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“If music be the food of love, play on!” Shakespeare knew that beyond the cornerstones of wellness—good sleep, nutrition, air, water, exercise, meditation—are laughter, kindness, affection and music. In this issue, we share some of those basic pleasures, beginning with a nourishing music sampling of Rufus Wainwright, who interviews his father, Loudon. The elder Wainwright will be performing at Guild Hall this summer, as will Rosanne Cash, who says, “Art and music will save us.… We are the premier service industry for the heart and soul.” Lukas Nelson, the model for Bradley Cooper’s character in A Star Is Born, will be gracing Montauk’s The Surf Lodge stage this summer. For laughter, we offer up Olivia Wilde and her
hilarious girl-power film, Booksmart. As for health, we are so committed to a full-circle approach that we’ve enlisted the Wellness Foundation to contribute inspirational tools every issue this summer. Here, they offer a piece about how much mindfulness matters, and later in the summer they’ll be advocating a plant-centric, whole foods diet, physical activity, and social connection. Elsewhere, we tackle the topic of ocean health, as June 8 is World Oceans Day. And to end the issue, we leave you with a glorious empowered woman, Jennifer Lopez. I gave the superstar her very first cover back in 1999 at Manhattan File. She’s more beautiful now than ever, as she turns 50 this summer. Play on!
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144 INTO THE WILDE Actress and activist Olivia 154 CULTURAL LEADERS OF Wilde steps behind the THE EAST END In the first segment of our camera for her directorial summer series, we celedebut, Booksmart, and the brate those standing at the results are earning raves. forefront of three creative Here, she shares insights powerhouses: Terrie Sultan, about filmmaking, clean Director of the Parrish Art Museum; Andrea Grover, beauty and laughter as a Executive Director of Guild form of wellness. 150 MAKING A SPLASH Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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MINDFUL 38 THROUGH THE FIRE Finding zen at the Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill 40 MIRACLE BEACH A dose of the ocean is the world’s best medicine.
60 WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING CBD OIL Drew Hyland of Papa & Barkley Essentials breaks it down. 62 ONE-WOMAN SHOW Fran Drescher talks to Purist about Cancer Schmancer.
42 SEIZE THE DAY Quick tips for staying mindful
64 OUT OF THE BLUE Explore the pros and cons of blue-light therapy.
44 POWERED UP Don’t Hate, Meditate! Get into the transformative practice.
66 ASK THE DR. Dr. Frank Lipman lists the many dangers of glyphosate.
46 CULTIVATING GRATITUDE Dr. Aliza Pressman, PhD, on how thankful children are haapier
68 CANCER CARE COMES TO SOUTHAMPTON The Phillips Family Cancer Center brings cutting edge high-tech treatment out East.
52 PURE LOVE Celebrated musician Rosanne Cash on the awesome power of the guitar, and music’s ability to inspire good and change the world 54 A TREASURED LIFE News anchor Stephanie Ruhle talks to Tara Westover to discuss lessons learned from her unorthodox Idaho childhood.
HEALTH 58 SWEET RELIEF A futuristic technology shines a bright light on the looming cloud of Lyme disease.
70 FREE YOUR MIND Access Bars: touch therapy that reboots your brain 72 CLEARING THE AIR Expert advice on ridding country homes of mycotoxins produced by mold 74 NATURAL REMEDIES Nontoxic products to keep you and your pets healthy 76 THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE Dr. Gerry Curatola explains the connection between oral and systemic health. 78 AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION Urinary tract infections are finally conquered with Uqora.
82 PURE PICKS Alexandra Fritz Khoudari of Kassatex shares her favorite tablescape inspirations. 84 A PLACE TO GROW Landscape designer Frederico Azevedo presents photographs and stories from his glorious new book, Bloom. 86 HOME RUN Paul Goldberger and James Merrell exchange insights on baseball parks and the latest Hamptons architecture. 90 DECKED OUT Grilling and chilling at Athena Calderone’s tastefully streamlined Barnes Landing home 94 PURE PROPERTY Real estate news in the Hamptons
GLOW 98 PURE PICKS Actress Naomi Watts selects her current ONDA Beauty obsessions. 100 RAISING THE BAR Solid shampoos are making hair care eco-conscious. 102 PURE PICKS Jewelry designer Paige Novick shares personal gems; Purist founder Cristina Cuomo chooses healthy products for body and spirit. Morgan Maassen
48 MUSIC MEN Rufus Wainwright interviews his father, singer-songwriter-actor Loudon Wainwright III.
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BALANCING ACT Jayma Cardoso on motherhood, wellness and creating a family-friendly vibe at The Surf Lodge
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161 THE ART OF FITNESS Sculpturally sound workout machines by Technogym
122 THE REAL DEAL Lukas Nelson on health, happiness and his new album
162 AH, WILDERNESS Chic waterside camping in East Hampton with Terra Glamping
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163 ROCK STEADY Paddle Diva inspires a passion for paddleboarding.
126 PLANT POWER Tracy Pollan and family debut a new plant-based cookbook. 128 EAT HERE NOW The latest East End dining news 130 SHACK ATTACK! 668 The Gig Shack serves up legendary global surf cuisine. 132 DECODING THE FODMAP DIET A guide to gut health 30
164 AT A GLANCE Can’t-miss social and cultural happenings in the Hamptons 166 COACHES Namaste New York offers a fourpronged approach to self-care. 168 NUMEROLOGY By the numbers: actress and singer Jennifer Lopez
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CO N T R I B U TO R S AT WHICH HAMPTONS LOCALE CAN YOU USUALLY BE FOUND? “I most frequently visit Guild Hall and Bay Street Theater. Last year’s season was exceptional for both.”
WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION OUT EAST? “Hate to be oldfashioned, but looking at the ocean is most inspiring— worth every pretty penny!”
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT who interviewed his dad, Loudon Wainwright III
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Regina Weinreich is a co-producer/director of the award-winning documentary Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider, which premiered at the first Hamptons International Film Festival. A writer on the documentary The Beat Generation: An American Dream, she is the author of the critical study Kerouac’s Spontaneous Poetics. She is also a professor in the Humanities & Sciences Department at the School of Visual Arts.
Rufus Wainwright is considered one of the great singer-songwriters of his generation. He has released eight studio albums, three DVDs and three live albums, including the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. He has written two operas, Primadonna and Hadrian. He performs at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett on Aug. 11, and at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington on Aug. 29.
Tapp Francke is owner and founder of STANDwellness in Water Mill. A holistic nutritionist and a Pulse-Certified PEMF practitioner, her focus is on educating her clients on how to eat properly for their respective conditions, to make informed health choices, and to trust therapies that can enhance the body’s ability to heal itself.
who photographed Andrea Grover and Terrie Sultan
Photographer Ryan Moore was born and raised on Long Island 1 mile from the ocean. Over the years, his passion for photographing the land and sea has grown, and it’s not uncommon to find one of his prints hanging at a local establishment. Moore has exhibited at the Empire State Tattoo Studio in Oceanside and The Atlantic Terrace Beach Hotel (Gallery at The Terrace) in Montauk.
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WHICH THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT DO YOU PREFER? “PEMF therapy is my favorite. I don’t know any other that provides pain relief, and relaxes and recharges you at the same time.”
WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART OF PARENTING? “Letting go and surrendering to the fact that I’m a guide, not a boss.”
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Aliza W. Pressman, PhD, co-founder of seedlingsgroup, is certified in parent management from the Yale Parenting Center. She is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, the co-founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, and the host of the podcast “Raising Good Humans.” She’s the mother of daughters Penelope and Vivian.
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO UNWIND? “Going to the gym and spending time at the beach.”
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THROUGH THE FIRE
At Shou Sugi Ban House, transformative wellness meets sustainability, thanks to the holistic vision of founder Amy Cherry-Abitbol. Resident nutritionist Charlotte LaGuardia offers Purist a preview. The name Shou Sugi Ban refers to an ancient Japanese process of charring the surface of wood to increase its durability, while yielding a beautiful aesthetic. It was chosen after an electrical fire raced through the retreat site in its earliest days. Rather than feeling defeated by the calamity, Cherry-Abitbol and co-founder Kathleen Kapnick made use of it to “alchemize life by stoking the fires of transformation,” she says, and Shou Sugi Ban rose from the ashes. Sustainability and minimalism are the cornerstones of the Shou Sugi Ban House, and can be seen in the use of geothermal heating, the repurposed materials from the building site, and its eco-friendly culinary philosophies. Chef Mads Refslund, co-owner of the celebrated Noma in Copenhagen and author of the no-waste cookbook Scraps, Wilt & Weeds, has developed a nutrient-dense, hyperseasonal menu supplied by local farms such as the Green Thumb in Water Mill. Clients are also given the opportunity to learn the health benefits of their meals, teas, and tonics from the resident nutritionist, yours truly. Let the transformation begin. shousugibanhouse.com
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Inspired by a lifelong connection to Japanese culture and a desire to return to simplicity, Amy Cherry-Abitbol decided to leave behind a career in corporate law and follow a strong instinct to create a wellness retreat in the Hamptons. Located in Water Mill, adjacent to the Parrish Art Museum, Shou Sugi Ban House is a tranquil, stylishly minimal 13-bedroom spa and retreat where wellness meets culture and science. “Our comprehensive approach blends traditional practices, timeless philosophies and of-the-moment treatments,” says Cherry-Abitbol. The intention for the center, set on 3 acres, was to create a place for integrative health and holistic living, an interlude from the summer scene, where people can heal and like-minded practitioners come together. Thoughtfully and expertly curated by Wellness Program Director Sat Darshan Khalsa, treatments range from Reiki and massages to new modalities like vibroacoustic therapy and quantum biofeedback. Relaxing, restorative tea ceremonies are at the heart of the Shou Sugi Ban House experience. Four day, all-inclusive programs start at $4,650.
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body absorb oxygen more efficiently. Oxygen supports all physical functions, providing essential support to the organs, including the brain. This means that ionized ocean air can help with mental clarity and a stronger body. The negatively charged ions also balance serotonin and dopamine, our “feel-good” neurotransmitters that regulate mood, digestion, sleep and memory. So, take a deep breath when you are by the sea. You will be doing your body a world of good. Ocean water is one of the great healers. It is antimicrobial and packed with minerals—including sodium, chloride, sulfate, calcium and magnesium—essential for proper immune system function. Magnesium, in particular, is known to help relax muscles, induce deeper sleep and help to hydrate the skin by improving moisture retention. Ocean water, or any mineral-rich water, has long been used as a tonic for immune-mediated skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, in a treatment known as balneotherapy. Swimming in the ocean is an excellent form of exercise that increases circulation and improves muscle tone. Immersing your body in cold saltwater decreases pain and increases immune system function. When the temperature receptors in your skin are exposed to the cold water, they release endorphins, activating opiate receptors, which, in turn, have an analgesic effect. Endorphins also regulate the immune system by strengthening white blood cells, which help protect from infections and disease. Get your dose of the sea. Your body will thank you.
When you’re lucky enough to live by the ocean, you’re lucky enough. An ocean beach is not only beautiful and peaceful, but it can be good for your health, too. Hawaii, a place of year-round beaches and gorgeous weather has, since 2006, been named the best place to live by Gallup polls six times. Researchers in Japan found that people who live closest to the ocean are the happiest and least stressed. An ocean view yields even better results. Why does the ocean have this effect? Thalassotherapy, a word originally coined by Hippocrates, refers to the sea as a form of mind-body therapy. Wallace J. Nichols, in Blue Mind, his 2014 book about the enduring appeal of water to humans, writes that the sounds of ocean waves are relaxing to the brain. This happens because the sound of the crashing waters alters brain wave patterns to a more meditative state. As the waves roll onto the shore in their rhythmic pattern, they induce a deep sense of calm. The blue of the ocean has an effect as well, blue being a color known to promote feelings of peace and serenity. Blue has the ability to lower blood pressure while increasing creativity and productiveness. Researchers from the University of Plymouth in the UK studying virtual reality in stressful situations found that this ocean effect is so profound that people having dental surgery who are shown images of the beach report feeling less pain. This effect is not just in your head: The beach has physiological benefits as well. The ocean air has a higher concentration of negatively charged ions, which help the 40
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ten do we go through our days on autopilot? Practicing pausing, however briefly, allows you to move forward with a clearer sense of purpose, in alignment with your goals.
Stop what you’re doing and connect with yourself; try it when you’re in the middle of a stressful day. Stop and notice the people you see all the time; look at them with fresh eyes and really see them. Stop to notice something beautiful, or to express gratitude. Stop before eating and tune in to what your body needs. Take a few slow, deep breaths—in through your nose and out through your mouth. We often don’t realize how much tension we’re holding or how shallowly we’re breathing until we do this. Observe the thoughts and feelings that come up, without judgment—this doesn’t mean you won’t have judgments, but that you won’t judge yourself for having them. Feelings and thoughts aren’t right or wrong; they just are. And they can quickly sweep us into a frenzy or downward spiral. The beauty of mindfulness is that it empowers us to avoid these pitfalls by simply noticing, rather than engaging with, our thoughts.
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We don’t need large chunks of time to practice mindfulness; there’s tremendous power in sprinkling mindful moments throughout the day and slowly building from there. We can all find 30 seconds to a few minutes to pause—it’s just a matter of getting in the habit. You might want to try setting a few reminders in your phone or calendar that say STOP. Or, link the STOP practice to any daily rituals you already have, such as washing your hands, or getting that cup of tea. When we’re trying to develop a new habit, it’s often easier to add to something we already do regularly. Each day comes complete with 1,440 minutes of opportunities. Do your best to make more of them mindful, and don’t worry about doing this perfectly—it’s all good.
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Stop pressing the snooze button on awareness. A pep talk and pointers from the just-published Don’t Hate, Meditate! BY MEGAN MONAHAN
lenses that we’ll see the world through from that point forward. I’ll never forget the first time I heard Deepak Chopra say that our set point— the way we look at the world—is developed by the time we’re 7 or 8 years old. After that initial set of programmed preferences are downloaded, everything you experience reinforces that outlook and figuratively thickens that lens through which you’re seeing the world. As a result of that conditioning, we fall into this hamster wheel of repetitive thoughts, desires and actions. On its own, the knowledge that your mind is conditioned is powerful and represents a degree of awareness that many don’t have. But it’s not enough to know it. Those habits, stories and conditioned responses that keep you from your greatness keep showing up for a reason. They’ve had a seat at the table for a long time. Imagine for a moment that each of your thoughts, words and actions creates a current that is moving you in a certain direction, the collective energy of which creates your world inside and out. If you’ve ever swam in the ocean and had to fight your way through a rip current to get back to shore, you know how difficult it is to change course when there’s energy and momentum pushing you in one very specific direction. At this moment, you might be acknowledging that you want to start moving in a new direction, but it takes more than just “deciding.” That current has been fed throughout the years with your thoughts and actions. It’s important to be gentle with yourself and know that redirection is a process that can be supported by favoring new thoughts. Insert meditation. Learning to meditate will enable you to notice your unique conditioning, especially as it relates to your relationship with presence, acceptance, intention, nonjudgment and trust. It shows up as a way to shave away layers of that conditioned lens, and begin to shift into being a new version of yourself. Reprinted from DON’T HATE, MEDITATE!: 5 Easy Practices to Get You Through the Hard Sh*t (and into the good) © 2019 by Megan Monahan. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Are you ready to wake up? We can’t just think our way into living our best life. A shift needs to occur to experience lasting change. As much as your mind houses some turbulence, it’s such a privilege to be able to sit and explore it. You get to wade through the thoughts, the feelings, the stories and the truths, and as you begin to surrender into that journey, you’ll eventually feel lighter. You’ll go from struggling to getting comfortable in the silence to floating on top of it all. And there you are. Each time you get quiet, you can return to that place. Our conditioning has created a spiritual amnesia and we’ve forgotten who we really are underneath it all. Relax, it’s not because you’re bad at life; it’s because you’re human and it is in our nature to “forget.” We started forgetting our fullest consciousness the moment that we took our first breath, and we have been leaning closer and closer to a conditioned autopilot mode ever since. We forget and we start letting the outside world’s narratives regulate who we are, how we dress, what we do, what we want and ultimately how we see the world around us. Keeping it 100 with you, I will tell you that living life in that state takes less work. It’s way easier to indulge in negativity and a state of victimhood. On the other side of doing the work, though, is power and the opportunity to live as the highest expression of yourself, which comes with all the perks: happiness, contentment and peace. Remember also that this journey isn’t about acquiring anything, but letting go of the residue of conditioning that has accumulated within you. When we’re born, we’re good to go. We are present and we unapologetically express our feelings and needs with complete transparency. We don’t hold grudges, have judgments, or become attached to the outcome of anything. For a period of time, we’re in a state of complete “being.” Pull out a photo of yourself as a toddler. Do you see any cynicism, any fear, any scarcity or self-doubt? Probably not. As we get older and our brains develop, we begin to discover additional layers of that “being.” All of a sudden, we have a mind, an intellect, an ego and a physical body that all have a voice. That crystal-clear lens of pure potentiality is traded out for a set of conditioned 44
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1 Start by modeling gratitude habits. Make sure you take time every day to notice things that you are grateful for. Slow down. Take a deep breath in front of your kids, and find a way to notice anything around you that makes you smile. 2 Say “thank you” every single time anyone does anything for you, from opening a door to sharing a story. Saying “thank you” reminds you and your child that you are naming your appreciation out loud. For younger children, practice through pretend play. If your child has trouble, go ahead and offer to say it together. You are planting seeds of a practice; it doesn’t need to happen overnight. 3 Name moments when you appreciate your children’s actions and behavior. Narrate for them what they are doing that you feel grateful for. You also can mention that you are grateful for them, but this is more about noticing the small day-to-day things they do that are helpful or thoughtful. 4 Create a ritual around a gratitude practice. One idea is have everyone give their rose, thorn, bud and feather of the week: a rose is something to feel grateful for; a thorn is a difficult or unpleasant experience; a bud is something to look forward to; and a feather is something that made you laugh. Any order is fine, but it’s nice to end with something positive. This is a concrete way to practice noticing things you appreciate while also acknowledging that not everything is always awesome. 5 Think about ways to help other people in your immediate community. It feels good to find ways to help others, and doing so can also really help children appreciate what they have. It’s also an important way to model a lifelong practice of helping others who may not be as fortunate. 6 Write it down. It may seem like a hokey thing to do, but taking time every day or every week to write down something or someone you are grateful for can grow your gratitude muscle. Even if you are hesitant, try it. See what happens. This can be something you do as a family ritual or on your own. Get a gratitude journal for the kids that they can decorate themselves. Once in a while, have everyone write a letter to thank someone who did something meaningful. You can even write a letter to a former teacher or a person whom you have always wanted to thank. Tell the story to your kids. If they are too shy to mail the letters they write, that’s OK. It’s the practice of appreciation that’s important. 7 Avoid getting angry and telling kids they are being ungrateful. It’s not easy to watch your kids do something that appears spoiled, but shaming kids is not going to make their gratitude grow. Aliza Pressman, PhD, is an assistant clinical professor in Pediatrics, Division of Behavioral and Developmental Health, at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
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Aliza Pressman, PhD, co-founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, believes instilling a sense of thankfulness in children makes them happier people. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” And I’m pretty sure that about sums up a lot of what my clients (and I) think about as we raise children. It might seem simple, but consider how difficult it is to remember these examples when we over-curate our children’s day-to-day experiences. A lot of our focus is on alleviating the discomfort of a rainy day, or lost luggage or the frustration of those tangled lights, and far less focus on teaching them how to appreciate what we have, and take setbacks in stride. Part of that is that we have a hard time sitting with our children’s distress—yet in creating a perfect, smooth-sailing environment, we often rob them of the experience of actually appreciating what they have been given. That thankfulness is known as gratitude. Cultivating a real sense of appreciation and an ability to manage when things don’t go perfectly go hand in hand. A grateful person knows that despite the rain, things are pretty awesome, and may be able to find humor in the unexpected adventures of lost 46
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Loudon Wainwright III is a singer-songwriter, actor and father of four.
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: I’m in sunny California. Are you in sunny Shelter Island? LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III: I’m in cloudy, cold Manhattan. RW: That has its charms. I’ve never interviewed you before, at least not formally, so this is exciting. Tell me about this gig you’re doing at Guild Hall on June 28. LW: G.E. Smith, who you know, does a series there called G.E. Smith’s Portraits with various musicians and songwriters. Basically my understanding is I’m going to play. I’ll play
a lot with him. There’s also Wesley Stace, aka John Wesley Harding, on the bill. The idea is songwriters come and sing their songs and then G.E. accompanies them. RW: I know that our family, or part of them anyway, comes from East Hampton, and I can attest to having grown up in the area when we were in Shelter Island, but also would come often to the beach out East. Do you feel, when you’re playing in that town, that you’re kind of playing your hometown in a strange way, or not at all? 48
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Passing notes through DNA, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, bequeathed to son Rufus Wainwright (whose mother is the late folk icon Kate McGarrigle) a love of song that has to date produced eight acclaimed albums ranging from baroque pop to opera. In their first-ever sit-down interview for publication, the father and son treat Purist to an affable chat about new creative directions, family roots out East and upcoming shows at Guild Hall and The Stephen Talkhouse.
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“When audiences see us come out as a family,” says Loudon, “whether it’s the whole bunch of us or just the two of us, they envy us, that we have a context for doing something pure and mysterious, like singing a song together.” since we’re both musicians. Having grown up with this opportunity to sing with you and also with my mom, Kate, and [sisters] Martha and Lucy and everybody, has been really, really wonderful. I feel very blessed to have that opportunity, and I hope that we get to do some more of that in the near future. But I think it’s really great that we’re both out there still. LW: I agree. When audiences see us come out as a family, whether it’s the whole bunch of us or just me singing with Lucy or you singing with Lucy or just the two of us singing together, I think it has a kind of impact. Audiences clearly like it. It’s musically great, of course, but I think that people, especially me, and I won’t be surprised if they’ve said it to you, that they envy us, that we have a context for doing something kind of pure and mysterious like singing a song together. I mean, there are examples where families play music together, obviously, but most families don’t, so we are special and lucky in that way.
LW: I personally grew up in Westchester, so I suppose Bedford Village, New York, would be more my hometown, but I’ve been coming to the East End for 40 years and as you say, lots of our relatives are there. I often come when I play the Talkhouse. My dad and my grandfather, Stuyve [short for Stuyvesant] Wainwright, and my grandmother are all buried there over in that graveyard. That graveyard over on Cooper Lane —the ancestors are all there, so in a way, it does feel like home. RW: It’s interesting because for me, even though I don’t get to go much to Montauk where [Rufus’ husband] Jörn and I have our house, but with all this touring and traveling the world, I do feel whenever I’m in that area, that it is home for me even though I’m hardly there. Tell me about your new album, which I’ve been listening to. It’s pretty fantastic, and varied in its repertoire. LW: The last thing that came out was a double CD of rarities, I guess you could call it. It’s called Years in the Making. I did it with my friend Dick Connette. It’s really home demos and live tracks and includes people like Steve Goodman and Bill Frisell. All my kids, including you, are on it—as kids, actually. And, of course, Liza Minnelli is on it. RW: Yes, I know. LW: Your friend, Liza. RW: Yes, my dear, my dear. My bosom buddy. This is partially a Father’s Day issue here, and I would like to ask, what is your advice from one father to another? My daughter, Viva, and your granddaughter…she’s just 8 at the moment, but in terms of teenage girls, do you have any advice? LW: I could give the readers some advice although they probably shouldn’t follow it. [Laughs] Being a father is a huge thing, a complicated job. As to my own abilities to do that job, I’m not sure how good a job I did or even continue to do. I’ve written a lot of songs about being a father, and you kids and stuff—and that doesn’t fix anything, of course. But it’s a big thing as now you know, and as you say, Viva’s getting older, so it’s one thing to be dealing with a 6- or 7-year-old, but when they get to be 8 or 9 or 14, God forbid, then you’re in the real shit. Watch out. [Laughs] RW: What I will say though, Dad, is that judging by how wonderful all your kids are, you did a great job, so don’t worry too much about it ’cause we’re all still alive. LW: Yeah, that’s something. RW: Well, I’m going to be out there as well, doing some shows. I think we’re both doing Stephen Talkhouse within the same week. I’m looking forward to seeing you and spending some time and making some music. I will say that, and maybe this is a nice way to close the interview,
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RAY ROGERS: What does the art of songwriting do for your mental well-being, for your understanding of the world and your place in it? ROSANNE CASH: I cannot separate songwriting from my mental well-being—it is central to my identity, my efforts to understand the world and myself, and is my most refined means of communication. Those moments in my life that cannot be easily explained or organized are often only explained or organized by writing a song about them. RR: Thinking about the guitar itself,
what did it mean to you to have a custom guitar made in your honor, the Martin 0M-28M Rosanne Cash Acoustic with Madagascar rosewood, which you designed? RC: It was one of my proudest moments, when Dick Boak at Martin Guitars called and said they wanted to do a Rosanne Cash signature model. I was so thrilled. I thought about the kind of guitar I wanted to play. My husband, John [Leventhal], who has much better language about the specifics, suggested an OM-28. It’s the perfect size and shape. Then, I had just seen Loretta Lynn on an old 52
television show from the ’50s, and she was playing a stark white guitar, wearing a miniskirt, and I thought it looked unbelievably cool. I said ‘I really want a white guitar.’ So John suggested we do the OM-28 in Adirondack spruce on top. The rest of the body is Madagascar rosewood—of course. Then I got very girlie and said I wanted to do a lot of mother of pearl inlay and fancy stuff, and he talked me off the ledge. He said I would get tired of it, and I should keep it simple—just a subtle trim. He was right. I love this guitar so, so much. It looks like a million bucks, and it sounds even better.
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Cash will be playing songs from her career, including tracks from her latest critically acclaimed album, She Remembers Everything.
The ‘white’ top has aged into a really pleasing and rich amber color, which I love. I’m so proud of it. RR: In what ways does playing the guitar enliven you? RC: The guitar enlivens me because it is an extension of me, and one feels best when one is being her real self. RR: Can you remember the first time you played a guitar? RC: I first played guitar when I was 18. I’m a late bloomer. I remember the pain of learning G-C-D and how arduous it was, but I was determined. I still have the same calluses I had when I was 18. [Laughs] RR: The first time you were aware of the guitar’s power? RC: Preverbal. Hearing and seeing my
dad with a guitar. It spoke of love, and family, and power.
chords, no single notes, just unmistakably Johnny Cash.
RR: “Tennessee Flat-Top Box” is one of the classic songs about the guitar. I love your father’s song and your beautiful version of it on King’s Record Shop. Could you share a little bit about what this song means to you, and some of the details of your recording of it and how that helped your relationship with your father? RC: It was [ex-husband] Rodney Crowell’s idea for me to do the song on King’s Record Shop. I thought it was public domain. There was no Google then, and it was a song I’d known my whole life, so I thought it must have always been around. I didn’t realize my dad actually wrote it. When we recorded it, the drummer, Eddie Bayers,
RR: Your husband, John Leventhal, is an incredible guitar player. What is it like collaborating with him? RC: I became a better rhythm guitar player by playing with John. He’s exacting about time, fluidity, listening to each other and building on each other. I had to become better. He’s my favorite guitar player in the world. I can be so mad at him, then hear him play, and everything washes away because his essence comes out in his playing, and it is unbearably beautiful.
“ART AND MUSIC WILL SAVE US. POLITICIANS CERTAINLY WON’T. WE ARE THE PREMIER SERVICE INDUSTRY FOR THE HEART AND SOUL.” got tears in his eyes after the first take, and looked around at the other musicians and said, ‘Pay attention, boys. We won’t pass this way again.’ It was a high. It went to No. 1 and my dad took out a full page ad in Billboard saying how proud he was that I recorded it without knowing he had written it. RR: Can you recall any memories of your father’s guitar playing? RC: Dad was rudimentary, but confident. He was the best rhythm guitar player he could have had. No barre 53
RR: Are there certain chords or songs that evoke strong memories for you? RC: Too many to mention, but...every time I hear World Party, I think of falling in love with John. RR: One of the most iconic phrases about the guitar comes from Woody Guthrie: “This machine kills fascists,” which he wrote on his guitar in the 1940s. On that note, I’d love to hear any thoughts from you about the power of the guitar and of songs to raise consciousness, effect change, inspire good, and how relevant that is today in the U.S. RC: Art and music will save us. Politicians certainly won’t. We are the premier service industry for the heart and soul. RR: You’re playing the Guitar Masters series at Guild Hall. What does the idea of mastering one’s craft mean to you, and has that changed throughout the course of your career? RC: I have not mastered the craft of guitar playing. I’m rudimentary, like my dad, although I actually play barre chords—not very well, John Leventhal would say. [Laughs] Mastering my craft has meant extracting the power and the grace from what I do. Being confident and humble at the same time. Never losing my curiosity and my determination to be better.
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A TREASURED LIFE
After growing up in an Idaho junkyard without formal schooling or medical care, Tara Westover earned a PhD at Cambridge and become a visiting fellow at Harvard. In her best-selling memoir, Educated, she shares her hard-won wisdom. Here, she speaks with MSNBC Anchor and NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Ruhle.
STEPHANIE RUHLE: You tell an extraordinary story in Educated. Many of us, as we read it, were calling our girlfriends, going, “This book!” Did you have any idea that your story would resonate so strongly? TARA WESTOVER: When I was writing my book, I remember feeling: “This will really resonate with all the little girls who aren’t going to school and who work in junkyards.” I thought it would be great for those five people, and everyone else was going to think it was weird. I was very surprised when that didn’t turn out to be true. I like it when I do an event and someone comes up to me and says, “You know, I was never allowed to go to school, and my story is like yours,” but I really like it when someone says, “I was raised on the Upper East Side and your story really resonated with me.” I don’t fully understand it, but I’m glad. A lot of people have difficult family situations that they have to resolve in adulthood—I think that’s a common thing. SR: How would you describe your childhood? TW: It was polarized. I grew up on a beautiful mountain. I had a mother who was an herbalist, and to me that seemed like magic. We had a junkyard, which when I was very young was wonderful—some kids had a jungle gym, and we had a junkyard, which was even better. And we had horses. But then there were some darker elements, too. I had an older brother who had a serious problem with violence, and my dad, who was quite paranoid, has a lot of extreme beliefs. So I would say it was a childhood of extremes. SR: Did you understand what normal life was? You were isolated with your family. You didn’t go to school, but you did know that the rest of us did? TW: Yeah, I saw all the other kids in my town get on the school bus and get dropped off. I was aware that they were living a life that was very different. SR: Were you being homeschooled? TW: I thought I was, but I didn’t really know what went on
in school. I was taught to read. I was taught to do basic math. I could cook, which I guess the math was for, mostly. But I wasn’t taught that you needed a lot more than that. SR: For you, not receiving any medical care, when you were in any type of situations where you needed help, did you know that you needed a doctor? TW: No, I experienced the not going to school, not going to the doctor, all of that, not as us being weird and extreme, but us living the right way and everybody else living the wrong way. SR: How did you make the decision to pursue an education? TW: I didn’t want to work in my dad’s junkyard anymore. When I arrived at Brigham Young University for my undergraduate studies, I just knew it would be different from what I was doing. SR: How painful was that for your family, for you to make a decision to abandon their way of life? TW: I imagine it was really difficult. The love there is real. That’s the thing we sometimes leave out of descriptions of abuse. A lot of times people who have these kind of thoughts and behaviors also have a whole set of wonderful attributes, but something is wrong, whether because of something that happened to them, a mental illness or who knows what. People are very complicated; they can genuinely love you, and still be very damaging. SR: You call this journey your self-intervention. Can you tell us a little bit more about how it works? Because many people, to varying degrees, need one. TW: It’s an incredibly complicated process, and I don’t think it’s any one thing. It’s a step forward, and it’s four steps back, and four steps forward. That’s how I experienced it. If I could have made it shorter, I would have. This interview took place at The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s 2019 Spring Luncheon. nyspcc.org 54
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It sounds like something out of a futuristic novella. You’re seeking relief from your chronic, possibly devastating health condition, you’ve spent a fortune on white-coated experts and interventions—like intravenous ozone, hyperbaric oxygen chambers and bee-venom therapy—and now you’re at home, speaking into a machine that fits into a small suitcase with a yellow ring on your lap. As you do so, voice analysis technology—also used in FBI lie detector tests—measures the subtlest tones in your vocal range, assessing the vibrational fingerprints of unwanted interferences in your body that may be caused by microorganisms like spirochetes (the bacteria that causes Lyme), and their health-robbing co-infections, including yeasts, viruses and other parasites. It registers frequencies related to metals and chemicals—the milieu that helps the infections to thrive—and all manner of biotoxins and mineral depletions that may have accumulated as a result, blocking the body’s ability to release pathogens and debris so it can heal. Within moments, a playlist of the 30 frequencies that your unique layer cake of challenges would benefit from is generated, then amplified through a modified Tesla coil and delivered deep into your body as pulsed electromagnetic fields, emitted from the yellow ring. Everywhere the disturbances may have accumulated—sometimes as a result of medications like antibiotics that have made tenacious bacteria hide away in the body—the waves of frequency penetrate. And then, whether you understand it or not, as you relax with your Ampcoil device doing the heavy lifting for you, something happens. Frequencies find their match in the body—waking up, in a sense, what has gotten suppressed and helping to subdue what shouldn’t be there. The next day, you do it again; the playlist may change to address the subtle shifts in your constantly changing ecosystem. And, as the weeks go by, you might start to feel like the
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Purist walks and talks with actress and activist Fran Drescher about her nonprofit, Cancer Schmancer. She’ll be out East this summer supporting it and other holistic health initiatives, including the grand opening of Rejuvenation Health. BY CHARLOTTE DEFAZIO poorer and poorer while businesses get richer and richer, and the jig is up. Wake up and shake up. Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it’s hard to go back to sleep.
CD: And you also have this new flagship youth program? FD: Yes, we have a video now called Be the Change with Jamie Foxx, available on cancerschmancer.org. [Spots Jerry Seinfeld crossing the street.] FD: It’s Jerry! JERRY SEINFELD: How’re you? Nice to see you. FD: Oh, look at you! JS: Look at you! FD: I’m starting to do standup. JS: Good for you! It’s a wonderful profession. FD: You could see me on Funny Women of a Certain Age on Showtime. JS: Alright, I’ll look it up. FD: I just talked about you today. JS: Oh, you’re kidding. FD: Because we’re both Queens College alumni. JS: [Laughs] Yes! FD: I’m so happy to run into you.
Drescher’s new initiative for kids helps them become mindful consumers.
JS: Nice to see you. FD: Bye! [Seinfeld walks away.]
sexy to another. CD: Yes. Back to Cancer Schmancer! Let’s talk about the youth program. FD: Kids today are predicted to not live as long as their parents. We don’t want to make that a self-fulfilling prophecy, so we decided to leverage my “junior fan club.” These kids weren’t even alive when I was doing The Nanny and now they love the show and they love me, so we want to engage them. Their health is getting
FD: He looked cute. It’s so funny, I was just talking to these two gay guys about the difference between sexy and handsome, and he was brought up. They said he’s sexy, but not handsome. I find him to be cute. I like a cute man. I like a sexy man. I’ve had handsome men. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder anyway. What’s cute to one is 62
CD: So true. What are your personal go-to methods for finding peace of mind? FD: I like to cook, arrange flowers and entertain. I’m a distance walker. I like meditation and listening to music. I love chant music. I like going to art museums—that’s a big relaxing pastime for me. And I follow a Buddhist philosophy. I’m not always perfect, but as the Buddha says, there is a middle way, and if we all gather there, the world will be a better place. CD: You look fabulous. What are some of your health and beauty secrets? FD: Organic everything as much as you possibly can. What are you putting in your mouth? What are you putting on your skin? All your personal care items including oral hygiene. What are you cleaning and gardening with? Take the “in, on and around you: check, choose and change challenge.” Check labels, choose eco-friendly, organic products and become the change the world so desperately needs. cancerschmancer.org
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CHARLOTTE DEFAZIO: Tell us about the mission of Cancer Schmancer. FRAN DRESCHER: I like educating and motivating people to realize that all the solutions rest with knowledge of what is creating “dis-ease” and what kind of an environment you have around you. We have a very progressive program at Cancer Schmancer called “Detox Your Home.”
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OUT OF THE BLUE It may be the latest wave in skin care, but blue-light therapy may not be safe for everyone. BY MARISA BELGER In the beauty world, the quest for clear, glowing skin is the holiest of grails. We’ll ingest daily smoothies spiked with adaptogenic mushrooms for it, get chemical peels and caviar facials, slather on lotions, serums and elixirs boasting exotic and technical ingredients such as dicaffeoylquinic acid. We’ll even dab on potions enhanced with quartz crystal dust or sheep placenta. The try-anything approach has paved the way for blue-light therapy, a skin-care trend currently sweeping dermatologists’ offices across the country. The therapy uses advanced LEDs to distribute wavelengths of light to problem areas. Originally designed to remedy sun damage and premalignant or malignant skin cancer growth, it is also used for cosmetic conditions like acne, scars and sun spots. Teenagers and adults alike are flocking to the blue light, which works by destroying acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Dr. Debra Jaliman, a Manhattan-based, board-certified dermatologist, recommends receiving treatments twice a week for four weeks in conjunction with a special, complementary skin-care regimen. If noninvasive, non-medicated skin care that works sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is: Blue light therapy is not riskfree. According to Dr. Jaliman, who has been practicing dermatology for 32 years, if it’s administered to clients taking specific drugs (for example, methotrexate, which is used to treat certain cancers, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis; or chloroquine, a malaria medication), it can cause porphyria, a rare hereditary disease in which the blood molecule hemoglobin is abnormally metabolized. There’s concern for the rest of us, too: Blue-light therapy can also lead to eye damage if protective goggles aren’t used. “When blue light is absorbed by the retinal tissue,” explains Dr. Jaliman, “over time it can contribute to age-related macular degeneration.” Be sure to wear goggles. 64
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You’ve probably seen the TV ads for Roundup, the popular pesticide/ herbicide, with a Mr. All-American homeowner mowing down weeds like a destroyer who’s stepped out of the Wild West. That’s actually a pretty apt image, because glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is, in my opinion, one of the most dangerous destroyers out there—of our health. Consider that in the past year or so, in two separate cases, two plaintiffs have successfully sued Monsanto, the product’s maker, for millions of dollars in damages, persuading juries that their regular use of Roundup was at least partially responsible for their
being diagnosed with cancer, specifically non-Hodgkin lymphoma. And this is just the tip of the iceberg—there are currently about 11,000 similar cases working their way through the courts, driven in part by the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer’s determination that glyphosate was “probably carcinogenic to humans,” listed at one rung below IARC’s highest level of health alarm. And according to the Institute of Science in Society, there’s also growing scientific data implicating glyphosate as an endocrine disruptor as well as a DNA mutagen. In other words, it may be damaging our hormones and 66
our genes. But the most insidious thing about glyphosate is that it’s taken up by the cells of the plant, so you can’t get rid of it by washing off the food you eat. So, in effect, the chemical is baked in, and it has permeated our food system. Monsanto has hooked the world’s food supply on toxic levels of a dangerous chemical. Yes, this is scary stuff—and here are the basics of what you need to know about it—and how to avoid it:
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out talking about genetically modified (GMO) crops. Monsanto patented Roundup back in the ’70s—it was originally formulated to scrub mineral deposits out of boiler pipes. The company then repurposed it for the lucrative herbicide market—within certain limits. You could only spray so much toxic crap on crops in order to kill off pests before you began to kill the crops. The work-around, which emerged in the ’90s, was to tinker with the genes in soy, wheat and corn, so they could tolerate more glyphosate—a lot more. The relatively small amount of the stuff that your less-informed neighbor squirts on his lawn weeds, though awful for polluting your neighborhood, is the least of your problems. More concerning are the 500 billion pounds of the stuff that’s sprayed on crops globally, with 300 million pounds in the U.S., where it’s used, not just on GMO grains, but to dry crops in preparation for harvest. Many different food crops, including corn, peas, soybeans, flax, rye, lentils, triticale, buckwheat, canola, millet, potatoes, sugar beets, soybeans and other edible legumes are sprayed with glyphosate to speed up the drying process.
The devastation wreaked by glyphosate is ecological as well as medical. 2
Likely, we won’t know the true cost of putting corporate profits before public safety for years to come. But the early reports are scary, both from a planetary and an individual health perspective. Glyphosate contamination has made its way into the water systems of 38 U.S. states. European rain samples reveal similarly worrying concentrations. A 2014 study fingered the chemical as possibly contributing to epidemic levels of kidney disease in agricultural regions in Central America, India and Sri Lanka. It may not be surprising to learn that a team of international researchers found that glyphosate caused kidney and liver damage in rats at very low doses, a
lot lower than what the EPA regards as “safe” in the U.S. water supply. And, in Argentina, where large swaths of the country have been handed over to glyphosate-soaked GMO soy, the chemical has been linked with birth defects and cancer.
Glyphosate is an ‘antibiotic’ that messes with the microbiome. 3
Glyphosate not only carpet-bombs the weeds on your lawn, but also the bacterial flora in your gut—and I’m
“GLYPHOSATE CONTAMINATION HAS MADE ITS WAY INTO THE WATER SYSTEMS OF 38 STATES.” convinced that the increasing number of gut problems I’m seeing in my patients is connected to glyphosate exposure. This is most likely because it’s actually a registered antibiotic as well as a weed killer, and its reach has expanded far beyond the lawn—and straight into your gut via the food you eat. When we eat GMO crops, or the animals that eat them, we’re inadvertently dumping loads of this dangerous chemical directly into our bodies three times a day or more. And because it’s also being liberally sprayed on countless food crops (not only genetically engineered ones), we’re eating multiple daily doses of an unwanted, unprescribed antibiotic, courtesy of Monsanto (one of the folks who also brought us Agent Orange).
Kids are likely at highest risk, but grown-ups are quite vulnerable too. 4
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creted in urine found that the amount of chemical that passed through us had increased 1,200 percent between 1993 and 2016. Recently, the Environmental Working Group looked at kids’ breakfast cereals and found that all but two of the 28 oat-based cereal and breakfast products they studied, contained levels of glyphosate the EWG folks considered potentially harmful for children. There was more of the chemical in Honey Nut Cheerios than added vitamins D and B12! Remember, it’s easier to limit your kids’ exposure to glyphosate than to try to reverse any damage once it’s done, so, for starters, I highly recommend rethinking Junior’s breakfast ingredients. From there, there are several other steps you can take to limit glyphosate exposure for yourself and for your family, and to buffer all your bodies against the stuff that can slip through.
Here’s where to start: • Go organic—the only foolproof way to eliminate glyphosate is to avoid conventionally grown and processed foods. • Buy grass-fed meat, to ensure that the animal was raised on a diet of grasses and not on GMO grains. • Consider growing your own vegetable garden, using healthy, clean, pesticide-free soil. • Keep your body topped off with protective minerals by taking a multimineral supplement that includes trace minerals. • Support your body’s production of the key antioxidant glutathione, with N-acetylcysteine, glycine-and glutamine, or take oral liposomal glutathione or acetyl glutathione. • Be kind to your liver by avoiding alcohol and taking a liver-supporting supplement, which will usually include milk thistle, dandelion root and artichoke leaf. • Stop buying Roundup to kill the weeds in your garden. drfranklipman.com
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CANCER CARE COMES TO SOUTHAMPTON
The Phillips Family Cancer Center is the East End’s first health center to offer personalized, high-tech treatment with the benefits of a university hospital. not common for both to be offered in one place because these are two different specialties,” says Dr. Ryu. But he insisted that both therapies be provided. A world-renowned expert in the field of radiosurgery, Dr. Ryu saw to it that the center was outfitted with the The facility offers latest technologies, including medical chemotherapy a linear accelerator, the only and radiation under one roof. one of its kind on the East End, which allows more precise targeting of cancer cells during radiation therapy. The latest technologies are evident in every facet of the center, from the chemotherapy infusion units to the way drugs are compounded at the pharmacy. What’s more, the doctors and staff have videoconferencing and communication software to fluidly share information. “If a patient experiences unexpected problems, they can be seen immediately, as needed, by a provider or medical staff,” says Dr. Ryu. “They can also be seen from my office at Stony Brook.” Dr. Hannun is a firm believer that academic cancer centers such as Stony Brook University Hospital are where cutting-edge growth and development in cancer medicine is happening. Because of the alliance between the two hospitals, the 100-plus physicians engaged in cancer medicine at Stony Brook can weigh in on treatment options for patients at the Phillips Family Center. Some cancer patients in Southampton also will be able to participate in clinical trials at Stony Brook, says Dr. Hannun: “It means patients have access to the latest developments that, more often than not, come only through clinical trials.” 740 County Road 39A, Southampton, 631.638.7400, phillipsfamilycancercenter.stonybrookmedicine.edu
The cherry trees were in full bloom on April 25 when Stony Brook Southampton Hospital hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Phillips Family Cancer Center, 18 months after construction began. The blossoming trees were fitting, given the fact that the new building, which is located where a potato barn once stood, was designed to showcase the nature outside its windows and provide patients with a sense of calm (and openness, thanks to the second-story cathedral ceilings). “Our hope is to infuse cancer care with positive, productive feelings, and to help shed some of the anxiety,” says Yusuf A. Hannun, MD, director of the Stony Brook University A high-tech Cancer Center. “You can nevtreatment room er totally remove anxiety from at the Center a cancer diagnosis. But at least you can take the edge off by having a place where patients can see and mingle with other patients.” Dr. Samuel Ryu, deputy director for clinical affairs for the Stony Brook University Cancer Center and designated director of the Phillips Family Cancer Center, was involved from the get-go with the design for the $24 million project. “My philosophy is a hospital can be like a hotel lobby—relaxing, accommodating and also very private.” So why was the first-of-its-kind cancer center on Eastern Long Island built in Southampton? “The folks there, including the community and leadership, benefactors and political leaders, all thought it was a very important goal,” says Dr. Hannun. “It was timely because it coincided with Southampton Hospital becoming a member of the Stony Brook Medicine health system in 2017.” The Southampton-based center offers medical chemotherapy and radiation treatments under one roof. “It’s 68
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attitudes that we have accumulated over time. Cicola reports that her clients experience greater mental clarity, awareness and focus, a heightened sense of self, improved sleep, relief of aches and pains, deep relaxation and calmness, more joy and happiness, and a decrease in anxious, depressive and addictive behaviors. Neuroscientist Dr. Jeffrey Fannin, PhD, studied the brain before and after a Bars session, and concluded that brainwaves slowed down to a theta state, and the spherical structure of the cells improved. Intrigued but doubtful, I thought I would give it a try. I am a woman in the sandwich generation who juggles work, children and aging parents. As a result, I experience a lot of stress. I meditate, but only five to 10 minutes a day. Although I feel calmed by it, I don’t go deep. On the day I tried Bars, my mind was like a whirling dervish. As Cicola lightly touched different areas of my head, I noticed that my thoughts settled. Answers to the questions I had been contemplating became clear. By the end of the hour-long session, I felt very calm and with a sense of control that I had not come in with. I expressed this to Cicola. Her response to this was “every session is unique.” Some people have a big emotional release, where others feel tension relief or, like me, a new sense of mental order. There are many ways to help your body to cope with stress. Meditation, exercise, journaling, laughter, massage therapy and deep breathing are my favorites. I can now add Access Bars to that list. STANDwellness.com
We live in a culture where stress is a common denominator. Work, money, relationships, family obligations and caregiving take over too much of our lives. The need to fulfill all of our roles makes us feel overwhelmed with anxiety. A little stress can be a good motivator, while too much can be detrimental to our health. The physiological changes that occur in our bodies when stressed can help us to stay alert, so that we are able to complete the task at hand, but chronic stress can work against us. The continuous activation of the nervous system starts to wear us down. The physical manifestations of chronic stress can include headaches, heart problems, and weight issues, to name a few. And women, according to the Cleveland Clinic, are the most susceptible. When we are overwhelmed by the abundance of our obligations, self-care goes out the window. This compounds the problem of the “fight or flight” response, keeping us constantly revved up. How can we wind down? One way is with an Access Bars session. Stacy Cicola, an Access Bars practitioner and energy worker at STANDwellness in Water Mill, describes it as “a way to release the emotional center of the brain through touch.” Cicola says Access Bars is like “a reboot for the brain—similar to deleting old files off of a computer hard-drive.” According to Gary Douglas, who developed the therapy, the Bars are 32 points on the head that when lightly touched and held, help to dissipate the electromagnetic charge of all the stored thoughts, feelings, beliefs and 70
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CLEARING THE AIR
Wellness tips for opening a summer home and driving out hazardous mold. The start of the summer season brings with it a welcome return to homes shuttered for the long, wet winter. But behind those closed doors and windows can lurk hostile intruders: mycotoxins, toxic chemicals produced by the mold that develops anywhere moisture has been trapped. “Wherever you have water damage or leakage, you also have mold growth, and wherever you have mold growth, you always have mycotoxins,” explains Dr. Andrew W. Campbell, toxicology expert. “People don’t realize how dangerous mycotoxins are. Very plainly put, mold is the gun, and the mycotoxins produced by molds are the bullet. The No. 1 toxin to humankind is a mycotoxin: It’s worse than all the gases, and definitely cancer-causing. The IARC [International Agency for Research on Cancer] and American Cancer Society have various classifications, and a mycotoxin is a known carcinogen.” Mycotoxins get absorbed into the deepest part of your lungs, then travel to the rest of the body, producing inflammation. “They destroy your body’s immune system, and block the formation of proteins,” explains Dr. Campbell, one of a group of leading scientists who recently developed the only blood serum test in this hemisphere that accurately tests for 12 mycotoxins (mymycolab.com). Potentially making the body vulnerable to diseases ranging from autism
to multiple sclerosis, mycotoxins are made by common molds—just like the kind that grow in a home when it’s left unused or poorly maintained for even a short period of time. Dr. Campbell is highly regarded in the global medical community for his diagnostic skills. But before he can start helping a patient, he explains, the patient has to be proactive. “The first rule of toxicology is, get the toxin away from the patient or the patient away from the toxin.” Enter the professional mold remediator. “Inspect, Correct, Protect” is the protocol recommended by BioScience Corp (biosciencecorp. com), provider of natural mold and indoor air solutions. BioScience’s owner/operator Rick LaPierre, who has taken over duties from his father, Rick Sr., offers this checklist for opening a summer home safely and securely. Service your air conditioner at the start of the season—and never run it with the windows open. Open doors and windows, get the air circulating, and walk through the home inspecting all vents, accessible attic spaces, faucets and plumbing for signs of needed repair; check the basement for water leakage or damage. Inspect walls and ceilings. “Mold appears spotty, irregularly shaped, and fuzzy, and comes in many colors—black, green, blue or red,” says LaPierre, “while mildew, another form of fungus, is
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white, white-yellow or black, and flat in texture.” Fungus that you cannot see might also be present, so use your nose as well as your eyes: A musty odor indicates the presence of mold and/or mildew. “When in doubt, get a professional’s assessment of the home, especially if there is a water intrusion concern,” cautions LaPierre, whose company trains all over the country and is a trusted resource throughout Suffolk County and Palm Beach. Never use cardboard boxes for storage; they are breeding grounds for mold—fungi feast on the cellulose in paper. “Dehumidify the atmosphere by keeping the house temperature below 77 degrees and around 50 percent relative humidity,” LaPierre says. When the HVAC is functioning properly, it will also dehumidify the air. Never use biocides, pesticides or chlorine bleach to clean; these substances release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which worsen mold situations by further polluting the indoor air with harmful chemicals. BioScience Corp uses TM-100, the only enzyme product that has been tested by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and is on the FDA’s GRAS list (Generally Regarded as Safe) both during and after application.
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THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE ic inflammation is different; it’s caused by a low-intensity irritant that persists, causing long-term inflammation. The irritant can be the sugar and chemicals in processed foods, the stress of your life, a sedentary lifestyle, or working out too hard. When your body is in an inflamed state, it is out of balance. Energy is constantly expended in an attempt to get rid of, or adjust to, the presence of a perceived irritant. When chronically inflamed, your body is on alert to defend itself. Being in this state for extended periods interferes with the normal function of your body’s various systems and wears you down. Half of American adults have periodontal (aka gum) disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A survey by Harris Interactive revealed that only 60 percent of those affected have any knowledge of gum disease, even though it’s the leading cause of adult tooth loss. The Harris researchers also found that
Guess what the following diseases have in common: Stroke. Rheumatoid arthritis. Alzheimer’s. Type 2 diabetes. Obesity. Asthma. Hay fever. COPD. Colorectal, pancreatic, lung, kidney and oral cancers. Leukemia. Inflammatory bowel disease. Cardiovascular disease. Erectile dysfunction. Osteoporosis. Inflammation is involved in all of them. But recent research has revealed an even more specific connection between each of these illnesses, and that is gum disease. Chronic oral disease, which may persist undetected for years, is a major source of low-grade inflammation in the entire body. Inflammation is a defensive biological reaction to a harmful agent. The pain, redness and swelling that follow a bee sting are signs of acute inflammation, of the body protecting itself to remove irritants, damaged cells or pathogens, so that the healing process can begin. Chron-
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Dr. Gerry Curatola, the founder of Rejuvenation Health, a new comprehensive wellness center opening in East Hampton on June 22, explains the important link between oral and systemic health.
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39 percent of Americans don’t visit a dentist regularly, so they may not even know they have a problem. But during the past 10 years, there has been a significant shift in perspective on the connection between oral and systemic health. Research has been shining a light on the significant impact that diseases of the mouth have on the rest of the body. Everything we knew about the causes and origins of disease has been turned upside down by the new field of microbionics, the emerging science of the microbiome, the communities of microorganisms that inhabit your body. An unbalanced microbial colony in your mouth can hijack the immune system and create health-destroying inflammation with major systemic impact. My book, The Mouth–Body Connection, focuses on the oral microbiome, which both affects and reflects your overall health, and offers a plan with four important ways to restore this essential ecology of the human body into a state of balance, known as homeostasis: 1
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HEALTHY EXERCISE
Studies have shown that the oral microbiomes of sedentary people are often out of balance. Though exercise can quiet the stress response, too much exercise can cause inflammation. Working out for hours in the gym doing cardio and strength training is not necessary on my plan. (In fact, it is not a good idea, if you want a healthy mouth.) It’s all about intensity. Only 15 minutes twice a week of high-intensity resistance training will do the trick, and can be done anywhere. There are no excuses: anyone can find 30 minutes a week to reap the health benefits of regular exercise. 4
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STRESS MANAGEMENT
You also have to have some stress management techniques up your sleeve. Stress has a destructive effect on the entire microbial community of your body. I can tell by examining patients’ mouths how stressed-out they are. Canker sores are a dead giveaway. Stress can also lead to gum disease, teeth grinding and clenching teeth, which is called bruxism. Habitual grinding rubs off enamel, which makes your teeth more sensitive. The same action can affect the joints and muscles in the jaws and neck. Utilize a variety of relaxation techniques and find the right one that works for you. Mindfulness Meditation is simple and easy and promotes more communication among parts of your brain that process stress-related reactions and other regions related to focus and calm. Yoga helps eliminate the effects of stress and fatigue, as well as reducing proinflammatory cytokines circulating in your bloodstream.
This means removing chemicals that can have a toxic effect on your teeth and gums. The antimicrobial movement in dental care is literally overkill. Many conventional oral-care products wipe out your oral microbiome. After all, companies that produce personal-care products spend millions of dollars to sell their products with the promise that they “kill germs on contact.” Take a look at toxic ingredients in toothpaste and mouthwash. Even “natural” toothpastes can have questionable ingredients like xylitol, and essential oils with antimicrobial effects. Fluoride, once the “sacred cow” of preventative dentistry, has become highly controversial with a wave of new research in which it has been shown to affect the thyroid, cause weight gain, and lower IQ in children, among other negative effects. 2
organic fresh fruits and vegetable. Soak nuts and edible seeds to sprout. Make homemade bone broths, brew herbal teas, and be sure to consume lots of healthy oils, such as olive and avocado. I also recommend taking supplements to fight inflammation, including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C, D3 and K2, and probiotic supplements.
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infections. Each is composed entirely of naturally occurring compounds: Target, developed to be used after activities that could lead to a UTI (yes, sex, as well as camping or sports), has, among others, the hero ingredient d-mannose, a simple sugar that is quickly filtered through the kidneys into the bladder where it helps flush E. coli, the bacteria that causes most UTIs, through the urinary tract. Uqora’s follow up to Target is Control, a daily supplement designed for the 40 percent of women who can’t isolate the cause of their recurring UTIs. Ryan attributes these infections, which seem to come out of nowhere, to the biofilm, a sheath of bacteria that can serve as a hiding place for UTI-specific bacteria. This is why, she explains, after you’ve had one UTI, you are likely to get another. Wrapping up the trifecta is Promote, a daily product created to stabilize imbalances in the vaginal microbiome. “Struggling with UTIs is isolating—it’s
Finally, Uqora offers a breakthrough for the more than 50 percent of women who are prone to UTIs. BY MARISA BELGER
lives in your digestive tract. Until very recently the options for preventing UTIs were limited. The most widely known methods, cranberry juice and herbal extracts, have not held up in clinical trials, and preventative antibiotic use is not a sustainable option. Enter Uqora. After experiencing eight UTIs in 2014, CEO Jenna Ryan set out to find a solution. Teaming up with her partner Spencer Gordon, a molecular biologist, as well as a group of doctors, she founded Uqora, “the UTI prevention company.” The company offers three products designed to help prevent the 78
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all you think about, and it often feels like it’s your fault. A lot of the conversation feels incriminating,” says Ryan, who hasn’t had a UTI since 2016. As the primary player in the UTI prevention space, Uqora offers a viable, powerful solution—customer reviews online are glowing—while pulling a historically under-discussed, and often taboo topic out of dark corners. uqora.com
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The symptoms are unnervingly familiar—a frequent urge to urinate, burning while urinating, achy lower back and abdomen. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are the second-most-common infection in the United States. This makes the chances of you having had one or more extraordinarily high. If you’ve been part of the 60 percent of women who have suffered through a UTI, you know that they are incredibly disruptive and painful. The one definitive treatment option is a round of antibiotics, which may have lasting side effects, including compromised gut flora, the healthy bacteria that
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“For outdoor dinners, we place a throw at every table setting for all guests to enjoy under the stars during post-sunset cocktail hour.” Brentwood cotton-wool blend throw, $110, kassatex.com
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In his new book, Bloom, Hamptons landscape designer Frederico Azevedo of Unlimited Earth Care details his vision of a personal paradise.
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As a landscape designer, I wanted to be in the Hamptons, where the light is so beautiful, and one has the shore, the fields, the woods—all changing at every season. I wanted to inspire my children, Lorenzo and Livia, to always be outside. I even planned the house so that every room would have a different view. I always think about the experience of the landscape from inside the house; the architecture has to play a role. We live there year-round, so I made sure the pool wouldn’t be seen during the winter months, and that those snowy Hamptons vistas would be uninterrupted. I later added a wooden pergola with a bluestone patio to the back of the house. Casa Meu is all about the views of the gardens and sculptures, so it was inevitable that our living spaces would quickly spill outside. When it’s warm enough, I mostly cook on the grill and serve meals on our long teak dining table. And there’s no calling anyone to come outside for dinner—any reading, reclining or working happens in the other “room,” where a teak coffee table, sofas and suspended loveseat ensure everyone is always together outside. It’s a transitional space, allowing people to experience the landscape without fully committing to the elements. I’m often looking to add spaces like this to my designs. They are vital to the experience I want to provide for my clients. When given the chance, most people prefer to be outdoors. I wanted to make a country life where my children could be surrounded by nature and wildlife. The kids would catch fireflies in jars and bring me every snake and turtle they found. Melissa the turtle was our guest for almost six months. I planted alliums—bulbs like shallots—and species that attract hummingbirds and butterflies from spring through late summer, such as digitalis, buddleia, hibiscus, pink and red roses to encourage bees, and two Roses of Sharon—a favorite of hummingbirds for their tubular blooms—in tree forms by the front gate. When plants and trees are where they want to be, they thrive. A professional can see it, but anyone can feel it. Inspiring these subtle effects is difficult when you’re fighting a plant to grow and flourish. It’s something a little intangible. I wanted native species in my home because they animate the landscape year-round and blend the design more seamlessly, giving it the almost-unplanned feeling that has become a sort of signature in my work. Over 20 years later, the garden is our kitchen, our dining room, our art gallery, our living room and even our dance floor. We’re a modern family: We’ve changed over the years, and the garden has evolved with us. From Bloom: The Luminous Gardens of Frederico Azevedo, by Frederico Azevedo (Pointed Leaf Press, 2019)
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The Great Hall at Yankee Stadium, where Goldberger has fond memories.
Architects James Merrell and Paul Goldberger connect the dots between ballparks and the future of residential design. JAMES MERRELL: Paul, first, congratulations on your just-published book, Ballpark: Baseball in the American City. I imagine as a boy your love of baseball, and perhaps of ballparks, came long before your love of architecture did. PAUL GOLDBERGER: All kids seem to like baseball. I have
a very clear memory of my father taking me to Yankee Stadium for the first time, and the incredible brilliance and beauty of that bright green field, right there in the middle of The Bronx. The power of that rural ideal, embedded in the middle of the city, has stayed with me. I have never walked into a ballpark since and not felt that sense of wonder.
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ous than anything. Recently, following the tsunami of shingle-style houses that had washed over the Hamptons, architects seem to have fought to make modern houses comparable in grandeur to, say, the great Georgian houses of the 1920s by architects like David Adler, Delano & Aldrich, and others. When Charles Gwathmey built his de Menil House in East Hampton, in the early ’80s, it was a foreshadowing of this trend toward grandeur. And it showed that the aesthetic could be adapted. JM: I have to remind my clients that every house is handmade—even those production houses in suburban developments—and that the only limitation now is our imaginations. PG: Putting aside the fact that it is very difficult for most people to afford creating a house with an architect, making a house is an enormous personal statement that requires one to spend huge amounts of time in the mirror asking ‘What am I looking at?,’ ‘Who is this person?,’ ‘What do I want?,’ and ‘How do I wish to show myself to the world?’ That’s why people will often liken the process of designing a house to psychotherapy, and the job of an architect to that of a therapist. JM: Very true! PG: In fact, not many people feel comfortable doing that. Some do, of course, and then there are people with great creativity who don’t have a lot of money, but put interesting and unusual things together to create an identity. It’s very similar to how people used to assemble wardrobes, especially in the 19th century. We live in an age that is virtual as much as it is real. The house represents real physical space and a material culture that pushes away from the virtual. And yet, it is also a retreat and a private space, at a time of increasing isolation. JM: I’ve come to think the “dream house” might represent the last opportunity that most non-artists will have for a significant immersion in a truly creative experience. PG: And what better way to resist the many forces pushing us toward homogenization, to what some call the mono culture? It’s an interesting challenge going forward.
JM: You have written about architecture for a long time, and about houses since at least the early 1980s, with your seminal book The Houses of the Hamptons. I’ve been looking forward to asking you about today’s architectural fashions, which are decidedly modern, and what you think they can tell us about our times. PG: Modernism in this country has always had two related aspects: Early modernism was a truly avant-garde movement, aesthetically and sociologically, with roots in European utopian socialism. But then there’s that aspect of the modern that is merely aesthetic—clean, fresh, comfortable, and even economical. At first, modernism in the Hamptons was economical too, using inexpensive or off-the-shelf materials. JM: That period, the late 1960s, was very experimental. I remember seeing a photo of Richard Meier’s Saltzman House in my parents’ Newsweek. It wasn’t like any other house I’d seen. Architectural fashions then morphed into the postmodernism of the 1980s and ’90s. Do you feel they were also experimental? PG: Oh, yes. The first new shingle-style houses seemed refreshing. The modern houses that preceded them had begun to look too sculptural and isolated, not like members of the community. So, when Robert Stern and others started building their first neo-shingle style houses, that seemed wonderfully promising. But it turned out to be something of a dead end. They inspired some good houses, and rather like the first wave of modernism in the Hamptons, the postmodernism of the 1980s and ’90s produced a lot of terrible stuff. The pendulum began to swing back. JM: People often say fashions cycle. But that discounts the impact of ideas. In the 1920s, for instance, modernism was a culture-wide revolution. And the architects of the 1960s and the 1980s had their theories. Do you see theories at work in architecture today? PG: Remember that architecture, like culture, always follows the money. It likes to take the lead, but in many ways it follows. In this period of enormous prosperity at the top, people have sought a modern design that is more sumptu88
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“It’s like an outdoor living room that’s cozy and plush,” says Calderone about her collaboration with RH Interior Design.
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Athena Calderone’s Barnes Landing home has the perfect space for chilling and grilling. BY DONNA BULSECO
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In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war, with the head of Medusa (who, even after death, could turn her enemies to stone) on her shield. And while Athena Calderone more than lives up to that strong-woman legacy, the interior designer and food pro behind the chic site EyeSwoon stuns her many followers in a different, gentler way: The lifestyle goddess has collaborated with the interior design team at RH, Restoration Hardware to create an outdoor living space at her mid-century modern house in Amagansett that celebrates the joys of entertaining. “Your senses come alive here,” says Calderone, when asked what she likes most about spending time at her woodsy, secluded place in Barnes Landing, a charming community close to the bay that’s right on the border of Amagansett and The Springs in East Hampton. “Just to be still enough to hear the crickets at night or watch the swaying leaves in the trees, you become attuned to the Earth and to nature.” The Cook Beautiful author, along with her music-producer and DJ husband, Victor, often invites friends over to unwind, welcoming the ease of making dinners on
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Making these upgrades has made her love the Barnes Landing abode even more. “So much of my life changed when we bought it,” she says. “The home brought our family close together—taking walks at sunset, riding bikes. My son got into surfing.” She bonds with the local farmers and fishmongers, going to Balsam Farms, Amber Waves and Vicki’s Veggies for fresh produce, or over to a neighbor who has an old Igloo cooler in his front yard with a sign that says, “Eggs for sale on the honor system, $5; please return the carton.” That sense of community pleases her. “You taste the vibrancy and know where your food is coming from,” she says. “Plus, you’re supporting the people in your community. It’s one I feel so fortunate to live in.”
the grill. “My summers are not about efficiency or formality,” says Calderone. To enhance that easygoing vibe, Calderone kitted out the deck using furniture with clean architectural lines. Pairs of modernist RH lounge chairs designed by David Sutherland have been placed near the circular corten-steel fire pit, a central focus in the evening when the grown-ups join the kids roasting marshmallows for s’mores. In another lounge-y space, RH double chaises—made out of sustainably harvested, premium Grade-A weathered teak—await guests. “I like materials that age gracefully over time and feel lived-in, not austere,” says Calderone, who kept the palette crisp and classic in dark tailored cushions with light contrast piping. 92
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The light-filled conservatory of Judith and Gerson Leiber
Raise a glass to top market offerings that include a private vineyard, a luxurious love nest, and a mogul’s picturesque retreat. BY NANCY KANE Vincent Wolf. The 10,000-square-foot main building houses the tasting room, wine lab, barrel room, and fermentation cellar. Corcoran’s Gary DePersia has the coveted listing. Judith and Gerson Leiber’s home and gardens on Old Stone Highway in East Hampton is a magical place. The beloved East End couple—she an iconic handbag designer, he an abstract painter—who were known for their hospitality and charitable causes, died within hours of each other last April. Now, their 4-bedroom goes to market with Leslie Hillel, Robert Brody and Judith E. Mendoza of
It’s not every day that an historic vineyard becomes available. Last month, Bedell Cellars, the North Fork winery owned by Michael Lynne, went on the market, asking $17.9 million. The offering follows the death of the New Line Cinema film executive responsible for the Austin Powers movies and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. A nearly 40-year booming business, Cutchogue’s Bedell Cellars set the standard for North Fork wines, producing award winners in small batches. The property includes almost 95 acres of planted vines, as well as a renovated 4-bedroom cottage with interiors by 94
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Halstead, asking $3.9 million for the shingle home that sits on 2.16 acres. The couple landscaped vegetable, shade and rose gardens on the lush estate, and the conservatory brings the outside in. Top Hollywood producer and talent manager Sandy Gallin’s life (he handled the careers of Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Joan Rivers and Cher) may not have always been peaceful, so it’s no wonder he sought solace at Serenity, his Bridgehampton estate which, following his death last year, is on the market for $24 million with Douglas Elliman’s Eileen O’Neill. The 13-acre gem, the result of three neighboring lots combined, is set back down a winding country drive, and includes an apple orchard and 1.5-acre man-made pond with dock and boathouse. The 5-bedroom, 6,500-square-foot house seems to spring from the natural setting, exuding understated luxury and tranquil living, perfect for summer get-togethers.
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In the first of our new series spotlighting agents’ personal passion projects, Halstead’s Kris Sylvester tells Purist about his green mission. Brooklyn-based Halstead broker Kris Sylvester brings eco-consciousness to his community with Green Living NYC (facebook.com/greenlivingnyc), a blog he founded to promote sustainability by offering tangible, easy-to-adopt ways New Yorkers can live a greener life. “We cover everything from biking, composting, parks, replacing incandescent bulbs, recycling, repurposing, and swapping to electric cars,” he says, calling from the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. “We waste way too much.” Sylvester, a vegetarian for 28 years now (the last three of which he’s been vegan), was raised in Trinidad and grew up green. “We were always taught to conserve, that you shouldn’t waste things, like food,” he says. “My family reused, recycled and repurposed. It really stayed with me.” The broker with an eye on the big picture has driven electric cars for four years: the first, a BMW i3, then a Chevy Bolt. He now has his eye on an Audi e-tron, and can’t wait to try their all-electric SUV. He’s quick to recommend a sustainable junk removal service called “Junk Luggers” who will remove your unwanted possessions and donate or recycle them, in order to reduce landfills. Naturally, Sylvester likes to show prospective homeowners properties “with a green component”—be it a private outdoor terrace, something near a park or in an eco-converted building. “I offer clients a more holistic approach to finding and selling a home,” he says. —N.K.
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African Botanics Baobab Clay Oxygenating Cleanser, $60 “After a long day on set with repeated makeup applications, I need a great cleanser.”
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Goop Exfoliating Instant Facial, $125 “It’s the best pick-meup when my skin is feeling dull. Makes it bright, glowy and refreshed!”
The Beauty Chef Hydration Inner Beauty Boost, $50 “Beauty Chef’s elixir is great post-workout, when I’m tired and run-down, or after a flight.”
MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 30 Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen, $30 “My go-to sunscreen during summer. It’s light, yet provides amazing protection from the summer sun with all the efficacy and no harm to my skin or ocean reefs.”
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Have you ever had your favorite hair wash confiscated at the airport for being an ounce over the limit? There’s an easy solution—shampoo bars. First used before liquid formulas became popular in the 1940s, they have come into vogue again. “Liquid shampoos are over 90 percent water anyway,” points out noted hair stylist Ishi, who just moved into the Ricardo Maggiore salon. Bars not only pass TSA regulations, their compact size and wrapping are more environmentally sound than plastic bottles, and are generally made up of chemical- and detergent-free ingredients that don’t strip the natural oils that gives hair its luster. Pop one in your weekend bag; one bar usually gives you the same number of washings as one to three bottles, and some people swear they can multitask, even working well to clean dishes and clothing. Below, some of our favorites:
CHAGRIN VALLEY Only natural soaps and salves are produced by Chagrin Valley, which makes 19 different shampoo bars. Among the choices: Ayurvedic Herb; Café Moreno; Coconut Milk; Nettle; and Honey Beer and Egg. $8.95; chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com
UNWRAPPED LIFE Travel destinations inspired the Wanderlust bars from this eco-friendly line including Aspen, with coconut and cocoa butter; Bora Bora, with vanilla and ylang-ylang; Laguna, with raspberry seed oil; and citrus-, wood- and tobacco-scented Havana, popular with men as well as women ($15.50). There is also a plant-focused therapeutic Wildcrafted collection including The Balancer with turmeric and calendula, meant to normalize follicle activity and strengthen hair; and The Detoxifier, with bergamot, hemp seed oil and apricot seed ($17.50). unwrappedlife.com
CHRISTOPHE ROBIN HYDRATING SHAMPOO BAR Made with all-natural and artisanal ingredients including aloe vera, natural glycerin and castor oil, this bar is vegan as well as paraben-, silicone- and sulfate-free. $22; us.christophe-robin.com
J.R. LIGGETT’S This New Hampshire-based company has several shampoo bar options. Apart from the Original Formula, which was developed 30 years ago and has a fresh, clean scent, there is the refreshing Jojoba & Peppermint Formula; the rich Moisturizing Formula with mango butter and almond oil for dry, damaged, straightened or
Eight bars, including Frizz Wrangler and Oaty Delicious, which is gentle enough for babies, are available from this brand, which uses coconut-derived surfactants rather than sulfates (which strip the hair) to produce lather. $16; ethiquebeauty.com 100
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Jewelry designer Paige Novick’s certifications in both crystal healing and meditation contribute to her gemstone-based collection that focuses on style and beauty care from the inside out. Here, she lets us in on some of her best-loved brands. “This luxurious, phytonutrient-rich face oil had me at the first drop. Inspired by ancient alchemy, its 13 precious botanicals deliver a potent and aromatic punch that goes deep while leaving skin looking dewy and radiant.” MKG Bio Alchemy Face Oil, $225; mkgbioalchemy.com “Synthesizing my two worlds of fine jewelry and crystal healing, our Opal Aura Quartz pendant necklace represents strength and clarity, and reflects a rough and refined sensibility. I love wrapping my designs around the rocks in their natural form, celebrating their beautiful imperfections.” Paige Novick Opal Aura Quartz Rapture Necklace, $2,800; paigenovick.com or at ONDA Beauty, 42 Main St., Sag Harbor
“Turning my beauty routine into a ritual was a game-changer. By taking the time to be present while I cleanse, anoint and nourish, I feel more alive and in tune with my heart and intuition.”
“I love a lipstick that offers a hint of color and leaves my lips feeling nourished and soft. This one boasts organic ingredients and has a neutral blush tone, making it my everyday effortless essential.” Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner in Hold Me Now, $14; iliabeauty.com
“The perfect summer fragrance! Just dab it on your pulse points, inhale deeply and set an intention of calling in effortless ease throughout the day. Clean, light and feminine, it’s a beachy blend of ylang-ylang and grapefruit with peridot, opal and quartz.” Calm Gem Story Oil, $39; Paige Novick and Bios Apothecary, paigenovick.com or at ONDA Beauty 102
“This divine organic exfoliant hails from Switzerland and feels deliciously luxurious on the skin. I give my face a little extra love with a gentle scrubbing massage once or twice a week to clear my pores, hydrate and leave skin feeling luminous.” Luzern L’Essentials Micro-Exfoliant, $65; luzernlabs.com
“If I am feeling stressed or exhausted, it doesn’t matter how many beauty products I use. Run The World by wthn is my daily supplement of choice. The adaptogenic herbs go straight to the source to both activate my mind and bring forth a sense of calm.” wthn Run The World daily stress management supplement, $45; wthn.com
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Purist founder Cristina Cuomo dives into health-conscious, feel-good products and reports back with her top choices.
“This multitasker for skin, hair and nails is upcycled from food waste and a rare organic French (Ente) plum, and is waterless for zero waste.” Plum Elixir, $68, LOLI, lolibeauty.com
“These citrus- and berry-flavored gumdrops make the CBD experience palatable and help relieve my arthritis.” Lord Jones Old Fashioned CBD Gumdrops, $45, Lord Jones, shop.lordjones.com or available at 27 Hampton Salon, 27 NY-27A, Southampton; and ONDA Beauty, 42 Main St., Sag Harbor
“I love products with purpose. In India, those who dedicate their lives to harmony and compassion are called Sadhus. This relief oil, made with essential oils like hydrating saffron, soothes my sore muscles after an Ashtanga class with founder Jocelyne Stern’s husband, Eddie, as well as my arthritis.” Sadhu relief oil, $78, butterelixir.com
“Talita von Fürstenberg (who has just launched a new TVF for DVF collection) is an empowered young woman to watch! Her grandmother Diane has been grooming her for a lifetime, so it’s obvious why she is so talented.” Petunia crepe midi dress, $248, TVF for DVF, dvf.com/tvf
“Marcella Cacci was forward-thinking enough to see an increase in illnesses and sensitivities that products with heavy chemicals have caused. She created a nontoxic, clean beauty line inspired by the healing properties of the sea.” Purifying Ocean Mist Cleanser, $38, One Ocean Beauty, oneoceanbeauty. com 104
“The oil derived from handpicked camellia flower seeds has been used for centuries for its nourishing properties. It has traditionally been used on hair to enhance shine and moisture.” Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil, $69, Shu Uemura, shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com
“I was an ambassador to this brand many years ago. I still use it and love it! The Diamond products visibly reduce my wrinkles. Happy 40th, Natura Bissé!” Diamond Extreme face cream, $375, Natura Bissé, naturabisse.com
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“If Cate Blanchett swears by this blend of collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid and silicon, then it’s good enough for me! It has improved my skin’s elasticity and radiance in just over a month.” Aethern Advanced Skin Beauty Program, $295 (for single purchase), Aethern, aethern.com
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Fashion designer Ulla Johnson gives her go-to items for the season and celebrates the opening of her first brick-and-mortar shop out East in Amagansett.
“Beautiful and transportive for summer reading.” The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur, $11.84, available on Amazon, amazon.com
“I am very excited about the meeting place between beauty and skin care and am obsessed with the palette we created in collaboration with Bobbi Brown. The face oil smells so good, and the blush and highlighter give your skin an amazing glow! Plus, it’s small enough to carry with you everywhere.” Ulla Johnson x Bobbi Brown Cheek Palette in Rose, $40, Ulla Johnson, ullajohnson.com
“This is one of my favorite pieces from the new collection. From the tropical vibe of the print to the flowy shape, it can easily transition from home in the city to barefoot in the sand.” Constantine Dress in Ivory, $795, Ulla Johnson, ullajohnson.com
“My husband and I have been spending our summers in Montauk with our three kids for over a decade, so it was natural for me to want to open a store in the Hamptons. Although I am always back and forth between the studio and the beach, when I am at the latter, it’s all about relaxing and spending time with good friends and family.”
“I’ve been trying to find time for contemplative practice. This chic cushion has become essential.” Raw Silk Dumpling Meditation Cushion, $340, Cap Beauty, capbeauty.com 108
“I’ve always loved baroque pearls, and the organic setting feels perfect for warm evenings.” Chunky handmade gold and keshi pearl ring, $12,500, Kentshire, kentshire.com
“A must for repairing summer beach hair.” No. 6 Bond Smoother, $28, Olaplex, olaplex.com
“A relaxing soak with this oil is equal parts lovely and luxurious.” Oil Bath for the Senses, $85 (500 ml), Susanne Kaufmann, susannekaufmann. com
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“I’m thrilled over the launch of our swim range, available exclusively in our stores and web shop.” Dali Maillot in Umber, $225, Ulla Johnson, ullajohnson.com or at Ulla Johnson, 4 Amagansett Square, Amagansett
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Patrick Robinson, CEO and founder of luxe travel clothing brand Paskho, reveals the items that get him through lengthy flights, jet lag and other challenges of a life on the go. Patrick Robinson sourced fashionable performance fabrics for his Paskho line.
“These bath salts work to cleanse and energize my entire body. I love to use them when I’m feeling sore or sluggish.” Purifying Auric Cleanse bath salts, $96, Aman Skincare, shop.aman.com
“I love the RIMOWA Original. It’s surprisingly lightweight and sturdy, which is important for someone like me who travels often.” Original Cabin, $1,150, RIMOWA, rimowa.com
“The Travel Sling keeps all of my essentials close at hand, and the adjustable sling strap allows me to comfortably carry it in multiple ways.” Travel Sling, $110, Aer, aersf.com
“This is one of my absolute favorite pieces to bring everywhere, whether internationally, upstate or to the Hamptons. It has been expertly tailored and resists wrinkling.”Individualist - The Ultimate Travel Tech Blazer, $298, Paskho, paskho.com
“The purpose of Paskho is to facilitate our relationship with the world, physically and mentally, practically and imaginatively. We aim to reflect the growing sophistication of travelers, who are oriented toward a search for self, but also seek comfort.”
“The ideal survival kit for long flights: It comes fully equipped with products to help with sleep, energy, digestion, muscle tension and immunity. I never travel without it.” Travel Kit, $120, The Nue Co., thenueco.com
“For a sporty yet modern look, I wear Birkenstocks. I can walk miles in these shoes and they go with any outfit.” Rotterdam sandals, $570, Birkenstock x Rick Owens, birkenstock.com 110
“My go-to travel pants. They’re comfortable, lightweight, breathable and easy to pack in my carry-on suitcase. The style is so versatile, I can wear them from the plane to a business meeting.” Minimalist - The Modern Tailored Travel Tech Pants, $148, Paskho, paskho.com
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By day, Lydia Fenet is an auctioneer at Christie’s. At all hours, she’s a wife and mother of three. In between, she penned her first book, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You, a companion for fierce women. BY CHARLOTTE DEFAZIO
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race and remind myself of the hard work I’ve put in to bring me here. With each breath out, I put away all other distractions. Finally, just before the call-over for the start, I Lydia Fenet slap my hands against mines her my legs and place life as an auctioneer my hand on my boat to help partner’s back in front women. of me to signal to her that ‘we’re ready, we trust each other, let’s do this.’” Fenet also emphasizes her belief that authenticity is key, as is believing in yourself and your mission. Martha Stewart, one of the successful women whose advice she shares, agrees: “Be confident in who you are and persevere,” Stewart says. “Have enough confidence to keep pressing forward whether or not people seem to like you. Look for opportunities around you and start with your own expertise. Defend your ideas, but be flexible. Success seldom comes in exactly the form you imagine it will.” Other keys to success, according to Fenet: being resilient, keeping your word, networking and inspiring others. And some of her tips—“always write a thankyou note,” and “stop b*itching and start fixing,” reflect her Southern belle swag—she was born in Louisiana. That’s why they call them steel magnolias.
Back in 2005, Kofi Annan, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (and co-recipient of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize), stated that “there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.” Lydia Fenet takes on the challenge in her new book, in which she pushes women to not only be the best they can be for themselves, but also encourages them to help others in order to create formidable sisterhoods of friends, family, co-workers and strangers. Fenet’s first piece of advice comes straight from her experience in the auction house, something she dubs the “Strike Method.” It’s inspired by the moment when the auctioneer bangs down a gavel (or apparently any sufficient object in reach) until all eyes are on her. (Hey, it works!) Fenet has raised more than half a billion dollars for nonprofits worldwide as the leading benefit auctioneer in the country. But even when you’re not hawking eight-figure paintings, the point is to have a strategy for calming your thoughts while accessing strength and confidence and to be firm about your purpose. Fenet’s words of wisdom are echoed in the stories of other successful women that she recounts throughout the book. For example, rower Meghan O’Leary, who competed at the 2016 Olympics and won a silver at the 2017 World Championships (and a bronze at the 2018 competition) shares her personal Strike Method: “I close my eyes for just a few seconds to visualize the key points in the
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Co-founder of global public relations agency BPCM, Vanessa von Bismarck seeks effortless pieces for her busy summers in Manhattan and the Hamptons.
“The One by Frédéric Fekkai makes my hair feel amazing! I always use the shampoo and conditioner after taking my boys swimming at Flying Point Beach in Water Mill.” The Universal One Everyday shampoo, $28; Everyday conditioner, $28, The One by Frédéric Fekkai, fekkai.com
“I go back and forth between my office in New York City and the Hamptons to be with my family almost every weekend. I aim to pack clothing that is easy to wear and versatile.” “These glasses are lightweight with a cool vintage style.” Navigator frame acetate sunglasses, $390, Montblanc, montblanc.com
“Shopbop is one of my favorite sites for shopping, as it has everything I need. This bathing suit has a nice design with a flattering shape.” Sofia Flutter Sleeve one piece, $250, Sea, available at Shopbop, shopbop.com
“I use the moisturizer and body products every day. My skin has never looked better.” One Ocean Beauty skin system, $305, One Ocean Beauty, oneoceanbeauty.com 114
“Perfect sandals for the beach or a quick lunch. They’re comfortable, and match any outfit.” Celodia sandals in white, $60, Aldo, aldoshoes.com
“This is such a versatile bag with a unique texture and design. I bring it to lunch with me at the best restaurant in the Hamptons, Sant Ambroeus, and even to the beach.” Mini Tele Bissett bag, $345, Staud, staud.clothing
“I love this lipstick. It’s hydrating after a day in the sun, and it’s also the perfect color for summer.” L’Absolu Rouge Liberté in Idole, $32, Lancôme, lancome-usa.com
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BALANCING ACT The Surf Lodge founder Jayma Cardoso ushered in a new era in nightlife and hospitality to Montauk when she opened the place in 2008. In recent years she’s set her sights on making sure wellness is a top priority there, too. Here, she tells Purist how motherhood shifted her focus. BY RAY ROGERS RAY ROGERS: You’ve long been a queen of the nightlife. How did your interest in wellness take root over the past several years? JAYMA CARDOSO: I’ve always been interested in creating amazing experiences for family, friends and guests. Wellness was just a natural transition, as it’s how people are interested in coming together now. For me, it’s such a positive way for people to connect and grow. RR: Your son John Jr. is 5 years old now. In what ways did having a child impact how you take care of yourself, and your overall commitment to health and wellness? JC: Having my baby was the most important moment in my life. When a milestone like that happens, it causes you to reevaluate and re-prioritize. Wellness and mindfulness were at the top of the list. I’m Brazilian, so previously my emphasis was on whatever health trend made me look great on the beach. [Laughs] But, for my son, wellness took on more significant meaning as it involves me becoming a more complete person for his growth and mine. It’s a shared journey now.
Jayma Cardoso, here with son John Jr., age 5, says that motherhood teaches you to be a better time manager.
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“Every second is precious because you want as much time as possible with your children. In many ways, having a baby has made me better at my work; I’ve become more thoughtful and organized with my daily work routine.” RR: You sold your Ditch Plains cottage this year, and are renting a more kid-friendly house in Montauk. Why was the timing right to transition to a new house? JC: I love Ditch Plains; like all the neighborhoods in Montauk, it has a personality, and it’s a village that loves the beach. I gut-renovated my cottage there specifically to be a place for rest and entertaining family and friends. But a home needs to reflect a family, and now that I’m blessed with a baby in my life, it’s time for a new home to incorporate more than my personal dreams. RR: How has becoming a mother impacted your work life, or changed how you work? JC: Motherhood teaches you to prioritize and manage time. Every second becomes precious because you want to spend as much time as possible with your children. In many ways, having a baby has made me better at my work; I’ve become more thoughtful and more organized with my daily work routine.
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RR: You co-parent with John Jr.’s father, John J. Zidziunas. How has that process been? JC: John is an amazing father and person; I couldn’t be happier that we get to share the gift that is our son. John is so thoughtful, patient and understanding as a father, it not only makes his son better, in many ways it make me stronger as well. RR: You have a very demanding job. Yet even on the busiest weekends of the season, John Jr. is your top priority. How do you carve out time for him—do you have any set things you like to do together? JC: It really comes down to prioritiz-
ing and time management. I used to have to be involved in everything at work, but now it’s more about providing clear direction and relying on the great team I’ve assembled. My baby is great and I love creating new rituals; during the summer our most important ritual is getting to the beach. RR: Tell us about your approach to parenting, and how you instill healthy habits in your child at an early age. JC: I’m a big believer in leading by example, whether it’s at work or at home. Your children don’t miss a thing, they are so observant of everything we do, so I put an emphasis on practicing what I preach. RR: You’ve been striving to make The Surf Lodge more child-friendly, more family-centric in recent years. The events have moved earlier, before and during sunset rather than late night. Beyond the sound curfew, what accounts for this? JC: You know, we’ve always had families at The Surf Lodge since day one. It’s one of the things I’m most proud of. Now, we’ve been around for so long, some of our longest standing guests have evolved so that they now have children and families. So in many ways, if there is a noticeable uptick in families, I guess it’s because our guests have grown into another stage of life. RR: I know you have a very close-knit Brazilian family, many of whom are nearby in NYC and out here in Montauk during the season. How does having your sister, mother, nieces and nephews around during the summer impact your life? JC: For me, family is the most important thing; the fact that I have such 119
a big piece of my family in Montauk makes it so much more special. My baby has an army of cousins to play with. For me, my mother and sisters make me feel whole—and this is why Montauk really feels like my home. RR: What’s your idea of the perfect Montauk summer day? JC: A day at the beach, bike ride into town for ice cream, having family or friends over for dinner, watching the sunset, reading my baby to bed, looking at the stars on my back deck.
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Mark your calendars: The Surf Lodge readies for another summer of music and artful happenings under the Montauk sun. Here, a few preliminary highlights: MUSIC LINEUP JUNE 1: Bob Moses, the Grammy-winning duo, bring their electro-pop sounds for the fourth year in a row. AUGUST 11: Ride the groove with surfer and rock-n-roller Donavon Frankenreiter. SEPTEMBER 2: Lukas Nelson, Willie’s son, brings the country-rock swagger. ART HAPPENINGS •The vibrant, Brooklyn-based artist Morgan Blair, who works with Kaws, is painting a large-scale mural, to be completed by Memorial Day. •Live mural painting by Incubus’ lead singer, Brandon Boyd, happens over the July 4 weekend.
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The Surf Lodge’s vice president of brand partnerships, Marisa Hochberg, is also the co-founder of its new wellness haven, The Surf Lodge Sanctuary. Here, she shares her favorite items for a healthful, eco-friendly summer in Montauk.
“I put this on my face and neck before I leave the house every morning. Its lightweight texture is not greasy at all, and ensures I am protected from both UVA and UVB rays in the strong summer sun.” Superscreen daily moisturizer SPF 40, $38, Supergoop!, supergoop.com
“My hair often gets dry and frizzy from the ocean air, so I love Seed Phytonutrients’ moisture shampoo. The bottles are made of 100 percent recycled paper.” Moisture shampoo, $24, Seed Phytonutrients, seedphytonutrients.com
“I have summered in Montauk since I was born, and can’t imagine spending summers anywhere else. I love its laid-back yet chic vibe. At The Surf Lodge Sanctuary, I try to partner with brands that capture Montauk’s unique essence.” “Waking up and working out has become a natural part of my life. Free People’s Movement line of amazing bohemian-style fitness clothing is our activewear partner at the Sanctuary this year.” High-Rise 7/8 Genesis legging in Rose Water, $98, Free People Movement, freepeople.com 120
“Staying hydrated—especially in the summer months, with scorching temperatures—is super important. We have teamed up with PATHWATER, a purified drinking water that comes in a reusable aluminum bottle.” PATHWATER, 9-pack from $21.99, PATHWATER, drinkpathwater.com
“Zimmermann’s dresses and beach cover-ups allow me to transition from daytime to evening without having to change. Their looks are elegant and sophisticated, yet give off that perfect ready-for-sunsetcocktails-and-concert vibe.” Amari emerald buttoned dress in green paisley, $630, us.zimmermannwear.com
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“Simple slip-on sandals make for the best summer shoes, particularly when you work and live out East. These allow me to go from the beach to nights out without killing my feet in heels.” Hermès Oran sandal, $650, Hermès, hermes.com or 1988 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
“Using my FEED bag for a day at the beach reminds me that amidst all the wealth that populates the Hamptons, there is so much hunger and suffering throughout the world and we must give back. I truly admire [FEED founder] Lauren Bush Lauren and the mission she’s created.” FEED 1 Bag (gives 185 Meals), $118, feedprojects.com
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Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real rock The Surf Lodge late this summer. In the meantime, they’re touching down at farmers markets across the land, in support of their excellent new album, Turn Off the News (Build a Garden). Purist spoke to the man who inspired Bradley Cooper’s performance in A Star Is Born. BY RAY ROGERS
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RR: How do you personally block out the white noise of the news, while also staying informed? LN: I only look for major bullet points. I try not to look at analytics or listen to talk shows that delve super deeply into it. But mainly I try and focus on local things. There’s a great book by Paul Hawken called The Ecology of Commerce that details how a society that is sustainable might actually look. It helps to be able to imagine a future we can feel good about. RR: From Neil Young to Kesha and Margo Price—what a list of guest stars on this album! In what ways is music the great connector? LN: It can bring together people of like minds and inspire social change. RR: Your father, Willie Nelson, is also on the record. What’s it like to collaborate with him? LN: He is my greatest inspiration. I love being with him with all my heart. RR: What’s been his greatest influence on you? LN: There is not one single great thing he has taught me. He is a great man, and I am inspired by his whole being. RR: In what ways does music provide a conduit to the soul for you? LN: Music is like church to me. I believe that music has the power to bring you to enlightened states, and also into very primal root chakra states as well. RR: I love that you’re visiting farmers markets on your your current tour, and performing free shows for farmers and their customers. What inspired that? LN: It’s a natural progression for the release of our record and just feels so natural. It’s a great way to connect more people to local sources. Every day, I learn new ways I can support my local community. RR: You played at The Surf Lodge last year. What can fans expect when you play again this summer? What do you love about Montauk? LN: Last year we played and it rained, and everyone stood out in the rain, loving every minute and dancing and being free in their spirits. I love that, and the beautiful land and ocean and lake.
Ray Rogers: What is your philosophy when it comes to wellness? Lukas Nelson: I believe you should listen to your body and your mind; wellness as a concept is essential to a long life. RR: How do you stay healthy? LN: I’m a pescatarian. I try to limit my calories every day to a certain degree, but have many cheat days where I’ll eat lots of bread or chocolate, and I don’t get too down on myself. I also work out; I have a buddy named Peter Park who has a company called Platinum Fitness that specializes in the Foundation method [which teaches chains of movements, as opposed to isolated exercises, to strengthen the core]. RR: Are there any wellness must-haves when on the road, or at home? LN: Avocados and sourdough toast are absolutely essential. RR: Anything specific you do to keep yourself physically and mentally fit on a daily basis? LN: Yes, I clear my mind every day with a little meditation and that helps me to remember to work out. RR: Turn Off the News (Build a Garden) is such a great title for an album. Tell us more about that thought. LN: It’s not about being ignorant or unaware; it’s just that we’re always on our phones, and TV is always around. I think that causes anxiety and a sense of hopelessness, ultimately. There are so many things we can do to be productive and change the world around us locally, and that dominos nationally and even internationally...if you start at home actually doing things like growing your own food or helping out in your local community in any way. RR: Do you garden at home? How do you stay connected to the Earth? LN: Willie’s Reserve and Willie’s Remedy is our growing company [started by his father Willie Nelson]—we grow marijuana where it’s legal, and hemp everywhere, as it’s legal to grow hemp now. Also, Farm Aid was started by my family to support family farms across the country. We have a small garden at our home, but I do 250 shows a year, so most of my time is spent playing music and on a bus.
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“A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into; the other functions and faculties may be more godlike, but in point of time they come afterwards. A man dies and is buried, and all his words and actions are forgotten, but the food he has eaten lives after him in the sound or rotten bones of his children. I think it could be plausibly argued that changes of diet are more important than changes of dynasty or even of religion…. Yet it is curious how seldom the all-importance of food is recognized.” —George Orwell, The Road to Wigan Pier, from Amanda Little’s The Fate of Food, out this month from Random House. Read more on page 138.
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PLANT POWER
The new cookbook by Tracy Pollan, her mother and two sisters takes brother Michael’s adage to “eat food, not too much, mostly plants,” to delicious new heights. BY RAY ROGERS
RAY ROGERS: Mostly Plants is your second cookbook—what did you, your sisters and mother want to share about a mostly plantbased, flexitarian diet? TRACY POLLAN: It’s the way I have eaten for many years, and it’s the way that my family eats. I feel there’s so much rigidity in a lot of diets. People decide—not for health reasons—that they’re going to be vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or keto. And that’s all well and good, if it works for your lifestyle, but nine times out of 10, it falls by the wayside because it’s just too hard to keep up. Flexitarian is primarily a vegetarian diet, but without the rigidity. It allows you reap all of the health benefits of being a vegetarian, but it’s OK if once in a while you want to have a hamburger.
My husband [Michael J. Fox] has Parkinson’s disease and he feels much stronger and healthier eating a mostly plant-based diet. What happens with the medication he takes for Parkinson’s is that when he eats a lot of animal protein, it stops the medication from hitting his bloodstream as quickly. He feels his medication works a lot better when he’s eating plant-based meals.
RR: And what would you say are the benefits, individually and globally, of a mostly vegetarian diet? TP: I love that you bring up globally. Because we need to think about what is happening globally with climate change. So many studies show if everyone followed meatless Monday, it would make an enormous difference in our carbon footprint. Individually, it’s healthier to eat as many plants as you can—fruits, vegetables, whole grains. A side benefit is that I don’t really have to worry about my weight. Also, studies have shown that your body responds better to eating primarily plants; with heart disease, it helps with your cholesterol. It helps fight cancer.
RR: That’s wonderful. And in what ways does cooking together bring you together as a family? TP: My mom, my two sisters Lori and Dana and I did all of the recipes together. We have these big extended family dinners—it’s just a nice way to spend time together. 126
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RR: Your brother Michael Pollan’s books have really helped our understanding of plant-based eating. Did you come to it the same way? TP: For me, it was more Pollan and husband of an emotional thing. Michael J. Fox in the I’ve been a vegetarian family kitchen. since I was 15. We had tons of pets when I was young, and I just had this strong emotional attachment to animals. We had a pet pig, so it was hard to separate playing with my pet pig and eating pork roast. My brother came to it in a very different way; for him, it started when he looked at the inhumane conditions in feedlots. In terms of vegetables, he really likes to see that the crops are sustainable. He wrote the foreword to the cookbook. And the title, Mostly Plants, comes from his haiku, “eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”
RR: Was it hard to pick which recipes would go in the book? Did everyone have their own favorites? TP: Everybody’s favorites made it in. But we tried to be very mindful about not including dishes that took too much time, or had too many ingredients. The majority of them are vegetarian, a handful are vegan, many are gluten free. They’re all convertible, so you can make one adjustment to make a recipe vegan or gluten-free.
the fresh mozzarella at Scotto’s and fresh basil, and I’ll just put that on a platter. Or when the baby squash are in season, and I’ll roast a whole tray of them. For me, fresh grown vegetables in season are the showstoppers. RR: What do you cherish most about your time out East? TP: I really am an ocean baby. I don’t care how cold it is, I will be the first one in on Memorial Day and the last one out on Columbus Day. I cherish walks on the beach, and I love getting on my bike and riding for miles. And also cooking and entertaining and seeing friends. It’s such a slow-paced, wonderful lifestyle for us here. We really put on the brakes and just enjoy each day. We’ll sit out on our screened porch, have friends over and have a glass of wine.
RR: Tell me about your favorite ways to entertain when you’re out East. Any summer showstoppers you like to cook for family and friends? TP: I love to invite different families over for dinner. My favorite thing to do is go to one of the farm stands, like Halsey [in Water Mill]…
RR: This mesclun salad with persimmons and manchego sounds really delicious. How would you tweak it for summer in the Hamptons? TP: You can also make it with some amazing fresh peaches or nectarines instead of the persimmons. And, oh, god, the peaches out here are so juicy, you could make a meal out of just them!
RR: You’re coming from Quogue? TP: Yes! I’ll drive pretty far to get to Halsey, which is kind of my favorite. Then I go to Round Swamp Farm. I’ll just look around at the amazing bounty….in August, it’s those tomatoes; one of my big showstoppers then would be a huge Caprese salad. You just slice those tomatoes and you get
Mesclun Greens With Persimmons and Manchego Cheese 4 to 6 servings Time: 20 minutes ½ cup shelled pistachio nuts Sea salt 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 5 to 7 ounces mesclun greens 2 firm, but ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled, halved, and sliced into thin wedges (if not available, use 1 Bosc pear, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced) ½ cup shaved Manchego cheese
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and set aside. 3. In a small bowl, stir together ¼ teaspoon salt, the vinegar and the shallot. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the shallot to mellow. Add the mustard, olive oil and pepper to taste. Whisk until emulsified. 4. Place the mesclun and half the persimmon wedges in a large salad bowl. Pour on half the dressing and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing to taste and gently toss again. Place the greens and persimmon wedges on individual salad plates. Arrange the remaining persimmon wedges on each salad, sprinkle with the pistachio nuts and Manchego cheese, and serve. Vegan/Dairy-free: Omit the cheese. MOSTLY PLANTS Copyright © 2019 by Old Harvest Way, LLC. Printed on April 16, 2019 by Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Reprinted by permission.
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team is taking over the shuttered Princess Diner location on 27. Now renamed the Silver Lining Diner, it’s a showcase for Chef Eric Miller’s couture comfort cuisine: local seafood and fresh-squeezed juices alongside pancakes, eggs and burgers. Patrons can sit, stay, and turn four-footed friends loose in the dog run—an ingenious amenity that makes this place the perfect pit stop for commuters from NYC. 32 Montauk Hwy., Southampton, 631.901.1800 Another widely lamented spot is the late, great Cyril’s Fish House on the Napeague stretch between Montauk and Amagansett, home of the famed BBC (Bailey’s Banana Colada). Rising in its place is Morty’s Oyster Stand, serving coastal cuisine with sustainable seafood and East Coast oysters. It’s helmed by Chef Sam Talbot, alum of Top Chef and The Surf Lodge, along with Jeremy Morton, Jack Luber and hospitality veteran Charles Seich. In addition to
Regulars of Bostwick’s Seafood Grill in East Hampton lamented losing the glorious harbor view when, after 15 successful years, the establishment up and moved to Route 27, rebranding as Bostwick’s Chowder House. But now, the eatery is set to open its second location, Bostwick’s on the Harbor—in its original waterside home. Look for raw-bar items such as clams, oysters, and tuna crudo, plus garlicky mussels and fluke Milanese. “We weren’t planning to open a second Bostwick’s,” admits co-owner Kevin Boles, “but when the opportunity came to return to this special spot, it was too good to pass up. There are many memories at this location for both myself and my partner Chris, who began his culinary career there, when it was Little Rock Lobster.” 39 Gann Rd., East Hampton, 631.324.1150 As for Bay Kitchen Bar, the beloved restaurant that formerly occupied the old/new Bostwick’s spot, the BKB 128
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food cooked on the grill or plancha, served with spinach, asparagus, peppers and cilantro from the restaurant’s own garden, plus heavenly housemade salsas and irresistible mole. “We will try to use as much locally sourced seafood as possible,” Realmuto promises. “Our ceviche will be made of locally sourced clams, bass and scallops.” 74 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett Chef Sam Talbot Mexican food: you’ve will helm Morty’s tasted it all before, right? Oyster Stand. Defying expectations, Sag Harbor’s K Pasa promises its own singular spin, including a radical reinvention of everyone’s favorite avocado dip: a trade-secret, ‘cado-free appetizer aptly named “Not Guac.” Occupying the space that for 21 years was La Superica, K Pasa is co-owned by brothers Jesse and Tora Matsuoka, the duo behind Sen, Sag’s modern Japanese. 2 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-800-TACO EMP Summer House, Eleven Madison Park’s East End pied-à-terre, has closed after two years. By early June, another well-heeled Madison Avenue cantina will occupy the East Hampton house that EMP vacated: Paola’s. Executive Chef Paola Bottero and her son and partner, Stefano Marracino, promise to be “as organic as possible,” with a selection of organic wine plus eggs, milk and apples from their own Woodstock farm, and salad greens from a favorite farm in Fishkill. Look for the popular Carciofi Alla Judea (marinated baby artichokes, pan-seared in olive oil) and find those Upstate apples in the heavenly homemade apple tart. 341 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton Even more intoxicating than the artfully mixed cocktails is the splendid view of the Montauk Marina from the windows of Showfish bar, built into the base of the lighthouse at Gurney’s Star Island Resort and Marina. Go ahead, indulge—then chase your cocktail with a detoxifying cryotherapy massage at the Gurney’s seawater spa. 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk, 631.668.2345
Wellfleets and Pemaquids, the menu offers fresh fish en papillote, or grilled local squid with zucchini, macadamia pesto, and pineapple-serrano vinegar. And yes, the star of the beverage menu is still everyone’s favorite Bailey’s Banana Colada, back and more addictive than ever. 2167 Montauk Hwy. Undergoing an Italian renaissance, the former Michael’s Restaurant in East Hampton’s Springs is now Bel Mare Ristorante. Owner Rich Gherardi installed Chef Luigi Del Conte in the cucina, turning out to-die-for brick oven pizzas ranging from classic Margherita (with fresh mozzarella) to Funghi (sautéed portabellas, button, and shiitakes with truffle oil and mozzarella) plus anelli, a pizza crust folded so the toppings become a filling; the chicken and cranberry anelli features sun-dried cranberries, spinach, roasted corn, fontina cheese, and grilled chicken. Fall in love with the Expect a bounty of chef’s line of artisanal saucfresh, locally sourced es, and bring some home: seafood this season Take your pick from giftable at Showfish and Ed’s glass jars of marinara, vodka, Lobster Bar East. or the more exotic Simmering Sauces (in two flavors, Caribbeano and Sambuca). 28 Maidstone Park Rd., East Hampton Sag Harbor’s Bay Burger has closed, replaced by Ed’s Lobster Bar East, a Hamptons outpost of the NYC seafood restaurant known for, among other delicacies, chef/owner Ed McFarland’s lobster rolls, lobster quiche, lobster Benedict and lobster pizza. 1742 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Sag Harbor The former Honest Diner—next to the famed taqueria La Fondita in Amagansett—has morphed into Coche Comedor, a Mex mecca that’s as virtuous as it is flavorful. “Our menu is fresh and light, and not your typical Tex-Mex restaurant menu,” says Executive Chef Joseph Realmuto, who uses local and seasonal ingredients to create regional, authentic Mexican food. Artery-clogging queso and crema are prohibited here; indulge instead in sea129
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Montauk’s 668 The Gig Shack attracts a devoted following, season after season, for its inventive cuisine and warm, welcoming vibe. Here, chef Gray Gardell-Gross shares his recipe for one of the Shack’s most beloved dishes. BY RAY ROGERS • PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK SPECHT
Ray Rogers: 668 The Gig Shack prides itself on its “global surf cuisine.” What does that means? Gray Gardell-Gross: It represents a mix of the world’s culinary travels between the entire family and our “real” lives here at the Gig Shack, in a beautiful summer beach town with great seasonal seafood. Surf cuisine is just our way of saying hopefully we are going to feed you food that’s not going to make you sweat even more on a hot summer day. RR: Tell us about your homemade fettuccine alle vongole with crispy fried fennel. What do you love about the flavor profile? GG: This dish requires zero added salt. There aren’t too many dishes where the ingredients themselves do the trick. The saltiness of the clams is perfectly complemented by the fresh lemon juice, while the fried fennel adds a sweet crunch to it all. It’s one of those dishes you can just eat with your nose, it smells so good. RR: What do you like to pair it with? GG: A dry and crisp white wine, like a 2017 Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Chablis.
Homemade Fettuccine Alle Vongole With Crispy Fried Fennel Serves 2 1 lb. cockles or manila clams 1 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. shaved garlic ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup clam juice ½ bulb of fennel (thinly julienned) 8 oz. homemade or fresh fettuccine or linguine 1 lemon, juiced 1 tsp. dried red chili flakes 1 Tbsp. minced Italian parsley 1/3 cup shredded Parmigiano cheese 1 Tbsp. butter 5 oz. guanciale (optional)
Locally sourced clams and flavorful sauce make the Fettuccine Alle Vongole a Gig Shack classic.
RR: You use a lot of locally sourced ingredients—even down to the microgreens your father grows at home and locally sourced fish (sometimes caught by the guys in your family). GG: The customers aren’t the only ones to reap the rewards. When herbs are happy, when the chickens are healthy, you may find yourself feeling like the Rat in the movie Ratatouille, where even aromas become visible. RR: It’s a family affair at the Gig Shack. Your mom, Tracey Gardell, started the restaurant
and you and your brother Skylar run the kitchen, bar and front of house. What are the joys of working together as a family? GG: We are a very close family. I work with them all day every day and once work is over I never feel “over” anyone— quite the opposite. RR: How do you ensure a magical Montauk evening for guests? GG: Make sure the food is great and the staff is happy, leave it to mom and pops to make the scene and work the music, and then just wait for the tango to start. 130
1. Soak clams in ice water for 15 minutes and rinse to remove sand. 2. If using guanciale, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake guanciale in a pan until crispy. Leave out until you are ready to plate, and reserve the fat for cooking. 3. Set a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil (or reserved guanciale fat). Lightly sauté the shaved garlic until it is nice and golden. 4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, and once the alcohol burns off a bit add all of the clam juice. Reduce by half. 5. Meanwhile, fill a small pot with vegetable oil and bring to 325 degrees for frying the fennel. Once it’s hot, add half the fennel and fry until golden; drain on a paper towel and season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Then fry the second half. The fennel should stay crispy for a half hour if it was fried long enough. 6. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta—remember that fresh pasta cooks faster than dry pasta. 7. Add the clams to your reduced clam juice along with the lemon juice, red pepper flakes and most of the parsley (save a pinch for garnish). Cover the pan and cook on medium heat until the clams open up and are cooked. 8. Remove the clams (discard any that haven’t opened), add the cooked pasta to the pan and keep on the heat until just a bit of liquid remains. Remove from the heat and add the shredded cheese and butter to the pasta (reserve some cheese for garnish). Toss the pasta until combined. 9. Plate the pasta, then add the clams, then the fried fennel, and lastly thecheese and parsley garnishes. Top with guanciale, if using. 10. Serve with toasted baguette and a nice salad.
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DECODING THE FODMAP DIET
After a trip to Tuscany, where fresh, non-GMO foods helped cure her constant stomach distress, life coach Christina Blaustein turned to Isabel Smith, MS, RD, to set her on a permanent course of gut health.
The low FODMAP diet is one that’s frequently referred by GI doctors. A low FODMAP diet eliminates foods that contain Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These foods, for many, contribute to frequent bloating, gas and discomfort. However, the list of FODMAPs is extensive, confusing—and at times a topic of debate among fellow dieticians. Ultimately, one size does not fit all; I find the long list of FODMAPs—including wheat, dairy, onions, dried fruit, beans, lentils, and nuts (that includes pistachios and caLow-FODMAP-approved, shews)—to be overwhelming gluten- and dairy-free coconut carrot cake chia pudding and anxiety-provoking, which can contribute to tummy distress. More often I experience better, less confusing and less stressful results by slowly narrowing down the culprits and tailoring the list of foods that provide nourishment and ease, not bloat, inflammation and irritation. In Christina Blaustein’s case, we found success through trial and error, elimination of some unusual suspects, and a tactful support of supplements and herbs to aid in digestion. Our work underscores the idea that a low-FODMAP diet could begin to help alleviate symptoms, but it wasn’t the complete picture for Christina. Part of the issue I find with IBS or intolerant tummies has to do with needing to calm the nervous system, support healthy bacteria in the gut, and eat consistently. I find with most clients that once we identify problematic foods and remove them, not only do tummy symptoms begin to ease, but over time we are also able to reintroduce those previously challenging foods. All in all, the FODMAP can provide a preliminary blueprint from which to work, but ultimately each person needs their own routine to heal. 132
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There’s an Italian expression, Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are. It goes a step beyond the American adage, You are what you eat, to suggest that food can be an archive of the body’s well-being and of our character. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that a trip to Tuscany started my journey to finally heal a gut that has plagued me for decades. In July, I returned from Italy delighted to discover that despite eating quite a bit, I had managed to lose a few pounds. Yet what surprised me most was the image of my stomach captured in a photo on the beach a few days after I returned, where you can clearly see every abdominal muscle. And suddenly it hit me: I’ve been in competitive athletic shape my entire life, but for the past two decades I have never had a flat stomach. Instead, my belly has oscillated between puffy, bloated and distended. I found relief in Italy, like many Americans do in Europe, possibly due to lack of pesticide use abroad, as well as less processed, modified grains, and less stress while on vacation. In a second wave of clarity, I realize there must be a critical correlation here to the extremely painful episodes I have had, where my stomach distends a foot while I lie in a fetal position popping Tums to no avail. My gastroenterologist over the years has assured me that this was just low-grade IBS and prescribed an antispasmodic. I decide in this moment that it is time to get a second opinion. Thankfully, the doctors I saw were in general agreement: I was plagued by a GI tract that contained more bad than good bacteria, and this was creating large amounts of gas and acid. They recommended I go on a low-FODMAP diet and suggested I reach out to a dietitian for assistance. I enlisted the help of Isabel Smith to set me on the right path.
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The drive to nourish and delight the community is generational among the proprietors of the Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant. With the release of their new cookbook, Sybille van Kempen and family continue the practice of highest-level hospitality. BY ALINA CHO
known for its $100-a-pound lobster salad. The restaurant at the Bridgehampton Inn has its own culinary vibe, and a bartender who is considered to be one of the best in the Hamptons. Now, thanks to the newly published Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant Cookbook, you can try some of the recipes—food and drinks—yourself. Purist sat down with the three authors: owner Sybille van Kempen, executive chef Brian Szostak and bartender Kyle Fengler, who happens to be van Kempen’s son.
The Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant has just about everything you’d ever want in a classic bed & breakfast: rooms that are luxe yet cozy, a made-to-order breakfast that’s to die for, and a staff that treats you like family the moment you walk in the door. Did you know that the Inn has been around for 25 years? And that its owner is the same person who owns the legendary Loaves & Fishes? The famous Foodstore on Sagg Main Road—owned by the daughter of the late, beloved Hamptons figure Anna Pump—is best 134
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the kitchen. It’s very simple. Cooking is not difficult. AC: You’re not saying if you read you can cook, are you? BS: Pretty much, yeah. If you have common sense, you can. It’s all about confidence. Cook with confidence and it will come to play. AC: Kyle, you are the bar manager and head bartender. Your recipes for cocktails are in here as well. Why is it important to include drinks in the book? KYLE FENGLER: I think it represents the philosophy of how we take care of people. Not just feeding them and not just providing rooms at the Inn—an all-encompassing attention to detail.
AC: You’re part of a legendary family here in the Hamptons—the middle of three children. Hospitality’s in your blood, would you say? KF: Taking care of people in general is in my blood, and it’s something I love to do. It’s something that comes very naturally. There’s no sense of weight or responsibility. It’s something I personally love doing, and if I wasn’t behind the bar, I would be in the kitchen.
AC: Why here? SVK: They had writer friends in Sag Harbor who invited them out. They loved it so much, because Long Island is very similar, surrounded by water on both sides, to the north of Germany on the border of Denmark—bordered by the North Sea and the Baltic Sea—which is where they’re from.
AC: So, Sybille, is there a way I could get a discount on the lobster salad? SVK: You would have to come and work for me, and if you work in the kitchen at Loaves & Fishes while they’re making the lobster salad, you might be able to have a bite or two.
AC: How did you get from there to your mother opening Loaves & Fishes? SVK: Mom needed something to do and she wanted to seriously get involved in food. She took classes with James Beard, and then worked for Ina Garten in Westhampton Beach, for one year. Ina offered her a partnership, but Mom said, “No, I think I’m going to go off and do my own thing.” Then, a dear friend happened to be friends with the two girls who owned Loaves & Fishes at the time and whispered in my mother’s ear, and she bought it that spring.
AC: The lobster salad is legendary at Loaves & Fishes, but it’s also legendary for its price. It’s very funny, people talk about the Loaves & Fishes lobster salad all the time. SVK: In 2008, when the market crashed, we actually lowered the price; we thought it was good to give everybody a break. The cost of lobster meat didn’t go down for us, so we’ve been holding at $100 a pound for quite a long time.
AC: What do you hope people will get out of the book? SVK: I want to show them what a wonderful destination this is, that it is a magical place, that Bridgehampton is charming, and that the people here are very excited about sharing what they have.
AC: One last question about your mother, because she was so legendary in this community. The way that she passed was so sudden. The outpouring of support that you got in those days and weeks following must have been heartening. How did it feel? SVK: It was wonderful. She was such a big part of what this business is all about. We can show respect for what Mom started, and hold the bar high, which I was taught, and I’ve taught my children and the people who work for me. We share in every way and hold the bar very high.
AC: Brian, what are your favorite recipes in the book? BRIAN SZOSTAK: I have to bring up the lobster corn dogs. Crab tater tots is my spin on the crab cake. AC: Oh my gosh, yum. BS: I wrote the recipes like I write the recipes for the guys in 136
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ALINA CHO: People know Loaves & Fishes, the Inn, the restaurant. Yet there’s such a rich family backstory that many don’t know. SYBILLE VAN KEMPEN: It started a long time ago in Germany, with my mother and her mother. They lived on a farm and during the war they fed a lot of the local people. Farmers were considered to be very rich at that time, because they had food. It grew from there when we immigrated to this country in 1960. It was an interesting immigration, because my father came to work with his brother, so he knew what he was going to do. But my mother didn’t. She loved to cook, and then she started to write down recipes. That was the beginning of the documentation of where she was eventually going. Then Mom and Dad moved out here in 1978.
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In an excerpt from her new book, The Fate of Food: What We’ll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World, out this month, Amanda Little reports on the cuisine of the future.
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outcome of their experiments are beautiful—and they leave you wondering why this kind of haute experimentation is occurring in the laboratories of the U.S. military. “The soldiers of the future will not be eating threestar Michelin desserts in fields of combat,” says Oleksyk. “Nor will they be eating plastics, which is usually the first question I get.” Her team has been printing the fancy-looking sweets “only because sugary substances are easy to build with.” They tend to have optimal “rheology,” which refers to the way a liquid flows and its potential to set or solidify. Oleksyk’s team is producing these confections as preliminary research for a far bigger and more complex goal, which is, in her words, “to print complete, on-demand meals that can rapidly fulfill a war-fighter’s total nutrient requirements.” Oleksyk knows that if she is to succeed in her mission, she needs to be able to print foods more diverse and substantial than chocolate and marzipan. Okamoto and Scerra have been experimenting with ingredients as varied as nut butters, doughs, spreadable cheeses and vegetable pastes— “substances that are healthy and satisfying,” says Scerra, “that can be flash-cooked or cooled inside the printing chamber and fortified with extra nutrients.”
Ten minutes into my visit to the Food Innovation Laboratory at the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Center in Natick, Massachusetts, a robot named Foodini starts to disobey military orders. Michael Okamoto, a mechanical engineer, and Mary Scerra, a food chemist, are doing a test run of Foodini for their boss, Lauren Oleksyk, the director of the lab. The four of us are huddled around the bot, which is the shape and size of a large microwave and has been programmed to create edible objects using 3-D printing tools. We’re peering inside Foodini’s glass window, riveted by the seemingly simple task it’s about to perform: the production of a two-layer snack that, if all goes smoothly, will come out looking like an open-faced sandwich topped with an army star, printed in avocado. Most 3-D printers (also called “maker bots” in geek circles) build objects with plastics. They deposit liquid polymers in dots or lines that quickly solidify, adding layer upon layer to form virtually any shape imaginable, from rubber duckies to intricate machine parts to DIY firearms. In 2016, Oleksyk proposed that Okamoto convert a commercial 3-D printer into a model that they could build with edible pastes. He did so, and then worked with Scerra to print a variety of geometric desserts: chocolates the shape of honeycombs and hexagons; spiral nuggets of marzipan; and a deconstructed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup made of chocolate layers topped with a cube of nutrient-fortified peanut butter. The
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FOOD BLOGGING COOL DIY POPS This summer, stock your freezer with healthy, homemade frosty treats. Start with seasonal fruits and herbs, and spices like ginger and turmeric—whatever’s fresh at the farmers market. Some combos we love: mint-matcha; coconut, blueberry, cinnamon and ginger;
lime mojito; kiwi kombucha; almond milk and raspberry; watermelon-basil. These pops are hydrating and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. For moms-to-be (and everyone else!), ginger calms nausea, mint aids digestion, and tart fruit flavors satisfy cravings. —Cristina Cuomo
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From wholesome kitchens to your front doorstep: a roundup of the healthiest pre-made meal services delivering to the Hamptons. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA 1 EPICURED helps improve your gut health. The NYC-based start-up, a collaboration with Mount Sinai, offers low-FODMAP and gluten-free menus designed to promote digestive wellness. The RD-approved meals (think zucchini ‘spaghetti,’ multicultural staples like chicken or tofu tikka masala, and vitality shots) help patients manage chronic conditions like celiac disease and IBD. Pricing is a la carte. epicured.com
There are customized plans for everyone from fitness fanatics to future brides. The menu changes weekly based on seasonal availability. From $69/day. sakara.com
Sakara’s Bliss Bowl features watermelon and macadamia nut feta.
7 “Food is healing” is the philosophy of URBAN REMEDY, which promotes environmental and social justice with eco-friendly packaging and sustainably made food. Enjoy the Kate Upton signature meal plan that features her Urban favorites (Thai veggie noodles and zucchini chips) plus protein and workout shots. From $165 for a threeday cleanse program; Upton plan from $189. urbanremedy.com
2 Long Island’s TASTE HAVEN prepares dishes with organic ingredients, offering plans tailored to dietary needs and health goals. Flavorful options include protein bowls, wraps and supplement shakes. Prices vary. tastehaven.com
PORTABLE CHEF follows farm-to-table practices by sourcing from regional growers. Enjoy grilled sea bass with Champagne-mustard sauce, grainfree sweet potato dumplings and chili-roasted tofu with pickled pomegranate, or dive into a personalized meal plan that adheres to your specific dietary preferences. From $96/week for three dinners. portablechefnyc.com 3
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9 SPLENDID SPOON makes nourishing the body exciting and easy. Its plantbased smoothies (blackberry-basil; carrot-ginger-chia) and soups (leek and turnip chowder; zucchini puttanesca) are full of flavor and rich in fiber. A one-day reset plan is also available: Splendid’s take on intermittent fasting includes four low-calorie drinkable soups and one hearty soup bowl. Lunch only, $65/week; breakfast and lunch, $95/week; breakfast, lunch and reset day, $135/week. splendidspoon.com
4 If gluten-free is your game, try MY CUISTOT, which features a revolving menu created by top chefs. Choose lemon dill mahi mahi with hot pepper roasted broccoli, onion and basmati rice or a low-calorie, low-carb diet plan (roasted cauliflower steaks with paprika, carrots, mint, peas and tahini). Custom plan from $93.39/week. mycuistot.com
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8 DAILY HARVEST partners with farmers to get the freshest ingredients for smoothies, harvest bowls, soups and more. Their mini meal cups may seem like little more than a taste, but they’re packed with nutrients and created to help you navigate your busy life. Weekly from $69.75; monthly from $167.76. daily-harvest.com
5 Whether you’re looking to get in shape or address a specific health ailment, FOOD MATTERS will personalize a menu with your choice of gluten-free, sugar-free organic fare. Hamptons delivery runs all summer. Orders are also available for pickup from Anna Kaiser’s studio in East Hampton. From $150/week. foodmattersnyc.com
10 Special mention: PROVENANCE MEALS, endorsed by Dr. Frank Lipman, has a revolving menu (from Matcha Chia Parfait to White Bean Spanakopita), so clean eating is never restrictive. They don’t yet deliver to the Hamptons, but these meals are so irresistible, you won’t mind taking them along with you in the car or on the Jitney. From $68/ day for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Two Week Transformation Detox from $75/day. provenancemeals.com
6 SAKARA utilizes science to whip up plant-based meals packed with superfoods. Their clean cuisine and detox teas help improve energy, balance the gut and increase focus.
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FIRST-TIME FEATURE FILM DIRECTOR OLIVIA WILDE TAKES women’s empowerment to a new level of hilarity with Booksmart, which debuts Memorial Day weekend. Wilde, herself a renaissance woman—actress, activist, motherof-two, producer and now director—has made the most graceful and successful transition from on-screen to behind the camera in a long time. She caught the directing bug making music videos for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and grabbed the opportunity to make people laugh. In Booksmart, the star of Her, Rush and Meadowland, which she also produced, challenges two up-and-coming actresses, Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, as well as her fiancé, Jason Sudeikis (whose improv scenes are brilliant), to create a raw, fresh take on a teen party film, and all three rise to the occasion.
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Cristina Cuomo: Your film is wonderful. I laughed throughout the whole thing. Congratulations! Olivia Wilde: Oh, good. That is awesome. Thank you.
OW: Comedy is incredibly difficult. It’s a high-wire act. Comedies deserve more credit than they get. For some reason, they have a reputation for being easier than drama, but…
CC: You really are a renaissance woman, involved in so many socially conscious organizations. I’m going to just jump right in with Booksmart. How was your experience directing your first film? OW: It was honestly better than I ever imagined it would be. I think that’s because of the awesome team I was able to assemble. It’s really rare for a director to be able to cast and hire whoever they want in their first film. I lucked out because I was able to assemble a group that realized my vision in such a fantastic way. I could go on for hours about the magic of the collaboration on Booksmart.
CC: I would imagine it would be harder. OW: It is harder. I was lucky enough to have an awesome cast, who understood the tone of the movie that I wanted to make. They understood exactly that we were making something that was grounded, but at times heightened. At its core, it’s a relationship movie, it’s a love story, it’s really a romantic comedy, but we wanted to have a rhythm to it that felt as highly paced as the thoughts of these two brilliant women. Everyone totally understood that. CC: How was it telling your fiancé what to do? OW: [Laughs] The awesome thing about Jason [Sudeikis] is he’s an incredible improviser. He is truly one of the world’s best, so in those scenes, I was able to just give him a nugget of information, one line, and he would fly with the rest. That scene in the lift, we gave him one word. He just went nuts with it, and then when he saw the movie he was like, “Whoa, I didn’t know you were gonna use all of that.” And I was like, “I laughed so hard. I kept all of it.”
CC: When was the moment you decided to direct? OW: It’s hard to pinpoint a moment. I know that in my early days as an actress, I found myself gravitating behind the camera, and asking directors a lot of really annoying questions like, “How does this work?” “What’s that lens?” “Why do we do it there?” “How does this happen?” By the time I was 24, producers and directors started telling me, “You know you have to direct, right?” And I was like, “Well, I don’t know. I’m scared. I didn’t go to film school.” At a certain point, I realized that I was ready to dip my toe in the water, so I directed a short film as a part of an awesome program that doesn’t exist anymore called Glamour: Reel Moments, where actresses were given the opportunity to direct a short film. That experience allowed me to understand how happy I felt on set as the director. From there, I began directing music videos. That was a dream, because it’s an opportunity to tell a nonlinear story without dialogue, to be impressionistic and allow yourself to just play with the tools of filmmaking, to just have fun with the medium. When making a music video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a song called “Dark Necessities,” I cast four young girl skaters who were so brave and inspiring. The video was about their strength and courage, how they were proud of their scars, their bruises. It was during the editing process of “Dark Necessities” that I realized I really wanted to tell a story about young women. Around that time, my friend Jessica Elbaum, who runs Gloria Sanchez [Productions], said, “I’m producing this movie with Annapurna called Booksmart. We’re looking for a director. You should just read it.” The script was a couple of years old. I pitched Annapurna and said, “I want to direct this movie. I know what it can be. I’m so inspired by it.” I hired Katie Silberman to come on board and rewrite it completely.
CC: Well, you’re both comedic talents, and people say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” In what ways do you make each other laugh? Is that part of how you relate to one another—a shared sense of humor? OW: That was the first thing I loved about Jason, that we could joke around, and I didn’t have to explain myself. He understood my weird sense of humor, and I understood his, and we very quickly had a shorthand with each other. We both take in the world and process it in a similar way. It’s been great to do that as parents as well, because there’s nothing funnier than little kids. CC: What’s the best advice you give to your kids? OW: They’re 2 and 5, and I’m already explaining to them that they have to stay true to themselves and not worry about what others think and to be kind, but not be overly conscious about what other people are doing or thinking. It’s a conversation that happens a lot. CC: As an actor, what role have you not played that you’d like to? OW: I was raised by journalists. My mom really rose through the ranks of journalism, at places like ABC News and CBS, during a time when women weren’t really operating in high positions. She was directing documentaries for Frontline when I was a kid. She was a producer at 60 Minutes for over 30 years. She’s really fascinating to me. I have a lot of admiration for all the journalists of her generation that I grew up around. My grandparents were journalists, my un-
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has banned over 1,300 ingredients from skin care—and the US has banned about 11. Once I realized that the FDA isn’t forcing companies to be as transparent as they should be, I decided that I wanted to partner with a skin-care company that was committed to finding a nontoxic, cruelty-free alternative that wasn’t sacrificing efficacy, because in the end, like a lot of people, I just want results. I wanted to take care of my skin so I could age in a way that felt gentle. I found actual results using True Botanicals. I used to have cystic acne, and it would flare up always at the worst possible moment, of course. I just spent so many years of my career caked with makeup and trying to hide these breakouts. I went to dermatologists, who told me I needed all sorts of really intense treatments, injections, peels and acids. Then, when I was pregnant with my first kid, I learned, like every mother, to avoid exposure to certain chemicals. We have such higher standards for ourselves when we’re pregnant, as though when we’re not pregnant, we’re not worth the extra care. That really disturbed me: Why am I allowed to expose myself to these chemicals when I’m not pregnant if they’re this bad? Surely we should just avoid them. So I started researching the hell out of the nontoxic skin-care space. I asked around and soon people told me about True Botanicals. They said, “It’s this company founded by women,” which I loved, “and they are really changing the game in nontoxic skin care because they’re one of the only made-safe, high-end skin-care companies.” I met with them. I used their Clear Collection, and all my skin problems went away. It didn’t seem possible, because at that point I didn’t understand how an oil was going to clear up my acne. Here was a completely different philosophy.
cles, my cousins, my aunts—really everybody in the family but me. I have never played a journalist, which seems nuts. I have this feeling that when I do play a journalist, it will be my best performance. I don’t know how or when or who will direct it, and maybe it will be me. I would love to do a female version of All the President’s Men. CC: What do you love the most—filmmaking, acting or your activist work? OW: I think I’m at my happiest while directing, working with actors. That’s when I feel the most energized, and capable of anything. CC: Is it more pressure or less pressure than acting? OW: Way, way more. If you’re in a bad movie as an actor, you just blame the director, as you should. You can just sort of throw your hands up and say, “Well, I tried.” As a director, you have to take responsibility for how the movie turns out, so the pressure is high, but the reward is also high because you can make something that you care about. You feel that you’ve contributed to the conversation, and that’s how I feel with Booksmart. CC: I also want to talk about beauty and fitness. You always look like you’re in great shape, and with two kids. It’s impressive to me, because I have three and it’s a struggle. What do you do to stay fit, physically and mentally? OW: When I’m in Los Angeles, I go to a SoulCycle class taught by an amazing coach and motivational speaker, Angela Manuel Davis. She is truly a guru, and I never feel as physically capable as when I leave her class. In New York, there’s an awesome dance studio called Forward Space [founded by Kristin Sudeikis], which feels liberating, because it’s not as high-pressure as a lot of dance studios, but it’s also an amazing workout. You just leave drenched in sweat, but happier. In my early 20s I went out dancing all the time, but I don’t find myself doing that really ever anymore, unfortunately.
CC: Were there special ingredients that you found to be really nourishing? OW: They use whole ingredients. Nothing is watered down or supplemented with waxes. Wax is used in a lot of moisturizers to mimic the feeling of having smooth skin, but actually those fillers are what end up clogging pores. The transparency of the True Botanicals ingredients list is pretty rare. None of it is filler. It’s all essential.
CC: Especially when bedtime is at 7 o’clock with the kids. OW: Exactly. CC: Do you ever come out to the Hamptons? OW: I do whenever I can. I have a really good friend who has a house in Southampton and many weekends in the summer, I am there so happily.
CC: Did all this research change the way you eat? OW: Yes. It made me read ingredient lists more carefully, and be more conscious of what I eat, because if I’m being this conscious of what I’m putting on my skin, I have to think about what I’m putting into my body.
CC: Let’s talk about True Botanicals, for which you are the chief brand activist. There’s beauty and then there’s nontoxic beauty. Why was that important to you? OW: I had gotten to the place where I couldn’t ignore the information that I’d learned about the lack of regulation in the skin-care industry in this country. The European Union
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SPLASH Putting the fun in functional, clothing and interior designer Lisa Perry balances exuberant color with a keen eye for the edit. In an excerpt from the new coffee table book, Lisa Perry: Fashion - Homes - Design, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gives props to the kaleidoscopic creative.
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As a teen, she tie-dyed T-shirts and stitched hippie flowers onto garments, and went wild with a rhinestone gun. Vintage couture, mostly from the ’60s, inspired her label, as did Marimekko fabrics. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she worked in the Dana Mills New York office, and visited textile mills. Later, married to hedge-funder (and Barneys New York owner) Richard Perry, she designed the interiors of their homes, in North Haven, a Sutton Place penthouse in Manhattan with an adjoining apartment, Palm Beach, and Villefranche-Sur-Mer in France. A collector of art, Perry favors Pop pieces from Warhol and Lichtenstein to Hirst and Koons. She is an American original. —Regina Weinreich
In fashion, Lisa Perry’s A-line dresses with circle pockets are her signature. In décor, the mod designer’s look is bold planes of color on white. Reared in a Chicago suburb, Perry developed her eye in a home with Scandinavian design, Charles and Ray Eames chairs and Herman Miller cocktail tables. Simple lines. A Bauhaus lack of embellishment. Her Hamptons home, with its grand sculpture garden facing Noyak Bay, is the site of many soirees and fundraisers; summer guests fill the color-coded bedrooms, room service included. Explaining her influences in the introduction to her book, Lisa Perry: Fashion - Homes - Design (Assouline), she reveals a fondness for the primary color dots on the packaging of Wonder Bread, to her, “symbols of joy and fun.” 151
After spending much of the last 30 years traveling—as First Lady of the United States, U.S. Senator from New York, Secretary of State, and on the campaign trail—I relish the time I spend at home in Chappaqua, New York. Home is where I unwind with a good mystery book in a great big chair with our dogs, Maisie and Tally, at my feet; where I can be still and quiet or having a lively discussion with my husband about the world; and where I lounge around in yoga pants and a comfy sweater. It’s where friends gather and where Chelsea and Marc visit with our beloved grandchildren, Charlotte and Aidan, who play on the swings or explore our backyard garden. To me, our home is equal parts comforting and inspiring. Over the past two decades, I have come to feel almost as relaxed in the vibrant, art-filled homes of Lisa Perry as I do in my own home. I met Lisa in 1998 at a dinner in New York City, and we forged an instant connection as two women who grew up near Chicago. Her warm, authentic, Midwest sensibility immediately appealed to me, and our friendship has deepened over the years, built on shared beliefs and interests. We’re both passionate about expanding opportunities for women and standing up for every child’s ability to live up to his or her God-given potential. We can spend hours discussing everything from work challenges to how much we cherish our new roles as grandmothers. Not only that, but when I am at Lisa’s, I can always count on her to serve a delicious Chicago-style hot dog complete with tomato wedges, a dill-pickle spear, green relish, and finely chopped onion, all topped with bright yellow mustard on a poppy-seed bun! Lisa has a strong visual signature that infuses her homes, her art collection, and her wardrobe. Color is the key ingredient. I love the way she embraces primary colors in some rooms and confident, monochromatic palettes in others. My own appreciation for color and design started at a young age. When I was a little girl, my father ran a small business selling textiles door-to-door in Chicago. Coincidentally, Lisa’s father was doing the same. I later learned that the two men met through their work and would sometimes cross paths on the road before they each established their own small businesses. I still remember visiting my father’s print plant and learning how to screenprint colorful designs onto fabric. First, we would apply the paint near the top of the wooden frame and pull the color down the fine silk screen with a squeegee. Then, we would move the frame down the long table, repeating the technique to create wonderful patterns. The fabrics were then made into draperies, which were sold to dec-
Lisa Perry wrote the book on bold graphics and color splashes.
orate homes, as well as hotels, workplaces and theaters. While I am certainly not an artist or decorator myself, those early experiences contributed to a lifelong admiration for creative people who bring color and beauty into homes and businesses. I have always believed that artists make vital contributions to our society and deserve the support of government institutions, public galleries, and private donors and collectors. In addition to our shared roots, Lisa and I share a passion for sculpture. Years before we met, Lisa was planning and installing sculptures in her garden, while I was working on a new idea of my own: creating a sculpture garden at 152
how art can captivate our imaginations, make our spirits soar, and open our minds to new possibilities. Several artists whose sculptures were displayed in the White House exhibitions are also featured in Lisa’s extensive art collection, such as Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein and Joel Shapiro. The grounds of her North Haven home on Long Island showcase a thoughtfully curated collection of sculptures, which are dotted among the trees and spill across the sloping lawns. When I visit, I sleep in the light-filled yellow bedroom, which is flanked by two small balconies. One of those balconies has an excellent view of a giant Yayoi Kusama sculpture near the home’s main entrance and an Alexander Calder standing mobile Lisa installed in the middle of a circular topiary garden. From the other balcony, you can see sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle, César Baldaccini, and Zhu Jinshi, which offer the perfect complement to the tranquil views of Noyack Bay. Lisa’s interest in all things aesthetic knows no bounds. Around 10 years after we met, she launched her own fashion label, which later extended to home décor. More than simply wanting to support her as my friend, I choose to wear Lisa Perry designs because they make me feel great. She is responsible for some of my favorite wardrobe staples, like my go-to black pants, as well as a colorful selection of reversible tunics and coat dresses. For one campaign event organized by Lisa and Gagosian Gallery in conjunction with a number of American artists, I decided to dress on theme in a Lisa Perry coat dress inspired by Jackson Pollock. While Lisa’s clothes are often designed with an element of fun, she understands that for someone like me, clothes must also be functional and made with quality fabrics that travel well. On one of the most important days of my life, as I walked onto the stage after winning enough votes to become the first woman nominated by a major political party for President of the United States, I proudly wore a Lisa Perry jacket. It was not an accident that I chose to wear a white suit, the color of the suffragists who paved the way to the ballot box for women nearly a century earlier. I felt Lisa’s support on that momentous day, as well as the encouragement of so many others who helped me get there. Now, almost three years later, I am excited to support this book about Lisa’s homes and style, which marks an important moment in the life and career of a dear friend. I encourage you to immerse yourself in its pages and the beautiful photographs by Robyn Lea, which take you on a private tour into Lisa Perry’s world. I hope the clarity of Lisa’s vision will inspire you and the vibrant colors will uplift you. And I know that Lisa’s optimism and positive energy will remind you, as it has often reminded me, that in our homes and on the streets, as friends, family, and community, we can work together to pursue our dreams and make what seems impossible, possible.
the White House to celebrate the work of some of the foremost American artists of the 20th century. The sculpture garden was inaugurated in October 1994, on Bill’s and my 19th wedding anniversary—which seemed fitting, since our first date was touring the Henry Moore sculpture exhibition at Yale University Art Gallery on the day we signed up for our law school classes. I loved walking through the White House sculpture garden and cherish the time I spent sitting with Bill on the Truman Balcony at the White House, watching the pendulum-like stainless-steel limbs of George Rickey’s kinetic sculpture “Two Lines Oblique, Atlanta” move in the wind. Moments like these have continued to remind me 153
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TERRIE SULTAN
Director, Parrish Art Museum MISSION STATEMENT “We want people to think of the Parrish Art Museum as a part of their everyday life. We are here for them: We have masterpieces in our collection, plus performances, music and workshops.” WELLNESS PERK Her office view. “With floorto-ceiling windows that face north, I have a broad view of our meadow and trees. When I’m talking on the telephone, I’m looking out at sea grasses and wildflowers. You really get a sense of renewal.” ON VIEW NOW Exhibitions by Renate Aller, Jean-Luc Mylayne and
Thomas Joshua Cooper, through the middle of July. “Each,” says Sultan, “is involved in the questions about humanity’s interaction with, and relationship to, nature.” FAMILY TIES Her brother is the renowned artist Donald Sultan. Growing up with artistically inclined parents, the siblings enjoyed early years filled with free creative expression. “Singing, dancing and acting were very natural parts of our everyday lives,” recalls Sultan. “I can’t imagine a time in my life when I didn’t have some form of art as part of what I did every day.” 154
WEARABLE ART “I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Samoa, where tattooing is a very important aspect of the culture. I have a Samoan tattoo on my wrist. It’s a traditional symbol: a series of black lines, triangles and chevrons. This tattoo is like the ultimate souvenir of a time in my life that was very transformational.” BY THE NUMBERS There are 3,265 objects in the permanent collection (including seven by Terrie’s brother Donald), plus almost 900 photographs comprising the William Merritt Chase Archives. —Julia Szabo
OF THE EAST END Art opens eyes, hearts, minds. In the first of a series, Purist talks to the talent guiding the community’s top creative institutions. PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN MOORE
“HAVING ART AND BEAUTY IN YOUR LIFE IS THE ONE THING YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY ON TO UPLIFT YOUR HEART.” —TERRIE SULTAN
Terrie Sultan, at the Parrish Art Museum
Andrea Grover, inside the 360-seat John Drew Theater at Guild Hall
“IT’S AMAZING THAT GUILD HALL GOES FROM ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN CANONIZED IN THE HISTORY BOOKS TO HAVING STUDENT ART UP ON THE WALLS.”
ANDREA GROVER
—ANDREA GROVER
Executive Director, Guild Hall PERSONAL HISTORY Grover was previously a curator at the Parrish Art Museum, a research fellow at Carnegie Mellon University and founder of the Aurora Picture Show in Texas. MISSION STATEMENT “Our goal—to be a gathering place where the arts would serve to encourage a finer type of citizenship— remains unchanged since our founding by Mrs. Lorenzo E. Woodhouse in 1931. It’s a place where we think of everyone as creative.” 2019 HIGHLIGHTS Tony Oursler’s Water Memory takes over the museum from June 8 to July 21, and Ugo Rondinone’s exhibition Sunny Days will debut at the Guild Hall Summer Gala on August 9. Also on the lineup of eclectic virtuosos: A Thousand Thoughts, a live documentary with the Kronos Quartet and filmmaker Sam Green;
Philip Glass – Works for Piano; and Guitar Masters with legends Buddy Guy and Rosanne Cash.
greatly; I eat so much better here, surrounded by farm produce and fresh seafood.”
THE GHOST OF GUILD HALL Whenever Grover hears a rustling while alone in the building at night, she senses the presence of Inez Whipple, a former director of over 30 years. “I feel a kinship with her, so I do say hello to Inez once in a while.”
MOTIVATION “I like experiences that leave me saying, hmmm, what did that mean? That’s what drives me: those moments, aesthetic experiences, when your heart and mind are equally engaged in inquiry.”
GREEN GARDENS From the archives, a 1936 photo of Little Edie Beale at age 19 in the Guild Hall garden. She was a participant in the members’ art exhibition, as was Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner.
HOW CREATIVITY FUELS THE COMMUNITY “Doctors in Britain have begun prescribing art as a treatment for various conditions, from physical ailments to depression. They’re using art to help people improve their quality of life: It sharpens concentration, increases communication skills, and adds a level of socializing to people who might not have regular contact with a community. Art is the magic salve for what ails you.” —R. Couri Hay
WELLNESS PERK “When I moved to the Hamptons, I had this sensation that I was on vacation, because around every corner there’s a beautiful vista. The quality of my life has improved 156
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Executive Director, and DAVID NUGENT, Artistic Director, Hamptons International Film Festival PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRYAN DOWNEY MISSION STATEMENT A year-round Hamptons-based nonprofit arts organization producing programing all year long, HIFF’s tent-pole program is the annual film festival in October. “HIFF is the only event that takes place on the same weekend in every village simultaneously,” notes Chaisson. COMING ATTRACTIONS The first SummerDoc (on June 29 at Guild Hall) will be Maiden, hosted by HIFF’s co-chairman Alec Baldwin. “I have programmed and co-moderated SummerDocs with Alec for the past 11 years,” says Nugent. YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS A screenwriters lab, SummerDocs, Anne Chaisson with husband Jeff Gillis and their dog Dirk Diggler
an educational initiative called HIFF Jr. offering a summer film camp, and a UN short film partnership bringing schoolkids to the annual film festival, are just some of HIFF’s special offerings to the community. “We go into Hamptons’ schools to present special educational programs, four times per year,” says Chaisson. “In May, we went to the Montauk middle school to make short documentaries with fifth-graders.” FILMMAKER AWARDS HIFF provides filmmaking grants and has a competition during the annual five-day film festival where filmmakers can win $180,000 in goods and services.
David Nugent with wife Violet Gaynor and their daughter Plum
SELECTION AND SERENDIPITY HIFF is currently open for submissions. The programming team travel the world looking for the best cinema each year. HIFF also receives over 3500 submissions. They have a unique track record with choosing films that do well in awards season. “In 2008, when I came on as festival programmer, I fought for Slumdog Millionaire, after seeing it at the Toronto Film Festival. It went on to win eight Academy Awards,” recalls Nugent. “We are the only festival in the world that has screened the eventual Oscar Best Picture since 2010,” says Chaisson. WELLNESS PERK HIFF features an “Air, Land and Sea” program launched in 2016 to create awareness around manmade environmental issues and allow filmmakers and experts to discuss solutions to these problems. “We bring the world to the Hamptons, through film,” says Chaisson. “Every year we invite over 150 filmmakers and writers who have never been to the Hamptons,” says Nugent. “I love showing them my favorite hiking trails and beaches.” —Regina Weinreich
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Everything But Water in East Hampton
“We are delighted to partner with Ocean Sole, a wonderful organization in Kenya devoted to keeping the oceans clean and safe, all while empowering women and creating beautiful works of art. Ocean Sole upcycles hundreds of thousands of discarded flip-flops each year, so we created an exclusive espadrille ($68 for kids; $96 for adults) with an upcycled sole in homage to the mission of bringing awareness to the magnitude of ocean pollution. A percentage of profits from each pair benefits Ocean Sole.” —Libby Fitzgerald, founder of Sea Star Beachwear
Ocean Sole octopus sculpture fashioned out of upcycled flip-flops, $45, seastarbeachwear.com
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It won’t just give you a long, lean frame, says Erika Bloom, the owner of Erika Bloom Pilates studios in Water Mill and East Hampton. Pilates will also help you achieve mindfulness and inner strength.
gracefully through full body movements. Since you’re constantly refining the move, it remains interesting and is forever challenging. Pilates also addresses my mental wellness as much as it does my physical fitness. This mindful form of movement connects breath to body and body to breath. Breath provides vital energy; proper breath mechanics are known to have wide-ranging benefits, including improved immunity, better digestion, healthier organs, glowing skin and improved metabolism. It also helps lower stress levels by regulating the nervous system. When the physical demands of Pilates are combined with steady breathing and mindfulness, the nervous system responds with calmness as its baseline. This response lets us face our day-to-day stress with clarity instead of feeling overwhelmed. We bring this centered breath out of the studio and into the world with us. My clients always tell me that their Pilates practice has made them love themselves and understand themselves more. The method isn’t about perfection, it’s about nonjudgment. It is a practice of self-compassion and self-awareness—not just for an hour, but for a lifetime. Erika Bloom Pilates, 760 Montauk Hwy., 2D, Water Mill; 66 Newtown Lane, Suite 7, East Hampton. (Other locations are in New York City; Greenwich, Connecticut; Los Angeles; and Turks and Caicos.) 160
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Without question, I’ve found Pilates to be the best form of exercise for me. I’ve practiced the body-aligning method throughout all phases of my life, as a teenage dancer, and afterward through injury, postpartum, and Erika Bloom works out on the Pilates Cadillac. now while aging. The magic of Pilates is that it can be the perfect exercise for anyone, at any level, ability or transition. It can be personalized for every practitioner by either adding challenge or increasing support to help the person achieve the movement. It is designed to meet you where you are, and strengthen you physically. Pilates teaches all the muscles of the body to engage, most notably the intrinsic muscles that support our joints, creating healthy alignment and therefore true inner strength. It works every fiber of every muscle, not just part of the muscle, and asks muscles to be strong at every length, including eccentrically and concentrically, through all ranges of motion. Each pose embodies steadiness and ease, as it teaches you to find opposition inside your body in order to gain greater control. If you’re well-aligned and muscularly balanced, you’re not only stronger, you move more efficiently—the way you’re supposed to, with ideal mechanics. Because Pilates lets us move more freely, we can find our full physical capability and remain healthy and injury-free. The end goal of Pilates is to create more space and more length in the body. I think it feels incredible to move
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THE ART OF FITNESS
Technogym founder Nerio Alessandri reimagined home fitness, with pieces so sculptural and sleek they stand alone as design objects. BY MARK SULLIVAN
Courtesy of Technogym
Technogym home equipment like this Recline Personal piece enhances any room.
like B&B Italia and Vitra. With sleek shapes and surfaces of micropolished steel and aluminum, these award-winning machines are designed to be displayed like works of art. When Alessandri talks about Technogym, he’s quick to point out similarities with tech giants like Apple. “We have a very similar business model,” says the 58-year-old CEO. “The idea is that our product needs to be nicely designed, but at the same time it needs to be built on a platform where people can completely personalize their experience.” Technogym’s MyWellness swipe-screen interface makes it easy to keep track of workouts and personal fitness goals, accessing them at home or on the road. From the beginning, Alessandri has promoted wellness as a state of mind, emphasizing regular physical activity, a healthy diet, and a positive mental attitude. This is underscored by “Exercise Is Medicine,” a long-standing partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine that promotes physical activity as a way to prevent disease. “We are passionate about this idea,” Alessandri says. “Fitness is about working out. Wellness is about so much more.” 70 Greene St., New York City; technogym.com
Six years after Steve Jobs started putting together a new kind of computer in his family’s home in Silicon Valley, Nerio Alessandri was following a similar trajectory. But this entrepreneur’s story takes place in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, where he began assembling a new kind of fitness equipment in his parents’ garage in 1983. Trained as an industrial designer, Alessandri wanted to make gyms more accessible with his company, Technogym. “Fitness was still very much a niche market at that time,” he says. “It was all about bodybuilding. My dream was to develop the technology, improve the design, and open it up to loads more people.” More than three decades later, over 50 million people train with Technogym every day. Technogym users include competitors at the past seven Olympic Games. They are most likely using the Skill line of equipment, available for home use and geared toward serious athletes or competitive fitness enthusiasts. But for people just looking to squeeze a few hours of exercise into their weekly routine, there’s the Personal line, designed by Antonio Citterio, the Italian architect and furniture designer known for his collaborations with international powerhouses 161
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safari-style sleeping tents, each with one or two queen-size beds and large decks for optimum water views. Outdoor activities at Terra Glamping include sunrise yoga, kayaking and paddleboarding. Live music performances, movie nights and wellness programs have been planned throughout the season, which runs through Labor Day, and on weekends until October 27. Glampers who wish to socialize can head to one of two communal lounge tents, filled with comfy couches, books and board games; there’s a dining tent as well as a fully stocked grilling area, fire pit and hammocks. A continental breakfast is served each morning; guests can gather around the campfire at night to enjoy gourmet s’mores. “We’ve seen so many guests who didn’t know each other before become friends by the campfire,” Martin says. “And then we’ve been told that they meet up again when they’re back in the city and go out for drinks.” 5 Cedar Point Rd., East Hampton. From $300/night; terraglamping.com
When the Suffolk County Parks Department issued a request for proposals to bring glamping, or glamour camping, to Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton, Brooklyn-based Terra Glamping seized the opportunity. “I’ve been involved in curating outdoor experiences since co-founding TerraVelo Tours in 2014,” says Terra Glamping CEO Rebecca Martin, whose tours featured weeklong adventure excursions with private-chef-prepared meals, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, massages and yoga. Glamour camping has roots in 19th-century African safaris. Heading into the rainforest, adventure-seekers would stay in luxe tents outfitted with four-poster beds, fine linens and attendants on call. Glampers today demonstrate a similar appetite for pampering under the stars. Launched in 2016, TerraVelo Tours opened a glamping site in northern California as well as pop-ups across the country. This Memorial Day weekend, Terra Glamping sets up a resort-camping hybrid in Cedar Point, overlooking Gardiner’s Bay. The glamp will feature 30 fully furnished, 162
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Nature meets nurture in East Hampton, thanks to the creature comforts of Terra Glamping. BY NANCY KANE
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ROCK STEADY
In an excerpt from her new book Paddle Diva: Ten Guiding Principles to Finding Balance on the Water and in Life, Gina Bradley, founder of Paddle Diva in East Hampton, shares inspiration from her life on board. “Falling in is just as important as paddling steadily for miles,” I explain to a group of first-time paddlers on a particularly balmy August morning at Paddle Diva East Hampton, nestled in Three Mile Harbor, just two miles north of East Hampton. “When you fall in, it allows you to cool off and learn how to get back up on your board. Most importantly, it will make you a more confident paddler. You will become more comfortable on the board because you see for yourself that you can handle any situation.”
Often, when students first learn how to SUP (stand-up paddleboard), it’s the most real way they can push themselves out of their comfort zones. By the end of that first lesson, most of them will have learned how to move along the surface of the water and overcome the fears they had at the beginning of the session. From the moment they paddle off from the shore, they are committed. They have no choice but to continue, and along the way they often find that their mental barriers are broken down by the seren163
ity of their surroundings. I recall one student, Andrea, now a dear friend and an avid paddler, who watched me instruct Paddle Diva classes for three years from her houseboat before she agreed to a SUP lesson with me. She had all sorts of objections. Her shoulders needed strengthening. She was scared. She did not think she could do it. She would fall off. And one of the most common ones I hear, she had bad balance. (Side note: If you can walk, you can paddle.) When I finally took Andrea and her husband, Allen, out for a paddle, she was elated by how quickly she learned, how easy this sport is and, most important, that she pushed through her internal objections. Now she is a proud stand-up paddler! Andrea is one of the tribe. She sends me pictures of her paddling all over the country. Having her own passion and developing her identity as an experienced paddler has even added to her already amazing relationship with her husband. She often nudges him to join her on the water when they are traveling or at the Paddle Diva center, where they keep their boat. On land, we face obstacles and potential pitfalls every single day. It’s so easy to let fear freeze our progress. I’m not talking about taking huge risks or doing anything dangerous. This is about engaging in small acts that gently nudge you out of your comfort zone, and that will ultimately crack open a world of new experiences for you. Getting married, graduating from college, starting a new job—every new stage of life gently moves you outside of what you once thought was comfortable and into a world of new possibilities. Paddle Diva is published by Post Hill Press.
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AT A GLANCE
Feed your soul this month with art, advocacy and attunement all across the East End. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA
MAY 28-JUNE 16
JUNE 15
World Premiere of The Prompter at Bay Street Theater
International Surfing Day
Surfrider Foundation of Eastern Long Island works tirelessly to preserve the ocean and pristine coast. On this day, we are reminded to take a step back and appreciate the natural resource we too often take for granted. Visit easternli.surfrider.org for updates on local events and beach cleanups.
The Prompter, a comedy directed by the theater’s art director, Scott Schwartz, follows a veteran actress (Tovah Feldshuh) as she makes her dramatic comeback to the Broadway stage accompanied by Wade Dooley of Jersey Boys. From $40. 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor, baystreet.org
Tony Oursler’s Water Memory at Guild Hall
Renowned media artist Tony Oursler presents his latest multimedia experience, which utilizes glass, computers and water to examine our constructed realities of science, folklore and culture. The installation challenges our perception of water and the mysticism we project onto it. Free. 158 Main St., East Hampton, guildhall.org
JUNE 9 Artists’ Table
Chef Jason Weiner of Almond restaurant offers a unique opportunity to enjoy
Unlimited Earth Care Spring/ Summer Event Celebrate International Surfing Day like Montauk local and pro surfer Quincy Davis.
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brunch and art all at once in a farm-to-table meal accomanied by with exclusive performance presentations from The Watermill Center’s artists-in-residence, Cleek Schrey (fiddler and improviser exploring traditional music theory), and Afua Ansong (Ghanaian-American writer and artist celebrating West African dance). Tickets from $100. 39 Water Mill Towd Rd., Water Mill, watermillcenter.org
40th Shelter Island Run
Each year of fundraising at their annual 10K/5K run and walk, Shelter Island Run Inc. empowers vulnerable populations in the community through education and services provided by local charities. 5K registration from $15 for kids, $30 for adults; 10K registration for adults from $40. The race kicks off at School Street, shelterislandrun.com 164
The natural beauty of our planet is celebrated through both photography and sculpture at this event hosted by Unlimited Earth Care’s Frederico Azevedo and sculptor Zurab Tsereteli as each presents their newest works: Azevedo’s tome Bloom, and Tsereteli’s sculptures highlighting his unconventional style. Free. 2249 Scuttle Hole Rd., Bridgehampton, unlimitedearthcare.com Wings Over Haiti Benefit
Join Sag Harbor artist and pilot Jonathan Glynn on his honorable mission to
@quincymtk; © Photo by Joel Sartore/National Geographic Photo Ark, natgeophotoark.org
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JUNE 8
This portrait of a koala with her babies, taken by Joel Sartore, will be on exhibit at the Southampton Arts Center.
provide education for more than 40 students. Guests will see the plane used to deliver medical supplies after Haiti’s devastating 7.0 earthquake in 2010, participate in an art auction, and enjoy catering by Noah’s of Greenport, live music and raffles. From $125; $75 for guests under 30. East Hampton Airport, 200 Daniels Hole Rd., wingsoverhaiti.net Grand Opening of Rejuvenation Health
Dr. Gerry Curatola and actress/comedian Fran Drescher co-host this exciting event filled with music, refreshments and wellness therapies. Free. 56 The Circle, East Hampton, rejuv-health.com
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JUNE 27-SEPTEMBER 8
The Lyme Invitational
National Geographic’s Photo Ark Exhibition
Lyme and tick disease are serious afflictions affecting the East End. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital calls for sponsors and golfers to participate in the Lyme Invitational at the Atlantic Golf Club to benefit the Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center and the new Treatment Center. Players will be introduced to three physicians from Yale University who specialize in Lyme and tick disease, and then join them in a full day of golf and educational discussion. Buffet dinner with a donation of $150. From $2,000 for golfers. 1040 Scuttle Hole Rd., Bridgehampton, NY, southampton. stonybrookmedicine.edu
Photographer Joel Sartore will showcase his body of work at Southampton Arts Center throughout the summer. The exhibit will include portraits of over 12,000 animal species. $5 admission; free for members and children under 12. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, southamptonartscenter. org; natgeophotoark.org
JUNE 29 Get Wild Benefit
Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center is Long Island’s only full-time wildlife hospital, providing more than 10,000 animals each 165
year with medical care and rehabilitation. Support the work this vital organization does by attending its annual fundraiser. From $175. Little Orchard, Coopers Neck Lane, Southampton, wildliferescuecenter.org
JULY 3 PURIST Flow Festival
Experience innovations in food and wellness as we welcome healthy food stations, beauty and skin-care samplings and mini health treatments (massages, sound bath meditation) to the historic Watchcase Factory. From $40. Watchcase Factory, 15 Church St., Sag Harbor, contact karina@thepuristonline.com for tickets and more information.
COACHES
Julie Wald’s wellness concierge service, Namaste New York, offers comprehensive care through movement, stillness, touch and nourishment. BY DIMITRI EHRLICH
Julie Wald’s Namaste New York advocates for client self-care.
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The keys to human health and wellness are exercise, meditation, massage and nutrition: This insight came to Julie Wald several decades ago, when the social worker, then in her 20s, was trying to bring healing and hope to severely traumatized patients in some of New York’s toughest neighborhoods. Facing the onset of burnout familiar to many care providers, Wald began studying yoga and meditation in the early 1990s. “I started using a lot of the tools I was learning, including breathwork and movement,” she says, “and integrating them into my work with patients who were dealing with massive abuse, who were not reachable with traditional talk therapy.” In early 2003, Wald created Namaste New York, a concierge service that sends expert practitioners into clients’ homes to deliver customized wellness services. Namaste’s business model is built around Wald’s four pillars of healing and well-being: movement, stillness, touch and nourishment. “Movement is fitness but also yoga, or just getting up and taking a walk,” she says. “Stillness is meditation, but can also include other reflective practices, and even sleep. Touch is massage and bodywork, but also cultivating a sense connection in general. And nourishment is food and nutrition, but can also include music, art, community, or gardening—whatever nourishes us.” Based in Manhattan, Namaste now extends its reach to Westchester, Long Island, Connecticut, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Palm Springs, and employs over 1,000 wellness professionals. “We do a lot of listening to figure out the specific ingredients that make up a mentally and physically healthy existence for each individual,” says Wald, who is also a Reiki master. “The services we deliver go beyond the four pillars; they are about the energies we create in our life.” What makes Namaste different from other wellness concierge services is the company’s holistic approach. More than just about getting a massage in your home, Namaste co-creates customized services to empower individuals through regimens of self-care, with ongoing coaching, support and guidance. “We are not just about wellness as a commodity,” says Wald. “The sessions support people by giving them effective self-care plans.” namasteny.com
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Sag Harbor. Heroic water views, unparalleled privacy and a singular residence to enjoy it all are just the prologue to the story that describes this masterfully constructed waterfront estate offering panoramic sunset vistas in a privileged setting. Meander along a scenic shoreline and through 2 secluded landscaped acres, embraced by an additional 40 acres of contiguous waterfront property preserved for all eternity. Watch ships set sail from a 62’ saltwater heated Gunite pool with oversized spa framed by 2,500 SF+/- of broad stone patios and lush landscaping. Navigate its 10,000 SF+/- of modern state of the art living space exquisitely detailed that includes double height entry over beautifully finished rift cut white oak floors that fan out to find the formal living room, magnificent kitchen, formal dining room, ingenious indoor/outdoor family room that serves as both a media room and pool house. A guest master suite, a pair of powder rooms and laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs the expansive multi-room master suite with fireplace reigns over four guest suites. The lower level offers a wine cellar, gym with steam and sauna, billiards room, bar and home theater as well as 2 ensuite bedrooms. An elevator connects all 3 floors. A Control 4 system, 2-car heated garage with hydraulic lift and a generator complete the amenities. Two community tennis courts are just a short walk away. A magnificent estate providing a true resort experience demands your preview today. For the full story visit myhamptonhomes.com/112152 Exclusive. $13.9M WEB# 112152
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NUMEROLOGY
On June 3, actress, singer, dancer and producer Jennifer Lopez will be honored as this year’s Fashion Icon at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards. In the same month, she celebrates the 20th anniversary of her debut studio album On the 6. Here, we look at the Bronx native and Hamptons resident, by the numbers.
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“You have to take care of yourself. Your body, your mind, your soul—be your own keeper.”
Number of moves in Lopez’s go-to full-body workout created by trainer David Kirsch
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22
3
Number of acres of Lopez’s spread in Water Mill, purchased in 2013 for $10 million
HOROSCOPE: Jennifer Lopez, Leo, b. July 24. Leos are almost always glamorous, talented, persevering and accomplished with the magnetic gift of being able to shine in the limelight. With even more power, Lopez’s moon sign is in Scorpio, which shows that she is a woman completely in charge of herself and her career. She is as astute in business dealings as she is rich in artistic talent. Now with Jupiter in the heavens going through the sign of Sagittarius, expect her and all Leos to have a surge of well-deserved kudos in the coming months. —Karen Thorne, karenthorne.com, @karenthorneastrologaie
TWO Number of children— Maximilian and Emme, twins—Lopez has with singer Marc Anthony
14 FIVE 10472 ��
Selena, in which Lopez stars as singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, is the 14th highest-grossing biopic of all time.
ZIP code of Lopez’s “Jenny from the Block” childhood home on Blackrock Avenue in The Bronx
Age Lopez began singing and dancing lessons
168
Amount in millions of dollars Lopez helped raise for those devastated by Hurricane Maria with her “One Voice: Somos Live!” telethon
Quote from True Love (2014) by Jennifer Lopez; photo courtesy of @jenniferlopezfans
Year Lopez was born in NYC. This July 24, she celebrates her 50th birthday.
Year Lopez started dating Alex Rodriguez. The duo got engaged on March 9 of this year.
Amount of caffeine and alcohol Lopez consumes (she has completely removed them from her diet and focuses on staying hydrated by drinking more water).
Age Lopez appeared on the sketch-comedy series In Living Color. She next became a backup dancer for Janet Jackson before breaking out on her own.
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2017
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