Resident Magazine April 2017 Issue (New York, Hamptons, South Florida, Los Angeles)

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hillary Latos BEAUTY EDITOR Jennifer Pelaez CULTURE EDITOR Joe Alexander SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT George Wayne EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Nina Kullmann SOCIAL COLUMNIST Clara Morgan CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Norah Bradford ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Brad Balfour FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS Barry Bassis, Federic Collier, Nancy Colier, Elizabeth Darwen, Frank Debonair, Peter Elston, Ann Grenier, Carlos Lacayo, Sylvia Leon, Lisa Loverro, Bennett Marcus, Tammy Mark, Jane Pontarelli, Julie Sagoskin, Samina Quaglia, Haiting Tan, Mark Seruya, and Rory Winston

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CELEBRATE SPRING, CELEBRATE LIFE

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pril is one of my favorite months of the year which represents a rebirth and awakening from the depths of winter. Spring flowers are coming into bloom and New Yorkers can finally get out and enjoy the bounties of the season.

For our cover we chose the candid, witty and eternally upbeat Wendy Williams as our cover who has transformed herself physically and emotionally. As one of the most successful female talk show hosts in the country, Wendy dished on her weight loss, personal style, family life and her whirlwind of new projects. Dynamic, funny, honest and larger than life, Wendy Williams is a true inspiration.

Our fashion and beauty spread this month was inspired by the colorful and fanciful bonnets of Easter and the Kentucky Derby, which was beautifully shot by Andrew Werner.

This month we got to experience some of the new spring menus at some of our favorite spots in New York City to taste the best flavors of the season. From authentic cuisines of the Mediterranean to iconic New York steak houses, these are a true testament New York’s power dining scene.

With warmer temperatures abound we had spring travel on our mind. This month took us to the far ends of the earth in search of adventure and luxurious retreats. We ventured to the primal and untouched Galapagos Islands where time seems to have stood still to the unspoiled and arid natural landscapes of South Africa. We lived the life of luxury in Lake Como and highlighted weekend getaways to Miami, Quebec, Philadelphia, and South Beach.

Spring also marks the beginning of the social charity circuit with a whirlwind of soirees from New York to Miami. This month is all about celebrating the wonderful transformation of spring from our surroundings to change within ourselves.

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EDITOR’S NOTE Resident on the Digital Screen

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C-CAP’s 18th Anniversary

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ICONS & INFLUENCERS 30 Jason Flom

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Managing your Financial Risk

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FASHION & BEAUTY 40 Chapeau Chic

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Dr. Fox

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LUXE LIVING 56 Silver Towers

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CONTENTS

40 Chapeau Chic hat: Leah C. Couture Millinery

FINE DINING 58 blu on park

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dining out april 2017

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nicolas frezal of bagatelle

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bobby van’s steakhouse

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS this month Udo Spreitzenbarth is an international fashion, beauty and art photographer. He was born in Germany and resides in New York City.

Growing up in Germany, Udo developed an interest for photography, fashion and modeling early on. It was during his architecture studies when Udo realized his passion for being behind the camera. After being only one year in New York City, he photographed his first billboard campaign that landed on a screen in Times Square.

His editorial work has been featured in international issues of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire and many more. Udo has worked with numerous celebrities such as Meg Ryan, Tyra Banks, John Legend, Salma Hayek, Usher and The Beach Boys, just to mention a few.

His art photography has received international acclaim with a successful series of solo exhibitions in New York, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Shanghai and Beijing.

For this issue of Resident, Udo had the amazing Wendy Williams in front of his lens. www.udophotography.com | Instagram: @udophotography

It’s easy to describe New York based photographer and entrepreneur Andrew Werner – creative, passionate, and extraordinarily ambitious. When his finger pushes down to capture the view, it’s a picture perfect shot. His ability and passion to appreciate the beauty in each frame fosters his non-stop footage, imaginative, and innovative style.

Whether behind the camera or in front of the lens, Werner’s flair and drive continue to leave a lasting impression on tastemakers and scene shakers alike. Always with an eye to see people, spaces, and places in his own unique way, Werner’s portfolio encapsulates a vast array of moments that shape his outlook on the world.

Additionally, Werner took his love of fashion to the next level by embracing classic elegance and timeless style, resulting in the creation of Fleur’d Pins -- the perfect solution for men in need of the perfect accessory. Made in New York City, Fleur’d is ‘that something extra’ for the debonair gentleman. His line of handcrafted and bespoke men’s lapel flowers can be seen on international influencers and aesthetic aficionados.

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Lorraine Baker is one of the top imaging experts in the industry. Her work can be seen in many publications and campaigns worldwide. Top photographers and advertising clients trust her to bring out the best in their images.

She mastered the craft of enhancing images in a non-intrusive and natural way. When asked about the secret to her success, she always mentions the importance of communication and understanding the needs and visions of her clients. Some of her latest projects include a magazine cover and inside spread with Hollywood legend Meg Ryan, a jewelry billboard campaign in Europe, and of course the cover and editorial with Wendy Williams for Resident Magazine. www.lorrainebaker.de

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C-CAP CELEBRATES ITS 18thANNIVERSARY Photos by Steve Sands

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hef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern and Untitled and Studio Café at the Whitney Museum of American Art was honored in front of 700 guests at the 18th annual Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Benefit. This Grand Tasting raised nearly $1,000,000 to support scholarships as well as educational and career opportunities for disadvantaged youth pursuing careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The event showcased cuisine from an all-star lineup of New York City’s hottest chefs and restaurateurs, including Michael Anthony, C-CAP Board Co-Chair and chef Marcus Samuelsson, C-CAP Board Member and restaurateur Michael Stillman, 2016 Michelin Star Chefs, Abram Bissell, Daniel Boulud and Aaron Bludorn, John Fraser, Markus Glocker, Alfred Portale, Michael White; and Javi Estévez of La Tasquería de Javier Estévez (Madrid); as well as C-CAP alumni Giovanna Delli Compagni and Daniel Coward of Asiate, Cesar Gutierrez of Café Boulud, Betty Peña of Pig and Khao, Swainson Brown of The Writing Room, and Yvan Lemoine of Union Fare.

More than 60 New York City C-CAP high school students and alumni, eager to put their mark on the culinary world, assisted the chefs.

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Marcus Samuelsson

Guests with Richard Grausman

Richard Grausman, Michael Anthony, Marcus Samuelsson, Karen Brosius

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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE APRIL 2017

By Joe Alexander with Photographs by Patrick McMullan Hot New Broadway Shows & Movies The ever-fabulous Patti LuPone is back on Broadway playing beauty mogul Helena Rubinstein in the new musical War Paint. Her co-star is the irresistible Christine Ebersole who plays Elizabeth Arden; Rubinstein’s arch rival in the cosmetic world. This is a luminous night at the theatre where both stars chew up the scenery and belt out their numbers...It’s not only the ladies who are shining on the Great White Way, Jake Gyllenhaal is sexy in Sunday in the Park with George. The actor tackles the role of the revolutionary painter George Seurat who died at the age of 32 in 1891. This technologically stunning revival of this Stephen Sondheim musical has grown stronger with this new stage at the gloriously restored Hudson Theatre. The night I was there, Jake held up a handmade sign that said “Happy Birthday Mom.” So cute! …Movies are a lot cheaper than theatre tickets although the pickings are very slim this time of year. Scarlett Johansson who stars in the drama Ghost in the Shell based on the anime of the same name, confesses, “I definitely believe in plastic surgery. I don’t want to be an old hag. There’s no fun in that.”...Hugh Jackman stars in Logan, reprising his role as Wolverine, for what he claims is one last time and he might be telling the truth as he dies at the end of this killing spree. “Now I meet people with full-color Wolverine tattoos on their backs. Thank God I did okay, because I think if I hadn’t, they’d spit on me in the street.”... Sadly, Kong: Skull Island only scores when Kong fills the screen and I do mean fill the screen. You absolutely need to see this in 3D or forget it. The movie stars Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson who bombs as the dumb blonde. She says, “For some reason, chewing gum for me gets my brain going.” Chew more Brie, chew more.

Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio Fans of Marilyn Monroe and Yankee Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio have a chance to buy some of his personal items in time for the opening month of baseball game season in April.

M.S Rau Antiques has hit a home run by offering up the Clipper’s gold money clip for $25K (it was gifted to Joe at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 1949). Also for sale is a silver presentation tray by Cartier for $56K that was given to the baseball legend on his 70th Birthday. The final item is picture of DiMaggio at the funeral of his late wife Marilyn Monroe by Lawrence Schiller for $45K. rauantiques.com

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole @ the opening of War Paint

Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford @ the opening of Sunday in the Park with George

Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston @ the premiere of Kong: Skull Island

Bentley Meeker Lighting artist Bentley Meeker who has shown at the Whitney Museum and the National Arts Club returned to his Canadian roots with the pot themed show Weedworld. Meeker created an exhilarating immersive experience in a room filled by a blizzard of marijuana leaves created with light. This installation is a part of the #Grassland exhibit that opened at the Penticton Public Art Museum in British Columbia. pentictonartgallery.com The show features 50 artists who explore the culture, history and economic impact of marijuana on society. The exhibit is partially funded by the government and engages viewers in a political conversation about legalizing marijuana in Canada. Meeker plans to bring the show to NYC this summer. bentleymeeker.com Bonta Matthew McConaughey’s wife Camila Alves, pro-surfer Laird Hamilton and Tori Spelling’s younger brother, the actor Randy Spelling who has launched his own wellness website (reawaken.com) were spotted checking out new natural products at Expo West in Anaheim, California. Spelling was led to the booth of the new water beverage Bonta by four sexy models in tight dresses made to look like Bonta bottles. Royce Pinkwater, the visionary

Toby and Larry Milstein @ the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ribbon cutting

BEAUTY FASHION Editor Christine Schott Ledes, Symrise President Achim Daub @ in Paris

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behind the Mediterranean diet inspired beverage, was on hand to talk about the new drink to the stars. pinkwaterselect.com NewYork-Presbyterian A 5-million-dollar gift from the grandchildren of Vivian and the late Seymour Milstein to name the new Infant Cardiac Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital was celebrated at a dedication ceremony presided over by the hospital’s president Steven Corwin, M.D. Among the grandchildren on hand were young philanthropists Larry Milstein and his sister, Toby Milstein, who spoke about the contribution at a recent fundraiser emceed by Meredith Vieira, “We came together to continue our family’s legacy of supporting the Hospital. Heart health is very important to our family and for the next generation of the Milstein family to be able to help the next generation of patients is heartwarming.” The funds will help create a new 17-bed unit to care for the most vulnerable patients and is set to open in June. nyp.org

Daniella Paiewonsky and Lyle Reitzel @ Sailing Heals

Chef Michael Anthony and Harriette Rose Katz @ C-CAP

Bonta models and Royce Pinkwater @ Expo West

Michele Gallagher and Maggie Norris @Sailing Heals

Bentley Meeker lights up Canada

Fortuna Auction House Elizabeth Taylor and the Duchess of Windsor both treasured a diamond and ruby ‘Frog Bangle’ from the jeweler David Webb. The identical bracelet will be sold by the auction house Fortuna at their 5th Avenue show room in April. The bracelet, which is expected to sell for $25,000 last sold for $69,000 in 2013. Other gems from Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels will also go on the block. fortunaauction.com

BEAUTY FASHION 100th Anniversary Leaders of the beauty industry including Karine LeBret of L’Oreal, Sumit Bhasin of Coty, Lana Glazman of Estee Lauder, fragrance consultant Ann Gottlieb, Hermes perfumer Christine Nagel and Susan Plagemann of Vogue gathered to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of BEAUTY FASHION at the exclusive Cercle de l’Union Interalliee in Paris. Owner George Ledes toasted the event’s sponsor Achim Daub of Symrise . Other guests included celebrity “noses” Maurice Roucel, David Apel and Emilie Coppermann. Symrise which has a 220 year heritage in fine fragrance having enabled the creation of such iconic scents as Jicky by Guerlain through the innovation of synthetic Vanilla as well as the exquisite perfumery bases from Fabrique DeLaire, Shalimar, and more recently Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera and Comme des Garcons. beautyfashionfragrance.com Sailing Heals Boston Marathon bombing survivor Heather Abbott who lost her left leg in the tragic attack, walked the runway during designer Maggie Norris’ show at a yacht club in midtown. The show benefited Sailing Heals, which helps people with health issues through sailing. Norris, who has dressed Beyoncé, Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Obama presented a nautical themed collection to VIPs including jeweler Barbara Regna, Poker Queen Beth Shak, event planner Cristina Verger, Jean Shafiroff, vein specialist Dr. David Fox, beauty injectable expert Jane Scher and gallerist Lyle O. Reitzel. sailingheals.org C-CAP Daniel Boulud and Marcus Samuelsson joined 40 other top chefs for a grand tasting to benefit C-CAP (Careers through Culinary Arts Program), which funds scholarships for disadvantaged youth at Chelsea Piers. The evening honored Michael Anthony the Executive Chef from Gramercy Tavern. WCB’s Maurice DuBois served as the MC. The benefit was orchestrated by event planner Harriette Rose Katz of Gourmet Advisory Services who also founded The Chosen Few, an elite event collective. hrkchosenfew.com

Attorney Sal Strazzullo and his wife Alison @ Bar Primi

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Mayor de Blasio Power attorney Sal Strazzullo gave a lunch for Mayor de Blasio at Bar Primi. The Mayor told supporters, “We have the most jobs ever, the most tourists ever, the lowest crime we’ve ever had. The fire department is doing better, sanitation is doing better. I would argue your tax money is being used well. I want to show people that. I think if I can show them that more and more they’re going to feel more comfortable about paying their taxes.” Strazzullo also celebrated the opening of his fourth location in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. strazzullolaw.com

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While Flom is passionate about music, the satisfaction from helping others can’t compare. “There’s a joy in helping somebody go from empty clubs to headlining a big arena, but being able to have an impact on even one person, getting them out of a prison that they don’t belong in and how it affects their family– that’s a different kind of joy.”

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ason Flom is the powerhouse behind some of the hottest names in the music industry. As founder and CEO of Lava Records, he takes pride in watching his artists rise from obscurity. He has helmed several of the biggest labels and personally launched Katy Perry into superstardom. At the same time, Flom has devoted himself to fighting for social justice, working tirelessly to change people’s lives on an entirely different level.

A founding member of the Innocence Project, Flom stands at the forefront of criminal justice reform. Dedicated to helping the wrongly convicted regain their freedom and rebuild their lives, Flom is a modern day hero – fighting for truth and justice, and doing it the American way.

“From the time I was a young boy I had this almost primal need to help people who I found to be helpless. I can’t imagine being in a more helpless situation than to be trapped in the nightmare of a wrongful conviction, where you are actually innocent of a crime that you are accused, tried and convicted of and there’s no one there to help you,” Flom explains.

His recent endeavor is the Wrongful Conviction podcast, where he shares shocking stories of innocent people who have spent decades in prison for crimes they didn’t commit.

Now in its second season, Flom is hoping the podcast will continue to increase awareness and support for the cause.

He is donating a dollar towards the Innocence Project for

The prolific kingmaker and fervent philanthropist is the son of the late Joseph Flom, famed takeover attorney and documented American success story, and Jason’s kids are following in the giant Flom footsteps. Allison, 22, is ardently involved in civil rights. High school junior Mike is already in the music business, having brought two artists to Lava – Cemetery Sun and Stanaj.

As for the magic formula behind a superstar talent, Flom says music is subjective.

“Once in a while you hear a song and your hair stands up.

When I first met Lorde it was one of those moments.” He recalls, “David Geffen explained it as instincts. Everybody’s got them - it doesn’t mean you’re right - but if you don’t trust your instincts why would you expect anyone else to?”

Advice that Flom can offer his children or anyone trying to find success comes through personal anecdotes. “If you’re sure you’re right – don’t take no for an answer.

For instance Katy Perry - I met her and instantly had that tingly feeling like this girl’s going to be a star. When I went back and played it for my senior executives, the response was, ‘this is horrible - do not sign this’. The same is true with most of the biggest artists I’ve discovered. You have to be persistent.”

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MEET WEALTH MANAGER MARK DOMAN

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owadays, it is hard to find financial advisors that put their clients above their own profits. In some cases, people ended up broke or in jail because they chose to trust the wrong person. Wealth Manager Mark Doman, who is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of The Doman Group, manages approximately $200 million in assets, is convinced that it does not have to be this way. “I genuinely believe that anybody who is hired to be someone’s trusted financial advisor should have the legal obligation to do what is best for the client, not what is simply suitable.”

RM: Tell us a little bit about the concept of the “family office”.

MD: The concept is a simple one, which is that understanding your financial health is not just about your investments, it’s not just about your financial plan, your taxes or insurance, it’s about all four.

The purpose of the “family office” is to be a holistic trusted advisor for wealthy individuals and families.

RM: What makes the Doman Group special? How does it differ from other investment advisors?

MD: We’re unique because we started by focusing on wealth management for very successful Gen X’ers and millennials. They include notable names in the worlds investment banking, entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment. What makes us special is that we treat all of our clients, no matter their public profile, like ordinary people. Another big differentiator is that we are registered with the SEC

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as an investment advisor, which means we have a legal obligation to look out for our clients’ best interests for their investments.

RM: What are the advantages of working the Doman Group compared to a bank or large investment company?

MD: Our position is a simple one - which is for a client to house their assets at a big bank, but to obtain their investment advice independently from an advisor with a fiduciary duty to their clients.

Then, that client has the security of a big bank holding their money, but they’re also getting truly independent investment advice from us, as we are subject to the SEC’s Fiduciary Duty rule, where we have to objectively do what’s in a client’s best interests. If I worked inside in one of the banks as an advisor, our investment advice would be measured by what is simply suitable, not what is objectively best for the client. I think it’s a big advantage to

know that your advisor has to do what is best, not what is simply suitable for their clients..

RM: What is your process with people?

MD: My process always starts with understanding that person individually as well as their family dynamics. It’s about knowing your client very deeply.

I believe what you have to do is build is a financial plan before you can build an investment plan, and knowing their family dynamics is a big part of that.

RM: How do you then keep your clients?

MD: We don’t have any marketing. We have no sales team. We have no business development team. We focus purely on servicing our clients. We hold onto our clients, we service them, we talk to them constantly and they’re very proud of what we do for them, so we are flattered when they tell their friends about us. www.domangroup.com or markdoman1 (Twitter)

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MANAGING YOUR FINANCIAL RISK

By Mark Seruya

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s individuals, we all have different preferences when it comes to risk. Extreme sport enthusiasts, for instance, try inventive new twists on traditional activities, such as kitesurfing, BASE jumping (an acronym for building, antenna, span, earth), and snowboarding on rough terrain for adrenaline-pumping thrills. These pursuits all are inherently dangerous because of the uncontrollable variables at play. For many of us, however, the risk associated with these sports carries less appeal.

As investors, our preferences for risk often can dictate our investment strategy. When it comes to our finances, we typically look to our long-term goals rather than short-term thrills. Few of us are willing to jeopardize our savings, our emergency reserves, our kids’ college money, or our retirement funds on risky ventures.

The question of risk management is one of the most important considerations for our portfolios.

As investors, we seek to maximize returns and minimize risk, ensuring that our investment losses never exceed acceptable boundaries and account for variables as much as possible.

As a first step, we must decide how tolerant to volatility we are, a calculation that depends on our age, our income, our portfolio, and our anticipated future needs. Are we conservative, balanced, or aggressive? Typically, a young person is likely to be more aggressive, and someone nearing retirement more conservative. This calculation should be a logical, not emotional, one; it should be based on our life circumstances, not necessarily our temperament. Just because we have tried skydiving doesn’t mean we should be an aggressive investor.

Once that equation emerges, here are some additional considerations: Diversification: A portfolio constructed of different kinds of investments is key to long-term returns.

For example, one might consider bonds and growth stocks if retirement is a ways off, and solid dividend stocks and fixed income if the proverbial rocking

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chair looms in the near future.

International investments in strong companies, poised for growth, particularly in countries with vibrant economies, and assets easily and quickly converted to cash to take advantage of new investment opportunities that may arise in the short term should also be considered as components of a balanced portfolio.

Position sizing: Determining how much of a stock to own and adjusting it to reflect risk is essential and can best be calculated by a professional advisor who will take your risk tolerance and a host of market factors into account.

Valuation: The process of estimating the worth of an asset or company in order to know how and how much to invest in it. Some parameters for consideration include the company’s management, capital structure, liabilities, and market value.

Exit strategies: Two types of exit strategies exist – making a gain, or “take-profit,” and taking a loss, “stop-loss.” Both require presetting a point at which you will withdraw from the investment. This procedure enhances your chances of growing your portfolio as you eliminate emotion and reduce risk.

Our lives are full of risks. We purchase auto insurance to protect us from the dangers of driving, and homeowner’s insurance to protect our homes.

When we participate in sports – hopefully – we wear helmets and pads and take all possible precautions to stay safe. And with our hard-earned money, we take the advice of experts: we establish a balanced and prudent portfolio that safeguards as it grows our wealth.

Mark Seruya is a Managing Director with Sage Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in New York City. He can be reached at 212-903-7699 or mark.seruya@morganstanleypwm.com The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.

Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, or its affiliates.

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Motherhood is a B#TCH

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ill Kargman, who writes and stars in the hit TV show Odd Mom Out, was delighted to write the forward for her friend Lyss Stern’s new book, “Motherhood Is A B#TCH: 10 Steps to Regaining Your Sanity, Sexiness, and Inner Diva,” out April 18. “It was so heartfelt and real about how she felt as a mom, as a first time mom and how she reclaimed herself back,” Stern says, clearly touched.

Reclaiming Your Life The message behind the book, says Stern, is that once you become a mom, you don’t have to lose sight of who you are. “For me and for so many other moms out there, between working and taking care of the kids, and whether or not you’re a stay at home mom, so much of it becomes about the kids. And you forget about you as the woman and you forget about you as the wife.” It’s about reclaiming your life.

It offers tips about nutrition, date nights, shopping for lingerie, and letting yourself breathe. It’s also, Stern says, hilarious, with chapters like “Get Your Sh-t Together” and “You’ve Got a Mouth, Use It.” She emphasizes that most of the tips are things you can do on your own that don’t cost any money. “That’s the whole beauty of the book.

We’re not telling you to go to Chanel and drop X amount, we’re really giving you tidbits that you could put into your real life each and every day, for moms everywhere.”

Divalysscious Moms Stern knows from giving moms advice. Thirteen years ago she founded Divalysscious Moms, a networking company specifically for moms, with cool, chic, kid-friendly activities like a grand opening of the Fendi Kids boutique on Fifth Avenue.

There is usually swag in the form of gift bags, but most important, you get to have fun, and to meet other moms.

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Jill Kargman and Lyss Stern

Upper East Side Moms New mothers, especially, often feel isolated; Stern was there herself, and that’s how she came up with the idea. When her first son, Jackson, was born, Stern went to a new mother’s luncheon on the Upper East Side, and attendees couldn’t talk to one another or socialize, and the woman running it said, “Today we’re going to teach you how to breastfeed,” and a light bulb went off in her head.

“This is where you went to ‘meet’ new moms,” says Stern, now a mother of three, “but yet you weren’t allowed to talk to the new moms, the babies weren’t allowed to cry, and I was horrified by what I found.” She had an epiphany; her call to action would be to help other moms. She just had to figure out how.

“Fifty Shades of Grey” At that time, there were only a handful of Mommy blogs, so she was something of a pioneer. But ever since she was a girl, Stern has always been ahead of trends. DivaMoms launched E.L. James’s “Fifty Shades of Grey” book before anyone had heard of it. The events started as a grassroots movement, and her mom friends told their friends, and today, Divalysscious Moms reaches over one million moms directly. They call it an offline community, because they hold events all around New York

City and in the Hamptons. “Companies hire us to bring the moms in, because they’re tastemakers, they’re influencers, sometimes before it even officially opens to the public,” Stern explains.

Stokke Strollers Divalysscious Moms has launched everything from UPPAbaby Strollers to Stokke Strollers, which is part of an “influencer program.” “We gift moms strollers, diaper bags, whatever it may be that’s new and fabulous, and then they’re walking around on the street with it. And then every mom sees it and wants it. It’s similar to what the celebrities do, but we do it in the moms’ world.”

Super Saturday Her entrepreneurial endeavors include giving back; for ten years, she has run the children’s area at Super Saturday, the annual Hamptons ovarian cancer research fundraiser. It’s called Camp Divalysscious and features face painting, magic shows and more, plus activities for parents as well. Stern is also working with her husband to create a comedy television show called #NanaDoll about her widowed mother, who she says is a real character. www.divamoms.com

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Meet New York City’s New Finance Chair

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he New York Republican Party today announced the appointment of accomplished financial executive and civic leader Chele Chiavacci Farley as New York City Finance Chair. Ms. Chiavacci Farley will be charged with spearheading the committee’s fundraising operations in New York City heading into the important mayor’s race this year, where incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio faces multiple criminal investigations and consistently low jobapproval ratings.

“Chele Chiavacci-Farley is a whip-smart and respected professional who brings a wealth of connections to the position of New York City finance chair,” said State GOP Chairman Ed Cox. “As one one of New York City’s known and respected residents, she will utilize her longstanding community and professional ties to build out our fundraising operation heading into what will be the most important national election in 2017. We are fortunate to have Chele as an ambassador of our Party and to help ensure we have the resources to

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defeat Bill de Blasio.”

“I’m thrilled to accept the position of New York City Finance Chair for the State Republican Party,” said Chele Chiavacci Farley. “We just helped elect a Republican President, and now we are turning our sights to New York City, where we must make Bill de Blasio a one-term mayor. There is a real sense of excitement out there and I’m honored to take on the important task of making sure the Party has the resources it needs to reach voters about a better path forward for our great city.”

Ms. Chiavacci Farley currently serves as Partner and Managing Director of Mistral Capital International, a private equity firm in New York City, where she is responsible for global principal investments, primarily in the areas of energy and real estate. She currently sits on the Management Committee and Board of Directors of Palmilla San Jose Inmobiliaria, a luxury real estate resort development in

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She formerly was on several energy company boards, including that of Hocol, the third-largest energy producer in Colombia. She previously worked at UBS Capital and Goldman, Sachs. Chele also sits on the Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources Advisory Board, Stanford University’s Archeology Center Advisory Board, as well as the New York Alumni Board of the University.

Along with former Senator Bill Bradley, she is Co-Chair of the East Coast Advisory Board of Questbridge, which partners with 35 prestigious universities (including Stanford, Yale, Princeton & MIT) to send 2,000 smart low-income students to these schools annually and free of charge. She sits on the board of the WordPress Foundation, is active with the Alzheimer’s Association and is a member of their NYC Steering Committee.

Chele is also a member of YPO, the Young Presidents’ Organization, and sits on YPO’s Northeastern US Regional Board. Chele received both a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University.

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DR. FOX & JILL CARUSO

By Bennett Marcus

Exotic Veins s one of New York’s top vascular surgeons, Dr. David Fox not only treats the full spectrum of vein disease in spots like the legs, this board-certified physician is the one that people seek out for more specialized work. “We also take care of veins in what are sort of exotic locations,” Dr. Fox says. “Many people get spider veins on their face, around their nose; where the nose meets the cheek is a very common area. We also have patients that develop veins on their forehead or on their temple region, or on the side of their head.” “Veins on the hands, veins on the face, these are not veins that are going to be taken care of by the average practitioner.

These, what they call exotic veins, are really the domain of the specialist such as myself.” Likewise, he adds, people sometimes have prominent veins on their feet, and he is able to do procedures to make your feet have a more youthful appearance.

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New Anti Aging Techniques Dr. Fox uses state-of-the-art noninvasive techniques, a vast improvement over the traditional method, called “vein stripping,” which is a very uncomfortable procedure requiring a lot of recovery time. He instead performs what is called an endovenous laser ablation in which he can treat the vein in a minimally invasive way through a needle hole incision. This can be done in the office, the patient doesn’t have to go to the hospital, and it’s a much easier recovery period. The patient is up walking the same day and they’re usually back to work within another day or so, Dr. Fox says.

“Less is More“ Working alongside Dr. Fox at his Upper East Side practice is Jill Caruso, RN, a board certified aesthetic nurse who specializes in non-invasive and minimally invasive anti-aging treatments and clinical skin care. As clinical cosmetic director, she softens the signs of aging using injectable fillers, neurotoxins, chemical peels, lasers, and Kybella.

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one bothered by bulging veins in their hands. “It’s not uncommon that a person will get a facial rejuvenation procedure to look younger, say Botox or wrinkle fillers or Kybella,” Dr. Fox says. “And if you put their hands up next to their face you can see their age by looking at their hands, so I do procedures that would be considered hand rejuvenation where we make a more youthful appearance to the hands.” “Less is more” is Jill’s philosophy in using cosmetic injectables, keeping a client looking like their natural, beautiful, self and not overdoing it. That’s what people seek her out for, and she has even turned patients away if their esthetic is not what she thinks is best for them. “I don’t do it if it’s not going to fit their face,” she says.

“The Golden Ratio,” To assess a patient’s face, she uses something called “The Golden Ratio,” which Leonardo Da Vinci used, and many plastic surgeons use today.

With it, she measures the face to can see where they might be lacking something, or where something might be a little bit asymmetrical. She can fix that with cosmetic injectables. Jill is one of only 220 practitioners with credentials from the Plastic Surgery Nursing Board. The mother of two regularly participates in medical and aesthetic meetings, workshops and seminars to stay abreast of

the latest advances.

Celebrity Touch Dr. Fox opened Fox Vein Care in 2007, devoted to restoring beauty from the inside out. He teaches surgery residents and medical students at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he is an attending physician, and is a sought-after lecturer at national medical conferences, hospitals, and special interest groups all over the country. Dr. Fox received his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating Cum Laude in 1991, and completed his residency in surgery at the University of Rochester, where many nationally and internationally known vascular surgeons practice. During a post-residency fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago, he was awarded first prize in the 1997 Chicago Vascular Research Forum competition. While in Medical school he was awarded the Dora Savenor Memorial Prize for Excellence in Surgery. Although they declined to mention names, both Dr. Fox and Jill have treated highprofile actors, models, celebrities and socialites.

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ne of our favorite events of spring is Spa Week that happens from April 17-23 when the nation’s top spas offer their signature treatments at a highly discounted price of only $50 to recharge and rejuvenate back to your healthy self. From holistic salt therapy centers to detoxify the respiratory system, to standing in a -160 degree Cryotherapy Chamber to reduce cellulite and improve circulation, these signature services - normally valued at anywhere from $100 to $500 – will be available for just $50 each. Here are some of our favorite places to escape into a state of pure bliss.

RED DOOR SPA AT THE CHATWAL Escape from the bustle of Times Square to the peaceful sanctitude of the The Red Door Spa located in basement of The Chatwal. This paradise will let customers forget their busy daily routine, regardless of whether they choose to stay for a couple of hours or spend the night at The Chatwal. Their comprehensive spa menu makes sure everyone will fall into a state of luxurious deep relaxation.

Boasting a size of 2,400 square feet, the new Red Door Spa at The Chatwal includes three magnificent spa rooms, three private changing suites with steam showers, and a manicure and pedicure studio. Other luxurious amenities like the fitness center, saltwater lap pool, jacuzzi and a relaxation lounge with spa aperitifs add to this truly dreamlike oasis.

A variety massage offerings include the Signature Stress Melter Ritual, an integration of soothing services with an olive oil skin softening scrub, aroma therapeutic body wrap and massage which are perfect for all those that need to alleviate stress and aim for a peace of mind. The exclusive and original treatments, as well as the luxurious atmosphere turn all the hustle and bustle into a distant dream. www.thechatwalny.com/red-door-spa

L’INSTITUT SOTHYS Since their opening in 2005 in Manhattan, L’Institut Sothys New York is known for their quintessential French spa treatments. Using their renowned facial skincare line, their European facials allure their customers into a world of deep relaxation while hydrating and renewing the skin. In fact, Sothys estheticians are trained by estheticians from the Sothys Institut de Beaute in Paris, which makes them exceptional. Hence, the customers are provided with an extraordinary experience, which is part of Sothys authenticity. It is their goal to address every skin and body care need and make every customer feel comfortable with their own skin.

Their signature treatment is the soothing European Facial designed to maintain a healthy, clear complexion. A customized selection of Sothys products are chosen toaddress the current needs of your skin. Thorough cleansing followed by the application of an ampoule and treatment mask refresh the skin while a relaxing facial massage helps alleviate stress and provides a sense of wellness.

Interestingly, the spa boasts 10 treatment rooms and is the only comprehensive retail center in the United States that carries the entire range of Sothys products including facial care, body care, men’s care, sun care, makeup and specialty treatments. In case you do not know which product suits you best, the friendly and skillful staff will gladly help you find the perfect match. www.Sothys-usa.com

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rank, funny, and honest Wendy Williams has a personality larger than Manhattan with an uncanny wit that’s as sharp as a samurai’s sword. Known for her opinionated advice given to celebrities making tabloid headlines, Wendy’s appeal is not only her celebrity dish but her selfdeprecating honesty proving she’s a real person with flaws, and not just a celebrity talk show host on a pedestal. A testament to her popularity around the country, she is now in her ninth season The Wendy Williams show is already in its 9th season and renewed through 2020. Here Resident Magazine sat down with the dynamic and energetic Diva of Dish as she spoke about her latest projects, family life, successful dieting and her personal style. And if you can’t get enough of Wendy, tune in on weekdays at 10 am on Fox Network.

RM: Tell me a bit about the businesses you’re involved in- wigs, jewelry, clothingyou do it all!

WW: Ok, the wig thing didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to although I thought would be my best outside business. The problem is that people want the wigs to look like my wigs. I’m wild and messy, but mine are not wigs straight from the book, people don’t understand that. Though my wig started from the books, I put three pounds of hair in, dyed it and put the highlights in it, and cut baby hair. And my Wendy wigs didn’t quite reflect the wigs I wear.

But my clothing line has worked out very, very well especially with having a TV show where I can wear the pieces that appeal to women of a wide age gap.

I started with the pencil dress, wrap skirts, and wrapped dresses and the next thing was outerwear.

And now, I’m tipping my foot into home decor, which I’m very excited about because there is nothing better than great throws and sheets and cute things to put on your sink to hold your stuff.

You could go anywhere with home decor and it is very, very true to me. I’m a nester and nesting all the time. So that is one of my big outside successes, as well as my production company. We’ve done a

few really good things. Aailyah was Lifetime’s 2014 most watched movie. Whether you liked it or you hated it, you know that was one of our movies. I had a successful series on the Investigation Discovery channel.

RM: Tell me a bit about the novels you’ve written.

WW: I have three novels, it’s a trilogy, and my heroine’s name was Red Harper and she’s a radio personality in New York and she’s just really something else. The bitch you love to hate. I would love to make that a movie for TV. Or maybe a series. Also I have another novel, my main heroine is Kim Kind and she is a high power attorney who went to New York, ran into a pill problem, and falls in love with a bad boy. I would love to turn that into a movie or a series, but I don’t want to act in any of them.

You have to nail the right deals and you just can’t jump on anything. And that is where I’m glad that the show has come on into my life. Though it came a little bit later on in life, I have an appreciation for family and I would say I know exactly who I am. I don’t need to twerk at two o’clock in the morning anymore. Well, once a month I do that. But you know in my 20s that was the 7 day a week thing.

I’ve done it… I’ve lived. Going back to money, I respect this game, but I also respect good business partnerships. And I have no respect for a fast bug that is going to come back and bite me in the neck behind. We all stand to make more money. Well, except for the billionaires. Fortunately my husband and I we’re on the same page regarding yes, no, yes, no. Even our son gets that, he’s not easily impressed.

RM: How do your novels resonate with your fans?

WW: I think that in describing sex scenes and things like that people don’t necessarily look at me as that way, which I don’t know why. How does it resonate?

They resonate well. I had a couple on the NYT’s best seller list which is always nice, a little feather

in the cap. I’ve done seven books and I’d like to do more. I always work with a writing partner. I only have a few hours in a day to pull together the thoughts, and you get on the phone with your partner and talk it out and we make the deadline with the publisher.

RM: How closely do your characters reflect your own life?

WW: Each book has a piece of me in it. My first book was an autobiography which came out in 2001, Wendy’s Got the Heat. I’ve got more to write about though. Before I got my talk show, I remember my own mother, read my own book behind a cover of a fake book while laying on the beach because she was embarrassed. I talked about drugs, infidelity, and everything I wanted to talk about. But if the book isn’t necessarily for her, then don’t read it.

And then, Kim Kind comes from a low background but was a highly educated woman, who falls for this guy and everybody is like “Why?” and that would be my husband. And then regarding the radio DJ character, she was at the top of her game, and there are a lot of similarities with us, except for the parts that I don’t choose to play out loud, cursing people out, getting shot in front of the dry cleaners, getting a talk show, and each character has a little bit of me.

RM: How has motherhood and family life changed you?

WW: Well, first of all, I realized his junior prom is coming up in one week. Yet my 16 year old son has no interest in junior prom. He’s very, very college-minded which I know that I was at his age, too. He drove himself to his job this past weekend with his driving instructor. He has a bit of a social life and he runs track. You know what, it sounds cliché but in family you cannot think about yourself all the time. This is a business that can make you think about yourself all the time.

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Anybody treats it special. It’s such a stupid lie in a forest. In terms if you drink the coolaid It’s not good. So, living in Jersey and going back to my family is very grounding. I feel sorry for people who don’t have that especially at my particular point in life. Now, if you’re twenty years old, twerk.

Have fun. If you’re in your thirties still kinda have fun, but at some particular point you have to turn the music down and turn up a real life for yourself.

Whatever that real life is, I’m not judging. It doesn’t mean getting married or even having a significant other. It’s a great group of friends, I mean, that’s not my path, because I find it’s not the celebrity that changes, everybody around is what changes.

Which sucks.

RM: Tell me a bit about your diet, you’ve slimmed down quite a bit. What’s the secret?

WW: I lost 50 pounds that was no secret. My hair is thin, too thin for what I needed to be for a showgirl. I’m a big woman, a big personality and we can’t have what we want, unless we buy it. The first step was getting on the scale which read 195 pounds. I had no idea. That’s not the most I’ve weighed in my life, I hit 297 pounds when I delivered my son, but I’m tall and I carried it like a champ.

But, I did not want to go into 50, weighing 195 pounds because from what I hear when you turn 50, and I was 48 at the time, everything changes.

In my mind, I though “Oh my god!” on my 51st birthday my vagina is gonna dry up, I will no longer be able to lose weight, my breasts will drop to the floor and all this horrible stuff. So I took two years to lose the weight, slow and steady is the name of the game. I don’t break a sweat, a little Pilates here and there. Take the top bun off, and since I’m not allergic to anything, there was nothing that I cut out of my diet. Instead of eating the whole bag I only have two or three twizzlers for now and then eat the rest later. Just moderation.

And know I weigh a healthy 145. I’m 52 now, so I kept it for 2 years. Now, our family has been vegetarian for almost 2 years. And that has helped to keep it off I would imagine. Don’t have high

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blood pressure. I feel very healthy. I keep a fruitful, intimate life. And I also have a pretty youthful spirit.

It starts with the mind. I love to laugh and I love to have a good time. I have a healthy balance of both. I know how to get my work done otherwise this wouldn’t have happened. I have an app coming out too by the way. It’s being beta tested right now.

And so far, so good. People are loving it. The app will show me outside doing things that I normally do in my regular life, like taking pottery lessons.

RM: How would you describe your style?

WW: My personal style for the most part is very uniformed. Monday through Friday. I wear the same thing, but I have multiple colors. I love this particular long sleeve t-shirt, it displays my breasts very well. And I also have it in a turtle neck. This pair of leggings I happen to like very much because there’s no seam up the front. And these are my sneakers and my pompom from Wendy & HSN. What I do believe in is I believe in the best bags, the best coats, the best JEWELRY. This is what I also love about the partnership with HSN, if you go out and you spend $800 on a dress you have to think about proper wear. I didn’t grow up rich. So, that mentality stays in your mind. And I think it’s healthy. = If I pay $800 for this dress, and by the way it’s pink and red zebra striped, everybody is going to remember this damn dress. I can’t afford to buy a dress and then only wear it one time. So I buy a uniform. This is easy in the morning. Just throw on a wig and jump out into the car and then I’m here and they beautify me. When the day is over, I can’t wait to take it all off, hit the streets and head to the grocery store and other things that I have to do. That is my basic style for going to work on weekdays. There is something about circulation.

Jeans aren’t my favorite thing but when the time is right I love jeans, a t-shirt and heels with good make-up and a good bag. My style is simple, but if you squint there’s a lot of luxury. But you don’t see it. Because all you see is black leggings and a black t-shirt. And I have multiples of these. If you love something, I have 25 of them. I don’t like color.

Black and black. The color is in my personality.

Red leggings show dimples in your behind. I don’t want to have to think. It’s so easy. And with all the stuff here in the wardrobe, all the stuff at home I joke with my husband every time “Why do I stand in my closet trying to decide what to wear? We just go to what I like.” I like negligees. Neither my son nor my husbandare not embarrassed by it. I would never do anything to embarrass them but I certainly do have fun with fashion and I don’t take myself that seriously. When I have to go out in the evening sometimes I get something from wardrobe here and sometimes I get something at home. Look, I have a talk show. Even if I look like a mess, I will see you again tomorrow at 10am, and you always have the chance to come back with something else. I don’t feel the pressure to look my best all the time. I mean, it is what it is.

But the other thing, losing that 50 pounds has really made it nice to jump into anything. I no longer have to say does this make my butt look big or how does this look or I’m not wearing this, “Oh my god the wardrobe”-discussions in the morning used to be horrendous. And I don’t have a perfect body or anything, I know I still have my flaws, but it’s as good as it’s going to get and I like it. Even when I was a bigger girl though, in my 20s, when I met my husband I weighed 225, I always had dates. It’s all about the personality. You know, for whatever it’s with, it starts with the personality and a brighter look on life, making eye contact. Girls think it’s all about weight and you have to lose weight or even it’s all about education. You have to graduate with a four-year degree and then get your masters. No. I never had a problem with any boyfriends. Even when I was bigger. Never. That’s how I met my husband. I was a big girl. And I was having fun. I was popular on the radio. I always knew that I was going to work my way to the person I am inside. And we don’t use a home decorator.

I would never have somebody decorate our home.

It’s a very personal space. We have a dog that I love. A Cane Corso. He is a house dog. He is big.

He was also my model for a day.

Long Ivory coat by Genny Metallic belt by Genny White mesh crop top by Genny Sequin skirt by Sylvio Collection Shoes by Genny Earrings by Kavant & Sharart @swoonery.com Bracelet by Laruicci

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LUXE LIVING

TASTE OF HELL’S KITCHEN

By Nina Kullmann

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esident Magazine partnered with Silverstein Properties to present “A Taste of Hell’s Kitchen” on March 30th, an exclusive event which welcomed in the spring season and celebrated the explosive growth of Hell’s Kitchen with food from some of the best chefs in the neighborhood – accompanied by panoramic views of the Empire State Building and the Hudson River, from atop the 59th floor of the gleaming and luxurious Silver Towers.

A packed house of New York VIPs was treated to fabulous fare from some of the most popular restaurants in the neighborhood including 5 Napkin Burger, BEA, La Vela, Le Rivage, The Meatball Shop, Schmackary’s and Southern Hospitality. And refreshing spring beverages from Invo Coconut Water, Monkey Rum, and the New York Beer Company kept the party going.

Lisa Silverstein, Senior Vice President of Silverstein Properties, hosted the event to pay homage to her father, Larry Silverstein who had a vision for Hell’s Kitchen more than 30 years ago when he purchased the land where Silver Towers stands today.

Keep a look out for our May issue for a complete recap of this fun-filled event with must-see photos and an exclusive interview with Lisa Silverstein about why Hell’s Kitchen is one of the best places to live in Manhattan!

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BLU ON PARK

By Nina Kullman Photo by Miki Bodlovic

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oused in a charming and historic 1920s Upper East Side townhouse, Blu on Park offers unparalleled American cuisine created by the talented Executive Chef Rory O’Farrell in an extraordinary atmosphere. Spanning three floors, Blue on Park feels like you are dining in a friend’s posh home. The first floor is bedecked in a luxurious blue and gold palette featuring a bar and a lounge that serves innovative cocktails, selected wines and draft beer. Here guests can enjoy the lighter bar menu serving top-notch creations, such as Tuna Poke, which is a Hawaiian style tuna tartare, cucumber, baby radish and mango yuzu vinaigrette. Or enjoy their nightly happy hour from 5-7 that pairs delicious tapas and well priced cocktails.

The second floor is a mezzanine dining area, which feels like a sophisticated steakhouse. Customers can indulge in succulent steaks or Blu On Park’s famous oyster bar featuring an extensive raw bar.

Other delicacies include the mouthwatering crab cakes, herb roasted whole branzino and the wasabi pea tuna which speak to seafood lovers. For carnivores, try the dry aged Porterhouse, which is sufficient for two, or three, or even four people, or the Tomahawk, which is meant for two people.

do not want to pass on fish and meat, the restaurant’s signature gourmet dishes such as the 18oz. Ribeye and Grilled Wild Salmon are some of the most popular lunch items.

For lunch, guests can expect a wide range of gourmet dishes including vegan dishes as well. The delicious Kataifi Tofu features grilled vegetables, red pepper and lemon grass broth. For all those who

For high-end dining, Blu on Park is one of the Upper East Side’s prime destinations known for its luxurious atmosphere and incomparable contemporary menus. www.bluonpark.com

As brunch is a New York City institution, their indulgent brunch menu offers decadent choices such as Nutella Pancakes of Almond Crusted French Toast. For those with a savory palate try the more refined creations, such as the Burger à la Blu or the Pan Crusted Grouper Sandwich.

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DINING OUT

By Nina Kullman

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ith the transition to spring, some of our favorite restaurants are unveiling their new menus to reflect the bounty of the season. We delved into some of our favorite steakhouses as well as authentic Mediterranean haunts that felt like we traveled to Rome and the Greek Islands and visited a LES hotspot that reflects the diverse flavors of the neighborhood.

ANTICA PESA www.anticapesa.com When in Rome or Brooklyn, there’s Antica Pesa- a modern Italian restaurant located in the hip neighborhood of Williamsburg which is the sister restaurant to their original location in Trastevere, an equally happening neighborhood in Rome. The menu consists of typical Roman dishes served in a relaxed and fun atmosphere while its animated owner, Francesco Panella, bounces from table to table ensuring everyone is enjoying their dining experience.

As for the dishes themselves what can we say, other than come hungry! Antipasti consisted of prosciutto di Parma, served with fresh Bufala mozzarella in a filo crust, and grilled octopus with creamy mashed potatoes. Advancing to the pasta dish, their signature spaghetti cacio e pepe, was prepared to perfection and the main event, beef cheek cooked in a red wine sauce served with creamy polenta rounded out the already outstanding meal. It’s an evening to remember when dining at Antica Pesa where you’ll find the wine list strictly Italian, the ambience magical, and the crowd beautiful.

– By Lisa Loverro

CLANCEY www.clanceynyc.com Clancey is one of the newest hotspots to open in the Lower East Side that features delicious elevated comfort fare in an eclectic and lively atmosphere serving dinner and weekend brunch. Named for its proximity to Delancey, Clancey reflects the diverse heritage of the neighbourhood by incorporating Jewish, Latin and Asian influences in their comfort fare with a global twist. Cleverly named entrees such as Something Wrapped in Bacon on a Toothpick, The Best Chicken Satay You Ever Ate, Chargrilled Oysters, or an Obligatory Burger are as mouthwatering as they sound. This tongue in cheek humor also applies to their creative cocktail menu as well with dangerously delicious bespoke concoctions aptly named Drunk at Gray’s Papaya or Who’s Watching My Kids? As weekend brunch is a New York institution, get your decadence on with dishes like Fried Chicken Challah French Toast and an About to Be Famous Green Bloody Mary with vodka, tomatillo, celery, cucumber and Ancho Reyes. The dining room reflects the cool and eclectic vibe of the Lower East Side with exposed brick walls, reclaimed wood floors, tin ceilings, and a wall decorated in a collage of vintage movie posters from the 50s and 60s in this dynamic neighborhood that continues to flourish.

– By Hillary Latos

LOI ESTIATORIO www.loiestiatorio.com With a chic yet upscale casual atmosphere, Loi Estiatorio makes you feel like you’ve already arrived in one of the Greek islands. With specialties like Greek lasagna and lamb shanks, you can indulge in healthy, gourmet Greek cuisine and still fit into your skinny jeans. Before starting her namesake flagship restaurant, Maria opened a restaurant in Athens and another location on the Upper West Side. She is now known as one of the top women chefs in the country. With fresh ingredients and a huge selection of Greek wines, Loi Estiatorio is making Greek food inventive and fresh enough for any foodie. With new dishes daily and special menus for Fashion Week and movie premieres, this is not your average restaurant.

Her Loi-yal guests are more like family.When Maria is not traveling the globe or cooking at the White House, you can find her at her restaurant proudly displaying her cooking badges of honor. Whether you’re looking for a private event or an intimate dinner, Loi Estiatorio features the most authentic Greek experience in the city plus a guaranteed celeb sighting almost any day of the week.

– By Julie Sagoskin

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NISI ESTIATORIO www.nisinyc.com For a taste of the Greek Islands in the middle of Manhattan, is the charming Nisi Estiatorio in the West Village. Delve into fresh Mediterranean seafood prepared by the talented Executive Chef Nikola Karvelas who has worked alongside some of Greece’s famed chefs.

His passion for Mediterranean ingredients and cuisine led him to create the iconic Anassa Taverna in midtown Manhattan. Nisi reflects the casually chic vibe of Greece with a white and blue palette with light wood paneled walls and Greek ceramic plates that add an artful element. In warmer months enjoy the outdoor patio in the garden to feel like you are out of New York City. Delectable standouts on the menu include the flaky spanakopita, paper thin Nisi zucchini and eggplant chips, Lobster Moussaka with eggplant, zucchini and béchamel sauce, grilled octopus, Greek beef meatballs, lamb kebobs, and shrimp saganaki with tomato sauce, ouzo and feta cheese. End your perfect meal with one of their signature desserts like a flaky baklava with vanilla ice cream or a Greek yogurt mousse and you will feel one step closer to the Greek Islands.

– By Hillary Latos

NYY STEAK www.nyysteak.com Take me out to the ball game- or in this case to NYY Steak. Hoping to gaze at celebrities while cutting into your perfectly grilled USDA prime steak, the New York Yankees Steakhouse is calling your name. Since its opening in 2013, the restaurant hopes to combine Americans favorite dishes with their favorite sports and fans can admire the rare baseball memorabilia which adorn the walls. This midtown Manhattan hotspot serves up signature dishes like the 27-ounce NYY signature ribeye dry aged for 27 days, where you can #sayitwithsteak with custom engravings on the Long bone Ribeye. A perfect after work spot, everyday from 4-7 NYY steak offers Happy Hour specials with ½ priced drinks and bar snacks. Looking for comfort food but don’t want to leave feeling guilty, the pan seared scallops is the perfect dish. Enjoying a drink with the excitement of a Yankees game, patrons can look to the All American to cap off the adrenaline pumping night.

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ROCCO STEAKHOUSE www.roccosteakhouse.com Another addition to the uber hot Nomad dining scene is Rocco Steakhouse which is a modern take on the classic steakhouse. Catering to the power banker scene that proliferates the neighborhood, Rocco reflects the trappings of lofty living on a grand scale with high ceilings, tufted walls, mahogany panels, sumptuous leather banquettes and a private basement dining area serving lots of dry aged steaks and fresh local seafood. Named after owner Rocco Trotta, this is his first Manhattan outpost with other grand steakhouses in Westchester and Long Island. Start with classic seafood tower teaming with generous helpings of raw oysters and clams, chilled lobster, prawns or stone crab. Other hearty appetizers include crispy crab cakes, thick cut bacon, lobster salad or Rocco’s famous chopped salad. The area where Rocco’s excels is in their extensive selection of steaks dry aged on site. Delve into their classic renditions of favorites such as the spicy Cajun rubbed rib eye steak with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, tender filet mignon with mushroom sauce or au poivre, succulent broiled veal or lamb chops, and veal served Milanese style or parmesan.

Whether enjoying the power dining scene, a romantic tete a tete, or networking at the bustling bar, there is always action in this NoMad hotspot.

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agatelle in New York City is one of the most wonderful restaurants for a lively brunch, scrumptious lunch or a romantic dinner. The restaurant exudes an elegantly understated chic French ambience, inviting guests to not only enjoy their meal but also to embark on a culinary journey. With establishments in the some of the hottest locations around the world, such as Miami, St Tropez, Saint Barth, and Dubai, the brand has a loyal jetset following. “We try to put together the best plates we have everywhere,” explains Nicolas Frezal, who is the Executive Chef of Bagatelle in the Meatpacking District. “The Tartare de Thon Bagatelle with lime soy vinaigrette and avocado salad and the Steak Tartare Croustillant with crispy rice cakes is one of Bagatelle’s signatures.”

Executive Chef Nicolas Frezal grew up in the South of France and was raised in Montpellier.

At the age of 14 he started his culinary training.

After he earned his culinary degree, Nicolas Frezal worked at Le Castel Ronceray in Montpellier, Hotel Restaurant Le Meurice and Restaurant L’ami Jean. Later he moved to New York where he worked at Daniel Boulud’s namesake restaurant Daniel and Jean Georges’, The Mark, until he joined Bagatelle NY in 2014. During this time, he stayed true to his roots. However, he developed a passion for other nation’s specialties, as well. “New York is a very interesting city. You find things that you can’t find in France. You have Mexican food, Italian food, French food. It’s a special place where everything comes together!”

Still, some things remain the same. When Resident Magazine asked him about his most iconic dish he immediately answered: “The Truffle Roasted Chicken!” It seems even after all this time, this famous dish is and will remain Bagatelle’s classic go-to culinary piece de resistance.

His favorite plate, however, is something entirely different. “I like the Salade Bagatelle. I love the vinaigrette.” Both dishes are incredibly tempting, but Nicolas Frezal let us in on a secret: “Tuna, mussels and lobster are the “it” ingredients for this Spring season. The linguine lobster features a special tomato sauce that really sets Bagatelle’s Spring menu apart from other restaurants in New York.” After one visit to Bagatelle you will be hooked on Nicolas Frezal’s gastronomic creations, which will rapture you and send you on an incomparable taste adventure. www.bistrotbagatelle.com

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NICOLAS FREZAL Bagatelle’s Executive Chef

By Nina Kullmann

HARRISON, NEW YORK Only a short 35 minutes’ to Manhattan, this glorious Harrison estate feels far away in the country... Stunning architecture, museum quality restorations, and modern-day appointments blend together in this spaciously renovated 12-room home. There is an awe-inspiring great room with 30’ ceilings & majestic windows capturing panoramic views of the park-like grounds. An English conservatory & a separate garden room invite the cheerful natural beauty of the surrounding gardens inside. EIK with Chef’s amenities and welcoming fireplace.The sumptuous master suite features a vaulted ceiling, lovely fireplace, private terrace and his & her baths. Two additional living spaces include the charming guest house w/ bedroom, kitchen & bath. The pool house with cabana room, spa bath, gym & a kitchen for summertime parties. One of the few premier estates consisting of 5 separate tax lots on nearly 12 spectacular acres. This magnificent home is all so private with an exceptional location!

$6,750,000 Contact Sula Pearlman at (914) 393-4104 for all inquiries about this property.

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BOBBY VAN’S STEAKHOUSE Central Park South Welcomes Iconic Steakhouse

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obby Van’s Steakhouse has earned its place as a venerable New York institution, thanks in part to a continued commitment to cooking techniques perfected years ago by the founding fathers of New York steakhouse cuisine.

Celebrating its 48th Anniversary this 2017, Bobby Van’s has grown from its original home in Bridgehampton, NY, and now includes a repertoire of ten fine restaurants that offer the refined style of a classic New York City steakhouse.

The newest addition is Bobby Van’s on 40 Central Park South, a highly coveted location just steps away from the Plaza Hotel, and overlooking Central Park. The new restaurant officially opened its doors in late March 2017, inviting diners to the same exquisitely prepared dining experience as its sister restaurants, in addition to a special Saturday and Sunday brunch.

The new restaurant is proud to announce Executive Chef Ted Rozzi who has crafted a menu of delectable dishes such as Crispy Calamari, Lemon Pepper Shrimp and Maxie’s Meatballs for Starter and Veal Milanese, Chilean Seabass and N.Y. Sirloin Steak for Entrée. The restaurant also

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offers a wide variety of dining options outside of prime beef and seafood, including supremely-prepared pastas, wood-fired pizzas and freshly tossed salads. To accompany the meal, diners have a choice of delicious sides, which include Cauliflower Carbonara, Thick Cut Applewood Bacon and Sautéed Mushrooms.

A quintessential steakhouse, Bobby Van’s is at the roots of the New York steakhouse family tree, with strong employee connections to original famed eateries. It is restaurants like Bobby Van’s that have inspired a legion of imitators, but Bobby Van’s still shines as a premier authentic steakhouse. When restaurateur and Chef Robert Dickert - the great-nephew of steakhouse legend Peter Luger - joined the Bobby Van’s team in 1996, he brought with him a wealth of family knowledge and tradition. These traditions of quality food and superior customer service are still the hallmark of Bobby Van’s dining experience today. Dickert remains at Bobby Van’s where he helps to oversee the all-important process of selecting and dry aging the kitchen’s quality prime beef.

The process of dry aging its USDA prime qual-

ity beef is key to developing the superior flavor of Bobby Van’s’ steaks, which they do “the old fashioned way”. Once the team has carefully selected well-raised and well-marbled steak, it is aged in a specially-designed, humidity-controlled room for up to 28 days, which tenderizes it and enriches the flavor. Prime beef aside, the kitchen imports the majority of their seafood from overseas, selecting only the best. The tuna is sourced from the Maldives, the Branzino from Spain, and the salmon from Scotland. Locally, Bobby Van’s seafood supplier has a fleet of 30 fishing boats providing the kitchen with the freshest fish and shellfish daily.

Bobby Van’s décor is elegant yet warm with white table cloths and wood accents. It is the ideal dining destination for an intimate dinner as well as for larger groups or special occasions. The Central Park location offers beautiful views in a convenient and central location.

40 Central Park South, New York www.bobbyvans.com

OWEN BOLLER MAKES MEGA MOVE

Af ter 2 record breaking years in the Catskills, O wen Boller lef t his comfor t zone of upstate luxur y sales to embrace the challenge of selling dreams in New York Cit y. At the age of 19, O wen became obsessed with real estate and spent his first years picking up momentum in a market he knew he could conquer. Within a year, Boller had opened a boutique real estate firm in the Catskills, working primarily with second homeowners seeking a weekend getaway from New York Cit y. Af ter building a solid reputation and a staggering database of clients, Boller shif ted gears to join New York Cit y’s number one real estate firm, Douglas Elliman, where he works with the award winning and well respected Anders | Ekroth team at their flagship M adison Avenue of fice.

OWEN BOLLER Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker O: 212.891.7051 C: 845.707.5556 owen.boller@elliman.com

575 MADISON AVENUE, NY, NY 10022. 212.891.7000 © 2017 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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RAM’S HEAD INN The Gourmet Side of Shelter Island

By Nina Kullmann Photos by Evan Guttman EvanWasHerePhotography.com

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he Ram’s Head Inn is best known as a farm-to-table restaurant on Shelter Island, where its culinary team sources herbs, fruits, and vegetables from the restaurant’s own garden offering an extraordinary experience with their seasonally focused menus and reopens this April.

Owners James and Linda Eklund just recently announced their new Executive Chef for the upcoming 2017 season, Matt Murphy whose menu is influenced by his travels in Italy and Europe.

His innovative ideas and wealth of fine dining experience will greatly contribute to the restaurant’s menu. In fact, he created several new items for the bar menu for Ram’s Head cocktail & music lounge, Harbor Hall. Working in some of the top kitchens in NYC, Murphy has held sous chef positions at the Ritz Carlton, the Rainbow Room, and The Russian Tea Room. Additionaly he held executive chef positions at A.R.OC, Broadway Grill, La Colombe D’or, Melrose Hotel in Washington DC, the Centerport Yacht Club, and Jedidiah Hawkins Inn. After working with such great restaurants, Matt Murphy settled on Long Island and opened An-

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tares Café in Greenport. USA Today eventually named it one of the best ten restaurants on Long Island. Afterwards he opened The Kitchen at Greenport, and was inducted into the Chef 2000 Group in 1996. At the helm of the Rams Head Inn’s brunch, lunch and dinner menu, he plans to continue using locally sourced ingredients while revamping the menu. This spring diners will certainly look forward to enjoying his latest creations.

“Matt will complete the full fine dining/farm-to-table experience that we have provided our guests since the early 90’s,” said Linda Eklund, owner of the Ram’s Head Inn. “His passion for food and knowledge of the abundance of ‘local delicacies’ make him the perfect fit for the Ram’s Head” noted Mrs. Eklund.

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MOZZARELLA & VINO

Direction and flowers, graphic design, and customer relations, to make sure that guests are not only exposed to a wonderful gastronomical event on the table, but to a whole sensorial experience.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Italian Eatery

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ocated in Midtown Manhattan just steps from MOMA is sleek antipasti and wine restaurant Mozzarella & Vino, owned by husband-and-wife-team Gianfranco Sorrentino and Paula Bolla-Sorrentino. The talented Chef Vito Gnazzo offers diners a delectable menu that reflects the simplicity of authentic Italian ingredients, with a heavy emphasis on the Mozzarella di Bufala Campania, Italian cheeses and affettati. Based mostly on classic Italian antipasti, such as arancini, panzarotti and mozzarella rolls, the restaurant also serves a wonderful selection of paninis, soups, salads, and of course mozzarella in all shapes and combinations - even on desserts.

The restaurant continuously attracts a wide array of celebrities, including Paul McCartney, Glenn Lowery, Greg Proops and Andre Leon Talley.

Mozzarella & Vino’s enoteca style bar focuses on showcasing smaller family estate wines and independent Italian winemakers. A variety of wines by the glass are offered, as well as by the bottle.

The selection greatly varies due to constant new discoveries. Signature dishes include Buffalo Mozzarella Roll Filled with Prosciutto San Daniele with a light pesto sauce served with baby arugula; Oven Roasted Veal Brisket served with sautéed spinach; and “Ravioli del Giorno,” homemade ravioli of the day. Diners can also enjoy a selection of homemade desserts, such as Vanilla Panna Cotta with strawberries, Dark Chocolate and Almond Cake with pistachio gelato, and Artisanal Italian Gelati and Sorbetti, all made in-house!

The Sorrentinos are committed to producing top quality Southern Italian gastronomy, to the use of authentic ingredients, and to keeping the tradition of Italian culture, and hospitality, vibrant and passionate. Chef Vito Gnazzo, formerly of three Michelin-starred restaurant Antica Osteria del Ponte and world-renowned REX il Ristorante in Los Angeles, is known for his “farm to table” approach to Southern Italian dining, something

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that attracts locals and visitors alike to Mozzarella & Vino and its sister restaurants Il Gattopardo and The Leopard at des Artistes. His commitment to bringing the best of the Italian culinary traditions to all of his creations has led to him being awarded two stars by The New York Times and two and half stars by the New York Post.

Originally from Naples, Italy, Gianfranco Sorrentino carries over 40 years of experience in restaurant management from the Quisitana Hotel in Capri, Dorchester Hotel in London, Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo, Bice restaurant in New York, Sette MoMA restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art of New York, and Union Bar & Grill in Great Barrington, MA. In September 2001, Sorrentino opened Il Gattopardo, just across from MoMA, and most recently (2011) the Sorrentinos embarked on one of the most rewarding journeys of their careers; the re-birth of the restaurant at New York landmark Hotel des Artistes.

Brazilian born and raised, of Italian parents from Veneto, Paula BollaSorrentino is passionate for art, design and Italian culture. With fashion and design background, she had the opportunity of traveling around the world with top fashion designers, as well as worked in one of the most prestigious design firms of New York, Pentagram Design, as Graphic Designer. Graduated from FIT, but with the hospitality industry in her heart, Paula runs all visual and organizational aspects of the company, from Art

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About Mozzarella & Vino Mozzarella & Vino is located at the former Il Gattopardo space, at 33 west 54th Street in New York’s Midtown neighborhood. Talented Chef Vito Gnazzo is responsible for the delectable menu that reflects the simplicity of authentic Italian ingredients, with a heavy emphasis on the Mozzarella di bufala Campania, Italian cheeses and affettati. The enoteca style bar focuses on showcasing smaller family estate wines and independent Italian winemakers.

Gnazzo is the ultimate artist behind the Southern Italian menus at Il Gattopardo group’s three restaurants: Il Gattopardo, The Leopard at des Artistes and Mozzarella & Vino, along with their busy Il Gattopardo Catering division.

For more information, call (646) 692-8849, or visit www.mozzarellaevino.com Facebook: mozzarellaevino Instagram: mozzarellaevino Twitter: @MozzarellaeVino Mozzarella & Vino 33 West 54th Street (Between 5th & 6th Ave) New York, NY 10019 Open Daily: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

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This grand stone manor is set on 2 prime acres with pool, spa and tennis court. Built to the highest standard with hand chiseled stone exterior and slate roof, this elegant resident showcases soaring ceilings with walls of glass overlooking the private manicured grounds. Extraordinary attention to quality and detail is evident throughout this luxurious estate with an open floor plan , fabulous great room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with pizza oven, serene master suite plus 4 en-suite bedrooms. Simply perfect!! price: $10,500,000

COLONIAL MANOR

PRISTIGIOUS RIO VISTA

This custom built Colonial Manor is set on a manicured acre with pool and pool house. This home showcases over 7000 square feet of luxurious living space plus a finished lower level. Complete with 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 1 half baths, this home offers a well-designed open floor plan, elegant two story entrance foyer, banquet dining room, formal living room, cherry library with fireplace, great room with fireplace and gourmet kitchen with breakfast room overlooking the private grounds. The second level offers a serene master suite with fireplace and luxurious master bath plus four additional bedrooms and three baths. Enjoy Alpine’s award winning schools and low real estate taxes just 7 miles from NYC. Price: $4,275,000

This elegant brick colonial is set on two lush acres located in Rio Vista also known as Alpine’s Gold Coast. The estate offers classic and timeless architecture and showcases approximately9000 square feet of well-appointed living space.

The dramatic entrance foyer with 17’ ceiling sets the tone for this 14 room, 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath residence with mahogany library with fireplace, warm and inviting family with custom built-ins and gourmet kitchen. Enjoy Alpine’s low taxes, excellent school system and close proximity to Manhattan Price: $3,928,000w

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his brick colonial is timeless in architecture and simply elegant in design. This residence showcases luxurious living space with high ceilings, an open floor plan and extraordinary attention to detail and quality. Located on one of Tenafly’s most desirable cul-de-sacs, this private acre is complete with pool. This 15 room residence showcases, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, mahogany library, high ceilings with architectural moldings, 3 fireplaces and exquisite finishes throughout.

Complete with all amenities including a generator.

Price: $2,825,000

New construction built to an extremely high standard with extraordinary attention to architectural details. The elegant foyer with 10’ ceiling, contemporary paneled walls and herringbone floors sets the tone for this modern open floor plan. This home showcases 11 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 5.5 designer baths, 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, stunning Downview kitchen, fireplace and all amenities including spa room with large sauna. Set on Tenafly’s East Hill and convenient to award winning schools, Houses of Worship and vibrant town center.

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CLASSIC COLONIAL

Pristine brick colonial set on 1.22 acres at the end of a cul-desac with pool, spa, cabana and a fabulous covered patio area with built barbeque and sitting area. This custom built home showcases 2 story foyer, large rooms for entertaining and casual living, 5 bedroom, 5 full bathrooms 2 powder rooms.

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YUMBOX Introducing Healthy, French Bento-Style Lunching

By Elizabeth Darwen

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o as Elsa Pataky, wife of Home and Away star Chris Hemsworth, and add a dash of chicness and convenience to your lunch, picnic or snack time with the colorful bento-style lunchbox from Yumbox.

The stylish container is designed for convenient lunching on the go and is made with high quality, super durable, BPA-free, food-safe materials. While Yumbox is fun to use and a pleasure to pack, it is also an educational tool that helps children develop healthy eating habits.

Yumbox not only cleans easily and saves money, it also helps reduce waste. Its original design features a bento-like tray with one lid that seals all compartments, designated food groups to encourage and assist in packing a balanced meal, for built-in portion control. Founders, Maia Neumann & Daniela Devitt, are both proponents of the Mediterranean diet which reinforces moderation and balance. Their hope is that Yumbox will be a great tool to easily integrate those concepts into your lifestyle.

Inspiration came from the French school lunches served to Maia’s children daily. The emphasis in France is on balance, variety, taste and nutrition. Yumbox was dreamed up to allow everyone to replicate that same balance and nutrition, regardless of where they live. Yumbox comes in 4 variations, with an option for every occasion: Yumbox Original contains 6 compartments (five ½ cup portions + dip), Yumbox Panino contains 4 compartments (one 2 cup + two ½ cup portions + dip, Yumbox Tapas contains 4 & 5 compartments (larger portions, 3.5 cups), and Yumbox MiniSnack contains 3 compartments (one ¾ cup + 1/3 cup portions + dip). www.yumboxlunch.com

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A STEP BACK IN TIME THE LANGFORD HOTEL

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or a step back in time to Miami’s Art Deco beginnings, The Langford Hotel is housed within the historic 1925 Miami National Bank located in Downtown Miami. In an area characterized by new developments and modern high rises, this perfectly preserved historic hotel pays homage to Miami’s industrialist past contextualized in the face of Miami’s future. Feeling more like a city hotel rather than a beachside resort, this landmark property has been completely renovated for a new generation of sophisticated travelers.

The 126 elegant rooms and suites feature a modern residential style. King- and queen-sized beds exude pure relaxation while spacious work areas and luxurious bathrooms perfect the rooms. This is a welcome respite from the non stop action of South Beach.

For contemporary American cuisine, the Pubbelly Station reflects the cultural diversity of America, and is designed like a traditional train station. The restaurant’s Chef José Mendin has created an original and adaptable menu that is bursting with immense flavors. A must try is the Stone Crab Station, that provides a unique culinary experience.

One of the hottest downtown Miami spots is Pawn Broker located on the rooftop. Popular with locals and visitors alike is their popular boozy brunch sessions replete with banquettes and bottle service under the Miami sun with a DJ that provides the vibes. Whether you are keeping the party going in a city that doesn’t sleep, cure a hangover with their customized bloody mary menu paired with decadent brunch bites with an international flair.

The Langford Hotel is not just the perfect place for your next holiday, it is also a great location for meetings and events. White oak floors and stylish

Khouri Guzman furnishings create a professional and luxurious atmosphere. According to the Langford, the meeting rooms pair the convenience of a downtown location with the business services and amenities of a modern luxury hotel.

To take advantage of its downtown location, the hotel provides several special offers allowing you to explore the vibrant area. The Shop, Ride & Dine in Style package includes breakfast and transportation for a shopping tour to one of Miami’s premier shopping destinations. The Stay & Play Package offers complimentary valet parking and an enjoyable Pre-Game or Theater Dinner with a welcome cocktail or brunch on Sunday.

A stay at The Langford Hotel will immerse you into Miami’s historic past while surrounding yourself in pure luxury, showing a different side of Miami. www.langfordhotelmiami.com

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SOUTH AFRICA THE HIDDEN PLANETS OF OUR WORLD

By Rory Winston

South Africa - *see under: apartheid, Mandela, and wildlife.

the world and our place in it. A South Africa with its own hidden planets.

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Arriving at the Fairlawn, a Boutique hotel on the outskirts of Johannesburg, is like venturing into Nadine Gordimer’s Occasion for Loving. The French provincial suite with Eastern motifs evokes

ere a dictionary to exist based on the popular associations certain words have for us, this is likely how it would read. The very mention of South Africa culls forth televised moments, debate-worthy issues and the headlines that informed our youth. For many, South Africa has become no more than a metaphor – a place on the map that has been relegated to serve as a symbol for post-apartheid, a remote destination located somewhere between the History Channel and National Geographic, a series of exotic mental images accompanied either by Peter Gabriel’s Biko or by a faux ethnic soundtrack born in Hollywood. Of course, there exists another South Africa – one whose diverse landscape remains in constant dialogue with its many enduring cultures, one replete in memorable images, tastes, sounds and scents, one that leaves a permanent mark on our understanding of

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precisely the sort of lost world that the novel’s main character, Jessica Stilwell, would have occupied. The property is built on a former estate that retains both its colonial whimsy and grandeur. It is the kind of luxury that exudes permanence, the kind that could only have been conceived under a social order that thought itself invincible.

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Leaving the metropolis is like departing in search of other planets – it’s an awe-inspiring adventure to unknown worlds where no two regions even remotely resemble “Jo’burg” or, for that matter, one another. Unlike the Grand Canyon, Blyde River Canyon is a verdant series of gorges and water-sculpted landmasses spanning nearly sixteen miles in length and 2,500 feet in depth.

From the aptly named, ‘God’s Window,’ one can take in the geographical work of art known as Bourke’s Luck Pothole. This ethereal canvas painted by centuries of kolks and plunge pools shimmers with the rusty golden hues of Yves Klein’s Fire Paintings.

Acknowledged as the most environmentally friendly lodge in Africa, Sabi Sabi’s Earth Lounge blends meticulously with its surroundings. It is an elaborate bird’s nest with a turtle’s protective shell. The property opens onto a panoramic view of endless bushveld - its 13 highend suites each coming complete with plunge pool, and remarkable wooden sculptures. Here luxury and utter wilderness coexist without compromising the integrity of either. Still, no nature program or drive-through ‘habitat,’ can prepare you for being in eating proximity of a predatory species. A stray leopard casually strolls through the compound. We pretend to go about our business as the ‘majestic local’ warily passes us and moves on.

Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum reaffirms my theory.

With films, audios, and vivid testimonies exploring the rise and fall of apartheid, the interactive museum is anything but a prosaic account of history. Rather, it is a time-machine, catapulting one into the periods preceding, during and following apartheid. A visit to Constitutional Hill and the notorious Old Fort makes a perfect adjunct to this journey. It was in this former prison where Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi had been incarcerated. To understand the present, I turn to the Wits Art Museum whose astonishing collection underscores the recent growth of significant art and the evolving pool of local talent.

imity, sits the Mary Fitzgerald Square, an open-air sculpted tribute to SA’s first female unionist. Another noteworthy homage to achievement is The Jazz Walk of Fame –a local ‘walk of stars’ devoted to the many influential artists who made Jo’burg’s music scene one that’s unparalleled anywhere on the continent. Seeing Mandela’s statue adorn the square bearing his name, it’s apparent that his vision of a thriving democratic state has come to fruition.

With recherché trappings, private steam rooms, state-of-the-art gym, library, art gallery, meditation garden, Spa, and an elegant dining area that sports a top-notch wine cellar and exquisite cuisine, it is a camouflaged oasis in the highgrass. Our Shangaan tracker and game ranger sit alongside Judy Pillay -the tourist board’s ever energetic Director of Operations. They plan our upcoming adventure under a starry sky.

Of course, nature has its own agenda and the very next morning, we find ourselves sitting ring-

Of course, if you’d rather eat your way through local culture, Joziburg Lane is a gentrified culinary wonderland. The magnificent art deco building, One Eloff, is home to everything from trendy food joints to ateliers to hipster lofts. In close prox-

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side to a pride of lionesses taking down a massive buffalo. Sated, they keep an eye on the leftovers to ensure it doesn’t get nabbed by marauding hyenas. Our own ‘herd of tourists’ trek on.

Cape Town is a majestic proscenium of Olympian heights and sea, a meeting grounds where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean embrace, where steep cliffs reach for the sea, where the porcupines, mongooses, caracals and rock hyraxes of Table Mountain walk alongside waters filled with migrating humpback whales and dolphin pods while a penguin colony squawks on the sidelines.

As the country’s legislative capital, Cape Town is a medley of styles. With architecture hailing from the Netherlands, Germany, France and Indonesia, the city is a multicultural repository. Even the mild Mediterranean weather has migrated here from afar.

Ensconced within the city’s historic center stands the Taj, a luxury hotel where a modern tower had

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been appended to historic buildings. Replete in old world charm and contemporary amenities, the iconic property boasts an award-winning Indian restaurant, Bombay Brasserie, that, like the architecture, infuses classics with regional accents.

With service that evokes a bygone era of privilege and class, the Taj lives up to its namesake and makes you feel like a reincarnation of the Mughal emperor.

tone eventually giving way to the lush green of encroaching mountains. The coastline leading to the Great Escarpment appears like the softly curved shoulders of someone familiar. Perhaps it is a stored collective memory, a fading atavistic impulse or, what is more likely, just a weary traveler’s sentimentality of knowing he is about to leave a place he barely knows but has already learned to love.

Traveling to St. Lucia Wetland Parks, we join a river cruise and soon catch site of the prehistoric beasts, the Nile Crocodiles. The water teams with hippos, rhinos, leopards, baboons and even lions can all be spotted. For an all-out coastal experience, Oyster Box is seaside luxury at its best. With a cinematic waterfront complete with light tower and crags, the boutique hotel boasts one of the finest seafood restaurants world over.

The summits of Drankensberg reach an elevation of 9, 800 feet. At this height, the hot yellow sun and the white snow dissolve into one another till they are indistinguishable from the clouds. Elaborate camouflage, I think to myself – nature’s survival mechanism, a final trick to avoid predators and go unnoticed, a way to adapt and survive another day. Still, there is so much beauty to be had when discovering the many elements that burgeon beneath this country’s protective veil, so many hidden planets under the place we call South Africa.

Passing Durban, the brownish gold sand winds its way around Virginia Beach, its caramelized

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BEAUTIFUL BARBADOS

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sophisticated tropical island steeped in history, Barbados, not only offers its famed sandy white beaches and pristine turquoise bays, but also an opportunity to partake in any of its numerous and diverse activities, festivals, and adventures for every possible interest and taste. From its brilliant nightlife and luxurious hotels, to a UNESCO World Heritage–listed capital, Barbados is a haven of natural beauty, dotted with exclusive escapes and fun attractions within its varied and equally beautiful landscapes.

Take in the rugged more adventurous and culturally rich east coast filled with authentic laid-back spots often frequented by locals, while on the west coast, often referred to as the “Platinum Coast,” drive by the walled estates and lush gardens to explore the renowned resorts and pristine beaches, and experience the best of all worlds.

Often touted as one of the favorite Caribbean hideaways of the rich and famous, Barbados certainly isn’t short of luxury accommodations,

where you may even run into such celebrities like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Simon Cowell, among many others, that holiday at private villas, exclusive resorts like Sandy Lane, and other areas like glamorous St Peter’s Bay and Port Ferdinand, known to host famous footballers and jetsetters in their exclusive villas and residences.

PORT FERDINAND LUXURY RESORT & RESIDENCES Situated on the new and exclusive Port Ferdinand Marina in the stunning north part of the island, Port Ferdinand Luxury Resort & Residences is the perfect base from which to explore the beauty of this magical island. Close to historic Speightstown and numerous sandy beaches, it’s ideal for families, couples, or friends looking to escape into a luxurious home away from home that offers all the amenities one would expect at a world class resort. Sophisticated, elegant, and tranquil, the villas are impeccably designed and immaculately furnished in a modern style with Caribbean influ-

ences for a contemporary yet warm vibe. The two or three bedroom villas are spacious with large kitchens, dining and living areas, complete with terraces that overlook the well-kept grounds and marina from where you can observe the yachts and speedboats below. Here, your wish is their command with an excellent concierge team that can assist with every possible need. Spend the afternoon at the stunning island swimming pool and bar or head over to the soft sands of Six Men’s Beach for swimming or snorkeling which is all operated by Port Ferdinand. Regardless of your activity of choice, at Port Ferdinand you can revel in the lap of luxury with the best service and amenities imaginable. portferdinand.com SOUTHERN PALMS BEACH CLUB & RESORT For those looking to experience the South Coast, St. Lawrence Gap is the place to be with its lively bustling street filled with restaurants, kara-

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oke bars and old rum shops, and of course their famed clubs, which fill the balmy island air with great music. Here, just a few minutes’ walk away, Southern Palms is perfectly positioned on the powdery white sands of Dover Beach. A pink-painted colonial style hotel, Southern Palms is a beautiful fusion of traditional and Barbadian design and is tucked among palm trees and surrounded by manicured gardens with amazing oceanfront views. The spacious grounds allow for guests to spread out along the beach and offers two outdoor pools as well as two tennis courts. The ideal surroundings to relax and laze on loungers while basking in the sun, Southern Palms offers an elegant ambiance, understated luxury, so that you can unwind and feel the hospitality and comfort that makes this such a wonderful destination. The staff are friendly and always happy to help, priding themselves on attention to detail and outstanding service. Be sure to enjoy sunset cocktails at Khus Khus Bar followed an al fresco dinner at the Garden Terrace Restaurant which serves up fresh and tasty dishes in a casual and tropical setting. southernpalms.net MANGO BAY RESORT Mango Bay is a perfect choice for those looking for an all inclusive getaway that covers all meals and drinks, and various activities including waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hobiecat sail-

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ing, pedal boating and snorkeling; complimentary scuba diving lessons on-property and off-property sightseeing excursions such as a glass-bottom boat trip and a catamaran sail, as well as nightly entertainment. Conveniently located in Holetown on the island’s Gold Coast, it is also within walking distance to some of the island’s top nightlife venues and restaurantsas well as the posh Limegrove Centre which is home to some of most luxurious brands in the world. This 76 room beachfront, boutique-style hotel is the ideal tropical retreat for travelers looking to experience the local hospitality and hotspots while also absorbing the warm Caribbean beauty of the island with the value of an all inclusive full service resort.

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How to get There The most luxurious and comfortable way to get to Barbados from New York City is via JetBlue’s premium Mint experience. The five hour journey will literally fly by as you lie in your flat bed seat that can extend up to 80.” Indulge in three seasonal tapas style plates from NYC’s trendy Saxon + Parole, and enjoy a wide choice of free entertainment from your 15” screen. The 22” wide seats are configured in rows of two and four with 4 seats offering a private suite configuration at no additional cost. JetBlue also has the most direct flights from NYC to Barbados with 1-2 daily nonstop flights during the week. This is the ultimate way to travel to a luxurious getaway.

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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Cruising Through the Enchanted Islands

By Samina Quaglia & Silvia Leon

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onsidered the trip of a lifetime for many experienced travelers, the Galapagos Islands are a place that should be added to anyone’s Bucket List. This famously known archipelago, located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, is notorious for its enigmatic wildlife, volcanic formations and its underwater marine biodiversity, that has been considered one of the biggest and richest in the world, and was the first place declared by the UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage Site in 1978.

There are a group of 19 large islands and plenty more islets that seem to be lost in time, where diversity and purity are the welcoming factors. No wonder they are also known as the “Enchanted Islands”. While the volcanic landscapes do not seem inviting at first, there is more than meets

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the eye, with colorful crystal clear beaches, sunny Pacific weather, lava formations, lush green areas and wildlife overflowing in every visit. It’s location on the Equator has its advantages, and one of them is having an average temperature of 24C all-year around, which makes it the perfect place to visit any time of the year.

Just a two-hour flight from Quito, this paradise lies in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The arriving port is Baltra, which in the past served as an American airbase to guard the Panama Canal.

Additionally, you can also arrive at San Cristobal Island Airport. Tourists will be welcomed in the airport by their respective lodging companies.

The easiest way to get the best out of this amazing and unique experience is aboard a cruise.

By law, no more than 100-capacity vessels are al-

lowed within the Galapagos National Park due to the ecological regulations. As a result all vessels operating in this magical realm must follow strict rules to navigate, in order to ensure that they are leaving the lightest possible print while cruising the islands. The perfect vessel to enjoy the trip to the fullest is aboard the exclusive Boutique Expe-

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dition Cruise ship is the M/V Galapagos Legend.

The M/V Galapagos Legend back in the day was known as the Helgoland which transported happy tourists from Northern Germany to Helgoland Island in the North Sea. In early 2000, Helgoland took a long overseas trip from Germany to Ecuador while still fulfilling her duty of making tourists happy. It took 15 days to arrive to Panama, with a fuel stop in the Canary Islands, and 3 more days to arrive in Ecuadorian territory. After the transformation to a luxury cruise ship, it commenced service in the Galapagos Islands. She had her super structure and cabins reconstructed in their actual size, with interiors adapted to modern times but keeping true to her spirit.

Nowadays, this magnificent vessel has the charm of the Enchanted Islands yet is small enough for an intimate experience. The Legend is known

for having the biggest outdoor space compared to any vessel currently cruising the archipelago’s waters. Take advantage of her spacious interiors and be amazed by the landscape from the floor to ceiling panoramic windows.

Go Galapagos by Kleintours is one of the major tour operators in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. With over 35 years of experience and state of the art vessels, they are known for being the best in the market due to their high standards, the best price/quality ratio, dynamic spirit, and commitment to the traveler while sustaining the environment and enhancing social development.

Be embraced by the islands that were the inspiration of Darwin on his trip in the H.M.S Beagle. What he saw was a variety of different spe-

who do not want to miss the underwater biodiversity of the archipelago, a glass bottom boat ride is the solution to feel comfortable and dry while learning more about the marine life. At the same time, also enjoy the endemic birds that fly through the extraordinary skies and can be seen in every corner. As the ever changing sea and weather conditions dictate an influence on the wildlife, no trip is ever the same!

The islands offer a wide range of itineraries based on the explorer’s curiosity and timeframe.

Each island in the archipelago is unique in its own way, thus offering a different experience at all times. Enjoy a morning sail to detach yourself from the hectic lifestyle and crowds from back home. During your stay enjoy the landscape where time has stood still with friendly indigenous locals and a colorful landscape that emulates a true natural living museum.

This “laboratory of evolution” is not only for mature travelers but can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. The islands and cruise experience is a destination for younger generations of nature lovers and aficionados that appreciate this spectacular landscape. Families are delighted with a memorable cruise trip, while enjoying the magic of the Enchanted Islands. Top notch experiences and itineraries are offered. www.gogalapagos.com

cies ranging from a small mockingbird to a giant tortoise, which was the impetus to developing his evolutionary theory based on natural selection.

These strange and exotic species that are harmless to humans allow visitors to walk alongside these gentle prehistoric giant reptiles that resemble small dinosaurs with big claws and sharp crowns who lay along the shore absorbing the sun’s warmth.

The main activities in the region include swimming with curious sea lions, penguins, and stingrays or snorkeling with white tipped and hammer head sharks, giant starfish and green Pacific turtles.

Glide in a kayak through blue waters to get even closer to endemic nature, and become one with the scenery. Experiences are available for all types of explorers. For those

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Fairmont Tremblant

Hôtel Quintessence

TREMBLANT, QUEBEC

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astern Canada’s answer to the Ski resorts of Stowe and Aspen is Mont-Tremblant in French-Canadian Quebec which brings a certain je ne sais Quoi to North American ski vacations. Consistently voted ‘Best ski resort in the East’ by Ski Canada Magazine, the region is a natural playground offering cross-country skiing on miles of trails winding along magnificent countryside, snow shoeing, dog sledding, tubing and horse-drawn sleigh rides to complete the “quintessential” winter experience.

The two main luxury hotels are the Hôtel Quintessence and Fairmont Tremblant. The Fairmont Tremblant is a prime destination for outdoor

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adventures and offers an abundance of activities including alpine skiing, hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, snowmobiling, zip-lining and much more. Dine at La Forge Bar & Grill and enjoy their selection of cognacs, scotches and eaux-devie. Guests appreciate the convenience of their commodities, suitable for any type of stay: indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, and Spa de Tremblant. Pools are heated and opened year round.

Fairmont Tremblant hotel truly puts you in the middle of all the fun, from the lively street life of the pedestrian village to the Laurentian playground recognized as Quebec’s largest national park. fairmont.com

The Quintessence is Tremblant’s premier 5-star boutique hotel, offering unparalleled beauty, comfort, luxury and service in the heart of the Laurentians. Inspired by old-world estates, Hôtel Quintessence is your exclusive waterfront retreat featuring 30 luxury suites on picturesque Lake Tremblant for a memorable vacation. The Restaurant La Quintessence offers, in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere, an unforgettable experience. Discover this destination, awarded ‘Best small hotel in northeastern America’ by Conde Nast Johansens and ‘Best luxury hotel’ by Trip Advisor with all the services that only a grand hotel can offer. hotelQuintessence.com | laforgetremlbant.com

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GILDED AGE GLAMOUR The Vanderbilt Grace

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elive the resplendent Gilded Age of Newport at the elegantly appointed Vanderbilt Grace. Take the time to explore and experience the many attractions of the area as an insider with their cultural immersion programs that are centered on themes, such as culture, gastronomy, adventure, family, romance and wellbeing.

Aside from offering these inspirational adventures, The Vanderbilt Grace can tailor their guest’s in-room experience with customized pillows, room fragrances, bathroom products and special romantic touches. The spacious sun filled rooms overlook the beautiful landscape and gardens and are awash in pastel shades with classic furniture that add to the luxurious atmosphere.

Four different food and beverage spaces offer various dining experiences. The Vanderbilt Grille serves classic and contemporary American cuisine with a New England influence using regionally sourced provisions with a seasonally changing menu. Specialties of the house include Lobster, Crab Fritter and Corn Chowder or classics such as the Grace Burger and Grilled Citrus Scented Lobster Tail. Open from breakfast through dinner their weekend brunch is a highlight of the area.

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The posh lobby bar revives the headiness of the Gilded Age with a nod to Newport’s musical roots serving contemporary twists on classic cocktails with live jazz. A guest favorite is ‘The Grace’- made with Grey Goose Le Poire vodka, pear purée, apple juice, Monin honey syrup and lemongrass, created by world-famous mixologist, Salvatore Calabrese. Newport’s best kept secret is their Rooftop Bar which is one of the few places in the city to enjoy New England’s sunsets over the harbor during the summer. The stunning Garden Terrace also provides an oasis of peace to enjoy

a classic English afternoon tea on weekends. On weekends, the hotel offers a cozy Fireside Brunch, to warm up in front of the fire.

A special highlight of the cultural immersion is the Mixology Class, which takes place every Saturday. Guests can master the art of mixology with The Vanderbilt Grace’s Mixology Team. They learn how to prepare the signature hot cocktails from the current Winter Menu while pairing their cocktails with complimentary small plates.

Their facilities are as unique as the restaurants.

The hotel has two swimming pools, one of which is an outdoor pool, located alongside the garden terrace at the rear of the hotel, whereas the other one is a heated indoor pool- a tranquil oasis below ground floor level, alongside the spa and fitness center. Just like staying in a regal private home, guests can enjoy a game of snooker or billiards in the plush Christy Room with its distinguished surroundings. The Vanderbilt Grace is a perfect getaway that isn’t just a place to sleep in, but is truly a home you want to return to.

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onesta Philadelphia is a newer addition to the Philadelphia skyline located right in the heart of downtown. Its fresh and contemporary vibe sets it apart from other hotels in the city with a convenient location within walking distance of the Convention Center, Financial District and Rittenhouse Square; a perfect hub to explore the city for business or leisure.

Adding to the cultural flair of the Sonesta is their signature ArtBar that curates collections from the finest local contemporary artists around Philadelphia in the in-house gallery and features an art inspired menu.

The creativity is not limited to what adorns the walls, because all dishes are made with art in mind, as well.

Every night from 5-7 PM guests can experience the ArtBar’s “Liquid Art” happy hour filled with artistic libations named after famous artists.

Paying tribute to the arts, the Sonesta Philadelphia is a large supporter of The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, which is the nation’s largest public art program. The program has united artists and communities through a collaborative process, transforming public spaces and individual lives, for three decades.

The hotel itself is home to the city’s record-breaking tallest mural designed by MOMO, which is located on the front of the building.

Take time to enjoy the Sonesta’s fine dining facilities such as their latest addition of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse serving some of the best USDA prime steak in Center City Philadelphia, serving lunch, dinner and a recently added brunch menu. After a day of sightseeing and cultural immersion, the Sonesta Philadelphia is a luxurious haven to rest and rejuvenate. Their spacious and modern rooms are luxuriously outfitted with a clean structure awash in pastel shades suites. A seasonal rooftop pool serves as a relaxation zone to enjoy the sun, while the 24-hour on-site fitness center lets guests work off stress.

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s one of the finest DJ’s in NYC, David Stollow – better known as DJ Super Dave – has already DJ’d for celebrities like the Tischs or George Soros and is frequently featured in several magazines. He is the IT-person for movie parties and even appeared on MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen as Lucas Prata’s personal touring DJ. Also, he made an appearance in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine.

Brad Grey, CEO of Paramount Pictures, is amongst the long list of A- list luminaries whom DJ Super Dave has spun for.

David Stollow is represented by Allen Dalton Entertainment Group, but has been in the DJ business way before the group discovered his talent. He started DJing when he was only nine years old because his parents owned several nightclubs. However, originally David Stollow wanted to pursue another career. In fact, his dream was to be a professional hockey player.

Still, his ambitions always included a passion for music which is why he ended up to be a DJ. “Music is truly the essence of life,” David says. “I love being diverse, and have always enjoyed knowing all genres of music.”

After he started working in the social event market, he met Allen Dalton. Over the last

two years, Dalton started managing him, but they have known each other for several years before that, as well. Dave is convinced that “With today’s technology, everyone thinks they are a DJ,” which makes it even harder to be successful in the DJ market. Despite that, thanks to his multitude of skills, David managed to differentiate himself from other DJs. He has worked in every format from Reel to Reel, turntables/ vinyl, CDs, DATs and today’s digital technology.

Even though DJ technology has changed over the years, it is thanks to David’s astonishing skills that he is able to work with any equipment, which eventually set himself apart from his competitors. Additionally, knowing how to mix and control the flow of any event or club for the entire night, turned into his second set of secret skills.

“I play for the room, not myself,” he says.

His uniqueness also originates from making his own remixes and edits. Finally, he believes that the key to being a good DJ is vast knowledge of all arts and genres, and knowing what people want to hear.

According to Dave, due to social media and the digital age it is easier to make a name for yourself as a DJ nowadays. At the same time, however, you will find more amateurs than people who committed them-

selves to DJing as a profession.

Obviously, David has already played at countless parties, but his favorite one that he has ever done was at the Orlando Convention Center for Pharmaceutical Industry. Over 10,000 people from 88 countries attended the spectacle. Plus, the event featured Donna Summers. Another event that he genuinely enjoyed to DJ for was the Billboard Music Awards.

Some of his other big time parties he has worked have included Bill Clinton and Tony Blair’s wife’s birthday parties, Joey McIntyre and Harvey Weinstein’s weddings, and parties for Michael J. Fox and Donald Trump.

In regard of his personal favorite artists, David names Michael Jackson, Pitbull and C&C Music Factory.

When asking him for his personal entertainment inspiration, David names music legend Billy Joel. “His music transcends decades, and he is proof that great performers are timeless,” David says.

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SUNSET BOULEVARD SIZZLES, Mamet Fizzles and More on Stage

By Barry Bassis

G Glenn Close as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

Chris Bauer and Rebecca Pidgeon in The Penitent. (Photo by Doug Hamilton)

Gideon Glick, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Lindsay Mendez in Significant Other. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

Jennifer Ikeda, Molly Ranson, and Janie Dee in Linda.

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lenn Close won a Tony Award for playing Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” on Broadway 22 years ago. Now, Close is back in a new production that was performed in London last year and she is better than ever.

The musical is based on the 1950 Billy Wilder film about a star from the silent film era, who deludes herself into thinking that she can make a comeback. She brings in a

behalf of the boy. Huh? Newspapers, the medical licensing board, and assorted lawyers are all lined up to punish a doctor for not coming to court on behalf of a mass murderer. Mamet doesn’t provide a clue as to what Charles is supposed to say on the stand that will help his former patient.

“The Penitant” is a series of two actor scenes, in which

down-on-his-heels screenwriter to punch up the script she has written and the show begins, as does the movie, with his dead body floating in the pool. He then narrates the rest, which the audience knows is not going to be a pleasant nostalgia trip.

Charles meets with his own attorney, the boy’s lawyer (who quizzes Charles about his religious beliefs) and with his wife. None of it rings true or has any dramatic interest.

Chris Bauer does what he can with the role of Charles but Rebecca Pidgeon is rather stiff as his wife.

The movie featured a once-in-a-lifetime performance by Gloria Swanson, who had been a silent film star and her chauffeur and former director was played by Erich von Stroheim (who had directed her in “Queen Kelly”). Cecil B. DeMille, who had directed a number of her successes and whom she is counting on to facilitate her return to films, played himself.

For a topical play with a point and clever dialogue, check out Penelope Skinner’s “Linda,” presented by Manhattan Theater Club. The title character is a 50 year old advertising executive who has it all—a trim figure, an award-winning career, a husband and two daughters. She comes up with the idea to market her company’s beauty products to women in her own age group.

This production, directed by Lonny Price, cuts down on the scenery but adds a 40-piece orchestra. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music never sounded so good.

The revolution she preaches on behalf of these “invisible” women never catches fire and Linda’s professional and personal life become turbulent.

The supporting players are from the London production and they are fine, all managing to sound American. But what draws in the audiences, and evokes multiple standing ovations at every show, is the remarkable Glenn Close.

She even outdoes Swanson.

Janie Dee is wonderful in the title role and the rest of the cast is also excellent, under the direction of Lynne Meadow.

David Mamet has written some classic plays (such as “American Buffalo” and “Glengarry Glen Ross”), but whenever he takes on the legal system, he stubs his toe.

(One exception is his excellent film version of “The Winslow Boy” but that was written by Terence Rattigan.)

Glick portrays Jordan Berman, a gay man with three female buddies. As they approach their thirties, each of the women finds a husband. Jordan fancies a co-worker who shows no interest in him. At least, he can always confide in his widowed grandmother (played with immense charm by Barbara Barrie). She has no problem with his sexual orientation.

In his latest play, “The Penitant” (at the Atlantic Theater) the central character is a psychiatrist named Charles whose former patient killed ten people. A newspaper mistakenly quotes the doctor as writing that homosexuality is an “aberration,” when he had actually written the word “adaptation.” His lawyer informs him that the paper will issue a retraction on condition that Charles testify on

To see a star being born, catch Gordon Glick’s performance in Joshua Harmon’s “Significant Other.”

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BOOKS du JOUR APRIL 2017

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After the intensive and nerve-racking reentry months, showing no sign of abating, I thought that time to take a break would be appropriate. That is turning the TV and radio off, avoiding reading newspapers and magazines, and ignoring the nudges from Facebook and the likes. It is surprising how quickly we can remember that the sky is blue, and not contaminated by everything taking place in DC and the White House. Spring is breathing down our neck, and, despite the last lagging blast of winter, I feel confident we’ll get to brighter days before we know it. Here is a selection to reflect the change of mood.

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Some novels are simply born to become films. “The Fortunate Ones,” the first novel by the talented Ellen Umansky pertains to this category. Upon opening the first pages of her captivating story, one can see the credits rolling on the page. The setting immerses us at once in a intimate spectacle.

We are in Vienna, in 1936, with a scene where life seems normal. There is food on the table and a conversation about a painting. Yet, a palpable underlying anxiety impregnates the Zimmer family, who knows that dark forces are simmering. Cut to Los Angeles 2005. Another story thread begins.

Lizzy Goldstein is watching the casket of her father being lowered down . . .

If there is a sure sign to guarantee the success of a book, perhaps the intensity of the stakes should be the measure. Some stakes are more interesting than others. Often simplicity is the name of the winner. In Amita Trasi’s moving first novel, “The Color of the Sky,” though story simplicity reigns, the emotional line will not let you catch up your breath. Not surprising that when first self-published in 2015, the book headed straight to the best-sellers. Though there is no way of knowing how much was edited out in this current version, one thing remains.

The gem at the core of the story already existed. This is the sort of novel you have to read in one sitting to find out the outcome of the nightmarish dilemma that keeps you riveted.

This book makes a huge assumption from the onset. How can it not? If you are young, out of college, living on your own, most likely you are broke. If you live at home, you’re probably close to broke as well.

How else could it be? Burdened by galloping college tuitions, the prospect of months if not years of unpaid internships, millennials are trapped in a maddening cycle of financial paralysis as they struggle to pay off their bulging debts. How to survive in this financial jungle that seems to aim at your wallet on every street corners? How to avoid the humiliation when you go out with your crew, abstaining from eating, when everyone knows you cannot afford anything? If you stay up all night, unable to sleep, chances are that you are a millennial churning those questions in your head.

This book is not about the ugly faces we currently are witnessing in the political arena (my comment is not misplaced), nor it is related to the Disney version of Hugo’s, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” where the gargoyles of the famous cathedral come to life. “The Gargoyle Hunters,” the first novel by John Freeman Gill, depicted here, are about the half-man half-beast creatures dangling from the New York architectural landscape and its buildings, a vanishing specie. They make like their French counterparts just as much noise, but the noise here carries the tone of silent suffering.

There is a surprisingly great dose of nostalgia in this novel, in the way the gargoyles are used like an Ariadne Thread to capture the feelings of a departed family member or the memory of a distant relative. Artifacts against amnesia.

There are times when a certain type of books lands on your desk and you must recline to ponder how to review it. There are obvious reasons for this rumination. The topic at hand is so monumental that it requires a book-length commentary to deserve proper attention. Or perhaps the reviewer has explored that same topic at length and has drawn a set of conclusions that makes impartiality difficult to exercise. When this is the case, best panacea is to leave one’s beliefs in the closet and focus instead on the intention the book sought to provide. Thomas L. Friedman’s new book, “Thank You for Being Late” falls into such a door stomper. It is a loud book coming with a bang that should be a compulsory read. “Thank You” does not shy away from attempting to capture the fast raising temperature our culture and society are undergoing, and Friedman, despite casting a wide net, succeeds in locating the hot spots. His prose is his biggest asset. Writing in a direct style, which may frustrate some, he manages to convey with persuasion the seismic shifts taking place in our world for the laypersons.

He is dealing with the three pivotal points when a society experiences such a radical paradigm shift that it is forever transformed.

You may have already heard of these three underlined points: the technological revolution infiltrating every aspect of our lives, the inescapable globalization and climate change.

What you may not know is the effects they are causing on our rituals: disrupted through endless acceleration. Just as the universe is expanding faster, our world is shifting gears faster than ever, demanding us an endless adaptability. Though you will not be bored reading this serious book, a measure of skepticism is required. Can the mindset that created our enormous problems be the best tool to fix them? That question is never tackled.

Do not be deceived however by this dark opening. The novel is not a rollercoaster through hell. Hell there is, but also warm reconciliation. Umansky has done a remarkable job to align her visual writing style to the theme of the novel. The thread between these split narratives hinges on a painting.

A Chaim Soutine portrait, which first belonged to the Zimmers and ended up years later in the hands of the Goldsteins, before it was stolen from them. The vivid descriptions are as crisp as the relationship that develops between the two main characters. Rose who was sent away during the war in England is looking for the painting that meant so much to her mother. She meets Lizzy and finds solace and acceptance for the burden of the past. A situation not foreign to Soutine’s when in arrived in Paris penniless. Like countless artistic dissidents after WWI, he found a community of likeminded to support his creativity and give meaning to his art. A gift he left for future generations, just like this remarkable novel.

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Starting in 1986 and spanning three decades, the story revolves first around, Mukta, a ten-year-old lower cast girl in India, who is destined to become a prostitute, like her mother and ancestors. But fate smiles at her, and Mukta is sent away to Mumbai to work for a wealthy family. There, she strikes an unlikely friendship with Tara, the daughter of the family. Seven years later however, Mukta is kidnapped from the family, and Tara must follow her father to Los Angeles. Tara has a new life, and yet, the thought of Mutka never leaves her in peace.

Years go by, and Tara, now an adult, returns to India determined to find her old friend into the heart-wrenching world of human trafficking. Her search however leads her to unexpected discoveries about her own family, and the role Mukta played in it. An emotional journey that will leave you raw.

But there’s hope on the way. Erin Lowry has crafted an entertaining book for the financially clueless millennials, filled with real-life solutions. Entertaining because her style is cheeky and quite hilarious. She knows who she is talking to and how to reach her audience. She toys a lot with the relationship theme for example, a theme Millennials appear to be obsessed with, by bringing forth innovative terms. Getting “financially naked” with your partner implies getting honest about learning the “possibility of STDs” standing for here (sexually transmitted debt). Indeed making your bed with someone has never been so full of liabilities. It is not that Lowry has it all figured out for you, but she certainly can point you in the right direction to get out from under.

“Broke Millennial” is a road map for the endlessly broke who are in serious need of a financial education. At the least, Lowry’s book is guaranteed to ease out the middle of the night panic attacks.

The main protagonist of the novel is the thirteen-year-old, Griffin, who yearns to have a relationship with his estranged father, Gill. Too eager to have an innocent recruit help him with his preservation operation, Gill sent Griffin around the city to salvage and steal gargoyles and sculptures from dilapidated buildings. The city plays an important character in the novel. Under the constant impulse of urban renewal, which is in itself the manifestation in the blind faith of prosperity having no regard for the past, its history and cultural heritage . . . (must you hear Trump’s voice here? I leave the judgment to you), the city impacts how the characters relate to their world, especially as the city transforms itself into a cold monster of glass and steel towers, devoid of all the flowery embellishments of beaux-art architecture. The novel is not simply a coming-of-age journey of an adolescent straddling two opposite worlds, but a warm meditation on the importance of being nurtured and feeling grounded. Don’t think for a second however it comes easy.

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ne of the winter’s most anticipated events in Miami Beach is the annual SOBE Wine and Food Festival held on February 22-26. Now in its 16th year SOBEWFF has raised over $24 Million to benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Florida International University. This year attracted over 65,000 guests who attended over 85 events hosted by over 350 of the world’s finest winemakers, spirits, chefs and culinary person-

alities over this fun filled 5 day festival spanning from Coral Gables to Ft. Lauderdale. The highlight of the festival was aptly named The Best of The Best featuring 60 of the nation’s top chefs who showcased their culinary masterpieces paired with wines that rated 90 points or higher- a true gastronomic journey. Other signature events were the electrifying beachside events including the Barilla’s Italian Bites on the Beach, the popular carnivorous Heineken Light Burger Bash hosted

by Rachel Ray, the unforgettable Bacardi Beach Party with a performance by Rev Run, and the closing Lucky Chopsticks: An Asian Night Market hosted by Andrew Zimmern. Whether you are a foodie, wine and spirits aficionado or a nightlife maven, SOBEWFF was truly a weekend to remember- until next year… www.Sobefest.com

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ne of the most anticipated social soirees in Miami is the The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s (LLF) Hearts & Stars Gala Weekend which took place on March 16 to 18, 2017 culminating with the Hearts & Stars Gala: Mystic Dreams, at a private waterfront mansion on Star Island in Miami Beach, Florida. The Hearts and Stars Gala: Mystic Dreams themed party hosted 750 guests for a top shelf open bar featuring Ketel One Vodka, Casa Nobles Tequi-

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URBANITE

EASTER PARADE IN NY

By Jane Pontarelli

A

pril is a beautiful time of the year in New York City. A few years ago while strolling in the Easter Day parade, Lulu and I Met Stacy McClosky and her fur baby Sadie. They were all decked out in their Easter finest. Needless to say we have been friends ever since.

Sadie has gone on to model in New York City fashion week and for various dog charities and rescue events. She is also honorary chair for Celebrity Catwalk. Sadie has been interviewed for TV. (ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX) She is a certified therapy dog and a medical alert service dog.

In addition to all these wonderful accomplishments, Sadie travels with her mother as a global sales executive in technology as well as around the world on vacation. How many dogs have been to 33 of the 50 states, and to Paris, Bermuda, Puerto Rico and Anguilla .

Sadie is Stacy’s world, her heart soul and best friend. For it was Sadie and her great personality that induced Stacy into the world of Doggy fashion, doggie charities and the gala lifestyle of New York City.

Sadie loves the beach and enjoys swimming.

Pups have special needs. She has congestive heart failure (CHF) and is on multiple Medications, morning noon and night. Sadie has exceeded her expectations and is under the care of the Animal Medical Center. Her diet is closely moderated and she is fed dehydrated meat. And when she is very good, she gets a special doggy treat.

Sadie is doing fantastic and we hope that Sadie and Stacy have many more Easter Sundays together. In June Sadie will be a bridesmaid in a wedding, something she has been in the past. And we will all be there, April 16th at 11AM .

See you all on Easter Sunday in front of St Patrick’s Cathedral for our yearly stroll.

Send your feedback or questions to

nycjane100@aol.com

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