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Volume 2, Issue 3

Fall 2011

Letter From The Publisher

Advisory Board

Contributors

Calendar: On The Town Fall 2011

ANNIVERSARY 9/11

Lee Ielpi Preserving the Past for a Better Future

Warrie Price Unbridled Optimism Revives Downtown

Downtown’s Renaissance A Decade Later, We’re Better Than Ever

Fearless Fighters and America’s Kitchen

Candles, Music and the Chance to “Let it Be”

A View from the Arab World

COVER STORY Towering Leader Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent the last decade driving the efforts not only to rebuild a devastated community…but also to make it better.

Memorializing Media Documenting September 11 a Decade Later

Twin Towers The Rise and Fall of the World Trade Center

Rearview Mirror View From the Millenium Hotel

ENTOURAGE INSIGHT

Here’s to Our Leading Lady

History The British Try their Hand in Manhattan

Real Estate Schools Burst at the Seams as Demand Increases

The Man Behind the Changing Face of Classical Music Aaron Dworkin’s Inspires a Love of Classical Music for Minorities

Intermission with Vanessa Williams

The National Dance Institute Brings Movement to Downtown Schools

Head of the Class A Guide to the Education Institutions of Lower Manhattan

Dedicating Her Life to Kids Linda Ensko Inspires Children’s Success in TriBeCa

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Page Turners New Books for Young Readers

Travel Cancun, Fall Foliage Cruises and the Central Park Zoo

Clinton Kelly Fashion Advisor and Lover of Life

DOWNTOWN ON: FiDi Canyon of Heroes

Discover the Financial District

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Fall into Fashion

Lanvin Petite plus Fashion Illustrator with an Edge

Sapphire Hues Put Your Best Blue Forward

Tactile Textures Lush Fabrics Take Over Menswear

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Leisure in Leather Old Trend, New Look

Un Deux Trois

Return of Retro Glam Reinventing Vintage Trends into 2011 Chic

Shape Up Exercise Lesson 101: The Fundamentals

Defining Beauty

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A+ Recipes Chefs Who Know How to Cook for Kid Approval

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Downtown Eats Turkey Day Out

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Whether you are going to or from work, taking your children to school or going shopping, when you live in Lower Manhattan you have to at some point pass Ground Zero…and then it hits you. The reality of what took place just outside our doors 10 years ago, comes forward from the subconscious to the conscience mind. This ache is a little less severe now, but nonetheless it’s there. Since the Summer 2011 issue of DOWNTOWN went to press, something changed: we felt a sense of urgency to show the world that Lower Manhattan is once again open and ready for business. It’s a time to let go, move forward and embrace the rebirth. When I was a little girl my grandmother passed away at the same time my cousin was born. I was confused; I wanted to grieve but yet I wanted to celebrate a birth. My mother explained to me that when something dies, something is born so we will never forget.

LOWER MANHATTAN IS ONCE AGAIN OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS. For some of us at DOWNTOWN, the memories are clear; for some, the memories are stories that were told by others. Working on this issue brought the realities of that day into our daily lexicon. In our writing and editing, we experimented with euphemisms but, in the end, decided to tell it like it was. We hope that watching the rebuilding of our beloved neighborhood will take us past those awful days to a better time of hope and renewal. At DOWNTOWN, we wish you all peace and tranquility.

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ADVISORY BOARD THE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND LEGENDS THAT HAVE HELPED BUILD THIS AREA…AND GUIDE OUR COVERAGE OF IT. ■

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In a world of sound bites, headlines and blurbs, we would be hard pressed to find four symbols with more resonance value than “9/11.” Regardless of your political affiliation or religious leanings, the feelings evoked from those two simple words are powerful. Nowhere more so than Downtown. Even the most diabolical imaginations could not have foretold the events that unfolded that clear morning a decade ago. What was foreseeable was

the fierce reaction that inevitably occurred and continues to develop Downtown. With every floor that the Tower rises and every boom a pile driver lays, the energy here is inspirational. This is a very different neighborhood from a decade ago. A better one. While it may take a village to raise a child; it most certainly takes a Downtown to raise the human spirit.

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BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON. CHAIRPERSON OF THE DOWNTOWN MAGAZINE ADVISORY BOARD As we set out to commemorate the 9/11 tragedy in this issue, I encourage our readers to see the hope, compassion and resilience which the Downtown community has displayed since that day. God bless America.

JEFFREY MENKES

PRESIDENT AND CEO, DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL On 9/11, New York Downtown Hospital took part in the largest, single-hospital disaster response in American history, accomplishing the nearly unbelievable feat of treating 175 patients an hour—35 times more patients than usual—more than 1,500 patients in total, including 269 firefighters, police and rescue workers, in spite of having lost electricity, steam, gas, phone and computer services. In addition, the hospital delivered food, water and hundreds of medical prescriptions to stranded residents and served free meals to almost 10,000 rescue workers, national guardsmen, police and firefighters, in just that one week alone. Yet, because Downtown Hospital was cut off from the news media, the tremendous service that the hospital staff rendered on that terrible day, in the face of danger, fear and uncertainty, has never been fully acknowledged. Indeed, the members of this small community hospital are not just survivors—they are the unsung heroes of 9/11.

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MELISSA ANDREEV

PRESIDENT OF THE FIDI ASSOCIATION AND MANAGER AT LA MAISON DU CHOCOLATE, WALL STREET “We acquire the strength we have overcome.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

JULIE MENIN

CHAIRPERSON OF COMMUNITY BOARD 1, SERVING LOWER MANHATTAN Ten years ago, a 16-acre hole was torn open in our neighborhood. Now 10 years later, our population has doubled, we have built new parks and infrastructure, we have two new schools and another on the way, and throughout the area we are more vibrant than ever before.

DREW ALEXANDER

HEADMASTER, CLAREMONT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Residing in an internationally diverse neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt on 09/11/01, my family and I clearly remember the shared outrage for this terrorist act and the compassion for its victims and their families. The world’s solidarity against this heinous crime was mirrored in the community of Ma’adi, in the heart of the Arab world. Ten years later, the memory of the tears and embraces of our Egyptian friends still brings us great comfort and hope.

ALBERT M. LEFKOVITS, M.D., P.C.

ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF DERMATOLOGY AT MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE I remember the events of 9/11 very vividly. I lost two of my lovely patients to this terrible disaster. One was the manager of Windows on the World restaurant, who got up early that morning to organize a breakfast that was being held there. And the second was a young lady working on the 85th floor for an insurance company. Another patient, a manager for IBM, fortuitously shifted the focus of a meeting from the World Trade Center to 57th Street, and she and the other attendees were spared. The silence of the crowds walking the street was surreal, like a scene from a Sartre movie.

JEFF SIMMONS

VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS, DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE A decade ago, I was a New York 1 reporter standing in the shadow of the Twin Towers when they collapsed. A decade later, I am proud to be representing the Downtown Alliance and serve as an eyewitness to the remarkable resilience and growth at my doorstep. This district was undergoing a renaissance then. Now, it is testament to the dedicated work of so many committed individuals and organizations who may have been down, but refused to be counted out.

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RORY MCCREESH

FOUNDER, DUCE CONSTRUCTION I remember September 11, 2001 as a beautiful day that turned to hell. I will never forget that thousands of people died. I’m grateful to all the people who gave their lives to serve and protect the rest of us. I’m proud that Downtown New York is blooming and thriving and I’m thankful that I live in New York, the greatest city in the world.

AARON DWORKIN

FOUNDER OF THE SPHINX ORGANIZATION AND A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

I was born in New York on 9/11/70. The date is irreversibly connected to me. Having devoted my life to music and young people, I honor the anniversary through this art form, and the sense of hope inherent in the innocence of youth. Music can heal many wounds and unite people.

CHRISTO

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED HAIRSTYLIST

9/11 is a day that will live in our hearts forever, especially for us New Yorkers who were in the center of the chaos. The terrorists that attacked us tried to kill our spirit and scare us into submission. Instead they brought us together and made us stronger. Our love for each other, kindness, selflessness and courage gave us the strength and resilience to re-build. As always, our prayers are with those who lost loved ones on that fateful day.

DREW NIEPORENT

CHAIRPERSON OF THE MYRIAD RESTAURANT GROUP After the initial shock and horror of the events of 9/11, there was a concerted effort Downtown to come together as a neighborhood. There was an atmosphere of civility and resolve, and it hastened our recovery. I hope that we can recreate that great sense of community in the events commemorating 9/11.

LAUREN CRAMER

ATTORNEY, MCLAUGHLIN & STERN, LLP Ten days before 9/11, my husband, Demetrius Fexy, and I placed the deposit on our TriBeCa loft and scheduled the co-op interview for that day. Although so many fled Lower Manhattan in the weeks that followed, we closed on the loft because of our belief in the strength and future of Downtown. Now, our daughters Eva and Helen are growing up part of the TriBeCa community with a view of the growing Freedom Tower from our rooftop.

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DOWNTOWN Contributors

■ KAREN BERLINER Berliner is a seasoned freelance journalist with a love for luxury food and travel writing. Her work has been featured in Simply The Best Magazine, Singular Magazine, Westchester Magazine, New Jersey Life, Edible East End, and at HauteLiving.com.

■ SUZANNE CORSO An author, screenwriter and producer, Corso is currently working on the sequel to her latest book, Brooklyn Story (Simon&Schuster). Suzanne loves living Downtown and the wonderful sight of sunshine creeping through the neighborhood’s unique architecture. For more information about Suzanne and her work, see suzannecorso.com.

■ SAMUEL A. SOUTHWORTH Southworth was born and raised in Manhattan and attended The Episcopal and Buckley School when he was also a member of the famed Knickerbocker Greys cadets corps. Today he is a poet and songwriter as well as a military and espionage historian, completing his fifth book on the subject.

■ STEPHANIE JENNINGS Jennings serves as assistant vice president for economic development at the Alliance for Downtown New York, the country’s largest Business Improvement District. Since joining the alliance in 2007, she has managed the nonprofit’s economic and real estate research and analysis. Her work supports the endeavors of investors and commercial, residential and retail brokers to attract tenants to Lower Manhattan. Most recently she led a team in producing the State of Lower Manhattan 2011 report.

■ REVEREND DANIEL SIMONS Reverend Simons is the Priest for Liturgy, Hospitality & Pilgrimage at historic Trinity Wall Street. A former Episcopal monk, Simons lives Downtown with his husband, Javier. He blogs regularly at In the Moment on trinitywallstreet.org.

■ TARA DRAKE Tara Drake is a freelance makeup artist, born and bred in New York. She works in all aspects of major media: editorial, television, film, fashion shows, celebrities, music videos and special events. Her clients have appeared on VH1, Comedy Central, Oxygen and E!, in People En Español magazine, on the runways of New York Fashion Week, and on the red carpet at the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys. Tara is currently developing her own line of beauty products, which will be released in 2011.

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GHOSTS OF CHINATOWN 11 a.m.; $15, $20 60 Centre Street Since the late 19th century, stories about spectral visitors have sprung up in Chinatown and been shared by word of mouth and even in the daily papers. Walk the streets where ghosts were seen and heard, thrilling to tales preserved in articles, books, letters and the oral tradition.

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NEW AMSTERDAM TRAIL TOUR 11 a.m.; $12 nyharborparks.org Led by a National Park Service Ranger, this one hour tour includes a variety of important Downtown landmarks such as Fort Amsterdam as well as exciting stories about the Dutch settlers themselves. TRINITY WALL STREET CHOIR CONCERT: THE WASHINGTON CHORUS, NYC MASTER CHORALE, COPLEY SINGERS, YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHORUS OF NYC, THE BACH CHOIR OF BETHLEHEM, THE TRINITY CHOIR. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Free Trinity Church at Wall Street trinitywallstreet.org Eight hourly concerts featuring choirs from Boston, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Music by Webber, Schubert, Mozart, Victoria, Wainwright, Born, Frank, Legend, Papoulis, Britten and Howells.

COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE 6:15 a.m.; Free Battery Park City Esplanade bpcparks.org

Downtown residents and neighbors will gather at sunrise to walk down the Battery Park City esplanade to Wagner Park, where there will be music and a reflection on community. EMMA LAZARUS EXHIBIT

PIG ISLAND II 11:30 to 4 p.m.; $80 Governors Island pigisland.com Pig Island is a celebration of local pork, seasonal foods and craft beer. Cohosted by PBS Channel 13’s food show’s Michael Colameco. GOVERNORS ISLAND SWIM 2:45 p.m.; Free to spectators Governors Island nycswim.org Cheer on swimmers as they jump off a ferry boat and swim a challenging twomile race around Governors Island. MUSIC FOR REFLECTING AND HEALING 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Free Tribute WTC Center tributewtc.org Solo instrumental artists will play music that inspires contemplation and tribute. This program is produced in collaboration with Feel the Music, an organization founded to help the 9/11 community heal using music and art.

YAHRZEIT: SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBERED 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Free Museum of Jewish Heritage mjhnyc.org Yahrzeit, a special contemplative space for sitting, reading and reflecting, will feature documents, photos and quotes from those who were affected by the tragedy.

Photograph of Tour de Parc courtesy of Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. Image of the Statue of Liberty courtesy of the National Park Service: Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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UNVEILING AND BLESSING OF “OUT OF MANY, ONE” FLAG 1 p.m.; Free Charlotte’s Place,109 Greenwich Street trinitywallstreet.org Lower Manhattan artist Murial Stockdale created a 12-foot wide community flag made of fabric contributed by people from various countries and cultures commemorating those who were lost on 9/11. TRIBUTE IN LIGHT 8 p.m.; Free Municipal Art Society mas.org Two strong beams of light will shine in the sky near the World Trade Center site to pay respect to the fallen Twin Towers. COMPLINE 8 p.m.; Free St. Paul’s Chapel trinitywallstreet.org The Trinity Choir will sing the music of Sharpe and Ligeti during this ancient halfhour candle lit service.

9/11 MEMORIAL OPENS 10 a.m.; Free with reservation 911memorial.org The Memorial opens to the public with the reservation of an advance visitor pass for a specific date and time.

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7 p.m.; $15 92Y 200 Hudson Street 92y.org A comic excavation of teen angst artifacts (journals, letters, poems, lyrics, home movies, stories and more) as shared by their original authors before total strangers.

THE MURDER OF THE CENTURY 12 a.m.; $18 92Y 200 Hudson Street

92y.org Author Paul Collins (The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City & Sparked the Tabloid Wars, Crown) tells the story of the crime that led to tabloid wars between William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

MEET THE JACQUES D’AMBOISE ARTIST: STEPHANIE ZUNI 1 p.m.; Free Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian americanindian.si.edu Stephanie Zuni (Isleta Pueblo) will demonstrate traditional Isleta-style pottery making. WOMEN’S HEALTH’S 2011 ARE YOU GAME? 10 a.m to 4 p.m.; Free South Street Seaport Marketplace, Pier 16 and 17 southstreetseaport.com Beauty. Style. Fitness. Nutrition.

BEYOND BORSCHT AND BOUREKAS: CELEBRATING MODERN JEWISH CUISINE 2:30 p.m.; $15, $12 Museum of Jewish Heritage mjhnyc.org A panel of New York’s top restaurateurs have a lively conversation about invigorating traditional Jewish foods with a brand new twist. A light reception featuring festive dishes will follow.

THE FINANCIAL CRISIS, THREE YEARS LATER: PANEL DISCUSSION 5:30 p.m.; $15 Museum of American Finance moaf.org Launch of the Fall 2011 Henry Kaufman Series with Gretchen Morgenson.

I WAS A DANCER: JACQUES D’AMBOISE 12 p.m.; $18 92Y 200 Hudson Street 92y.org Legendary New York City Ballet dancer Jacques d’Amboise talks; children from the National Dance Institute dance.

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VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS 12 p.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday; Free Governors Island govisland.com Come explore Governors Island’s art studios. The visual artists-in-residence open their studios for public viewing.

DEADLINE ARTISTS: AMERICA’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER COLUMNS AND COLUMNISTS 12 p.m.; $18 92Y 200 Hudson Street 92y.org Who wrote the best newspaper columns? Jimmy Breslin? Murray Kempton? Ernest Hemingway? Three of today’s best columnists—John Avlon (The Daily Beast); Errol Louis (The Daily News); and Jesse Angelo (The Daily)—discuss.

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent the last decade driving the efforts not only to rebuild a devastated community…but also make it better.

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M Mayor Bloomberg always knew that Downtown would rise again. Ever since taking office only months after the horrible devastation of 9/11, the newly minted Chief Executive of the City of New York made the rebuilding of the rubble that was once the area around the World Trade Center one of his administration’s priorities. Shortly following his election just weeks after the attacks, Mayor Michael Bloomberg turned a horrific disaster into an opportunity, not only to rebuild…but also to improve Lower Manhattan. By the end of 2002, he had laid out the blueprint to turn all Lower Manhattan neighborhoods into a cohesive community that would be attractive to residential and commercial development. The mayor worked closely with numerous state, federal and local officials and organizations to secure funding and, by 2005, joined with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and then-Governor George Pataki to reveal the wide array of specific target projects that would realize his vision for a greater Downtown. Among his many areas of focus were the development of and access to the waterfront along both the East and Hudson rivers; funding for new schools; grants for streetscape improvements that enhanced security around Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange; the redevelopment of Fulton Street as a commercial and transportation hub; the further development of affordable housing in the area; and securing

a place to pay homage to those we lost, with the World Trade Center memorial. As the decade since the attacks has come to an end, most of the projects are well on their way to completion or have already been realized, attracting new residents and businesses, and making Downtown the fastest growing area in the city. There is no one man more responsible for the spectacular revitalization of Lower Manhattan than this mayor…who recently took the time to share his passion for it and commitment to it with us. How would you describe the task that was in front of you, and the rest of New York City, when you assumed office in the wake of the 9/11 attacks? When I took office on January 1, 2002, the 9/11 attacks and the World Trade Center site were at the forefront of my mind. The tremendous task of removing the debris was already well under-

way, but now we faced an even more daunting task: what would we put where the Twin Towers once stood? Immediately, we focused efforts on beginning the process of honoring those we lost by soliciting designs for a memorial. We also recognized the tremendous impact this event had on Lower Manhattan, and we committed ourselves to helping to rebuild not only the World Trade Center, but also the Downtown community. Were there moments when the task of selecting a design and rebuilding seemed insurmountable? One of the most remarkable things to emerge from September 11 was the unity among New Yorkers, Americans and people from around the globe. Knowing that the eyes of the world were watching our city and how it would handle the rebuilding efforts meant that we had no time for self-doubt or fear. Our administration, as well as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Silverstein Properties, immediately focused

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nternational superstar Vanessa Williams has crossed multiple boundaries to find incredible success in several entertainment genres. The Emmy-nominated actress and chart-topping singer grew up in a nurturing New York minority household filled with music, which gave her the knowledge, tools and love of the arts that helped carry her to the heights of superstardom. “As the daughter of music teachers, the indelible influence of music education played an important role in my becoming the person I am today,” says Williams, who fell in love with performing and began her career ascent in Millwood, New York. “Education was always a priority

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of my parents and I believe every young student should be afforded the same opportunities that I had in school.” So aligning with the Sphinx Organization was a no-brainer for one of the biggest thinkers (and talents) in show business. Now in its 15th year of existence, Sphinx has become the most effective and recognizable avenue for urban kids of color to gain access to classical music and embrace it in the way that other kids have for centuries. Whether delivering music education to underserved communities, or hosting a national competition for young black and Latino string players, the Sphinx Organization’s programming efforts impact ten of thousands of

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Her Life to Kids

or Linda Ensko, founder and executive director of Buckle My Shoe nursery school in TriBeCa, school does not stop come June. Ensko has been dedicating her life to fostering a learning environment for tots—and teachers— year-round. As Downtown heads back to school, she will celebrate 30 years of Buckle My Shoe. Ensko established Buckle My Shoe in 1981 when she was 26 years old, after having received her master’s in education and teaching second grade in the private school system for three years. What started as a small group of seven two-yearolds, has blossomed into two full-functioning nursery schools (TriBeCa and West Village)—and a day camp—with about 200 children enrolled per school, ranging from infants to five-year olds. Complete with a stage, pet rabbit and crafts decorations galore—like jellyfish made out of cupcake liners and string hanging from a clothesline—the TriBeCa school is blossoming with ambition. “I think the children inspire me,” Ensko says. “I love their energy. It’s just so exciting. They’re like a cup that’s overflowing and spontaneous, filled with warmth and zest and spontaneity.”

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Ironically, Ensko never really liked school. As a result, she wanted to create a place that children would really love. “Our job is to guide them and help them realize who they are…to let children always be curious and give them the opportunity to discover. Everyday they wake up and it’s wonder and magic. They have a really strong heart-mind connection and are pretty pure about their thoughts.” Inspired by the teachings of Reggio Emilia, Ensko’s preschool works under the philosophy that we are life-long learners. The school urges building community, forging bonds that encourage well-rounded exploration and discovery. Parent participation, teacher workshops with top scholars and weekly specialists across different subjects, including music, dance, yoga and French, help reinforce Emilia’s teachings. Ensko’s wholehearted commitment to children is an ongoing love affair that was inspired by her own childhood. “My mother loved kids,” she says. “She taught us to love children. She was very warm and I learned from watching my mom.”

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From a young age, she was caring for children. She has fond memories of helping to take care of a foster child on the weekends and a Fresh Air child in the summertime. As she grew up, she progressed to a babysitter with a hard work ethic, learning about responsibility. “When I was about 12 or 13, I babysat for four children at once—three boys and a girl all under the age of five,” she says. While her parents were there to guide her and help her, she quickly learned firsthand what it takes to care for a small village. And as for the village of Downtown, it is a place she has loved for years. “It’s an area of the city I’ve known since I was 16 and would visit my sister,” she recalls. “It was fun, exciting, vibrant and relaxed…people are more friendly and open…more original. You’re close to nature—it’s not such a concrete jungle.” Without a doubt, her passion for Downtown and for her career is interwoven into her success. “It’s a gift to get to do what I love everyday,” she says. “It’s been an incredible life journey.” —ANDREA TULLMAN

Photographed by Lana De Doncker.

FOR 30 YEARS LINDA ENSKO HAS BEEN LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN’S SUCCESS RIGHT HERE IN TRIBECA

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This new school year, favorite protagonists and iconic authors will find themselves on the shelves and in the pages of DOWNTOWN. A mix of the old and a bit of the new makes books for young readers more exciting for kids and parents alike. Ingenious poems, gripping plots and whimsical illustrations are

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enchanting, transcend age, make life relatable and remain in our memories. No matter how old we are or how long ago we met a captivating character, we always remember a good book. As Downtown kids head back to school, follow these well-known personalities, animals and imaginary creatures as they, too, head back to school, fall in love, prepare for the holidays and discover new worlds. —ANDREA TULLMAN

NEW BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS…AND THE REEMERGENCE OF FAMILIAR FACES FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME As Simple As It Seems, HarperCollins ($16). harpercollinschildrens.com. Love and Other Things I’m Bad At: Rocky Road Trip and Sundae My Prince Will Come, HarperTeen ($10). harperteen.com. Notes from an Accidental Band Geek, Dial ($17). us.penguingroup.com. Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet, HarperFestival ($5). harpercollinschildrens.com. Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life, Little, Brown and Company ($16). hatchettebookgroup.com. Elljay Jakes is a Rock Star, Viking Juvenile ($15). us.penguingroup.com. Trick or Treat, Marley!, HarperCollins ($18). harpercollinschildrens.com. If You Give a Dog a Donut, Balzer and Bray ($17). harpercollinschildrens.com. The Downside of Being Up, Putnam Juvenile ($17). us.penguingroup.com. The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories, Random House Books for Young Readers ($15). randomhouse.com. Spot Goes to the Library, Puffin Juvenile ($6). us.penguingroup.com. Llama Llama Home with Mama, Viking Children’s ($18). us.penguingroup.com. Every Thing On It, HarperCollins ($20). harpercollinschildrens.com. Mo Wren, Lost and Found, Balzer and Bray ($16). harpercollinschildrens.com.

CLINTON KELLY FASHION ADVISER AND LOVER OF LIFE

linton Kelly is best known for the warm humor and style advice he and his cohost, Stacey London, bring to The Learning Channel’s (TLC) highly rated What Not to Wear. A TriBeCa resident, Kelly was born in Panama City, Panama, and raised in Port Jefferson Station, Long Island. He received his B.A. from Boston College and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Prior to appearing on television, he was a New York City– based magazine editor and freelance writer, with positions as contributing editor to Marie Claire and deputy editor of Mademoiselle. Then his career unexpectedly took a turn to primetime television, in the form of What Not to Wear. Although he still continues to write and appear on TV, Kelly has expanded into fashion consulting and designing. In his new book, Oh No She Didn’t: The Top 100 Style Mistakes Women Make and How to Avoid Them (Simon & Schuster), he explains women’s fashion mistakes and helps readers discover their own style. In addition, he has a partnership with Macy’s and conducts style seminars in major cities across the United States. And if you’re worrying about Kelly finding love, he did. In 2009, he happily married his partner, Damon, at their Connecticut home.

CK’S FAVORITES: Restaurant: The Harrison and Nobu— the rock shrimp is like crack! Coffee Place: Bubby’s Bar: Smith & Mills Store: ABC Home Downtown Spot: I love taking my dog for an early morning walk along the Hudson. Date Night: We stay in and cook because going out is something we do all the time.

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You have such a great eye. Did you always want to be in fashion? I never wanted to be in fashion and I’m not sure I want to be in fashion now. Only kidding. Eight years ago, Barbara Barna, an independent casting agent emailed me, out of nowhere, asking if I would have any interest in auditioning for What Not to Wear. I thought, “What the heck!” And the next thing you know, I’m on TV styling. I always have been style conscious, so why not take that knowledge and help others. What was the inspiration for your books? I get a kick out of helping people to be better versions of themselves. I cannot stand mediocrity. Everyday it’s a choice: you can wake up and be blah or be fabulous. If you’re gonna do it, do it right: put your whole heart into it. Looking good is a state of mind. And don’t be afraid to take chances with your wardrobe. Your partner in crime is Stacey London. How did you both connect? The casting agent brought us together and we hit it off from the first second. She’s a character, with definite opinions and a strong point of view. While we are very different people we both believe very strongly in what we do. We have the same sense of humor—it’s almost scary—and we are both hard workers. And luckily we have very similar tastes in fashion. Our relationship is like a brother and sister in the backseat of a car on a long road trip. What would you say to the young women and men out there who want to be like you? What does it really take? Don’t settle. Take jobs that you think you’ll enjoy

or learn from. If you love what you do then money will eventually flow. I remember being so broke in my early days, I would get the two hotdog special. I’d eat one for lunch and save the other for dinner. I always felt fabulous. I would always keep going. I never felt sorry for myself. Carolyn Myss talks about this in her books, and they really had an influence on my life. What is your next major step? Another television show debuting this September on ABC daytime: The Chew. Five days a week like The View, but food, entertainment and all types of fabulous stylish fun. What would you recommend to people who want to live Downtown? I live in TriBeCa, which feels like New York City but is so private. We have the pulse of the city without the high pressure. It provides a wonderful mix of old New York and new New York. Let’s just say I’m a happy resident. What makes you smile? My family, my husband, my dog. Life is not about designer suits for me, it’s about spending time with the people I love. —SUZANNE CORSO

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Camera Club lamp ensemble, Anthropologie ($268). 375 West Broadway; anthropologie.com. MCM Hardcover book, Assouline ($25). 768 Fifth Ave.; assouline.com.

Library at the Hudson New York Hotel.

Leather coasters, set of six, Raika ($60). raikausa.com.

Brown leather medieval wrap journal with tie, Staff of Cavallini ($35). Barnes and Noble, 97 Warren St.; cavallini.com.

Sigmund woven leather chaise longue, Enzo Mari ($6,635). Art et Maison, 31 North Moore St.; artetmaison.com.

Pink Peony Floret chair, Floral Art ($2,400). floralartla.com. Verdant Acres Dinnerware, Anthropologie ($10-$16). 375 West Broadway; anthropologie.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burgundy Floralâ&#x20AC;? Angela Vase, Fringe ($75). Bloomingdales, 504 Broadway; bloomingdales.com. Candle, Illume ($28). Great Jones Spa, 29 Great Jones St.; Illumecandles.com. Orange Sunder Suzani Pillow, Madeline Weinrib ($800). ABC Carpet and Home, 888 Broadway; madelineweinrib.com. Gardening Indoors Doorknob, Anthropologie ($42). 375 West Broadway; anthropologie.com. Kenzo, Rizzoli New York ($75). Barnes & Noble, 396 Avenue of the Americas at 8th St.; rizzoliusa.com.

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Purple pairs nicely with dark hair/dark eyes or hazel/green eyes. Don’t be afraid of purple hues—they make eyes pop. Any shade of purple will do, be it violet or a deeper plum.

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The bigger the better, so put down the tweezers. Eyebrows frame the whole face; full brows make for a younger-looking appearance. To achieve a thicker look, pencil or powder them in with a matching color. If they appear too dark, brush through them with an eyebrow comb until you feel comfortable.

Metallic smoky eyeshadows flatter a variety of skin tones and eye colors. Do not go overboard—playedup eyes call for a neutral lip.

Nails:

Purple Eyes Ombres 5 Lumieres #11 (5 Colour Harmony for Eyes), Yves Saint Laurent ($56). ysl.com. Glaze Eye Shadow in Deep Plum, Trish McEvoy ($16). trishmcevoy.com.

Leaf and jewel tones are warming up fall nails: smoky browns and blues, greens and greys and even burgundy and purple. With so many hues to choose from, you will be busy painting well into winter.

Blue Eyes Dior Blue Tie Palette in Smoking Blue, Dior ($70). dior.com. Aqua Eyes in 7L-Turquoise, Make Up For Ever ($18). makeupforever.com. Silver Eyes Soft Blend Eye Shadow in Silver Streak, Studio Makeup ($14). studiomakeup.com. Loose Shadow Dust in Silver Bells, Studio Makeup ($13). studiomakeup.com. Pure Color Liquid Eyeliner in Graphite, Estée Lauder ($21). esteelauder.com.

A blue palette complements light hair/light eyes or very dark hair/ dark eyes.

Lips: Silver/gun metal–black is a dramatic palette that looks great on everyone.

Lips On model and right, center: Rouge G Lipstick in 25 Garconne, Guerlain ($47). guerlain.com. Right, top: Burnt Red Lip Color, Bobby Brown ($22). bobbibrown.com. Right, bottom: Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick, NARS ($25). narscosmetics.com.

* First thing’s first: Red lips should be matte. * Find a match: Red is a gorgeous statement. Coral-red is nice on fair skin. Pinkish-cranberry red works best on medium skin tones; if you dare, try a true red. A deep, rich shade of red is lovely with darker skin. * Bottom line: Watch for “bleeding” outside of the lip line. * Quick trick: To keep a matte look without reapplying, apply lipstick, blot, apply a tiny bit of translucent powder with a brush and lightly go over lips again with color.

Nail Polish From left: Road House Blues, OPI ($8). opi.com. Galion, NARS ($17). narscosmetics.com. Amethyst, CND ($16). cnd.com. Codie, Zoya ($8). zoya.com. Billionaire, Deborah Lippmann ($16). lipmanncollection. com. Power Clutch, Essie ($8). essie.com.

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Drake is a freelance makeup artist.

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ew York State vineyards have grown significantly in size and number over the last quarter of a century. The East End of Long Island has gone from having one vineyard to 3,000 acres of vineyards and over 30 wineries. As the number of vineyards increase, so does this region’s reputation. Long Island wineries are finally gaining the recognition they deserve for their unique and quality wine making. With the fall weather upon us, we look to heartier meals and local wines that pair well with them. Two of the top vineyards on the East End are Channing Daughters Winery and Wölffer Estate.

Unique Fall Wine: 2008 Ramato Color: an orange-colored wine that is made by treating white grapes like red grapes. This process, which includes fermenting the grapes with the skins, produces a rusty-colored wine with higher tannins than most whites. Taste: an apple-peach flavor balanced with a nice acidity. Pairing: a hard cheese and charcuterie platter.

Thanksgiving Wine: 2010 Wölffer Rosé Taste: a bright grapefruit flavor and elegant acidity. Pairing: would cut through the heartiness of a Thanksgiving dinner; a great table wine.

White Wine: 2008 Pearle Chardonnay Taste: the richest chardonnay offered by Wölffer Estate. Pairing: its fresh taste and hearty texture jump out when paired with creamy mushroom risotto. Fall Dinner Party: 2008 Christian’s Cuvée Merlot Taste: its vibrancy and full-mouth feel make it a very impressive glass; the young taste of the 2008 vintage hint that it will age very well over the next 5 to 10 years. Pairing: osso bucco Fact: the first vintage of this wine was introduced by the winery in 2000 and was priced at $100. A price this high for a Long Island wine was unheard of and caused a stir in the wine world. —AMY MATLOCK

Vinyard photographed by Amy Matlock. Cheese photographed by Lana De Doncker. Food courtesy of Battery Place Market.

Red Wine: 2008 Blaufränkisch Taste: a berry and spicy aroma; soft tannins and a fruity acidity similar to a Pinot. Pairing: a gamey ragûe such as wild boar or venison.

The Wölffer Estate Vineyard is located just north of Montauk Highway, near Bridgehampton, on the same latitude as Naples and Madrid. This unique location allows grapes to get a lot of exposure to the ocean breezes and sunlight. Winemaker Roman Roth is dedicated to producing the best possible product year after year. His expertise in winemaking coupled with his commitment has been tthe he driving force behind this vineyard’s success.

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Channing Daughters, located on the South Fork, just outside of Southampton, uses old-world techniques of northern Italy to bring out the flavors from their grapes, at the same time experimenting with d ifferent grape varietals. different

Scary Treats for a Sweet BLOODY CUPCAKES One bite of these ghoulish goodies will elicit squeals from your little goblins at the “bloody” surprise inside. Begin by baking up your favorite cupcake recipe or mix to form the cupcake “heads.” 30 of your favorite chocolate cupcakes, unfrosted and refrigerated 1 bag mini marshmallows Slivered almonds Filling ½ cup salted butter, softened at room temperature 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff (about ½ of a 7½-ounce jar) 1 teaspoon vanilla Red food coloring (gel works best to get a very dark red) Frosting 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temp 1¼ cups sifted cocoa powder 6 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla To make filling: In medium bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy; add sugar and beat with a stationary or hand mixer, until light and fluffy. Add Fluff and vanilla and again beat until light and fluffy. Add food coloring, little by little, until you get desired shade of red (like blood). Cover and refrigerate. To make frosting: In large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder and beat with a stationary or hand mixer, starting on low and gradually moving to a higher setting, until light and creamy. Mixture will be very thick; add about 4–6 tablespoons water to loosen it. Add 3 cups sugar and mix well until combined. If mixture is too thick, add 2–3 tablespoons water until creamy. Add remaining sugar and again mix well. Add vanilla and mix well one more time. Cover and set aside (do not refrigerate). To fill cupcakes: Take cupcakes out of refrigerator and, using an

Mom and celebrity pastry chef Paulette Goto can’t get enough of the Downtown neighborhood. “It’s like Cheers,” she says. “It really is a cozy little village where it seems everyone knows everyone and your friends are extended family.” She is currently the “hostess with the mostest” on The Cooking Channel’s Unique Sweets—a show that finds, well, unique sweets all over America. In addition to hosting the show, Goto is an authority on desserts and loves creating pastry masterpieces. As October 31 approaches (she definitely picks treats over tricks), she’ll be baking all sorts of homemade goodies, including her frightening Bloody Cupcakes. And as for dressing up? She’s right there in costume alongside her daughter. “A couple of years ago my daughter and I both went as Cinderella,” she says. “Everyone said it was so sweet of me to do that for my daughter, but, the truth is, she did it for me! She had a playdate with a couple of her friends and I had a seamstress over to gem my costume, then my daughter’s friends asked me to stay in the costume and play with them... and I totally did!” —SUZANNE CORSO

apple corer, gently push corer into center of one cupcake, almost to bottom. Rotate corer slightly and pull it out. Remove cake round from corer; repeat with all cupcakes. Add filling to pastry bag, and pipe into holes. To decorate cupcakes: Frost tops of cupcakes. Press one marshmallow into frosting for each eye. Cut 15 marshmallows in half; place one half in center of each cupcake for the nose. Insert 4–5 slivered almonds about ¼ inch from edge to form the scary mouth.

For Paulette’s Bloody Cupcakes cake recipe, visit downtownmagazinenyc.com

Styled by Amy Matlock. Food courtesy of Battery Place Market.

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