April showers…we all know the saying (hopefully this year won’t be so wet). We are excited to present this month’s edition. From famed TV personalities to the best in travel, theater and fashion; we have it all! We were so lucky (and I was over-the-moon with joy) to snag Susan Lucci for the cover. A long time crush of mine, Ms. Lucci is everything one could ask for and more. Beautiful, smart, passionate, well spoken, dedicated; she is what makes a star, a star (it doesn’t hurt that she’s Italian too). In addition to Susan, we have Shabini Joshi of Fox Business Network fame. It turns out that we are connected through a work relation; and she was gracious, smart and insightful during our sit down. I hope you like the piece as much as I liked interviewing her. Another important get for us was Isabel Leonard, the up-andcoming opera star. Over a cup of coffee, we discussed her love of New York, having a child in the city, her voice and her recital tour (of which she is very proud). This month we feature travel destinations from Santorini (thanks to Kitty Pilgrim), Morocco, Portugal, Pasadena and many other wonderful places. We also have a feature on Curious Jane Camps – a great program for girls that preaches empowerment and a can-do spirit. We are very happy to announce an expansion of our social column, Around the Town. Joe Alexander and Patrick McMullen are consummate professionals. The whole Resident staff is in agreement that it elevates the publication; and we are proud to present them. A quick word on Tasting New York – we thought it was a huge success! While admittedly crowded (aren’t ALL tastings crowded?), the food was excellent, Ernie Anastos was genial, and Claire Thomas was beautiful and put together. We plan on having an event in October (details to follow). Hope to see you there!
Christopher A. Pape Editor-in-Chief christopherp@resident.com
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