BACK TO THE CITY?

The Party Planning Master:

Ilysa Steinberg

It’s one thing to host a party, but it’s another to throw a really fabulous party with delicious food, amazing décor, and incredible activations from start to finish. Event planner Ilysa Steinberg is behind some of the best shindigs you’ve seen this summer. Here’s why she should totally be on your radar! BY SYDNEY SADICK

Ilysa Steinberg

Ilysa, what a summer! You were working events every weekend. How did you and your team manage?

The key to our success is “Nobody can do it alone,” and I stand by this! Time management has been crucial in order to give each of our clients the attention they deserve. Each week and weekend is planned accordingly with the right support in place. No, I don’t attend every event, but it will always have the Askilysa touch.

You work a lot with our cover star, Isaac Boots. Tell us about how you collaborate on his live workouts?

The exciting part is the natural relationship Isaac has with so many of our clients; it’s become seamless to work with his team. His husband and manager, Jeffrey O’Brecht, has brought an exciting new spin to our business, creating unique experiences for each class. The Askilysa team is extremely flexible with service, set up, and clean up, whether it’s in a backyard tent for activewear brand Terez or the center of the Southampton Arts Center.

What’s amazing about your parties is that the food is actually delicious!

We take this very seriously! It’s all about clean eating and creating savory moments. Our chefs shop at local farms and the docks—from Westhampton to Montauk—to get the freshest ingredients for our clients. The preparation for an outstanding delicious dinner starts way in advance. Our chefs give their heart and soul!

What are your top Labor Day entertaining tips?

Labor Day is a time for family, fun, and back-to-school mode, which can be a difficult balance. I recommend simple, easy-toclean-up long lunches. Call Askilysa to make it easier!

Your company is constantly growing. What makes you proud about your progress?

When I step back and watch the team we have created. Our core group has dedication, professionalism, and love for our clients. Our No. 1 rule is the client comes first. And No. 2 is always help your teammate! T

ASK ILYSA

Ask Ilysa, LLC is an event-planning and placement company that works on events, from small intimate dinner parties to backyard cocktails.

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BACK TO THE CITY? WE GOT YOU

The best in special events and some of our favorite services back in NYC this autumn. BY SYDNEY SADICK

MANE SPOT! DAVIDE HAIR STUDIO

It’s editor-in-chief Sydney Sadick’s favorite hair salon in town! Spearheaded by founder Davide Marinelli, Davide Hair Studio is the perfect destination for all things blowouts, haircuts, color, and beyond. “Our passion is using our artistic expression to create gorgeous hairstyles that complement your unique style.” says Marinelli. “Inspired by the raw and natural beauty of traditional Italian culture, we create beautiful shapes with your hair as our canvas. Experience the art of sophistication while you relax and unwind.” To book your appointment, visit davidehairstudio.com. 379 Park Ave. S, Third Floor, NYC

Davide Hair Studio

Anna Babakitis

KEEP YOUR TAN ON!

While we might be bidding adieu to summer, that doesn’t mean you have to give up your summer glow and color. The solution: Celebrity spray tanner Anna Babakitis, who’s responsible for the tans of some of the most popular belles of the moment. Head to annaspraytanner.com to book your appointment, and check out Anna’s Instagram @annaspraytanner. show at 8 p.m. And boy, is there a ton of newness in between! The preliminary schedule features more than 109 designers, including returning brands such as Altuzarra, Brandon Maxwell, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Tory Burch, and many more. Firsttime additions to the schedule’s in-person activations include An Only Child, Ashlyn, Foo and Foo, LoveShackFancy, Midnight Studios, One/Of by Patricia Voto, and Tia Adeola. September 9–14

ELECTRIC ZOO

The annual electronic music festival held over Labor Day weekend in New York City on Randall’s Island returns. The lineup includes Cheat Codes, Diplo, Armin Van Buuren, Afrojack, Surf Mesa, DJ Snake, and more. September 2–4 42 \ September 2022 \ Spotlight

COOL CONCERTS

Coming up at Madison Square Garden in 2022

Harry Styles September 1–5 Billy Joel September 9 Pearl Jam September 11 Ben Platt September 27 The Killers September 30 and October 1 Lizzo October 2

GAME, SET, MATCH POINT!

The 2022 U.S. Open kicks off August 29. This will be the 142nd edition of the event, and the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the year. It will be held on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, NY. Superstar players include Emma Raducanu (the women’s singles defending champion) and Daniil Medvedev (the men’s). Runs through September 11

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

NYFW kicks off September 9 with Proenza Schouler’s show at 4 p.m. and wraps up September 14 with Tom Ford’s

DINE AWAY AT MARK’S OFF MADISON

Mark’s Off Madison (M.O.M.) is the new restaurant from Chef Mark Strausman, best known as the creator and managing director of Fred’s at Barneys New York and Campagna restaurant. M.O.M. is the culmination of Strausman’s career, the place where he’s combining, in a quintessentially New York way, all the culinary strands of his career—the classical European and rustic Italian dishes of his training, along with the traditional Jewish foods of his childhood in Queens. You’ll find many of the “greatest hits” from his career on the menu, such Mark Strausman as the entrée salads, Belgian fries, and Estelle’s chicken soup. M.O.M. is both a restaurant and a bakery, and bakes all its own breads and desserts. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the bagels being made, as a large window in the dining room overlooks the working bakery! This fall, M.O.M. will feature local seafood out of Montauk, as well as continue to bring in the best locally grown produce of the season from the Greenmarket. The restaurant provides home catering services, and will offer special menus for the Jewish holidays and Thanksgiving. 41 Madison Ave., NYC