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THE HEART OF EVERY CITY

the birth of the twin towers

GIFTS

A LOOK BACK AT THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION

BOBBY FLAY

BACK TO THE FUTURE

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ON AMERICA’S APPRECIATION FOR THE CULINARY PALATE

NEW YORK WATERWAYS

Posen Zac

TAKING THE FASHION WORLD BY STORM

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SPE C I AL FE ATU R E 58 HOLI DAY GI FT GU I DE Top 50 Lux ury Gifts LI TTLE APPLE 66 FAMI LY FOC U S Fun, Fall and Foliage 67

DOWNTOWN MOM Kelly C utrone, a Softer Side

BAR C LAY’ S SPOT A Dog’s E ye V iew of Dow ntow n

C I TY BI TE S 70 FALL R E C I PE S NYC ’s fines t c hefs highlight the pomegranate w ith delic ious ly ins pired dis hes 73

C HE F PR OFI LE : BOBBY FLAY The c elebrity c hef s its dow n to c hat w ith Karine Bak houm

R E STAU R ANT PR OFI LE : LE BI LBOQU E T An old favorite gets a new look

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

WINTER IN MANHATTAN

PHOTOGRAPHER: PHILIPPE REYNAUD; STYLIST: MARSHA WRIGHT; MAKE UP: MARCIA BUSH; JEWELRY: BARBARA NOVAK; DRESS: ZAC POSEN

Despite the fact that the calendar tells us autumn continues until December 21, with all the snow and frigid temperatures we’ve already experienced this season, no one can deny that winter is upon us. The chill of the air heraldsthe holiday season, and I tend to think of family gatherings, pears, cinnamon and finding just the right cozy sweater. Whether you’re trying to decide between dressing orstuffing, organizing who’s bringing what to various family feasts, or maybe planning a quiet getaway to someplace warm, prepping for the holidays conjures sensory-filled memories around every corner. This issue, you will meet one of the most prolific young designers of our time, Zac Posen, as he talks about his love for Downtown and the New York cityscape that is his canvas of inspiration. We’ve also showcased six astonishing women who not only are successful but have used their success to help other women, proving it’s all about giving back. Downtown takes the lead on the transformation of one of New York’s oldest methods of transportation—our waterways. The Harbor School right here in our community teaches youth about environmentalism and ecosystems. Also in this issue, prepare to salivate as four New York City chefs create signature dishes for the holiday season, featuring a lovely and luscious ingredient—the pomegranate. Take a walk back in time to 1966 and witness the birth of the Twin Towers. Wonder with us at never-before-seen photos as one engineer recounts the dedication and determination necessary for constructing the original World Trade Center. It might seem a bit backwards, but this time of year always gives me a feeling of renewal. This season I find that especially true, largely because of recent changes within DOWNTOWN itself. Not the least of these are the launch of our not-for-profit arm, DOWNTOWN Cares, and the on-boarding of my brother, John “Cap” Capobianco,who retired from teaching after 33 years to begin a new career with DOWNTOWN. Please join me in welcoming Cap Capobianco, EVP/Publishing Director. In addition, I’d like to thank this years team who worked on the holiday issue, for their dedication and contributions. Embrace the bite in the air and use this time, as the DOWNTOWN team will, to gather your strength for thenew year ahead! Sincerely,

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CATHERINE MCVAY HUGHES

CEO & PUBLISHER GRACE A. CAPOBIANCO EVP/PUBLISHING DIRECTOR JOHN “CAP” CAPOBIANCO EDITOR-AT-LARGE MIKE HAMMER MANAGING EDITIOR MAYA PREJBISZ

CHAIR, MANHATTAN COMMUNITY BOARD 1 Catherine McVay Hughes was unanimously elected Chair, Manhattan Community Board 1 in June 2012. She previously served six years as the Vice Chair and seven years as the Chair of the CB1 World Trade Center Redevelopment Committee. Following Superstorm Sandy, Hughes worked with officials and agencies at the city, state and federal levels. She made recommendations for both the public and private sectors in a report called “Emergency Preparedness: Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy,” that was released in January 2013.

MARIJANA HERCEG

GENERAL MANAGER, CIPRIANI WALL STREET RESIDENCES CLUB A mother of three boys, Marijana Herceg was born and raised in Croatia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. Marijana has lived in China for 3 years with her husband, a chef at Cipriani Hong Kong. Marijana worked at the original Cipiriani location on Fifth Ave before coming to Cipriani Wall Street. She loves people, Downtown, and her new Wall Street locale.

SENIOR DESIGNER PAULINA PREJBISZ CONSULTING MANAGING EDITOR JILLIAN BLUME LIFESTYLE & FAMILY EDITOR DENISE COURTER MEN’S FASHION & LIFESTYLE EDITOR NICOLA HARRISON RUIZ FOOD EDITOR KARINE BAKHOUM SENIOR COPY EDITOR JACQUELINE GRUPE

DREW NIEPORENT

FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON, MYRIAD RESTAURANT GROUP One of New York’s most accomplished and renowned restaurateurs, “The Mayor of White Street” opened his first Downtown restaurant in the ’80s. He has devoted his efforts to growing his brand, the Myriad Restaurant Group, which includes the TriBeCa Grill and Nobu, while maintaining his connection to the community, which he supported through 9/11, and in his efforts in launching the TriBeCa Film Festival.

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR XAVI OCAÑA

JEFF SIMMONS

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ANAT GERSTEIN, INC. Every time relatives and friends visit New York City, Lower Manhattan is one of the key places I recommend. Within one square mile, it has everything from history to ingenuity. What’s amazing is how each street—and, in fact, each building—has a new identity, speaking of the past, present and future. I’ve lived in New York City for nearly two decades, worked with the Downtown Alliance, and now The Rink at Brookfield Place. I’ve discovered that it’s only a short brisk walk to find a cozy eatery, exquisite gift items, or a watering hole to celebrate with friends.

ONLINE EDITOR LAUREN PRICE BRAND AMBASSADOR IRENE BOGDAN SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATE LAURA AUBERT SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER TONY SHI PHOTO EDITOR JOSEPH AMELLA JR.

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PLASTIC SURGEON Dr. Bruck is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been featured on Good Morning America, The Learning Channel, CBS and ABC News. He is a senior attending in the Department of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York.

TECHNOLOGY BRADLEY KIRKLAND, NICU LORDACHESCU CONTRIBUTORS KATIE MCELVEEN, BRIAN OWENS, SUZANNE CORSO, R. COURI HAY, CARLA TRAMULLAS, LUIS VAZQUEZ INTERNS JOCELYN ALAS, AIMEE AUROL, MARINE BIGAND, CHRISTINA CAPPUCCI, RYAN CHONG, COLE EISENBERG, JAMES ALEX FALLS, KELLY FLEMING, EDDY GARAY, ANGELICA GIANNI, GAEL GILLES, MARIANN GUADAGNINO, KAYLA HERNANDEZ, JED JEAN CLAUDE, BLAIR SOO-HYEUN KWON, AMANDA LURIE, CATHERINE LYNCH, THAIS MORAIS, TOMMY PEÑA, TARA SALVEMINI, SARAH SANTOS, ELIZABETH SUTHERLAND, LINDA TELL, ALESSANDRA VELIZ, MARIA ZANETTI ADVISOR TO THE PUBLISHER ANDY WHEATCROFT

DR. LAURA MIRANDA

DPT, MSPT, CSCS, Fitness Editorial Director Dr. Laura Miranda is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a fitness educator, and mega motivator in NYC. She is the CEO and founder of StrongHealthyWoman, a fitness company that designs mind, body and life changing Boot Camps. She is a Certified Personal Trainer (ACE) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) specializing in collegiate level athletic conditioning and rehabilitation programs. She has most recently earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University.

LAURA FORESE, M.D.

GROUP SENIOR VP, COO & CMO FOR NEW YORKPRESBYTERIAN/WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL CENTER At New York Presbyterian, Dr. Forese has responsibility for programs, operations and strategic direction for 1,100 medical, surgical and psychiatric beds on two campuses. Dr. Forese was graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton University and Alpha Omega Alpha from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. She is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and holds a degree in health services management from Columbia University School of Public Health. She is a Trustee of Princeton University and active in community and charitable organizations.

BENOIT LAGARDE

CO-FOUNDER, SPLASHLIGHT Benoit Lagarde is the founder of Splashlight, a visual content studio based in New York City, Miami and Montreal. Splashlight offers creative development, production, digital and studio services for top fashion brands and retailers. Benoit’s creative vision has been integral to Splashlight’s growth into a multi-million dollar corporation over a period of 10 years. Trained as a professional photographer, Benoit studied at the International Center for Photography in New York, where he is now a member of the President’s Council.

LEGAL COUNCIL THOMAS FARLEY TAX CONSULTANTS MATTHEW COHEN, VINCENT CUNZIO FINANCE UMIT BIRDANE, IRIS CHAN, CLAIRE GONG, TRACY GONG, DENGYING LIN, PAVITA KUMALA, MENG REN, FARAH RAMADAR, MICHELLE SHI CIRCULATION DIRECTOR FRANK ROSNER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO & PUBLISHER KASIA JANUSZ, AARON JASPER

DREW ALEXANDER

HEAD OF SCHOOL, LÉMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Alexander came to Léman after heading international schools in Moscow and Cairo and has guided the school to a new level of community service. An Arkansas native, he has not only become part of the fabric of Lower Manhattan, but one of its influential voices. Alexander is married to a speech language pathologist and they have three children and four grandchildren.

NEAL MARSHAD

FOUNDER, MARSHAD TECHNOLOGY GROUP Emmy Award winner Neal Marshad is the founder of Marshad Technology Group, a Google Partner digital agency that develops next generation marketing services for its clients worldwide. Prior to starting his agency, Neal is credited with producing and shooting films for NBC’s Saturday Night Live over a 30 year period. Neal is a resident of TriBeCa and lives and works in the neighborhood with his family and their Borzoi hounds since 1974.

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PHILLIP ST. PIERRE

SENIOR GENERAL MANAGER, SOUTH STREET SEAPORT, THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION Phillip is a seasoned professional with a great vision and hopes for the future of Pier 17. He has over 15 years of experience managing shopping centers through major renovations and previously held several roles with Westfield, including Senior General Manager, Development Director and Regional Vice President overseeing all the company properties in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. St. Pierre also served as part of the management team overseeing Westfield operations in the UK.

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PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY AND FOUNDER OF ROSABIANCA & ASSOCIATES, PLLC AND PRINCIPAL AND CO-FOUNDER OF WIRE CONSULTING A longtime supporter of DOWNTOWN magazine as well as Downtown, Luigi works, lives and plays in the Financial District. He serves on numerous boards throughout New York City and is frequently asked to speak at field-related conferences and academic settings on legal, as well as, real estate related matters. A native New Yorker, he is attracted to our community’s small town feel with a global affinity. A self-proclaimed historian, he is also intrigued by the area’s historical relevance. He is also an active member of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce and serves on its Board of Directors.

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LOUBOUTIN NAILS

ne morning this past summer, Lee Briccetti, director of Poets House, stopped for coffee at Laughing Man Coffee in TriBeCa, where she encountered a man with an Ezra Pound poem tattooed on his bicep: “And the days are not full enough/And the nights are not full enough/And life slips by like a field mouse/Not shaking the grass.” “He told me he didn’t particularly like poetry,” said Briccetti, “yet a poem was carved into his body.” With 25 years under her belt as the executive director of Poets House, a 60,000 volume poetry library, literary center and exhibition space, Briccetti is well-accustomed to observing people liking poetry more than they think they will. Poets House, at 10 River Terrace in Battery Park City, is one of the hidden gems of New York’s cultural landscape, a place for poetry that invites people to make a discovery in language. The space itself expresses the rhythm of a poem; every room (stanza, the grouping of lines in a poem, means “room” in Italian) has a distinct energy and opportunity for delving deeper into poetry. More than 60,000 books are in the Reed Foundation Library, which has grown every year by the Showcase, an exhibition of all the new poetry books published over the last year, donated in friendship by international publishing houses, small craft presses, individuals and everyone in between. The library is housed in the Margo Viscusi Reading Room, which provides couches, tables and chairs for reading, writing and quiet contemplation along a full wall of windows. The space is usually filled with people expressing their creativity. Exhibitions that look at poetry in relationship to visual arts are typically spread throughout the 11,000-square-foot space. In past years, the gallery has housed Emily Dickinson’s manuscripts, Robert Frost’s Christmas cards and Lucille Clifton’s first drafts and photographs. In the Frank Platt Listening Center, Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas speak through the ages from the popular record collection, the Axe-Houghton Multimedia Archive. The archive includes a special collection of live radio broadcasts from the 1960s and ‘70s (Tennessee Williams reading Hart Crane, for example), as well as programs recorded at Poets House. The Constance Laibe Hays Children’s Room is a joyful space for children and their parents. Poetry becomes friendly and familiar when rediscovered in the classic and contemporary children’s library, whether it be in a quiet moment snuggled among the pillows or during Tiny Poets Time, a Thursday morning gathering filled with poems and songs. Children experience the tactile fun of making a poem on the typewriters (or “screenless computers,” as one visitor called them) and find inspiration in the drawers of the repurposed antique card catalog, now filled with dioramas and interesting objects like seashells and antique shoes from the collection of Poets House co-founder and two-time Poet Laureate, Stanley Kunitz. Kray Hall, named for Poets House cofounder and legendary arts administrator Elizabeth Kray, hosts programs, talks and readings, and in nice weather it can be opened up into a courtyard garden via a glass garage door. Classes are also available, ranging from six-week, open-level workshops to master classes in the conference room with views of the Irish Hunger Memorial. Building the space was an arduous and expensive undertaking for the organization, which raised $11 million in private and public funds for construction (during which Bill Murray, a long-time friend of Poets House, memorably read Emily Dickinson poems to construction workers). Now five years into its 69-year, rent-free lease, Poets House is finding more and more ways to invite the public into poetry.

THE POET’S HOUSE LOBBY PHOTOGRAPH BY JOCELYN ALAS

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READING BETWEEN THE LINES Clear your coffee tables and make room for these fashion releases, expected to be the highlight, following their fall debut. Hamish Bowles’ Vogue & The Metropolitan Museum of Art—Costume Institute: Parties, Exhibitions, People ($50) focuses on the Costume Institute’s spring exhibitions and benefits. Life of Style ($250), Vince Camuto’s tell-all book about his global brand The Camuto Group, is a large, visually palpable account of Camuto and his work, offering a rare glimpse into the designer’s personal life.

OLIVIA PALERMO X AQUAZZURRA SHOE LINE Olivia Palermo, socialite turned designer, collaborated with Italian designer Aquazzura on a shoe collection that launched in September. The line includes over-the-knee suede boots, lace-up gladiator sandals, snake-skin pumps and suede booties made from Aquazzura’s patented cashmere leather. Only 12 stores around the world have these exclusive pieces for sale, and they are also available for purchase online at www.net-a-porter.com. Judging from Palermo’s impeccable taste in shoes, it is certain that these will be walking off shelves very quickly.

Louboutin has always catered to the lavish, luxury style of many women, but now he has created a glamorous nail polish priced at $50. The elegant design of the bottle makes it appear more like a crystal work of art than nail polish, and while the length of the lid may seem inconvenient for painting purposes, we acknowledge that to stand out in the fashion industry it isn’t always about convenience. More colors have been added to the Louboutin collection, and they have been organized into three departments: The Pops, The Nudes and The Noirs. One new addition in particular will be widely recognized—the signature Rouge Louboutin, the classic color of the designer. The polishes can be purchased at Nordstrom, Sephora and on the official Louboutin site.

MAN IN BLACK Bulgari has introduced the third incarnation of the “Bulgari Man” trilogy, Bulgari Man in Black. The fragrance is available in Bulgari and Neiman Marcus stores nationwide. Man in Black is an extraordinary scent reflecting the nuances of the contemporary man, imbued with self-awareness, rich with sensuality and denoting a commitment to living the best life imaginable. Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas created a scent that no man—or woman— can resist.

LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM INTERPRETED In honor of the French fashion house’s 160th anniversary, Louis Vuitton reached out to a group of designers and artists to reinterpret their worldrenowned monogram for a special collection. With design masters Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Louboutin, Frank Gehry, Rei Kawakubo, Cindy Sherman and Apple’s Marc Newson involved, the collection does not disappoint. The end result ranges from vintage, classic looks to more modern pieces. The collection includes a punching bag with fitted gloves and a trunk equipped with drawers. To see more photos of the collection, check out the Louis Vuitton website. For additional coverage on these products, go to our website, www.downtownmagazinenyc.com.

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MENEGHINI ARREDAMENTI CAMBUSE

History unfolds at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s fall exhibit, which highlights dance-inspired fashion pieces ranging from the early 19th century to the present. “Dance & Fashion” will feature a breathtaking collection of costumes and accessories created by architect Kim Ackert set mise-en-scène. Travel back in time to the era of Romantic ballet in the 1830s-1840s, where you can see a rare costume worn by ballerina Fanny Essle. Styles on display will highlight the evolution of the classic ballet outfit. The exhibit also boasts a modern dance section, hosting dresses designed by the Martha Graham Dance Company, some of which are a collaboration between Graham and Halston. Costumes by famous designers such as Narciso Rodriguez, Cristobal Balenciaga and Christian Lacroix will also be on view. The exhibit will last until January 3, 2015, at the Special Exhibitions Gallery.

Meneghini seeks to revolutionize our perceptions of kitchen design by incorporating chic interior artistry into practical appliances. The Arredamenti Cambuse comes in three sizes, the largest one fitting an entire kitchen inside: a refrigerator, a freezer, a fitted pantry, a double pantry, space for a coffee-maker, ice-maker, microwave oven, steam oven and multi-function oven. The customizable Cambuse can be fitted with selected features and comes in various colors. Purchase this one-of-a-kind piece for $41,500. www.meneghiniarredamenti.com

DISARONNO WEARS VERSACE Dress up your bar cart or liquor cabinet with DISARONNO’s limited edition Versace bottle. Inspired by the fashion house’s Home Collection print, Tresor de la Mer, images of the Sea God Neptune embellish the bottle. The DISARONNO wears VERSACE partnership is not only stylish but altruistic— proceeds benefit the Fashion 4 Development campaign supported by the United Nations, which uses fashion to combat issues in Africa. With each purchase of DISARONNO wears VERSACE, you can both feel good and do good. Très chic!

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU An all-star cast and crew is bringing You Can’t Take it With You back to the Broadway stage. The play originally opened in 1936 before going on to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama, and now it will star legendary Tony Award winner, James Earl Jones, who will be joined by a cast and crew full of other Tony nominees. The play depicts the eccentric Sycamore family, filled with snake collectors, firework makers and ballet dancers, but when the daughter Sycamore brings her fiancé’s straight-laced family home for dinner, both clans experience a serious culture shock. You Can’t Take it With You has a limited 19-week engagement that began September 28.

HELENA RUBENSTEIN: “BEAUTY IS POWER”

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY WONG

UNION SQUARE HOLIDAY MARKET During the holiday season, 14th to 17th streets become a traditional outdoor market, celebrating the festive season that kicks off winter. Peruse amongst more than 150 vendors selling art and handmade goods to find a one-of-akind gift that embodies the artisan spirit. The Market opens November 20th and runs until December 24th.

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Helena Rubenstein is a name that has been immortalized in the cosmetic industry’s hall of fame. Now, the legendary business magnate is about to have her own exhibition at the Jewish Museum. “Beauty is Power” will showcase not just Rubenstein’s success achieved over decades of hard work, but her prized art collection, including works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and self-portraits she commissioned from Andy Warhol. Swoon over jewelry and clothing made by the likes of Cristobal Balenciaga and Paul Poiret amassed by Rubenstein over the years. An icon of the modern female that transcended the stereotypical masculine leaders of the time, Rubenstein’s legacy deserves to be revered, and she has rightfully earned her place to lead her own exhibition. “Beauty is Power” will be on display from October 31, 2014, to March 22, 2015.

JUST MAYO

SUGAR RUSH Looking for new recipes in preparation for this holiday season? Ex-Jean Georges pastry chef and motorcycle enthusiast Johnny Iuzzini's second cookbook, Sugar Rush, hit stands on September 30th. With sweets including peanut butter pastry creams, salted caramels, pineapple-cornmeal upside-down cakes and malted brownies, there are recipes for all skill levels. These treats will be sure to wow all your friends and family this fall.

Produced by Hampton Creek, Just Mayo is a vegan, kosher, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based alternative to regular mayo that tastes even better than the real thing. Just Mayo comes in three delicious flavors—original, chipotle, and sriracha—allowing you to enjoy the taste you love with a flavorful twist—and with healthy, nonartificial ingredients you can enjoy guilt free.

PITCH PARTIES Do you live in New York City and frequently find yourself tight for time? In today’s society where everything is just a simple click away, what would make throwing a party easier? When it comes to hosting events and family get-togethers, sometimes it’s not even the food preparation that gets us in a bind, but the set up. Pinch Parties bring pre-designed parties to your doorstep. Themes have been created for every season, so you never need to worry about clashing décor. Packages can be purchased on their website, www.pinchparties.com, and if you are really tight for time, some packages even include catering! So kick back, enjoy yourself and watch your party unfold before your eyes. To read our interview with Julia Capalino, founder and owner of Pinch Parties, go to our website at downtownmagazinenyc.com. DOWNTOWNMAGAZINENYC.COM

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THE APPLE iWATCH On September 9, Apple revealed the longawaited Apple Watch, a comprehensive health and fitness device in a compact fit designed just for your wrist. The accelerometer, high-sensitivity heart rate tracker and GPS in the Apple Watch pair with the iPhone to calculate a complete portrait of your personal activity. The watch, which also includes a built-in gyroscope and a Taptic Engine for input sensing, will not be available for purchase until 2015 and will start at $349. Because everybody has a different sense of style, the Apple Watch was created with many sleek design varieties. The watch can be purchased in stainless steel and aluminum, as well as unique formulations of 18-karat yellow and rose gold.

PILATUS PC-24 Nothing says luxury quite like a private jet, and the Pilatus PC-24 model means business! This jet is the first aircraft ever to combine the ingenuity of a turboprop engine with the spacious cabin size of a medium-light jet. Its remarkable short-field performance enables the PC-24 to operate from runways as short as 2,690 feet (820 meters), and its expert Swiss design and craftsmanship allows the PC-24 to perform even on unpaved runways, giving you access to virtually any airport around the world. Imagine the convenience of accessing smaller airports closer to your final destination and the freedom of avoiding the excessive and lengthy administrative procedures of mainstream airports. First deliveries of the PC-24 will commence in 2017. Place your order today by visiting www.pilatus-aircraft.com.

VOICE-CONTROLLED EAR BUDS Motorola has revealed its first mobile accessory, Moto Hint. With the hustle and bustle of city life, it can be challenging to keep track of calls and messages while constantly on the move. If this is the case for you, these new voice-controlled wireless ear buds from Motorola are about to make your life a whole lot easier. Once your product is connected, you can hear notifications, make calls and send messages without having to touch or look at your phone. In addition you can ask basic questions including, “What’s the weather going to be like today?” and get a reply back, spoken in your ear, immediately. The ear buds are due to be released this fall, and the price is set for $150. So, free up your hands and keep moving. Multi-tasking just got easier!

ELEVEN RAVENS STEALTH TABLE TENNIS Game enthusiasts and art collectors alike, rejoice! Eleven Ravens combines these two unlikely worlds with their “Stealth Black” ping pong table, and the outcome is truly an object to be desired. This super sleek design has been meticulously crafted from the finest grade jet aircraft aluminum and finished with carbon fiber accents. A hidden storage drawer discretely stowes the paddles and ping pong balls, while also staying true to a minimalist style and interpretation of the traditional ping pong table. The built-in LED lighting system accentuates the graceful and architectural lines of the “Stealth Black” design. Only five of these tables will be produced, each signed by the artist, Bernard Semerdijan. The “Stealth Black” ping pong table is valued at $135,000, with a retail price of $70,000.

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Ellis island THE GATE TO A WHOLE NEW WORLD BY PROFESSOR BARBARA BLUMBERG

n the 1890s Manhattan experienced tremendous growth and change. Skyscrapers rose, the subway system was planned, the earliest motion picture houses opened Downtown, and Wall Street became the country’s financial capital. New York ranked first among U.S. cities in manufacturing, while its port handled 50% of the nation’s imports and exports. In 1890, 1.5 million people lived in Manhattan, and nearly 90% of them resided in the tenements south of 14th Street. With the consolidation of the five boroughs into Greater New York City, the population soared past three million, making New York the second largest metropolis in the world. Perhaps the most important event associated with the explosive growth and change was the establishment of the federal immigrant screening center on Ellis Island. Between 1892 and 1924, 71% of all newcomers

arrived at the port of New York, and more than 12 million of them were cleared for entry through Ellis Island. One third of the 12 million settled in and around New York, primarily on the streets of Lower Manhattan, where rents were cheap and jobs available. The first immigration station on Ellis Island opened on January 1, 1892, and operated until 1897. During that period, approximately 1.5 million people were examined and admitted to the country, including Irving Berlin, Felix Frankfurter and Samuel Goldwyn. On the night of June 1415, 1897, fire broke out, completely destroying the center’s wooden buildings. None of the 191 people on the island at the time was hurt, but valuable immigration records going back to 1855 were lost. The Bureau of Immigration hired the New York firm of Boring and Tilton to construct a fireproof replacement. Built in a French Renaissance style of brick and limestone, the new facility opened on December 17, 1900. Though it was designed to accommodate a half million entrants a year, the building soon proved inadequate, because the actual volume of arriving steerageclass passengers (the only people brought to the island) often exceeded that. At the peak of immigration in 1907, almost 900,000 persons passed through Ellis Island. To handle the flood of immigrants, the government enlarged the island with landfill, growing it from three acres to 27.5. Eventually, 33 other buildings were erected, at least 15 of which were hospital facilities. Ferried to the island from the Hudson River piers at which they had disembarked, the newcomers were directed into the huge registry room in the main building, where immigration officials attempted to ferret out paupers, polygamists, “mental defectives,” contract laborers and criminals. Unaccompanied women and children were detained until male relatives in America could be found

who would offer shelter and support. After 1917, inspectors also tested the ability of adults seeking entry to read in some language. Public Health Service doctors looked for people suffering from debilitating and/or contagious illnesses. Those expected to recover were sent to the island’s hospital wards for care, but those with symptoms of trachoma (a then incurable eye disease), tuberculosis or heart conditions were rejected. Despite intimidating questioning and medical examination, 98% of the prospective immigrants gained entry, and 80 % did so in fewer than eight hours. Once cleared, immigrants bought train tickets for destinations throughout the country and boarded railroad barges for stations in New York and New Jersey, or they took the Ellis Island ferry to the Battery. The 1924 National Origins Quota Act ended mass immigration and stipulated that those seeking admission would be examined in their countries of origin. This diminished the role of Ellis Island as a screening center, and thereafter it was used primarily to detain deportees. After the Immigration and Naturalization Service moved its operation to Manhattan in 1954, the government declared Ellis Island surplus property and tried to sell it. Public protest and lack of adequate bids foiled the sale. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson recognized Ellis Island’s historic importance and made it part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, placing it in the permanent care of the National Park Service (NPS). However, Congress did not appropriate sufficient funds to permit the NPS to repair the abandoned buildings, let alone turn the station into “a handsome shrine,” as Johnson had proposed. Though the NPS opened the main building to limited public visitation in 1976, the deterioration of the historic site continued unabated. In 1982 a private association, chaired by the then CEO of Chrysler Corporation, Lee A. Iacocca, set up the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation to collect corporate and individual donations to repair and restore the two sites. Ellis Island closed to the public in 1984, and its $156 million reconstruction project commenced. Restored to look as it did between 1918 and 1924, the main building housing the Ellis Island Immigration Museum opened on September 10, 1990. Millions of New Yorkers and tourists visited the island and its museum until 2012, when Hurricane Sandy flooded the basement of the main building and knocked out the heating and cooling systems, forcing the NPS to close the facility to the public and put delicate artifacts in storage. Repairs were sufficiently far along by 2014 for the Park Service to reopen Ellis Island to visitors, though it is not expected that all artifacts will be returned and exhibits fully restored until sometime in 2015.

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“Between 1892 and 1924, 71% of all newcomers arrived at the port of New York, and more than 12 million of them were cleared for entry through Ellis Island.”

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LOWER MANHATTAN MAY HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED BY A MAN, HENRY HUDSON, BUT WOMEN HAVE DEFINITELY MADE THEIR MARK. THESE SIX FEMALE VISIONARIES HAVE BEEN INTEGRAL IN KEEPING THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY A THRIVING AREA.

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ATALIA OBERTI NOGUERA launched Pipeline Fellowship, an angel investing boot camp for women, focusing on increasing diversity in the United States. “In 2008, I had the opportunity to build a network of women social entrepreneurs in New York City....I grew the group from about six women to 1200 within two years, and I kept hearing the same conversation over and over. I kept hearing how hard it was for the members to secure funding as for-profit social ventures. People would hear what they were up to, [and] they’d be like, ‘You’re going to change the world. That’s fantastic. Let me know where to donate. Let me know where to send the check.’ [An] automatic assumption is that if you want to save the world, you’re going to be a non-profit, and that was not the case. They were very much looking to do well and do good. As soon as the people would hear that they were for-profit social ventures, they would back off, and they would say, ‘Come back once you have launched your sister non-profit.’ So, for me, that was like my ‘Ah ha!’ moment. Entrepreneurs are ahead of the curve. They’re coming up with these hybrid business models. We need more hybrid investors who get the value of the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit.” ACCOLADES: According to Noguera, “Since we launched April 2011, we have graduated over 80 women, and we’re on track to doubling that....We have two simple goals: increasing diversity in the U.S. angel investing community and creating capital for women social entrepreneurs. Women that we’re activating continue to invest after graduating our program. And I’m happy to share with you that....many of our alumnae have gone on to invest in their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth start-up since graduating. Several of them have joined later-stage angel groups such as Investor Circle, Golden Seeds, and they share with me that, had they not gone through our program, they wouldn’t have gained that sense of confidence to have felt that they could join these later-stage angel groups. That’s actually something else that we do—we connect them with these other networks that are out there, through the speakers, through the mentors, so that they have that insider connection.” INFLUENCE: Pipeline Fellowship aims to revolutionize the way the public looks at for-profit, socially engaging entrepreneurs. “I believe that we can change the world and not just the two-for-one model, where I buy something and something else gets donated somewhere else. There are so many different ways to help make a positive impact into the world, and so that’s why I’m super passionate about betting, placing smaller bets, in different sorts of disruptive business models to see what is the next way that we can make a positive dent in the world.” ADVICE: “Sit at the bigger kids’ table.”

ULIE MENIN, former Community Board 1 Chairperson for Lower Manhattan, has been a tireless advocate for the Downtown community. With her more recent appointment as Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Affairs in May 2014, there is no doubt that Menin will continue to spearhead her new initiatives with the same fervor that helped revive Lower Manhattan post 9/11. ACCOLADES: In her new position, Menin has been an active member of government by engaging in a citywide campaign to educate the public on New York’s paid sick leave law. Menin, herself, was on the streets handing out informative literature pertaining to the topic. It is her belief in her department that drives her. “The DCA is such an important agency in terms of making sure that we create a fair and vibrant marketplace. That is a mission of DCA. I think it’s a mission that really intersects people’s everyday lives, every single consumer good or service. If there’s a purchase that they interact with, that’s what DCA is there for.” INFLUENCE: As Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Menin is responsible for ensuring that the administration implements and enforces New York’s paid sick leave law, protects immigrant communities subject to scam or fraud, provides technical assistance to small businesses, and informs the public of the services available via the Office of Financial Empowerment. Menin says, “It’s so exciting to be part of an administration that has this vision for…making sure that government really works for the people of New York City, that they can have a government that is really helping, whether it’s providing technical assistance to small businesses or…trying to make sure that we’re reaching communities that are most in need, either in consumer protection or through our Office of Financial Empowerment. I’m just delighted to be here.” ADVICE: “There are so many ways that the agencies can partner together, and [the Mayor has] really put a high priority on that, on making sure that agencies are not siloed.”

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ALLIE KRAWCHECK, a research analyst by training, has worked on Wall Street for more than 20 years. In her own words, “I had a ringside seat for the financial crisis. So, as I’ve thought about what could have prevented the crisis, one under-discussed topic is the prevention of group-think. Diversity is the enemy of group-think. One key type of diversity is gender diversity. On Wall Street, gender diversity has gone backwards since the crisis, when one would have thought it should have increased. Combine this with the finding that networks are the number one unwritten rule of success in business—and women tend to find it tougher to form stronger networks than men—and there you have the reason for Ellevate Network.” ACCOLADES: The Ellevate Network, according to Krawcheck, “provides women with the tools to get ahead. In addition to providing the women with networking events, we also provide lots of education on important topics in business (negotiating, social media, getting on boards, etc.) to give our members a leg up. Our biggest presence is in New York and the Tri-State, but the Ellevate Network operates across industries and around the world, because diversity benefits all industries.” INFLUENCE: The Ellevate Network has launched a fund to maximize global presence among companies who hire women. “We heard from our women that they thought that investing in women was smart, both figuratively and literally. So I’ve partnered with Pax World to launch the Pax Ellevate Global Women’s Index Fund (PXWEX), which invests in the top-rated companies in the world for advancing women. It invests in companies like the GEs, the Procter and Gambles and the Xeroxes that, in my opinion, do a number of things well, including diversity. The Fund is legally separate from the Network, but a portion of the Network’s revenues are invested in the Fund. So by joining Ellevate Network, women are investing in themselves, but also driving investment in other women.” ADVICE: “Nothing beats hard work. Except maybe resilience.”

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AITH HOPE CONSOLO, the Chairman of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing and Sales Division, is the queen of securing prime retail spaces for luxury brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Manolo Blahnik, Cartier and Versace. Consolo is not only one of the most influential commercial real estate brokers in the nation, she is also a trailblazer for women, continuously proving that females are capable of thriving in the male-dominated real estate business. ACCOLADES: From the very beginning of Consolo’s career in commercial real estate, she has maintained the mentality that “if you can sell, you can sell anything,” utilizing her resourceful attitude to turn general circumstances into immense opportunities. On her introduction to the business, Consolo explained, “I go to NYU [to obtain a Master’s Degree in Real Estate], and I get lucky. Why? Because who are my teachers? Larry Silverstein, Bernie Mendik, Donald Trump. The first Master’s program ever in Real Estate, and what do they all do? I end up doing business with all of them.” Such a work outlook is exactly what launched Consolo from a neophyte student learning the business to an experienced power player, dominating the commercial real estate scene. INFLUENCE: Consolo leverages her professional success to give back to the community with her Real Estate Has a Heart Foundation, which houses a comprehensive list of her many charitable initiatives. Embracing her experience, riddled with adversity when entering the male-dominant real estate world as a female, Consolo founded New York Commercial Real Estate Women, Inc., to empower professional women further via mentoring and apprenticeship methods. Speaking about her role as an advisor, Consolo said, “When I came into the business, there were no women going commercial [in real estate]. When I first came into the business, I was met with a lot of resistance. At the real estate board, at the corporate level, [they would ask], ‘What are you doing here? Why don’t you go into residential?’ [Consolo’s response], ‘No, I want to hang with the guys. I want to do commercial.’” ADVICE: “I think it’s important to give support. You give me an opportunity, I’m going to give it back to you.”

DIE LUTNICK is the executive director and co-founder of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund. The charity, which she and her younger brother Howard Lutnick, the CEO and Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, founded together, has raised more than $280 million since its inception in the days following 9/11. ACCOLADES: The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund first gained national recognition when it donated 25% of profits funneled by Cantor Fitzgerald to the families of the 9/11 victims within the company and its subsidiaries. “It was not the norm to give direct financial aid, and in fact it really still isn’t, but it’s something that we felt would be the best way to address the needs of the families, because ultimately I am not the person who is going to decide what’s best for you and what’s best for your family. We found that what means more to people than receiving financial aid is the fact that virtual strangers were concerned for their well-being and ready to support and care for them in whatever way they needed. That’s the real value of what we are able to provide and the merit of our model.” INFLUENCE: The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund is dedicated to the continuation of its efforts. “I would like the public to understand that the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund has grown beyond just caring for the 9/11 families. We have a mission to give 100% of everything we take in to those in need, whether it’s a natural disaster, an emergency, or an act of terrorism....or it’s the 200+ direct service charities that we give money to through our charity....If the public looks at us as a resource in the face of disaster, if the public starts to realize that we are an organization that can respond quickly, effectively, creatively, with direct financial assistance…they will start looking to us as a charity to which they can donate, and then we will be even more effective than we are now. Because we may have started in the wake of 9/11, but we’re not going anywhere except to do more good in the world.” ADVICE: “I don’t think that any one person leaves a mark by themselves.”

R. LAURA FORESE, a medical and administrative visionary, is the President of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and has provided the community the gift of the best medical care possible. ACCOLADES: Dr. Forese received a humanitarian award from the Battery Conservancy in honor of New York-Presbyterian’s partnership with the Battery Conservancy to focus on health and well-being, focusing on a healthy lifestyle as a preventative measure against illness. Under her watch, the New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital has launched new programs, including a separate pediatric emergency department and a renewed focus on outreach and connection to the Lower Manhattan community the hospital serves. Dr. Forese is also one of the founders of the Matthew Larson Foundation, which raises funding for pediatric brain tumor research. INFLUENCE: Dr. Forese has been intrinsic in transforming the former Downtown Hospital into the New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital as part of an integration into the comprehensive New York Presbyterian/Weil Cornell healthcare system. “New York Downtown Hospital had suffered from not having a partner that could bring certain things to the table, and we assessed the incredibly vibrant…communities in Lower Manhattan. We thought there would be a fit for us to come as a partner…and bring doctors with our medical school partner, Weill/Cornell Medical College, as well as programs and…some resources.” ADVICE: “I think for women—but also for young men—where you choose to spend your work life is perhaps the most important finding. A great place to work where you believe in that business, whatever it is, and [surrounding] yourself with great people…that’s probably the most important tip that I can provide to anyone.”

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here’s never been a better time to start a small business. Today is the age THE SECRETS of entrepreneurship; new apps, companies, BY LINDA TELL and services are springing up faster than ever before, and there’s no better place to pursue your professional dreams than in New York’s up and coming financial hot spot: Downtown Manhattan. Yet, just because the startup has gained major traction in today’s economy doesn’t mean it’s an easy feat to accomplish. Building a small business requires dedication, not just from its owners, but also from its funders. Financing a new company can be difficult, complicated and outright frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Plenty of people have successfully financed small businesses, and it’s time to unlock their secrets from the vault. Believe it or not, many banks simply aren’t well equipped to accommodate small-scale startups. Many small business owners go straight to the big guys. “They’re experienced,” they think. “They’ll know exactly how to help me.” Unfortunately, this is a major pitfall in the world of small business finance. Big banks work with big corporations. They know how to manage thousands of employees, and they’re pros at funding national branches. But , if you’re looking for someone to accommodate your ”mom and pop” storefront, Bank of America isn’t the bank for you. The smaller, more local names will provide the flexibility and personal support a new small business owner needs. This concept isn’t news to Ami Kassar, CEO and Founder of MultiFunding, a company that provides financial assistance to small businesses. Kassar has dedicated his life to assisting new business owners and has even formulated a way to rank banks on their ability to service startups. His online tool, BankingGrades, assigns letter grades—A to F—to lenders based on data released by the banks themselves. Sure enough, the banks who score highest in New York are the smaller guys: Valley National Bank, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and Bank of the Ozarks. Kassar said that small banks “can’t go lend money to AT&T or General Electric or anything; they don’t have enough of it. So they need to lend to small businesses to survive. It’s their bread and butter.” While a small bank is certainly the right place to start your financing journey, it’s far from your final destination. John J. Miller of New York’s Small Business Administration (SBA) shares his secret to securing a loan: formulate a plan. It seems simple enough, but as Miller explained, “So many people who go into business have a hobby that they like, or they have what they think is a great idea, [but] they don’t do their planning, because they’re so excited about it, and that ultimately becomes their downfall.” Banks—even the small ones—like to see that a potential client is responsible and experienced. “For anyone starting a business, I would highly recommend [taking] advantage of the free counseling that we provide through [the SBA’s] resource partner organization, SCORE and Small Business Development Centers.” Miller said. “Individuals will come and sit down with those counselors with some sort of business plan or idea, [and] they can hash things out with people who have experience.” New York has that experience in spades. Take Robert Moses, CPA turned financial counselor. He maintains that the most important factor banks consider is an individual’s credit score. “If you have a low credit score,” he said, “you’re going to have a lot of trouble getting a loan.” There’s one last factor needed for funding, and it’s one that trumps even your stats on paper. Experience. “A lot of people come to SCORE, and they want to open up a restaurant [because] they like to eat,” Moses said. “That really doesn’t do it.” Of course, there’s no foolproof formula when funding a startup. But if you head to the right bank, listen to qualified mentors and obtain enough experience, you’ll have a pretty solid shot at success. You can bank on that.

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NYC WATER TAXI WITH TAXIS EXPANDING TO NYC’S WATERWAYS, HAILING A CAB IN NEW YORK JUST GOT EASIER

ew York City is the financial and cultural capital of the world. It is one of the largest port cities and has the second largest ferry passenger count across the globe. Tens of thousands of people relocate here every year to be a part of this unique and dynamic city. Due to this, the city intends to implement a waterfront plan to encourage more residential and commercial use along the waterfront with the goal of transforming abandoned industrial districts back into vibrant neighborhoods. While this transformation is exciting, it exposes more challenges in terms of transit connections and our existing transportation infrastructure. With 520 miles of coastline, a solution rests in our blue highways traversed by ferries, and this network can easily be expanded. A perfect example of this enormous growth can be witnessed on Manhattan’s far west side. The far west side rezoning of West Clinton, Hudson Yards, 11th Avenue and individual new residential projects will bring tens of thousands new multifamily units to areas west of 10th Avenue and along the Hudson River. This reality is why New York Water Taxi (NYWT) launched the Westside ferry line earlier this year, a line specifically aimed at commuters between Midtown West and Downtown. Simultaneously, New York City is experiencing rapid growth and relocation for many employers in the technology, advertising and media sectors. Ferries are perfectly situated to serve the new tech centers going to Roosevelt Island, Brooklyn Army Terminal and Brooklyn Navy Yard to name just a few. Ferries are the best form of transportation to join the commercial and residential expansion along the waterfront. New York’s waterfronts are making a necessary comeback. New York City needs redundant modes of transportation in times of crisis, and ferries are the way to achieve this redundancy. When primary transportation infrastructure is disrupted due to floods, transit strikes and emergency evacuations, ferries are routinely used to address the ongoing transportation needs. The evacuation that transpired due to the events on 9/11 is the largest lifeboat effort in history, transporting roughly 500,000 evacuees for more than 9 hours. For all of these reasons, ferries will continue to grow in importance as a critical link in the region’s transportation network and will serve as a much needed transportation network in time of emergency. New York Water Taxi (NYWT), an affiliate company of The Durst Organization, Inc., has been a New York fixture since 2002. NYWT is known for its iconic black and yellow-checkered vessels and as a connector of the waterfront throughout the five boroughs and New Jersey.

RESTORATION BY CATHERINE LYNCH

he hustle and bustle of life in the world’s most famous concrete jungle makes it easy for many New Yorkers to take our city’s harbor for granted. The New York Harbor is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. For centuries it has provided critical commercial, governmental and ecological usages. Now the harbor has taken on yet another role: classroom. The New York Harbor School was established in 2003, with the goal of using the harbor as an “outdoor laboratory” and teaching guide. Founder Murray Fisher credits his own experience working for the nonprofit organization, Hudson Riverkeeper, with the inspiration for the New York Harbor School. “I was investigating pollution, working with kids, and it hit me,” explains Murray. “There is such a wide range of skills, aptitudes and interests that go into this, there should be a school that structures its curriculum around this work.” The New York Harbor School first opened its doors to 125 freshmen in 2003 at its former Bushwick location, ironically the most landlocked part of Brooklyn. “We took a lot of field trips those first few years,” recalls the school’s communication coordinator, Susannah Black. In 2010, the New York Harbor School moved to its current location on Governors Island against the perfect backdrop of the harbor, complete with stunning grounds that render a college campus feel. The Harbor School works in collaboration with several nonprofit organizations including the New York Harbor Foundation, Waterkeeper Alliance and the Governors Island Alliance. It is a public high school, and the New York City Department of Education also classifies the institution as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school. The education provided at the Harbor School is not exclusively vocational; all 435 students are registered in traditional New York State Regents-based academic studies, as well as one of six career and technical education programs, which include Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Vessel Operations and Professional Diving.

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The career and technical aspects are very consciously intertwined with the school’s entire academic curriculum. Students are given the opportunity to partake in many unique and exciting activities, including high-level research, ship restoration and a fascinating effort to restore the oyster population of New York Harbor called The Billion Oyster Project. “Oysters are part of New York heritage,” explains Black. “Over the past generations, however, the population has virtually disappeared from the harbor due to pollution and over-harvesting. Oysters are important, because they act as a natural water filtration system, and they even provide the harbor with some degree of protection from destructive hurricane waves.” The project aims to restore one billion oysters to the harbor, and students learn how to raise oysters, starting with the early stages inside of the school’s laboratory facilities, to transplanting the baby oysters successfully into the harbor. Many critics argued that the New York Harbor is far too polluted to sustain any significant oyster population; however, the students and teachers at the Harbor School have proved them wrong through their efforts. The success of the Billion Oyster Project proves that other major cities around the world facing similar challenges with pollution in their harbors can also apply this method in order to improve the ecosystem. That is one word that succinctly captures the essence of the Harbor School: ecosystem. From the unique concept, to the curriculum, to the students and their futures, everything that revolves around the New York Harbor School operates as a community that is consciously and positively interacting with its environment. “We want to teach the kids, obviously, but more importantly the general public. ‘Citizen Science’ we call it,” explains Black. “But I think the kids are often the best at doing that. They really know what they are talking about.” Students becoming teachers—the final stage of a truly effective ecosystem.

THE BIG U AIMS TO PROTECT LOWER MANHATTAN AGAINST BIG STORMS

he immense devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy was truly unlike anything the tri-state area had seen before. The jarring images of submerged streets in Downtown Manhattan and the destruction along the Jersey Shore led our nation and region to reevaluate completely our vulnerabilities to natural disasters. The Rebuild by Design competition was created in the summer of 2013 by President Obama’s Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force as a way to generate new modes of thinking in regards to establishing a greater resilience against natural disasters. Ten teams with cross disciplines including architects, designers and engineers, in collaboration with non-profit organizations and educational institutions, created projects that focused on the environmental, structural and economic resilience of individual coastal areas hit by Hurricane Sandy. One of the winning proposals, the Big U, presents a protective system around Manhattan’s edge. Building on the New York City Special Initiative for Recovery and Rebuilding (SIRR) report, the BIG Team married infrastructure investments with a community approach. The overall proposal protects ten continuous miles of low-lying geography that comprise an incredibly dense, vibrant and vulnerable urban area. The proposed system not only shields the city against floods and storm water, but it also creates and provides social and environmental benefits to the community through an improved public realm.

“The overall proposal protects ten continuous miles of low-lying geography that comprise an incredibly dense, vibrant and vulnerable urban area.”

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BIRTH OF THE TWIN TOWERS

ON SITE WITH A SURVEYOR OF THE FIRST WORLD TRADE CENTER BY KELLY FLEMMING

he year is 1966. If you are passing through Lower Manhattan, the hustle and raucous sound of construction runs about your ears, and you know that what you are hearing is the beginning of a project as bold and ambitious as those who flock the streets beside it. You would have seen the headlines by the mid-sixties: “Twin Towers Expected to Rise 110 Stories.” While there is hardly a better location for the job, the Lower West Side was not originally supposed to become home to the Twin Towers. The plans to carry out the $355 million project began in 1961, following hastily increased cost estimations and growing tensions between the city of New York and the New Jersey government. Rewind to the year 1960: Hudson and Manhattan (H&M) launches a search for a purchaser for the 52-year-old Hudson Tubes. By that time, H&M Railroad’s services are becoming tired and obsolete. The Hudson Tubes are no longer favorable modes of transportation, and the fast-paced New York commuters are craving a more efficient way to travel. The 22-story terminals cast a shadow on commuter life as dark as the shadow they cast on Church Street. New York’s financial district is in need of a revival as well, and construction of a World Trade Center is set to take place on the East River, off the end of Wall Street. However, the main problem with this far-East area is that it has been plagued by a failing ferry system and train service. For some 40,000 New Jersey residents who commute to the Financial District on a daily basis, Manhattan’s East Side is certainly not the most convenient location for such a landmark piece of construction. While the plans to build on the East are set before the mid-sixties, excavation will have to wait until these New Jersey residents can also benefit from the World Trade Center’s location. This means a series of long, drawn-out arguments must take place before construction can begin. Many of the services that now cater to New Jersey commuters originated from the World Trade project. Journal Square was one of these, and it continues to this very day. It’s September 27, 1960, and H&M is offered $20.5 million by the Port Authority. Calling the railroad “valueless,” the Port Authority eventually purchases 30 and 50 Church Street, where the H&M buildings stood. The true cost of this ultimately lies in renovation of the spaces—an additional $50 million of expenses. More than two years and

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$72.6 million later, the Port Authority TransHudson (PATH) would begin to reshape the commuting life of thousands. Now cross over to the other side of the island. Talk and plans of excavation erupt, as word gets out that Manhattan will soon become home to the tallest buildings in the world. Enter Mr. Andrew Pacucci, who is in his early thirties and his early years of the civil engineering world. Starting off as a surveyor, Pacucci is assigned to work on the foundation of the towers. The excavation and placement of materials involves a series of techniques that have never been seen on any other construction site. It is a project that will, quite literally, prove to be groundbreaking. There is a slight physical challenge to this task, however: the many tons of excavated earth needs to be relocated. The unforeseen circumstance takes time to straighten out, but room on the island is found to place the materials with a plan that will save a considerable amount of money. Rather than face the cost of transporting the earth over state borders, it is decided to add it onto Manhattan’s Lower West Side. The result of this project is Battery Park, a piece of Manhattan loved by all who visit and reside there. When ground is finally broken, the Twin Towers are becoming more and more real to the construction workers, engineers, architects and contractors assigned to the job. A look through the rubble during excavation is like a look through a drawer of New York City’s miscellaneous lost items. Dolls, old coins and shoes are only a few of the various objects recovered from decades past. The Twin Towers were destined to raise and unite a financial district that is still standing, not to mention the somewhat accidental creation of Battery Park, a bydefault boon to the island of Manhattan. There is no question that the World Trade Center was unique for many reasons. So what, in terms of construction, set the Twin Towers apart from any other project? Who better to answer that question than Mr. Andy Pacucci? After sitting down with him for a conversation about his work on the World Trade Center, his work on Journal Square and his time as a beloved and highly respected Port Authority member, one can better understand how truly exceptional this construction project was. As Pacucci explains the process, he begins with an explanation of the initial steps in preparing the foundation for the

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towers. “Bathtubs” is the name given to the 1000 x 500-foot canyons left by the Port Authority’s excavation on the Lower West Side. The 25-foot deep holes needed to be drained of river water twice in their lifetimeonce at excavation and once after the attacks on September 11, 2001. Waters have been known to spill all the way into Jersey City from the bathtubs, and the oftentimes unstable ground makes excavation all the more dangerous. The construction workforce suffers many losses, and Pacucci’s wife worries about her husband on a daily basis during his time on the project. Once the bathtubs are drained, the cementing commences. The 25-foot walls created by the excavation process rest, bare and silent, ready to be morphed into something the world has never before seen. Concrete is poured through frames placed against the ground. These “slurry walls” form a type of foundation engineers have not previously used. There is a plan for the foundation of the Twin Towers to save ground space, something that is at a premium on such a crowded island. “Tiebacks”

“The Twin Towers were destined to raise and unite a financial district that is still standing...”

twenty-four hours during a single stretch. Pacucci was called to work on the Journal Square construction site not long after the initial foundation of the towers was set in place. Although he was not on site when the Towers were completed, Pacucci, now in his 80s, reminisces on the first time he saw the completed project that he laid the foundation for. With a proud voice Paccuci declares, “I was very, very happy.” Now, as construction ensues on the Second World Trade Center, it is tough to tell how the new site will fit into the Manhattan scene and impossible to compare it to its predecessor. The economic state of the area and issues with government certainly mirror those of the time of the first World Trade Center’s opening. Hopefully, the new World Trade Center will rejuvenate the Financial District once again. We must remember the key role the Towers played in uniting a Financial District that had become jaded over time. We must also remember some of the brightest minds in the nation who worked in—and on the construction of—the Twin Towers. Time will tell what will come of the second World Trade Center. As of now, we can only accept it for what it is: an opportunity for another generation of bright minds to prosper, and a reflection of the resilience unique to Downtown Manhattan.

are a special type of cable protected by rubber sleeves that allow for the buildings to be constructed from within, once they are fit to support the wall materials. Each tieback is custom-made and delivered to the job site by truck. The tiebacks must be properly cemented into the foundation, or else construction cannot proceed. After ensuring there is no water or trapped air between the sockets drilled into the sides of the foundation and the exterior of the tiebacks, frames can be attached and the towers can finally progress upwards. And so construction starts. Every day on site is different, but Lower Manhattan continues to function, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the North and South Towers. The trains run straight through the construction site—something today’s Port Authority does not allow during the second World Trade’s construction. Describing the construction process in more deatil, Mr. Pacucci recalls the patience of the original workers, remembering days in which labor totaled more than DOWNTOWNMAGAZINENYC.COM

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REFINE AND REVAMP YOUR HOME WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS BY BETTINA BENNETT

STUDIO DESIGN BY INSON WOOD

“One ought to

h! Space in New York City, a luxury only a few can afford. Yet even the most glamorous condominiums often run into the same problem as rented studios: in one place or other, there is not enough space. We cram, we shove, we stack, we squeeze and compress, we buy high beds to have more storage underneath, or worse, a Murphy bed (the horror!) And yet, we simply cannot raise the roof or widen the floor. It still feels as though we moved into our Aunt Whimsy’s closet. One ought to internalize the basic rules of decorating small spaces before breaking them on an expert level. The rules are as follows: n Study the room’s architecture first, then build your paint color palette, layout and lighting around it. n Use bright, peaceful colors and high-gloss paint to reflect the light. n Leave the ceiling white or a shade lighter than the walls. n Practice restraint: limit clutter. n Streamline your furniture and suit it to the space. Mounted pieces leave floor space and conceal appliances. n Simplify your décor by sticking to small, effortless patterns on wallpaper. Vertical stripes make low ceilings appear higher; so do floor-to-ceiling curtains. n Use mirrors: Versailles’s famed ballroom looks twice its size due to its mirrors reflecting the light of the windows. Strategically placed mirrors capture outdoor

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views inside. Even in a dark room, mirrors can create a dramatic effect by bouncing light off glossy wallpaper, paint or art. They can divert from problem areas, such as sharp edges. Mirrors are also an essential part of the Chinese design system of Feng Shui: the origin of the mirror—a person gazing at his reflection in a pond’s surface—adds the calm ambiance of open water. n Use statement art pieces. Carolyn Pressly-Ryan does not want you to play it safe with art: “To save precious floor space, stick to wall art, but go big: Pick a focal wall, then cover the majority of it with a dramatic piece that commands attention and sets a mood for the entire space.” n Layer lighting: Combine dimmable recessed downlights for ambience with uplights for a visual lift that heightens the walls. Both save floor space.

of decorating small spaces before breaking them on an expert level.”

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atching Zac Posen, famed women’s wear designer, during a photo shoot is as much of a spectacle as watching one of his runway shows. Like his designs, Posen exudes glamour, creativity and poetic spirit. In between camera flashes, Posen consciously contorts his body into beautiful shapes to showcase his suits, always keeping the clothing, the construction and movement of each fabric on the forefront of his mind. The way he acts in front of the camera stands as a metaphor for his life: Zac Posen doesn’t just love fashion, he lives it. INTERVIEW BY MAYA PREJBISZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILIPPE REYNAUD ART DIRECTION BY MARINA BARLAGE

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Comme des Garçons store growing up and a teeny, little store at the time called Morgan Le Fay and the Azzedine Alaia store on Mercer Street, and those were my first experiences of fashion. Growing up in New York City, on the weekends we would go to museums, and I spent a lot of time in the Costume Institute of the Met in awe of these pieces. In SoHo there were still cutting rooms in the garment district that was there at one time. The rolls of fabric with the pattern pieces cut out were still there. Those were the materials that I would scavenge and take home and play with when we walked the dog.” It is plain to see that the details of the environment, the beautiful intricacies of life in general, did not go unnoticed by Posen. Everything served as a mood board for his transition to professional designer. Presently, having been in the fashion industry for

“I live to work instead of working to live...The trick is that you have to live the process.” a little over a decade, he admits, “Some of my design aesthetic is inspired by the architecture of SoHo. The cast iron buildings have an organic quality. The quality of those cast iron shapes and the Corinthian columns that have been created there, a sort of industrial decadence, are very beautiful and inspiring. That’s what makes SoHo still, physically, a magical part of the city.” And an influx of endless inspiration is necessary when taking on as many tasks as Posen does. On top of his namesake primary label, Posen also designs a secondary line, ZAC by Zac Posen. “I’m working on a collection for a special collaboration with a mass retailer in China. I’m working on hosiery on my top line and my

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secondary line. I’m working on our optical sun wear for men and women on our ZAC by Zac Posen collection, and that’s my first foray into a men’s item,” says Posen. In addition to all of these endeavors, he has taken on the role of Creative Director for Brooks Brothers. Speaking about the new position, he says, “I’m essentially overseeing the entire brand. It’s an incredible opportunity. It’s an American institution. Brooks Brothers is almost 200 years old. They work with some of the best quality fabrications at the price point, and I’m really trying to bring the identity of the women’s brand on par with the mens. This role requires looking at what’s appropriate for their brand, and that’s a very refreshing opportunity because when you start so young in your own brand, you really find a signature. That doesn’t always mean that that’s the only aesthetic look that you are able to do or are drawn to, but that’s what you have to do. So when you have the opportunity to be a creative director of a brand that has such rich history, it becomes about what’s right for the brand and not about me imposing my construction or cuts. I’m bringing all this expertise to it, but it’s really about cleaning up and finding this very pure, chic, American, iconic way of dressing and finding those staples.” Finding the staples of fashion isn’t the only thing in which Posen is expertly versed. He has an astute awareness of the staples necessary for the design of his life. Posen’s formula is to live day by day, recognizing health, happiness, family, food, friends and staying open to inspiration as intrinsic elements in constructing each day. He remains mindful that, in his life, these things tend to overlap with his work. “I’m passionate about what I do, and at a certain point in my life, when I turned thirty, I made a very clear transition—and an understanding that I think comes from experience and maturity and the life that I had through my twenties—which was that I live to work instead of working to live. The trick is that you have to live the process.” Posen’s work proves this philosophy. In the face of all of his success and the multiple projects in the works, when asked what his biggest contribution to the fashion industry has been, Posen humbly replies, “Yet to come.”

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ac Posen first captured the fashion industry’s attention in 2000 after creating a bias cut, dark pink silk gown for supermodel Naomi Campbell. An article about it appeared in the New York Times. The breakthrough number, borrowed by a number of young socialites to wear at red carpet events, propelled Posen into the spotlight as a designer to watch before he even had his first fashion show. Following this, in 2002, Posen debuted his first runway collection, establishing his design aesthetic: structural, emotional architecture translated into perfectly tailored, feminine clothing. Only 21 years old, he was lauded as the new “It” designer of the fashion world by notaries including Anna Wintour and LVMH Fashion Group president Yves Carcelle. His reputation rose as celebrity clients like Gwyneth Paltrow and Claire Danes wore his designs. In 2004, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs invested in his line, allowing Posen to move his business into a Tribeca studio. Raised in an expressive family by his father, a painter, a creative mother and influential older sister, Posen’s origins predicated his dedication to executing artistic vision. “In our loft, my sister and I would make costumes. My mom sewed and incorporated us into craft and sewing projects, and my father is an artist. Half the loft that I grew up in is a studio still to this day, and my father’s early work—work that was earlier in his career, before I was born—were photo-realistic paintings that incorporated draped fabric. So that was an influence as I learned how fabric can move or be expressive.” Beyond the parameters of his family, Posen’s childhood playground was Lower Manhattan, another intrinsic influence on his choice to become a designer. While most people tend to walk through their neighborhoods in oblivion, Posen used the area in which he was raised—SoHo—as fertile ground for inspiration. He reminisces about his earliest forays into the fashion realm, “In the streets of SoHo—I was born in 1980—I witnessed a big transition in the neighborhood of Downtown Manhattan when it was becoming gentrified and morphing into a retail environment. When I was very young, it was mostly all art galleries. I would walk by the

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“I absolutely adore women.”

- ZAC POSEN

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ONE NIGHT: A GALA, A GOWN AND A GUY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILIPPE REYNAUD ART DIRECTION BY MARINA BARLAGE CIPRIANI 55 WALL STREET

HAIR BY DAVID COTTEBLANCHE AND CRYSTAL TUSHINSKY FROM RED MARKET SALON; MAKEUP BY NEXT ARTISTS SHERI TERRY AND JULIETTE PERREUX; STYLING BY AMANDA LURIE; FEMALE MODELS [YULIA ROSE, ANNA HERRERA, NICHOLE MARTINEZ, AND AGATA DANILOVA] FROM ELITE MANAGEMENT AND MALE MODEL [MIKE CHARITS] FROM FORD MODELS AGENCY; SHOES BY STUART WEITZMAN, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, VALENTINO, JIMMY CHOO, COURTESY OF NEIMAN MARCUS PARAMUS; GOWNS BY ZAC POSEN; MENSWEAR BY TOM FORD; CORSETS PROVIDED BY NEW YORK VINTAGE; LINGERE BY LA PERLA; JEWELRY BY CARRERA Y CARRERA, BARBARA NOVAK DIAMONDS, AND TOUS

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makeup fragrances

Down-played and neutral tones created a more youthful, fresh-faced look. Pure but polished makeup perfectly compliments the intricate structures, prints and fabrics that are in vogue this season.

Welcome the colder weather with our selection of warm and alluring fragrances for the holiday season.

CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE REFINING FLUID FOUNDATION SPF24 ($120)

GIVENCHY DAHLIA DIVIN ($90)

GIORGIO ARMANI BLUSH ($46)

DIOR BEAUTY ROUGE DIOR COUTURE LIP COLOUR, PIED-DE-POULE ($35)

CHANTECAILLE FAUX CILS LONGEST LASH ($70)

YVES SAINT LAURENT LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION GOLD TEXTURED TOUCHE ECLAT CONCEALER PEN ($44)

skin

Summer may be a distant memory, but if you have spent time out in the sun, chances are your skin is still suffering a little bit of UV damage. Luckily, these products will help rejuvenate and repair your skin, leaving you with a healthy glow.

Boldly

TOM FORD VIOLET ORCHID ($112)

KATE SPADE LIVE COLORFULLY ($75)

LE LABO SANTAL 33 ($160-$820)

KILIAN FLOWER OF IMMORTALITY ($245)

hair

We’re all guilty of abusing our hair with harsh chemicals and heat. Give your locks some TLC with these top-rated products guaranteed to save damaged hair.

CRÈME DE LA MER RÉGÉNÉRATION INTENSE ($450)

VALMONT OIL ($175)

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LA PRAIRIE WHITE CAVIAR ILLUMINATING HAND CREAM ($155) SISLEY-PARIS ENERGIZING EXFOLIANT ($132)

ORIBE CONDITIONER ($147)

GUERLAIN ORCHIDÉE IMPÉRIALE BODY CREAM ($445)

LEONOR GREYL MASK ($147) PHILLIP B SHAMPOO ($150)

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CURING A SUN HANGOVER WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT SUN-DAMAGED SKIN

ummer vacation is now a distant memory. However, many of us still struggle with an unwelcome souvenir: sun-damaged skin. It’s a pity sun damage doesn’t fade along with those tan lines. On the journey to find an antidote to photodamage, expect a few detours. It is a daunting task to navigate through all of the choices available for skin reparation: the multitude of practitioners, the array of devices and the numerous treatments. Here, plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Bruck gives us the benefit of his experience in treating damaged skin. “The primary emphasis must revolve around an accurate diagnosis. There is so much variation between individuals on the breadth and depth of skin damage and just as many devices and procedures to consider. The best outcomes are a function of matching the patient to the right practitioner, the right assessment and the right technique, so you can benefit from a procedure of value.” The sun is the enemy of youthful skin. Years of exposure result in cumulative damage, and, at a certain point, basic skincare will not deliver the improvement you seek. It might be time to go below the surface to unveil fresher skin, smoother texture, fewer lines and more even color. According to Dr. Bruck, there are three areas to consider before making a decision. “The latest and greatest technologies can be very seductive, but patients need to temper their desire with understanding. The best route is to know your own parameters, know where you are going and know what is being used.”

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will necessarily encompass what he has in house to deliver a return on his investment, and one size never fits all.” Another caveat—untrained practitioners with specialized equipment. The occasional renting of machines will not keep the practitioner fluent in the myriad of settings. At the very least, you will get abbreviated results, and in the worst-case scenario, you could be injured.

KNOW WHAT THEY ARE USING Dr. Bruck explains, “There is a definite overlap in what each device can achieve along with distinct advantages and disadvantages. The biggest issue is balancing depth and intensity for the best results.” You will hear the description “ablative” and “non-ablative.” Considered a surgical procedure, ablative measures actually remove a layer of skin and are reserved for moderate to deep wrinkles. Non-ablative rejuvenation includes lasers and intense light therapies, which are popular for less severe damage. They involve a reasonable result with little downtime or risk of complications. Dr. Bruck is a fan of the Sciton laser. “This laser has multiple platforms that can be dialed up or down, depending upon the depth necessary. In the right hands, it is very predictable and precise.” There is a difference between the light generated by lasers and non-laser photo devices. Lasers emit coherent light for targeted energy, whereas non-laser (IPL) emits a spectrum of wavelengths. Generally, each type of cosmetic laser or photo device works within a particular, narrow range of wavelengths. This allows precise targeting of a specific problem while reducing side effects. You can expect some redness and peeling, but that is nothing compared to the first generation of lasers that left patients homebound for months. Radiofrequency is a hot topic for skin sag. The alternatives are getting more sophisticated but they cannot substitute an actual facelift in which skin that has lost a certain degree of elasticity is surgically addressed. Rejuvenation though radiofrequency is based on radio waves or ultrasound of a certain frequency to penetrate below the surface to be absorbed by tissues beneath. The heating tightens the skin and encourages the rebuilding of collagen over a period of months, changing its texture. Chemical peels are among the oldest rejuvenation methods available. Their popularity stems from the fact that they are relatively inexpensive, and long-term effects are widely understood. Simply put, a chemical peel is a solution applied to the skin and classified as mild, moderate or deep. In essence, the stronger the solution, the deeper the peel. Dr. Bruck warns that although many practitioners have experience with peels, it is important to match the depth of the peel with the training of the practitioner. “Aestheticians do a nice job with glycolic and fruit acid peels, but these are superficial. The deeper the peel, the greater the potential for cosmetic improvement—but also for side effects, which is where the practitioner must be more credentialed.” According to Dr. Bruck, the application of a chemical peel can require more precision than a laser. “Peels are put on in layers, and you have to be vigilant in determining the tipping point. If the practitioner is not familiar with the changes in color, the patient can experience scarring.”

“You want to look as good as possible in the quickest way possible, without compromise.”

Before you start exploring your options, exercise some self-discovery. Few people have an unlimited budget. Know what you can afford. There may be special offers extended by practitioners, but there are no bargains, nor are there any real shortcuts. Beware of what seems too good to be true. Be honest about how flexible your calendar is with regard to downtime—the deeper the treatment, the longer the downtime. Finally, be clear about your tolerance for discomfort. There is a full range of anesthetics available to make you comfortable, and the time to discuss them is prior to the procedure. Dr. Bruck agrees good communication leads to the best partnership. “A patient’s parameters must be balanced with the desired outcome. Do you want a series of treatments that are 3-4 weeks apart with less healing or one deep treatment? The collective downtime can be as much or more and costs the same. My role is to explain the consequences of each choice, and my recommendations are strongly influenced by what will make each patient comfortable.”

KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING Your options are predicated on the practitioner. Many professionals treat skin. Dermatologists, aesthetic surgeons, aestheticians and medical assistants all provide varying degrees of skincare. State regulations define who can use certain devices. “There are some very good reasons to research who you are consulting with,” says Dr. Bruck. “Keep in mind that an accurate diagnosis can only be made by someone with the proper training and experience. The assessment done by an aesthetician may be perfect for you if you only need superficial treatment. If your condition calls for a more permanent solution, only a licensed M.D. might be capable of providing the most valuable assessment.” Even if you are in the company of a certified practitioner, you may not necessarily be able to count on his or her methodology. According to Dr. Bruck, the old adage—If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail—applies to skincare. “There are countless devices, and no one practice can offer every one—it would be cost prohibitive. But be aware of practices with limited access to equipment. The practitioner’s advice

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Once you have decided on your course of action, you must also commit to a maintenance program to keep your skin healthy. Pharmaceutical-grade products are the best medicine for those serious about their skin. Dr. Bruck prefers Young Pharmaceuticals in his practice, but there are other comparable brands available via physician offices. A final word on correcting sun damage: “Protect your investment and modify your behavior. Sunblock, Retin A, an antioxidant and moisturizer are the bare minimum daily practice. But regardless of the regimen, it is crucial to understand you are not buying a ‘peel’ or ‘laser’ or ‘lotion—you are buying the practitioner. Choose wisely.”

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BY MICHAEL BRUCK, M.D., F.A.C.S.

THE BARE FACTS KNOWING THE RIGHT WAY TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN BY DR. LEFKOVITS

ow that the holiday season is here, put your best face forward with radiant, glowing skin. Preserving a youthful complexion confers dual benefits. It makes us feel terrific (“When you look good, you feel good.”) and helps prevent skin cancer. Sun exposure damages the skin’s elastic and collagen tissue. Elastic tissue keeps skin tight and wrinkle-free. Maintaining collagen prevents skin from thinning out. The cardinal rule of skincare is to use sunscreen daily—rain or shine. It should be as natural as brushing your teeth. While seeing your dermatologist will give you the best results, common sense will do wonders for you. My standard regimen recommendation for almost everyone involves Vitamin C serum plus a good moisturizer twice daily. At bedtime, use retinoic acid or retinol, often supplemented with a mild alphahydroxy acid. Don’t forget your neck and hands as these areas show age as much as the face, sometimes more so. It is important to provide the skin adequate hydration especially during wintertime, when wind, cold and indoor heating diminish the skin’s ability to hold moisture. Occasional application of a mild glycolic acid peel by your dermatologist will help reverse sun damage and soften lines. “Lunchtime peels” have no downtime. Similarly, judicious use of Botox, fillers and lasers enhance well-maintained skin, making a youthful appearance easier now than ever. If you are spending the colder days of Fall in Florida or St. Barths, remember to reapply sunscreen every two hours and after swimming. While diet is controversial, restriction of sugar and high fructose corn syrup are very beneficial to control acne, weight and diabetes. Also, choose organic dairy products whenever possible. The right steps can postpone or prevent the need for facelifts and surgery in the future. While it is never too late, it is best to start an anti-aging regimen now. Prevention is always easier than cure. Protect your skin. It’s the only one you get, and it has to last a lifetime.

TYPES OF TREATMENTS: Laser IPL Peels Radiofrequency devices

WHAT THEY TREAT: Pigment Lines and wrinkles Broken blood vessels Brown spots Freckles Minimal skin sag

WHAT THEY DON’T TREAT: Acne Melasma

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POLKA-DOT SILK BOW TIE, LANVIN ($140). www.mrporter.com

BABY ALPACA: NAVAHO VK NAGRANI ($55). www.vknagrani.com

BABY ALPACA: SOLID VK NAGRANI ($55). www.vknagrani.com

SATIN BOW TIE, GUCCI ($165). www.saksfifthavenue.com

PLAID BOW TIE, ALEXANDER OLCH ($110). www.barneys.com

CASHMERE NAVAJO FAIRISLE, PANTHRELLA ($66). www.panthrella.com

RACTON MERINO ARGYLE, PANTHRELLA ($25). www.panthrella.com

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here is nothing more handsome, classic and festive than a man in a tuxedo for the holidays. Whether sprucing up for a big New Year’s Eve blow out, an end of the year gala or a winter wedding, it’s often this time of year that people get most excited about dressing up. When it comes to choosing the perfect tuxedo, don’t go for the one that’s been hanging in the back of your closet for ten years. Instead, opt for a well-made, perfectly styled, classic, yet modern, tuxedo or cocktail blazer. You know, the one that fits like a glove and will make the ladies swoon. So, if you don’t have a go-to tuxedo or formal blazer, then now is the perfect time to indulge. Read on for tips on how to be the best-dressed man at any party. BLACK, BLUE OR WHITE? “When guys come in looking for a tuxedo, they want to go traditional. They know this will be the only tuxedo they will need, and they want it to last,” says Cory Sylvester, VP of Operations at Michael Andrews Bespoke. “They generally think they want black, which always looks good, but I like to remind them that midnight blue is also a very classy option.” The reason? It looks sharp; the subtle contrast of the black satin lapel against the very dark blue provides an incredible depth of contrast that photographs well. Historically, the first tuxedo ever made—commissioned by Edward VII in 1861—was midnight blue, not black. Remember, there’s always the option of a white dinner jacket for a very Sean Connery, James Bond look. THE JACKET STYLE DETAILS The majority of Sylvester’s clients opt for a peak lapel. For tuxedos, he suggests men go for a slightly fuller, wider lapel than those typically worn with a regular suit. The lapel itself can be a smooth duchess satin, a slightly textured grosgrain, or velvet which all look very distinct during the holiday season The jacket should always be single button—unless you’re going for a more fashion forward, slim-fitting double breast coat a la Zac Posen—and jetted (straight) pockets with no flaps, considered too casual for formalwear. As for the vents at the back of the jacket, while the most classic look is ventless for a tuxedo, two side vents are often the more flattering look. This creates a higher leg line and is more functional and comfortable for a slim fit. BELOW THE BELT A light break is preferable when it comes to formal trousers, meaning the trouser leg hits just the top of the shoe. If you’re wearing a tux, there’s a good chance you’ll be getting your picture taken standing up—especially at a wedding, most definitely if you are the groom—so you never want to see the trouser leg bunched up at the shoe. THE COCKTAIL BLAZER If you want to dress up but want to take an alternate route away from the traditional tux, then you can’t go wrong with a cocktail blazer. Alex Wilcox, owner of the quirky and luxurious Lord Willy’s in Soho, offers a different, limited-edition, formal blazer around the holidays each year. His clients love the opportunity to stand out from the crowd. This year Lord Willy’s offers a dark-navy, plaid cocktail jacket. “I suggest that the gentleman wear it with a classic dinner shirt, a midnight-blue bow tie and black or navy pants,” says Wilcox. “The look allows the man to be extroverted in his style, while still maintaining the rules of a formal affair.” The best part of owning a Wilcox blazer? Once the holidays are over, the blazer can be worn in more casual setting with grey trousers.

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LORD WILLY’S EVENINGWEAR. FROM LEFT: MR. HAMDAN IS WEARING A LORD WILLY’S IVORY TUXEDO JACKET MIDNIGHT NAVY TROUSER AND VELVET BOW TIE. MR. HENAULT IS WEARING A BLACK BESPOKE TUXEDO. OPPOSITE PAGE: BLACK MICHAEL ANDREWS BESPOKE TUXEDO WITH VELVET COLLAR.

THE EXTRAS: SHIRTS AND SHOES AND BOW TIES The most modern yet classic look for a tuxedo shirt is a white, textured fabric with a classic semi-spread collar and always French cuffs. No bibs or pleats are necessary, unless you really want to remain traditional. Men can opt for four stud holes or, for a more minimal look, a covered placket where a smooth strip of fabric covers the buttons completely. Ferragamo makes an excellent formal shoe in black velvet or patent leather. Patent leather is a year-round, more versatile look for the man looking to transition elements of his holiday attire into every day life. For bow ties? Hand tied, please, but you knew that already, right? Nicola Harrison Ruiz is the Men’s Fashion & Lifestyle Editor at DOWNTOWN Magazine. She is also the founder of Harrison Style – a men’s style consulting business. If you want to take your style up a notch, you can find her at www.harrison-style.com.

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THE FRENCH

STYLE VAULT | PROFILE

REVOLUTION

HAIR GENIUS DAVID COTTEBLANCHE BRINGS PARISIAN CHIC TO NEW YORK STREETS

BY XAVI OCAÑA

iuccia Prada said, “One’s life and passion may be elsewhere, but New York is where you prove if what you think in theory makes sense in life.” Parisian hairstylist extraordinaire and salon owner, David Cotteblanche, has succeeded in manifesting his vision by providing elegant hair care in the Big Apple via Red Market Salon. And his theory, “to make women smile,” definitely makes sense. As every woman knows, looking as fabulous as models and actresses isn’t easy. However, thanks to the scissors of Cotteblanche and his team, everyone who steps into Red Market Salon leaves having come a little closer to that ideal. “I give Red Market clients tips on how to include a runway style in their routine,” says Cotteblanche. In fact, the “Red” of Red Market was inspired by the glamour of the red carpet and the red velvet ropes. Cotteblanche has worked with a myriad of respected names in the hair industry, including Jacques Dessange and Frederic Fekkai. His work has appeared in numerous fashion shows, such as Christian Dior, Diane Von Furstenberg and Ralph Lauren. Cotteblanche has also worked his magic on the locks of musicians Simon Le Bon, the lead singer of Duran Duran, and Hot Chip, as well as photographers like Mick Rock. He has styled photo shoots for Elle, Playboy, and the upcoming fragrance campaign for Oscar de la Renta. Revered aesthetic talent and celebrity-status hair care isn’t all women get when they come to Cotteblanche. “My business partner, Reynald Ricard, and I were so busy taking on clients during evening hours in my apartment, we immediately picked up on the much-needed trend of creating a late night salon.” In September 2004, Cotteblanche and Ricard opened New York City’s premiere late night salon located in the Meatpacking District. That was just the beginning of their French revolution in hair. By the end of 2010, the duo shifted from late nights in the Big Apple to sunny Florida days, when they launched Red Market Miami. “We’re like doctors—we show clients how to take care of themselves,” says Cotteblanche. When asked about his profession, Cotteblanche muses, “A lot of people think beauty is a physical thing, but I believe beauty has to come from the inside. Always be passionate about who you are, and you will have a beautiful life rich with experiences.” With beautiful hair, it is a beautiful life. Red Market Salon New York is located at 13 East 13th Street.

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DAVID’S TIPS TO ROCK YOUR HAIR

LET IT BE

TIME OF THE SEASON

“Embrace your natural texture and try to step away from the flatiron or blow dryer every once in a while. Your hair needs the natural oils, so don’t over wash your hair. Every 2-3 days is enough.”

“It’s all about making a statement and embracing that ‘fall fashion drama.’ Long sleek hair with fewer layers is always classic, but the cool, chic bob is definitely in, especially because it shapes the face. A minimalist cut is also popular, reverting to the 80s-90s style.”

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LITTLE APPLE | FAMILY FOCUS

PARENTING | LITTLE APPLE

FUNTASTIC CITY

amily activities in the fall are abundant throughout the Downtown area and throughout all of New York City. It’s a great time to begin or continue family traditions such as apple picking, visiting pumpkin patches and exploring corn mazes. Bundle up the kids in their favorite fall gear and head out to some of DOWNTOWN’s favorite family destinations in and around New York City.

QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM The Queens County Farm Museum is an amazing destination for city kids to experience life on a farm within the confines of New York City. The farm is a year-round destination, but it goes above and beyond in the fall. The farm is host to a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, a petting zoo and many other fall-related activities. Queens County Farm Museum is located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, New York. For additional information as well as details on their Family Fall Festival, please visit www.queensfarm.org.

HORSE SLEIGH FARM For some families, fall isn’t complete without a trip outside of the city. If this is the case for you and yours, DOWNTOWN suggests a great family destination in Washington, New Jersey. Horse Sleigh Farm is less than an hour’s drive from the Big Apple, and the main attraction is their world-famous, 10-acre corn maze. Horse Sleigh Farm is located at 437 Route 57 West in Washington, New Jersey. More information can be found by visiting www.horsesleighfarm.com.

NYSE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

PHOTOGRAPH: PHILIPPE REYNAUD STYLISTS: CHRISTINA CAPPUCCI, MARIANN GUADAGNINO, AND AMANDA LURIE

A tradition since 1923, this downtown tree rises in front of the New York Stock Exchange on Broad Street between Wall Street and Exchange Place. Celebrate the season on December 10, 2013. The event kicks off at 12pm with hot cocoa and cookies and features performances by cast members of Broadway’s ELF, the ringing of NYSE Closing Bell, followed by the lighting of the tree at 5:15. Of course, Santa will make an appearance for those too impatient to wait for Christmas Eve.

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DOWNTOWN’S LIFESTYLE & FAMILY EDITOR SITS DOWN WITH KELLY CUTRONE FOR A Q&A BY DENISE COURTER

elly Cutrone is synonymous with New York Fashion Week and has become “the” authority when it comes to fashion and cutting edge style. As a successful author and founder of the PR firm People’s Revolution, Cutrone has created a name for herself as a trailblazer in the fashion world. Continuing her role as the nononsense judge on America’s Next Top Model, currently airing on the CW Network, Cutrone recently joined the TV talk show world with a new show, The Kelly Cutrone Project, Project which airs on the CW Seed, the CW's digital network. In addition to these projects, Kelly produced nine fashion shows during New York Fashion week. Needless to say, we were thrilled that she found time to speak to DOWNTOWN about her biggest project, raising her daughter, Ava Cutrone-Calvo.

Q & A

Q: What is the best parenting advice/phrase you have been given? A: There’s not a lot of great parenting advice out there. As I was going through the private school process, my Mom used to tell me, “You didn’t grow up with that, and you turned out fine.”

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Q: What are your favorite things about being a city mom? A: The diversity of New York and progressive nature of New York City. The emphasis put on capitalism, charity, collaboration and creativity really stands out to me. Most of the things that I have learned have come from this great city. It’s a great research and development place. It’s a metaphysical playground. Q: What are the challenges of being a working mom in the city? A: Well, it’s really expensive. If you are a working mom or a single mom, it’s a really expensive place to have a child. The cost of living is really high. But getting dinner on the table and eating together is also really hard.

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Kelly’s Favorites Favorite SeaSonal Family activity Ice skatIng at chelsea PIers and walkIng through washIngton square Park. Favorite Downtown chilDren’S DeStination the chIldren’s MuseuM of art Favorite Downtown Place to Get a cocktail soho grand hotel and for late nIght, lucky strIke BIstro Favorite Downtown local Gem angelo’s on MulBerry street In lIttle Italy Favorite Downtown reStaurantS otto, landMarc, odeon and dasIlvano Favorite moDe oF tranSit…uber vS. taxi / walkinG vS. Subway uBer and walkIng!

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SPIKE, BULL DOG, 3 YEARS OLD What is your favorite autumn activity? I love to windsurf with my head out a car window on rides in the country and play in the leaves and chew on pine cones. What was your Halloween costume this year? My spiritual double, Winston Churchill or Edward G. Robinson smoking a cigar. What is your favorite treat? Food. Any kind of food. I absolutely love to eat. What is your favorite puppy product or service? Gimme a Kong toy filled with puppy kibble and peanut butter.

BLUE, SHORKIE, 3 YEARS OLD What is your favorite autumn activity? I’m from sunny-allyear-round Florida originally, so I’m still figuring it out, but eating is definitely at the top of my list. I’m hooked on pumpkin pie. What was your Halloween costume this year? Yoda, the most wise and wonderful, from one of my dad’s favorite movies. What is your favorite treat? Chicken jerky from Blue Buffalo, please. What is your favorite puppy product or service? After spending a long day in the park, the unenlightened think I get a little stinky, so my mommy spritzes me with Juicy Crittoure perfume. It’s my favorite scent (besides chicken), and it’s long-lasting. BUDDY, LONG HAIRED DACSHUND, 11 MONTHS OLD What is your favorite autumn activity? This will be the first autumn that I’m old enough to explore, but I’m always up for chasing squirrels. What was your Halloween costume this year? Buddy the Elf. As Buddy would say, “First, we’ll make snow angels for two hours. Then, we’ll go ice skating. Then, we’ll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse cookie dough as fast as we can, and then we’ll snuggle.” What is your favorite treat? Apples and peanut butter—yum (mumble) yum. What is your favorite puppy product or service? Jones Lamb Lung Puffs. As they say, “Once you pop, you can’t stop!”

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What is your favorite autumn activity? Autumn is paws down my favorite time of year, because I can run (off-leash) through the pumpkin patches, either in the city or in Connecticut. What was your Halloween costume this year? My Halloween costumes are always a big surprise. This year my costume combined Marie Antoinette, the New York Giants and 50 Shades of Gray, in the best way possible. What is your favorite treat? I am a total sucker for bacon. This year, I really got into brisk walks and eating clean, so unfortunately I can’t have it as much. What is your favorite puppy product or service? I use John Paul Pet Oatmeal Shampoo for every bath. I have a naturally curly coat, and it helps keep me shiny without weighing down my curls.

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What is your favorite autumn activity? I love barking at the Statue of Liberty and running in Battery Park! What was your Halloween costume this year? It was my birthday, so I partied with my dad. What is your favorite treat? I have a sweet tooth for strawberries! What is your favorite puppy product or service? New York Bully Crew’s Pitbull Rescue. I’m a rescue, and they’re the reason I got adopted.

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TELEPAN LOCAL’S POMEGRANATE LAYER CAKE

SALMON POMEGRANATE

T H E

PREPARATION • Combine juice and pass through a chinois. • Reduce juice on high heat to 300g. • Strain reduction and chill over ice. LEEK PUREE 11 oz Leek, Whites, Sliced 3.5 oz Onion, Sliced 3 ea Garlic Cloves 2 cups Butter

BY MAYA PREJBISZ

Since the beginning of time, the pomegranate has been considered a mysterious fruit amongst various cultures. The seeded “apple” has been simultaneously recognized as a symbol of life, prosperity, and fertility. DOWNTOWN recruited New York City’s top chefs to utilize the pomegranate as inspiration for an exclusive Holiday recipe, allowing each respective culinary artist to infuse their own meaning to the enigmatic fruit.

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Bake the layers of cake for 35min at 350 degrees.

POMEGRANATE REDUCTION 1 cup Pomegranate Juice

This holiday’s Main Ingredient: The Pomegranate

THREE 8” ROUNDS OF CAKE 2 ½ cups sugar 4 cups flour 1 tbs + 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 14 oz butter 1 ½ cup milk 1 cup (8 oz) whites 1 tbs vanilla extract (1 ½ tsp heilala vanilla extract)

SALMON FILET PREPARATION • Cut the fish in 2 oz portions, lengthwise. • Season with salt. • On a sizzle platter, cover with pomegranate reduction • Place the filet in the juice. • Turn over and place onto a sizzle platter with parchment paper and EVOO.

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C H E F S H A U N H E R G AT T

JUNI

Shaun Hergatt grew up in Cairns, Australia embedded in a culinary background, his father was a professional chef and his Scandinavian grandmother exposed him to her personal love of creating cuisine. At the age of 17, Hergatt became an apprentice at Crystal Twig where he trained for four years in classic French Cooking. At the age of 23, Hergatt became Chef De Cuisine of The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Sydney. In 2000, Hergatt moved to the United States taking on roles such as Chef De Cuisine at Atelier at The Ritz-Carlton, Central Park NYC, and Executive Chef at The Setai in Miami. In 2009, Hergatt opened his eponymous restaurant in the Financial District, SHO Shaun Hergatt. Presently, Hergatt is the Executive Chef and Partner of Juni, a boutique restaurant which celebrates the height of the season in its cuisine.

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PREPARATION • Sweat out all ingredients in grapeseed oil. • Add butter and bay leaf. • Cover with parchment paper. • Cook until tender. • Strain off the liquid. Reserve. • In a vitaprep, blend until smooth. • Add xanthan gum. • Pass through a fine chinois. • Cool down on ice. WHITE WINE SAUCE 6 cups White Wine 4 qts Chicken Stock 2 qts Cream 1 qt Butter Lemon Juice EVOO PREPARATION • Reduce wine by half. • Add chicken stock and reduce by half. • Add cream and reduce by half. • Add butter and mix with an immersion blender. • Season with salt and lemon juice. • Mix with EVOO. TO PLATE 2 oz Salmon Filet 2 tsp Leek Puree 3 tsp White Wine Sauce 1 tsp Salmon Roe 10 ea Pomegranate seeds 5 ea Fennel Fronds 2 tsp Pomegranate Reduction

PHOTOGRAPH BY BLAIR KWON

I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R T H E L AY E R C A K E Once all mixtures are prepared and the cakes are baked and have cooled, proceed to slather each layer with pomegranate puree. After the puree is evenly distributed, add a layer of buttercream vanilla frosting. Top off that layer with even more puree before placing another layer of cake on top. Proceed until you reach the top layer. Then, ice the entire cake with buttercream frosting—top and sides—to finish off the recipe.

ED COTTON

SOTTO 13

POMEGRANATE PUREE 13 oz pomegranate seeds Cook with ¼ cup of water for about 5 minutes until soft Place in food processor and add the following ½ c + 3 tbs sugar in the raw 1 oz light brown sugar 1/8 tsp + 1/16 tsp salt ½ tbs lemon juice Zest 1/8 lemon (2 strips) 1/8 tsp + 1/16 tsp cinnamon BUTTERCREAM - VANILLA FROSTING 15 egg yolks 2 c sugar 1 c water 2 c butter at room temperature 2 TBS vanilla extract 1 pinch salt Beat egg yolks on high for 2-3 minutes until they are light. Set aside. Combine sugar and water in a pot and cook until 239 degrees. Pour the syrup over the yolks while whipping at high speed. Allow to mix until cool. Add butter pieces at a time until combined. Add vanilla extract.

CHEF LARISSA RAPHAEL

T E L E PA N L O C A L

PHOTOGRAPH BY NADINE ANDERSON

Chef Larissa Raphael graduated from the Baking & Pastry Program at South Seattle Community College. She worked at Campagne as a pastry cook under Lauren Feldman. Raphael moved East in 2001 to accept the position as Sous Pastry Chef alongside “James Beard Award” winner, Nicole Plue at New York City’s Three Star Restaurant, AZ. She became Executive Pastry Chef at AZ and later Judson Grill. In 2005, Raphael joined Bill Telepan as lead Pastry Chef for the opening of Telepan. In 2014, Raphael and Bill Telepan joined forces once more to open the Downtown Telepan Local in TriBeCa. Chef Raphel employs classic pastry techniques with inventive flavor to complement Telepan’s inspired and seasonal greenmarket cooking philosophy.

POMEGRANATE PALOMINI

Inspired by his Executive Chef father as a child, Chef Ed Cotton knew from an early age he, too, wanted to become a chef. At 15, Cotton immersed himself into the vibrant kitchen environment when he began working with Chef Todd English at Olives. He went on to help open Figs in Wellesley, MA, and later the Olives Restaurant for Todd English at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. In 2003, Cotton was awarded the “James Beard Award” for Best Chef. With all of these accolades, Cotton felt it was time to finally take on New York City’s culinary landscape, ready to infuse his flavor to the scene. Most recently, Ed was Executive Chef for acclaimed Chef David Burke at his namesake Townhouse and Fishtail in NYC. In January 2014, Cotton joined Sotto 13 as Executive Chef, embracing the vibrant West Village restaurant scene by putting fresh and clever twists on pan-Italian fare with a menu of small plates and wood-fired pizza.

1 1/2oz tequila 1oz Poma Liquore 1/2oz St Germaine 1/2oz Pom Juice Splash soda Combine all ingredients and shake. Top with soda and serve on the rocks with lemon wheel garnish.

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CHEF PROFILE | CITY BITES

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R A F E L E ’ S R E S TA U R A N T Born and raised in Naples, Italy Raffaele Ronca was raised in a family immersed in the restaurant business. Working in his uncle’s restaurant in Naples and assisting his mother in making fresh pasta daily, Ronca moves to America at the age of 21 to apply his passion for cooking. He worked at New York’s authentic Italian restaurants building a name for himself. Ronca was Executive Chef at Palma, Chef Du Cuisine at Bellavitae, and Manager of food and wine at Cafe Torino. A few years ago, Raffaele and Romeo Palmisano, an old friend from Naples, decided to open a restaurant featuring their beloved Naples’ cuisine in New York’s West Village. The restaurant features the best of genuine, Italian dishes, offering vegan and gluten free options.

LAMB WITH POMEGRANATE REDUCTION AND ROASTED POTATOES 3 Pounds small red or white potatoes 1/4 Cup olive oil 1 1/2 Teaspoons salt 1 Teaspoon fresh pepper 1 Tablespoon minced Rosemary 3 Pieces Colorado Lamb Porterhouse 5 Tablespoons sugar 1 Large pomegranate (1 cup of juice) 3 Lemons (1/2 cup lemon juice) INSTRUCTIONS For the Potatoes: Boil potatoes until they are partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes. Once cool, split them in half. Add salt, pepper, and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes at 450 degrees. For the Lamb: Peel and juice pomegranate, extracting 1 cup. Marinate 3 pieces of Colorado Lamb Porterhouse in 3/4 of cup’s worth of fresh squeezed pomegranate juice. Braise the lamb on each side in a brick oven heated to 650 degrees.

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For Pomegranate Reduction: Take the remaining quarter of the pomegranate juice extract and put it in a pan over very high heat. Add 5 tablespoons of sugar, half a cup of lemon juice, and 5 pinches of lemon zest. Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer until it is nice and thick. Pour over lamb and garnish with rosemary.

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CITY BITES | CHEF PROFILE

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obody has been a bigger or better example of the concept of a celebrity chef more than New Yorker Bobby Flay. The local kid who has put his own tasteful imprint on classic American, Southwestern and Mediterranean food has cooked up a culinary empire in his 20-plus-year career, including the launch of such delicious destinations as Mesa Grill, Bar Americain and Bolo; along with a Mesa Grill in Las Vegas and Paradise Island, the Bobby Flay Steakhouse in Atlantic City and Bobby’s Burger Palaces around the country. He’s also emerged as an iconic television star in the immensely popular shows Boy Meets Grill, Throwdown With Bobby Flay and Iron Chef America, amongt others, popularizing the culinary arts to a level never seen before. Today, he shares a look back on his amazing career and tells us about his hot new NoHo restaurant, Gato. Let’s start at the beginning: Did you have great food at home growing up? My mother had two dishes in her repertoire. One was pork chops with jarred apple sauce, and when she was going to “gourmet it up” she would put cinnamon in it and be like, “See? This is gourmet!”

Mexican restaurant, I am not the chef for you, but I cook Southwestern food, which shares a lot of the same ingredients.” But it comes from a more contemporary approach and is very American. So they agreed to change the scope of their restaurant to hire me. I was 22. Your first job in cooking was at Joe Allen’s. Did you already have the itch to be a chef ? Joe Allen’s wasn’t an after-school job for me. I had dropped out of school. I just started working there at 17. I got lucky, because I had no idea that food was something I was interested in as a profession. My father said, “If you aren’t going to go to school, then get a job.” I got this job, and I fell in love with it. I started out as the temporary busboy for two weeks, since the busboy was coming back to his job. I was literally walking out of the restaurant, and the chef said, “You want a job in the kitchen?” , and I said, “Sure.” That was the beginning of my career. I was steps away from walking out the door. I don’t know that I would have ever found myself back in the kitchen.

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So did you look forward to meals? Not really, I used to go to my best friends’ house. They were these two Italian-American brothers. I would always eat at their house on Sunday nights, because I knew they would have delicious southern Italian meals. So, I would always come home late for dinner on Sundays, but my mother didn’t know why. So, you obviously loved food as a kid. This is before food was important in this country. It’s only in the last 15 or 20 years or so, really, that food in this country has caught up to the rest of the world. How have American foods and restaurants evolved in the last 20 years, and how big a role did you and your launching of the Mesa Grill have in it? I became enthralled with the food from the Southwest by working with Jonathan Waxman, who now has Barbuto, an Italian restaurant of sorts. But his first restaurant was California Southwestern cuisine, so lots of fresh dried chili peppers and stuff like that, and in New York we had never seen that before. At the same time, there was a Mexican restaurant explosion happening in New York, but not good Mexican restaurants. People were getting a flavor of what Mexican ingredients might be. I fell in love with those ingredients, because they were lighting up my taste buds. People seemed to feel the same for the 23-year run of Mesa Grill. And you started working at Miracle Grill after that? Yes, the owners of the restaurant said that they wanted a Mexican restaurant, and I said, ”Well, if you want a

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And then you went to the French Culinary Institute, but did you ever envision that you would be a great chef who changes the way people look at American food? Certainly not. I always had big dreams and big goals, and even today I think that’s the only way I know how to live my life. Obviously Jonathan is my hands-on mentor—I worked with him for three years—but I think that Wolfgang Puck really changed the way we look at food in this country in a way that was revolutionary. He basically said, “Great food does not have to be in a stodgy old French restaurant. It can be fun, it can be whimsical, and it can be paired and executed perfectly.” Wolfgang had a big influence on giving people like me a profession. You left Miracle Grill to open Mesa Grill, where you received tremendous accolades. When did you decide, “This is my cuisine, this is what I’m contributing and calling my own!” Miracle Grill was this underdog restaurant in the East

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Village in a time when people did not want to go to the East Village unless you had a bodyguard. When I went to Mesa Grill, it was immediately a different environment. It was on Fifth Avenue, south of Flatiron, so the neighborhood was very different–the space was much bigger, it was much more expensive–it was like going from the minor leagues to the major leagues. This was my chance, and I had a great team with me, because my partner Jerry Kretchmer is one of the most observant people I’ve ever met. He and I designed the restaurant together, and it was exactly what I wanted it to be: a big New York City restaurant that wasn’t overpriced, where people could have a great time and leave with their taste buds dancing. When you opened Bolo in 1993, it was another bold move to Iberian cuisine. What was your motivation? Well, that was 20 years ago. Bolo had a wonderful 15year run and it closed because they knocked the building down. It had been a place I knew called Pesca, which was a popular Italian seafood restaurant. Danny Meyer told me that he met his wife there; they were both waiting tables. So he used to come to Bolo because of that. At the time, there was an Italian trattoria and a French bistro on every corner and I kept thinking, “What happened to Spain?” There are wonderful ingredients, wonderful food [and] dishes. Why Spain, though? I was just thinking that it’s the most underrepresented country in Europe. There were some Spanish restaurants serving paella and bad sangria, but that was just for the American palette. I wanted to steal the flavors and ingredients and create this menu that I thought New York might be interested in, and then Bolo was born. When we opened, people were like, “So do you have enchiladas there?”, and I said, “No. That’s Mexican food, this is Spanish food.” But it was ahead of its time. People loved that restaurant, so now Gato. It’s been five or six years since Bolo closed, and I think that in some way if Bolo was still living, the evolution of the restaurant would be what Gato is today, and it will continue to evolve. Why the name Gato, which means cat in Spanish? My partner, Laurence, called and said to me, “I’ve found this space, you’ve got to come check this out.” So we go down, and we’re waiting for the broker in front of the space, and this big red cat walks under my feet almost as if he was walking into the restaurant. I said, “You know if we do this restaurant, you just named the restaurant.” Gato, however, is more than just Spanish; it embraces all the Mediterranean flavors. I’ve traveled a lot through Europe. So there are Spanish influences, Italian influences, a little Greek and some of those rocking Tunisian flavors…like harrisa; things like that, because I love those kinds of flavors. There are rice dishes like paella, but there is also a risotto, a pasta dish or two, shrimp and mushrooms coming out of the oven. We have some exotic pizzas. It’s got the whole Mediterranean thing happening.

What dish, in your opinion, is the one that makes it decidedly “Bobby Flay”? That’s such a hard question to answer. Basically the customers decide what that dish is going to be. I think the dish that people have been really excited about, however, is the paella dish that we make with wild mushrooms and kale–it’s vegetarian and a great side dish as well to any dish on the menu. Most people order it for the table. Are you thinking about a whole roasted pig and things like that? Definitely some suckling pigs, and we also do some paellas family style and fun stuff like that. There are so many ideas. I did my best to control myself so Gato didn’t have 500 items on the menu, but I guess that’s a good problem to have. It’s really been interesting devising the menu. The thing I love about this food is that it’s rustic, it’s gutsy, it’s really simply plated. There isn’t even a speck of molecular cuisine in this restaurant. What is your thought about molecular gastronomy? I think of molecular cuisine as clever. There is a difference between clever and delicious. Sometimes it is both. I think Michael Voltaggio in LA does a very good job of utilizing some molecular tricks up his sleeve to finish dishes, but his cuisine is very versed in classic foundation. It needs to have foundation to it, in my opinion. What has been your proudest professional moment? Getting three stars at Bolo. It was a great, fun moment for me, my staff and for the customers. Everybody feels like they’re part of it. You haven’t brought the burger concept to New York, and you have 18 now. I can’t believe I haven’t tasted one of your incredible burgers. Is this on purpose? The only reason I would open a burger place in NY is because my wife, Stephanie, gives me such a hard time about not having one here. If we found a good space, we’d definitely do it. I wanted to prove the concept outside of New York first, and I think we’ve been able to do that. Does Stephanie cook? She [has] about five dishes that she makes, and they are always good. I love when she cooks. She gets fully into it. She doesn’t let me touch the stove. . .She always does a great job, [and] she has a great palate. It’s not the Iron Palate, but it’s a good palate. I’m sure it’s phenomenal. So what are some of those five dishes? What’s your favorite of the five? Well, she does this for my birthday every year--she cooks me this filet mignon with this crazy technique. She marinates it in, I’m not sure, garlic and Worcestershire sauce and other things. She uses the center of the tenderloin. Then she puts it under the broiler for like 20 minutes or something, and then she wraps it in foil. So it’s crusted on the outside, then she wraps it so it continues to cook through. Then she lets it sit there for an hour, and she takes it and she slices it, and it’s perfect every single time. Then she serves jalapeno cheese grits that she bakes, and buttermilk cream pie. She’s good. That’s my birthday dinner.

Who are your favorite chef ’s nowadays? It hasn’t changed a lot for me. I love Daniel, I love JeanGeorges. But these are guys that I sort of came up with in NY. I like Andrew Carmellini and the food at Laconda Verde. I go to Keith McNally’s restaurants like Morandi with my wife a lot, and we also go to Balthazar. We went to Minetta Tavern the other night. Bar Americain is approaching its 10-year anniversary. How do you see it evolving from here? Bar Americain celebrates American regional food, but it’s plated in a simple European brasserie style. It’s a restaurant where I change the menu from time to time based on seasonality or to sort of freshen up the dishes, but a lot of the dishes here have become classics because this is a place that people think of as a staple restaurant. If they crave the cioppino, they know it’s going to be on the menu. We have a menu of steaks, and you know our fries and blue cheese potato chips. These are dishes that can’t leave the menu, so there’s probably a foundation of about 40 to 50 percent of the menu that will probably always stay the same.

garlic, but these are my renditions of it. I’m inspired by classic dishes. You try to hold the authenticity to its highest level and then put your own spin on it. What’s your advice for aspiring chefs who want to be TV stars as well? I don’t want to sound like a hypocrite, because I’ve made a living and part of my career on television. However, it’s not the most important thing to me by far. Because TV and media have become so prolific in food, it’s made people want to be in this business, which is a great thing. On the flip side, some people get into it because they want to be famous. If you want to be a star on TV, it’s a lot easier to go be a reality star. If you want to be a star on TV in terms of food, learn how to cook well. Work for great people that you respect and become an asset to them, but also gather all the experience you can.

How do you keep in shape and stay healthy with so many projects? I haven’t always been fit. About 6 or 7 years ago, I looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t like this. I need to change this.” So I do a lot of things. I run, I cycle, I do all kinds of body weight exercises. Not as much as I should. I’ve always been a runner. I’ve run a few marathons. That’s sort of how I keep the calories off as best I can, and it’s good for my mental state as well. I did something for FoodNetwork.com called Bobby Flay Fit. It’s a web series about how I kind of try and stay in shape and [watch] what I eat and don’t eat. What is you inspiration for new dishes? Do you compose recipes in your sleep? That definitely happens. I dream about food. There is no getting away from it. It’s what I do for a living. It’s going to be a part of my dreams and nightmares. I’m inspired by other people, dishes that I eat, menus that I read, magazines, travel especially. It’s like Grant Achatz, who is that great chef in Chicago, who said, “If it’s been done, we don’t do it.” I didn’t invent paella or shrimp and DOWNTOWNMAGAZINENYC.COM

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CITY BITES | RESTAURANT PROFILE

FIRST CLASS, SECOND COURSE LE BILBOQUET: A FAMILIAR TASTE IN UPPER EAST SIDE FRENCH DINING GETS A SHINY NEW SETTING BY KARINE BAKHOUM

f you’ve got a yearning for old world elegance and luxury surroundings in a classic New York setting, look no further than the Upper East Side’s Le Bilboquet. Recently relocated from its original location just blocks away, the new restaurant retains the old elegance but provides twice the space. Filled with elegant men in tailored suits and women draped in fur, this Mad Men-like setting was welcomed back when it reopened by a long list of regulars who mourned its brief passing. Famed restaurateur Philippe Delgrange returns with an array of three-star partners, including Ronald Perelman, Steven Witkoff, and Eric Clapton. The high-powered partners enlisted the aid of famed interior designer, Carolina Von Humboldt of CVH Interiors, whose luxury design pedigree includes such tony locations as the Estée Lauder offices, as well as numerous upscale residential properties in Manhattan, the Hamptons and Mexico City. “The legacy of Le Bilboquet is not only alive but thriving at this new location. It’s three times the size and yet tables are full,” Delgrange says. “As a restaurateur this is not only a relief but heartwarming to see all of my friends in one room enjoying life.” Delgrange reaffirmed his commitment to excellent service to the New York community by signing on Executive Chef Julien Jouhannaud, the culinary face of Alain Ducasse restaurants for more than a decade. His delicacies have been a favorite at such culinary Meccas as France’s Jacques Maximan Restaurant, as well as Monaco’s Louis XV Restaurant. His marquee menu items include such dishes as his famed Le Tartare de Boeuf Frites et Salades, Navarin D’Agneau (lamb stew) and the popular Le Poulet Cajun (thin slices of marinated chicken in an herb compound butter jus. Le Bilboquet has been an Upper East Side destination for more than a decade. The new location now opens up that delicious opportunity to a wider range of foodies and fans of French dining in a comfortable American setting. Bon Appetit!

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOESEPH AMELLA JR.

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ubrovnik was shrouded in fog as my plane approached the airport, but by the time we had hit the road, the clouds had lifted, and I found myself gaping at magnificent views of forested peninsulas jutting into a glassy Adriatic Sea the color of cornflowers. As we rounded a bend, the medieval storybook town came into view with a white glow against the blue sea. Perched on a rocky outcropping, Villa Agave was originally built as a summer home for a 19th-century archaeologist, Sir Arthur Evans, who must have loved the irony of setting his villa atop the remains of a 13thcentury chapel. Today, the antique-filled villa—with its five romantic stone terraces, exposed wooden beams and private beach

“There’s no real sign —an arrow printed with the words “cold drinks” points to an opening carved into the wall—but the view is worth the search.”

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in a secluded location—has become a favorite among celebrities, including Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman and Francis Ford Coppola. However, secluded doesn’t mean remote. Dubrovnik’s old town is just a ten-minute walk away from the villa. Far from being a standard tourist attraction hemmed by stone walls, Dubrovnik is alive. Within those walls, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments, churches, fountains and monasteries are interspersed with restaurants, shops and cafes, many of which are topped by apartments. There is also art to be seen in Dubrovnik’s charming galleries, particularly the exuberant, ocean-themed paintings on display at Stjepko Art Atelier, and Romana Milutin Fabris’ colorful works on paper and fabric. During the spring and summer, concerts are held in historic churches. There are fairs on the Stradun—the wide main street—and festivals take over the Revelin Fortress. Outdoor restaurants abound as well. I loved the tiny fried sardines that locals pop into their mouths like popcorn; Buffet Kamenice’s version arrived hot, crispy and barely dusted with crumbs. Then there’s El Kopun, which sits in an unpaved courtyard accessible by climbing a set of stairs that are modeled after Rome’s Spanish Steps. Here, tiny glasses of Croatian brandy are served in the traditional style, meaning before dinner instead of after. Whatever the season, locals flock to Buza Bar,

where tables perch on cliffs and boulders overlooking the sea. There’s no real sign—an arrow printed with the words “cold drinks” points to an opening carved into the wall—but the view is worth the search. At night, live music accompanies the sound of the crashing surf. The market was bustling the Saturday morning we drove to Gruz Harbor for our yacht tour of the coast, a reminder of how far this region has come since its days as part of the USSR and, more recently, the Balkan Wars. As we boarded, young families strolled past, balancing produce-filled bags with steaming lattes and stroller handles. Motoring out of the protected harbor and passing massive cruise ships along the way, we watched the Adriatic open up before us and offer full-on views of the dramatic shoreline, which alternates between barren, rocky slopes and cool, forested hills that surround glittering coves painted every shade of blue. Although our first destination was Korta Katarina, a winery in the coastal town of Orebic that produces traditional Dalmatian wines, the captain gave in to our pleas and pulled into one of the tiny bays so we could float in the calm water. After a tour and tasting at the winery—we were charmed by the lively Plavac Mali—our next stop was Korcula, the sleepy isle where Marco Polo was born. Here, laundry hangs across narrow streets from second-story windows to be dried by the sea breezes, while in tiny shops owned by the same families for generations, jewelers use hairthin strands of gold and silver to weave ornate filigree shapes. Outdoor restaurants line the shady promenade set with narrow staircases leading to rocky beaches where open fishing boats sit at anchor as their owners deliver the day’s catch, slipping past couples sipping local wines on their way. To the south lies the peaceful town of Cavtat with its postcard-worthy waterfront and pine-covered hills. It is a quiet but powerful magnet for celebrities, who arrive on their own chartered yachts to swim in the Adriatic and perhaps take in a soccer match at one of the cafes along the waterfront. Elizabeth Taylor was charmed by the village of Cavtat, and more recently, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Solange Knowles, as well as Tom Cruise and Jon Bon Jovi, have visited. After arriving by car, we got our bearings by hiking to the historic Racic Family Mausoleum, which sits at the top of the highest hill in the city and offers views of the bay with its twin peninsulas jutting into the sea. From there we hiked through a pine-scented forest to the beach, with its shady walking path and cerulean water. In the rabbit warren of streets that comprised the old town, we walked past 15th-century homes tucked behind stone walls covered with riots of pink-blooming bougainvillea vines. Back at Villa Agave, cool breezes pushed us indoors for dinner. Although the table had been set on the terrace, the staff had us reseated within minutes, bringing wraps so we could enjoy the fresh air through the French doors. Through the windows, Dubrovnik twinkled in the distance. Cameras came out, and again and again we tried to capture the scene, but the serene ambience remained elusive. As with the dinner and the wine, we would just have to rely on our memories. Or return.

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DOWNTOWN ON | PASSPORT SHOPPING

he many boutiques sprinkled throughout the walkable neighborhood offer an eclectic variety of goods suitable for Brooklyn enthusiasts, trend-setters and interior decorators alike.

STEWART/STAND DESIGN STORE 141A Front Street Ideal for picking up unique trinkets and treasures, this iconic DUMBO destination carries quirky, fun and locally designed Brooklyn-themed gifts.

ZOË 68 Washington Street For the luxury-loving fashionista, this store offers a mosaic of designer garments. Big name brands such as Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent are carried. Zoë brings opulent fashion outside of Manhattan.

HALF PINT CITIZENS 41 Washington Street For the mini-fashionista, Half Pint Citizens offers adorable children’s wear and includes an eco-friendly clothing section. This store is the perfect back-to-school shopping spot for the little ones.

JOURNEY 72 Front Street This beautiful loft space has spectacular, hand-selected home products. Journey sources locally handmade and global furnishings from Brooklyn artisans and exotic locales. Be sure to stop in and take a trip around the world at Journey.

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n warm fall days when the weather is ideal, enjoy the colorfulleavesandrecreationalsportsoutsideatBrooklyn Bridge Park. When the weather gets crisper, head indoors to the many event spaces hosting various enriching experiences such as book readings, performing arts shows and art exhibitions that prove that DUMBO is Brooklyn’s unexpected cultural hub.

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own Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass (DUMBO) is one of Brooklyn’s premier neighborhoods, filled with fantastic food, local art, the newly renovated Brooklyn Bridge Park and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.

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What was once an industrial hub of factories and warehouses for Robert Gair’s cardboard empire is now home to converted residential lofts, unique stores and event spaces. As DUMBO develops, its old industrial charm and cobblestoned streets remain the backdrop of the energetic neighborhood

334 Furman St Stroll through the beautifully renovated landmark and take advantage of all the park has to offer. Embrace your inner child with a game of pickup basketball or handball, rollerskating, bocce ball, or shuffle board at Pier 2. If you prefer water sports, take out a kayak between Piers 1 and 2. At the Main Street entrance of the park, take a whirl on the restored Jane’s Carousel, the park’s spectacular 1922 gem.

THE POWERHOUSE ARENA 37 Main Street Enjoy reading at this book haven with 20-foot ceilings and expansive windows. The PowerHouse Arena is a perfect venue to enjoy the written and spoken word.

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29 Jay Street DUMBO’s recent history is rooted in a commitment to providing space for New York City artists. St. Anne’s Warehouse honors this commitment by hosting a slew of theater and concert acts. The Warehouse is known for its multi-disciplinary performances and surprisingly sophisticated Puppet Lab.

111 Front Street One of DUMBO’s main eateries, this scrumptious spot is perfect for spending a lazy morning over brunch with friends. Their signature brunch dish, whimsically named “Egg in a Cloud,” features whipped egg whites around a baked yolk, lounging atop toasted brioche, with melted fontina cheese. The dish is then smoked and served with a side of sautéed spinach.

THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE Launch your introduction to DUMBO from the neighborhood’s most iconic landmark: the Brooklyn Bridge. Take in an aerial view of the neighborhood as you conquer the mile-long walk across the bridge from Manhattan.

THE MANHATTAN BRIDGE The intersection of Washington and Front Streets affords beautiful views of the Empire State Building as it stands perfectly aligned under the arch of the Manhattan Bridge. Take a moment to absorb this wonderful perspective and snap a couple of photos.

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UMBO plays host to a plethora of dining establishments featuring a vast array of tasty bites to satisfy a range of cravings. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert your taste buds crave, DUMBO has it all.

BROOKLYN ROASTING COMPANY 25 Jay Street One of the borough’s best coffee shops, Brooklyn Roasting Company imports coffee beans from countries such as Guatemala, Indonesia and Ethiopia. Coffee connoisseurs can come in for a freshly brewed cup or purchase 12 oz. cans or 5 lb. bags to bring home for a chilly autumn morning.

JULIANA’S PIZZA 19 Old Fulton Street Make your way over to Juliana’s Pizza for lunch at the leader among authentic Brooklyn pizzas. If you’re lucky, Patsy, the owner will even make an appearance, chat with you for a bit, and offer you some complimentary homemade cookies. ATRIUM 15 Main Street Check out DUMBO’s new addition, Atrium, which recently opened after the initial space was flooded during Hurricane Sandy. After finishing off the once-damaged location with a “living” green wall and an exposed kitchen, Atrium’s owners have found success with a menu of modern American food that represents the best of Brooklyn. GRAN ELÉCTRICA 5 Front Street Gran Eléctrica is known for its award-winning margaritas. On a warm autumn night the outdoor garden is the perfect place to relax and unwind with a date or a group of friends.

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ociety has always been two gaited,” said the late, legendary, bisexual couturier Charles James. R. Couri Hay, who loaned a group of his James drawings to the designer’s recent retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has mounted a new show entitled “Charles James: Beneath The Dress” at the National Arts Club. Hay’s extensive collection of fashion and erotic drawings was organized by the Club’s Office of Fine Arts under the direction of Dianne B. Bernhard. The splashy opening, which also included vintage photographs by Anton Perich, was hosted by Cornelia Guest, Amanda Hearst, Anne Hearst McInerney, Patricia Hearst Shaw, Gillian Hearst Simonds and Kimberly Rockefeller. nationalartsclub.org • James Franco and Julia Stiles’ plays held their closing parties at The Lenora, whose partners include Michael Strahan, Noel Ashman, Luis Guzman, Ethan Browne and Michael Bregman. theleonoranyc.com • DJ Chelsea Leyland spun for Victoria’s Secret model Kasia Struss, Nicole DiCocco, Dale Noelle, Dr. Kenneth Mark, Leesa Rowland and DJ Alex Cecil at the opening of HAUS, Tribeca’s new ultra lounge. haus-nyc.com • Hoteliers Brandon and Hank Freid opened Tender, a sexy restaurant and lounge in the Sanctuary Hotel. tendernyc.com • Over one billion dollars worth of treasures were featured at The New York Art, Antique and Jewelry Show. nyfallshow.com

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PILES OF SURVIVAL GEAR, SUCH AS MEDICINES, CRACKERS AND FOOD WAIT FOR A COLD WAR NUCLEAR EMERGENCY THAT NEVER OCCURRED INSIDE A NUCLEAR DISASTER SHELTER IN NEW YORK MARCH 21, 2006.

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THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE’S BEST KEPT SECRET

BY MAYA PREJBISZ

estled in the foundation of the Brooklyn Bridge, a secret bomb shelter dwells that dates back to the 1950s when the Cold War threat was prominent. The hidden room was constructed as a preventative measure in case of Soviet or Cuban nuclear attack. In 2006, approximately 50 years after its construction, the previously undiscovered safety retreat was unearthed during a routine inspection of the bridge. Inside the tiny shelter, provisions intended to prolong survival in case of nuclear fallout—blankets, non-perishable food items, medical supplies—were stockpiled throughout the small expanse. The concealed room was excavated, and its contents were carefully removed after workers discovered them and determined they posed no safety risk. This room is a time capsule of the past, silently awaiting a call to use beneath those who traverse the Brooklyn Bridge.

HOLIDAY 2014

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