Resident Magazine: December 2012

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Robert Cuccioli:

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Joseph Maddalena: A Treasure Hunter

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah! It’s a great time of year – full of eating, celebrating and being thankful for what we have. It’s been a full and productive year for the Resident. And we couldn’t be happier.

I hope you’ve seen changes to the title. We’ve given a facelift to our publication and have worked hard to increase our visibility in the community; we hope you’ve noticed and appreciated these changes.

Except to see even bigger moves starting in January.

For December, we have the legendary broadcast journalist, Ernie Anastos.

He sat down with us to do both an exclusive photo shoot (thanks to Getty for their help) and interview. It was like being with the master and I was the novice (which is the truth); I was his young grasshopper. But, he was more than congenial and good-hearted. Both my creative director and for letting us shoot at 101 E. 63 Street. It’s a gem of a property and they should be very proud that they are representing it.

Robert Cuccioli, the famed Broadway actor is also editorialized. His debut album, The Look of Love, is on shelves. I happened to get a copy and loved every minute of it. He was generous and it was great to speak with him. Catch him as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark.

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By Christopher A. Pape Photography by: Getty Images/Theo Wargo

The pressure of being the font of information in this city is intense. But it is a responsibility that Ernie Anastos does with circumspection and with a smile. After all, he is New York. Forever synonymous with our fair metropolis, Mr. Anastos has enjoyed recognition and success beyond which many achieve.

Now in his third decade of anchoring, Ernie is excited to present a new show that he’s hosting called “Positively Ernie.” A new concept, which revolves around the reporting on and celebrating of positive news stories, the show is set to be a success. And Ernie couldn’t be happier.

He sat down with us for an exclusive photo shoot and chat. What resulted was a wide-ranging discussion from his love of ties to what his full Greek name is. It was evident that Mr. Anastos is proud of his achievements and especially of exploring new territory with “Positively Ernie.” We thank him for his time and hope you like the piece as much as I liked interviewing him.

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Ernie Anastos: I liked doing something different. We had a lot of options and I liked the fact that I didn’t wear a tie. As you may know, wearing a tie is my signature and it was very comfortable to go without one.

R: Okay. You’ve got me. How did a tie become your signature?

EA: I have always had a passion for ties. I have so many that I don’t even want to tell you how many… it’s in the hundreds. I have been on the air for so many years, 34 in New York City and I just started collecting them.

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A tie’s color is very important because it sets the tone of my personality. I am very careful about my selection; I don’t go overboard; viewers appreciate them. In fact, I gave a few away on the air as part of a charitable giving drive. We gave away several ties with a personal label on it and it was a good thing to do because every time a tie was placed, I made a contribution to St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters, which feeds the hungry.

The organization provides 1.5 million meals a year to needy familes in New York.

Clearly, then the ties have become a signature and if I go into a store I just sort of lose myself; I start looking at the ties and the When I am traveling I am always looking for one that hasn’t been worn before. They are my obession and I love it!

R: You talked about being in New York for 34 years; can you talk about the process of getting into the media business?

EA: I started very early in life; I was probably 10 years old when I used to sit under the kitchen table listening to the radio. I’d turn the volume low when the announcer was speaking, pretending I was a disc jockey and when the music would come back on I would turn the volume back up again. I had wires and speakers all over the house and I would make my parents listen to me; they had to listen - they were a captivated audience. This went on until I was at least 13 years old.

there working as a weekend announcer.

I would sign the radio station on and off, morning till night. I worked at the radio station while I was a student at Northeastern University in Boston.

As an aside, several years ago, I started investing in radio stations. I bought ten of them in upstate New York and in the New England area. One of the stations that about coming full circle. Later, I sold it to the governor of New Hampshire.

I had a teacher who was very encouraging.

One day I asked: “Mrs. Ryan, how do you know what career to choose?” She was so sweet, she replied, “Whatever you enjoy doing will be the avenue to your success; so do what you love.”

Back to the main story, eventually, I came to New York as a desk assistant for CBS and carried news copy for Walter Cronkite.

Eventually, I decided I wanted to be on the air and I knew I would have to make a change. I landed a job as a newscaster in Boston at WRKO, the number one radio

So when I was 16 I went to the local radio station; I grew up in a small town in New Hampshire. I knocked on the door and spoke with the program director and asked

as the news director, to Chicago where they company had bought a new station.

anything I could do to be involved with the station? He liked my voice and had me read some news. He must have been impressed because he offered me a job hosting a teenage talk show on Saturday mornings.

I wanted to make a break into television so I started applying to different places and it was hard to get your foot in the door because back then there weren’t all of the outlets we have today. Finally, I landed a job in Rhode Island at WPRI TV.

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Shortly after I was on the air, people started knocking on my door. The offers were in different markets and I chose New York because my relatives was all here. The rest is history.

comfortable here, because it’s the whole world in one city.

R: What stations have you worked at in the city?

EA: Everything. If I start naming all the restaurants…I like a lot of the Greek restaurants.

I love going out to dinner; I like the range of options. You name the cuisine we have it. I know one thing; my picture is up in all of the diners because Greeks own so many of them. They are all very proud.

EA: In 1978, I was hired by WABC, Channel 7, Eyewitness News. I did the weekend anchoring.

Three months later they named me the 11 o’clock news anchor. I took over with Rose Ann Scamardella (the inspiration for SNL’s Roseanne Roseannadanna). I spent eleven years there and as fate would have it, I was made an offer from WCBS that I couldn’t refuse. I left on good terms and had a great time at CBS. I was there for ten years. I moved over to Channel 9, WWOR – it’s the same company now as FOX 5. I’ve been with FOX 5 for seven years.

R: You’ve moved onto something a little different at Fox 5; can you tell us about that?

EA: Many people have been upset about the coverage of the news; it’s so negative and disturbing.

Everywhere I’ve gone, people have asked if they could get news that is more positive. In an effort to confront that need, I wrote a children’s book called “Ernie and the Big Newz.” It revolved around the book delivered engaging news stories with positive endings. The colorful illustrations were the work of Bill Gallo, the late legendary cartoonist for the New York Daily News.

A spin off of that book was to create this new program called “Positively Ernie.” It has created a forum for people to be able to hear the advances in our world; everything people should be hearing that shows the world is not falling apart. We are doing four shows, on Saturdays, starting December 1st at The show will feature compelling stories and helpful information about actions and choices that make a real difference in people’s lives. America’s favorite medical expert, Dr. Oz, will be on every episode.

He talks about the power of an optimistic attitude.

Both he and I are dedicated to reinforcing a positive message with this new program.

It’s my hope that my program will bring life and meaning to the work of America’s volunteer and how we all can make a difference. I recently delivered a speech on civility in the media and I am respectfully asking my colleagues at local television stations across America to join me in reporting on positive news.

R: What does it mean to be New Yorker?

EA: I have always been a New Yorker – always.

When I came here as a child I knew I belonged here. I love the dynamics and diversity of the city.

As I matured, I was able to appreciate it even more. I like the uniqueness; I like the people. I feel

R: What do you do for fun in the city?

I love the Museum of Natural History – I’m a big fan of Teddy Roosevelt.

The Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum are also my favorites. I love concerts; Broadway is fabulous. I can go shopping and not buy anything and still have an amazing time.

R: Everyone knows you as Ernie Anastos, but what is your full Greek name?

EA: I was named after my grandfather. He was a pioneer in the Greek Orthodox Church hundred ordained priests. His name was Anastasious Anastasiou.

My father abbreviated our family name to Anastos.

My grandfather was very important to me; he left me many beautiful books.

He was tall, had a white beard, shocking white hair. He had a strong voice and shared his family vaolues with all of us. My grandfather respected everyone; respected mankind.

He believed we all have a purpose.

Dr. Oz Says: “I applaud Ernie for shining light on the subjects that matter most to us, but most of all, for giving us hope.”

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actor, who now can be seen in the hit musical, SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK. We caught up with Robert to discuss his career and his debut solo cd, ROBERT CUCCIOLI – THE LOOK OF LOVE, which includes more

I didn’t want to live with that as much about the business as I

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Robert Cuccioli (RC): I put together a show A STANDARD OF LOVE. my shows to have themes so I came up with one

standards really told the story without using any

R: picking the songs?

RC: looked at each song’s lyrics and the story they

R: Which songs did you particularly connect with?

RC: I really connected with Prisoner of Love and Witchcraft but I also connected with so many others in the album because each tells a

R: RC: I grew up in Hempstead, Long Island and did theater when I was young but never thought

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directed regional theatre productions of JEKYLL & HYDE and THE GLASS MENAGERIE.

I tried living in L.A. It wasn’t my bag so I came home. I have a passion for the city.

R: Where in the city do you live?

R: What does it mean to be a New Yorker?

RC: On the upper end of the theatre district and I absolutely love it. I’ve seen the area change a lot over the years. It’s hardly Hell’s Kitchen any longer. I love its vigor, not to mention its restaurants!

RC: I love the energy of New York, the vibrancy. It drives and inspires me.

R: Tell us about your experience with SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK. RC: The music is fun and I play a great dual

role, Dr. Norman Osborn and his alter ego, “The Green Goblin.” I am very happy to be back on Broadway. And I love to have an audience to perform for every night.

R: How is it to be an Italian-American? Do you connect with your heritage?

RC: I am very proud to be an ItalianAmerican. I am proud of my name and, at one point, some former business agents of mine wanted me to change it. I wouldn’t do it because it’s my identity and it’s who I am.

Go out and buy Robert’s debut album, The Look of Love. I couldn’t stop listening to it. His voice is a mix of Broadway, jazz and cabaret. It’s at once silky, smooth and passionately strong. It’s a great stocking stuffer for those that love good music and I recommend it without reservation.

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As the wonderfully last and most secluded of hideaways on a stretch of Punta Cana shoreline, Sivory Punta Cana Boutique Hotel is a place to be gloriously alone. Where your every need is fulfilled by a staff practiced in the art of anticipation. Imagine isolated days spent lounging by the infinity pool or at the Caribbean’s edge.

Embrace the gentle solitude of this intimate resort, with holistic spa escapes, artful restaurants and a devotion to the pleasure-seeking lifestyle destined to transport the most discerning of travelers to a state of complete relaxation.

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BACKWATER CRUISE IN INDIA’S We arrived to a rain shower in Cochin. It was the second monsoon season in Kerala, one of India’s southern states, when each afternoon brings a few hours of rain. We drove south, first along busy roads of Cochin’s suburbs, lined with flashy roadside ads and car dealerships. As we veered off the main strip and into the back roads, the surroundings became more lush and scenic, offering glimpses of the waterways through dense foliage. We were, quite clearly, in the tropics.

But just days before we had baked in the desert of Rajasthan, touring forts and mausoleums of Agra and Jaipur in sweltering sun. Micato Safaris, our

thoughtful and India-savvy host for the trip, had India’s contrasts in mind. We had to travel far to get to the subcontinent, so why not show us the north and the south in one fell swoop?

It was a pairing at once intense and yet so seamless. Looking back, I wouldn’t do it any other way.

After a couple of hours’ drive, a great welcome awaited us at the Vembanad Lake jetty – fresh towels, a signature bindi painted on our foreheads, a flower garland and fresh coconut water. Here, we were to board the Vrinda, the backwater cruiser by the luxury Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, which takes guests on a unique meander through Kerala’s waterways. Vrinda would be our home for the next three nights.

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TRAVEL DETAILS Micato Safaris (www.micato.com) is an award-winning tour operator that offers bespoke India itineraries showcasing some truly one-of-a-kind experiences. Highly recommended!

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Virgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) has connecting flights from New York’s JFK to Mumbai via London, a recently re-launched route that makes trips to India’s south more convenient.

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Vrinda was a beauty. In fact, in Malayalam, Sea. For many years, the area went about known as Padramanal, which means “sands of the isle at sunrise and sunset. From my

a destination for domestic tourists who came for houseboat holidays. International

stood in their small reef boats as cormorants the teak and coconut houseboats, some which tells stories from the ancient Hindu

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By Richard C. Murray and Laurie Heifetz

Beautiful Boca When most people see the name Boca Raton, their immediate interpretation is rat’s mouth. Even longtime residents are off target as to the true meaning. In Spanish, boca, or mouth, often refers to an inlet. And raton means mouse, as in Ratón Mickey, or Mickey Mouse.

Furthermore, the original rocky inlet was actually Biscayne Bay, located many miles south of Boca Raton, but over time people have curiously applied the name to Lake Boca Raton.

We stayed at the historic Boca Raton Resort & Club (BRR&C). The sweeping views

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The resort boasts lakes, a marina, art installations, an 18-hole golf course, 36 tennis courts, swimming pools, a spa and meticulously-manicured grounds. The cordial employees at this resort make it one

The sagacious visitor should visit the Boca Raton Historical Society. From its 18 farmers in 1903 to a current population of 80,000, Boca’s history is enthralling. We took in the exhibits of the collections of Addison Mizner, the famed architect-owner of the Boca Resort & Hotel, the forerunner of the BRR&C.

The charming shops, art gallery and dining options top off the seductiveness.

When you are at Cielo restaurant, be sure to try the tasty Spicy Meatball appetizer, a combination of short ribs, brisket and chuck.

A trip to Boca would not be complete without spending some time in the beautiful Mizner Park. Not far from the Historical Society, this entertainment, dining and cultural hub is the home to the 44,000-square-foot Boca Raton Museum of Art. Go, and you’ll be impressed with it all.

breathtaking.

Delightful Delray Delray Beach won the “Most Fun Small Town in the United States” award this past summer by Rand McNally/USA Today entrants.

Atlantic Avenue is Delray’s main strip and the primary reason for winning the trophy.

A virtual never-ending party, downtown Delray is bustling with clubs, restaurants, boutiques, quaint shops and cafes.

“Florida’s Village by the Sea” also has a burgeoning art scene. Established art galleries occupy the strip and warehouses are clustered in quiet, out-of-the-way places like Artists Alley.

One of the highlights of our visit was the Intracoastal Waterway cruise aboard the Lady Atlantic yacht. Prominently situated on Atlantic Avenue, Delray Yacht Cruises offers a two-and-one-quarter-hour sightseeing adventure narrated by a witty and knowledgeable captain.

We tested our miniature-golf skills at the exhibit “Big Art: Miniature Golf.” Eleven playable golf holes designed by artists from eight different states illuminate a large area.

Ranging from offbeat to garish, the museum supplies everyone with putter and golf ball.

The “Golf in the Swamp with John Muir” hole by Miami artists Charles Falarara and book, “A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf,” in which he describes his journeys through on the artists. Tip: Aim for the alligator’s mouth to sink the put! It’s as much fun for adults as it is for children.

We photographed umpteen multi-million dollar, oceanfront mansions inhabited by the rich and famous. We also learned where the mother of comedian Jerry Seinfeld lives. He refers to his parents’ retirement community on “Seinfeld” and in his nightclub act as being in Del Boca Vista, Florida. Please The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is one our favorite attractions in the world. The outdoor gardens, Roji-en Japanese Gardens (Garden of the Drops of Dew) are rigorously raked and pruned throughout the day.

The bonsai garden has many varieties of miniature trees, and the bamboo-tree grove seemed surreal. Morikami also has two museum buildings. Its Cornell Cafe was featured on The Food Network. The woven Japanese purses and wallets will really catch your eye at the unusual gift shop.

The outdoor sculpture garden is anchored by the bronze sculpture, Labyrinth Man. The huge, green-and-white man, by Italian artist Rabarama (Paola Epifani) keeps a gaze on the other installations.

After working up an appetite, we were ready to hit one of Mizner Park’s many eateries.

During our transfer from the airport, our limousine driver recommended Max’s Grille. Who can argue with a limo driver?

As soon as we entered this American bistro we were impressed with the modern decor and hip ambience. Long-time manager John Mazza sat down with us and chit-

The immaculately-clean Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar is the quintessential tropical retreat. From the moment we entered our suite, it was evident why it won the prestigious Donal A. Dermody White Glove Award for housekeeping excellence.

After trying out the two saltwater pools, we ventured across the street to the beautiful beach with warm Atlantic currents. Later we walked along Atlantic Avenue to savor the nightlife and buy t-shirts. We recommend Upscale Boca and quaint Delray impart their own unique identities. In order to avoid the unenviable task of choosing between the two places, it would be prudent to spend time in both.

chatted about Boca, baseball and bisque.

Adobo marinade was quite succulent. This is no small feat because skirt steak is usually reminiscent of cube steak— tough and tasteless. The salads are intricately woven masterpieces of palatable bliss. Try the

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FL Beautifully maintained and tastefully decorated. This condo will not disappoint. Lakeside balcony with views of the lush tropical grounds, lake and island pool. This lovely home features a large living/dining room, versatile den/study, lots of closet space, pantry and private under building garage. The condo has been freshly painted and has been barely used. Solana Lake has deeded beach access and resort style amenities to include heated pool, exercise facility and tennis court.

Offered at $239,000.

COCOA VILLAGE, FL. COCOA VILLAGE, FL From the welcoming columned foyer to the large wrap around balcony, this tastefully decorated home is remarkably upgraded. The 175K in extras includes high end cabinets, built in appliances, hickory floors, central vac, luxurious bathrooms, custom crown and base boards, granite counters, built in office and media room. This well appointed condo home is located in Historic Cocoa Village with great shops and restaurants. The complex has an exercise room, sauna, pool and spa. Private garage.

Offered at $595,000.

MERRITT ISLAND, FL. COCOA VILLAGE, FL This one of a kind Luxurious Penthouse is the most prestigious condo in Cocoa Village! It features views that go on for miles over the Intracoastal Waterway, soaring 12’ ceilings, 3 spacious balconies, gourmet kitchen, decorative columns, formal dining room, impressive foyer and 2 enclosed garages. Sure to dazzle! Enjoy the resort lifestyle with a pool, clubhouse and exercise room. Located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and live theatre. 45 minute drive to Orlando.

Offered at $799,900.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FL Nicely kept 2BR/2BA in desirable Solana Lake with deeded, private walkway to beach. Includes oversized, private one car garage. New carpet in Master. Amenities include tennis courts, modern clubhouse with workout room and sauna. Pool/spa with cabana on island in middle of a 6-acre lake. Lots of manicured green space. Centrally located with easy access to Orlando International Airport, KSC, Port Canaveral, and other locations.

Low HOA fees and reserves are fully funded.

Offered at $239,000.

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The Impossible Perfection of

Il Salviatino

By Narbeh Minassian

Il Salviatino is a hotel of delightful contradictions.

Its very location combines two worlds into one, with a rural surrounding so tranquil and so green yet with the buzzing urban energy of Downtown Florence just look like a contemporary hotel, it is actually a handrestored 15th century villa; offering all the luxury and grandeur of a modern boutique but also all the timeless charm and atmosphere of an antique villa.

However, the mantra of the hotel lies in its service. They believe in unlimited hospitality in every sense, going the extra mile and some more to ensure that all your needs are met and that you get nothing but the highest Manager, Stefano Plotegher.

updated modern amenities, each room is unique in appearance and has its own ambience. All include handcrafted furniture and Tuscan linen, with an impressive dĂŠcor that emphasises carefully selected artwork (Florence is, after all, one of the cornerstones leather.

All suites and rooms offer a vast living space and a place that you can call your home, until checkout time at least. room far enough above or below the rest to warrant a stronger recommendation, but, having said that, if you want to take advantage of the scenic views of Tuscany, then the Dome View De Luxe may be the best choice.

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What I can recommend and even insist upon, is to resist the temptation of staying in the rooms for a long time, as easy as that would be, because the hotel is located in a part of Europe where there is simply too much to see and to do. As the ‘Athens of the Middle Ages’ and as the city that is considered by many to be one of the birthplaces of the Renaissance, it is no surprise that Florence is a huge attraction for art lovers. But beyond art, it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe and perhaps the world.

The two most famous art galleries are owned by the Medici family in the 16th century. Even if art is not up your street, you can’t fail to be thoroughly in awe of the architecture. Manhattan’s skyscrapers are

one thing, but Florence’s blend of the archaic and the modern brings together what makes for a skyline for all times- literally! The Hotel provides guests with a complementary shuttle service to the heart of this historic city, or, if preferred, private cabs can be arranged.

The sheer scale of interest in Florence is enough to wear you out, leaving you in need of some relaxation. While the idyllic and pastoral setting of the hotel in the beautiful gardens radiates its own relaxing vibes -particularly with a swimming pool situated in the center of one of the aforementioned gardens- the hotel’s spa is the best place to unwind in arguably the whole of Tuscany.

This is where Il Salviatino’s renowned service marries the beauty of its setting. The Spa plays host to Dr Vranjes, which is one of Florence’s most exclusive perfume houses;

needless to say, therefore, that the treatments are mostly accompanied by an extraordinary array of smells. Their exclusive treatments include detoxes in Turkish Baths, anti-stress In 1300, Pope Boniface claimed that Aristotle was wrong: the universe is made Water, and Florentines. This pride in Florentine history and culture has found its way into Il Salviatino, with the management and the employees taking the utmost pride in providing outstanding service in outstanding measure. A trip to this hotel is to experience time travel without leaving 2012, to experience the countryside and the city, all under the banner of luxury and hospitality.

Put simply; at Il Salviatino, impossible is two

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BY SARAH SEKULA The Atacama Desert is the driest place on earth; I have the hiking boots filled with red dust to prove it. Nevertheless, it’s also one of the most alluring places around. Think flamingo-filled salt flats, multicolored lagoons and hot springs galore.

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Nature Calls Day 1-3: Calama to start your all-inclusive journey at Tierra Atacama (tierraatacama.com).

It’s a family-owned, 32-room boutique hotel created by the Purcell family, owners of Ski Portillo, one of Chile’s most famous ski resorts.

Like Portillo, Tierra Atacama is all about sharing it’s nearby geological wonders. In other words, you bask in nature and then come back to indoor comforts each day. (The perfect combo, if you ask me.)

Outside: It’s galvanized metal and sandblasted glass next to adobe and shale. Inside: It’s long communal tables painted robin’s egg blue. In other words, the midcentury modern design is done just right.

Settle into your room, and glance at the snowcapped Licancabur Volcano from your private terrace. Next, meet with your adventure concierge, who is about to kick the fun factor up a notch. You’ll plot it out on the giant, hand-painted map and have sweet dreams until the cool desert air greets you in the morning.

One thing’s certain, with the comforts of this hotel, you can be downright sloth-like for days on end. However, the real celebrity here is the topography. To-do list: Scale one of the eight nearby volcanoes, photograph Moon Valley (which closely resembles Mars) and visit the Tatio Geysers.

Since you are still jet lagged, start slowly with a hike to the Puritama Hot Springs. Pass by pampas grass and cacti before making your way to the bottom of a steep-sided gorge.

Here, you have your pick of eight natural

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Day 4-5: Wake before the sun does. It’s time to tackle El Tatio geysers where you’ll see huge steam columns spew 40 feet in the air. A delightful Chilean breakfast is served as dawn breaks.

On the way back to the village, be on the lookout. Chinchillas, vicuñas (a relative of the llama) and Andean ostrich frequent the area.

Be sure to stop in the hamlet of Machuca where snacks come in the form of barbecued The perfect pit stop.

By now you deserve a detox afternoon at Uma Spa (Uma means “water” in the local Aymará language). Here, your lucky limbs get slathered with volcanic mud and you can soak in a private, Turkish hot tub. Enjoy a dinner of grilled mahimahi with quinoa; you’ll need some extra protein for what comes next.

Soak it up Day 6-7: After acclimatizing for several days it’s time to push yourself a little, and trek your way to the top of El Toco, an extinct volcano. The is worth it: You’ll spot the Bolivian Altiplano and the Atacama Salt Flat to the west.

Afterward, relax in either the outdoor pool or heated indoor pool while sipping rica rica herbal tea. Take a book to the dining area and relax on the low slung sofas covered with alpaca blankets. When you have no energy left, belly up to the bar made of recycled railroad ties, and sip on Chile’s signature drink, pisco sour. And, may I suggest an order of Chilean sea bass? (Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included every day in the restaurant.)

Afterward, grab a lounge chair and gaze at the star-strewn sky in what is known as the clearest sky in the hemisphere. With the high altitude, nearly non-existent cloud cover, dry air and lack of light pollution, it’s pretty spectacular.

Fly back home over the Andes knowing that the Atacama Desert is, hands-down, one of the most stunning places in the world. And, at Tierra Atacama, it’s all just outside your private terrace door. As many Chileans would

**Keep in mind: It is prohibited to import any animal or vegetable goods into Chile, including such things as cheeses, fruit, cured meats etc. Fines are heavy, so eat it or dump it before you get there. **Due to the altitude of this area (8,045 feet), eat light water, too.

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www.secretharbourvi.com Situated on the quiet East End of St. Thomas, on a world-class, palm-lined beach, Secret Harbour is nestled on a tranquil, crescent-shaped bay-within-abay. This 70 suite boutique style resort, is blessed with dramatic ocean views.

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area with live coral reefs for snorkeling or diving. Aqua Action, the on-site for diving trips, lessons, boating and/ or sailing for you. Water sports such as paddle-board, kayaks and snorkeling and scuba equipment can be rented site, too; plus a boutique for resort wear.

If you chose not to use your in-suite kitchen, the Cruzan Beach Club serves casual breakfast, lunch and dinner beachside. They also offer beach

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service on the sand, direct to your lounge or hammock.

The Sunset Grille features candle-lit dinners from a classic grille menu with waterside setting. Watching the moon rise from The Sunset Grill is a special pleasure.

Come for a Family Holiday, wedding, reunion, anniversary or romantic rendezvous. Let Secret Harbour host your most memorable Escape to Paradise in the USVI.

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The Festive in Frankfurt’s Christmas Market

By Demetra M. Pappas

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tend to write destination holiday shopping articles each year because I enjoy travel, more than shopping. This is surely the result of having grown up in a family where women treated shopping like NFL football. During these forays, I was likely to be found hiding out under a rack of clothes, reading a novel or doing homework. As destination holiday shopping. I am the destination part, and I usually have a friend along, who is the shopping part.

This year, the Frankfurt Christmas Market (which dates back to 1393) will be held from November rd , a season not so unlike ours. My choice is in honor of law school friend Ann McCloskey, who took me to Frankfurt (and throughout Germany) while “visiting” me during a summer program in Cambridge (the English one). The market stretches from the banks of the River Main across the Romerberg old town Center (in other words, similar geography to the annual summer Frankfurt Embankment Art Festival), then proceeds to St. Paul’s Square and Liebrauenberg to Haputwache. Hours are a civilized 10:00AM9:00PM (Sundays from 11:00AM-9:00PM).

The market itself has traditional arts and crafts, culinary specialties (I have a friend there whom I call The Big Schnitzel, in honor of my addiction to that dish), a honey shop (for gifts, after dinner treats, or, for Greeks like me, tea).

Unlike the local strip mall (or even the posh environs of Fifth Avenue), the Frankfurt au Main scenic setting is fairy tale lovely. There is a lavishly Center, thousands of “fairy lights” illuminating the “townscape,” the old town hall and everything from the historical half timbered homes of the Romerberg, St. Paul’s and Frankfurt’s modern skyline.

For those who want some tourism interspersed with their shopping, there are daily guided tours of the market entitled, “Stories, Sweets and Savories: Enjoy the Frankfurt Christmas Market with All of Your Senses.” (An inside secret: a New York colleague is obsessed with Frankfurt’s apple wine). On Wednesdays and Saturdays, there is music from the tower horns of the balcony of Old St. Nicholas Church (get it? St. Nick?) and on Saturdays/Sundays performances of international Christmas carols sung from a stage next to the Christmas tree. For those who remember Sarah Jessica Parker’s seemingly unlikely tour of Parisian City, Frankfurt’s local and regional gingerbread, “bethmannchen” (almond and marzipan biscuits) from dried plums) are just some of the sweet treats on offer.

For more information, check out www.tourcomm-germany.com & www.frankfurt-tourismus.de

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Abama Golf & Spa Resort: This 5 star hotel features luxurious accommodations, swimming pools, its own beach, golf course, a spa with Turkish hamam, and entertainment at the Morocco Club. Ten dining options include MB, the Michelin starred signature restaurant of renowned Basque chef Martin Berasategui, and El Mirador featuring superb seafood and local fare. www.ritzcarlton.com Gran Melia Palacio Guia de Isora Hotel: A lavish luxury resort with dazzling lobby, nightly water show, swimming pools, stylish accommodations, spa with water ritual center, and disco. International gourmet restaurant options include the al fresco Market Grill with live Cuban/Latin band of amazing musicians. www.granmeliapalaciodeisora.com Iberostar Gran Mencey Hotel: This business-friendly hotel offers spacious accommodations, pool, comprehensive gym, spa with thermal circuit and casino. Dining options include cooking studio where guests watch master chef Juan Carlos prepare gastronomic specialties like octopus ravioli and Iberian pork. www.iberostar.com Tenerife Tourism: www.webtenerife.com

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LA GOMERA: A short ferry ride from Tenerife takes you to the small, quaint island of La Gomera. This verdant paradise of lush rolling hills offers nature lovers deep ravines, dramatic cliffs, secluded beaches and beautiful sunsets. You can hike in Garajonay National Park, a World Heritage Site with fauna. Visit the picturesque town of Agulo with houses, then continue to El Cercado village where ceramics are still crafted by hand, without a potter’s wheel. Stroll the capital, San Sebastian, with its old quarter and famed Aguada House, where you’ll see the actual well from which Christopher Columbus drew the water he used on his journey to the New World. This was his last stop before he set sail.

Listen for the sounds of El Silbo, an ancient language that is whistled rather than spoken.

It’s a hallmark of La Gomera’s unique culture, still used and taught in all public schools. For exceptional traditional cuisine head to Casa world vegetarian dishes and salads fresh from

Parador La Gomera: On a mountain with marvelous views, this luxury hotel features gardens with subtropical plants, pool, Castilian and Isabelline interiors and gastronomic specialties. www.parador.es La Gomera Tourism: www.lagomera.es

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The Magic and Enchantment of a Poconos Christmas Do you envision a holiday season full of charm and old fashioned warmth—the type of holidays represented in old movies or nostalgic family photo albums? While this type of holiday magic might be hard to come by in the hustle and bustle of the city, just a short trip to an idyllic country setting in the Poconos will bring you and your family to the holidays-of-yesteryear setting of your dreams.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, a mere 90 minutes from New York City, is the holiday wonderland setting where visions of sugar plums won’t be hard to come by, and your kids will wonder if this is indeed the North Pole. First opened as a Quaker retreat in 1902, the Inn at Pocono Manor is the oldest continuously operating resort in the Pocono Mountains, making it a true area landmark, and the perfect place to celebrate the holidays at a home-away-from-home. arrival of Santa Claus, whose appearance

marks the grand opening of the Inn at Pocono Manor’s wondrous and enchanting “Second Annual Magical Family Christmas,” where the inn is transformed into the quintessential winter wonderland.

Picture hundreds of twinkling lights, fresh cut Christmas trees, the smell of cookies and roasted marshmallows, and the feel of Christmas,” happy guests are treated to live animal displays, horse drawn carriage and train rides, story-telling, visits with Santa, brightly lit and decorated trees, and the magic of a storybook Christmas coming to life. Visitors looking to spend the night or the weekend can choose packages with familyfriends add-ons, such as cookie delivery & magical story-time in the family’s guestroom with one of Santa’s Elves, and can even have their very own Christmas tree delivered to their room (a small tree and all the trimmings needed for a family to decorate).

It truly is Christmas at a home away-from-

home, but perhaps even better: Christmas at Santa’s home-away-from- home.

The “Magical Family Christmas” is open Fridays 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturdays 12pm – 8pm and daily from 10am – 6pm December 23-30. The $5 admission includes available for purchase. Be sure to bring your donations for Toys for Tots, as the Inn at Pocono Manor will be collecting throughout the holiday season.

Escape the city, bring your family to the clean, crisp, country setting in the Pocono Mountains, and experience the Christmas of movies, fairytales, and dreams.

You can even Ring in the New Year at The Inn at Pocono Manor. From Family Packages, to Adult’s Only, full 4 course dinner, drinks, one or two night stays, open bar… For more information on any of the New Year’s and Holiday Packages, or to make reservations, call 800-233-8150, or visit www.poconomanor.com

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By Lisa Loverro

The always glamorous Ritz-Carlton located directly on the ocean on South Beach’s Lincoln Road just got a lot more swanky thanks to a recent $10 million renovation of tribute to the existing historical architecture,

the watermelon sangria) added to my overall Beyond the rooms renovations, the RitzThe oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is the masses took to the chaise lounge chairs,

recently went to check out the new renovations

colored textiles along with state of the art

South Beach shoreline, lunch consisted of Peruvian ceviche and lamb sliders with feta

For more information visit: www.RitzCarlton/SouthBeach or call 786-276-4000

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Garnet Hill Lodge

...an Adirondack Gem since 1936

Upholding the Best Traditions of Quality Lodging, Fireside Dining and Outdoor Recreation in the Adirondacks of New York Enjoy a great family or romantic getaway at an authentic Adirondack Lodge where you can have the best in cross country skiing, nearby the great outdoors, all with the a charming and inviting country inn.

Garnet Hill Lodge is an Adirondack jewel that has been welcoming and catering to guests since 1936. Our guests come back year after year to meet old friends and enjoy new experiences and memories created each time they return. Whether it’s skiing down

through picturesque woods on wonderful trails and riding back up with our unique shuttle bus service, or curling up next to the great you will be thrilled as you thoroughly enjoy yourself at this one-of-a-kind winter resort.

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Get Ready foR sNow! Skiers from the Western United States are under the impression that those who ski in the Northeast are the best skiers in the world because of the poor quality of snow we use.

The abundance of snowmaking equipment and real, good, oldfashioned snow often gives Easterners an experience that rivals anyplace else in the country. And the number of ski areas in the Northeast can give their Western counterparts a run for their money in sheer numbers. For the purposes of this ski roundup we’ll limit ourselves to those resorts within a four hour drive of New York City.

That time limit gives the weekender enough time to get to the resort and get in a fair amount of slope sliding before heading back home.

New York - The closest real slope is Belleayre in Highmount,

about a one and a half hour drive up the Thruway to exit 19 and then a half hour west on Rt. 28. Belleayre is run by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation and is one of the few government operations that runs smoothly. Belleayre has a vertical drop of 1,404 with 55 trails including Nordic and Magic Carpet for kids. Eight lifts service the slopes with the more advanced trails on the upper mountain.

Hunter - Continue up the Thruway to Exit 20 and then follow the signs west to Hunter, arguably the favorite mountain for high school and college students. The drive is a bit over two hours. It’s also opting to become an all-around resort with the introduction of one of the best zip line complexes on any mountain.

The resort boasts a 1,600-foot vertical with 55 trails spread over 240 skiable acres. There are 10 lifts servicing the resort with beginner and intermediate at Hunter can look like the Long Island Expressway during rush hour but no one seems to mind. All of the ski resorts are far less busy on weekdays as well as less expensive tickets. Seniors will pay here as well, but they never had the ski-free option to begin with. The cost is $20 for weekends and holidays and $15 weekdays.

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Pennsylvania - New Yorkers heading for Pennsylvania ski resorts can reach them easily by crossing the George Washington Bridge and taking I-80 into Pennsylvania. If you continue on to the Crossings Outlet at exit 299 in Tannersville, you are only a few minutes from Camelback.

Probably Pennsylvania’s premier ski resort it features new snow guns installed last year that provide the ability to ski even when nature as “green” or for beginners. A relatively new feature is a 50x50 foot air bag onto which crazy skiers and boarders can become airborne from a rise and land on it.

There are 160 skiable acres with the longest run stretching some 1.14 per hour, cutting down on line time. It has, as well, some 18-snow tube lanes at the bottom of the mountain.

Vermont - The Green State has a host of ski areas from north to south and arguably the most popular one in the NortheastKillington.

Just over four hours from New York, the road to Killington is virtually all-open highway except for a very short stretch through Lake George. Killington prides itself the last to close.

There are a host of high quality accommodations within a few minutes of the resort, some at the base of the mountain. Killington offers skiing on option to ski from six peaks.

There are 22 lifts including a gondola area. The majority of slopes are Blues (intermediate) followed closely by blacks and double blacks (advanced and “you’re out of your mind).

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By Bob & Sandy Nesoff When the clock jumps back an hour to Eastern Standard Time and shadows lengthen to a period of sunlight deprivation, thoughts often turn to the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean for down time.

Photographs Courtesy of Woodstock Inn

private, enclosed porches overlooking the courtyard, king beds and down comforters.

In the Mini-Suites you can enjoy larger guests rooms in the Main Inn Building, a private setting and either two queen beds or one king size bed.

What a mistake that would be.

The close fraternity of skiers and snowboarders know that this is the time to head north. The summer hoards have gone and there is room at the inn…such as the Woodstock Inn.

Moving up to the Executive Suite there is 864 square feet of space with a living room, dining room, two marble bathrooms, a gas well as a sofa bed.

Whether you are a skier or simply looking for a few days of decompression, the Woodstock Inn caters to your needs.

another black diamond called “The Face” that beckons even those who have lacked the intestinal fortitude to skim a diamond.

This run is as wide as an eight-lane highway so that even a timid skier can ski the trail from side to side and tell everyone he ran a black. But the ski area is family friendly as well. It provides 30 percent of its trails for beginners, 40 percent for intermediate and 30 percent for advanced skiers.

Nearby is the Woodstock Nordic Center for those who like to job with slats on their feet… or “cross country skiing” as some call it.

The trail is groomed and mapped for either classical cross country of skating. Guests staying at the Woodstock Inn are given free passes for skiing on certain days.

Located in the Hamlet of Woodstock, Back at the Inn there is a full service spa catering to the needs of its guests with 10 treatment rooms, a bridal suite and ice skating in an indoor arena. There is, as well,

hours through some of the most beautiful sections of America, the Inn is a showplace of New England craftsmanship in its 142 recently renovated rooms boasting a contemporary and elegant décor.

Rustic living? Hardly.

The rooms each come with wood beam bed frames and there are 19 rooms with pleasant of winter scents. The “country chic” accommodations boast deluxe marble bathrooms and warm, cozy blankets. The Porch Rooms in the Tavern Wing offer

Downhill skiers can enjoy the challenging slopes of the dangerously named “Suicide Six” ski area with one of the most daring runs in the Northeast. For the foolhardy stretch of mogul madness. Also offered is

For information and reservations at the quaint rustic but luxurious Woodstock Inn, go to: www.WoodstockInn.com Those using a GPS should punch in 14 The Green, Woodstock, VT.

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ESPA LIFE AT CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON

BY TRAVELIN’ GAL MAXINE ALBERT

W

ith the New Year almost upon us, I was primed for a getaway to a rejuvenating spa. How to combine the “It” spa with a great destination? After some research, I headed to the much lauded Corinthia Hotel’s ESPA in London.

I knew I was in for a treat when a close confidante with impeccable taste said “That spa is sexy. You’ll never want to leave.” A flight on British Airways was seamless with big, comfy seats, so I arrived well rested.

Located in central London and housed in a Victorian Palace overlooking the River Thames and Trafalgar Square, the luxurious 5 star Corinthia Hotel is the epitome of grandeur and glamour. The lobby – the hotels social hub, stunning and regal, boasts a dazzling ‘Full Moon’ crystal chandelier by Baccarat. Seven opulent two story penthouses themed around the ‘fabulous set’ such as royalty, high society and actors, offer sumptuously appointed décor, bespoke furnishings, artwork and expansive terraces with sweeping vistas.

Posh suites and rooms are stylish, spacious, modern and elegant with large beds with the finest linens, huge marble bathrooms and glorious views.

Food aficionados will love the two world-class restaurants in the hotel.

I savored excellent Mediterranean fare at Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar - fish crudo and delectable homemade linguini with seafood followed by a cassata dessert to die for. Later in the evening, the cool chic crowd pours into the striking room as the well heeled habitués are downing after- dinner drinks. Equally impressive is Northall, with a sophisticated classic ambiance and emphasis on locally sourced foods and high quality ingredients from artisan suppliers. Luscious chutney and apple puree soup, perfectly done roast sardines and melt in your mouth Dover sole Meuniere were unsurpassed.

The renowned 4 level spa is gorgeous and sensual, like a palace Cleopatra would have frequented, with fragrant raspberry orchids and black Italian marble. Not to give the wrong impression, men also use the spa and by the happy looks on their faces, thoroughly enjoy it. What’s really unique is that it is an ESPA Life, the flagship of the brand. This innovative spa integrates the essential harmony of mind, body and spirit for optimal health. A luxurious retreat combining spa with wellness, the latest techniques and alternative therapies, Espa Life is the wave of the future.

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The Espa Life experience begins with a lengthy consultation where the wellness director assesses your ‘ wellness quotient’ and recommends a treatment plan

thought had nothing to do with my ankle, explaining how

about the success of acupuncture for

Next I was led to a cushy, private aromatic spa suite for a facial with Espa’s superlative cleansing and moisturizing products that made my skin look and feel softer and smoother. This was followed by a customized massage with scented vitality oil focusing on my neck, shoulders and legs. Needless to say, I felt rejuvenated.

I continued through the oasis to the vitality pool with massage jets, a three level amphitheater sauna and black mosaic steam room. After gazing at the trance-inducing - a lavish den with plush couches and ottomans - I retired to the relaxation room, sipping ginger tea on a heated marble reclining chair.

I remembered what my friend said, “You’ll never want to leave.” With seventeen spa pods and excellent practitioners offering pampering age-defying facials, indulgent and therapeutic massages and a range of treatments from ayurvedic, osteopathic, homeopathic, detox, physiotherapy, a state of the art gym with personal training to marathon training, and a Daniel Galvin hair salon – ESPA Life is a home run.

London is renowned for its pageantry and you’re not far from Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London with the royal jewels and audio tour by Jeremy Irons. I was agog at the Churchill Museum’s actual underground war rooms and recordings of the great orator himself. Don’t miss the extraordinary British Museum and Tate Modern. Stroll through Mayfair with its top galleries and designer shops. For fashionistas, the stylish shops of Knightsbridge, Oxford and Regent Street are a must, with visits to Selfridges and Harrod’s guaranteed to titillate even the most discerning shopper. Of course there’s the London Theater and the requisite afternoon tea.

Culinary highlights included a sublime dinner of diver scallops and hay- smoked Balmoral venison at the River Restaurant in the lovely Savoy Hotel, and an exquisite meal of Cornish crab and roasted cod at the utterly charming Capital Hotel’s ‘Outlaws Seafood & Grill.’ I feasted on the best Indian food at chic, trendy Amaya on Motcomb Street, famed for its 3 styles of grill cooking. prawns and amazing Tandori leg of lamb -

For more information visit: Corinthia Hotel corinthia.com ESPA Life espalifeatcorinthia.com British Airways: Direct flights from JFK to London britishairways.com

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The Love Story of

VERONA by narbeh minassian As you will have already seen just a few pages to the left, the Salviatino collection of hotels has a philosophy that marries the legend of the past with the beauty of the present. The Palazzo Victoria in Verona, Italy is no different. Theirs is not just a hotel; but a museum with traditional artwork, décor, and even the building is north of two hundred years old. All in all, The Palazzo unique experience of a city that champions one of the most unmistakable and richest cultures in the world.

As the city that had the honour of providing the setting for two of William Shakespeare’s plays, including the tragic story of those oh of creativity, poetry, and beauty. Its allure is long since established, which you can see for yourself at the Arena di Verona, which is a two thousand year old amphitheatre, and at the Castelvecchio, which was a castle that underpinned the strength and position of the city and is still considered among the most important buildings in the medieval times. Verona is also home to Lake Garda; one of the most popular European destinations. The Palazzo Victoria is ideally located for those wanting to experience all of the above and more. Adjacent to the Adige River in central Verona, this hotel is just walking distance from the main and the said amphitheatre.

Despite being right in the thick of Verona’s

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hustle, the hotel captures a sense of seclusion and tranquillity in each of its unique rooms. Precious materials and textures have been used to foster the feel of the Veneto region. Rooms have recently undergone a process of renovation and now have a fresher appearance; some have even had original frescoes and parquet

magazine; a chance to party in a building that was alive for the dawning of the 19th century. The club matches the glamour and warmth of the city and offers a new concept of luxury where Veronese heritage blends with contemporary design and

romantic view of the city or an overview of the chic shopping area that is just a stone’s throw away from the hotel’s doorstep.

selection of cocktails and prestigious wines.

For the quintessential classy European experience, sip wine while sitting to live Jazz music. The Victoria Club is open to locals as well as tourists.

The Victoria Club, at the heart of the hotel, offers what I bet is an unprecedented experience for most readers of Resident

From its club to its restaurant and Borsari 36 Restaurant, which is a Veronese paragon of Italian cuisine and they

claim a ‘gastronomic journey’ for all of their guests. In keeping with the general theme of Il Salviatino, Borsari 36 focuses on a blend of the past and the present; preparing traditional Italian dishes in a contemporary style. Its true claim to uniqueness is its ‘show kitchen’, positioned in the middle of the room so to make the preparation of meals visible to the guests. Guests are treated to a “live show barbecue” where Executive chef of the Hotel “Il Salviatino” in Florence offers a selection of delicious homemade pastas and desserts. The brunch service is (almost literally) the icing on the cake, particularly for you New Yorkers, as they serve typical

Italian dishes with an American twist, which may give you a taste of your real home in your temporary home.

The Il Salviatino philosophy is geared towards giving the guest the most genuine feel for the city it calls its home, be it Florence or Verona. The Victoria Palazzo immerses you into the Veronese lifestyle and culture to the fullest. From a city forever synonymous with that immortal line ‘Wherefore art thou Romeo?’, sentiments while perched, heartbroken on a starlit balcony over Verona: ‘Wherefore

The Palazzo Victoria Via Adua, 8 37121 Verona, Province of Verona, Italy + 39 045 590566 palazzovictoria.com

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Extraordinary Vincent van Gogh Handwritten Letter Goes On Display Next Week At Douglas Elliman’s Madison Avenue Gallery Other Remarkable Letters To Be Featured From The World’s Greatest Collection Of Manuscripts Include: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Charles Dickens, Karl Marx, Albert Einstein, Ernest Hemingway, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe and more....

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Maddalena

By Christopher A. Pape

The business of antiques and ‘treasure hunting’ is huge. Joseph Maddalena, CEO and founder of the famed auction house Treasures, on the Syfy channel, is the leading the big screen. From Dorothy’s ruby slippers to Kate Winslet’s dress in the Titanic, he is the master at hunting down these rare objects.

Joseph sat down with us to discuss his show, his career and the upcoming sale of rare historical documents that is taking place in th . The whole time he was informative, outgoing and intriguing to speak to. I hope you enjoy the piece as much as I liked interviewing him.

Resident (R): Tell us about the show, Hollywood Treasures.

Joseph Maddalena (JM): The show is a docu-reality series that follows my life as I travel the world tracking down Hollywood’s lost treasures. Most people don’t understand that you have to go back to the ‘60s and the ‘70s when the structure of how the big studios changed; it was the end of the era of contract players and the large studios went bankrupt and liquidated a lot of their assets.

All of theses great lots like MGM and Fox sold off most of their props and costumes.

MGM had the famous sale in 1970 where they liquidated everything on the lot; these pieces are scattered to the winds, all over the world because people bought them for so many different reasons.

Costume shops would buy 10,000 garments for their stores not even knowing what they were buying: “Oh this is Clark Gabble’s!” these pieces ended up because they are just everywhere.

R: I know you come from a family of antique dealers, but how did you get into the Hollywood antique business?

JM:

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out a way to support myself and at the time, in Hollywood, there were these great old bookstores. I quickly realized that there was a large price difference from what they sold for on the West Coast to what they sold for on the East Coast. I was able to make 20 to selling it to dealers in the east. Out of the blue, I got a call from this guy saying: “We are going to start up a business called Planet Hollywood could you help us?” I said sure, because they knew I had a large collection of Hollywood items and I had to start sourcing out material for them and that really kick started my career.

R: Tell me about the format of the show.

JM: The show has been on for two and half years. When we get a lead - for example we hear chitty chitty bang bang is in England, can get the person to let us sell it for them.

R: What’s the most fascinating item you’ve found?

JM: Last year, we sold the ruby slippers that Dorothy wore in the Wizard of OZ and those are now at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. That is probably the most

famous thing we have ever sold.

R: JM: In 1970, when MGM was liquidating, they sold off a few pairs of the slippers and the archivist kept this pair and it was the famous witches pair when the house drops on the witch you can see that the heel is about a quarter of an inch taller than all of the other slippers. These were the beauty pair; all of the other pairs had felt bottoms for when Judy danced they wouldn’t make sound. This pair we sold, was previously sold bought them.

R: You also auction off letters of famous individuals, tell us about that.

JM: I got into before I began collecting and selling Hollywood items. These are letters of Beethoven all the way to Lincoln; they are some of the most important letters in world history. This collection that we are selling on th

accounts of events. From Little Big Horn to Charles Darwin organizing his orchids for his book, this collection is just mind-boggling.

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Saturday’s will never be the same in the Meatpacking now that Bagatelle’s boozy brunches are back. This day to night party starts at 1 and goes til 6 with a DJ imported from Ibiza, endless magnums of rose and Cristal replete with sparklers and banquette dancing, and you wonder if you stepped into St Tropez. A mix of jetsetters, models, celebrities, tastemakers, neighbors, and Euros come to experience the joie de vivre where the food is equally as notable as the atmosphere. Hailing from Metz, France and raised in the Black Forest of Germany, Executive Chef, Romauld Jung’s signature dishes and creative cocktails are inspired by the South of France where he developed his culinary skills. Favorite dishes are Tartare de Thon with avocado served with taro chips, Pastis and served with ratatouille, and hether travelling for the holidays or just enjoying the city during the most festive time of the year, there are plenty of new Downtown options to whet your appetite this season from boozy weekend brunches in the Meatpacking to contemporary Japanese in Soho with plenty of other choices in between.

The LA outpost and Bryant Park hotspot Specializing in contemporary Japanese, Executive Chef Robb Lucas deconstructs traditional Japanese dishes and reimagines them and adds a California

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Essence, Miso Bronzed Cod, rock shrimp, and Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, as well as traditional sushi rolls, Koi’s sommelier and resident mixologists offer rare sakes from Japan or creative signature drinks such as the Koi Tini (Cointreau, pomegranate juice, orange juice and sparkling wine) that are found nowhere else in Manhattan. The zen like sleek and stylish décor at Koi is like an urban oasis that evokes balance and serenity with double height ceilings and a glass wall that brings in natural elements like walnut woods and chiseled black stones highlighted with soft candlelit chandelier lighting to simulate the peaceful nature of a rainforest. The best way to enjoy Koi is sharing family style to sample their wide variety of scrumptious small dishes, original sushi rolls, and innovative specialties.

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For your active outdoor child, EzyRoller is a great choice. You sit in it, move your feet from side to side, and away you go. It promises to be one of the best driveway gifts of the season. With a leg extension bar included, it works well for most kids aged four to twelve.

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Skullduggery is a lesser known company as well with a great selection of products. Our favorite is the Light-up marble racetrack with glow-in-the-dark tracks and light-up race cars. Think Hot Wheels with a dose of West Coast cool. Great idea for a four to seven year-old gift.

For those cold days indoors, Dabble is a great game, think of a modern day scrabble.

Expose your kids to a new multi-cultural book series called Fujimini Adventure Series.

Drop into Asian culture with websites and free games to enhance the experience.

Lastly, if you’re shopping for a doll for that special little one, no one tops American Girl. However, if the price turns you off or there’s no American Girl store in town

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They are not-so-coincidentally owned by the owners of American Girl, Mattel. You will the US, and likely at half the price of an American Girl doll.

Say no to clothes – Younger kids love presents, toys and unwrapping gifts. They tend to be very easy to please if you stay with toys. Little kids do not consider clothes or pajamas to be gifts. Never give a little girl or boy a sweater!

Our kids are very lucky, and sometimes not appreciative enough, but I was struck by their optimism — they epitomize holiday spirit and approach the special day with hope and joy. So let’s get them one perfect gift this year.

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Kaufman, features a beautiful actress, Jessica Chastain, who is made to appear plain. The title character, Catherine Sloper, is rather withdrawn because her oppressive father resents the fact that his wife died giving birth to her. He constantly compares her unfavorably to her mother. The duality of his character is that, on one hand, he is a doctor dedicated to his patients while, on the other, he insults his daughter at every turn. David Strathairn portrays him as less malevolent than unaware of his destructive conduct. When a handsome stranger (Dan Stevens of “Downton Abbey”) appears and woos Catherine, the doctor correctly assumes that the young man is a fortune hunter. As the girl’s aunt, Lavinia Penniman, Judith Ivey steals every scene, giving a performance reminiscent of Billie Burke in movies like “Dinner at Eight.” In the central suggesting that there is a quiet intelligence at work. That quality comes to the fore in the and wins instant applause from the audience.

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The other orphans are also a talented crew, with special praise for eight-year old Emily Rosenfeld. The villain is the man-hungry (an over-the-top Katie Finneran). Annie’s good luck is that she is taken in by the tycoon, Daddy Warbucks. He is played by a wonderful singing-actor, Anthony Warlow. In the course of the musical, they get to meet inspires him to create the New Deal. David Korins (the set designer) and Susan Hilferty (the costume designer) merit praise for their

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A NIGHT NOT EASILY FORGOTTEN Like our stomachs, the soul needs to be nourished and fed. For some, the visual arts do the trick and for others it’s Shakespeare and other great literary works. For me, it’s classical and orchestral music. I was very fortunate then, to be invited to the opening night of the New York Philharmonic. On such a momentous occasion, there was only one person I could think of to take with me; Ms. Eileen Fulton of As the World Turns fame.

only thing unknown to me, it would have been strange enough, yet the physical setup of the orchestra (dispersed throughout the hall; some were behind us, others in the mezzanine) was the most intriguing thing and caught most of the audience off guard.

While I can’t say that I was totally enthralled with the piece – there was quite a bit of dissonance and it seemed slightly pedantic – I did applaud the courage that it took to

Through the two hours of performance, both of us sat in stunned silence; the virtuosity and quality that was omitted by Mr. Alan Gilbert’s band of professional musicians was immense. And while the composers were disparate in genre and taste, they were

crowd can be.

the orchestra displayed. whom I was unfamiliar, György Kurtág’s quasi una fantasia. If his name were the

Salvation was quickly found in the next piece, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3.

This masterpiece was one of Beethoven’s different; it showed his immense piano skills.

Starting in the always-dramatic key of C minor, Beethoven discarded the traditional notion of a piano concerto. He expanded the role of the orchestral introduction, while still maintaining the piano’s dominance; you

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By C don’t soon forget that this piece is a piano it is with three fortissimo chords; it makes for a powerful introduction. I’m totally in love After an intermission, we were again plunged into a world of sound. This next piece, again full of dissonance, but this time tied into a theme of melody; Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Stravinsky’s piece was rejected by the general public at its opening, it is now a beloved work of the cannon. Full of imagery and tension, both Ms. Fulton and I sat at the edge of our seats, breathlessly waiting for the next moment.

By the end of the night, we were left jubilant and ecstatic that we had come to the performance. I know I speak for Eileen that we are so looking for another night. And it’s no understatement to say that music was

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Sun, Smooth Jazz and Fun at Sunny Isles Beach

By Demetra M. Pappas

Jazz fusion/smooth jazz pianist/composer David Benoit has a new CD out, entitled, Conversation. Benoit appeared live on tour for this new album at the 5th Annual Sunny Isles jazz fest, where he took the stage at the City of Sunny Isle’s 4-acre Heritage Park, while people amiably picnicked under the stars of the relatively new (15 year old) city. Bossa nova tune “Feelin’ It,” has the splendid David Sills on tenor sax. It is likely that the appearance of Rose Max & Ramatis Brazilian Jazz , featuring Dorio Ferriera, at the 5th Annual Sunny Isles Jazz Fest in Florida was intended to complement this piece.

That said, the melodic strains of Benoit’s smooth jazz piano playing are a highly recommended gift for those in the New York tristate, whose nerves welcome some musical soothing. There is a lovely romantic piece, entitled, “Kei’s Song on Benoit’s album, Freedom at Midnight). At Thanksgiving dinner this year, a friend who married that year was commended for his enduring romance; Benoit multiplies this exponentially by this lovely musical piece, an unimaginably adoring gift to his wife of several decades.

While my trip to Sunny Isles Beach was to attend the jazz festival, it calls for travel this upcoming winter. The 2.5 miles of pristine sand are cleaned twice daily, are replete with lifeguard stations (that are manned with some incredibly nice people – one, named Justin, gave great details about the “motel history” development since, as he kept a watchful scan along the water even as he conversed with us). The motel history and the current development are all documented in Ellen J. Uguccioni’s lovely coffee table book, The Architecture of Sunny Isles (which the city published in 2012).

At the Trump International Beach Resort, rooms face the beach or the bay (in other words, everyone has A Room with a View). The signature monumental sculpture (complete with the rotating axis points) in the foreground of Collins Avenue guarantees no new arrival will get lost. Trump’s Bella Beach has resort alert, here!). The burrata (mozzarella infused with cream) gives some of New York’s best antipasto bars some serious competition, the tiger shrimp worthy of the nomenclature and the kobe sliders nicely, colorfully (and healthfully) dressed, as they cheerfully invite diners who mistake them for appetizers to full

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French With A Twist

By Marianne Belmonte dining experience at Beaumarchais in the Meatpacking District. A modern French brasserie with David E. Diaz, Executive Chef, at its helm, it is a time you won’t soon forget. The DJ like atmosphere is exciting, half night club, half restaurant, from the helpful staff to the exquisite cuisine, it won’t disappoint. If you haven’t already been there then put it on your bucket list immediately.

more to your liking and least we forget the ricotta and spinach ravioli served with lemon and watercress. On to the main course with several different choices of prime beef served with delectable sauces or lamb chops with eggplant cannelloni; duck breast in an orange braised fennel sauce or try the

Parisian charm with a Provencal French menu Chef Diaz has taken a lighter approach to classical French cooking and has

again in delicious sauces that only the French have truly mastered.

meal with an endive salad with walnuts and bleu cheese or perhaps you would like to try the baby roasted beet salad with pistachio goat cheese. Enjoy tartar of beef, salmon, or foie gras. Any of these choices are above reproach.

Next course you may choose from soup of

have sea scallops, salmon or sea bass. All

includes tuna tartar, foie gras or salade verte.

Have a burger with choron sauce, eggs benedict or try the salmon eggs benedict.

There is also the omelet of the day or choice your palate will delight and you will about the next time you will be able to go to Beaumarchais.

Open Monday-Friday 5:30pm - midnight,

Beaumarchais boasts an extensive wine list old alike will be dancing on tables by the end of the evening; overcome by the sheer joy of Additionally, Beaumarchais is open for

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Sterling Ridge Resort is set on 360 private acres on

Gurney’s Inn Resort & Sea Water Spa, famously located on the ocean in Montauk since 86 years, is celebrating this year their 50th annual New Year’s Eve gala in combination with 007’s 50th anniversary! Beautiful Bond Girls, Secret Agents and Spies, cool props and decor will be portraying the look and feel of your favorite James Bond movies! This year is going to be the most elaborate New Year’s eve party of all with entertainment by Mick Jagger lookalike Joe Delia and his Orchestra and DJ’s Des & Linda! During the 1 1/2 hour cocktail party, enjoy a hot and cold buffet and mingle with Bond and his girls.

Afterwards enjoy a delicious 5-course sit down dinner with Champagne, and an award-winning Viennese dessert table, created by Gurney’s own in-house ‘Beach Bakery’ team! Fabulous door prizes as well as prices for the best Bond lookalike and the hottest Bond girl! Party Favors!

Multiple 007 theme areas! Dancers of the ‘Jacobson Center for the Performing Arts’ of the Hamptons will be performing!

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American

Cut

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ooking for a new, innovative twist on the traditional steakhouse? American Cut will deliver you just that. This chic and sophisticated American steakhouse located in the heart of Atlantic Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent hotspot, Revel, will leave you feeling transforms the classic dining experience into a modern, culinary revolution bursting with a refreshing touch of creativity and vigor.

contributions in 2010, 2011, and 2012 making him the youngest American-born chef to receive such an honor in consecutive years. His latest gem, American Cut, delivers dining room boasting an open show-kitchen and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean with private dining areas seating up to 60 people. One look at what his lavish meat and seafood menu has to offer will have you planning your next trip down to Atlantic City. ultimate seafood tasting featuring an assortment of chili lobster, BBQ baked oysters, raw oysters, shrimp cocktail, yellow tuna, hiramasa, and jumbo lump crab, tuna, hiramasa tartare, and an unforgettable Wagyu strip steak carpaccio or enjoy one of the classic starters before diving into your main course.

Now here is where you can really treat yourself. Choose among a variety of handselected and skillfully prepared cuts of steak

the 40 oz. porterhouse for two, you simply cannot go wrong. Accompany your selection with one or more of the masterfully blended sauces and butters while toppings such as bone marrow or foie gras will truly make buds away with his celebrated take on surf and turf: his mouth watering chili lobster paired with a 28-day ages tomahawk rib-eye

Whether it is meat, seafood, or poultry that you are looking for, the menu at American Cut has it all. Colorado Lamb, Halibut En Croute, and Chicken Under-A-Brick are just a few of the many options this menu the sensational potato and vegetable sides and brace yourself for the experience of a

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Dine on the Hudson, in Style

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One Sunday morning in October I had the pleasure of taking a leisurely drive up to Westchester County for a brunch with friends and family. Our destination was the Hudson at Haymount House in Briarcliff Manor. An Historic property custom-built in 1910 by combination of old grandeur and modern sleek the Hudson River and has a row of beautiful windows to showcase the views of the river.

We arrived just as brunch was starting and were greeted by a friendly and courteous staff. We were given a window seat and began our dining

After yet another round of Mimosas we ordered and of course letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget the crispy side of bacon. After a couple of hours savoring each course we ended with deserts of Creme Brulee and Carrot Cake Macaroon and a Chocolate Torte. Everything we ordered was a delight to Riensenberger.

Scott Riensenberger has developed his own style but his American sensibility is also apparent. He uses only seasonal and local ingredients to create working with leading chefs from around the world has given him the inspiration and desire to palate in a relaxed atmosphere. He has even gone so far as to offer gluten-free dishes.

Overall I would have to confess that our experience had in the better restaurants in Manhattan and it was far more reasonably priced. Only a short car ride away from the city Hudson at Haymount House is well worth the trip for a wonderful dining

Something else to consider is that the main dining hall can accommodate up to two hundred people corporate events and receptions of all types. Scott Riensenberger will oversee the catering needs and

For additional information and directions you can go to their webside at HaymountHouseNY.com Hope you heed my recommendation and take the ride. I know you will leave happy and satisfied.

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Italian as Nonna

By Marianne Belmonte

Happy Hour anyone? Try Casa Nonna at 310 West 38th Street. Located in the garment district it’s a perfect place to go for casual authentic Italian fare. Offering lunch and dinner menus as well as a separate pizza menu along with a full service bar, you can’t go wrong with this choice.

Translated Casa Nonna means grandmother’s house and well it is. Serving a variety of Italian favorites most of the cuisine is from the Roman and Tuscan regions, although you can still order meatballs made just like your Italian grandmother made and eggplant parmesan served on panini bread. and come with a variety of different toppings.

Health conscious ? Order their whole wheat (pine nuts) pizzas. Pasta is house made and there are quite a few choices to choose from, cabonara, fungi, and butternut squash

gnocchi all great choices. Buffalo mozzarella with roasted peppers is fresh and creamy. Of course a basket of house made crusty garlic when it runs out, and it will, be sure to ask for more.

The atmosphere is casual and relaxed and the wine list offers a good variety. There are two separate bars ample tables and the service is good. It is a perfect place to enjoy a dinner with friends or family, dine alone at the bar or bring a date. Any of the aforementioned circumstances would be suitable, it’s just that kind of restaurant. The food is tasty, the atmosphere is relaxed and the people, whether staff or customer are pleasant.

duck, risotto balls and any one of the pastas.

Most of the dishes are made with local and seasonal ingredients. Please whatever you do don’t pass up on desert. The donuts are to die for and how could anyone pass up on authentic Italian gelato?

Try Casa Nonna for lunch, dinner, or a weekend night out; anytime for that matter.

Of course let’s not forget Happy Hour where you will receive a free appetizer with be for both your soul and your palate. If you haven’t already experienced Casa Nonna you must give it a try. Bon Appetito!

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LAST WORD: GIVING BACK

By Christopher A. Pape The holidays are the time to be both grateful for what one has and to be generous of spirit.

As an Italian-Catholic, I learned it was better to be meek and poor (for we shall inherit the Earth) rather than rich and powerful. But since we are the most successful nation on the planet, wouldn’t it be a good time to be thankful and try to help others, both within our own community and around the world, be as prosperous as we are?

But how do we go about doing that? To use you have fed him for a lifetime.” We must teach those who are less fortunate. Through education and guidance, the poor among us can I recently saw a segment on 60 Minutes that the founder of Free the Children. As a Canadian youth, with modest means, he was able to build an empire of good. Now serving in over forty countries, the organization helps disadvantage youth by building facilities in which the children can attend class and learn a fundamental education.

Not only do I believe this to be a worthy cause but also one that can change the shape of the world. A lack of a quality education – a liberal Western education – is both unfair and unjust. And to deny every child a basic human right – is to deny their humanity. I strongly believe that The charity also inspires local youth – Americans, Canadians, Germans, Italians, etc. to give back to the world. Through have proven that children can and do make a difference.

Locally, there are plenty of children who are suffering, especially since the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. The Red Cross and other national charities

Wherever you choose to give and contribute, it’s important that you actually do so. With so many mouths to feed and souls to enrich, this holiday season is an excellent time to start –

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