring, bringing in show jumpers from around the globe to compete locally and abroad. Led by top-ranked International Show-Jumper Daniel Bluman, Bluman Equestrian NY specializes in Hunters, Equitation and Jumpers, training horses and riders to achieve excellence in all equestrian disciplines. Bluman Equestrian NY aims to take the love and passion the riders have for their horses and methodically train them to master fundamentals of flatwork and jumping skills, and optimize their performance in Equitation and Jumpers shows across the country. With this latest venture, Bluman Equestrian now has three facilities, located in Florida, New York, and Belgium -- all major centers for High Level Equestrian Sports.

renowned Wellington Finale Grand Prix and the Dublin Horse Show.

He recently qualified for the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and will compete this week in the Hampton Classic, and this September in the Central Park Horse Show.

Bluman has a long list of titles and successes behind his name, starting with a World title in the Children category in 2004. He has reached the highest level of Elite Show Jumping, and at the age of 22 competed in the final round of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Bluman has won and placed at Grand Prix events all over the world, including the

Long Island has a long history with horses, from racing and hunting to showing and pleasure riding the trails and fields. The addition of another world-class facility, and the trainers and riders along with it, adds to Long Island’s already rich equestrian culture and extends the opportunity to enjoy the sport to many others.

Bluman loves his new home on Long Island, saying, “Long Island is a great place to base out of. The lifestyle is glamorous, people are fun, the City is around the corner and it’s easy for me to fly in and out for competitions around the world. Hunters Moon Farm is an outstanding facility.“ Daniel was born on March 15, 1990 in Medellin, Colombia. Inspired by his older cousins who showed horses, he started riding at age 3. His passion for horses rapidly became a lifestyle. As a young rider Daniel competed in Colombia, Germany and the USA. In 2007 he moved permanently to Wellington to begin his professional riding career. When his cousins, Marky and Ilan, joined him, Bluman Equestrian was created.

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REBEL HEIRESS Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin

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etween her chart topping music career, her eagerly anticipated HSN jewelry line this fall, and her entrepreneurial and charitable pursuits, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin is keeping herself busy.

“Three careers,” she sighs, “In a million years I would never have anticipated that at this exact moment everything would be working together at the same time.”

With the release of her new album I’m Just Me earlier this year, Consuelo found success in the international markets of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK. Her latest single, “Lose My Mind,” landed on the Billboard charts in Germany, where Consuelo recently performed for thousands of fans on the popular local entertainment TV show, ZDF Fernsehgarten. It was a career highlight, matched in Consuelo’s mind only by her shows at Capital Pride, the annual LGBTA celebrations in Washington DC, where 250,000 festival-goers cheered her music. “Those were the two most impactful shows,” she explains. “I’ve never felt such warmth and love.”

In 2011 Consuelo founded her own record label, C&R. She has pulled off the ideal situation: she owns her master recordings, maintaining creative

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control, but she also gets major distribution via H’ART Music in Germany. It was Sanctuary producer John Williams who signed Consuelo after hearing her first single, “Let Love Wash Over Me.” Williams had already produced talents like The Housemartins, The Proclaimers and Debbie Harry by the time Consuelo found herself in the studio with him.

“It took me a long time to get there,” Consuelo says with humility. She always loved to sing and entertain, but it took the experience of a brutal car crash at age 19 for her to decide that the career of professional musician was something she wanted to pursue. From that point on, the woman Prestige Magazine dubbed “the rebel heiress” became determined to carve her own identity. She collaborated with her manager, Christian Seidal, who encouraged her to spend hours writing her own material; she honed her musical technique; and she laid the groundwork for her label and international success.

With so much happening in her career as musician, it is admirable when you understand that Consuelo has also found time to prepare the launch of two business prospects in the next six months. The first is an affordable

jewelry line she is designing for HSN that will launch this this fall. The second is Consuelo’s project that she is working on with Umi McGuckin, Soho Muse Inc., a professional networking site geared toward creative types in a variety of fields—like LinkedIn but specifically for painters, photographers, musicians, and other creative careers.

Following in her family’s footsteps by celebrating America through entrepreneurship, Consuelo has designed a 25-piece collection of affordable items inspired by the classic beauty of her great grandmother Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl’s wedding ring.

“I wanted to pay tribute to the marvelous Vanderbilt jewelry of the past century by recreating pieces that reflect the timeless elegance of the Gilded Age,” she declares. Consuelo’s family history is full of such elegance. For instance, the Duchess of Marlboro, her distant relative, was known for wearing only a single strand of pearls up until the day she was married, and that became a family tradition where Consuelo and all of her sisters inherited similar strands. “To be able to put visuals to the pieces—to see pictures of mom wearing pearls—really brought everything to life,” says the rebel heiress intent on creating designs that will honor her esteemed heritage. “The entire process was a great experience.” The collection of pearl and diamond jewelry, a synthesis of old and modern, will be called Homage and will debut on HSN this fall.

Meanwhile, Consuelo is closing her last rounds of funding for Soho Muse, Inc., her concept of a “trusted source for creative people.” The site will soon go live and provide “a way for artists to showcase themselves powerfully in a global environment.”

Consuelo is confident about her niche, declaring, “There is nothing else out there right now like this.”

Soho Muse will launch in February of next year.

Finally, in between performing tour dates and launching businesses, Consuelo gives back through her involvement with philanthropic organizations that are close to her heart. She currently serves on the board of the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California, where she dedicates her time to educating women and helping to find a cure for the disease.

Consuelo is also affiliated with the American Heart Association, and the YMCA has recently approached her about a speaking engagement in light of her ancestor Cornelius’ previous generosity towards the group when he built them a house in the 1800s. costinmusic.com

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Robert D. Rosenthal, Chairman, CEO & Chief Investment Officer & Ralph F. Palleschi, President & COO

FIRST LONG ISLAND INVESTORS Building and Protecting Your Wealth

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irst Long Island Investors, a Jericho-based wealth management firm, boasts a dedicated team that strongly believes wealthy individuals should feel confident and secure in making the best financial decisions. For over thirty years, clients have gained valuable perspective and strategy in investment management from a team of highly skilled professionals. They have mastered the twin skills of evaluating and advising on each client’s unique situation with individualized care and consideration. With First Long Island Investors, all clients receive boutique wealth management services.

the firm was founded over 30-years ago by Robert D. Rosenthal and Ralph F. Palleschi, the principals have always invested side-by-side with their clients.

By sharing the same objectives as their clients, they are able to earn trust in a way that most firms cannot. Their strong service ethic and customized approach provides every client with the resources, expertise, investment guidance, and confidence to achieve a life of wealth. The process begins with an analysis of a client’s holdings and an understanding of his or her goals. From there, the team develops customized programs and plans of action regarding the client’s investment plan.

The credo of the firm starts with trust, which they hold to be the “foundation of all meaningful relationships.” The firm has enjoyed a loyal customer base for decades. Each client is made to feel privileged and secure in the knowledge that their money is well-managed. First Long Island’s approach is tailored to each client’s individual situation and vision for the future. Since

The firm deals with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Their investment philosophy is to develop a conservative, carefully outlined plan to meet each client’s ultimate satisfaction. First Long Island Investors allocates clients’ assets across four categories of investments – security, defensive, traditional, and private. Security investments are designed to provide for immediate

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liquidity with low risk by managing bond portfolios to generate secure streams of income. Defensive strategies are designed to deliver investment returns with lower volatility than traditional equity strategies. Traditional equities expose individuals to a wide variety of domestic and international equity investments. First Long Island Investors manages strategies in-house as well as utilizes best-of-breed outside managers with proven records of success in protecting and growing assets. Private investments have been shown to be a good means of diversification for many clients, as well.

In addition to asset management services, the team at First Long Island Investors strives to ease the burden of wealth administration for their clients.

They take the time to develop a comprehensive understanding of each client’s total wealth goals and become a part of their team of advisors providing guidance on things such as estate planning, taxation counsel, philanthropic advisory, family wealth planning, and wealth transfer.

Finding someone you trust to wisely manage your money is a complex task riddled with frustration and anxiety. With a committed and passionate team schooled in the essentials of wealth management and focused on providing exceptional service, First Long Island Investors is redefining financial responsibility.

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PONQUOGUE POINT New Condos in Southampton

By Nate Goehring Water Views Smart buyers who don’t want the burden of traditional home ownership are talking about Ponquogue Point in Hampton Bays. This new luxury waterfront community comprised of 24 condominiums is within walking distance of Ponquogue Beach, which rivals the beauty of any sandy stretch on the East End. It was designed by award-winning architect Bernard Zyscovich. With its lock and leave ease and a price point that’s gentler than the multimillion dollar options 15 minutes east in the Village of Southampton, sophisticated buyers are looking at these properties and boat owners are already clamoring for one of the 15 slips available in what will be their backyard.

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are two of the visionaries behind this new private, three-acre waterfront development in Hampton Bays. The 24 unique townhomes were inspired by an 18th Century New England coastal manor. “The developers wanted to collaborate with a design firm that specialized in the Hamptons, and our style represents an appealing yet approachable aesthetic that many people are looking for.” Together they have transformed two of the luxury units, which range in size from one to three bedrooms, into picture perfect homes in the gated community that will be unveiled over the Fourth of July Weekend. “The décor in the model homes are transitional and furnishings are a combination of mid-century and modern,” explained Mabley, “There is a clean, contemporary feel to these offerings. This alleviated being trapped in a specific era. For the smaller unit we wanted a fresh, coastal feel with a sophisticated nautical flair and for the larger we introduced a yacht aesthetic, with dual wood paneling and two-toned decking inspired floors.” Explained Mabley.

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The New Montauk Until the Great Hurricane of 1938, which created the Shinnecock Inlet, Southampton Village and Hampton Bays was one landmass; today they are connected by 27 East. NYC police commissioner William Bratton and his wife attorney Rikki Klieman, New York Post columnist Richard Johnson and Lord and Lady Liliana Cavendish are just a few of the cognoscenti who have homes in Hampton Bays. This quiet hamlet in the Town of Southampton is being called the new Montauk, Brooklyn and SoHo. The area is dotted with quaint farmsteads and classic restaurants like Cowfish and Rhumba. Also located here is Cor-J, the legendary seafood store; people still travel to and from Easthampton to pick up fish fresh off the boat. This area remains refreshingly casual yet it’s close enough to the social scene in Southampton to let you hit the party circuit.

Ponquogue Beach “When someone signs a contract to purchase a home, we lead them through the entire process and customization of each unit,” said Mabley.

“The colors, the built-ins and storage options, custom kitchens and baths,

and all the beautiful finishes one could want. Our goal is to help them create their dream home. It is very gratifying to see a project through from beginning to end,” adding, “Each of the designs has it’s own distinctive style, with water views and outdoor spaces, gardens, and multiple decks,” explained Mabley. “We are there to guide the buyer, which makes the process much easier.” Both of the fully decorated model homes are available for purchase and Mabley Handler will have offices on the site. mableyhandler.com The new residences also offer variety of high-end amenities, including concierge service, a resort style pool, boat launch facilities, a 300-foot dock, all within walking distance to the beach. There are a wide variety of options for watersports, fishing and boating enthusiasts from Great Peconic Bay, Tiana Bay, Flanders Bay, Shinnecock Bay, and the ocean of Ponquogue Beach “Today Hampton Bays is undergoing an evolution,” concluded Handler, “coming into its own and becoming a distinct destination in the Hamptons.

Our goal in Ponquogue Point is to create upscale living in the area.”

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BACK TO SCHOOL SNACKS Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthfully By: Lindsay Brustein Rosen, MS, RD, CDN

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t’s “Back to School” time which means lots of parents are contacting me for suggestions on what to pack in their little ones’ snack bags. Since I know this is a topic front and center on the minds of many mommy and daddies, I figured I would compile a list. Like I recommend for the older folk, a nutritious and satiating snack should consist of a high fiber carbohydrate paired with a lean protein source. Check out the following list for some ideas: 1. Sliced apple + 1-2 tablespoons natural peanut butter for dipping 2. Kashi whole grain crackers + 1 mini Babybel cheese 3. Pop chips 4. Mary’s Gone Crackers + 2 tablespoons natural hummus for dipping 5. Horizon Super Squeezes (milk and fruit blends) 6. Annie’s organic cheddar bunnies 7. 17-20 grapes + 1 part-skim mozzarella string cheese 8. Turkey and cheese roll-ups 9. Low-fat Greek yogurt + ¼ cup low-sugar granola 10. Individual low-fat cottage cheese + 1-2 clementines 11. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich made on 1-2 slices of whole grain bread 12. 2 hard-boiled eggs + sliced bell pepper 13. Sliced celery + 2 tablespoons natural almond butter 14. 1/3 cup trail mix (made with dried fruit and nuts only) 15. Raw vegetables + 2 tablespoons bean dip 16. Edamame (defrosted/fresh or dry-roasted) 17. The Good Bean roasted chickpeas

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18. Whole grain pita + low-sodium turkey breast and mustard 19. Whole grain rice cakes + 1 tablespoon peanut butter and jelly 20. Whole grain popcorn 21. Granola bars (*look for ones with no more than 7 grams of sugar) 22. Matt’s Munchies fruit snack + handful of unsalted almonds 23. Pack of Annie Chun’s or Seasnax roasted seaweed + 2-3 slices of turkey breast rolled-up 24. Baby carrots and sliced cucumber + 2 tablespoons of Ranch dip 25. Whole grain pretzel sticks dipped in low-fat cream cheese

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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FALL INTO DEEP RELAXATION New York's Most Luxurious Spas

By Ann Lawlor Situated within the Gansevoort Meatpacking in Manhattan's vibrant Meatpacking District, this boutique location offers guests the perfect Exhale experience. A Core Fusion studio hosts a full schedule of Exhale’s original Core Fusion barre classes in addition to cardio and yoga classes. The intimate spa offers a full selection of massages, facial treatments, waxing, acupuncture, manicures and pedicures. New York City residents and visitors alike can calm the mind and body before or after class or therapy by relaxing in the coed sauna or one of two unique hydrotherapy pools.

Exhale Meatpacking 18 Ninth Avenue New York, NY 10014 212.660.6733 exhalespa.com/locations/new-york-meatpacking

Located on the 35th and 36th floors of the hotel, the award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York spans 14,500 feet high above Manhattan. Honoring Mandarin Oriental’s eastern culture and heritage, the Five-Star Spa offers holistic rejuvenation in a tranquil, meditative setting. Within The Spa, a 6,000 squarefoot fitness center offers a range of state-of-the-art cardiovascular and kinesis weight training equipment, plus a 75-foot lap pool bathed in natural sunlight from floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular Hudson River views.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street New York, NY 10023 mandarinoriental.com/newyork/luxury-spa

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Escape to La Prairie day spa at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, one of the most luxurious spa hotels in NYC, located on Central Park South. When you entrust your body to La Prairie, you’ll learn that their techniques go beyond simple massage into a whole world of energetic treatments for the entire body, mind, and spirit.

La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa 50 Central Park South, 2nd floor New York, NY 10019 212.521.6135 ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/NewYorkCentralPark/Spa

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ackie Rogers, the well-known fashion designer who over the years has stayed relevant with her chic, innovative designs, is bringing her bold style to the Hamptons for the first time this summer 2015.

Located on the ultra-exclusive Jobs Lane, Jackie Rogers is able to offer styling to her a-list clientele while they are visiting their vacation homes in the South Fork.

Within the store, her signature dresses, blazers and jumpsuits line the racks which cover the perimeter of her boutique, each of which are color coordinated and paired with the different materials she utilizes. She frequently makes gorgeous designs with silk satin-faced organza, which is notoriously difficult to work with, to create beautifully tiered ball gowns and jumpsuits.

In honor of her Hamptons location, she has a rack of clothing entirely dedicated to her Gin Lane Collection. The collection fuses the luxurious flare of her elegant designs with the humble seersucker fabric that when combined together make beautiful blazers and dresses.

On the walls are large photographs of Jackie from her various adventures throughout her illustrious life. From gallivanting across Europe with royalty

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to movie stills from her role Fellini’s 1963 classic movie 8 ½ to her shots in a serpent hat designed by Bill Blass, Jackie Rogers can indulge you on all the details of the various escapades depicted in these photographs.

Though the Hamptons season reaches its unofficial end on Labor Day, Jackie Rogers will continue to fit her elite clientele in her signature pieces.

Jackie Rogers’ couture collections have been dressing the world's most powerful men & women for decades. She began her fashion design career working in menswear at the advisement of her mentor, Fashion Legend Coco Chanel, with her own boutique on Madison Avenue. The store became a men’s club, with movie star Jack Nicholson and Philanthropist Winthrop Rockefeller amongst her clientele. In the 1970s, she began designing womenswear and launched her boutique in Palm Beach, Florida on Worth Avenue.

Along with her Southampton and Palm Beach boutiques, her designs are available by appointment at her Manhattan showroom, online on her website and at fine retailers everywhere. jackierogers.com

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BEYOND THE HORIZON Oceans, Lakes and Rivera

By Rory Winston Photos by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images “All my life I’ve wanted to know what was beyond the horizon,” said the familiar voice – one whose relentless questions had forced an entire generation to look well beyond what appeared in plain sight, one whose dynamic range but soothing tone had accompanied me since childhood. It was this voice that had shaken my convictions as it informed me how Elvis had died not merely of a heart attack but as a result of long-term drug abuse; this voice that mourned with me the week John Lennon was murdered; this voice that brought attention to the neglect and abuse perpetrated by state run psychiatric institutions; and the same voice that intrepidly reported from Afghanistan just months after 9/11. The insistent voice behind what has by now become a trademark mustache belongs to none other than Geraldo Rivera.

Rivera and his unapologetic mustache first graced our TV screens in the dawn of the 70’s. The young lawyer – and onetime investigator in the NYPD – had no sooner embarked upon his legal career than he began to pique the interest of execs at WABC-TV. While speaking on behalf of the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group, Rivera was spotted. Perspicacious and articulate, Rivera, they noticed, was able to explain the group’s recent actions better than anyone else. Besides which, to the new generation of media savvy producers, Rivera was New York incarnate. Rivera’s in-depth understanding of both his Puerto Rican and Jewish roots crossed the city’s cultural divides, defining him as a new kind of correspondent – one who was both insider and outsider to any given group.

A paradigm shift was taking place in terms of investigative reporting and Rivera was at the forefront. He had what we refer to today as ‘street cred,’ his brand of impassioned reporting making viewers empathize with otherwise remote subjects. Instead of declaiming, he confided. Well in advance of the zeitgeist that applauded idiosyncratic documentary filmmakers such as Errol Morris, Rivera had the knack for fusing erudite observations with an informal tone, making complex sociopolitical questions accessible to all.

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Channel Crossing Years before Welcome Back Kotter delighted audiences with Juan Epstein’s mixed ethnicity (or Gabriel Kaplan’s mustache for that matter), Rivera was already out there. And he was taking on issues that mattered. From Eyewitness News where he won a Peabody Award for reporting on the abuses to which mental patients were subject (at Staten Island’s Willowbrook State School) to his appearances on 20/20 and Nightline to hosting Good Morning America to having his very own show, Geraldo, Rivera continuously managed to bring passion, integrity and a thirst for uncovering the truth to everything he touched. It is his need to not only inform but to catalyze change that still pervades his present programs such as Geraldo at Large on Fox News Channel and the Geraldo Show on WABC radio.

While mustaches had gone from being trendy to looking dated to making a comeback with hipsters, Rivera’s own appearance – like his principles – remain in tact, at times popular, at times falling out of favor but genuine throughout.

At the Helm When Rivera states that he has always had a keen desire to know what’s beyond the horizon, it is clear that he means this literally as much as he does figuratively. As a man with a lifelong interest in sailing, witnessing different cultures and environments firsthand is an integral part of his persona.

“I’ve always wanted to travel,” Rivera explains. “This desire informs my whole being. It gives me a keen sense of who I am: a pathfinder, an adventurer…To go to the far corners of the planet, to reach the four corners of our great country, to go everywhere, really. It’s a longing I’ve always had. I went up on the Amazon River - all 1600 miles by boat …I went around the entire world with my boat. It was just something I had to do.”

Rivera’s warm but highly focused gaze takes in the scene.

It is as easy to imagine him standing at the helm of a ship watching a gathering storm with his crew as it is imagining him standing with a TV crew, helming a documentary about the political storm surrounding an impeachable president.

There is a constant sense of urgency to Rivera’s demeanor.

“I visited 140 countries,” he announces while giving way to a smile. Then expanding on the thought, “it’s been a kind of a driving force in my life.”

I am reminded of Rivera’s millennial travel series - the two one hour specials made between 1997 and the year 2000 where he and his immediate family took the audience along on their Sail to the Century journey. Though there is presently no school of dolphins accompanying him and no Egyptian navy chasing him across the Red Sea, an undetectable wind still runs through his hair, the sun’s glare forever bright enough to make him squint a bit as he sharpens his focus.

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There’s a credibility born of empirical knowledge.”

Setting sail Rivera has always been a man on a mission. “Make no mistake,” he explains, “my whole reason for going into investigative journalism as a career wasn’t simply to report but to effect change.”

“One of my early ambitions was to use my leverage to change what it is that bothers me. Take the Willowbrook story I did back in the 70’s. The cause is still a big part my life. It was the charity I worked for while on The Apprentice…I’m still totally engaged. What I saw there as a young man with these big institutions where they were warehousing people who had very different disabilities…where they were piled one on top of the other with no real humane care, no chance at education, no chance at realizing their human potential, well, I saw that and that bothered me and what I did was not just complain about it but I tried to find a solution. That remains my essential approach to investigative journalism.

It’s easy to just kvetch about something. And I feel you have no right to complain about anything that you’re not actively doing something about fixing.”

When asked about his level of discomfort as it relates to his old friend Donald Trump being in a feud of sorts with his colleague Megyn Kelly, Rivera is nonplussed: “Megyn’s a big girl. She can take care of herself. I wouldn’t bet against either one of them in a fight. These flamboyant episodes with Donald don’t faze me. What is more disturbing is Donald’s harshness towards immigrants for example. That irks me a lot. His statement about undocumented immigrants being drug dealers and rapists is preposterous

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and very unfortunate. As much as I love the guy, many of his ideas are anathema to me. I hope he moderates his position. I mean Donald can get elected, you know. Luckily, the office of President usually has a humbling effect.”

The Voice behind the Mustache In response to whether he feels like the odd man out at Fox, Rivera is quick to note, “While my ideology, philosophy and politics don’t agree with most at Fox, they allow me to be me and I’m proud to be associated with them.” The adding with a smile, “In fact I just renewed my deal for 2 more years so I’ll probably die at the job.”

“Seriously, if you ask anyone who’s seen me over the last 45 years, I really haven’t changed all that much. My main role at Fox is as senior correspondent. El Chapo digs his way out of prison, I’m sent down there to cover it. Besides doing politics from Monday to Friday at 5pm, I’m also on O’Reilly, Fox and Friends and I still do radio from 10am to 12pm on WABC. Radio allows me to expand on ideas in depth rather than the usual 5 minutes allotted by TV.” “What do I usually talk about…?” Taking my uninformed query about his radio show in stride Geraldo said, “Well, today for instance I talked about the fact that Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Donald Trump are all respectively 69 years old… and Hillary Clinton is just 67; and people talk about her being an old hag, senior citizen and all the rest. Unlike the guys, she is subject to harsh jibes for her age. Then this issue led me to the Viagra for Women issue and how it might effect female sexuality etc.”

As Rivera rose and shook my hand, I had the distinct impression he was about to embark on yet another journey. Sensing my trepidation, he told me on parting that he had actually taken his boat from Edgewater this morning and moored it on 79th street from where he would be riding his bike home.

Boats, bikes, walking the city on foot… needless to say, Rivera does not disappoint. No taxis or town cars for the seafaring cosmopolitan who rides through our world in search of ever-new horizons.

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A Visual and Culinary Feast of Meat and Seafood at Saxon + Parole

By Melissa Rose wo black stallion champion racehorses, Saxon and Parole, of delicacy for someone who doesn’t want a scrumptious burger. Kids can the Belmont Stakes, are the mascots of the successful and have a sugar rush like none other with their donut ice cream sundae for highly acclaimed fine grill and bar in the East Village. Guest are two and warm, silky smooth chocolate pudding that they build into lovely greeted with an elegant dining room of light décor, red roses, a s’mores. Farmerie looks to make food that people will want to crave and chandelier and a quaint fireplace with paintings hanging of the stallions he accomplishes that with his unique style of combining contemporary above. The atmosphere exemplifies owners’ Brad Farmerie and Dan cooking with traditional and enriched use of international flavors.

Rafalin, promise to be dedicated to making their restaurant as beautiful as possible. Award-winning AvroKO, brings life into the restaurant with All of the talented staff take pride in their work whether it be in the kitchen its clean textured décor, which attracts all kinds of city goers from chic under the direction of executive chef, Brad Farmerie, or behind the fully young adults to older adults looking for a place to convene with their stocked bar managed by drinks craftsman, Masa Urushido. The wine is families in luxurious style. East Village’s young scene can flock to this handled by the passionate and knowledgeable Head Sommelier, Noah hip spot for dining or socializing at its long and elegant granite bar. A Singerman. Winning the title of “World’s Best Restaurant Bar” at the laid-back vibe with intricate brickwork and low-lights enhances the 2013 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, has earned the restaurant romantic mood. the popularity they sought for with their cocktails. There is an array of choices available from desert cocktails to appetizer cocktails, and their Rooms of white table cloths appeal to families that crave a tower house-made brand of whiskey. Their wine menu features old school of broiled seafood with siracha sauce or certified Black Angus beef European wineries to the new and inspirational selection of wines from served with bone marrow béarnaise and house-made steak sauce. the new world.

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KING’S COUNTY IMPERIAL East Meets West in Williamsburg

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n recent decades, it seems as if every corner in Brooklyn has been swept by demographic change. Just ask Josh Grinker and Tracy Jane Young, the dynamic duo behind Kings County Imperial, a Sichuanstyle Chinese eatery in Williamsburg. Don’t let their names fool you; the team delivers an authentic central Chinese cuisine in the heart of the borough. Having spent years traveling through China, the couple boasts an intimate relationship with the country’s cooking. In fact, the restaurant grows traditional herbs, greens, and spices, in its very own garden. An integral piece of Chinese cuisine, soy sauce is also home-crafted at the restaurant. Kings County Imperial puts Chinese take-out to shame.

Adorned with brilliant hues of green and red, the interior dining area is inspired by the aesthetic grace of old-world China. Heartening images of Chinese landscapes abound about the restaurant, bringing to mind a time-honored, folksy existence. The walls are lavishly crossed with intricate latticework, crowned with laser-etched embellishments. The second dining area, set in the back of the restaurant and saturated with light, masterfully resembles the skeleton of a classic Chinese cargo vessel.

Want something to smack your lips over? Try the succulent Sichuan duck.

Elegantly seasoned and marinated, the dish is alive with tangy flavor. The Dan Dan noodles, with its zesty addition of pungent herbs will certainly

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grab your attention, as well. If your tongue is feeling a bit numb from the peppery excitement, make sure to order the coconut tapioca pudding.

Topped with freshly picked goji berries, the treat is a toothsome, all-natural way to end a fine night out.

If you’re feeling spirits, Kings County Imperial offers an eye-popping variety of tiki-style cocktails to complement its red-hot menu. Drinks include Buddha’s Hand; made with gin, lemon squeeze, honey syrup, and an in-house pineapple liqueur; and the Imperial Mai-Tai, brewed with aged rum, rye whiskey, lime, orgeat juice, orange curacao syrup, and mint. The restaurant features a myriad of focused wines and draft beers.

Grinker and Young have fashioned their love of Chinese cooking and culture into Kings County Imperial. Duly, the restaurant is redefining what we understand as Chinese food. From its sumptuous culinary fare, to its elaborate interior design, the restaurant is sure to blow you away with its novel approaches to Chinese cuisine.

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MICHAEL JORDAN’S STEAKHOUSE Succulent Steaks in Grand Central

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ounded by retired basketball legend Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse is a fine-dining restaurant situated in one of New York’s most celebrated architectural landmarks, Grand Central Terminal.

Renowned for its whopping selection of mouthwatering steaks, savory seafood and American classics, the restaurant has received praise from Esquire, Forbes, New York Post, The Today Show, and Martha Stewart Living. From its flavorsome dishes to its elaborate décor, the eatery rebounds with the NBA superstar’s unique sense of style and taste.

Designed by reputed architect David Rockwell, the restaurant features an angular layout that is reminiscent of a luxury railroad car. Located on the grand balcony of the terminal, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse captures a dazzling panorama of the historic structure, with special views of its embellished framework, skyscraping clock and sapphire-blue ceiling.

Surprisingly, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse features not a single token of Jordan’s athletic acclaim. Rather, in its cosmopolitan outline, the restaurant focuses on “Michael Jordan the businessman.” With two private dining rooms stretching across the northern balcony, and two adjacent special event spaces, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse offers its patrons versatile dining arrangements. In recognition of its sophisticated configuration, the steakhouse was awarded Best Restaurant Design by Interior Design Magazine.

The restaurant’s blue-ribbon menu and top-drawer selection of wines and spirits, ranks it among the finest steakhouses in the New York City area.

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Marvelously charred and packed with flavor, the filet mignon is a dish not to be missed! For extra zest, couple it with the tender, perfectly seasoned garlic bread. Salad enthusiasts will be pleased with the crispy Caesar salad, served with a velvety blue cheese sauce. Top it with smoked bacon for an added crunch. For those with a net cast for seafood, the Rock Shrimp presents a sizzling sensation of oceanic passion. Kids of all ages will dribble over the three sides of mac and cheese. In addition to assorted wines, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse offers an extensive beverage selection of signature cocktails and local craft beers.

Schooled in the full particulars of fine dining, servers are attentive, animated and friendly. Service is highbred, reflecting the distinguished backgrounds of the staff. From world-class chefs to chief NBA executives you never know who you’ll come across at your table.

If it’s great beef you seek, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse is your go-to destination. Whichever train you board downstairs, there’s no doubt the restaurant serves a superior sirloin. For time-honored ambiance with a modern twist, flavorsome fare and impeccable service, eat like Mike at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse.

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CHINA FUN

The Ultimate Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant

By W. A. Muller In New York City, residents take pride in their neighborhood Chinese res- name with its signature dishes, which are traditional Chinese staples with taurant, frequently debating which one deserves the accolade of being the some utilizing a fun, unique twist. best. On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the overwhelming favorite is the delicious family-run institution China Fun on 64th Street. Whether you enjoy For your main entrée, China Fun has a wealth of options to choose from its cuisine inside the restaurant or delivered to your home, diners are sure noodle dishes to chicken to seafood to satisfy every palate. For a unique, to enjoy its classic Chinese dishes. Founded by Dorothea and Felix Wu in fun take on a classic chicken dish China Fun offers its Chicken in Peach 1991, guests know that when they dine at China Fun, they can enjoy the Sauce, served with a sesame seed garnish which tantalizes the palate with same signature dishes every visit and know it will taste exactly the same sweet and savory flavors. For a succulent, delicious meal to share with a each time. friend try China Fun’s Peking Duck, cooked to perfection with each bite seemingly melting in your mouth. For vegetarians, the eatery’s offerings which Its Dim Sum menu, served all day long, with delectable offerings including include its Snowpeas, String Beans and Broccoli in a white garlic sauce, its Mini Soup Dumplings served with either pork or pork and crabmeat or its which offers a flavorful bite. Though only on the menu for Chinese New Year, savory, ultra-addictive Scallion pancakes. To compliment your dim sum, try New York’s best kept secret is that the restaurant’s succulent Pork Belly one of China Fun’s signature cocktails. Enjoy a drink at the intimate wood is available year-round so as long as you request it 24 hours beforehand. and marble bar or in its main dining room, which fuses New York chic lines and openness with traditional Chinese cornices. Each cocktail is beautifully To complete your traditional meal, China Fun serves its classic Steamed Red crafted with either a fruity garnish, paper fan or cocktail umbrella invoking a Bean Buns. Between the multitude of options and welcoming environment, Polynesian feel such as its Spicy Mango Mojito served with Leblon 100% it has worked hard to maintain its status as one of the top neighborhood Brazilian Cane Rum, mango, mint, lime and dash of Tabasco. China Fun spots on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. also utilizes traditional Eastern ingredients in its drinks, for example, in its Saketome featuring sake along with Grey Goose, lime juice, served either 1221 2nd Ave shaken or straight up with a pickled ginger garnish. For a signature drink NY, NY 10021 for the whole family to enjoy, China Fun is well-known for its bubble tea 212.752.0810 available in multiple flavors to suit all palates. China Fun truly lives up to its chinafun-ny.com 80 | 25A www.25Amagazine.com

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JUNIPER BAR An Exciting New Menu

By W.A. Muller Juniper Bar, the newest gem in the Midtown West bar and dining scene, has spruced up its menu. Located just steps away from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, this hotspot is best-known for its sophisticated décor and its generous menu and is the perfect destination for post-work drinks or a delicious meal before the big game, concert or commute home.

The Juniper Bar menu, which is filled with a variety of delicious eats including tacos, wraps, burgers and delicious fish dishes has added additional menu items to amp up its already plentiful list of offerings. Existing favorites such as The Lobster Club with thin cut Applewood smoked bacon and lemon aioli and the Burger Menu features specialties like the spicy Fire Breathing Burger and the Thai Style with avocado, papaya, watercress, spicy chili glaze, and goat cheese ginger mayo still delight the palates of Juniper’s regular patrons.

Diners can now enjoy new favorites including the Miso Chicken Wrap with grilled miso marinated chicken, oven roasted shiitake mushrooms, scallion slaw, cilantro pesto served with yuzu scallion dipping sauce on a whole wheat wrap or the Wild Striped Bass which is an 8 oz pan seared filet, grilled asparagus, crispy rosemary potatoes with caper salt and a red wine demi-glace. In addition to the new wraps and delicious entrees, Juniper Bar has added a Salmon Burger with fresh diced salmon, baby arugula and homemade tartar sauce to its highly acclaimed burger menu.

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16 bottles of craft and organic beer along with its inventive cocktail menu, which has been completely revamped. The drink menu includes inventive combinations such Jalapeño & Cucumber Margarita with Herradura tequila, fresh Jalapeños and cucumbers, Cointreau and a splash of orange juice along with the Bubbly Bees Knees with Tanqueray London dry gin, lemon juice, honey and is topped off with brut champagne.

All-day light spills over the attractive front space, with vintage high-top bar stools and small tables provide for casual dining. Named after a bright blue berry, which is known for its piney flavor and use in flavoring gin, Juniper has a stylish color palate of teals, greys, and bursts of orange. Large, customdesigned lamps hang from the hand-painted patterned ceiling, adding texture and decoration to the room, and beams made from reclaimed wood bring an earthy vibe to the space. Downstairs, Juniper’s chic entertainment space offers a full-service catering menu with the option to fully customize both food and beverage packages to ensure guests are presented with a unique and exciting event. The space has been cleverly designed with black banquettes, mirrors reflecting marble top cocktail tables and white chandeliers, giving it a low-key, sexy lounge vibe.

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ALL ABOUT APPLES Perfect for Fall

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Once September arrives, people switch gears to fall, which brings a new season of delicious fruit – mainly, apples. On Long Island, apple picking season runs through late October, so September is a great time to visit local apple orchards.

The Hamptons provides wonderful places to go apple picking, such as the Milk Pail Orchard, Seven Ponds Orchard, or Hank’s Pumpkintown.

Before going apple picking, it’s good to have a plan, since not all apples are created equal. Some are good for cooking, while others are best eaten fresh. Granny smith and golden delicious are best for baking, while Macintosh and red delicious work best for eating raw/juicing. There are many other types of apples, but these are the easiest to find.

The expression “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is still used for a reason; apples are extremely healthy – they’re a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and rich in antioxidants. The skin of the apple contains a majority of the nutrients, so you ideally want to choose organic apples to avoid pesticide residue.

Once you have the apples, what do you do with them? To start, they’re delicious in salad, adding crunch and sweetness to dishes such as baby arugula, walnuts and blue cheese, or spinach, cashews and prosciutto. You can also shave apples with cabbage and make a fresh vegan slaw.

you can use apple juice as a cocktail base with cinnamon vodka, infuse spring water with apple slices, or create hot apple cider for the first crisp night of fall.

Making a savory dish in the fall, such as chicken, turkey, beef, ham, or pork? Sweet, yet tart, apple chutney partners perfectly with it all.

It’s made from apples, brown sugar, vinegar, onions, herbs and spices and complements the heartiness of fall dishes.

Apple cider is a major celebrity craze – Heidi Klum, Fergie and Scarlet Johansson swear by it, saying it cleanses your body, helps with weight loss and creates a glowing complexion. The best apple cider is organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized, but can be expensive and hard to find. Fortunately, it’s easy to make so you can reap the health benefits, as well!

In dessert form, apples are perfect for making cheesecake, pudding parfaits, cookies, cakes, pies, or crisps. For a healthier treat, bake the apple and stuff it with oats, brown sugar and berries. Additionally,

With fall weather approaching, now is the perfect time to head to your local orchard and start enjoying the benefits and delicious taste of fall’s favorite fruit.

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Doug Cohen & Justin Aronoff

THE BOYS ARE BACK!

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By Nikita Coelho, Melissa Rose & Sara Sherman

oug Cohen and Justin Aronoff met each other in 2013 while working as butchers in the now closed Meathouse on Northern Blvd in Roslyn.

They clicked immediately and saw in each other a suitable partner for their future dreams. The opportunity to work together presented itself when it was announced that the Meathouse would be closing. The boys, operating as Center Cuts, Inc., rented the old Primetime Butcher Shop space at 382 Willis Ave. in Roslyn Heights (across from the CVS-Starbucks strip mall).

While spending time at the store in order to write this article, I was made aware of the fact Doug and Justin knew many of their customers by name and the customers also knew their names. This surprised me because I am not familiar with any of my neighborhood merchants by name.

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One customer, Debra S. insisted on telling me that, "if it weren't for Center Cuts, my three kids would never eat meat!!� She said, "The Maple Bourbon steak tips and teriyaki skirt steak are a staple in her home". Another gentleman chimed in to rave about the Kobe beef that he had purchased over the weekend. He then said "Life is too short to not treat yourself, sometimes."

The two boys completely renovated the store, doing much of the work themselves. They have created a space that is bright, immaculate and has a New York City vibe. Just recently they started working with a well-known nutritionist that lives in the area. In order to accommodate her clients, they will be preparing foods without oil.

Upon entering the store, I was overwhelmed with the aroma of warm apple strudel. The meats were displayed beautifully; the employees all had a smile on their face. These two young men are really doing things the right way. A young lady who was in the store at the time insisted upon telling me about a holiday the boys had catered for her. "The brisket melted in my mouth, and everything on the table was absolutely delicious. I was able to have an amazing holiday with my family without lifting a finger!

Doug said, "Our goal is to take the stress out of making dinner every night.

We offer plenty of pre-marinated meats & chicken breasts as well as a large variety of hot foods, prepared side dishes and salads to go. We also offer vegetarian options daily. We can prepare and cook your meal and deliver it right to your home. We cater parties all over the island, and come prepared with a chef, servers, and even a grill if you need one. This weekend we will

grill in Westhampton for approximately 150 people at a fundraiser for the Delete Blood Cancer charity.

While speaking with Justin I asked him a simple question. “What has been your most satisfying experience since opening your business?” He replied, “Obviously going to work each day for myself is the most satisfying, however during last Thanksgiving a local business owner had us deliver about thirty turkeys that he gifted to all of his employees. It was such a great feeling to know that we helped to make so many Thanksgiving dinners special.

I’ll never forget that.”

I've read other reviews from Newsday and other local papers raving about these two young men, and now I understand why. One customer really said it best, "Tell your readers to stop by, and they will be very happily surprised."

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PELICAN GRAND BEACH RESORT In the Lap of Ft. Lauderdale Luxury

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By Angela Noelle

ith the promise of cold air and frozen fingertips steadily approaching, it is easy to find your thoughts drifting off to a place where the chill of winter is replaced by the warming kiss of the sun on your skin. This season, rather than pulling your mind back to the bitter reality of the Northeast, let your thoughts lead you to a new and very possible reality just a short plane ride away.

Located along 500 feet of Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful turquoise beaches, the newly renovated Pelican Grand Beach Resort is ready to help you plan your next escape to Florida’s sunny shores.

Whether for a romantic couples getaway or a fun-filled family vacation, Pelican Grand Beach Resort has all you will need to make your time away as fulfilling as possible. From the terraces and ballrooms to the guestrooms and spa, guests are surrounded by stunning views of Ft. Lauderdale’s natural beauty. The luxurious and intimate climate, which

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has been successfully achieved through great attention to detail, offers a refreshing way to satisfy all of your senses. Spend time enjoying the zero-entry oceanfront pool and lazy river or lounge under an umbrella with your feet in the sand while sipping on one of many delicious cocktails.

Afterwards, treat yourself to the exquisite culinary creations of Executive Chef Michael Bloise at the OCEAN2000 waterfront restaurant and prepare for the ultimate pampering experience at the brand new PURE Spa. Spectacular views of the gleaming Atlantic Ocean are available from nearly every inch of the property at the Pelican Grand. Watch the sun shine down upon the crystal waters, listen as the gentle waves roll in, and breathe in the saltwater air all while relaxing by the pool. Cool off as you effortlessly float down the lazy river under a canopy of palm trees. Steps away, allow the sand to find its way between your toes as you unwind on the Pelican Grand’s private beach. When you are ready to get your feet

wet, try paddle boarding on these calm, clear waters. As you make your way out of the water, you will find a retreat unto itself in your spacious guestroom or suite. With oceanfront views, private balconies, and separate sitting areas, these suites will make you feel as though you have arrived at your new royal home.

The chic ambiance of the OCEAN2000 waterfront restaurant is matched perfectly by Chef Bloise’s sophisticated dining options. Thoughtfully planned and masterfully executed, his mouthwatering fare is sure to please. Both land and sea lovers will be blown away by the bold flavors offered here.

From fresh octopus salad or hand-rolled shrimp dumplings to succulent filet mignon or savory homestyle lamb, satisfy your taste buds in the serenity of this elegant atmosphere. Indulge in one of the delectable desserts and finish the night off with your favorite libation in the O2K Lounge.

When it comes to serenity, there is one spot that is unmatched. Pelican Grand’s breathtaking PURE Spa is truly remarkable. With unobstructed panoramic views of Fort Lauderdale’s pristine beaches from this 11th

floor rooftop spa, you will find tranquility you didn’t even know existed.

Following a Swedish lifestyle, PURE Spa offers revitalizing massage and facial treatments as well as a variety of other full service body & bath treatments in both indoor and outdoor settings. All spa treatments are individually tailored to your needs and desires in order to leave you and your skin feeling rested and rejuvenated. Expect nothing but top-of-theline products including Maria Akerberg’s exclusive Swedish skin care line made with only organic vegetable oils. You can even start your day with some awakening rooftop yoga.

Passion, talent, and pride are evident in all aspects of the Pelican Grand as every detail aims to please. Total relaxation is not only attainable at this stunning beach resort, it is promised. Your luxurious stay at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort will grant you elite access to Fort Lauderdale at its finest. Rediscover South Florida through an experience that will make you never want to leave. pelicanbeach.com September 2015 | 89

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FALL WEEKEND GETAWAYS The Beauty and Bounty of Boston and Baltimore

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ne of the best things about living in the Mid Atlantic and close to the New England states is the access to some of the best seafood in the world. As Baltimore is famous for their crab, Boston is known for their clam chowder and succulent lobster and both cities are only a few hours away by train from NYC, making it the ideal weekend getaway.

With its proximity on the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore is quickly becoming a culinary destination with a plethora of ethnic cuisines and restaurants opening in the historic Fell’s Point. This historic waterfront neighborhood was once a popular destination for sailors and is characterized by cobblestone streets and Victorian architecture that’s now brimming with a selection of eclectic boutiques, gastropubs, award winning seafood eateries and unique bars. The best way to explore this neighborhood is through a pro-

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gressive multi course dining tour curated by Charm City Food tours where a knowledgeable guide will take you through the multi faceted history, culture, architecture and cuisine of the neighborhood. To truly understand why Baltimore is nicknamed the Charm City, stay at the centrally located Royal Sonesta Harbour Court Baltimore located on the picturesque Inner Harbor with stunning views of the waterfront. Take in the forever views in a window box seat which is the focal point of the spacious and luxuriously appointed suites with separate living rooms and sprawling marble bathrooms. Dine in their historic and resplendent Explorers Club inspired by the owner’s personal adventures and safaris to Africa with a British hunting club feel. To add to the exotic flair of their “food as Art” program their talented Liberian executive chef Edwin “Zeus” Harmon creates culinary masterpieces with dishes inspired by his mother that was the personal chef for three Liberian Presidents.

Though New Yorkers are loyal to the Mets and Yankees and Bostonians love the Red Sox, one thing both parties can agree upon is the delicious cuisine in Boston. One of the best ways to explore the city is with a GO Boston card that covers the admission fees to the city’s top attractions, museums and city tours including the infamous Boston Duck tour that traverses Boston’s eclectic neighborhoods as well as the Charles River to give a comprehensive overview of this fascinating New England city. Across the river is the university town of Cambridge with the campuses of Harvard and MIT at the heart of it all. Enjoy the relaxed vibe of Cambridge at the Royal Sonesta Boston located on the panoramic riverfront. Most of the 400 rooms offer stunning views of the Charles River and Boston skyline or Cambridge and many of have been renovated with state of

the art technology and outfitted with a chic and modern décor.

As Sonesta hotels are known for their vast contemporary art collection shown throughout their properties, they also treat Food as Art which is evident in their bustling restaurants that are a haven for locals and tourists alike. The ArtBar is voted as one of Boston’s best patios with gorgeous skyline and river views and serves contemporary American fare using seasonal and regional ingredients served in an artistic composition and seafood favorites such as the raw bar tower or classic lobster roll. The more formal restaurant is Dante is named after celebrity chef Dante de Magistris who presents classic Italian fare with a modern twist at this Boston hotspot. sonesta.com September 2015 | 91

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ALL ABOARD!

Ride the Rails through Europe’s Upper Rhine Valley

By Janis Turk f you could wave a magic wand and travel wherever you wanted—Paris, bicycle or rickshaw tour for an informative look at remaining portions of Rome, Geneva, Munich, any place at all—where would you go? the Wall, the Berlin Wall Memorial, Documentation Center, and Chapel of Reconciliation, often with guides who grew up in the divided city. Then If your answer is, “Everywhere!” well, then start packing! Exchange rates enjoy street musicians and food stands in parks across the city to see the are good, fall airfares are low, and train travel is affordable, so you’ll enjoy fresh young face of Berlin. good value for your travel dollar.

Enjoy the modern Berlin’s Monbijou Hotel, a classic boutique property with a European countries are conveniently linked by well-run national railways, sauna, spa, fitness center and restaurant, situated close to the train station. so see as many cities as you can. Map out an itinerary online, or arrive at any train station with a Eurail pass in hand, and go where the wind takes Enjoy traditional German dinner and dancing at Clärchen’s Ballhaus, and try you. Fly KLM airlines to Berlin, and begin there. Then glide on quiet rails currywurst with homemade fries and curry ketchup at Konnopke’s Snack through the scenic wine lands, forests and hillsides of the Upper Rhine Bar. For fine dining, visit The Grand, featuring German and French delicacies Valley, hopping on and off in Germany, France and Switzerland. Or get a by Chef Tilo Roth, or enjoy a late-night supper at Neni, on the rooftop of Eurail Global Pass, and visit up to 28 different countries. It’s as easy as the stylish 25hours hotel, with Eastern Mediterranean fare and panoramic boarding a train. views of the Berlin Zoo and the City West.

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Begin in Berlin A city once divided by its infamous Cold War wall, Berlin remains steeped in a unique and powerful history. But today, 20 years since the fall of the Wall, this eastside-meets-westside story metropolis is much more than a shrine to its split-personality past. Berlin has beautifully reinvented itself as a fresh young city with a rapid pulse. With world-class restaurants, a red-hot club scene, hike and bike trails, family-filled parks and squares, and even a “Museum Island” with troves of art and treasure, Berlin is a fashionable destination. Visit the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Television Tower (Fernsehturm), Berlin’s Cathedral, and the “Checkpoint Charlie” crossing point, and be sure to take a Berlin Wall walking tour. Or better yet, head to the city’s Cultural Brewery to join a "Berlin by Bike" guided 92 | 25A www.25Amagazine.com

Landau, Germany Then, take a train to the village of Landau on the German Wine Route in southern Rhineland-Palatinate. Vineyards line the valleys and tint the lush landscape in this region dotted with medieval castles, fortresses, churches and picturesque villages.

Baden-Baden, Germany President Bill Clinton once said, “Baden-Baden is so nice that you have to name it twice.” A spa city set in southwestern Germany’s Black Forest, it has attracted visitors to its “healing” waters for more than 2,000 years.

Today, travelers still flock to this city of parks, resorts, casinos, shops and museums.

EURAIL PASSES 101 A Eurail pass ensures great value and flexibility for travelers. (For instance, the Global Pass allows unlimited rail travel on the national railroads of 28 countries). You can even get a continuous pass, good for 15 or 21 travel days. All travel is first class, and the Eurail Global Pass also offers Saverpass fares for two or more people traveling together).

countries) often require reservations fees, which you can make and pay for online or in advance at a station. However, regional and suburban trains in these countries usually don't require them, so the good news is that, within each country, you can travel freely from town to town with no extra cost, making a Eurail Pass a great deal for your travel dollar.

In Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Austria & Denmark, and in most Eastern European countries, reservations are rarely needed. In France, Italy, Spain, Portugal & Sweden, long-distance trains (especially those between different

Now, through September 30, 2015, Eurail is offering Global Pass holders FREE Eurail Roaming SIM Cards that allow them to stay connected to family, friends and travel services while traveling in Europe. Visit eurail-roaming.com to get yours.

Strasbourg, France Strasbourg, the largest (and quite possibly most enchanting) city in the Alsace region, was the first city center in France to be placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 1988. Strasbourg’s cathedral is the ornate centerpiece of this delightful French town with its sweetly co-mingling German/French language and cultures. Stroll the cobbled streets of La Petite France, one of the most attractive old quarters of Strasbourg, and stay at the Régent Petite France. In the morning, nibble warm freshly baked gingerbread at Le Pain d'épices, a sweet little gingerbread shop.

Basel, Switzerland Your final stop is Basel, known as “the artists' city,” a place so completely cosmopolitan, international, and innovative, yet still solidly Swiss. With one of the best-preserved old town centers in Europe, Basel is Switzerland's third most populous city and is also a center for the best in modern architecture, with remarkable buildings by Mario Botta, Herzog & de Meuron. Home to more than 40 museums, Basel is known as an international art metropolis.

Stay at the Pullman Basel Europe with its gourmet-restaurant “Les Quatre Saisons” and classic “Bistro Europe.” Dine at the Volkshaus Basel bar and brasserie.

Mulhouse, France Travel on to Mulhouse, an Alsatian city resting between the Rhine River and the Vosges mountains, with museums such as Cité de l’Automobile ("Musée national de l’automobile”) featuring the famous Schlumpf collection of classic automobiles, with the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Bugatti cars; Musée Français du Chemin de Fer ("Cité du train) the world’s biggest railway museum; and the Museum of Printed Textiles (Musée de l'impression sur étoffes).

Freiburg, Germany Germany’s “Green City” in the foothills of the Black Forest, Freiburg features a charming old town center filled with “bächle,” tiny brooks that wend through the streets and alleyways. There, a bubbly guide in traditional Black Forrest dress leads walking tours, with stops at the “Münster”(cathedral) and market, where flowers, fruits, wine and wares fill open-air stands. Taste Rhine wines near the town square at Alte Wache – Haus der Badischen Weine” (House of Baden-Area Wines).

Catch a Train No one is going to wave a magic wand, so it’s up to you to make your travel dreams come true, and there’s no better way to travel than by train.

To compare the types of Eurail Passes offered and plan your adventure, visit eurailgroup.org/eurail-vendors eurail.com. visitBerlin.com upperrhinevalley.com KLM.com EURAIL’S SEPTEMBER SIM CARD SPECIAL! Now, through September 30, 2015, Eurail Global Pass holders will FREE international SIM cards for their cell phones, making it easier than ever to keep connected to loved ones.

Visit eurail-roaming.com.

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CELEBRATING CHINA Mid Autumn Festival in Guangzhou

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By Hillary Latos

or some people September marks the beginning of the new year, a new school year begins, and the weather transitions from summer to fall. But for the Chinese, September represents the “Mid-Autumn Festival” which is the second most important celebration of the year that honors the Chinese Lunar calendar when the moon is at its fullest. One of the best places to experience the myriad of Chinese cultural activities is in Guangzhou, China- the Pearl of Southeast China.

As one of China’s largest cities and the capital of Southern China, Guangzhou has a long history and rich cultural heritage with an emphasis on food. As an international business city there’s an array of world class five star hotels and an abundance of gourmand restaurants serving international cuisine as well as the revered Cantonese cuisine. The five star Sofitel Guangzhou is located in the modern Tianhe business district that marries French refinement

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and luxury with Chinese artistry. Relax from the bustle of the city in their lavish Parisian styled rooms with breathtaking floor to ceiling views over the modern skyline and are outfitted with state of the art technology. Sink into their sumptuous furnishings and sooth the senses in their luxurious marble bathroom with a waterfall shower. For the ultimate in VIP treatment book a room on their Executive level with 24 access to a dramatic bi level private club serving breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails and canapés.

Dining options are abundant from authentic Cantonese at Le Chinois to an international buffet to a classic steakhouse. Serving Western style cuisine in an elegant environment, Le Grill by award winning French chef Nicolas Vienne, is regarded as one of the best steakhouses in Guangzhou with a decidedly French twist. Enjoy theatrical tableside flambés, dry aged steaks, and artistically prepared fresh seafood and expertly paired wines from their chief sommelier, Joe Wen.

Getting to Guangzhou has never been easier with China Southern’s direct flights from JFK which is the largest airline in China and third largest in the world. For business and first class passengers relax and rejuvenate in your own private oasis at their luxuriously appointed Sky Pearl VIP Lounge which spans over 15,000 square feet with comfortable loungers, massage rooms and showers as well as an array of delicious Cantonese cuisine and delicacies. The JFK to Guangzhou flight uses a brand new 777-300 ER Boeing jet with 4 classes of service.

To truly fly in comfort, their Business Class seats extend 180 degrees to a fully flat bed with plenty of room to catch some much needed rest. One of the exclusive offerings of China Southern Airlines is their popular premium economy class that offers an elevated experience from Economy with an enlarged

seating pitch to 38” with 6 inches of additional legroom for a relaxing flight. All cabins are equipped with the world’s most advanced TopSeries AVANT fourth generation android touch screen -entertainment system featuring audio and video on demand, games, 3D maps, books, transit -information, in flight duty free sales and other services. China Southern has also collaborated with some of the best Cantonese chefs to prepare several authentic meals that showcase the delicate flavors of their classic dishes like a hot pot, braised caramelized pork, and lobster with a black bean sauce to create an unrivaled experience in the sky.

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Courtyard Entrance to the Rosewood Hotel

A SENSE OF PLACE The Rosewood Hotel London

By Joe Alexander High Holborn The most sophisticated new hotel in London is the Rosewood, which is centrally nestled into the celebrated West End of London at 252 High Holborn. The hotel is a favorite of Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, John Mayer, Elizabeth Hurley, international high society and the royals who all appreciate the privacy afforded by the hotel’s spacious courtyard. This hushed sanctuary is set back from the hustle and bustle of the city and is accessible only to guests and their vehicles conveniently leaving the pesky paparazzi literally at the gate. The first thing you notice as your Rolls Royce slips through the Rosewood’s majestic, domed carriage entrance is the historic character of this Belle Époque building designed and completed in 1914 by H. Percy Monckton. The principal façades of these buildings are all protected heritage sites with Listed Building status. This preservation work personifies the Rosewood Hotels & Resort’s core philosophy that each of their properties including The Carlyle in New York, the Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Jumby Bay in 96 | 25A www.25Amagazine.com

Antigua and the Rosewood Beijing in China all reflect “A Sense of Place®”. rosewoodhotels.com The Grand Manor House Wing The restoration of this historically rich property was overseen by the English Heritage Coalition to help assure the integrity of the site’s Banking Halls and the Rosewood’s seven-story marble staircase was maintained. This architectural tour de force made from seven different types of marble, some of which can no longer be found anywhere else in the world, ascends from either side of the entrance on High Holborn and rises through all the floors under a dramatic elliptical dome that rises to 166 feet. Its current value is estimated to be about $60 million dollars. The enchanting result is that the Rosewood has the ambience of a stylish London residence.

There are 262 perfectly appointed guestrooms and 44 suites that offer unparalleled privacy, warmth, quality and, dare I say it, nobility. Because

TOP LEFT: Grand Marble Staircase of the Rosewood Hotel BOTTOM LEFT: Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel RIGHT: Grand Premier Suite at the Rosewood Hotel

this is a repurposed and landmarked building, all the rooms have charming and surprising spaces that make you feel like you are in an elegant private home or flat. The Rosewood’s eight signature ‘house’ suites are among London’s grandest and most spacious. My favorite is the Grand Manor House Wing, the only suite in the world to have its very own postcode. It also boasts its own private entrance on High Holborn as well as a private elevator. This “house” reeks with Old World Charm yet has all the state of the art technology one would expect in a contemporary house. Of course this six-bedroom sweet suite with a terrace and wood-burning fireplace comes with a price, $30K per night, which is not a concern for the princes and moguls who call this their “home away from home.”

Scarfes Bar One of London’s chicest destinations is Scarfes Bar. This fun pub located in the Rosewood is named after the renowned British caricaturist Gerald Scarfe, who lent his ideas to the bar’s whimsical design. A number of Scarfe’s most amusing and conversational drawings, including those of Queen Elizabeth and the Beatles, dot the marble walls. He also created a living

canvas where the entertaining ‘artfully current’ corner is regularly updated to keep patrons abreast of current affairs. Designed by interior designer Martin Brudnizki, Scarfes evokes a hospitable ambiance complete with a roaring fire at one end and wooden bar running along the other. Over 1,000 antique books line the shelves throughout Scarfes, giving the space the charm of a private English Library. There is a wide assortment of chairs to be found here, which adds an artful glamour to the room. I liked the 1870 lollipop rocking chair from New York, the 1950’s cocktail chairs and the bar stools which were inspired by an Edwardian arm chair, all a perfect place to perch and have a glass of champagne before heading out to the theater.

Across the hotel’s courtyard is The Holborn Dining Room, which brings a young vibrant brasserie atmosphere to the historic quality of the space. The menu by Executive Chef Amandine Chaignot is a gourmand’s delight. Try the butter chicken or the Tawa Machli and finish with the poached Yorkshire Rhubarb or a Holborn Black Forest Coupe.

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Sense Bech House

ESCAPE TO MIAMI Glamour Awaits

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f it’s been a while since you’ve taken a trip to Miami do yourself a favor and book a flight as soon as possible. With a sun kissed tan, the lingering smell of Ban a Solei and unforgettable memories of late night fete’s we sit back and reflect on our most recent adventure.

bedding for a good night's sleep. Lavish toiletries for a luxurious bath.

And a fully-stocked minibar catering to your every craving. A wave of relaxation flows through the Blue Room (where we stayed), providing the perfect blend of tranquility and comfort.

In the heart of South Beach, where palms sway as waves roll gently ashore under luminous skies, we were able to experience the new and still true essence of Miami. Reinventing itself and becoming more luxurious than ever, our Miami getaway began at the Sense Beach House.

We suggest dining at the hotel’s restaurant, the Local House, known for serving up oyster martinis and some of the city’s best ceviche. Make sure you’re seated on the veranda for a view worth mentioning.

Upon check in, The Sense Beach House gives off a Montauk meets Malibu, surfer gypsy vibe. Rather than featuring the typical décor associated with South Beach, sleek, stark white with accents in contrasting color, Sense Beach House creates a comfortable, artsy and sophisticated atmosphere with warm neutrals, soft blues, sand tones and reclaimed wood floors and furnishings. The boutique hotel is located on 4th street and Ocean Drive, nestled in the upscale South of Fifth (“so-fi”) district. Walking distance from the best restaurants, shops, nightclubs and beaches the area has to offer.

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After lunch at Local House, we left the beach and headed over to Wynwood. One of the city's newest and trendiest neighborhoods, factories and warehouses line the streets and are now inhabited by creative types, more than 50 galleries, artist's studios, art complexes, private collections and museums – many of which we toured. The street art is what is really fascinating here. Pieces that are worth millions are there for all to see and admire, yet never to purchase.

If you go at night, check out the local haunt Naked Taco, which you didn’t hear from us, but has a secret door that opens into a sultry lounge. We spent the night dancing and sipping away on The Devil’s Daughter which is a daring blend of tequila, mint, lime and prosecco.

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Edition Hotel For the second half of our trip, we went a bit “James Bond”. Offering direct beach and Miami boardwalk access, immersed in luxury retail on Collins Ave. and only blocks from Lincoln Rd. and Espanola Way sits the new The Royal Palm South Beach. The hotel’s vintage and eclectic aesthetic, from the palm-lined and fountain-filled entrance to its midcentury décor, fits in perfectly with the area’s mix of glamour and beach. With reclaimed materials and original glass in many areas, antiquity is reimagined with contemporary style. Light and airy rooms are fashioned from chaste whites, with touches of calm greens and sophisticated wood furniture. Our all white ocean front rooms offered us a dazzling display of beachfront happiness.

The resort boasts countless amenities including two swimming pools, a plunge pool, poolside bar, The Pool and Beach Experience, a lobby lounge, a coffee bar, Privai Wellness + Spa – a full-service spa with salt-infused treatments, family offerings and play space for children, give: the shop – a retail shop offering carefully curated items, gift and sundries, and more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Be sure to stop by Byblos located in the hotel that has a menu of coastal and cultural mosaic, served family style in a convivial atmosphere .The Royal Palm, overall, illustrates the mystic of South Beach, past and present and we loved every minute of it.

If you have a few hours, take a walk straight down the boardwalk to the

Edition Hotel by Ian Schrager. Touted as the next generation urban resort, located in Mid-Beach—the historic “heart of Miami Beach” between South Beach and North Beach the Edition sits on a 3.5-acre private enclave stretching from Collins Avenue to the ocean shoreline. The “unlike anything you’ve ever seen before” décor is so intense that this drop dread gorgeous hotel evokes the deepest of senses. A custom scent permeates through the from the candy-colored ice skating ring to a bowling alley with balls designed by contemporary artists to a giant sandbox, private outdoor movie area with private teepes, cocktails in gold pineapples and an all white pool table you’ll be delighted in what you never knew you were missing. Every aspect of the traditional beach hotel has been re-imagined for the needs and desires of a new generation, and every thought given to enhancing a guest’s stay, whether for vacation, relaxation or work. Next trip, we’ll be sure to stay a night.

Whether you have a few days or a few weeks, be sure to head back to Miami and head to the oasis of Sense Beach House, enjoy a stay at the Royal Palm and make way to the Edition all on the beach. You’ll be thanking us later!

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SOUTHAMPTON INN Hamptons Hospitality for All Seasons

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By Salome Langvin

abor Day marks the unofficial end of the Hamptons “summer season,” but there are many facets of a visit to Southampton yearround that provide an enjoyable break from the fast paced life in New York City. In the fall, the weather is beautiful and the air is crisp until late into October. In addition, the upside of fewer people being around is that events such as the Hamptons International Film Festival are more accessible and enjoyable.

Southampton Inn remains the premier South Fork getaway all year long.

Located in the heart of the historic Village of Southampton, the Inn supports numerous social, cultural and outdoor activities that it shares with its visitors.

Enjoy your stay at the Southampton Inn throughout September and October where the weather in the Hamptons is ideal for a dip in the Inn’s 50-foot long heated pool open for guests through Columbus Day, and if the weather holds even longer. For guests preferring the beach they can enjoy the pristine beaches and warm ocean temperatures at nearby Cooper’s Beach, which no longer requires resident beach parking after Labor Day. In addition to beach activities, Local vineyard tours are both informative and enjoyable. Within walking distance of the Inn is Jobs Lane, a Southampton shopping destination where guests can enjoy end of season reductions.

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For dining options, visitors can unwind over breakfast at award-winning, onsite Café Oso where Chef Peter Ammar delights guests with his renowned pancakes, which are served with Vermont maple syrup and Chantilly cream.

For off-site dining, Southampton’s most famous year-round eateries are just steps away from the Inn and reservations are easier to acquire.

As a business venue, the Southampton Inn offers a mid-week special for those booking extended days where the Hamptons environment helps enable fresh thinking to benefit their business. The ideal location for hosting a corporate retreat, the property has 6,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space that includes a newly renovated conference rooms and ballroom for events, complimentary Wi-Fi and is close to transportation to and from New York City and its area airports. The Inn’s conference rooms are great places to host audio visual equipment for key presentations, utilize as administrative offices, host executive meetings or hold larger seminars.

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MAROONED ON MUSIC Experience the Sziget Festival

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n the Island. No, not this island. An island an ocean away. An island adrift between Buda and Pest, between east and west, between new artists and old ones. An island that in Hungarian is called simply, the Island. Dubbed the Island of Freedom, this island plays host to the annual international music festival called Sziget.

With over 441,000 guests from 95 different countries and over 300 bands from well 50 different countries, the 7 day extravaganza has rightfully earned its place among the world’s most comprehensive music festivals. As Fred Durst, lead singer of Limp Biskit proclaimed on the main stage this year: "This place has the best energy we’ve felt anywhere in the last ten years."

Boasting headliners like Robbie Williams, the Kings of Leon, Florence and the Machine, Paloma Faith, Tyler the Creator, Ellie Goulding, Marina and the Diamonds, Interpol, Major Lazar and Gogol Bordello to name just a few, the 24-hour showcases are not only a name-droppers paradise but a place in which to discover a menagerie of global talent both local and global. With everything from opera to folk to jazz to classical to world music, one would be hard put to find any whose preferences are not met. With an Artzone, designzone, sportzone, I ching Labiryth and a multitude of freestanding art structures reminiscent of Burning Man, there is a battery of non-music related activities in which to indulge.

Celebrating its 15th birthday in the festival this year is Magic Mirror, Sziget’s queer program venue where a series of films, talks, cabarets and highly renowned performances were enough to entice Pussy Riot into coming

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and joining the festivities. Visiting circuses, dance and theater companies… there are simply an endless battery of marquee events should one tire of the music. In addition to the myriad of ethnic fast food joints, gourmet kiosks, wine and cocktail bars and pubs, there is also a beach in which to cool off.

Adding to the extraordinary feel of the place is the fact that unlike many European festivals, the number of local youths is on par with the number of those visiting. And much to my own relief, local youth come to dance, drink and socialize rather than to get wasted or sloshed. Though the atmosphere is very relaxed, one quickly notes that there are few if any people selling or using drugs while the partying atmosphere is highly pervasive and charged with hormones. Although there is a large camping site for tents, public transportation was available in and out of the city on a 24-hour basis and, yes, mobile phones seemed to work at all times no matter how jam-packed the island got.

“Coachella, Lollapalooza, Roskilde, Isle of Wight, Reeding and Leeds… you name it, I been there,” confided Michael a New Yorker I ran into on the third day, “and I swear to you, my man, I have never partied so thoroughly anywhere. This place totally rocks.” He was going to explain in more detail but, fortunately, an impatient Hungarian girl tugged at his arm insisting that they’ll miss her favorite band if they don’t hurry.

As a minor nation state in its own right, Sziget Festival is one island where it’s worth getting stranded… well, at least once a year.

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KAREN WHITMAN Wows with Her Prints

By Melissa Rose & Matthew Rosenberg

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ward-winning printmaker and New York native, Karen Whitman, has loved art for as long as she could remember. Following her studies in etching and lithography at SUNY Buffalo, she took up the time-honored East Asian printing technique of woodblock printing. She sharpened her skills in the craft at the Woodstock School of Arts, where she made a habit of capturing the serene landscapes with paint. In 1992, she met fellow printmaker and reputed artist, Richard Pantell, whose words of praise and personal instruction have allowed Whitman to establish herself as an accomplished artist of multi-color and black and white linoleum block printing.

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Now settled in the Catskills community and managing an art studio with her husband, Whitman invites anyone in the area to experience her pioneer gallery. Her latest exhibition, “Painting the Town,� held from Aug. 8 - Sept. 20, 2015, expresses the day-to-day life of the other half, with special attention given to the workfolk that paint over the graffiti on buildings and billboards. Whereas the concept is rooted in the mundane existence of the toilers, the multi-colored, masterfully designed prints she creates are far from drab and attest to her mastery of the trade. With inspiration drawn from animated film and cartoons, her graphics couple wonder and mystery with iconic New York City markers, ranging from

towering bridges, kindling street lights, soot-saturated auto repair shops, and corner eateries where the door is always open. She ingeniously twists the scene to render New York City’s most thought of attributes into hazy, almost unrecognizable sights, setting her apart from other realist artists of the realist variety. Her daring and timeless objects d’art have been showcased at exhibits held not only in New York, but also Connecticut, New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Her intricate methods of design and complicated means of production demonstrate her dedication to the profession.

Her hallmark of divine distortion in the presentation of images continues to leave gallery goers in awe. From the choreography of colors to the worlds it inspires, Whitman’s art is as dynamic as it is rapturous.

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Guests enjoying the cocktail hour

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A PARTY AT KENSINGTON PALACE

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s a board member of HRP, the Historic Royal Palaces in London, I was privileged to attend at gala fundraiser at Kensington Palace, a Summer Party at the Palace. The HRP group are a non profit organization that takes care of the palaces, so fundraising is always an important part of their role.

Visitors, and items sold though the gift shops and websites, raise some of the funds.

The party, attended by several Americans, began with a red carpet reception, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served in front of the palace, followed by a sumptuous dinner inside the large rooms of the palace. Guests in formal attire were greeted by re-enactors in costumes from the Georgian period, and they chatted to guests as though it was 106 | 25A www.25Amagazine.com

several hundred years ago. I was asked my opinion on the colony of New Amsterdam, and what I thought about the French trying to purchase land in America. I was told “The Queen very much values your opinion.” The Queen at the time was Queen Caroline, and there was a little skit about her ladies in waiting dressing her.

Lucy Worsley, author , television presenter and Head Curator at HRP greeted the guests, as did HRP Chairman Rupert Gavin. The three hundred guests included British celebrities, models and people from the entertainment industry, and American designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife, handbag designer Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, (they stayed at the same hotel where I stayed, the Corinthia, but we didn’t run into each other.)

Lucy Woolsey, Head Curator

Anya Kalamon, Constance Cincotta, Victoria Crosby, Herman Gugig at the after party

Patrons of HRP their Royal Highnesses, Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent were also among the guests. Prince Michael is first cousin to the Queen. I have been asked about why Princess Michael is not called by her own name of Marie, and it is because protocol dictates that she takes her husband’s name because she was not born a princess, but a Baroness. Diana’s title was not really Princess Diana, as everybody called her, but Diana, Princess of Wales, because although she was Lady Diana before her marriage, she was not born a princess. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge will one day be Catherine, Princess of Wales, not Princess Catherine. (But I am sure people will still call her Princess Catherine.)

When everybody was seated in the dining rooms we were asked to rise for the prince and princess. Following the dinner and silent auction,

Princess Michael of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent at the cocktail party

guests were led by ladies in lighted costumes from the palace to the Orangery, a short walk through the garden.

The Orangery was originally a green house, built for Queen Anne in 1704, for the royal orange trees to survive the winter, but now it is an event space. After a spectacular fireworks display the after party was held there, with a DJ supplying popular music for dancing. Goody bags which included items from Estee Lauder and Jo Malone were distributed to the guests.

The following day Nicky Hilton married James Rothschild in the Orangery.

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SPLIA FUNDRAISER

By Victoria R. Crosby

SPLIA, The Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities held a cocktail party at Ballybung, the home of Elizabeth (Liz) and Dr. James Watson, on the grounds of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory overlooking Cold Spring Harbor.

Ballybung was designed by Centerbrook Architects and Planners inspired by 16th Century Palladian Villas of Italy, with touches of stylistic detailing of 19th Century English Regency and was built for the Watsons in 1994.

Upstairs guests could view Dr Watson’s many medals including the Nobel prize in 1962 as the co-discoverer in 1953 of the DNA double helix. The medal had been sold at auction last December for $4 million, which Dr. Watson donated, as was his motive for selling, to several charities. Two of which are on Long Island, the North Shore Lane Alliance and Long Island Cares. The medal was purchased by Alisher Usmanov, a Russian billionaire, who very generously

Guests enjoying the view of Cold Spring Harbor

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donated the medal back to Dr. Watson when they met in St. Petersburg in June.

In the Watson study there was also a gift on display from artist Dale Chihuly of a glass vase, with a personal note attached. At 87 Dr. Watson is still writing scientific papers, and still works at the lab in cancer research.

Liz Watson said they named their home, Ballybung, because of Jim Watson's Irish family roots, and the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Company, where the labs are now, was known as Bungtown, a bung was the name of the stopper for a barrel.

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Howard Grace and Susan Peterson

Diane Fagiola, Susan and Jeff Futter

Denyse Pugsley, Chris Fox and Diana Collins The honoree Dr James Watson and Alexandra Parsons Wolfe Executive Director of SPLIA

Dr. Watson's Nobel Prize Medal

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MACKAGE CELEBRATES THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST EXHIBITION Curated by Renowned Street Artist Bradley Theodore

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n August 19th the kickoff party was held for The Underground Artist Exhibition curated by Bradley Theodore at Mackage Soho in NYC. Mackage Co-Creative Directors and Co-Founders Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy collaborated with Bradley to transform the space into a unique art gallery, complementing the arrival of the Fall/Winter 2015 collection.

Mackage was founded in 1999 when Co-Creative Directors Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy created their first style; a modern double-breasted fitted coat that combined leather and wool into one design. Bradley Theodore is a prolific street artist known for many of his impressionistic murals depicting fashion icons. His work is signatured by his use of the skeleton as the inner life force of the subject while using bright colors to express the beauty within.

Bradley Theodore

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Eran Elfassy, Bradley Theodore, Nastia Liukin, Elisa Dahan

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456 DEVELOPMENT GROUP Chooses Autism Speaks

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rchitect Philip Rossillo and Builder John DeVito of 456 Development Group launched their latest project, 100 Crescent, during a Sunset Cocktail Party to benefit Autism Speaks.

Tennis Pro Cory Hubbard and 18-year-old rising star, Abraham Asaba, who can serve at speeds that exceed 130 mph played on the rooftop tennis court. Hubbard is the D1 Head Coach at Monmouth University where Asaba will be attending this fall.

high-end home development and to giving back to the community in that same gold-standard manner. Whether through environmentally friendly practices or charitable support, quality without compromise is a guiding principal of 456’s focus. 456 explains, “We are proud of our team's decision to support Autism Speaks. 456 Development Group chose to support Autism Speaks because of their mission to raise awareness and crack the puzzle for all those who struggle with autism.

The silent auction, which featured artwork from today’s hottest artists raised over $10,000 to benefit Autism Speaks.

100 Crescent is an environmentally conscious, luxury home that overlooks Mecox Bay and Flying Point Beach and features the first and only residential rooftop tennis court in the Hamptons.

456 Development Group is committed to establishing a new standard for

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25A THE 9TH ANNUAL GET WILD SUMMER BENEFIT HONORING APRIL GORNIK & ERIC FISCHL, AMY SULLIVAN & SUSAN PENZNER

By Clara Morgan | Photography By Rob Rich / SocietyAllure.com The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons celebrated another year of rehabilitating and successfully releasing animals back into the wild across Long Island with its annual GET WILD Summer Gala. The event was hosted by the Marder family at the Silas Marder Gallery in Bridgehampton, NY on Saturday, August 8, 2015 and honored artists April Gornik & Eric Fischl, Amy Sullivan and Real Estate Broker Susan Penzner.

Notable Attendees Included: Leslie Alexander; Leslie Alexander; April Gornik & Eric Fischl; Amy Sullivan; Susan Penzner; Peter Beard; Dina & Steve Hanson; Anne Hearst &Jay McInerney; Linda & Ben Lambert; Howard Lorber and Jeaninne Gourin; Nicole Miller; Tony Peck & Paula Peck; Jill Rappaport; Jay Schneiderman; Jean Shafiroff; Fred and Nancy Thiele; Anna Throne-Holst; Ginnie Frati; Shelley Berkoski.

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25A APOLLO IN THE HAMPTONS 2015 A NIGHT OF LEGENDS, THE CREEKS, EASTHAMPTON, NY

By Clara Morgan | Photography By PatrickMcMullan.com

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25A SUMMER PARTY SCENES A LUXURY HAMPTONS BRUNCH, A SUNFLOWER BENEFIT AND A DAY OF SHOPPING

By Clara Morgan

Sunflower Party Benefiting New York Center For Children: Gay Cioffi, Christine Rales ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Sunflower Party Benefiting New York Center For Children: Alyson Cambridge, Henry Buhl, Lauren Vernon ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Jean Shafiroff, Julie Ratner and Sequin Hosted Cocktails to Benefit The Ellen Hermanson Foundation: Jean Shafiroff, Gregory D’Elia ©PatrickMcMullan.com

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Jean Shafiroff, Julie Ratner and Sequin Hosted Cocktails to Benefit The Ellen Hermanson Foundation: Julie Ratner, Dr. Jonathan Aviv ©PatrickMcMullan.com

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25A SOCIETY SCENES FROM THE HAMPTONS TO NEW YORK

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Publicolor’s Summer Design Studio Student Exhibition at the Paula Cooper Gallery: Kaddijatou Hydara & Jai Imbrey

Animal Rescue Fund Bow Wow Meow Ball: Jean Shafiroff, Jackie Rogers ©PatrickMcMullan.com

Mamarazzi® and Rick Springfield Celebrate the Screening of Ricki and The Flash: Denise Albert, Rick Springfield

Noah Tepperberg’s 40th Birthday Bash at LAVO: Wass Stevens, Noah Tepperberg ©WireImage.com 120 | 25A www.25Amagazine.com

Voss Foundation Hosts Women Helping Women Luncheon at Osteria Salina: Jennifer Creel ©Patrice Casanova

Launch of Lisa Perry’s Pollock-Inspired Collection & Robyn Lea’s Book ‘Dinner With Jackson Pollock’: Francesca Pollock, Robyn Lea ©Courtesy of Assouline

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