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What a great time to live in Lower Manhattan! This summer there will be plenty to do in Downtown with the opening of Saks, The Four Seasons, Westfield, Eataly and the new Pier 17, not to mention a slew of exciting concerts and art and cultural activities from the Lower East Side to FiDi, Chelsea to Brookfield Place. So don’t close your eyes for one second because you will surely miss something. For the past six and a half years we have been boasting about Downtown as the epicenter of NYC and now it’s more apparent than ever that Downtown is the new black! Keep an eye out for the Fall issue as we go into more detail with the very people and corporations who made this Renaissance happen. But for now let’s just enjoy summer. Make sure go to our online calendar to get the latest in all of the many concerts, festivals and events at your disposal from sailing and paddle boarding on the Hudson to free dance classes and Shakespeare in the park, or just sitting outside in the many outdoor restaurants and bars. In this issue pull up a hammock and read about our cover talent Julia Stiles. We got up close and personal with the blonde beauty and native New Yorker in L.A. as she discusses her interest in directing and her starring turn in the latest installment of the blockbuster action franchise, Jason Bourne. Ladies, can you spell Cristiano? Yes, check out the devastatingly handsome soccer star who has the most social media followers on the planet. He’s joined by six World Cup winners who came to support the Youri Djorkaeff Foundation, which the retired Red Bulls star runs to help underprivileged city kids. And you’re never too old for a carousel ride. So go ’round and ’round with Downtown as we take a spin on the stunning SeaGlass carousel with our colorful summer fashion editorial, shot right here in Battery Park. A special thank you to Ami Abramson owner of the carousel and Warrie Price, President and Founder of The Battery Conservancy, for making this shoot possible. So this summer don’t let the great divide of the Westside Highway or a quick subway ride hinder you from venturing back and forth to discover every part of Downtown. A big thank you to Matt Coppa for sitting in as acting Editor-in-Chief. We appreciate your experience while leading us though our summer issue. Also to Darren Paltrowitz for stepping up each and every day. Stay for as long as you would like!

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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 become not only 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.

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

LOUISE PHILLIPS FORBES

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Halstead Property For more than 27 years, Louise Phillips Forbes has been an industry leader in the NYC real estate market. A multi-time winner of Halstead’s esteemed Broker of the Year award with career sales in excess of $2.5 billion, she is considered one of the elite power brokers representing buyers and sellers worldwide. Luxury developers have relied on Louise as both an advisor and onsite sales director, and to date she has successfully completed over 30 development projects.

LAURA FORESE, M.D.

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center Dr. Forese is responsible for programs, operations and strategic direction of medical, surgical and psychiatric beds on two campuses. Dr. Forese graduated from Princeton University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and holds a degree in health services management. She is a Trustee of Princeton University and active in charitable organizations.

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Former Chair, Manhattan Community Board 1 Unanimously elected Chair in June 2012, she previously served six years as the Vice Chair and seven years as the Chair of 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,” which was released in January 2013.

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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. His creative vision has been integral to Splashlight’s growth into a multi-million-dollar corporation over the 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.

ALBERT M. LEFKOVITS, M.D., P.C. Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine The co-director of the Cosmetic Dermatology Post-Graduate Surgical Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Lefkovits is listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and Science and Engineering. He sits on the scientific advisory boards of the Skin Cancer Foundation and the Foundation Society of Greater New York, and is known for his work with skin cancer detection and treatment.

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.

KIRK MYERS

CEO, The DOGPOUND Growing up, Kirk was a shy kid from Kansas City who fed his personal insecurities with candy bars and junk food, ballooning to more than 300 pounds on a 5’7” frame. He struggled to keep up socially and athletically. His poor dietary habits had finally made his health hit rock bottom. His doctors placed him on a diet of green vegetables, and after completely changing his lifestyle and focusing on fitness, Myers lost 125 pounds and built an impressive body of work. Kirk is a top trainer to celebrities, athletes and professionals.

DREW NIEPORENT

Founder and Chairperson, Myriad Restaurant Group One of New York’s most accomplished and renowned restaurateurs, “The Mayor of Wall 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 to launch the TriBeCa Film Festival.

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Executive Vice President, Anat Gerstein, Inc. Every time relatives and friends visit New York City, Lower Manhattan is one of the key places Simmons recommends. Within one square mile, it has everything from history to ingenuity. He’s lived in NYC for nearly two decades, working with the Downtown Alliance and now The Rink at Brookfield Place. He has 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.

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The internationally renowned photographer opened his New York studio in 1996 and has never looked back. Barker is highly regarded for his 17 seasons as a photographer and judge on America’s Next Top Model, which airs in over 140 countries and has a 100 million viewers NIGEL BARKER each week. Barker has a strong presence The internationally-renowned in fashion and entertainment,photographer but also opened New York film, studiodocumentaries in 1996 and has directs andhis produces looked back. is highly regarded andnever commercials forBarker clients and internafor charitable his 17 seasons as photographer and judge tional organizations. on America’s Next Top Model, which airs in over 140 countries and has 100 million viewers each week. He also hosted Oxygen Network’s The Face, starring alongside Naomi Campbell. Barker’s presence in fashion and entertainment PHILIPPE REYNAUD has resulted in his own show on VH1, The Shot. Discovered by famed photographer, He also directs and produces films, docuMario Testino in commercials Paris, Philippe has modmentaries and for clients and eledinternational for top global brands including Louis charitable organizations. Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Rolex, Calvin Klein. He has become a top photographer learnREYNAUD ing PHILIPPE from such luminaries as Bruce Weber, Discovered by famed photographer, Peter Beard and Patrick Demarchelier. He Mario Testino in Paris, Philippe has modeled has shot several features and covers for top global brands including Louis Vuitton, for Downtown. Ralph Lauren, Rolex, Calvin Klein. He has become a top photographer, learning from such luminaries as Bruce Weber, Peter Beard and Patrick Demarchelier. He has shot several features and covers for Downtown.

MARINA BARLAGE

Originally from Brazil, Marina is a wellrespected creative director. She is the founder of creative22, a boutique design studio based inBARLAGE Manhattan, which serves MARINA Originally from Brazil,beauty Marina is a wellinternational fashion, and design respected creativeofdirector. She is the camclients. The launch two fragrance founder of creative22, a boutique design paigns for Oscar de la Renta is among studio based Manhattan, which serves her recent work.inMarina is also a jewelry international beauty and design designer with afashion, self-titled collection. clients. The launch of two fragrance campaigns for Oscar de la Renta is among her recent work. Marina is also a jewelry designer with a self-titled collection.

RAQUEL SALAzAR

Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Raquel received a compact camera from her RAQUEL SALAZAR Born in Belo Brazil,girl Raquel father when sheHorizonte, was a young and receivedthe a compact camera from her it changed way she communicates when she a young girlvisual and arts withfather the world. Herwas passion for changed theworld way she communicates anditthe fashion took her to New the world. Her passion visual artsthe York,with where she resides. Shefor attended and the fashion world at took herYork to New Photography Program New Film York, where she resides. She the Academy and developed an attended exceptional Photography New York Film amount of skillsProgram in digitalatmanipulation and developed an exceptional andAcademy retouching. Fashion and street style amount of skills in digital manipulation are what she most enjoys shooting. and retouching. Fashion and street style are what she enjoys shooting most.

DANIEL BLANIK DANIEL BLANIK

A New Jersey based sports travel A New Jersey-based sportsand and travel photographer whose ranges photographer whoseexperience experience ranges fromfrom shooting professional shooting professional athletes athletes toto capturing expressionon on a youngster’s capturing thethe expression face as heface or she a soccer ball, Blanik youngster's askicks he or she kicks loves the of sports photography. a soccer ball,excitement Blanik loves the excitement Traveling also gives himTraveling an opportunity of sports photography. also to photograph and show—through his eyes— gives him an opportunity to photograph and exciting places. andmany showexotic -- through his eye -- many exotic and exciting places.

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Freddie Leiba has been a fashion authority, beginning his career in London and moving to New York City in the 1970s. During his career, Leiba has styled some of the world’s most iconic photographs, including Madonna with the gold suit, Diana Ross with a tank top, and 16-year-old Brook FREDDIE Shield for LEIBA INTERVIEW Magazine. He has Freddie Leiba has been a fashion authority, also styled campaigns for notable brands beginning his career in London and moving like Clinique, Cover Girl and L’Oreal, to New York in the 1970s. During his as well as being a creative director career, Leiba has styled some of the world’sfor Harper’s Bazaar and Allure magazines. most iconic photographs, including Madonna with the gold suit, Diana Ross with a tank top, and 16-year-old Brooke Shields for INTERVIEW Magazine. He has also styled campaigns for RIK SINGLEY notable brands like Clinique, Cover Girl and After as living nine years, Rikfor L’Oreal, well in as NYC beingfor a creative director Harper’s Bazaar and Allure magazines. Singley realized the city had taught him everything he didn't know. Photography is a microcosm of his existence and allows him to play a part in the life of his subjects, even for just a moment, through his RIK SINGLEY interpretation viayears, the lens. A After living in Newand Yorkaesthetic City for nine Los Angeles, he studied journalRiknative Singleyofrealized the city had taught him ism at Cal Long Beach everything he State didn’t University know. Photography is a and microcosm of his existence allowsCollege him to of photography at the Artand Center play a part in the life of hisHe’s subjects, even for Design Pasadena. currently working just a moment, through his interpretation and between Los Angeles and NYC and lives aesthetic the and lens. two A native of Los Angeles, with hisviawife sons. he studied journalism at Cal State University Long Beach and photography at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He’s currently working between Los Angeles and New York DAVID COTTEBLANCHE and lives with his wife and two This talented Parisian hairsons. stylist to the stars launched the concept of late-night pampering when he opened the Red Market DAVID Salon inCOTTEBLANCHE Miami and New York in 2005. His This talented Parisian hair in stylist to the fashion work has been seen high-end stars launched concept late-night shows and the in top titlesofsuch as Marie Claire, pampering when he opened the Red Allure, and ELLE. His talents areMarket called on Salon in Miami and New York in 2005. His often at Splashlight Studios. work has been seen in high-end fashion shows and in top titles such as Marie Claire, Allure, and ELLE. His talents are called on often at Splashlight Studios.

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The summer is looking bright thanks to Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses, whose flagship store is located on Howard Street. Visible hardware, reflective colorful lenses and matted modern shapes are a few of the newest eyewear trends seen on the faces of New Yorkers. Offering unique collections such “Super Andy Warhol: The Iconic Series,” Retrosuperfuture gives customers exactly what its name implies: an atypical pairing of vintage and space age that will put all eyes on you. (www.retrosuperfuture.com)

Retrosuperfuture The summer is looking bright thanks to Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses, whose flagship store is located on Howard Street. Visible hardware, reflective colorful lenses and matted modern shapes are a few of the newest eyewear trends seen on the faces of New Yorkers. Offering unique collections such “Super Andy Warhol: The Iconic Series,” Retrosuperfuture gives customers exactly what its name implies: an atypical pairing of vintage and space age that will put all eyes on you. (www.retrosuperfuture.com)

Lybethras world of of Lybethras Lybethras bikinis before heading Dive into the world to the beach this summer. Their exotic handmade designs take inspiration from all over the globe with bold South American prints and colors fit for the rainbow. Add a pair of Lybethras Brigite Pants to your beach bag essentials. Reminiscent of 70’s boho style with their delicate lace and day – a wide flair, they’re perfect to throw on for a long day— night – on the beach. (www.lybethras.com) or night—on

Loeffler Randall With footwear and handbag collections, thethe power couple behind Withtheir theirmodern modern footwear and handbag collections, power couple behind Loeffler have created a brand known forfor LoefflerRandall, Randall,Jessie JessieRandall Randalland andBrian BrianMurphy Murphy have created a brand known elegance and effortless design loved byby both fashion influencers eleganceininananunderstated understated and effortless design loved both fashion influencers and women. Keeping attention to every element thatthat goesgoes intointo their andstylish, stylish,modern modern women. Keeping attention to every element products, each style feels special unique. (www.loefflerrandall.com) their products, each style feels and special and unique. (www.loefflerrandall.com)

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Harbor School Regatta Set your sails for the Sixth Annual Harbor School Regatta on September 16. Hosted by the New York Harbor Foundation, Governors Island will host hundreds of sailors and supporters for a day on the water. Attendees can steer towards cocktails, light bites and networking, with the event’s proceeds directly funding programs for the students of New York Harbor School, New York City’s only maritime-oriented public high school.

Shakespeare in the Park

Privacy

Jazz Age Lawn Party

The beloved free Central Park tradition will run through to August 14, and this year Tony-winning director Daniel Sullivan will produce an installment of Shakespeare’s tragedy Troilus and Cressida. Set in the later years of the Trojan War, this modern epic tells the tale of young romance and revenge as the heroes of the Iliad—Ajax, Ulysses and Achilles—debate whether to keep fighting or to return to the beautiful captive Helen.

Known for portraying the boy wizard Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe is proving once again that he has more to offer than just wand-waving incantations. He will star alongside Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live) in Privacy, an Off-Broadway play inspired by the government surveillance revelations made by Edward Snowden; which is miles apart from playwright James Graham’s previous work, Finding Neverland. Performances are scheduled to run through August.

Time travel back to the 1920s at the annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, which will be transformed into a Prohibition Era paradise for August 13–14. Back for its 11th run, this year’s party will serve up a great mix of Gin Rickeys, flapper dresses and vintage suits, and events such as the Charleston Dance Off and the High Court Pie Contest. Guests can also take a stroll down Colonel’s Row and marvel over vintage portraits, antique gramophones, and a vintage car exhibition.

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The Smile Since 2009, this hidden gem at 26 Bond Street with a rustic basement setting, has been dishing out creatively-flavored favorites with a Mediterranean twist. The kitchen is run by the talented chef Melia Marden, whose menu is filled with seemingly-simple recipes based upon fresh ingredients. Your taste buds can expect to go on a journey full of light, refreshing, and hearty yet healthy servings of bruschettas with ricotta and plum, fava beans and beyond-tender brisket. (www.thesmilenyc.com)

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Ample Hills Our favorite Brooklyn creamery has finally hit Downtown and just in time for summer! Their new location at Bubby’s High Line, located at 73 Gansevoort Street, means you no longer have to trek over the Brooklyn Bridge to enjoy the signature Ample Hills flavors of Salted Crack Caramel and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. It may be dangerous for swimsuit season, but after one spoonful, you won’t care! (www.amplehills.com)

Mochidoki Go beyond plain old vanilla ice cream and try a delectably different treat with mochi ice creams from Mochidoki. Their desserts range from rich and creamy, to fresh and fruity with a perfect combination of cold ice cream, nestled in a layer of soft and chewy dough, making for desserts that are both fun and light. (www.mochidoki.com)

Neuhaus Chocolate As one of the original chocolatiers, Neuhaus knows how to make decadent and hard-to-put-down chocolates, truffles, pralines and their specialized BonBons and Manons. Order one of their popular collections online and, we promise, Neuhaus will have chocolate-loving hearts melting in no time! (www.neuhauschocolate.com)

Explore Cuisine’s Pasta Put a healthier twist on your tried-and-true family recipes with Explore Cuisine’s bean and pulse pasta. Made from lentils, chickpeas and various beans, Explore Cuisine’s pasta options are high in protein, fiber and iron. In addition, the pastas are all certified gluten-free, vegan and made with all organic ingredients. Best of all? They’re delicioso! (www.explorecuisine.com)

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Louise Vongerichten (Head of Business Development at Chefs Club), Gabby Karan De Felice (Owner of Tutto il Giorno) and Grace A. Capobianco.

Louise Phillips Forbes (Halstead Property), Aleksandra Lacka and designer Donna Karan.

Grace A. Capobianco and designer Donna Karan (Urban Zen).

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Five Boro Bike Tour with Splashlight Studios Downtown Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO/Publisher Grace A. Capobianco was invited to ride with Splashlight Studios as they participated in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour presented by REI. Bikers rode through car-free streets to benefit free bike education programs.

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Youri Djorkaeff Foundation (YDF) Soccer Charity Event Downtown helped sponsor the Youri Djorkaeff Foundation (YDF) Soccer Charity Event. The foundation raises money for children living in underprivileged neighborhoods.

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RONALDO SCORES THE SOCCER SUPERSTAR LOOKS LIKE HE’S CARVED OUT OF STONE, RIGHT UP UNTIL HE STREAKS PAST YOU TO SCORE THE GAME-WINNING GOAL.

You don’t have to be a soccer fan to be enamored with Cristiano Ronaldo. When Downtown caught up with the international star, it was easy to see how his model good looks, chiseled physique and limitless athletic ability have made him transcend the most popular sport in the world. Sponsored by industry leading brands including Nike, Tag Heuer and Emporio Armani, on February 24th, he achieved a singular distinction in today’s social media mad world: he gained 200 million followers on all social media platforms, the most of any athlete on the globe. From his famous underwear ads, to his dynamite speed and dribbling through the left wing on the attack, Ronaldo has become the face of soccer. And he’s not just a pretty one. He won back to back Ballon D’oro in 2013 and 2014 (FIFA’s MVP award), beyond leading Manchester United to Premier League wins from 2006 to 2008 and the Champions League in the 2007–2008 season. As for his time with Real Madrid, he won the La Liga by Santo Rosabianca in the 2011–2012 season, the Copa Del Ray in 2010 and 2013, La Liga in 2011 and Photography by Philippe Reynaud the coveted Champions League in 2013.

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CR7 The Portuguese professional footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, is widely regarded as the best player in the world, and to some, the greatest of all time. And befitting any global phenom, as of last August, Ronaldo is now a New Yorker, well at least part-time. He plunked down an astonishing $18.5 million for a 2,500-square foot, L-shaped apartment in Trump Tower with panoramic views of Central Park. This purchase leads many to believe that the 31-year-old Portuguese professional footballer may be eying a spot on a Major League Soccer team once his contract with Real Madrid expires in 2018. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just hope weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find him on the pitch with the Red Bulls or New York City Football Club, because Ronaldo was made for this city!

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t was an afternoon full of football legends during the Youri Djorkaeff Celebrity Charity Soccer Match at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Joining the now retired French soccer star turned New York Red Bulls standout Djorkaeff were some of the greatest players to ever walk on the pitch, including: Thierry Henry, NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira, Juan Sebastian Verón, David Trezeguet and Laurent Blanc. The Youri Djorkaeff Legends were victorious 4–2 in their exhibition against NYC Copa as fans of all ages cheered on their heroes from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s. And it was clear that many of those players may have a few more years left in those legs! After the game many of the legends—including the match’s Most Valuable Player, Thierry Henry—signed autographs and took photos with the fans in attendance. Prior to the match the legends participated in a gala at the Highline Hotel, where attendees could bid on items via silent auction. The proceeds benefitted the Youri Djorkaeff Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that promotes social change, mental and physical health and education with an array of services and programs for the children of New York City. After his dominance in the sport Djorkaeff has spent his time helping his adopted home of New York. He began the charity with his partner and wife, Sophie Djorkaeff, who was active in greeting individuals throughout this series of events. For further information on the Youri Djorkaeff Foundation, please visit www.youridjorkaeff.org.

(opposite): Juan Sebastian Verón (top to bottom): Youri Djorkaeff, Thierry Henry, Jean “Tchouki” Djorkaeff

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With its unique interactive and experiential take on the everyday retail shopping experience, the new luxury appliance store PIRCH has actually made buying home appliances thrilling.

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magine a retail store where everything is already functional. The kitchens have refrigerators stocked with groceries, while the bathrooms have running water in the showers, sinks and baths. At Pirch’s newest showcase store in SoHo—their ninth nationwide and first in New York City—displays are made to look like real home areas, giving city shoppers a chance to get an actual feel of the appliances before buying. And Pirch actively urges its shoppers to partake in hands-on demonstrations of the appliances, which also means that customers can book a private steam in the store’s spa, partake in a cooking class, or watch a professional chef prepare a meal. Founded in 2010 by Jeffery Sears and James Stuart, the inspiration behind Pirch actually came out of the owners’ bad retail experiences. “I couldn’t imagine how buying beautiful and complex things that make memories in your life, could be such a bad experience,” Sears says. After a couple of bottles of wine one night, Sears and Stuart came up with the idea for Pirch. Explains Stuart, “We wrote down how we wanted to be treated— and that led to how to live a better life and live joyfully, which is a trademark we have now.”

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The duo wants Pirch to be a destination. “Before Pirch, nobody said: ‘Hey, let’s go hang out at an appliance store,” Sears laughs. But Pirch is all about reinventing retail design and making sure it’s presented in a fun and playful way. In the Connected Loft vignette for example they focus on technology, showcasing high-end brands such as Viking and La Cornue that are paired up with the latest technology from Innit. The synergy enables you to connect your food information between your appliances and smart phones, making grocery lists obsolete.

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EXPERIENCE, INSIGHT AND TALENT—PUT THE POWER OF ELLIMAN TO WORK FOR YOU The Strong Oestreich team is one of the top teams in Westchester. Nancy Strong (standing on the right) and Stacey Oestrich (on the left) are both former New York City residents who have made the migration to Westchester County. Nancy has been the top agent in her office for the last two years. Having lived in CT, CA, TX and NYC along with her background in interior design, sales and marketing, Nancy brings to the team an acute understanding of their clients’ needs and desires and the ultimate expertise when preparing a property for sale.

Susanne’s expertise is Queens, specializing in first-time home buyers, sellers, and up or downgrading. A co-founder of The Gutermuth Copersino Team, she loves the dining scene and gets a thrill discovering restaurants while out showing properties. Finding the right property is like being a detective—there are many things to consider and to point out, and the team doesn’t rest until they have found the perfect place.

Stacey’s 18-year career in real estate enables her to be a top negotiator. Her personal experience of living in NYC gives her an extra edge and added perspective to deliver results.

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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson nancy.strong@elliman.com Office: 914.273.1001 Mobile: 914.671.5784

Armanda “Squad“ has been a top producer in Manhattan for 19 years. She has been part of the Top 7 agents for closed transactions company-wide from 2010–14. Dedicated to dog rescue, she often brings her 3-legged dog Friday along. Growing up overseas, she is fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Trading in her motorcycle, Squad cruises around in her ‘71 Fiat 500L, the iconic Italian car of that era.

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Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker asquadrilli@elliman.com Mobile: 646.824.8379 http://bit.ly/1B3Nsdc

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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson mhadjidemetriou@elliman.com Email: mhadjidemetriou@elliman.com Office: 212.645.4040 Mobile: 917.623.2931

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson stacey.oestreich@elliman.com Office: 914.273.1001 Mobile: 917.797.6266

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Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker www.susannegutermuth.com susanne.gutermuth@elliman.com Office: 718.631.8900 Mobile: 917.225.5196

Maggie is Douglas Elliman’s #1 producer on Long Island and is ranked #86 in NY by Real Trends Magazine. Her substantive knowledge of real estate as a business coupled with keen market insight allows her to provide unparalleled service to her customers and clients and to continually perform in the top echelon of brokers. She is motivated by the challenges of her business and by putting together creative deals.

MAGGIE KEATS

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker maggie.keats@elliman.com Office: 516.944.2879 Mobile: 516.449.7598

Maria has been a downtown resident for nearly two decades. Dealing right in her backyard, her diligence, passion and strong negotiating are never a sales pitch, but from her heart and mind. In addition, she writes architectural and real estate articles. She has been on the Board of Directors of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (Thalassemia Organization) since 1998 and on its Executive Committee since 2013.

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Michele is a creative dealmaker and problemsolver committed to developing relationships of trust with her clients. With lifelong knowledge of the city, she eases the search process through honest guidance, educating her clients on what each community brings. She is dedicated to finding the right neighborhood and apartment to suit her clients’ needs.

MICHELE DENBY

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson michele.denby@elliman.com Office: 212.965.6000 Mobile: 917.833.3310

Specializing in Nassau County, Laurie has been selling real estate in Long Island for 12 years. A lifelong resident of New York, she lived in the city for 20 years before making the difficult decision to leave Manhattan for the suburbs to raise her three children. Her clientele range from first-time buyers and sellers to owners of multi-million dollar properties. She enjoys connecting buyers and sellers and making deals happen!

LAURIE FROMME

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laurie.fromme@elliman.com Office: 516.921.2262 Mobile: 516.680.1391

A Brooklyn native, Rita prides herself on her local expertise. Her focus is in brownstone neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights, BoCoCa and Park Slope. Brooklyn is a wonderful, unique place that offers city energy and suburban sky; it is truly the best of both worlds.

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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson rita.vanstraten@elliman.com Office: 718.780.8153 Mobile: 718.744.7944 www.elliman.com/rvs

As the largest regional and global network of real estate experts, Douglas Elliman has a way of understanding your home and what makes it unique. From buying and selling to appraisals, mortgage financing and rentals, top experts in New York offer timely answers to today’s questions about all things real estate. With a powerful combination of talent and technology, we have the experience, insight and access to guide you skillfully from beginning to end. Put the power of Elliman to work for you.

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The 32,000 square foot SoHo store has been underway for two years, and despite its massive size by NYC standards opening their first location in the city was not without its challenges. Especially since their customers will be looking to remodel both their big Hamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house kitchens as well as their classically cozy city spaces. But the three-story SoHo location will act as Pirchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East Coast flagship. So if you need a space age new dishwasher and a relaxing steam, it looks like your weekend plans are set!

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rt et Maison is a full-service custom home furnishings company offering exclusive and brilliantly-designed Italian kitchen, bath, furniture, lighting and case goods through their New York City showroom. Since they started the company in 2004, Olga Sivkova and Maria DeFilippis have worked with some of Europe’s premier manufacturers to source a wide selection of finelycrafted and innovative pieces for the home. They sat down with Downtown to discuss their latest creation, the eye-popping Giza kitchen. Downtown: How did you go about creating this particular kitchen for your new showroom?

Olga Sivkova: We always admired the kitchens designed by Alberto Minotti. He is well-known for his vision of timeless design, as paired with an extreme attention-to-detail and an eye for futuristic elements. Minotti has inspired so many other designers, and we too want to share our passion for his genius. Downtown: Can you explain some of the different features? Maria DeFilippis: Giza has so many spectacular features. There are front, top and side panels with perfect 45-degree edges. The purposely-deep drawers are easy to open, thanks to a profile handle,

and its simple materials make a strong impact. Downtown: What is the inspiration and thought behind the layout? Olga Sivkova: The kitchen has a very unique island with an unexpected design. There are modular pieces that look sort of like two steps, as inspired by the pyramids of Giza. The lower portion of the two-part step can serve as a seating area. At the same time, there are also drawers built in to the island “steps” for storage. We think these elements create a friendly, intriguing environment where dinner guests can gather around the kitchen.

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or the many people passing by on a daily basis, the expansive glass facade of Villaverde’s London showroom at King’s Road in Chelsea shimmers like a beacon. Stepping into the showroom is like stepping into an elegant universe of luxury lighting, where luminescence pours like visual symphonies out of exquisite chandeliers, with wall lights, lanterns, lamps and shades all on display. Villaverde London offers lighting consultancy and custom-designed luxury lighting solutions, as handmade in Italy by a team of master artisans. Completely handcrafted to exceptional standards of workmanship and esthetics, Villaverde pieces feature various striking combinations of materials, such as hand-blown Murano glass, hand-cut crystal, gold leaf, metal, wood, and shades made of silk and/or cotton. The star material is the authentic Italian Murano glass, with all its history, beauty and minute imperfections adding to its unbelievable charm. As Murano glass is completely hand-blown in molten glass layers, it has the occasional tiny air bubble and the all-important pontil mark that helps separate the fake from the genuine article. Just like a genuine emerald will always have some embedded imperfections to prove its authenticity, so does Murano glass, which is integral to Villaverde’s creations. “Custom-design is so rewarding for everyone involved,” Samuel Patterson, Villaverde London’s director, explains. “From an idea, to a simple sketch, a new product is born.” Claudio Marco, the founder and lighting designer for Villaverde, comes from a family that was driven by business. At the age of 21, Marco moved to London, going on to work for large luxury global brands. This gave him a passion for design and the international experience to succeed with Villaverde. Patterson adds, “What is unique about our brands is that in 2016, we can honestly say all of our products are designed by an Italian, handmade in Italy and shipped to interiors worldwide.” When a leading London-based architect bought and redesigned a large house in the historical Central London section of Westminster for his own residence, he was seeking a striking chandelier to be the visual focal point of his new dining room. As an established architect, the client already had a clear concept of his requirements and the technical knowledge needed to make an informed choice. His quest led him to Villaverde’s Chelsea showroom, the one destination that could transform his ethereal vision into privileged reality. At the showroom, Samuel Patterson welcomed him personally. After an initial chat—as with most of the store’s customers—Patterson gave a personal tour of the showroom, letting the client see the various lighting ideas and explore the numerous colors, materials and finishes offered. The client then chose the Murano Luna chandelier and the Villaverde design team sat down with him to customize it for his dining room. As the blueprints and the

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photographed images of the site revealed a spacious area with high ceilings and tall windows, a largerthan-standard and double-stemmed chandelier was recommended. Next came the color selection of the Murano glass. As the client had conceptualized a sophisticated and understated color palette, along with an uncluttered décor style for the property, Villaverde recommended the color Slate Murano for its cool translucent bluish gray tones. The design team then created sketches and technical drawings. The design was further fine-tuned in accordance with the client’s preferences and spatial requirements. The finalized design plans were then handed over to a team of master craftsmen in Italy who, over the next few weeks, painstakingly-replicated it to perfection in hand-blown Murano glass. Once the chandelier was ready, it was inspected by Abrissi, Villaverde’s Italy-based sister company with global logistics competence to ship their lighting solutions safely across the globe. Abrissi arranged for the disassembled chandelier to arrive at the client’s London address where it was received by the client’s fitters. The fitters then meticulously reassembled the chandelier and installed it in the client’s dining room. The end result was a statement chandelier with mesmerizing aesthetics and elegance. In the next instance, the very same chandelier design was chosen by a city-based interior designer for a premium commercial project. As a loyal customer of the store, this client often relies on Villaverde’s interior lighting expertise and recommendations. He initially found Villaverde after searching online for custom lighting solution providers for his various real estate projects; Villaverde’s exquisite lighting portfolio is displayed on the company’s website. He had set up an appointment and visited the Chelsea showroom where the sales and design team members greeted him and established a rapport before presenting the various styles, materials and colors options available. The design team then sought the plans, dimensions and photographs of the property where the lighting was to be installed. After checking the quality of each piece of the chandelier, it was packed carefully and shipped to the client’s address. Upon arrival, the interior designer’s fitters installed it on the property’s living room ceiling. Undoubtedly, it provided the perfect finishing touch to an exclusive interior. Patterson told Downtown that there is a possibility of Villaverde’s expansion into Manhattan in the near future. In the meantime, international customers have the option of purchasing the Italian-made materials and having them shipped to them directly. Patterson said that the websites of the company will be expanding with new features in the Fall of 2016, while Claudio Marco will also be launching many new designs later this year. For more information on Villaverde, click on over to www.villaverdeltd.com, while sister company Abrissi is online at www.abrissi.com.

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n this Thursday in Los Angeles at West Hollywood’s London Hotel, the weather is slightly-warm and there’s the mildlyrelaxing, laid-back vibe in the air that locals know to expect. That is, until the energy gets a New York City jolt in the form of Gotham’s own Julia Stiles. The stunning blonde actress can remain afloat anonymously in public yet exudes fame in person when we meet inside her room, which the Columbia University grad coyly describes as “a palatial sun-drenched hotel suite.” Never one to take anything for granted, Julia seems as impressed by the highend surroundings as any non-celebrity civilian would be. And there’s plenty to gawk at. Julia walks in amidst a flurry of activity among haute couture garments and luxe accessories, steadily texting P.R. executives and chic assistants styling. “Believe it or not, I have a lot of anxiety before a photo shoot. More and more. It doesn’t get easier,” the actress says. “Motion cameras are much more forgiving.”

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STILES But it’s soon clear Julia, 35, has little to worry about. Despite her nerves before the shoot once the cameras start clicking, she’s a natural. And it’s that effortless elegance which landed her Hollywood stardom at the young age of 18, as the lead in the 1999 iconic teen romantic comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You. She followed that up with a string of hits including Save the Last Dance, Mona Lisa Smile, a scintillating season on the hit series Dexter and The Bourne Identity movies. This summer she stars in two highly-anticipated films. The first is the action thriller Blackway alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ray Liotta, a movie which had a surprising added benefit when she shot it last year in Vancouver. During the making of Blackway, she began a romance with the camera operator, Preston Cook, of whom she says, “I’m a firm believer in it’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with.” The two are now engaged and split their time between New York City and Vancouver.

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“I’m a firm believer in it’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with.” She’s also reprising her role as CIA agent-turnedrogue-operative Nicky in the blockbuster Jason Bourne. It’s the fourth installment of the mega franchise in which she’s enjoyed an increasingly expanded role since the series began in 2002. To Julia, as well as critics and fans alike, the Bourne films are so much more than kinetic action movies. “What sets these movies apart is the writing. There was a scene in the last Bourne movie that we shot three different versions of,” she begins. “That’s how [writer and director] Paul Greengrass likes to work. He comes from a documentary background, so he likes to see the story and he’s creating the story as it goes. In the final version we shot, I could memorize the lines so much more easily because it was so well-written.”

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Despite her packed summer schedule, Julia picks her projects very carefully. “I feel like I have a lot of downtime. I rarely do back to back projects,” she explains. “A lot of it depends on the writing and

then the physicality. The setting, hair, makeup, wardrobe and all that really changes things for me. I don’t really feel grounded in a character until I put the clothes on. That may sound superficial, but it comes from playing dress-up as a kid.” She uses that same approach to theater, which she’s appeared in on and off beginning in 2002, first performing in Eve Ensler’s episodic play The Vagina Monologues. She has since performed in several London and off-Broadway shows and made her Broadway debut in Oleanna in 2009. “The frustrated musician in me loves being on stage,” she laughs. “Just the lifestyle of theater, the schedule, the amount of rehearsal time and the aspect of live performance. But at the same time, you get older and life becomes more important than work in many ways. So you know, theater’s a huge commitment.” When it comes to film, the classically-trained actress practices the Meisner technique which is an art that develops in an external sense, as opposed to the internally-oriented method acting. The Meisner

mantra is for the actor to “get out of your head,” thus giving her the room to act instinctively amid the environment. “It depends on the project, but the Meisner technique makes you use your imagination a lot,” she tells Downtown. “For instance, if I were to play a heroin addict, I don’t have to actually go and take heroin. I can use my imagination. Because your imagination is infinite, as opposed to your experience in life which is limited.” To that end, Julia is also training herself to direct. “I used to never look at footage while shooting, but now I’ll go and look at playback so I could have a better idea from the director’s perspective in terms of what they’re trying to go for,” she explains. “I think I would make a good director because I’m good at surrounding myself with talented people and collaborating. I’ve been on enough film sets to see what directors are dealing with, and I also love working with actors. For a female director to command respect says more about the people around her than anything else.”

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As the male and female balance of power in Hollywood has become more of a topic in town, Julia is open about her own opinions. “I get very scared of questions like these because I feel like the answer is really elaborate and it’d be so easy to wax politically,” Julia starts. “The good thing is people are talking about this more after last year’s Sony hack revealed the wage disparities, and I think the industry has changed a lot in that people all across the board are getting paid less. There are usually just a handful of really great parts for women. The cynical side of me thinks there’s this revolving door of ingénues and only roles for them. The more optimistic side can look to a lot of women in television, in comedy, of different ages that are very, very talented. Women as directors is slowly changing, but good directors are good directors, male or female.”

“I do feel very grateful and very lucky to be working as an artist and to make a living doing that.” The 20-Year Sitch

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Julia’s career has been on an upward trajectory for almost 20 years while her roles have led her around the world and back. But she’s never taken anything for granted—maybe that comes from being an avid, somewhat suffering Mets fan—and remains grounded. As a way to reflect on her life in this brief moment together, I asked her what advice she’d give her younger self. “Wow. I always have answers to questions like these when I’m not doing interviews,” she chuckles. “I guess I would say, ‘Enjoy it.’ I think I’m finding ways to do that more now in my ‘old age.’ I do feel very grateful and very lucky to be working as an artist and to make a living doing that, because it’s remarkable to be able to travel the world. In my 20s, I worried a bit more. You just don’t have to fret as much [now].” And how about young actresses just getting started, what wisdom can she impart to them? “The importance of maintaining your close friendships, people around you who you trust. The people you’d want to invite to your wedding, those relationships are really important.”

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Before we say goodbye, I ask Julia if there is any deeper reason why she chose to play a woman seeking deadly revenge in Blackway or a rogue agent who kicks ass against all odds in Jason Bourne. Do characters like these have any extra significance to where she currently is in her life? “Sometimes subconsciously my reality becomes part of my fiction,” she laughs. “I’ve noticed that lately I’ve gravitated towards certain stories and projects without even realizing that it was something I was working through in my life... So psychoanalyze that!”

“Sometimes subconsciously, my reality becomes part of my fiction,” she laughs.

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BEAUTY The famed Montauk resort Gurney’s isn’t just a spot for the summer anymore. by Darren Paltrowitz Photos courtesy of Gurney’s

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ontauk’s only oceanfront resort destination, Gurney’s is a rare gem featuring 146 rooms, suites and cottages with direct access to a 2,000-foot private sand beach. And the Long Island resort has recently expanded to include homes for sale known as The Residences at Gurney’s. “People know Gurney’s for the summers on the beach, but it’s a year-round resort,” notes Ryan Serhant, a broker at Nest Seekers International. “The Spa is one of the best in the world, with the only indoor/outdoor seawater pool in North America. Each residence comes with the same amenities afforded to the hotel guests, so you can enjoy them on the fourth of July and Christmas.” And the property is rooted in nature, as Serhant describes it, “The Residences at Gurneys do not just have a great view with beach access—they literally are in the sand. It is an elevation that can never be replicated today. These homes make the rest of the Hamptons look like random cabins in New Hampshire!” The resort also offers multiple fine dining choices including Tillies for breakfast, Scarpetta for dinner and The Regent Cocktail Club. As Serhant explains, “Everywhere else in the Hamptons requires non-stop transportation. Once you’re home at Gurney’s, you’re home.” For more information visit gurneysmontauk.com or email Ryan at RyanS@nestseekers.com.

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NORTHERN EXPOSURE Venture to the top of the world for a heavenly trip.

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by Katie McElveen ravel like a Viking to Norway, a breathtaking Photography by Anders Stoustrup land sculpted by mountains, fjords and a jagged coastline. The Scandinavian gem enjoys a rich and diverse culture existing in commuravel likestunning a viking to Norway, a breathtaking nion with the country's landscape. Take downland sculpted by mountains, fjords town Oslo, where the brand-new Tjuvholmen neighbor- and a jagged coastline. gem enjoys a rich and hood brims with chic shopsThe andScandinavian waterfront restaurants, to diverse culture existing in communion with the charming Bergen and its stunning fjords. country’s stunning landscape. Take downtown Oslo, where I took a boat from downtown Bergen through the fjord the brand-new Tjuvholmen neighborhood brims with chic to Cornelius, a restaurant that sits on an island within shops and waterfront restaurants, to charming Bergen and its the vast archipelago. Bergen’s history as an 11th century stunning fjords. trading port was evident as I strolled around the wharf I took a boat from downtown Bergen through the fjord to as wooden boats float in front of colorfully-painted Cornelius, a restaurant that sits on an island within the vast clapboard buildings from the 1700’s. Don’t miss a trip archipelago. Bergen’s history as an 11th century trading port to Mount Floyen, an in-town mountain reachable by was evident as I strolled around the wharf as wooden boats a 40-minute walking trail, or via funicular, which takes float in front of colorfully-painted clapboard buildings from about six minutes. Its top is crisscrossed with nature trails an in-town the 1700’s. Don’t miss a trip to Mount Floyen, that wind through the “Troll’s Woods” to a playground, mountain reachable by a 40-minute walking trail, or via lake and restaurant withtakes marvelous of the city Its of top is crisscrossed funicular, which aboutviews six minutes. Bergen. with nature trails that wind through the “Troll’s Woods” to a Bergen is the gateway to Norway’s fjords,with spectacular playground, lake and restaurant marvelous views of the seascity thatofcut deeply into the land and are—by definition Bergen. —longer thanisthey wide. I explored the region on aspectacular seas Bergen thearegateway to Norway’s fjords, six-day journey on Hurtigruten. The venerable that cut deeply into the land and are—by definition —longer Norwegian cruise thatIhas been plying the waters than they are line wide. explored the region onofa six-day journey theonfjords for more than 120 years. Hurtigruten. The venerable Norwegian cruise line that has With waterfall-lined 1,000-foot-tall cliffs for andmore sap- than 120 years. beenitsplying the waters of the fjords phire-blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord a sapphire With itswater, waterfall-lined 1,000-foot-tall cliffsisand dramatic first look at the fjords. It is also anGeirangerfjord easy jumping- is a dramatic blue water, UNESCO-protected offfirst pointlook for eight of fjords. Norway’sItNational Tourist at the is also an easyRoutes, jumping-off point for a network 18 roadways. I soon found myself on the a network of 18 eight ofofNorway’s National Tourist Routes, Trollstigen, or Troll’s winds wayTrollstigen, down roadways. I soonLadder, foundwhich myself onitsthe or Troll’s a sheer mountain an alpine valleydown filled with rushing Ladder, whichinto winds its way a sheer mountain into rivers emerald-green meadows. There, inrivers the town an and alpine valley filled with rushing andofemerald-green meadows. in the towntoofcandy Valldal, I tasted Valldal, I tastedThere, strawberries ripened sweetness in strawberries to candy sweetness in the 20 plus hours of sunlight the theripened 20 plus hours of sunlight the region receives on each regionday. receives on each summer day. summer the As ship the moved ship moved the ocean As further further north thenorth ocean opened up, opened up, offering of distant isles,shorelines, rocky shorelines, offering viewsviews of distant isles, rocky tiny farms tiny farms and Trondheim, I crossed andfishing fishingvillages. villages. InInTrondheim, I crossed over a over ginger-a gingerbreadtopped bridge themassive massive 14th century Nidaros bread-topped bridgetotoreach reach the 14th Cathedral, which was built the over tomb century Nidaros Cathedral, whichover was built theof St. Olav, a Viking king and Norway’s patron saint. The arctic tomb of St. Olav, a Viking king and Norway’s patron capital of Tromso —the city within the-- Arctic Circle—is saint. Thelargest arctic capital of Tromso the largest city withinfilled with museums and excursions, detailing the city’s past as a center for the Arctic Circle -- is filled with museums and excursions, arctic explorers and hunters. detailing the city’s past as a center for arctic explorers and I spent my last days in Oslo, an architectural hub where hunters. castles ancient fortresses blocks from modern IMedieval spent my last days inand Oslo, an architectural hubsitwhere marvels including the Astrup Fearnley Museum. 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Training like a boxer will provide you with a high-intensity workout and mental challenge that will chisel your body into elite shape.

n a sport where athleticism, endurance and strength are paramount to success, it is no wonder that boxers must keep their minds focused and their bodies in peak physical condition. In the ring every second counts, and fighters have to depend on their bodies to stay upright. But you don’t have to yearn to be Mike Tyson to sweat like him. Training like a boxer will provide you with a high-intensity workout and mental challenge that will chisel your body into elite shape. According to Brey “Beast” Pena, CSO and co-founder of The DOGPOUND— the newly-opened personal training and boxing gym in the heart of TriBeCa— boxing training goes way beyond cardio. It is a combination of high-intensity intervals, strength and weight training, and classic fighting techniques. “People love boxing, you feel completely badass!” says Pena. “You constantly put stress on your muscles, which makes them work harder. The harder you work, the more calories your body burns—even after the workout is finished.” Because boxing rounds are typically three minutes long with only 30 second breaks in between, training like a boxing champ means you’re working all muscle groups to the max in intervals. “At The DOGPOUND, we have our signature machine-gun style workout, so adding a boxing component was really organic,” explains Pena. “When you do this kind of exercise, you don’t have time to worry about day-to-day things. You don’t have time to think, so your mind becomes clear. It is pure energy!” The physical benefits of body weight exercises—which include bagwork, speed bags, and the classic jumping rope—are easy to see. Your body composition changes. You increase muscle mass while decreasing fat, thanks to the perfect combination of scorching bursts of cardio and muscle-burning weight exercises. “When you start training this way, you see really quickly how boxing leans you out. Your body becomes more athletic, your muscles become more toned and defined,” says Pena. “All of the footwork, the rope work and the movement we do in our boxing classes make you more agile. You react faster. You never hit a plateau because there is always something new to learn.” There are some amazing unseen benefits as well, such as improved cardiovascular health, better hand-eye coordination and lower stress. “I’ve had clients

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that tell me that their boxing training feels like the best therapy session they’ve ever had,” Pena says, “It’s a mind workout and a physical workout.” And hey, what New Yorker couldn’t benefit from knowing how to throw a punch? IT’S A HIT! Having a banging body, looking lean and fit, and being ready to fight sounds amazing. But for those of us who want to reap the physical benefits of boxing without the bruised, bloody, and potentially dangerous drawbacks, where do we start? Former Olympian and seven-time World Boxing Organization champion Regilio Benito Tuur worked with The DOGPOUND to develop their boxing program. He describes The DOGPOUND’s method as “physical training with competitive aspect. That means that it is the best workout for your total body—from your toes to your ears.” When you are a boxing champion, everything has to be in shape. “Basic cardio isn’t enough. You have to combine it with strength training. Only doing cardio burns away fat, but boxing helps build and sculpt muscles,” Benito explains.

“The DOGPOUND’s boxing workout is boxing designed for fitness application. We took the original form of boxing and incorporated additional intervals so that you learn to punch with more muscle. You are simulating a fight, not actually getting hit.”

When you start training this way, you see really quickly—how boxing leans you out. Just because you’re not getting pummeled like a frozen side of beef in Rocky Balboa’s freezer doesn’t mean you sacrifice any focus. These workouts move quickly and take incredible discipline and concentration. “It’s not for checking out the girls or the guys in the gym. They will check you out later! Your focus has to be on your footwork, on your speed. There is rigorous mental training as well as the physical,” Tuur says, “We say, ‘Hate me here, love me on the beach!’”

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MUSCLE MEMORIES by Melissa Besada, PT MPT Physical Therapy Supervisor NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital

We have all heard of the “fight or flight” response— whether to stay and fight or run for the hills when faced with danger. Whichever you choose, your reaction requires the energy of fast twitch muscles fibers, or Type II muscle fibers. These muscles are the focus of your workout when you want to increase speed and power, including when performing interval training. Although packed with power and speed, just like boxing rounds last only three minutes, fast twitch muscle fibers run out of energy quickly. You can pretty much guess that slow twitch muscle fibers are not as powerful or fast, however, their claim to fame is that they last much longer. These muscles are on all the time and are found in larger ratios in areas where we need stability- including core muscles, abdominals and postural muscles (spine stabilizing muscles). They are the first to react to a movement and, in essence, anchor fast twitch muscles when delivering that blast of power. The best way to prevent injury while boxing is to strengthen core and scapula stabilizing muscles including: latsimus dorsi (lats), serratus anterior (boxer’s muscle) and rhomboids. Doing so will increase your power and help decrease risk of rotator cuff injury. And to improve that fancy footwork, focus on abdominals, glutes and hip flexors which will increase the power in your legs and improve the performance and alignment of your feet.

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People with aging and loose skin no longer need to go under the knife thanks to new skin-tightening technology. by Dr. Michael C. Bruck

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s we age, few things are more distressing when we peek in the mirror than loose skin. It’s a condition we will all experience, thanks to the loss of collagen and elastic tissue. Plastic surgery was the only solution for people who desired tighter skin and a more youthful appearance —until now. With the results from non-surgical treatment options continuing to improve, so has their popularity. In 2014, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reported a 37% increase in non-surgical skin tightening. Skin tightening with non-invasive treatments among the fastestgrowing cosmetic procedures. But do they deliver?

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SURGERY-FREE SKIN SOLUTIONS If there were ever an area where consumers must to do their homework, it is with skintightening devices. Because unlike drugs, which have to go through clinical trials and strict FDA scrutiny, most skin-tightening devices receive a “510-clearance” from the FDA. That means they just have to show that they are similar to an already-existing device. So it is up to you, the patient, in concert with a qualified medical professional, to ensure that you are embarking on a safe and effective, non-surgical skin-tightening regimen. No matter what the device is, be sure the person performing the treatment is well-trained and experienced. Depending on the state and the practice, these treatments can be performed by a physician, nurse, physician assistant or aesthetician. While safe when executed correctly, the treatment can have unfavorable results if not properly performed. And yes, there is a point where these treatments are not effective. With too much skin laxity, surgery becomes the best option available. TITAN BY CUTERA (Bistbane, CA): The Titan is often marketed as a laser, when in reality, it uses infrared light to heat the deeper layer of the skin. The infrared light heats the dermis while protecting the epidermis. It was cleared by the FDA for dermal-heating for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and also the temporary increase in local circulation and muscle relaxation. The device can be used off-label to improve skin elasticity in any body area where there is loose skin—including the abdomen, upper arms, jaw line, and under-chin—and in patients of all skin types. While there may be a subset of patients who have benefited from such treatments, there is little evidence to support these claims. The Titan is also promoted as being a comfortable treatment, although many patients would strongly disagree. THERMAGE (Solta Medical, Inc): Another type of skin-tightening technology is radiofrequency, which heats the deeper level of skin. Thermage is

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one of the early radiofrequency devices. The most recent generation, as cleared by the FDA in 2013, is Thermage with Comfort Pulse Technology (or CPT for short). The handheld device vibrates which results in more precise heating of the tissue. The radiofrequency energy from Thermage targets the dermis—the second or deeper layer of the skin—and its cooling protects the epidermi,which is the superficial layer of skin above the dermis. Thermage can be used to treat a variety of body areas, such as the face, neck, arms, hands, stomach, thighs and areas above the knees. FRACTORA AND FORMA (inMode MD Ltd., Israel): To deliver targeted bipolar radiofrequency energy to various selectable depths in the skin, this technology allows clinicians to adjust the depth of penetration, energy level, and density based on the goal. And these goals range from superficial skin tone problems, to deep lines, wrinkles and loose skin. INFINI (Lutronic, Fremont, CA): One of the most promising radiofrequency devices, the treatment applicators ßin of Infini consist of 49 microneedles and 16 microneedles for larger and smaller treatment areas, respectively. What is unique about this device is that its needles can be adjusted to depths from 0.5mm to 3.5 mm. In addition to the depth of penetration, other parameters can be customized to the treatment needs of the patient. As with other skin-tightening devices, a topical anesthetic—as depending on the patient—is combined with an oral analgesic to maximize comfort. ULTHERA (Merz Aesthetics): The FDA initially cleared the Ulthera System in 2009 for non-invasive eyebrow-lifting. The technology is a micro-focused ultrasound, which is high-intensity energy delivered in lines of treatment several millimeters apart. Similar to an ultrasound, the practitioners view a console screen that helps to determine the depth of where energy is delivered. Ulthera continues to

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evolve its technology, making the treatment more comfortable, and it is now cleared for treatment of the neck, under-chin, and décolletage lines and wrinkles. The energy can target the superficial dermis, the deep dermis or subdermal tissues, including the layer of tissue just above the facial muscle. In general, within the parameters of safety guidelines, patients who had more energy delivered had greater results. THERMI (Irving, TX): A radiofrequency device that has a variety of applications including ThermiRaise, which uses radiofrequencies to minimize the activity of the nerve that lowers the eyebrow area, causing the brow to elevate and creating a brow lift effect. ThermiTight, another application, uses a thin probe that is inserted under the skin, after the administration of local anesthesia. The probe is then moved in a back and forth manner to deliver energy that heats the undersurface of the dermis, which can tighten the skin. An area where this has been recognized as being most effective is the neck. ThermiSmooth uses an external handpiece to heat the skin from the outside, setting a target temperature that will cause heating of the dermis, resulting in skintightening. Perhaps the most surprising application is ThermiVa, a non-invasive application used for tightening of the vulva or external vagina, perineum and the internal vaginal cavity. By using a radiofrequency probe that heats the vaginal tissues, the internal and external compartments of the vagina can be tightened. Patients experience a comfortable warm sensation but no pain. The treatment takes 10 to 30 minutes. As with all skin-tightening treatments, what is most important is to consult a qualified medical professional to determine which treatment is best for your skin. This consultation with a medical professional will help set realistic expectations, which ensures both safety and cosmetic improvements all at once.

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BRINGING DOWN THE BOSS STATE SENATOR WILLIAM TWEED WAS RIDING HIGH IN THE EARLY MONTHS OF 1871

ust a few months earlier, he had pushed through a new charter for the city, creating a four-member board that oversaw the city’s finances. Tweed himself was a member of the new board, along with his allies, Mayor A. Oakey Hall and the city’s comptroller, Richard Connolly, known to his friends and critics as “Slippery Dick.” Tweed’s control over the city was just about complete. Not only did he have allies in high places in City Hall, but he ruled the Democratic Party of New York County, headquartered in a new building on 14th Street called Tammany Hall, on the northern edge of Lower Manhattan. A new courthouse was under construction on Chambers Street behind City Hall, and Tweed and his friends were growing rich on fraud and graft. A friendly carpenter raked in more than $300,000 for a month’s work—some of that cash no doubt was kicked back to Tweed and his friends.

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There was one powerful institution in New York that Boss Tweed did not control: the press. More specifically, The New York Times. And beginning in the summer of 1871, The Times began printing story after story showing how Tweed and his friends were looting the city of millions through bribes and corruption. Thanks to a disgruntled clerk, The Times obtained access to the city’s books, and what they found was shocking. The city was borrowing millions for capital projects, but much of the money went to Tweed and his Tammany cronies. The extent of Tweed’s thievery was astonishing. Although Tweed had an unsavory reputation, many civic elites, like the legendary reformer Peter Cooper, thought Tweed’s charter was a step forward for good government. But they never suspected that Tweed would use the city’s new powers to enrich himself, his friends and the organization he led, Tammany Hall.

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As The Times stories continued, Tammany and Tweed sought to buy off the paper’s publisher, George Jones, to no avail. Adding to the media onslaught was a brilliant cartoonist for Harper’s Weekly named Thomas Nast, who drew memorable pictures of the corpulent Tweed as a common thief. The city’s creditors were outraged. Bankers made it clear to the governor, William Hoffman, and to other city officials that the credit markets would be off limits to New York as long as Tweed and his cohorts were in charge. In essence, the bankers told the city to get rid of the rascals in charge. A hundred years later, when

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the city’s finances collapsed in the 1970s, the message from the banking community was very similar. Tweed was up for reelection to the state senate in the fall of 1871. He campaigned vigorously, charging that the press was out to get him. Just a few days before Election Day, fellow Tammany man and Sheriff of the City and County of New York, Matthew T. Brennan, officially placed Boss Tweed under arrest. Tweed remained free on $1 million bail. Despite all that, Tweed won reelection in 1871, but Tammany was devastated. It lost nearly every other election in Manhattan, allowing anti-Tammany Democrats like railroad

lawyer Samuel J. Tilden to take charge. Tammany soon took the hint. The organization expelled Tweed and replaced him with the son of Irish immigrants, John Kelly, who became the first in a long line of Irish-Catholic Tammany bosses. As for Tweed, he tried to escape to Europe but was recaptured in Spain and returned to New York. He made a public confession of his crimes during a series of hearings held by the Board of Aldermen, but if he hoped his cooperation would help him, he was wrong. The boss was sentenced to prison and died there in 1878 at the age of 55. But Tammany

lived on and later nurtured the careers of two of New York City’s greatest politicians, Al Smith and Robert Wagner. n Terry Golway’s new book, Machine Made: Tammany Hall and the Creation of Modern American Politics, was published in March by W.W. Norton. DOWNTOWNMAGAZINENYC.COM

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When it’s time to choose the right camp for your young kids, a well-rounded program with a variety of offerings may be the place they’ll never forget.

arents faced with the choice of which New York City summer camp to send their kids, often struggle with the many different options. No one knows about that more than Steve Levin, Director of Camp Léman at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School in the Financial District, who has been guiding parents through the summer camp labyrinth for more than 20 years. While in recent years Levin has seen a shift toward specialized camps, he often encourages parents to strongly consider more well-rounded options. “Children have a whole lifetime to become ‘experts’

in something," he says. “First, they need to build important skills such as self-esteem, confidence, risk-taking and resilience. Camp can provide children with the opportunity to adapt to new situations and make friends, [which is] critical for their social and emotional development." Léman’s summer camp, for example, enrolls both Léman students and students from the community, enabling campers to have the continuity of familiar faces from school while introducing them to new friends. Levin also notes that parents are looking for diversity in their kids’ summer camp experience. “All-around camps offer students the opportunity to explore a variety of interests and activities, rather than focusing on just one area as specialty camps tend to do. Specialty camps are excellent for older children, but may not be developmentally the right fit for younger ones,” explains Levin. “In our day camp program, children three years old through fifth grade experience diverse activities, ranging from swimming and rooftop playground fun to Silly Science and woodworking. In addition, older students [starting at the fourth grade level] can hone a

specific interest in our Summer Workshops, focus ing on culinary, concert band and forensic science.” Another trend Levin sees is the movement to include academics in summer programs. “Many parents – and students too, for that matter – are looking for quasi-academic and straight-academic enrichment camps,” he explains. “Kids need time to decompress after an academically-challenging school year. All-around camps can work on the soft skills that kids also need to be successful in their academic pursuits. These skills that may not have as much focus during the academic year.” And don’t forget, while New York City may be a great place to raise a family, its fast pace and competitive nature can sometimes be as stressful for kids as it is for many adults. This is why Levin encourages parents to help their child embrace the traditional attributes of camp, mainly having fun and creating memories. As Levin recommends, “Rather than focus on competition and winning, place an emphasis on participation, effort, and risktaking to help your child make the most of his or her summer camp experience.”

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s a mother of two young girls, raising them in the heart of downtown and taking part in their education, Jessica Grunfeld is a devoted urban mom. The longtime New York City resident recognizes the many incredible resources that only the city offers for children. One of which is the Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, where both of her daughters Alexandra and Lucy attend. Grunfeld is both an advocate and avid parent who participates in Léman’s unique programming. As a member of the Léman Community Association, she helps raise funds toward enriching the experiences of Léman students, parents and staff. We caught up with Grunfeld, as well as her adorable young daughters, to learn about their favorite places in New York, in addition to more about Léman’s exemplary curriculum.

been here since then…a long time! Now my parents live here, my husband’s parents live here, both our siblings who have kids live here, so our family’s here—we’re not leaving! That our girls can grow up with their cousins is really nice. JH: What’s the best parenting advice someone’s given you about raising your kids in NYC? JG: To be present. When you’re with your kids, be with your kids and don’t be distracted. And to let them be kids. Especially in the city where between school and after-school programs, there’s so many things that you can have them doing until 7 o’clock at night. They’re little kids, and they’ll never get to be that way again. JH: Any favorite restaurants? JG: Every Saturday after Alexandra has basketball,

they have monkey bars and a ton of different things. It’s really cute. We go to Imagination Playground a lot. Everyone probably says that, but it’s a great park! JH: Alex, what do you enjoy most about attending school at Léman? AG: There’s so many people and so many things you can do and activities for after-school. That’s really nice because, you don’t get to do Violin Club or karate in school. A teacher comes after school and she’ll pick us up in the cafeteria and then we’ll go up to a room and then we’ll practice. And then in Violin Club, it’s just a couple of people who really like to play violin. We work on something that we don’t work on in class and then we have a separate part in the concert. JG:: They start violin in kindergarten and it’s

PREP TALK JH: What made you guys choose Léman?

JG: We looked at a lot of schools, but when we toured Léman, it was just a different feeling. It felt warm. JH: What do you enjoy most about raising your family in Lower Manhattan? JG: There’s a feeling of community down here that we haven’t found in other places. You see families everywhere and there’s so much to do. You’re close to the water, you’re close to parks, we have Brookfield [Place], there’s a feeling of being part of something that’s growing that you don’t find anywhere else. There’s so much that you can take advantage of and expose your children to that I would never live anywhere else... I recently started coming down here just to work and I love it. It can be quiet when you want it to be, but there’s tons to do and I love that, it’s just so great! JH: Where did you grow up? JG: I lived in California until I was 13 and then we moved to Long Island. But I’ve been in the city since I graduated college. I went to Lehigh [University] and I’ve

we go to Landmarc in TriBeCa for brunch. I think they have the best kids menu in the city because it’s real food and we love it there. We go there all the time. JH: How’s about favorite activities?

JG: There’s the Nelson Rockefeller Park in Battery Park and it has—Lucy loves it—a self-powered carousel. They look like bicycles, but you peddle to make it go. It’s her favorite park, so we go there all the time. We also go to Brookfield just to sit outside on the water, we’ll play games there, sit outside and have coffee. It’s just really nice. JH: What’s your favorite cocktail downtown? JG: We like going to Cipriani, the one right on Wall Street. I went there with a friend once for drinks and we thought, “We really feel like we’re in the city.” And it’s really close so we actually go there a lot. JH: Any favorite downtown hidden gems? JG: There’s a playground on Pearl Street that we go to a lot. It’s small, you can easily walk right past it, but

mandatory—we love Léman because of that! It’s very musically-oriented, which we didn’t really know going into it. The school concerts are…you don’t feel like you’re at a school concert. Becoming involved in Léman, it changed my life in a way of just feeling like I belong here. The relationships you build with the teachers and the administration has been really special. JH: Lucy, you’re in PreK 4, what’s your favorite part of the day? LG: Every day we have jobs to do. JH: What was your job today? LG: We keep our job for five days and we got new jobs and mine was the DJ. That means at the goodbye meeting, I get to choose what song we get to sing. One job I’ve always wanted to have is the kindness recorder. The kindness recorder looks for people who do extra nice things and then, when they see someone do a really kind thing, they tell the teachers if they’re not in the classroom. Ms. Johnson has lots of stickers and we have a heart to put the stickers on for the kindness!

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