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19 Editor’s Note 27 Love Liza 98 Social Register 123 The Infallible Kitty Pilgrim 128 The Beautiful Alexia Landeau

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I lust for August and it would be a bust if this month’s edition wasn’t great (okay – the rhyming scheme there doesn’t quite work; at least I tried). I’m so happy it’s August. It’s my birthday month (I can’t believe how old I’m getting) and we have some exciting developments. As reported in June, we have the Diva of all Divas – Liza Minnelli. Ms. Minnelli, a childhood hero of mine, was, for this interview, gracious, poignant, insightful and everything a young boy growing up fantasizing about meeting her, could have asked for. We went for a retro look – because who doesn’t love retro? When I saw the photo we used for the cover – I had to have it. It’s Liza in a white pantsuit and it had a certain elegance that I wanted to convey. As icing on the cake, Ms. Minnelli gave us a personalized signature to use. It all came together perfectly and I think it’s our best looking cover to date. This is also our educational issue, which I think is quite strong this year. From survival tips from Eileen Wacker, getting into college, adult education to the best back-to-school items, we’ve got Our other interviews include Kitty Pilgrim of CNN fame - and now a two-time novelist - and Karine Bahkoum, a good friend and judge of Iron Chef America. She truly is the Iron Palate and was such a pleasure to interview. Both have agreed to contribute to the magazine, so keep an As discussed in June, we are having a soirée. It’s a dual purpose event. First, it’s to celebrate 25 years in business and also to thank all of the celebrities that have graced the pages of this great magazine. I’ll be providing more details, but we’d love to invite our readers to come because without you, we would be nothing. On other notes, we thank Elvis Duran for his monthly contribution and wish him a Happy Check out our new column, Social Register which is a fun addition that explores turn-of-thecentury New York City and how the rich lived. Lastly, thanks to the staff for another successful edition – I’ve been distracted with the preparations of the party and they have stepped up to the plate. This is especially true of Narbeh Minassian,

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addition, a daily breakfast basket will be delivered right to your door. At Hidden Pond, the hardest part of each day may be deciding what to do next. Wander meandering nature trails, or take a beach cruiser bike and explore Kennebunkport’s winding back roads. Go paddleboarding, learn how to build a bird house, or take a yoga class surrounded by nature at the Farm. Or for a true indulgence, book an appointment at the Tree Spa, nestled into the trees above the lush forest floor. If the beach is more your speed, head to Hidden Pond’s sister property, The Tides Beach Club, where “Beach Tenders” will be sure you have a plush towel, comfy chair and cooler packed with chilled water. They’ll even bring you lunch on the beach. Hidden Pond also features several onsite dining options, including Earth, a collaboration with Boston chef and James Beard Award-winner Ken Oringer. Earth offers farm-fresh ingredients grown on Hidden Pond’s own organic farm, along with local meats, seafood, and cheeses—all overlooking the pond and nightly bonfires. BEACH CHIC If you like the beach, The Tides Beach Club is the place for you. The only hotel overlooking pristine Goose Rocks Beach, The Tides is one of Kennebunkport’s true

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“grand dames,” and after an extensive rejuvenation last year, it’s also one of the ‘Port’s chicest resorts. The rooms at the Tides have a soothing seaside ambiance, mixed with surprising and whimsical contemporary touches. This same eclectic mix extends to the common areas, where traditional white wing back chairs and lamps made from sea shells sit side-by-side with “invisible” bar stools and modern art. The Tides has a fun, energetic bar, and also offers dining. Savor an after dinner cocktail while rocking on the expansive front porch, or dine outside on the patio, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the sea. Escape to the beach this summer…without the Hamptons traffic! A CLASSIC...ENHANCED Located in the heart of Kennebunkport’s lively Dock Square, the Kennebunkport Inn has always been a favorite because of its great location, outstanding service, and award-winning restaurant, One Dock. After a just-completed renovation, though, it’s gotten even better. Highlights of the renovation include a new lobby and common area, a sun terrace with outdoor fireplace and cozy deck chaises overlooking the Kennebunk River, and a new bar at One Dock. The changes also extend to One Dock’s menu, with a greater emphasis on small plates that showcase Maine’s abundant local seafood and produce. The Kennebunkport Inn is also a great place to stop by for cocktails, especially

during summer months, with a daily Happy Hour on the patio. IN-TOWN ELEGANCE Across the bridge in Lower Village is the ‘Port’s newest boutique hotel, The Grand. Though just opening this summer, the Grand already promises to be one of the area’s hottest spots. Located on Chase Hill, the Grand’s expansive windows and balconies provide sweeping views of the Kennebunk River and Dock Square. Elegantly appointed rooms offer a slightly urban feel, with soft, warm tones of Saffron and cream, chic furnishings and marble bathrooms featuring gleaming Waterworks hardware.

QUAINT & COZY CHARM Just outside of town are the Cottages at Cabot Cove, the quintessential New England cottage experience. Each of these uniquely designed cottages features a kitchenette and terrace, which is like your own private garden paradise. Take a rowboat or kayak to explore the Kennebunk River, or just hunker down with a picnic lunch or a good book in an Adirondack chair overlooking the Cove. SECLUDED SPLENDOR Down the winding back road from Cabot Cove is the Old Fort Inn. Once a grand hotel in Kennebunkport’s Cape Arundel, the original carriage house and stables have been converted into elegantly appointed, spacious guest rooms. Decorated in a traditional New England style, the rooms feature rich linens, custom wood furnishings, and four-poster beds. Outside, a spacious patio and heated lap pool feature plush chaise lounges, inviting you to soak up the summer sun. Old Fort’s Club House, with its collection of art deco books, deep leather sofas and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, is a great place to linger. For families looking to stay a while, a chic, three bedroom cottage is available for rent…a homeaway-from-home on Maine’s southern coast. This hidden gem is perfect for couples looking to getaway—tucked just far enough away to be a tranquil oasis, yet minutes from downtown Kennebunkport. Still wondering if you should book a stay in Kennebunkport this summer? Well, stop. Treat yourself.You won’t be disappointed, and the only downside is that you won’t want to leave this beautiful and lively town.

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This being Resident Magazine, we had to ask about being a New Yorker. With typical panache, Liza responded: “I stay in my apartment… and I when I go out, it’s passion; everything comes alive.” She went onto say that she loves Central Park and being in this frantic, frenetic yet somehow peaceful city. “I live in a great section of the city and I love going out, being around the energy is just so amazing.”

“I live in a great section of the city and I love going out, being around the energy is just so amazing.” Liza is, of course, synonymous with New York. She is New York and New York is her. In fact, as a child she grew up in The Plaza Hotel. And some say that Kay Thompson’s children’s book series, Eloise at the Plaza, is based on Liza and her exploits as a young girl. But nothing is more emblematic of her

New York, New York. “Kander and Ebb New York City’s song and I’m so glad so many people have embraced it.” Being part of New York means that Liza is intimately familiar with the stage. Like her mother, she is the consummate entertainer; some might argue that the stage is her best medium. In 1965, she became the youngest woman ever to win a Tony Award for leading actress in her performance in Flora the Red Menace; it also cemented her relationship and admiration for Kander and Ebb. “I knew from that moment that I wanted to work with them for the rest of my life.” Many people, who were unfamiliar with Minnelli during her early years as a stage actress, soon fell in love with her as Sally many of her most successful collaborations, the musical had been from Kander and Ebb. It garnered Liza an Oscar and Golden Globe; and made her the only Academy Award-winning child of Oscar-winning parents.

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statue on their shoulders, and at times their faces get so reddened and their movements so uncertain, that at any instant the whole moments the crowd steps in to give a needed main square in a glamorous procession; it all

be seen from their special way of preparing food, called the Pachamanca, or “earth pot”, where they bury raw food in the ground culinary inventions include Ceviche and a you can even prepare your own meal under guidance of the award-winning chef Luis Diego Lindo Izquierdo! If time allows, a visit to nearby cities like Lima and Cusco can Famous historical sites include

You should also feel free to roam around on surrounding streets, to see native folk in their national dresses, singing and dancing to their national songs and a long evening of observing the festivities, we capped the night off, with a dinner at a modern restaurant inside a museum square called

night to our stunning spacious rooms at the shut my eyes until tomorrow, I stepped out to my balcony to enjoy the evening air before my sleep, surprised to see a glowing statue of

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Sitting atop Bermuda’s highest point, The Fairmont Southampton brings a myriad of possibilities to your next getaway. The panoramic views of Bermuda’s south shore will leave you breathless. In one direction you’ll take in sweeping vistas of turquoise sea traced by our impossibly pink sand beach, in another - the lush tropical beauty of native plantings and our Championship Par 3 Golf Course…all set against a backdrop of brilliant blue sky. The Fairmont Southampton merges tradition with creature comfort. Every spacious guest room reflects luxury and relaxed sophistication with fine furnishings, exceptional amenities and its own private balcony or terrace. From the Fairmont Gold Floor with its superb accommodations and private lounge - to the suites and guest rooms, discerning travelers appreciate the exacting attention to detail.

Bask in the sun at The Fairmont Southampton’s private beach, or play tennis on the lighted courts adjacent to the beach. If relaxation is your goal, The Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Southampton – voted Best Spa in Bermuda for 10 consecutive years - features 75 signature treatments, a spa pool, sun terrace with Jacuzzis, fitness room and much more to help you find your energy. The little ones will love Explorers Camp with its supervised sporting events, scavenger hunts, envirokids program and more – so you and the kids can make the most of your vacation. Dining options are abundant. The historic Waterlot Inn has presented succulent Prime Aged Steaks, ocean-fresh seafood and Bermuda’s most extensive wine list for 342 years. Bacci presents delectable, relaxed Italian dining with a Tuscan accent. And, on the beach, The Ocean Club offers a delectable menu and casual dining from noon until 9pm with breathtaking views. Dine inside or out with your toes in the sand. Steps from the main lobby, Windows on the Sound makes breakfast extraordinary. On Sundays, Island-authentic dishes are offered at its Breakfast Buffet. For casual dining, it’s Wickets, with its tasty breakfast, lunch or late afternoon snack menu. And Jasmine, with its low-key, sophisticated vibe is the ideal place to enjoy the quintessential martini, small plates throughout the day, and the Bermudian tradition of afternoon tea. Evenings Jasmine presents live entertainment. For Bermuda nightlife, The Cellar, is the hot spot for dancing the night away.

The Fairmont Southampton offers an array of activities. Its award-winning, Championship Par 3 Golf Course is the Home of the 2012 Baccardi National Par 3 Tournament. As a Fairmont guest, you also have exclusive access to Bermuda’s oldest private golf club at Riddell’s Bay.

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Park City’s Mountainous and Luxurious Canyons resort BY CHRISTOPHER PAPE AND NARBEH MINASSIAN

The Waldorf Astoria has resorts located nationwide, but there are not many that can compete with the scenery of Park City’s resort in Utah. Mountainous and secluded, Park City is equally beautiful in winter and summer, providing the ideal year-round getaway. In many ways this land represents real America; it is unspoiled and beautiful, just

The hotel is tucked in between mountains, and, as you would expect, seeks to take full advantage of the scenic surroundings. The Waldorf Astoria offers activities that focus on experiencing the best that nature has to offer, with a hiking trip led by Canyon Resort’s new European style guided hiking program that ventures through the Wasatch mountain range with a view from above of the majestic mountains and valleys, or feel the thrill of soaring over Canyons

Resort on the mid-mountain ZipTour with intermediate and advanced zip lines. As an alternate angle of view, their Red Pine Zip Tour takes you on an 800-foot-long ride upon the tree tops, while the Lookout and forth between Lookout Peak and Red Pine Lodge. For a relatively relaxed way of touring this unique setting, take the Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride for the perfect way to say good morning to stunning Utah.

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personal training program and discover your resting metabolic rate, with which the New Leaf Technology. Assessments will determine the ideal nutritional balance for you to follow by measuring the number of calories used without exercise. It is fair to say that the staff at this Fitness Center take a comprehensive approach to the health and wellbeing of every guest. For the best results, be sure to experience one of Dr Catesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Naturopathic physician - personalized treatment plans and feel revived by the natural remedies. In truth, it would be something of an injustice to refer to the accommodation as rooms, perhaps a more accurate term

would be residence. Rooms are simplistic, rooms are small, but these residences are neither. One of the most striking aspects of your stay will be waking up to the serenity of the Utah landscape, which is in full view beyond your window, setting the background for a stylish residence. Carpet, marble, and tiling are combined to technological amenities; giving a modern lodging with a traditional old-American character. Clearly the hotel aims for a quaint atmosphere with a unique blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. And this comes across strongly even beyond

the residences and into the entire resort, particularly the restaurants. Slopes’ rich mahogany tones and deep woods stay true to the overall feeling of genuine America, it is unspoiled but accommodating at the same time. Overlooking an alpine backdrop, this restaurant offers a serene ambiance in which you can discover a delectable cuisine. You can try the Rabbit Crepeniette, Mediterranean Bass, or Chateaubriand of Beef. Found at the base of Canyons Ski Resort, this Park City Restaurant is the ideal choice for aprèsski treats or summer afternoon breaks. Sip on the perfect cup of coffee while sampling one of SLOPES by Talisker’s signature beignets pastries. Start your day

with a fantastic range of luxury breakfast choices. two private dining areas - The The Cabriolet room seating 16. Take in views of the stunning Canyon’s resort culinary team at this luxury restaurant can personalize any menu to suit your palate. As you would expect from a resort not too far away from the host city of the 2002 Winter Olympics, activities are in abundance; from hiking, mountain biking, season. Take up skiing or snowboarding on one of Canyon Ski Resort’s eight mountains or take advantage of the hotel’s

complimentary scheduled-shuttle service to Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley Resort, two of Park City’s fantastic winter sports resorts. Let one of the Ski valets deliver your equipment to the hotel’s an invigorating day on the mountains and savor complimentary hot chocolate and warm cider. Park City’ Waldorf Astoria has preserved the natural beauty of the American country and brought it all within easy accessibility for its visitors. This location may be suitable throughout the four seasons, but there is never any time better

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of a Buenos Aires has always been something of a mystery. As the much maligned capital city of a historically troubled country, the city has such a recognizable name with such an unrecognizable identity. The name was given by the Spanish potential that had remained untapped for so long. Recent statistics, however, suggest that Buenos Aires is addressing this eternal tourism in Argentina increasing by 27% in 2010, and with visitors to Buenos Aires rising by over a million in three years, its Indeed, Buenos Aires is undergoing a process of reinvention. The best way to get there is on American

founded by the Spanish conquistador christened Puerto de Nuestro Senora Santa Maria de los Buenos Ayres. Since then, its history has been dominated by consistent colonial presence. After the Spanish came the British, who, as lately as the 1920s, held the city as a virtual outpost of their empire, complete with in mind, it would be plausible to presume that the state of the global economy and the recession would prove to be something of a killer blow to the Argentines, as it were, but the nation has risen to the challenge, seeking to establish its own identity; a journey that arguably began at the halfway point of the twentieth century. Buenos Aires is moving on from its European past but not forgetting it, the result of which is a metropolis of European elegance with a strong sense of Argentine culture. Resident

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The preparation of homemade meals is regarded a way of expressing affection, and this care is carried down though posterity and has become a characteristic of the Buenos Aires Restaurant scene. The Argentine asado (barbecue) demonstrates the presentation of the hallmark of Argentine cuisine- meat. Steak, beef ribs, pork and blood sausage, chitterlings, and sweetbread all compose the nation’s much loved meat feast, which is often accompanied with a sauce of garlic, herbs and vinegar. Drink is wellstocked; Quilmes is a native product and the country’s most popular beer, while mate is an infusion based on the Yerba mate herb. There is no shortage of restaurants in which to try this cuisine, leading places include the Argentine El Bistro within the Faena Hotel, which is run by young chef Mariano Cid de la Paz (a protégé of El Bullis’ Ferran Adria), and Olsen, a Scandinavian restaurant.

the creation of the Caminto- an alley of art and the birthplace of the Tango. This shift in the Argentine mindset has become manifest in the last few decades. The Museo del Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

The shackles of old, European colonialism are being smashed and a real and beautiful

by local architects, and the once decrepit Puerto Madero has undergone extensive

the city of fair winds. Buenos Aires has just found its fountain of youth, and is getting

youngest area. This achievement is the pride of the city’s urban planning team and showcases the newest architectural trends of the nation. Palermo Soho has been renovated to a similar effect, offering shops and restaurants in abundance. Perhaps now Vila’s writing would not have found much attention as the reasons for the growing number of tourists are becoming clearer.

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, Donna Lynn Fiore from Manhattan, for naming Buenos Aires, as the correct answer to our Guess The Mystery Destination Contest and giving the best reason why she loves it.

Donna wins two (2) round trip International tickets from American Airlines

The correct answer is Buenos Aires: La Reina del Plata (“Queen of the Plata”) is one of the nicknames of the capital of Argentina. Buenos Aires, meaning fair winds, is one of the most magical places in the world. I love everything about the city and its people. From their distinct style of Spanish to their passion – everything is perfection. I’d love to go there and learn how to tango; it’s definitely on my bucket list. Donna Lynn Fiore

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SANIBEL BEACHFRONT C APTIVA ISL AND ESTATE EXCLUSIVE RIVERFRONT ESTATE Absolutely gorgeous Gulf Front home with expansive views. Copacetic Estate, as the name indicates is Captiva life at it's finest. Located in St. Charles Harbour - near Sanibel and Ft. Myers Beach 5 Bedroom, 6 bath Vanishing edge raised pool Lush tropical vegitation Gourmet kitchen,pass thru pantry, wine room, Travertine flooring Extensive molding work, oak flooring, detailed beamed ceilings Fireplace, paver stones, outdoor kitchen with additional fireplace Private elevator

4 Bedroom, 6 ½ Bath Main house (Both Homes Furnished!) Sizeable Private Office, Exercise/Training Room, Fireplace Formal Dining, large open Kitchen, oversize laundry Screened porch overlooking pool, outside entertainment area, back yard, boat dock & Bay. Private Elevator through main house & easy private beach access 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ Bath Guest House w/Private Pool and Gazebo

Casually Elegant 5 BR/6 ½ Bath, 6745 sq. ft. Nearly 200’ of Unobstructed River Views, 80’ private Pier Formal LR & DR, 2 laundry rooms, family room w/bar, 2 fireplaces 4 car garage, huge pool area with outdoor kitchen New Hurricane Protection. Outstanding river views Community offers Club House, Dining, Tennis, Pool & Dockmaster Includes slip at community marina

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chefs, food festivals, delectable fare, a bevy of beers, fabulous frites and those scrumptious chocolates. Their renowned cuisine is so fantastique, Brussels Airlines inaugurated daily

country, you won’t be disappointed.

All those hungry Eurocrats have made Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, a foodie paradise with a thriving restaurant scene. Aptly named ‘Brusselicious’, the 2012 gastrofest delivers Belgium’s best dishes, gourmet delights and inspired cuisine. Gastronomy is considered ‘art de vivre’ (art of life) galore. Witnessing countless smiling people dining and socializing in clearly uplifted states, I pondered whether Belgian gastronomy induces ‘joy of life’.

local cheese, then on to tasty shrimp croquettes at an outdoor eatery/bar.

each course was a sensory masterpiece.

Belgium’s famous chocolates live up to the hype. It’s not unusual

Gerbaud’s superlative shop with the esteemed master himself. Best of all, you get to eat your sweet creations. Brussels also has top museums, great sights, splendid architecture, and superb shopping on its lovely café lined streets. The Grand Musical Instruments are not to be missed. You’ll want to spend some time at the fashionable boutiques and ateliers on Rue Antoine

Drive thirty minutes outside of Brussels, through verdant

occupants’ lordly lifestyles. I stopped at nearby Michelin-starred trout, guinea fowl, violet carrots, and strawberry rhubarb - the perfect complement to a magical afternoon.

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The Flemish city of Ghent is creative and trendy with au courant shops, hip art galleries and plenty of those fantastic Flemish Foodie eateries. Everyone rides bikes here, even the stylishly dressed women in trench coats, scarves and ballet pumps. Stroll the center and take in the sights. Must sees are The Design Museum, Korenmarkt square with its popular cafes, Castle Gravensteen, St. Baafskathedraal and The Belfort all within walking distance. Offering a lunch of oysters, cod and panna cotta with chocolate at Restaurant Allegro Moderato, and a sublime dinner of shrimp and the freshest produce my return.

The Flemish town of Bruges is charming - small, medieval and romantic. Meandering canals with swans, winding streets, narrow cobbled lanes, and quaint cafes hearken back to another era. That’s the beauty of Bruges. Sit back and enjoy the scenery on a canal ride, then walk to the the nearby Groeninge Museum for remarkable medieval paintings. An excellent lunch at Restaurant Zeno acquainted me with the regional cuisine and the ‘Flemish Foodies’ - young innovative chefs creating a sustainable, local, seasonal cuisine. Dinner of beef carpaccio, cod, and the freshest vegetables at ‘De Living’ was outstanding. Palace is truly regal with elegant rooms, original paintings, manicured gardens and The Duke’s art gallery in a palatial setting.

For more information on these destinations and how to get there, visit: www.visitbelgium.com www.brusselicious.com www.visitflanders.us www.brusselsairlines.com/com/

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By Harry Powers

he seaside villages that make up the Hamptons, some originally settled in the 17th century, stretch west to the very end of Long Island along the dramatic bluffs of Montauk. Once noted primarily for its spectacular wide stretches of pristine ocean beaches, the dynamic Hamptons are rapidly evolving from summer getaway to country retreat...a place where those with busy lives elsewhere are investing more and more of their precious leisure time year round. Indeed, an increasing number of people are making the Hamptons their permanent home. Top real estate broker Gary DePersia of the Corcoran Group is one of the top brokers who have matched exquisite homes to those looking to establish themselves in the Hamptons. DePersia

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has participated in more than a billion dollars of real estate transactions with over 200 of his exclusive listings sold and closed, as well as matching hundreds of his own buyers and renters with the right properties. His inventory of sensational listings is currently more than $400,000,000. DePersia is currently featuring two standout listings that each have rolling acres, on one of the highest points on idyllic Shelter Island, overlooking Gardiners Bay and Coecles Harbor, Paard Hill is a true equestrian lovers dream. The sprawling compound is comprised of a state-of-the-art barn with 23 windowed stalls including one for foaling, two tack rooms, indoor and outdoor

For full details on these properties and all of DePersia’s listings visit: www.myhamptonhomes.com.

heated indoor riding arena has mirrors, viewing room, and arched windows with harbor views. The expansive pastoral grounds include a 100’ x 200’ outdoor arena with gazebo, a 60’ professional round pen, 40’ x 60’ arena, 6-stall pony barn, and mowed riding trails throughout 29 acres. Three outbuildings provide storage for hay and equipment. The 1886 genteel farmhouse, sheltered by broad verandas and graced by water views, offers living room, formal dining room, country kitchen and four bedrooms. The property comes with deeded water access to the harbor where boats can be moored for motoring or sailing around the island. After riding, recount the events of the day over drinks at Sunset Beach or take the short ferry to savor the mainland shops and restaurants of the Depersia’s second featured listing is situated waterfront in the quiet

are just the prologue to the story that describes this rare opportunity substantial dock, hosts a clean, crisp modern home, cleverly designed to present water views from all main rooms. High ceilings and walls

plus four and a half baths, An existing waterside pool could be easily expanded while the grounds have been professionally landscaped. The abutting lot of 1.84 acres is included in this offering and will provide ample room for a rich compound with main house, guesthouse, pool and possibly tennis to complement the dock and sunsets. On the

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Aviva Drescher, one of the newest members on Real Housewives of New York, is a great addition to the cast, as she adds depth and intelligence to an otherwise vapid cast. As the only disabled member of all the housewives (she had her foot amputated in an accident when she was six) she champions her cause and brings knowledge, warmth and charisma to the screen. She sat down with us to discuss being a Hamptons resident, her disability and her presence on the show. The whole time, she was effervescent, witty and most importantly, honest and open. I hope you like the piece as much as I liked meeting her! Resident (R): Tell us a little bit about yourself ? Aviva Drescher (AD): I was born and raised in Manhattan in 1970; I have been coming to the Hamptons all my life, my parents owned houses here and in Jamaica. When I was six I had a traumatic accident on a farm, my foot got caught in a conveyor belt and my foot was severed and developed gangrene and I had to have an amputation at the ankle. I electively went in to get it amputated below the knee because I had trouble walking. The resulting surgery padded the residual limb with more skin and made for a better cosmetic look. I was 25 years old. R: I assume you do charity for this cause? AD: I’m the national spokesperson for One Step Ahead; I raise money for them, for kids who need prosthetic legs, which can cost up to $50,000. It also allows children to be athletic and to increase self esteem. R: What does it mean to be a Hamptons resident? AD: It’s someone who rents or buys, someone who loves it; whoever loves it her can be called Hamptons resident. We are out every summer for a long summer usually April to November because we love September and October more than summers here. It’s magical, from beach to pool, to movies to stores, and to pumpkin patches. My biggest regret is we did a

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scene at pumpkin patch with all the kids and it didn’t make it into show. Hamptons has something to offer everybody, it’s so American but so accepting. I feel like Hamptons is so welcoming. R: Talking about the show, how did you get into the show? AD: A friend of mine in PR, Jake Spitz, who is close with Bethany Frankel, begged me to have Bravo come and shoot me. He said they’re casting new women and I was initially against it, but I did the interview and was given a contract. I was in the Hamptons when I made decision; we decided to take a gamble in becoming a cartoon character. We thought I could use it to raise money and awareness for One Step Ahead. R: What’s it like to be on show? AD: TV, I’m a lawyer, and it’s a whirlwind experience. It’s a lot of work, a lot more than you could imagine; its draining.

R: Will you be on next year? AD: You never know until next year and every year Bravo adds somebody new so that will probably happen again. It’s an experience to be part of a cultural phenomenon, it’s really fun. My friends told me not to do it, but I was clear with Bravo to protect my family, and I’m feeling like my family is being portrayed properly and now my friends are rooting for me.

R: Is your relationship with the other ladies forced? AD: Because we were doing the show together, I felt a connection with the two new women, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thompson. It is like a sorority or when you meet new people, you like some you dislike some, there are ups and downs. It’s ‘art’ imitating life. R: Have you been on with Andy Cohen yet? AD: Yes it was great! So much fun, I love Andy Cohen. He calls himself our daddy, he is like Charlie form Charlie’s Angels and we don’t get to see him much but he’s really nice and he cares about us all. He’s called me many times to me how I am doing. R: Do you get messages from anyone? AD: I have a new child, I have four biological and Twitter. And a lot have been nice messages; I thought I’d be strung up, but I think there are bloggers who are paid

to write badly about us so I’d like to thank them for the attention they give us.

R: Are you friendly with the other cast members off the show?

R: There hasn’t been much tension on the show.

AD: Yes, I’m friendly with most of them;

AD: There has been some tension; one of the hardest things to deal with is that you cannot just sit on the sidelines. You are expected to take a position and express your opinion. I’m a lawyer and I try to gather information but my gathering of information is misconstrued as stirring the pot and maybe I am.

up. My closest friend is Carole Radziwill, I speak to her a lot and Heather is great. R: And everything is unscripted? AD: Absolutely nothing is scripted and they take so much footage and the editors make a story out of it.

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I was asked to check out Universal Auto Sport for a prospective article and, being one of the aforementioned fastidious creatures, I requested a test-drive of one of their many exotic cars. While such an easy drive with such a distinguished and prestigious car may have been pleasing enough, I’m afraid we will never know as I swapped from the Mini to the 2004 Ferrari 360 spider. The test-drive was what you would expect; it goes without saying that a Ferrari experience does not come along every day, and this made for a great occasion. In truth, this is not what Universal Auto

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Universal Auto Sports stands today largely thanks to the late Count Roffredo Gaetani D’Aragona Lovatelli, who saved the business from extinction just over 10 years ago and instilled his vision of creating a car dealership that fosters a passion for evident from the slogan on their website ‘when you’re here…you’re family’. Since his untimely death in 2005, the dealership has striven to uphold his legacy and continue his work, and the staff there show absolutely no sign of letting up. They offer a personal touch to their service and it is people like them that make you wonder how the widespread stereotype of car salesmen being con men ever became so widespread. When you buy an automobile from here, they will be its Hamptons guardians. That is to say that so long as it is in the Hamptons and you are not, they will give it a designated spot or, if you wish, bring it to you, wherever you may be. Your car will be cared for

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elsewhere. Also adding spice are Renee Elise Goldsberry as Celia, Rosalind’s cousin and companion (an unusually plucky rendition of a character who in other productions often comes across as bland) and Stephen Spinella as the melancholy Jaques, who delivers the Ages of Man speech (“All the world’s a stage…”). Director Sullivan even evokes laughter where there are no funny lines and the evening ends on a high note with a hoedown. The run is over but next up at Shakespeare in the Park is Stephen Sondheim’s fairy tale musical “Into the Woods,” which should be another winner. that is the inaugural production of the new 110-seat Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center. The work is a two-character play Steele) visits her uncle Sterling (Zeljko Ivanek), whom she had not seen for almost 10 years, at his isolated home in Costa Rica. Over the course of the play, secrets are slowly revealed as to the reasons for her sudden trip to see her estranged relative as well as his for moving to the jungle. The playwright develops distinctively different speech patterns for each of the characters and Becky and Sterling are portrayed

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August is my birthday month, so Christopher Pape, the wonderful editor of Resident magazine, thought it might be fun for me to write about my favorite celebration songs. While brainstorming my celebration list, I couldn’t stop myself from singing Kool & The Gang’s “Celebration” over and over, which is the absolute LAST song I want to hear on my birthday. Cellllllllllebrate good times- come on! Let’s celebrate. song to rock out to Lady GaGa’s “Just Dance.” I was listening to the song when an email popped up in my inbox, totally distracting me from writing this, and reminded me of my next board meeting for a charity I am involved with, Rock & Rawhide. Rock & Rawhide was started by my friends, Sean-Patrick Hillman and Kylie Edmond who, as stated on their website, rockandrawhide.org, “aim to increase adoptions and quality of life for dogs and cats in shelters, by providing distraction therapy and noise/stress reduction through the donation of toys, bones, blankets, and more.” With the donation of these items, dogs and cats have something to play with, which reduces stress, and makes them more adoptable!

ring in Brooklyn to be used as a bait dog (which means the owner was willing to let the dog die in order to make a few bucks…that asshole!). A member of Rock & Rawhide was able to save the dog by making up a story about the dog looking like one her grandmother used to have. After a lot of begging, some fake crying, “awwww”.

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I obviously cannot focus on anything for long, but these animals have something to celebrate thanks to the efforts of Rock & Rawhide and that really grabs my attention. So anyways…Lady GaGa is my favorite artist to rock out to when celebrating anything! Gaga has a lot to celebrate and she conveys that in her music. She’s come a long way over the last few years and that’s one of the reasons I love her as an artist. This year on my birthday I’ll be listening to her songs as I celebrate another year of getting older! Hey Gaga! Why don’t you come celebrate my birthday with me!?

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By Alexander Berki “It was in one of those ugly brownstones in the forties, which was of day… My mother a born dictator, she dominated events around her… Once she was successfully installed in the three homes she had built, her restless energy must, I imagine, have turned to other projects. It was perhaps then that plans for my future were born.” – Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan The Vanderbilt name is synonymous with New York and America. Responsible for linking New York City by rail to the rest of the country, the history of ‘the Commodore’, as the founder of the great fortune (Cornelius Vanderbilt) was known, is a familiar story to everyone, but as he passed and the great railroad fortune he amassed was doubled in size by his heir and son, the extravagance of their lifestyle grew accordingly and with this a less familiar story evolved. The story is of his great-granddaughter and how she linked New York to one of the greatest Anglo families in existence, the Churchills of Blenheim Place, the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. Born into one of the most illustrious families in the world, Consuelo Vanderbilt grew up in a world of New York City that is now only seen in the pages of Edith Wharton novels. In her youth, glittering mansions of limestone lined the now crowded streets of 5th Avenue. Manhattan’s then fashionable society preferred the cliffs of Newport to the sandy shores of the Hamptons as a summer resort and marriages were based on convenience, not on love. Her name, Consuelo, was given to her in honor of her Godmother, Maria Consuelo Yznaga Clemet, a half-Cuban, half-American heiress who set the social world ablaze when she wed George Montagu, the heir to the Dukedom of Manchester, making Consuelo Yznaga a Duchess, a precursor to Consuelo Vanderbilt’s life. In her early years, once her father, William Kissam Vanderbilt, had inherited his Vanderbilt millions, her mother Alva Erskine Smith, a southern belle, began the building frenzy that characterized the Gilded Age. Her family did not live long in the “nondescript house” that Consuelo was born in. Having chosen Richard Morris Hunt as her architect, Alva created three of the most architecturally Avenue, also known as the Petit Chateaux, was “a large ornate then created as the family’s country home; now a part of Dowling University, it is an English country style house set in a large park on the south shore of Long Island. This was then followed by the still-standing Marble House in Newport, modeled after the Grand Trianon. Although Consuelo was impressed by its splendor and

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grandeur, she believed that the overall feeling was “like a Prison.” Consuelo described her bedroom in Marble House as “austere,” her mother had chosen every ornament and furniture according to her own personal taste and had forbidden Consuelo to add any of her own possessions. Once, when being corrected, Consuelo stated that she thought she was “doing right,” Alva retaliated with “I do the thinking, you do as you’re told!” Alva’s dominating spirit was not limited to the placement of objects in Consuelo’s room; she also dominated the placement of Consuelo’s life. Consuelo believed that it was Alva’s “wish to had in mind”. With her education coming to a close it was time to begin entertaining the idea of a husband. Consuelo, now aged sixteen, was taken on holiday by sea with her family as well as three other male companions (Winthrop Rutherford and O.H.P. Belmont among them). The Valiant, the newly completed Vanderbilt Yacht, was 2,000 tons, 331- feet long and would serve as the party’s mean of travel. They departed New York City on November of 1893, with India as their destination. In Calcutta, the party was guest to the Viceroy of India and his wife, Lady Lansdowne, and, during this visit, Alva expressed her love of the English way of life. During the conversations between Lady Lansdowne and her mother, Consuelo was sure that the possibility of her marriage to the Duke of Marlborough was discussed, as Lady Lansdowne was Marlborough’s aunt. The group traveled on westward and up to Paris where the

William returned to New York while Alva and her children stayed on in Europe. In Paris, Consuelo made her (debutante debut) to Parisian society where she danced with her (eventual) second husband, Jacques Balsan. Following the Parisian season she went with her mother onto a rented home on the Thames in England. Established in London for the season, Consuelo and her mother visited Minnie Paget, an Heiress from New York who had married a knighted English man. In her memoirs, the “Glitter and the Gold,” Consuelo recalls being taken to Paget’s boudoir as her mother and Minnie discussed and critiqued her as if she were not in the room. “If I am to bring her out,” Minnie told Alva, “then she must be able to compete at least as far as clothes are concerned with far better-looking girls”. .” Tulle must give way for satin… Naiveté to sophistication. “ Lady Paget was adamant. During a dinner party given by Lady Paget, Consuelo and Marlborough were introduced. Strategically placed next to each other Consuelo thought he seemed a “very young man,” although six years her senior, she thought him “good looking and intelligent”. Upon her return to New York City she had fallen in love with one of her family’s travel companions, Winthrop Rutherford. A handsome man a few years her senior from a perfectly respectable old New York Family and they became secretly engaged. Her mother once again took Consuelo to England. Clothing was ordered from Worth’s and once again she met Marlborough, this time at his ancestral home of Blenheim Palace. And once again she found him charming but

though her mother had invited him to visit Newport in the summer. Back in Newport for the summer season, her life at Marble House plans to marry Rutherford. The halls of Marble House rang as Alva’s reaction was to tell her daughter that there was madness in Rutherford’s family and he could have no children, and then stating that she would not hesitate to shoot the man she considered capable of ruining Consuelo’s life, followed by her faking a heart attack. (No longer able to handle the gloom and hurt that would fall to her beloved, Consuelo sent word that she could no longer marry Rutherford. Marlborough’s visit brought the anticipated marriage proposal and Consuelo accepted. At the wedding at St. Thomas on Fifth Avenue, Consuelo felt numb and her (Worth) veil shielded the tears she cried behind it. With the marriage Consuelo became the ninth Duchess of Marlborough and the Duke now had her dowry of 2.5 million dollars to continue to live in the pomp and circumstance he deemed necessary. After Consuelo preformed her duty to the Churchill family that she dubbed “the heir and spare,” the Duke and Duchess began to live separate lives and the marriage would dissolve into a very public divorce later to become an annulment. Although the New York of her youth is gone and few of the glittering mansions are left on Fifth Avenue and the Vanderbilt name no longer dominates the railway industry, her lineage as a Vanderbilt and New York heiress lives on as her blood now runs through the

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By Eileen Wacker Our four kids are entering 9th, 8th, 5th and 4th grade. After the 4th of July, it feels like summer is ending and we have to start signing up for activities and get a fall schedule nailed down. The thought of summer’s demise, homework arguments, and having to get everyone up and out the door every day, on to-school already. Before the sweetness of a routine settles in, getting through the back-to-school process rely on tips like clothes out the night before, snacks and lunches prepared in advance, and easing into earlier bedtimes - but modern technology and tech-savvy teachers call for new strategies. Here are some survival tips for the modern parent.

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Be savvy about technology and ensure your child knows the electronics usage policy at the school. Technology is moving at lightning speed and the school policies change frequently to keep up. Know what the rules are for phones, texting, going on the internet, school laptops, iPads, iPods, etc. Your child’s electronics should be engraved with their name or scratch their name on the device so they can prove they are the owner. Today, many schools have gone paperless. Don’t be the parent who doesn’t read email.

Eliminate the 50+ pound backpack your child drags back and forth to school. Electronics and other valuables will get smashed from the shear weight if dropped. E-mail the teacher for the list of books, go to Amazon. com and buy used

textbooks. Keep this set at home – at a cost of $5-$8 each, you will eliminate many nights of angst – never a forgotten book for homework or to study for a test. In a few years, textbooks will be on laptops or tablets so this is a transitional strategy. Also, pack the backpack together so they have everything

what they want as long as it will keep

menu in advance. Soups, leftover meats, mac eat fresh eggs and toast with a side of ham but it is more important they eat. Send snacks with your child every day. They usually do of school.

Design a ‘wake up agreement’ with each child for how he/she will get up.

chair as she simply cannot get out of bed.

Our oldest uses her alarm clock with music and hits snooze a few times. It bugs her sister but it works. The agreements are based on has to stick to it.

Use humorous punishments to get them to stay on task. We use terms of endearment at drop-off as weapons if they are late. For example, I’ll yell, “we love you smoochie girl” to our 8th grader if she is late getting into the car or has a bad attitude. She rolls her eyes and is not really embarrassed but it makes the point- stay on task without breaking her spirit.

Lock in the fall schedule. We all hear about how our kids are overscheduled with activities. My kids have lots of activities because these are essentially modern playdates. They participate in activities with their friends. I think busy kids tend to manage their time better! Yes, I said it – go ahead and schedule your kids. Get them to own the fall schedule. I used to beg them to go to Karate or piano or swimming. These lessons and activities cost

money and I do not want to be the police let them choose between options we outline but it is their routine. Many parents are too invested in their kids’ routines and the kids are not invested enough.

perfectly coiffed little children with new clothes, shoes, and haircuts. You think this impresses the teacher, but it doesn’t. The best gift you can give the teacher is an open, positive child that is ready to learn. Little kids dressed like winter birthday presents with shoes that are giving them blisters are not going to have the best day. Since the weather is still warm/hot, go for comfort and let them wear their well-loved summer favorites. Label any item they can remove with a black sharpie. Most schools’ lost and founds are

line cheaters and speeders. Drive the route in advance to understand the pick up and day of school your dry run. And do not go with your child to the class unless this is the school’s process. This creates drama and Teachers really want to meet the parents should attend. Positive attitudes go a long way. I can’t control and I work very hard to control my attitude. This is my biggest challenge because the kids their biggest transition each year and most

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Perfecting the Art of The Joffrey Ballet School has a prestige that translates throughout the world, and after a direct and concise conversation with the executive director, Christopher

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reputation has been upheld. Here is a man whose enthusiasm is matched by his know-how, whose passion is deeply rooted purely in ballet. His vision is to make this all too envied artform accessible to male and female dancers of all ages and of all abilities, all under an exclusively world class tutelage. This is the rasion d’être of an institution established more than half a century ago by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, and now with Christopher D’Addario at the helm, there are sturdy and skillful hands guiding this titanic of ballet schools. Now, perhaps more than any recent year, is an exciting time for the school as they are taking the relatively novel step of expanding the children’s Young Dancer Program for The Nutcracker. This move entails an opportunity for even the most inexperienced of ballet dancers to perform in and be a part of the fall production of The Nutcracker in a major Manhattan theater. The Joffrey Ballet School adheres to a ‘family-centric’ policy, to quote D’Addario, and so the spring production of Snow White will follow on from the approach to the show in the fall by selecting novice and seasoned ballet dancers alike, ranging all ages from as young as three years old right up to seventeen. This is a decision that is bound to generate excitement amongst all the dancers. Such anticipation has been heightened even further other than Cirque du Soleil as a partner of this institution. This has led to a summer intensive at the University of California Northridge, where Mia Michaels and Mandy Moore -from ‘So You Think You can Dance?’- both teach thirty children in class, gearing them towards performing in the Cirque du Soleil itself. While this is a fantastic opportunity, the school does not seem intensive plan and has one instructed by Jamal Simms in Georgia, as well as in Florence, Italy and an exclusive place at the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Russia. The Joffrey Ballet School is proud of what D’Addaro calls its ‘worldwide footprint’, with dancers from Australia, China, Japan, Spain, Italy, and South America all vying for a place at this establishment. Their summer intensive programs are highly sought after, with ten thousand auditions competing for relatively limited space; above all, their elite dancing class is highly selective, more so than any similar school. Statistics are not always the most reliable basis for support and are often vulnerable to interpretation, but there for a good reason. Perhaps the ultimate aim for any student at the school is to eventually qualify for the touring company program, comprised of top-level trainees who are paid to tour the nation.

talents to learn, but also to teach. With this in mind, committed and capable instruction is essential, and with a leader that loves and knows ballet as much as Christopher D’Addoro, you would be hard-pressed to

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The Dalton School The Dalton School’s principle value is to focus on the all round development of each student, in intellectual, social, emotional, aesthetic, physical and spiritual terms. It is a member of the New York Interschool and the Ivy Preparatory School League. Boasting athletic coaches with collegiate experience, either as a player or as a coach, this highly competitive mentality is passed on to the athletes as ‘Big Dalton’ competes at the highest scholastic level in a range of sports.

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The Sterling and Francine Clark Museum in Williamstown, Massachusetts, is spending the summer on China, with the anchoring blockbuster exhibition, “Unearthed: Recent Archaeological Discoveries from Northern China” (through October 21). Another exhibition documents the trip of Sterling Clark and Arthur de C. Sowerby, who as gentlemen adventurers and explorers, went to the Chinese provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu during 1908-1909. They crossed China’s northern frontier, covering some 2,000 miles of previously uncharted territory, by mule and on horseback. In 1912, the pair published a travelogue/documentation book which the Clark has reissued to celebrate its centenary. Through Shen-Kan: The Account of the Clark Expedition in North China, 19089, documents their adventures (they had misadventures, too – the trip was cut short because the cartographer was murdered after going out alone one night). “In Shen-Kan: Sterling Clark in China,” (through September 16) has antique instruments from the trip, as well as maps, original photographs and samples of wildlife specimens that they brought back to the United States. However, there is another story of the ethnographic expedition, more recently done in 2008, by two lovely young women named Ginny H. and Victoria T., Oxford University students who went from New College to the college of life to retrace Clark and Sowerby’s trip. The origins of this were

in that time honored student activity of a (procrastination) break from exam preparation. Ginny was studying for chemistry exams, in “an old map room,” and started looking at some of the maps. Fascinated by China, she came upon the original version of the book and its “amazing” map. Deciding that the story was more exciting than the exams she was cramming for (and ultimately did well at), she started reading, and found inspiration for an adventure of her own. At a college watering hole, Ginny easily persuaded Victoria that they should retrace the trip. They wrote a proposal, asked for funds (which they got), took courses in mountaineering and emergency medicine and went off to China with a friend who spoke Chinese and could interpret for them. Using cheap bus and train transport, the trio traced the entirety of the route for eight weeks. They blogged about their representation of the trip that Clark and Sowerby would have found astonishing. They also annotated copies of Clark and Sowerby’s book, documenting their ethnographic experiences 100 years after the original Clark expedition. And me, I am going to assign my sociology students, ever interested in travel, to write a proposal of their own – and hope some follow in the inspirational footsteps of these young

Demetra M. Pappas, JD, MSc, PhD won the 2011/2012 SGA Faculty Member of the Year Award at St. Francis College, where she teaches in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Her PhD, defended in 2009 at the London School of Economics, Department of Law and Department of Sociology, was an ethnography of the Michigan prosecutions against Jack “Dr. Death” Kevorkian; while attending the Kevorkian trials in Michigan, she became an avid traveler of different routes, with maps as her best friend during construction of different road trip experiences.

Image courtesy the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts.

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Kitty Pilgrim of CNN fame is now a published novelist. And I’m jealous. I’m jealous of her beauty, talent and wherewithal to sit down and actually conceive of and actualize her two novels, The Explorer’s Code and The Stolen Chalice. Having invited me to her stunning apartment on the Upper East Side, I knew that I was in for a treat when her French (yes, actually

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Resident (R): What does it mean to be a New Yorker? KP: Oh I’ve been a New Yorker all my life, actually my family has been here since 1630, spanning 16 generations. I have lived all over the world and New York is always where I want to be; even when I was in Tokyo for example. I have lived on the Upper East Side since 1977, and had to move to Atlanta for the CNN morning show for two years, and every night my sons used to watch Tom Brokaw because they used to have this bump shot at the end of the New York skyline, and then the skyline came up and we used to say ‘there is our beautiful city’. We were there for two years Hotel, it was right in our neighborhood and so the boys used to play with their friends, so we never really left.

R: Tell me how you got into journalism? KP: I was studying Russian, and was interested in the economy and was at Columbia at the Harriman Institute and at that point the Soviet Union started to dissolve so I was right at the cutting edge of the transformation from communism into my skills exactly matched the world at that time. So a lot of economies were closing and a lot of closed economies were opening like South Africa’s apartheid, so I ended up doing political economy with CNN for several years. R: So they hired you as an expert? KP: No they hired me as a production assistant, CNN had 35 people at the bureau, and it was so new at the time and no one had heard of it. I was production assistant for all of 10 minutes then they made me a producer. R: And so you kept moving up the ladder. KP: Well I was very focused on international developments so I would always pitch what’s going on in South Africa; the whole world was moving to an economic based system and I was right at the start of that so I could

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do economic stories internationally and I was sent on assignments. It was perfect. R: The transition from being on air to becoming a novelist is huge, was that KP: It came naturally. I started this novel after work, I would go upstate to my house in Rhinebeck and I would write this novel on the train. I didn’t think it would get published; it was just for my amusement. Now the second one has just come out.

“The Stolen Chalice” A Kitty Pilgrim Novel

I had this romanticized idea of Harold Carter and the King Tutankhamen discovery and all this Victorian/Egyptian stuff, so I thought I’d bring this all together in a modern context with a terrorism theme and some old school Egyptian lore. I spoke with the Brooklyn Museum about how they examine mummies with CAT scans and DNA testing. All mummy books are all about curses and that nonsense but modern science brings it to new light and makes it relevant. So all my books take an old Victorian theme and update it.

perspective and action from a feminine.

R: Any ideas for the third book?

KP: I keep everything. I write it cinematically; I don’t write in continuous

KP: Yes, it’s about volcanoes. But, I won’t tell you anymore

R: What’s your day like writing; do you wake up and start writing immediately? KP: Yes, I write in my bathrobe. I write, breakfast, shower, write, but I mostly write and that’s what I did at CNN I got up and I wrote all day long so it’s not that different except now I’ll go to the Met to research ancient Greek artifacts. R: Do you keep everything you write?

stream. So each scene has a beginning and a resolution and each scene has a point of view either from Cordelia or John. There is a reason for the scene; whether it is to let my reader relax and enjoy a lunch in or to move action forward. Every scene has a mission. I’m very analytic about it, perhaps overly analytical. I talk to other authors and some write 200 pages then decide it doesn’t work. How could you do that? That would drive me crazy. My book is written for commuters or moms who need to pick up kids so each scene is in a different place and then it goes about three pages. You can put this book down any time and not get lost when you return.

R: Are you sure? KP: Yes (laughs). R: You must do a lot of research when you write a book. KP: Yes I do tons. I go everywhere before book, and so I go to these places and shoot videos. Deep research is needed on the theme of 1918 pandemic, for example, for which I studied old army medical records. is essential. R: Do you think the video aspect that you add is something different for an author? KP: book on Kindle versions. One of my videos for The Stolen Chalice went viral and got 208,000 hits, so it is working. The last scenes of The Explorer’s Code seemed to trigger interest in the global seed vault. R: Are there overlapping characters across different titles? KP: Yes there are two characters that are the benchmarks. John Sinclair, the handsome dashing archaeologist, sort of tall, dark, handsome, and then Cordelia Stapleton is an oceanographer and she is equally as strong as the male protagonist. So there is male and female, earth and water, working together to actually solve the mystery through the thrillers, the resolution. I got irritated by the typical male dominated thrillers where the female takes a very passive role, and the guy just shoots through and saves the world. A lot of smart women like thrillers but they want more female aspects to them, so I write one scene from a masculine point of view and one from a feminine. So in The Stolen Chalice I mix it up and write romantic scenes from a masculine

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Alexia Landeau, of 2 Days in Paris and Marie Antoinette fame, has just co-written and starred in a new movie aptly named, 2 Days in New York, a sequel to the Paris hit. As a New Yorker with French roots, she is able to move between both worlds seamlessly and does so in both movies. She sat down with us to discuss being a New Yorker, her life as a movie star and a mother and her new upcoming projects; the whole time she was playful, intelligent, charming and exquisite. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I enjoyed speaking with her; I’m looking forward to meeting her at our big soirée in November. Resident (R): So tell me about your new shows?

R: What do you think it means to be a New Yorker? AL: It means that you’re incredibly used to external stimulus; that you’re very adaptable. I believe when you live in New York you can live anywhere, so I feel it’s your best passport to a life anywhere else, if you can make it here then you can make sense of your life anywhere else. R: And you live in LA now? AL: No I live in Brooklyn. I lived in LA for seven years then moved back last September. I missed New York, it’s hard being away for long.

AL: More as an actress because that is what I’ve been doing for the past 10 years and the writing thing has only happened in last two years since I co-wrote this movie. Now I’m getting some writing gigs; I’ve written some stuff that’s going into production. R: And you were born in France? AL: No I was born in New York to a French father and I grew up in France and stayed there until I came to college here.

R: So how do you make it in LA? AL: My gosh, I’m not sure I know that! The key to keeping your sanity is to have a really strong social system. It’s such an isolating city; I think the importance of having a strong social base is the key to keeping sane. I love LA but I think LA is just really alienating. Actors don’t want to leave because it is the heart of acting business. R: On another note, you must have been proud that movie opened in Sundance and Tribecca. AL: saw it, which was exciting in front of such a big audience. Sundance is an acquisition market so there was that worry of whether we could sell it or not, so the whole sort of creative experience got mitigated a bit by business concerns. In Tribecca, however, they already bought the movie and the response in Tribecca was tremendous, so we weren’t worrying while we watched it. Cowriting the movie is really rewarding; as an actor you just see how you do scene by scene, but it’s something else when you know the whole thing was helped to be written by you.

Alexia Landeau (AL): It’s a new movie called Days of New York, starring Chris Rock and Julie Delpy coming out August 10th. It’s a sequel to Two Days in Paris, which was about a couple in France; an American dealing with a French family. This was his girlfriend’s family, so you see all the cultural clashes. And so this is the converse- a French family coming to New York. Most of the comedy derives from Chris Rock trying to make sense of the father, sister and sister’s boyfriend. He is seeing her girlfriend in a new light as she is reverting back to her old French ways and, of course, she acts a bit differently with her family. So this movie looks closely at how you mesh who you are as a daughter and sister with who you are as a wife and mother. R: I know you’re an actress as well as a writer but do you think people see u as a writer or actress?

nervous about the winter but it was not too bad at all, I warned my family and then the winter came and I looked a fool.

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R: What do like about Brooklyn? AL: I have a child now, a three year old, so I felt like making him leave LA, which has so much space compared to the East Coast, but I felt in Brooklyn there would be some more space than Manhattan. I was nervous coming back with a child because I was used to going out a lot while I was there as a single woman, so I felt Brooklyn was best solution to that. R: And how has he acclimatized to that? Is he doing well? AL: Yeah he loves it, it’s beautiful. I was

AL: I think Julie Delpy because we wrote movies together and we’ve become good friends, I think she is the most collaborative. A couple of years ago we worked together and it was great so I’m looking forward to the next one. R: Anything new that you’re working on? AL: I am doing stints as an actress; I’m working on a feature on this actress who is 37 and getting aged out of business and how she is trying to ‘overcome’ that. It’s about this whole idea in LA, that if you are past 25 you are suddenly considered old. The movie deals with this. Just because of the age she is being treated a certain way so I think it’s interesting to look at this.

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Karine Bakhoum, an Iron Chef America judge and owner of the successful Network News, knows food. From early childhood she as exposed to and feel in love with all aspects of the craft. As a connoisseur of food myself, I appreciate and admire the work that Karine (KB) does. That’s why I asked her to sit down with me and spill the beans. What follows is an interview in which she tell it like it is; it’s what her clients and viewers expect from her every day. Resident (R): How did you become known as the Iron Palate? Karine Bakhoum (KB): It started when my mom was pregnant with me and eating dozens of escargot, which were loaded

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with butter and garlic, so when I was born I wanted garlic not milk! I grew up in Switzerland, and I was exposed to many different cuisines as a baby; my father was Coptic Egyptian, my mom was American, and my nanny was Spanish. On top of all that, our cook was from Egypt, so there were many different foods. My nanny used to make brains with avocados and potatoes for example, it was all very exotic. My Dad would always take me to restaurants whenever I was with him. He encouraged me to order different things and taught me to be open to new foods. I guess food is just in our family; we are all good cooks. I didn’t know there was such a thing as food PR, I actually came into that after trying some truly delicious food by the great Alfred Portale at the Gotham Bar

and Grill. I raved about his food and told him he was a genius, at which point he turned to me and said that he wanted me to work with him. After some time I then decided to go on my own, I wanted to offer consulting services for restaurants, so that they could be ready before they opened. I menu and making sure food is in season so they are ready for the critics. When I opened KB Network News, Bobby Flay was opening Bolo and came to me and said ‘I really want you to open Bolo with me,’ so I did and I was really happy to be a part of that because he really helped to introduce American cuisine to the world. It was all just me, I didn’t even have to apply myself it was all very genuine –I just love being involved with food- and my

chefs worked off my enthusiasm. I love creativity in food. I just want food to make people happy and help create moments that make you feel good and happy. R: What makes you different? Why do clients seek you out now? KB: I don’t know what the exact formula is; it’s just genuine enthusiasm and combined with culinary expertise. Plus knowledge of PR, knowing how to write a good press release; we look at why it is news worthy and we only work with things that we are excited about. We understand what the needs are and we want our clients to be successful. We want people to go and experience what they have to offer. They consider us their insurance policy. Having said all that I think the important thing is to have the passion and knowledge. R: You keep clients for a really long time,

much over these 20 years. There is so much going on now, there is designing, there is writing, there is creativity, so we

are always looking at what is new and interesting and how we can use these to help the clients. You’re only as good as last project; be the best that you can be every day, that’s how we conduct ourselves. We help them grow their businesses. We work very closely with them and highlight the issues that need to be addressed. Anyone can open a restaurant and have a good run, but what is important is longevity and that’s what we aim for; to get the now with social media and everything it has all got a lot harder because you just can’t mess up! Perfection is what you have to aim for. You only get one chance to is truer than ever. R: How did you get on Iron chef America? KB: Well I already had a reputation for loving food, but it all really happened because I grew discontent with media dinners –I just found them too hectic and felt that journalists were not getting the full experience- so I began organizing my own media dinner, in which journalists can sit down together can get the VIP

treatment, to really maximize their experience of the restaurant. And it was at these dinners that I became very friendly with people, one of which was one of the former producers at the Food Network, and I had been working with Todd English, doing PR for him. So I got chatting with this producer at a Brazilian restaurant and kept saying that I want to be a judge and that nobody can talk about food like I can -and I drove him insaneso he agreed and gave me a chance. They were impressed with how I could actually say why something is delicious. R: How did you come up with this idea of a media dinner? felt the cocktail event was fun but I wanted the press to feel important like the other customers and to get the authentic experience; you need the sensory experience of it all. So many people, as a result of my media dinners, are friends now and still in touch and I think that’s people, so chefs can focus on journalists there and show rest what it is all about.

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So what’s the most exciting part about living in New York City? As a seasoned traveler, I would say it’s the diversity of gourmet food it offers. Be it haute European cuisine or sophisticated Asian fusion, you will never be disappointed. And now the culinary scene is getting even more epic. With the arrival of Brasserie Pushkin, New Yorkers cuisine. After a great success in Moscow and Paris, Group proudly opened its New York establishment just south of Central Park. Besides recruiting two award-winning chefs, founder and owner Mr. Andrey the three-level space, turning it into a true

regal yet welcoming atmosphere. The moment you walk inside, you will feel like a prince in his palace – spacious dining areas, luxuriously sculpted walls and ceilings, amorous paintings of the Murano chandelier, not to mention the subtle light that dances off silverware and

glassware and glimmers on all surfaces. The whole space is an art piece. But the atmosphere only sets the mood for an unforgettable night. The true masterpieces lie in their menu, which is playfully designed in a newspaper form pieces of news, stories, notices and jokes in between menu items, such as “How Mr. add some fun while you are hesitating between appealing dish names. Start your night with a glass of homemade drink, or try their signature Hot Chocolate “Cafe Pushkin” and let the warm and sweet magic run through your body! For an appetizer, an authentic choice would be with smoked chicken, quail eggs, potato, oil, is also an inviting one. If you are not on a budget, try their carefully selected caviars that come with millet blinis, sour cream, eggs and chives. You also get to sample Pelmeni, a dish similar to Italian ravioli, which comes in

three sizes depending on your appetite. Snack it up with some Pirojki. You will love the rich taste of these small stuffed pies! Their entrées are also worth every word to worship. Crafted by Executive Chef Mr. work can also be found throughout Europe, the dishes are a feast to not only the stomach but also the eyes. Just to name a few here to keep you fantasizing – Beef Stroganoff with spring onion and mushroom sauce,

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get anything you want’, by a man with a very Tony Soprano New York accent. This has stayed with me. I have, I admit, tested this claim throughout my stay, particularly when it comes to the quality of restaurants, and my visit to Vai restaurant went some way to corroborating Mr. Soprano’s claims. Found in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, on Amsterdam Avenue, Vai restaurant offers a pleasant retreat in one of New York’s busiest impression is its unique atmosphere, which is immediately evident upon entrance. The restaurant is small but cozy, and its décor is with character; the use of brick wall gives a genuine feel, which, coupled with the candlelight, makes this a particular hotspot for romantics. This classiness is European in its aura. European in essence, Vai of course offers

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and Mediterranean. Vai’s menu is everchanging, with different ideas and meals available on a weekly basis, and this is what makes Vai such a unique restaurant. You

must therefore forgive me for not drawing out a list of superlatives for the culinary capabilities of the Vai chefs. The head chef is Vincent, a tall, dark and very Italian man, whose attention to detail and hospitality are admirable. It is rare for the chef of a restaurant to make himself known to the customers, but Vincent regularly ventures out of the kitchen to ensure the customers are happy and feel welcome, and this attitude is adopted by the waiters and waitresses, who are selected precisely for their friendliness and passion for food. Meticulous and thorough, the entire staff know the ingredients of the dishes; no mean feat given the many changing faces of the menu. With the number of restaurants in Manhattan so high, every establishment seeks individuality, an identity, or a claim to uniqueness, which is exactly why ‘you can get anything you want’. And, if what you want is a great meal in a warm, welcoming and genuine atmosphere, then Vai will provide.

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According to mainstream Western thinking we’ve evolved to new heights of thinking; we are at the summit of thought and no other previous age can compare. The thinking goes – we’re constantly instruments, eradicating diseases and increasing the longevity of human lives – we must be the bees knees; we must be at our apex. But I couldn’t disagree more. I am a man of the arts; a humanist who’d rather have no technology and a good book than the latest gadget. I know to the lovers of Apple, Wall Street bankers and all those that are slaves to the latest fad that I am worthless. I can’t do differential equations; I can’t engineer something; I don’t know what a credit default swap is and I could almost care less about the ‘newest’ pharmaceutical to hit the market. To them, I deserve to earn minimum age – while they eat their caviar and deign to tell the rest of us how to live. No, I am a man of letters. I read Machiavelli and recite Dante. I wish I could write like Virginia Wolf and I emulate Yukio Mishima. I am in awe of Da Vanci and a lover of Botticelli; and I am a devote of Verdi and interested in learning more about Pergolesi. What happened to these great thinkers? How have we become so devoid of true artistic and creative genius? We’ve beat it out of people so much that all we are left with is Koons and we think he could actually compare with Michelangelo or Monet? Of course, I partially blame the American university system for this; although they aren’t in a vacuum and the English and

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