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July Fourth weekend in the Hamptons marks the halfway point for those of us who come here all summer, yet for some it’s the beginning of the Hamptons season. Either way, the summer is in full swing and much is on the calendar. We have a lot to be thankful for during this Independence Day weekend. I am particularly thankful for this country’s freedom of the press, so I can publish this magazine. I will be thinking about the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the great country that Americans have built over these past 240 years. I’m grateful to have the freedom to travel to the Hamptons, and to enjoy everything it offers. It is truly a gift. The long July Fourth weekend is always a special time here. With so many barbecues and family events to go to, it’s by far the busiest weekend of the summer. I always seem to get a flood of requests from my friends needing a place to stay on this weekend, and I wish I had an “extended-Hamptons-family” app to keep everything organized. Important charity events begin this weekend and run throughout July. Please try to give your time and money to as many as you can. This is the season when charities raise much of their funds for the great and important work they do for our community. This weekend, I’m going to try to connect with my family and friends the old fashioned way: in person at a leisurely pace. I want to declare independence from my iPhone long enough to spend quality time with the people who are important in my life. Have a great July Fourth Weekend! Justin Mitchell
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“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
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~ Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald July feels like the brightest of summer months. It’s as if everything exists in technicolor — tans are at their deepest, the sun looks citron yellow, and the grass somehow appears greener. Taking a stroll through Southampton or stopping by Buddha Berry in Sag Harbor for a yummy treat are some of my favorite things. I also love to find the perfect nook. Recently, I curled up on a sunny windowsill with my old dogeared copy of The Great Gatsby and read the day away. Quiet moments to peruse a book or magazine, take a bike ride, or enjoy a picnic with friends are true luxuries. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that people sacrificed their lives so that we could enjoy freedom — regardless if that means lollygagging the day away. Personally, I think protecting others is a great way to honor our liberty. Recently I discovered an amazing organization that supports the protection of orangutans. These intelligent animals can use iPads to communicate with handlers. In particular, I came across the story of a young orangutan named Chantek who was raised like a human child and learned how to communicate at nine months (an age most children aren’t combining words to express themselves). The International Animal Rescue (internationalanimalrescue.org) is doing incredible work with orangutans, and Instagram postings allow you to follow their daily adventures (instagram.com/iarorangutanrescue). If you want a great poolside distraction, I would recommend picking up Katie Sturino’s ToastHampton, at, where else, BookHampton. The pages of this book are packed with fashion-forward choices by the world’s first dog supermodel!
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This shop offers up the very best for resort lifestyle. It includes summer wardrobe must-haves like button-downs and chic women’s wear beach dresses. There is also a gallery space for art lovers that showcases vintage photos of the landscape and community, featuring work of local artists. 23 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
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If you love the beach and love to shop, Everything But Water is for you. This quaint little shop has everything from bangles to swimsuits and features labels like Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nanette Lepore, Betsey Johnson, and Trina Turk. The shop even has its own label, EBW Pareos. 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
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R U N WAY By Gregory DelliCarpini Jr.
Let’s Get Romantic Romance is in the air this summer — especially when it comes to style. We’re talking lace and ruffles that were spring/summer 2016’s most romantic trends. From Gucci and Oscar de la Renta to Rodarte and Alexander McQueen, designers wore their hearts on their sleeves this season and showed off their loving side, turning out sweet lace blouses, delicate jewelry, and plush and powdery pinks.
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Pastel Pink Among the kaleidoscope of colors on the runways, one stood out from the rest on the spring/summer 2016 catwalk. Pale pinks are a hot color for summer. The delicate color made a big statement at fashion week. Feminine and soft, it is a great way to add a cool pop to any summer look. The soft pastel hue is just one of the colors that you can’t go wrong with this season.
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HEIA is the perfect name for Don O’Neill’s couture clothing line that seeks to bring out every woman’s inner goddess. In Greek mythology, Theia possessed the incredible power of light which radiated from her sparkling eyes. All that she gazed upon glittered, becoming luminous and radiant. It’s no surprise O’Neill’s sophisticated dresses are a favorite of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Khloe Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, Emmy Rossum, and Angela Bassett. The story behind the brand’s creation is rich with fate. One of the few Irish designers working in the United States, O’Neill grew up in the scenic seaside village of Ballyheigue, in County Kerry, Ireland. After training to become a chef, he entered a design competition in the Irish Independent and won a full-tuition scholarship to the Barbara Burke College of Fashion Design. Upon hearing the good news, he traded in his chef knives for scissors and began his journey as a designer. “As a young boy growing up by the sea in Ireland, I dreamed of making dresses from the sunlight that sparkled on the surface of the ocean — dresses of pure light,” he says. Once he graduated, O’Neill moved to London and apprenticed with Gina Fratini, the fabled ball gown designer. Elizabeth Taylor wore a floating pastel chiffon Fratini dress to her second wedding to Richard Burton, and Diana, Princess of Wales, often wore majestic Fratini gowns to events. He went on to apprentice with the couturier Donald Campbell, in England, before moving to Paris and training alongside the legendary Christian Lacroix in the couture studio. But as he had not trained in France and didn’t speak the language, O’Neill found it difficult to find a job in Paris. “I decided perhaps New York would have better opportunities and I applied to the green card lottery. The process took over a year. I was working at Christian Lacroix when I received notification that I had won a green card. I confided in Mr. Lacroix that I was confused, as things in France were getting better. He sent me to see his astrologist,
who told me that my future lay in America.” O’Neill followed the astrologist’s advice and moved to Manhattan. The designer firmly believes in destiny. “It has guided me my whole life,’ he says. In New York City, he worked for Carmen Marc Valvo and Badgley Mischka before launching the THEIA collection. The brand is a manifestation of his inspired experiences and the exquisite gowns and cocktail dresses are currently sold in over 350 stores globally, including Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. O’Neill’s creativity is informed by movies, photography, and art. His last bridal wear collection was inspired by the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie, as well as by the underwater photography of Rafal Makiela. His current evening wear collection was inspired by a 1940s painting of La Marchesa Luisa Casati by Joseph Paget-Fredericks. “Painted against a gold background, she is walking her pet cheetahs on leashes. This painting inspired rich blackand-gold evening gowns, sumptuous velvets, decadent embroideries dripping like her enormous jewels and, of course, animal prints and jacquards,” he explains. With his whirlwind schedule, O’Neill dreams of attaining a better work and life balance, but he is on his way to achieving that goal. This summer he returns to Ballyheigue to marry his partner of 23 years on a magnificent golf course overlooking the ruins of an ancient castle and the sparkling sea that first inspired his dresses of light. theiacouture.com Social Life
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As we are all starting to settle into our lives in the Hamptons, it is time to focus on the great outdoors, which includes grilling and lounging. Here are some great must-haves and a special (Not Just) Steak Sauce that you should include in your cocktails and on everything you grill. – MJ Pedone – Founder & CEO Indra Public Relations | indrapr.com
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In the spirit of the Fourth of July, Lyss Stern, the CEO and founder of DivaMoms.com — New York’s premier socializing network for moms and moms-to-be — shares her red, white, and blue must-haves for Hamptons moms this month.
Make a style splash A pareo, like this gorgeous one from Roberta Roller Rabbit, is an elegant — not to mention flattering — way to make a statement in a swimsuit. $65; Roberta Roller Rabbit, 53D Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631.259.2566
Beach chic Cover up in style with one of Serena & Lily’s fun print tunics, perfect for relaxing by the pool or running after the little ones on the beach. $78 each; Serena & Lily, 332 Montauk Highway, Wainscott, 631.537.5544
Haute home décor Add a little red, white, and blue flair to your home with this quilted St. Frank pillow, which is both cozy and chic. $155, stfrank.com
Fashionable and fit Fitness and wellness powerhouse Tracy Anderson teamed up with her son, Sam, on this funky pair of leggings — which he designed the artwork for — that will get any DivaMom pumped up for her workout. $95; Tracy Anderson studio, 30 Park Place, East Hampton, 631.604.6529
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SuItEd up Any mom will be red-haute in Lisa Marie Fernandez’s chic “Yazmin” belted one-piece. $445, shop.lisamariefernandez.com
MAkE A StAtEMENt This 18k gold-plated piece by Aurelie Bidermann is the ultimate statement necklace. $570; Sunset Beach Hotel, 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights, 631.749.2001 totE-ABLE StyLE This large suede-and-leather tote by tomas Maier is a summer must-have whether it’s July Fourth or not. $840; Tomas Maier, 74 Montauk Highway East Hampton, 631.604.6700
Amanda Freeman, a mom and the founder of the boutique fitness studio SLT, can be found at her Wainscott home and these spots out East: Fairview Farm at Mecox is one of the best farm stands in the Hamptons. The owner, Harry, is famous for the addictive challah. And the seasonal pies are so tasty, I sometimes eat an entire one myself (over the course of a few days, of course). 19 Horsemill Lane, Bridgehampton, 631.537.6154 I can be found at the Sagg General Store at least once almost every day I spend in the Hamptons. It’s my version of the bar on Cheers. I’ve created my own sandwich that has caught on with other patrons. Next time you are there, ask about the “Amanda.” 542 Sagg Main Street, Sagaponack, 631.537.0233 Obviously, SLt is my favorite workout and I’m happy I get to do it when out East. We opened a second Hamptons studio in East Hampton late last summer and it may be my favorite of all our studios. 460 Pantigo Road, Unit 1, East Hampton, 212.355.1737 Every year, I reserve a Global Boarding boat with a group of friends and family for the night of the Sag Harbor Fireworks. There’s nothing like spending an evening wakeboarding, then grabbing a bite to eat on the North Fork, and then watching the fireworks overhead from the comfort of a boat in the middle of the water. globalboarding.com
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FITNESS by Jeanette zinno @jeanettezinno
fitness necessities The Fourth of July is here and you have your barbecue and beach plans locked in. But before you hit that lounge chair, check out these fitness gadgets to help motivate you in the heat.
trAvELING yoGI The La vie Boheme traveling yoga rug is the perfect travel companion for those who love to practice yoga on the beach or anywhere outdoors. This vibrant eco-friendly rug is handwoven and rolls up in a flash, making it easy to practice your crow pose anywhere. Namaste! $68, laviebohemeyoga.com HydrAtE! As the sun’s rays wash over you, remember to stay hydrated with Hydro Flask, the portable thirstquenching travel buddy. It keeps beverages cold for 24 hours, so you can stay refreshed while working out. $30, Khanh Sports, East Hampton. GoAL tIME Jabra Sport pulse wireless Earbuds are your all-inone training solution with a built-in heart rate monitor and real-time voice coaching. These earbuds will stay in place no matter what exercise you attempt, so you can spend less time adjusting your gear and more time focusing on your goals. $200, jabra.com trACk It Far more than a simple activity tracker! Healbe GoBe monitors your calorie intake, heart rate, stress level, water balance, sleep cycle, and activity all through the analysis of your body’s glucose concentrations and then delivers it effortlessly to your smartphone. $250, healbe.com
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stay active Whether you prefer breaking a sweat under the sun or in the studio, your fitness regimen is guaranteed to never get old with new studios opening and unique workouts being offered in every town in the Hamtpons. SAIL AwAy Stay fit on the water with Montauk Sail and learn to hoist the sails and trim the sheets! Take a private lesson to learn the ropes or bring a friend and a bottle of rosé to enjoy the Montauk views. Whether you’re a beginner or just need some more practice, sailing is a great way to stay active. All lessons are taught on Catalina 22s, which are known for their comfort and ease of sailing. Tack on! 32 Star Island Road, Montauk. 631.522.5183 ErIkA BLooM pILAtES Strengthen your muscles at the new Erika Bloom Pilates location in Water Mill. You can choose to take a private or duet class in the studio or in the comfort of your own home. The expert teachers develop custom exercises and personalized sequences to accommodate and challenge each body. This individualized approach to fitness ensures access to every muscle, resulting in a long, lean, healthy body. 760 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 212.288.3410 FLywHEEL Be prepared to meet all of your fitness goals with Flywheel! Pump yourself up with music while you cycle your way towards a fit body with unmatched performance technology and proven results. Then, hop off the bike and onto the mat with FlyBarre, the total-body sculpting class that blends light-weight training with core strengthening exercises to create the ultimate toning experience. Happy pulsing! 65 Montauk Highway, East Hampton. 631.329.8622
tHE FHIttING rooM Break a sweat with trainers from The Fhitting Room who will be hosting pop-up workouts at Truth Training’s fitness center to deliver bodychanging, high intensity workouts in small classes. The classes will be held every Saturday in July and every Saturday and Sunday in August. So get ready to squat, lift, and jump in these total body workouts that include both resistance and cardio. 5 Railroad Avenue, East Hampton. fhittingroom.com ExHALE Get a full body workout at Exhale Barre Studio, the boutique fitness studio with award-winning core fusion barre classes expertly created to transform your body and balance your mind. Move from the barre to the mat leaving no muscle untouched in this full-body workout designed to strengthen, lengthen, and tone in all the right places. 2415 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 212.561.6400 SCHwINN, BABy, SCHwINN! Cruise around town or along the sandy beaches of the Hamptons with Schwinn’s Hollywood Beach Cruiser. It’s the perfect bicycle for riders who want a classically-styled and comfortable bike as their traveling companion. The bike combines practical features like the cruiser-specific saddle and riding position, along with stylish additions like stitched grips and a cup holder for your summer refreshment. $505, schwinnbikes.com
EdItor’S pICk Asics has introduced the new Gel-Quantum 360 Running Sneaker, which is made to support you through your toughest workouts. The gel cushioning system is designed to reduce the force of shock during impact so your feet won’t hurt after those long beachside runs. They feature a sockliner with high-level breathability and moisture management, making them the perfect summer running shoe. $170, asics.com
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This July Fourth, Gain Independence from Bunions By Madison Cole
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uly Fourth is a time to reflect on hard-fought independence, embrace all things Americana, and marvel at mini explosions in the sky. But, it’s also a time to put on our finest in beach-chic and smile for the i-phone. You will be grammed and snapped and splashed across social-media feeds. For the most part, you’re insta-ready. Except, that is, from the ankle down, because it’s hard to make a head-to-toe statement when you have bunions. Chances are, you’re either rocking flip flops
or stuffing your less-than-flawless feet into the only heels you can stand in — the sensible pair. But you’re not the only one missing the good ol’ well-heeled days and asking the photog to aim higher. Bunions are so common, they make juiceries seem hard to find. You could keep struggling through bad shoes and painful bulges. Or, you could solicit the sole-saving services of Dr. Neal Blitz, a New York– based reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon protecting the feet and shoe collections of hurting heel-lovers across the world.
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People may not bring up bunions at dinner parties, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have sob stories about the painful protrusions. More than half of U.S. women have the condition, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and many of them suffer in silence without understanding their toe woes. Despite the common misconception, a bunion isn’t a growth of bone or tissue. It’s actually a bone that’s shifted out of place. “It’s really the misalignment of the big-toe joint pushing out on the skin from underneath that causes the bony prominence,” says Dr. Blitz. The likelihood is that your bunions are a casualty of your weakness for beautiful, sky-scraping shoes. To be fair, you could be genetically predisposed to the condition, making it easier for you to develop bunions. But, if you’ve spent most of your days three inches off the ground and find yourself with sore, misshapen feet, it’s almost a given that your heels are part of the equation. A high heel may be designed with care and comfort in mind, but the human foot just wasn’t designed to wear it. Walking on a diagonal slant in a rigid shoe puts undue weight and pressure on the ball of the foot. In turn, the joint of the big toe (or, sometimes the pinkie-toe) can
shift out of place, leaving you with a crooked toe silhouette. Dr. Blitz tells it like it is — he won’t pretend your shoe addiction is unrelated to your foot condition. But, he also won’t shame you into heel abstinence. Instead, he’ll remove your bunions and surgically tweak your feet to get you back into heels. And, he’ll do it without leaving you reliant on crutches. Traditionally, patients can’t put weight on their feet for six weeks after bunion-removal surgery. But, Dr. Blitz’s patients walk out of surgery with only a small surgical shoe and easy recovery ahead of them. It’s all thanks to Bunionplasty®, Dr. Blitz’s signature procedure that’s changed what it means to bid bunions goodbye. He developed an implantable titanium device that conforms to the anatomy of the foot and holds the bones steady as patients recover. He’s also upped the ante when it comes to aesthetics. Though surgeons traditionally make the bunionremoval incision on the top of the foot, Dr. Blitz leaves a more subtle mark. He makes the incision along the side of the foot and uses plastic surgery techniques to minimize scarring. So, make this your last Independence Day dependent on Advil and sturdy flats. Head to Dr. Blitz to reclaim your spotlight.
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tHE maLE Bag dECLaRation oF indEPEndEnCE by anthony MiChael
It’s the Fourth of July, and what does that mean? Independence! As we begin to near the midpoint of the season (already?), check out these must-have items that make us feel free.
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Freedom down there, with support and oomph? Good luck. These days, fashion has definitely usurped function. Lunch is the exception. Australian made (the Aussies are obsessed with underwear – thank god), the Lunch Box ($35) is supremely comfortable AND good looking thanks to exhaustive fabric testing and design refinements. As they say, Lunch supports your bits while helping them look “lunchy.”
There is no shortage of facial products designed to free your face of filth. Billy Jealousy’s Liquids and Exfoliating Facial Cleanser ($24) is making the competition envious. Less penetrating than a scrub but more powerful than a face wash, LiquidSand cleans thoroughly to remove dead surface skin cells, dirt, and related grime without making you feel like you’ve been sandblasted. You won’t go wrong with anything in the BJ line of face, hair, body, and shave products.
Metahl Wallets metahlman.com You’ve probably noticed that wallets are getting smaller, freeing us from unsightly and uncomfortable front or back pocket bulk. But they aren’t always getting better. Behold Metahl premium wallets ($59+). Machined metal, hand worked, sand blasted, and anodized, these stunners hold up to 10 cards or a combination of cash and cards. RFID protected against identity theft, choose from a variety of metalic finishes.
Frey freyformen.com Had enough of your togs smelling like “soft spring” or, worse, “lakeside lavender?” Liberate yourself and do your own laundry (someone will actually love you for this). Frey detergent for men ($16) employs oak and musk over a mélange of other notes. Not only will you smell like a guy, but you’ll also be doing good: Frey eliminates all the typical brighteners, whiteners, bleaches, and phosphates that not only kill the environment, but also your clothes. Seriously – try this. Social Life
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The Self-Esteem Factor By Tray Lord
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or Dr. Andrew Jacono, the world-renowned New York facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, performing aesthetic procedures is as much about fully understanding each patient’s desired outcome as it is about cutting-edge technique. In his quest to further uncover the link between the physical and the emotional, Dr. Jacono embarked on a medical study titled “The Psychological Impact of Facial Rejuvenation Surgery on Self-Esteem,” which was recently published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. In his study, which used the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES), a measure widely used in socialscience research, Dr. Jacono revealed original data that showed self-esteem measurements were not directly related to positive effects of surgical facelift outcomes, as patients felt they appeared an average of 10 years younger, even though they showed no change, on average, in self-esteem. In fact, a patient’s self-esteem before surgery was shown to partially determine their “quality of life” outcome after surgery. The study showed that patients with low selfesteem prior to surgery experienced an increase in self-esteem after surgery, patients with average self-esteem prior to surgery experienced no change in self-esteem after surgery, and patients with high self-esteem prior to surgery experienced a decrease in self-esteem post-surgery. “While facial plastic surgery can positively impact one’s physical appearance, self-esteem and the human psyche are much more complex as they relate to aesthetic surgery,” said Dr. Jacono. “Self-esteem is something that is built throughout a person’s life and can be impacted positively or negatively by a high number of variables, including experiences in childhood, bullying, disfigurement, relationships with friends, and career.” So we asked Dr. Jacono what he recommends for patients who are or think they are suffering from low-selfesteem and here is what he said: “If someone is suffering from low self-esteem, I recommend they seek counseling prior to undergoing plastic surgery.” Dr. Jacono hopes that the results of his study will raise awareness among both patients and doctors of underlying psychological issues sometimes associated with the desire to
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undergo plastic surgery. “While most patients I see do not suffer from self-esteem issues, I think it’s important to remember that true happiness and beauty come from within and not by enhancing your physical appearance.” Dr. Jacono is a dual board-certified, facial plastic reconstructive surgeon and director of the New York Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery and J Spa Medical Day Spa in New York and Great Neck. newyorkplasticsurgery.com Social Life
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a year. How about if you could shave a year or more off your Invisalign treatment? “While treatment options for cosmetic and therapeutic dentistry have improved vastly over the past decade, one of the things that I hear often from my patients is that they wish they could get their braces on, and off, and get back on with their lives,” says Dr. Jacquie Smiles, an institution throughout New York, and a frequent contributor to Social Life. “It’s the same for Invisalign — let’s face it, we can all be forgetful, so cutting down on treatment time will naturally improve results.” AcceleDent is a new treatment that is currently offered in Dr. Jacquie’s New York offices to accelerate treatment times for braces and other orthodontic appliances. Instead of wearing traditional braces for up to two years, AcceleDent may reduce the length of treatment for adults, teens, and children to less than one year with faster orthodontics to help you adjust and straighten your teeth in no time.
“AcceleDent is approved by the FDA and has been used by thousands of patients worldwide,” says Dr. Jacquie. “You can now speed up your tooth movement by as much as 50 percent using this pain-free, easy appliance.” Combined with existing orthodontic appliances like Invisalign, patients can use AcceleDent to potentially cut their treatment time in half since it is compatible with most types of braces. “We are known for our breakthroughs that are improving the entire dentistry experience,” says Dr. Jacquie. “AcceleDent is a real game changer because it actually reduces the time of treatment, both in and out of the dental office.” drjacquiesmiles.com
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Samuel Waxman, M.D. A Pioneer in Groundbreaking Cancer Research By Clara Morgan
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amuel Waxman, M.D., the founder and CEO of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), has dedicated his entire career as an oncologist/hematologist to developing minimally toxic therapies to improve the lives of cancer patients worldwide. In collaboration with other researchers around the globe, Dr. Waxman helped find a cure for a rare leukemia known as acute promyelocytic leukemia, which once had a 100 percent fatality rate but now has a 95 percent survival rate. Convinced that collaboration brings faster cures to patients, Dr. Waxman founded the SWCRF and its unique concept of the Institute Without Walls to bridge the gap between the bench and bedside. The scientists who are funded by the SWCRF have made significant breakthroughs in cancer research, including identifying pathways to deliver drugs and novel therapies to treat cancer. In recent years, Dr. Waxman and members of his lab made a major discovery concerning triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive cancer that affects young women, particularly African American and Hispanic women. Dr. Waxman has authored hundreds of scientific papers. He has also contributed chapters to textbooks on hematology, chemotherapy, and nutrition. He has authored two books: Differentiation Therapy and The Leukemia Cell. Dr. Waxman is the distinguished Samuel Waxman, M.D. service professor of medicine and oncologic sciences at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. A valued member of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City for more than 40 years, Dr. Waxman holds a variety of positions, including an honorary professorship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Dr. Waxman also helped found the International Conference on the Differentiation Therapy of Cancer, which brings together researchers from around the globe every two years. This year marks the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 40th anniversary and the foundation celebrates major milestones. One is the breakthrough findings by SWCRF-funded
researchers to reprogram cancer cells: scientists alter cancer cells so they behave like normal, healthy cells. SWCRF scientists have demonstrated that this approach results in less toxic treatments that can cure cancer. Another is the new aging and cancer grants initiative to fund research for new treatments for cancer patients over the age of 50, a growing patient population. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will commemorate its 40th anniversary at the annual A Hamptons Happening benefit on July 9. The event will honor a trio of formidable women from the worlds of cuisine, hospitality, and fashion, who are joining forces to raise funds for cancer research: Sandra Lee, a philanthropist, Emmy-winning television personality, New York Times’ best-selling author, and breast cancer survivor; Jayma Cardoso, the founder of the Surf Lodge in Montauk; and Deirdre Quinn, the CEO of the luxury fashion company Lafayette 148 New York. Because no scientist working alone can cure cancer, the SWCRF has spearheaded global collaboration among the best minds in cancer research for more than three decades. Dr. Waxman believes that only through shared effort will scientists come to understand the common denominators that all cancers share, enabling them to speed cures to patients. It is SWCRF’s goal to develop therapies for all types of cancers — and to eradicate the disease as we know it. Since its inception in 1976, the foundation has awarded approximately $90 million to support the work of more than 200 researchers across the globe. For more information on SWCRF, visit waxmancancer.org For more information on A Hamptons Happening, visit waxmancancer.org/events/hamptons-happening
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As close to perfection as humanly possible a conversation with Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg By Cecilia Boon
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reenberg Cosmetic Surgery, led by the famed Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., has several convenient locations: Southampton; Woodbury; Manhattan; and Boca Raton, Florida. The Woodbury location is quite possibly the most state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery office in the country. The 9,000-square-foot luxury complex also features a full-service MediSpa and ambulatory surgical center. Both existing and new patients are excited to be part of the Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery experience. Dr. Greenberg is something of a legend: in addition to being an author and formulating his own skin care products, he has performed thousands of procedures during which he has evolved and advanced standard procedures to achieve specialized results, with reduced downtime. It is no surprise he is called upon often as the country’s subject matter expert on the topic of achievable beauty. Dr. Greenberg has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS, Fox News, NBC, News 12 Long Island, and Bravo TV as well as in national magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, More, and Elle. Dr. Greenberg also hosts the only New York cosmetic surgery radio show every Saturday evening on K-98.3 FM, and Saturday morning on 105.3 FM (PARTY). Social Life wanted to know more about what makes Dr. Greenburg tick. You are well known throughout New York; what do you think sets you and your team apart from all the others? One of the most important aspects pf my practice is our focus on patient satisfaction. I constantly strive for the best and most natural cosmetic surgery results. That’s a high standard. A lot of expectation management must go into that. I manage expectations before and after surgery by explaining in a very honest way what I think people can realistically anticipate for their results. I am very candid and upfront with my patients, and am very specific when I present a patient with their personal and customized result plan. It is important for
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my patients to have as much information as possible, and to have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their goals prior to their surgery. What are the hottest trends in cosmetic surgery right now? The most common request I receive is for breast procedures, and many will specifically ask for my rapid recovery breast augmentation. There are also many new implant types that allow me to perform customizable augmentations that specifically match a patient’s anatomy. I utilize computer analysis so that the patient can actualize her expected results, coupled with the newest procedures. Social Life
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Is liposuction still popular? Liposuction and other fat and cellulite management procedures are a close second to breast procedures. We offer several options for patients who want a slimmer, smoother look. Patients may benefit from liposuction, Cellfina, or Cellulaze, alone or in combination with CoolSculpt, or smart lipo, which can allow for more fat removal, better skin retraction, and very quick recovery, usually in 24 hours. One of the hottest trends is lipo coupled with a fat-transfer procedure, producing a slimmer, more shapely look. Are you seeing many men seeking cosmetic procedures? It’s amazing — the number of men having cosmetic procedures has increased substantially and now accounts for approximately 25 percent of the patients I see. What are the most common procedures men are requesting from you? Liposuction of the abdomen and love handles and male chest reduction continue to be popular. We also see many men requesting rhinoplasty, eyelid lifts, and NeoGraft hair transplant procedures. Of course, injectables and fillers continue to be very popular with men as well as with women.
Has the age range of your patients changed at all? Dramatically. Patients seeking facelifts and eyelifts are younger than ever before. Our Greenberg Mini Lift is extremely popular. With practically no downtime, it’s a favorite of women and men in their 40s and 50s. I’m also seeing younger men and women who are ‘building the foundation’ with injectables and fillers in their 30s to delay the signs of aging later on. So, the days of escaping to Africa to recover while ‘on safari’ are over? Well, I don’t think anyone would turn down a safari, but patients no longer need weeks of downtime to keep recovery confidential! They are requesting faster recovery times and more natural results, and that is what we are delivering. Patients are starting to have procedures at an earlier age, and our cutting-edge methods and technology provide them with the look they desire. People are feeling better, living longer, and seeing cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures as a way to help them achieve their goal of looking younger. ABOUT GREENBERG COSMETIC SURGERY — DR. STEPHEN T. GREENBERG Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D. is a nationally renowned cosmetic plastic surgeon based in Southampton and Woodbury, Manhattan, and Boca Raton.
Has anyone found the silver bullet for hair transplantation? NeoGraft is exceptionally hot right now, because it allows us to take out individual hair follicles and transplant them with no incisions, no scars, minimal discomfort, and no downtime. It has completely revolutionized hair transplantation . . . and it’s not just for men!
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Celebrity Stylist Angelo David Débuts The Couture Hair Boutique By Lizabeth Zindel
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“It’s a visual that allows a customer to walk in and say, “Oh, wow . . . a salon that offers all these different options!” says celebrity stylist Angelo David from his gorgeous Midtown salon, which was designed by Michele Pelafas Inc, a leading design firm based in Chicago.
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he award-winning hair stylist is talking about the new Couture Hair Boutique at his bright and airy second floor space located at 420 Madison Avenue. Just as you would walk into a department store and admire the jewelry counter or the designer purse section, you can now arrive at the Angelo David salon and browse a wall filled with a selection of the salon’s couture hair extensions, wigs, hairpieces, and ponytail clip-ins. The Hair Boutique creates an engaging atmosphere for customers and gives them the opportunity to touch and feel the many couture hair possibilities. Clients of the salon are encouraged to try on pieces and envision their next stylish look. “When you only talk about extensions, people have trouble visualizing the process. We make it tangible for them,” Angelo says. Angelo felt it was important to place a wall of couture hair options in a
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prominent position of the salon. “We wanted to take something that can be taboo and put it front and center. It draws attention so people can walk over and say, ‘What is this? Is this a clip-on bang?’ ” The wall is a source of inspiration, offering people a wide variety of possibilities for changing their look with ease. “Let’s say you want a bang, but you don’t want to cut your hair. We can walk over to the hair boutique wall, take a bang off, clip it on, finish it, style it, and color it to match your hair and there you go. You can change your look instantaneously,” Angelo says. The Couture Hair Boutique has been a very successful addon to the already-popular salon, which was voted the No.1 Best Hair Extensions in New York City. The top-of-the-line salon has a reputation for being the Vera Wang of hair extensions and they are the choice of many celebrities. Just recently Coco Rocha gave Angelo David a great shout-out on Facebook. The salon stands out for offering an all-encompassing experience at a whole new level. Angelo says, “We have six private consultation rooms. Everyone who works at the salon is versed in the culture of hair pieces, wigs, extensions, and add-ons. I also have wig tailors on site who can tailor hairpieces and wigs specifically to your needs.” A talent for hairdressing runs in Angelo’s genes. He was raised by a family of hair stylists and barbers and continued in the tradition by enrolling in hairdressing school after graduating from boarding school. He remembers showing up on the first day and walking into a classroom with 60 girls. “Wow, this is pretty good. I think this could work,” he laughs.
Soon after graduation, Angelo’s father opened up a wig and hairpiece salon in Brooklyn. While working there, Angelo began dreaming of opening his own salon in Manhattan. In his 20s he approached his father to say, “Dad, I want to open up a place in New York because I think opportunity is there.” His father agreed and soon after, Angelo opened his first salon. “It was on Fifth Avenue and 46th Street and that is when it all started happening for me. I began seeing this trend of hair extensions, hairpieces, and wigs,” Angelo remembers. Today, Angelo is one of the most celebrated stylists in the world. In addition to his glamorous hair coloring, highlights, and styles, he has designed a range of incredible products to maintain healthy and beautiful hair. These products include the Angelo David Paddle Brush designed for hair extensions and hairpieces, as well as his own line of volumizing shampoo and conditioner spray called VOL. Angelo also has had great success with his line of vitamins called Hair Detox, a doctor-formulated herbal supplement for men and women that promotes hair growth and healthy skin and nails. Angelo believes hair is the most essential and important part of a woman’s beauty. “Woman can alter so much with clothing, makeup, and high heels, to look good and feel good, but when you have bad hair there is nothing worse. Imagine going through an experience where your hair is thinning or you are going through hair loss. For a woman that is devastating.” Angelo has a natural empathy and talent for connecting with his clients, listening to them in the consultation room, and then coming up with the perfect hair design to meet their needs and lifestyle. He says, “The most fulfilling part of my work is seeing the reaction from clients when we’re able to change their look for the better. Sometimes it’s just a simple change from short to long, and sometimes it’s a dramatic change when we can give back the beautiful hair look that a woman had in her past.” p/ 646.741.3642 angelodavid.com COCO ROCHA JUNE 9 4:05
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YOGA IN THE HAMPTONS
Kama Deva Yoga
By Zoe Bullock
Ananda Yoga anandawellnessyoga.com Ananda Yoga’s goal is to provide a friendly and positive environment for you to develop as a student of yoga. Located in Southampton Village, Ananda Yoga provides group and private lessons, Thai yoga bodywork, psychospiritual counseling, prenatal yoga, yoga and the law of attraction instruction, retreats, children’s classes, and chiropractic work. Their schedule accommodates all levels and degrees of intensity in students.
for everyone. Offerings at Kama Devi Yoga’s East Hampton location include open classes, beginner classes, restorative classes, foundation trainings, injury clinics, and yoga for teens. Kama Deva is home of SUP yoga, a challenging style of yoga where the practitioner achieves classic yoga poses while balancing on a stand-up paddleboard. SUP yoga is a great way to get in shape, clear your mind, and take advantage of the natural beauty and water in the Hamptons.
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exhalespa.com At Exhale Barre Yoga Spa in Bridgehampton, yoga offerings include power flow yoga, flow yoga, chill yoga, and core fusion yoga. Guests choose their desired degree of toning and intensity for their session. After your workout, try out a spa service like a massage, a facial, or a scrub to ensure that you are feeling your best, while you are looking your best too.
One Ocean Yoga promises you the most memorable setting for your yoga practice. Within the vineyards at Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton, find your bliss while experiencing the wonders of the Hamptons fresh air, greenery, and scenery. A vast garden of playful sculptures by Walter Channing are nearby to inspire you and your practice. One Ocean Yoga offers group or private yoga sessions, meditation sessions, kirtan, reiki, pranic healing, and special workshops and events. Practice at this artful refuge for your first yoga experience or your hundredth, but remember that the key to yogic practice is just practice.
Hamptons Hot Yoga hamptonshotyoga.com Practice hot yoga at the Bridgehampton or Montauk location for students of all levels. Class offerings include Bikram yoga, hot vinyasa, and hot pilates, and this studio offers to change your body, your mind, your spirit, and your life today. Bikram is a yoga practice of 26 traditional poses in a room heated to 105 degrees with 40 percent humidity. Get in a great workout, challenge yourself, and restore your mind.
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Yoga Shanti yogashanti.com Yoga Shanti promises one of the most welcoming, uplifting, and safest styles of yoga around and it’s in the Hamptons. The Sag Harbor and Westhampton Beach locations offers a methodology grounded in the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions, updated for practice by both the most agile and the most fragile at their studio. Try out classes like Shanti Seat, Beginner’s Club, Therapeutic Yoga for Cancer, or Urban Zen Restorative for a total mind-body-spirit session in the Hamptons. Social Life
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HAMPTONS WORKOUTS
Barry’s Bootcamp
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Barry’s Bootcamp
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barrysbootcamp.com At Barry’s Bootcamp in Wainscott and Amagansett, participants can burn up to 1,000 calories in one hour of Barry’s signature cardio and strength workout. Barry’s innovative technique of high intensity intervals has been named the Best Workout in the World and the Best Celebrity Workout, because not only does it help get you into your best summer shape fast, but it also helps you break past your personal boundaries.
soul-cycle.com There is no need to forgo your spin sessions, when there are four Soul Cycle locations in the Hamptons. Come spin in Water Mill, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, or Montauk at the high-paced, music-filled, fun atmosphere classes that Soul Cycle has become famous for. Soul Cycle classes are forty-five minutes long and include fat burning, cardio building, and core sculpting elements to ensure that you get in a true full-body workout.
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tracyanderson.com Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson offers two locations in the Hamptons: East Hampton and Water Mill. Her revolutionary fitness method helps women and men transform into the best, most confident, and most fit versions of themselves. Her method, praised highly by Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, focuses on accessory muscles, and is the place to go to get and stay in shape this summer.
crossfit11968.com CrossFit 11968 in Southampton gives you everything and more that you would expect from a CrossFit gym. There is the burning, grueling workout designed to develop CrossFit’s signature 10 domains of fitness: cardio, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy. The original HIIT workout is widely used by police, firefighters, and the military. The workouts at CrossFit 11968 are a must-try for keeping your body in shape this summer.
Elements Fitness elementsfitnessstudio.com At Elements Fitness in East Hampton, participants can choose between barre, barre fitness, dance, and HIIT classes. Voted one of the top ten Places to Sweat in the Hamptons by Well & Good magazine, Elements Fitness provides creativity, individual attention, and results at its signature classes. Be sure to check it out this summer.
SLT sltnyc.com According to SLT, this workout is what would emerge if cardio, strength training, and pilates had a baby. The aim of the workout is to strengthen your core, lengthen your muscles, and tone your whole body. Be sure to book your space at the East Hampton location in advance, as these fifty-minute workouts, which use the Megaformer machine and can burn up to 700 calories in one session, fill up fast.
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HEALTHY GURU By Zoe Bullock ocial Life and Shape magazines are proud to announce the launch of Healthy Guru, this summer’s hottest fitness and fashion event. Mark your calendars for July 9 and be sure to head over to the Southampton Arts Center on Jobs Lane in Southampton Village for an exciting day of fitness, yoga, fashion, beauty, and nutrition that you do not want to miss! “Fitness and fashion are the biggest trends right now. It is not only about working out; it is also about what you wear to work out,” says Carrie Brudner, the founder of Healthy Guru. Inspired by the plethora of health- and wellness-related businesses opening up and operating in the Hamptons, Carrie is bringing together top celebrity trainers, nutritionists, and wellness talent, as well as producing an active-wear fashion show for everyone to have the opportunity to become his or her own healthy guru. Meet supermodel Veronica Webb and social-media star Jen Selter, this year’s hosts, and follow a Healthy Guru helper to your day’s workout. Classes will run from 9 am to 3 pm. Top trainers from boutique fitness studios like Ripped, Pure Barre, Exhale Spa, Pure Yoga, and DanceBody will be there to run your sweat session. Whether you choose to stick with an old-favorite class or try a new type of workout, be sure to receive your swag bag full of goodies at the end of your class. To keep you hydrated and energized throughout the day, local farms and cafes will be offering you teas, superfoods, nutrition-packed smoothies, protein bars, and water. Vendors, including Rodan + Fields, Essentia, Phat Buddha Wear, Beauty Blow Bar, Erzo, MOO, Face Love Fitness, Kore, and White Apothecary, will be on hand to showcase their best in products and services that you need to keep yourself fit, fabulous, and healthy. After you have completed your workout and learned from the pros, be sure to check out the Healthy Guru beauty bar. Different lines of natural makeup will be available to sample. From 5 pm to 8 pm, the place to be is at the Healthy Guru cocktail party, which will feature a fashion show by YoShion and JUJA Active. Click Models will display the latest and hottest trends in workout and yoga fashion, so that you can get inspired on how to look your best while you are sweating and working hard to be your best self — all to the beats of DJ Chef, the chef that rocks! At 8 pm, after a healthy day with Healthy Guru, follow the team to the after party, which will be held at a TBA exclusive club in Southampton. Be sure not to pass up this opportunity to be a healthy guru too! Buy your tickets and sign up for a class at healthyguru.com
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ELLE FANNING 1-2-1 By Piers Manning
Elle Fanning stars in Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon, which competed for the Palme D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. This psychological thriller just opened on June 24 in the United States, after having opened in several European countries earlier in June. Elle stars along with Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Jena Malone, and Abbey Lee. Feels like Elle Fanning has been on our big screens forever. Because she has been for 16 years, which is quite unusual for an 18 year old. Making her Hollywood début at just two as the younger version of big sister Dakota’s character in I Am Sam, Elle was a natural. Talent runs in the family. And while Dakota, four years her senior, landed huge roles in War of The Worlds and Man on Fire, Elle wasn’t far behind with her next significant part alongside Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger in The Door in the Floor. The blonde youngster went on to star opposite Brad Pitt in Babel and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and work the camera for JJ Abrams in Super 8. But her breakthrough came with a series of strong performances, including Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere and Sally Potter’s Ginger and Rosa, and by the time she was 15, Elle was outshining her sister as the ethereal Aurora in Disney’s blockbuster spectacular Maleficent, with Angelia Jolie. And now, as a fully-fledged young adult, her latest role in Refn’s The Neon Demon perfectly coincides with the transition from teen queen to grown-up actress. “This movie, for the first time,
made it feel like I’m growing up,” she explains, in a structured white shirt matched with skinny black jeans. “It’s so different from anything I’ve ever done before and it’s also coinciding with many transformations in my life. I’m starting a new chapter and it all fits.” In this viscerally stunning horror flick, Elle is Jesse, an aspiring young model fresh off the bus from Georgia whose stunning, youthful looks are snapped up by a fashion mogul, propelling her to the top of the couture pyramid. And placing the newcomer in grave danger. For you see, in Refn’s world, it’s not just the dangers of the catwalk industry that prove a hazard for the young beauty. It’s also the fact that the other models are shape-shifting vampires who will stop at nothing to devour and consume her vitality and youth. But Jesse isn’t all she appears to be and in a career-best, Elle’s sizzling turn showcases her powerful potential. Chirpy and cute with a developing mature edge, the actress chats about her connection with Refn and why she identifies with Jesse and her struggles. Previously starring in campaigns for the high-fashion labels Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, Elle goes on to talk about her personal dealings with the industry and why, despite her obvious beauty, she still suffers from insecurity like everyone else. We caught up with Elle, who opened up about her childhood in the spotlight, plans for the future, sibling rivalry, and getting physical with Dakota.
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Presumably you were a fan of Nicolas’s work? Huge fan of Drive! Saw it many, many times, I’m afraid to say how many [laughs]. It may have had something to do with my huge crush on Ryan Gosling too [laughs]. I learned that Nick’s next movie was taking this different trajectory, you know about young women and the fashion industry and immediately that was something I had to be a part of. And thankfully, he granted me a pass into this world. I think what I love about his films are they’re not comfortable, they’re not safe, and I seek that out. I never want to play it safe. And I’m not saying it always has to be dark and intense, I’m saying more interesting and innovative and, yeah, fascinating is what I’m after. And when it came to Jesse, without a doubt, she is the darkest character I’ve ever played. You initially have Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, who lands in this realm and finds herself wideeyed and completely hypnotized by what she sees and then transforms into this monstrous narcissist. That’s so enticing. I’ve never been able to portray the evil side and I liked it. But it’s not a dark role, dark story. There’s no definitive separation between darkness and light; the lines between them are murky and unpredictable. Every time I interview you, you always come across so happy and cheery and lovely. Neon Demon is such a different way of seeing you. I think when people meet me, they encounter this happy, smiley person, which I am pretty much, but we all have this dark side we like to explore. I’m no different [laughs]. Did you identify with Jesse? Well, definitely there’s a lot of me there because Nick is the most collaborative director I’ve ever worked with. He used to always ask me, ‘Where is your head at? Where do you think we should go?’ I’ve never had that before. So there are parallels: we’re both from Georgia; we both came to the big city at a young age. I was much younger than Jesse but still had that same fear and naivety and wide-eyed wonder. Obviously she goes through moments in her life in the movie that I can’t relate to, but there was a connection there that I’ve never really felt before. It’s a film largely about the fashion industry, which is a world you know, maybe not as well as Hollywood, but you know from collaborations with designers and all that. The fictional elements aside, is it a good representation? My experience of the fashion industry is pretty minimal. I’ve gone to a few fashion shows, but I’m very much on the
outside, I don’t know how this reflects. It’s not just a few fashion shows though; you’ve done campaigns and covered magazines. That still doesn’t give me an insight into what it’s like to live in the modeling world. I don’t know what it’s like. As an outsider, I find it fascinating. But it’s not a film about the fashion industry, like a documentary. It’s about the obsession of beauty and youth, age-old concepts that possess so much power and have only grown and grown and grown and the extremities we go to retain it and take it back. Everyone has a desire for beauty; everyone is passionate about beauty to a certain extent. But then, what is beauty, what is perfection? Everyone’s interpretation is different and perfection doesn’t exist. The film is also about deep insecurities provoked by the chase of perfection. What would you consider are your insecurities? When I was 12, I became self-conscious of my physicality. I realized Oh, my height sort of defines me because I grew like seven inches in a year. I know, that’s a lot. And I towered over everyone. They looked at me differently than before, which was weird. So, yeah, I’ve gone through all the usual hang-ups that every girl goes through. You’re also under the microscope. Doesn’t that make it harder? I’ve experienced all the same insecurities and hang-ups not because I’m an actress and I’m photographed sometimes, but because I’m a teenage girl. I went to high school: I was affected by all the same influences as everyone else. You’ve just graduated and can now take your first steps into adulthood? But what was high school like for you? It must have been a bizarre juggling act. For me, movies only took up a couple months of the year, maybe three, four, so for the rest of the year, I was hanging out at home or at school with my friends. My life has always been pretty normal. But it’s not. You’re a Hollywood actress. I guess the way I normalized it in my head, which I intentionally did, was seeing going off to do a movie the same as going off to do band practice or basketball. It was an extra-curricular activity that sometimes had me away from home for a few weeks. That’s how I laid it out and how I’ve always regarded it. Social Life
Elle Fanning at The Neon Demon New York premiere at Metrograph on June 22, 2016. Photo by Patrick McMullan
But people must surely stop and stare from time to time. You’re Elle Fanning, international Hollywood star. The only reactions I care about are my friends’ and they were so cool about it. Sometimes they’d see me on a poster or billboard and get excited, but they always knew it was just my job. They just know me as Elle, the girl who wore the funny blue glasses in fourth grade.
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Have you missed out on a normal childhood or the teenage years? Not at all. I was homeschooled until I was about nine, and, at that point, I felt I was missing out on the traditional school experience. That’s when I felt different. I had no friends my age. I wanted to go to a normal school, have lockers and school dances, so I did. And ever since then, I was like everyone else.
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Was there ever any jealousy? Honestly, hand on heart, unless I didn’t know about it, which is possible, they were my friends who didn’t care, or get caught up in that stuff. They’d always be so happy for me and we’d all go see the movies that I was in. Is college part of the plan? Not right now; I don’t think it’s the right timing. Which is weird because everybody goes to college. And I might in a few years. But this is all exciting and everything is such a new experience with each film. Nothing is getting boring. I can’t think about it, but I would love to try writing and directing. Especially writing. You started out so young, but when did you first realize you wanted to act? I guess I’ve been doing this since I was two, but my first memory of it was when I was four and I did Door in the Floor. I remember being aware that I’m playing someone else: I’m not just being me. It wasn’t, I’m a little girl . . . I was Ruth, which was my character’s name. I knew there was a camera there. I knew it was a set. I guess it started out as fun and I got to eat French fries and grilled cheeses between takes and that was great, but it moved beyond that level as I got older. There was one experience when I guess I realized the work it takes, you know. You have to really put time into developing your characters. I did Phoebe in Wonderland and I was nine and she had Tourette’s and I remember thinking, Oh, I have to meet kids who have Tourette’s syndrome, because I had to train in it and study it. I was portraying it and that movie changed my perspective. When did you first realize you were famous? When I was 11. I did Somewhere and from that movie I started to get recognized for the first time. That’s where it changed. I used to be recognized as Dakota and, for the first time, I was getting recognized as Elle, not Dakota. It’s weird because you don’t really look alike. We’re similar in that we have blonde hair, but I agree with you. I feel like we’re very different. Our personalities are so different and also we think we look so different. We have very different looks. When someone says, ‘Wow you guys look like twins,’ we don’t agree at all.
Both working in Hollywood as kids — was there ever any rivalry? We’re so supportive of each other. It’s, you know, what people want and I get that. It would be so juicy for there to be this rivalry between us, but it’s not there. Like, the only thing we ever fought over was clothes and closet space, just stupid things like that, very normal sister arguments. Imagine if the two of us were locked in this battle over roles and work: that would just be so weird. Is your relationship closer because you’ve grown up on the big screen? I think we would have the same relationship even if we weren’t doing this. It’s nice to have someone else who’s doing movies as well, and that’s created a closeness over the last few years. We know the lingo; we get what it’s like on set. That’s great to have that. Have you ever competed for the same role? As far as I know, we’ve never gone for the same role. She’s four years older. Even though it doesn’t seem like much, it was enough for there to be this gap between us, which meant there wasn’t any clash there. I feel like we would never let it get that way. We’re not built like that. We’re so close. It probably will happen now that we’re older. And when it does, I feel like we’ll embrace that and encourage and cheer on whoever is right for that part. It really sounds like you two never fought at all, which doesn’t sound very realistic? Oh no, we fight all the time. I used to beat her up. I’m way stronger than her because I’m taller, so I always won. Which is weird because I’m the younger sister. Do you think you’ll make a movie together? Doing a movie with her would be so cool. We’re always looking to find that one. But it has to be the right one. Who else do you dream of working with? I adore Marion Cotillard. I adore everything about her. I think she’s one of the most beautiful, talented, breathtaking actresses. And Quentin Tarantino, that would be so cool. Like Uma Thurman in Kill Bill, I would love that.
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eva amurri By Devorah Rose Photography by Gian Andrea di Stefano Eva Amurri is a mother, wife, actress, and now a prolific blogger du jour. You may recognize her as the actress who played the role of Jackie on Californication, but she started acting long before that role. As the daughter of actress Susan Sarandon and Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri, Eva Amurri followed her thespian family’s path and began acting at an early age. Her first film appearance was in Bob Roberts, a project spearheaded by Tim Robbins, who co-parented Amurri with Sarandon. Although Sarandon and Robbins split after 21 years together, the duo co-hosted Eva’s wedding. (Perhaps Sarandon-Robbins not Paltrow-Martin, are the first ‘concious uncouplers’). Eva’s happily ever after began in 2010 when she met her husband, soccer star turned broadcaster Kyle Martino. Although she still dabbles with Hollywood projects, she has turned her full attention to raising her growing family and sharing her holistic and healthy lifestyle tips on her aptly titled blog, “Happily Eva After.” It was wonderful to catch up with Eva during and after the shoot. Here is more on this eclectic and adventurous young mom. You’ve had an amazing Hollywood career. Why did you decide to switch gears and focus on motherhood? Having my daughter two years ago made me realize how precious my time away from her is, and also how important it is to set an example for her that I’m proud of. I felt like such a hypocrite having a daughter whom I would eventually teach could do anything she wanted, and yet here I was in a career that didn’t feel rewarding to me. I decided to change what I was doing so I could access some of the things I really loved: writing, parenting, beauty, style, entertaining, interior design, and food! The list is long, but that’s what’s amazing about having a lifestyle blog — I can really explore and celebrate my passions while also being an engaged mother. I’m grateful for the interesting and creative experiences I was able to have while acting, but I’m really excited to be writing this new chapter in my life! How did the blog come to be? While I was pregnant with Marlowe, I wrote a few pieces for different online publications about my pregnancy journey. The overwhelmingly positive response made me think that maybe this could be a way for me to start writing again while also connecting with other like-minded people and parents.
I started my blog in June 2015 as a hobby, but by August it became my full-time job! It has been such an incredible learning experience, and very humbling at times, but I feel really invigorated by the process and by the amazing community of readers that has grown around “Happily Eva After!” During the shoot you mentioned a couple of fun endeavors through the site. Could you tell us about one? This spring, I launched the Happily Eva After iPhone case collection with Casetify (casetify.com/happilyevaafter) which is a fun and funny set of cases that really reflect my brand and our message! It’s my first official product launch, with lots to come! Can you tell us of any realizations or new life appreciations that are a direct result of motherhood? My daughter has taught me that living in the moment, and waking up every day full of joy and excitement, is totally possible — because she lives by example. It’s absolutely amazing to watch the ability small children have to shake off disappointment, pain, or frustration, and be totally excited and hopeful the next moment. She inspires me in so many ways.
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What advice do you wish someone had given you during your first pregnancy that you can share with some of our expectant readers? Nothing goes according to your plans. Nothing! But really, the number one thing I wish I had known was that the greatest frustrations and the greatest joys of parenthood are often totally
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of the world for me that was bigger than just my life, my community, or my stuff and I plan to continue that with my kids.
What would you say to your daughter if she wanted to go into modeling or acting? How did your mother react when you first got into acting? Let’s just say that Marlowe being an actress or model is not my first choice. I think it probably wasn’t my mother’s first choice for me, either. It’s not the best environment for a woman. Ultimately, I want my daughter to be happy, but I also want her to choose a career where she feels inspired and appreciated. Whatever she chooses, she is such a lifeforce and independent little thing that I know she won’t get pushed around!
Congrats on your second pregnancy. Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl yet? Thank you! Yes, we are having a boy this time! I’m excited but nervous also — I feel like I have forgotten everything about that newborn phase already . . . I think my brain blocked it out so I wouldn’t have another baby.
What do you think about sexism in Hollywood? Is it getting better or worse? It’s hard for me to weigh in on whether it’s better or worse. I certainly didn’t have a great experience all the time in Hollywood, and I know I’m not the only one. I think there’s a reason you are starting to see a lot of actors branching out and doing other things — starting other businesses. Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, just to name a few. How are you preparing to raise your daughter in a world that is so saturated with media and the focus on external appearances? I truly believe that parenting is so important in terms of how your kids filter outside information. We teach by example, and by what we place importance on in the home. I don't want to shelter my daughter, or keep her separated from popular culture or what’s going on outside of our house. I think the best thing I can do for her is to show her lots of different viewpoints, different ways of life, different families and people, and let her develop her own opinions and choices. You went through an extremely shocking nanny experience. How does one hire the right nanny? Ha! Yes we sure did! I’m probably not the best person to give advice on how to find an amazing nanny. The silver lining was that we found an amazing school/daycare for Marlowe that she has been absolutely thriving in and we are all really happy! You are someone who is very humble and down-to-earth. How did your parents instill that in you? How do you create normalcy and privacy when you are from a highprofile family? Something I really appreciate is that my parents placed a huge emphasis on giving back while we were growing up. There are tons of nonprofits that we contributed to and worked with, from God’s Love We Deliver to Habitat For Humanity, and local women’s shelters and organizations. It really set up a view
Do you have any dietary tips for keeping in shape during pregnancy or any tips for getting your body back in shape after birth? Just keeping active is so important for your mental health as well as physical health! Going for long walks outside or prenatal yoga are some of my favorite ways to stay fit while pregnant, but I also don’t put such an emphasis on my size while I’m expecting. Being pregnant with a child is such a blessing that I really try to enjoy the experience as much as possible before the baby comes. My best advice for getting your body back is to take it slow. Don’t go into it with too many expectations, and listen to your limits. The most important thing is your health and you don’t want to compromise that! Long walks with the baby in the stroller are a great way to burn calories and reactivate those muscles! Once you’re ready to push further, I really like pilates for toning and tightening your abs and pelvic floor. What are your long-term career goals? Will we see you back on the big screen any time soon? How would you like to continue with your site? Right now I’m focused on growing “Happily Eva After” as a site, brand, and community. There will definitely be more products in the future, and possibly a show or two! I’m excited to take people on this journey with me!
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Veronica Webb is way more than just a prett y face By Madison Cole
You know Veronica Webb from the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Essence as well as her jaunts down the runways of Victoria’s Secret, Chanel, Isaac Mizrahi, and Versace as an “It Girl.” Or maybe you know her from her TV work with Tim Gunn or Bravo’s Guide to Style. What you will know, once you get to meet her, is that she’s so much more than just a pretty face (although we do love her beauty tips). As the beauty director of As If Magazine, she writes a quarterly column, and she’s involved with a skin-care line. Webb is the author of Veronica Webb Sight: Adventures In The Big City. In addition, she has philanthropic pursuits. But most of all, she has dedicated her life to her family and has mastered the balance between building a fulfilling professional life and working hard at being a fabulous wife and mother. How did you begin as a model and how does your brilliant career continue to influence your life today? I moved to New York from Detroit because I won a scholarship to Parsons School of Design. Modeling was something I was curious about because I always loved fashion and travel and culture and language. When the opportunity came along to start modeling, it opened up the world for me and gave me a chance to do business on a global scale. My triumphs as a model have given me confidence professionally.
The failures and rejections that every model goes through because we are valued professionally for our looks has taught me to protect myself and put my health, my strength, and my family first. I think that’s good advice for any wife and mom no matter what she does for a living. The relationships I’ve formed with people like Azzedine Alaia, Anna Wintour, Isaac Mizrahi, Oprah, and Karl Lagerfeld and magazines like Essence and Elle helped to define me as a model and continue to open doors for me every day. As a wife and mother you’ve been able to strike a balance between family life and professional pursuits. What is your secret to success? My only secret is always focusing on ways to make my marriage and my family successful, and then everything else falls in line. There’s not a lot of consistency in my schedule and it doesn’t always permit me to do and be there for everything, even though that is what I would like for my husband and kids. The biggest thing is being disciplined about the use of my time with my family rather than having a rigid schedule. I never drag my heels at work if I know I’m not coming home to drudgery. I use apps for everything from buying groceries to getting my hair and nails done; these help me carve out more time to be with my family and the other people whom I love.
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conversation of the new digital economy. It’s very exciting for me not only to help my friends and clients achieve their best skin ever, but also to recruit smart entrepreneurial people to work directly with me in business as skincare consultants.
You’ve modeled for some of the most coveted fashion designers in the world like Karl Lagerfeld, Todd Oldham, Azzedine Alaia. Was your passion for luxury and fashion born from this exposure? It goes back to my mother, who made all my clothes when I was growing up. She worked full time as an emergency room nurse and came home every day and did something creative. She was an excellent seamstress, knitter, baker, and cook. Everything I know about quality and construction came from her.
Tell us more about your love of all things digital. Does it bring more simplicity to your pursuits? I started out hating the never-ending digital presence as it moved from computers on desks to smartphones in our back pockets. Digital devices can foster the end of intimacy if you allow them to become an unconscious habit used for distraction or if you never stop working. I don’t know which is worse! I’ve given up stressing out over getting my “screenagers” off of the phone, unless it’s mealtime when the phone is strictly off limits. So I try to use the phone with them in a way that shows something for time spent — like doing a crossword puzzle together or working on taking really good pictures of our family that we can all share. In addition to Blue Apron, I like Glam Squad because it gives me the services I’m looking for — like blowouts and manicures — in the comfort of my own home, giving me more time with my family. My bicycle recently got a flat while I was riding on the West Side Highway and I used my AAA app to get roadside assistance. Technology, if used well, makes life easier and more efficient.
How do you keep up on the newest fashion trends with such a busy schedule? Other than living in New York City — the greatest fashion show on Earth — every morning I read everything online from Business of Fashion, Women’s Wear Daily, and KeepItChic. Then I get my updates and shopping connection through Polyvore. I can put together mood boards on Polyvore with my girls, and when I see something I want, I put an alert on it and shop the sales from the comfort of my own couch. I have all my clothes categorized and catalogued on an app called StyleBook. It makes getting dressed and getting out of the door a breeze. If you’re out shopping, StyleBook allows you to snap a picture of whatever it is you’re maybe thinking of buying and then drag and drop the image onto what’s already in your closet that might go with it. I also hate to spend time filing and categorizing receipts, so I use Expensify to shorthand that chore. What led you on the path to skin care? I’m passionate about beauty, health, and wellness. I’m the beauty director of As If Magazine, and I’m fascinated by the intersection of science and technology in the formulation of health and beauty products as well as how they are sold in the marketplace. I’ve been building a business with Rodan and Fields skin care because the products are truly high performance, and the business model puts me squarely in the
What’s the one frivolous thing you could not live without? Silk pajamas! Maison de Papillon is my favorite. Talk to us about your own digital adventures with food, fashion, and family. I’ll be launching a blog this fall called “Webb on the Fly.” It’s about all the things I think are wonderful for myself and my family, from beauty, food, fashion, and fitness and how to use the convenience of technology to making more time to share those things with the people you love. Look out for it!
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Lori Silverbush & Tom Colicchio attend Group For The East End’s “Swing Into Summer” 2016 Benefit on June 18 at The Bridge Golf Club in Bridgehampton.
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When I’m with you, it doesn’t matter where we are, Or what we’re doing. I’m with you, that’s all that matters. Time passes much too quickly when we’re together laughing. I wish I could sing it to you, oh no, I wish I could sing it to you. Mostly I’m silent. Never think about words to say. When I kiss you, I feel a thousand different feelings. The color of chills all over my body. And when I feel them, I quickly try to decide which one I should try to put into words, oh no, Try to put into words. Mostly I’m silent. Only the beginning of what I want to feel forever. Only the beginning. Only just the start. I’ve got to get you into my life. Got to get you next to me. Only the beginning. Only just the start. ~ Beginnings, by Robert Lamm (Chicago) 1969
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aratoga sparking spring water. Summer in a Bottle from Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables from the Country Garden Farmers Market on Millstone Road just off Scuttle Hole. Who said something about chocolate? Tate’s Bake Shop you say? This is only the beginning, just a start. Schmitt Farms is next. “Protecting the nature of the place you love,” the motto of The Group For the East End. It is only the beginning, just a start of what I want to feel forever. Food and water. Sustenance. Life. And without it, we perish. The Hamptons? Never. Food and water: their purity, nutritive and sustaining values, and continued ready access are mission critical. Are they not? Think about this when you are dining out this weekend or grilling by the pool. That fish might not taste the same encrusted with oil sludge, capiche? And yet we could get there. But we shouldn’t and we won’t. No bottled waters, not FIJI or Saratoga (packaged in its iconic cobalt blue glass bottles), can replace what we might lose if we do not begin to implement viable solutions to clean up and protect local waters. We have a window of opportunity here to secure the future. Let’s do it. Yet, “time passes much too quickly when we’re together laughing.” It does not mean we stop enjoying the fruits of our labor but instead keep an eye on investing in the future of the place we love so that this greatness can be sustained for generations. Social Life
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Group for the East End Raises over $570,000 to Protect East End Environment @ The Bridge On June 15, Group for the East End, joined by actor Richard Kind, hosts Stéphane Samuel, Robert M. Rubin and co-chairs Katherine and Marco Birch, held Dive into Summer, this year’s benefit. Traditionally, one of the more relaxing, enjoyable, thoughtful, and scenic benefits of the summer months on the East End, this year — due to an timely and perhaps historical opportunity — the event was moved from Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack to the The Bridge, reputed to be the gold standard for environmentally conscious golf courses in New York State. Now also among the top golf courses in the United States, it was built on 300 acres of land left rugged eons ago by a melting glacier. The layout of The Bridge flows with the dramatic topography, optimizing spectacular sweeping views of Peconic Bay on land that was the former Bridgehampton Racing Circuit. The Bridge is the vision of principal owner Robert Rubin, a former commodities trader and “self-styled maverick,” according to the New York Times, whose development ideas for the property now known as The Bridge were thoughtfully modified through an arduous negotiation between the ambitious investor-builder and Bob DeLuca, the president of the Group For The East End (aka the Group or GFEE); a negotiation that according to both men, epitomized the values of the environmental organization that has worked constructively and deliberately with developers to Roman Roth.
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employ greater conservation efforts, in order to achieve goals that help better maintain the character and integrity of the East End for the long term.It also resulted in a mutual respect between the two men who were each able to modify their visions to ensure longer-term environmental sustainability for the property and the region. It is a model that I wish could be employed in many facets of American life where we find endless conflict and division. Rubin and DeLuca are to be commended for putting the interests of the citizens and patrons of the East End before themselves. But there is still so much work to be done, as both men openly acknowledged. Over 200 guests helped raise more than $570,000 to help protect the East End’s bays, harbors, and drinking water. During the cocktail hour, guests sipped specialty drinks and an assortment of delectable wines from nearby Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Watching the spectacular sunset from one of the highest points on the East End, attendees noshed on hors d’oeuvres and were entertained by internationally renowned DJ Sam French and classical violinist Delaney Harter, in the magnificent hilltop clubhouse designed by architect Roger Ferris. Roman Roth, a partner and winemaker at Wölffer, was notably on hand observing the consumption of copious quantities of wines crafted by the East End legend himself, including that notoriously addictive Summer in a Bottle. Can anyone truly ever get enough of this stuff? Maybe that is the reason why Roth is always smiling. But even he knows that the Group’s mission makes more than his wines taste better; it makes all of life on the East End better.
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Once the sun went down, Bob DeLuca pointed to Peconic Bay in the distance and spoke of the urgency to act on — and not just talk about — implementing viable solutions to clean up and protect local waters, before an entire collapse of eastern Long Island’s marine environment. The threat is real my friends. After an auction led by Richard Kind which raised $120,000, guests were treated to an extraordinary dinner prepared by The Bridge, and then DJ Sam French took the stage again to spin his irresistible tunes as everyone danced the night away under the stars. Co-chairs included Katherine and Marco Birch, Elaine Crocker, Graciela and Munir Dauhajre, Grace Koo and Kerry Heffernan, Genevieve and Rob Lynch, Robbianne Mackin and Dave Jasper, Susan Abdalla and Peter Stern, Kim White and Kurt Wolfgruber, and Donna Winston. Tom Colicchio, Lori Silverbush, and Ryan Serhant were just a few other notable guests who came out to support the Group. Since 1972, the Group has served as eastern Long Island’s full-time professional advocate for conservation. The Group is widely recognized and respected for its work to protect the East End environment by advancing realistic solutions to complex problems, mobilizing informed citizens, educating the next generation of leaders, and challenging irresponsible development that impacts quality of life and community character.
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Citymeals on Wheels Raises $900,000 To Feed Homebound Elderly On June 6, nearly 60 culinary stars from across the globe gathered for ¡Qué rico! Celebrating Latino Cuisine and Culture, the 31st annual chefs’ tribute to Citymeals on Wheels. The evening featured top Latino and Latina chefs from the New York area and from outside the city and country as well the founding chefs. Chefs came from Aspen, Colombia, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Miami, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Puerto Rico, and Santa Fe. The combined legends of the local, national, and international worlds of culinary arts celebrated the rich flavors of Latino cooking as they created dishes for more than 1,000 guests at tasting stations throughout Rockefeller Center Plaza. The proceeds will help defray costs for nutritious meals delivered to homebound, elderly New Yorkers.
chefs Robert Aikens, Jarett Appell, Jonathan Benno, Aaron Bludorn, Hugo Bolanos, Daniel Boulud, Richard Capizzi, Scott Conant, Franck D. Deletrain, Marc Forgione, Sean Forgione, Andre Fowles, Michael Gabriel, Markus Glocker, Chris Lee, Danielle and Salvatore LoBuglio, Ryan Lory, Masaharu Morimoto, Charlie Palmer, Carolina Perego, Antonio Prontelli, Jon Rohland, Joachim Splichal, Bradley Stellings, Jacques Torres, Silvana Vivoli, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten who presented their own interpretations of Latino fare. Nick Valenti, the CEO of Patina Restaurant Group, was the evening’s grand host. The event was chaired by Beverly and Dan Bartfeld, Ninah and Michael Lynne, Laura and John Pomerantz, Randi and Dennis Riese, and Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch. Official sponsors of Citymeals on Wheels are American Airlines and FIJI Water. Event sponsors included Grace, Unimac Graphics, and Rockwell Group, Patina Restaurant Group, The Riese Organization, The M.O. & M.E. Hoffman Foundation, Bedell Cellars, VerTerra, Belvedere Vodka, Citadelle Gin, Courvoisier Cognac, El Tesoro, Novo Fogo Cachaça, Zacapa Rum, ARC Document Solutions, Luxury Worldwide Transportation, Room Mate. Thrilled about the evening’s success was the Citymeals executive director, Beth Shapiro, who explained, “The influence of the Latino world on New York is undeniable. This rich heritage permeates every aspect of city life including our art, music, literature, film, fashion and, oh yes, the food! ¡Qué rico! celebrates this wonderful culture as well as the thousands of chefs and restaurateurs who have committed themselves to Citymeals over the years. Their continued support has helped us create a lifeline of meals and companionship for vulnerable older New Yorkers.”
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FEEDING HOMEBOUND ELDERLY Underlying Beth Shapiro’s enthusiasm for her role at Citymeals is this simple realization: “Knowing that we are feeding 18,000 frail, aged New Yorkers by delivering two million meals each year. These New Yorkers built this city and we owe it to them to make their golden years comfortable.” Even so, Beth Shapiro is ever aware of the challenges for Citymeals on Wheels to continue to pursue its mission successfully. Ms. Shapiro has a truly comprehensive understanding of the import of what Citymeals does and must continue to do. “The growth of the aging population means we need to raise more money year after year just to keep pace. Seniors are the fastest growing population in New York City. As an organization, we need to focus on this growth and ensure we are prepared for the increased need. The nonprofit landscape is also increasingly more competitive. We all do great work so we need to make sure Citymeals stands apart. Since our founding in 1981, we’ve promised that 100 percent of all donations from the general public will go towards meal preparation and delivery, which I believe gives us a strong foundation. Citymeals also has an incredible staff. They are dedicated and help push me to do more, better, all the time.” Beyond the vision and unrelenting commitment to nourish the homebound elderly year after year, one also must consider the humanity involved. I personally accept the reality that life is not always fair. Yet, when I think about the idea or possibility that one could work their entire lives, make significant or substantial contributions to the community or our greater society at large and end up alone, hungry without regular access to a meal, it seems so inherently unfair that this should happen in a modern civilized society. And yet Citymeals deals with that reality for many folks:
“We are feeding so many people who contributed to all our lives — a man who designed the first NYPD leather bomber jacket, a woman who rode the elephants in the Ringling Brothers Circus, and many who were teachers or nurses. These people did not intend to outlive their friends, spouses, and even their children. They also didn’t expect to deplete the savings they worked so hard for. As a city, and as a country, we need to recognize that they deserve affordable housing, medical care, and easy access to healthy food.” Beth Shapiro has not just the requisite skills, a special aptitude, and commitment for her job but, in all she does, she reflects the humanity and humility which are instrumental to her success. Fulfilled in her life-transformative work and well respected by her peers, the visionary Shapiro still has a special gratitude towards those who opened the door for her at Citymeals on Wheels: “Our former and founding executive director, Marcia Stein, hired me. I had corporate experience but no history in the nonprofit sector. She took a chance on me, and I will be forever grateful. I am also grateful to our board for recognizing and selecting me to follow Marcia after her thirty years in the role.” If you feel the way I do about the critical nature of the work of Citymeals on Wheels and the character of their leadership, you need not wait until their next fundraiser, you can go to citymeals.org and make a donation now. Consider it a wise investment in humanity towards the aging population in a city you love. On this July Fourth, as we celebrate our independence, take a look around you, examine your own life, and the ordinary folks who by taking pride in their job, profession, or craft makes life easier for you. Heroes do not always wear a cape. Sometimes, they smile and ask how they can help us. Grab a magnum of Summer in a Bottle and just pour. Let us toast to them, our fellow citizens.
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NIGHTLIFE By Joe Alexander with Photographs by Patrick McMullan
Jason Bourne, Star Trek & Ghostbusters Matt Damon is reborn, restored, and muscle-bound as Jason Bourne in the new installment of this sizzling franchise. He confided, “This movie opens with an austerity riot in Athens. It feels current with what’s going on in our world. You’re always creating an alternate reality with Bourne, but you want to feel like it’s our world. The reason we did it was that people wanted to see it.”…. Kate BeckInsale is cunning, witty and beyond beautiful in Love and Friendship. “My character is very self-interested, very charming, rather ruthless, and very funny. She gets away with everything she does.” The stunning costume epic set in the 18th century co-stars Chloe Sevigny who gives a persuasive performance but doesn’t look particularly comfortable or as alluring in the period clothing as Beckinsadale does. Chloe said, “I’d like to find someone to procreate with, as sexy as that sounds. If you’re out and about and fit the description, come up and say ‘Hi’.” Ok… Star Trek Beyond hits the screen and Zoe Saldana who plays Uhura warns, “Every relationship in this movie will be tested on a very high scale. It’s not only Kirk and Spock, it’s also Uhura, Chekov, Scotty and Sulu.” Her co-star Chris Pine says, “To pay tribute to the first film, there are very minor tweaks in the design of the costumes.”… Melissa McCarthy’s new Ghostbusters is stirring deep emotions in the twitterspere. She counters, “I mean, really? Four women doing any movie on Earth will destroy your childhood? I have a visual of those people not having friends, so they’re just sitting there and spewing hate into this fake world of the Internet. I just hope they find a friend.” Her co-star Kristen Wiig confessed, “The fact there was so much controversy because we were women was surprising to me. It didn’t make me mad; it just really bummed me out. We’re really honoring those movies.” Amen!
Karlie Kloss, Paul Andrew, Ansel Elgort @ CFDA Awards
Matt Damon, Luciana Boroso @ Jason Bourne Julia Stiles @ Jason Bourne
Andrea Correale, Dr. Kenneth Mark @ Cantina Rooftop
Kate McKinnon, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones @ Ghostbusters
Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine @ Star Trek Beyond
David Lawenda, Holly Rillinger, Tim Malone @ School’s Out
Kate Beckinsale @ Love and Friendship
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Hunky heartthrob Ansel Elgort, Candace Bushnell, Nicole Miller, Ramona Singer, Thomas Huckstepp, Veronica Atkins, David Ganek, Charlotte Bonstorm, Dennis Basso, and Debbie Bancroft were among the guests sipping wines from Serafina and nibbling treats from Sonnier and Castle at the 24th annual Southampton Fresh Air Home’s Decorators Designers Dealers Sale. The benefit raised funds for the Southampton Fresh Air Home’s camp for physically challenged children by auctioning wine, furniture, accessories, and antiques. sfah.org
Candace Bushnell, Nicole Miller @ Southampton Fresh Air
Rufus Wainwright @ Carnegie Hall
Wendy Carduner, Muffie Potter Austin, Ashley McDermott @ Doubles 40TH Anniversary
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School’s Out in East Hampton
Cassandra Seidenfeld heading to the Hamptons
Anthony Teccetta, Rose McGowan @ National Arts Club Jean Shafiroff, Alex Donner in the Hamptons
LGBT rights’ activist Edie Windsor, whose Supreme Court case paved the way for same-sex marriage, was the honorary chair of the Hetrick-Martin Institute’s 18th annual School’s Out cocktail party. “I’m thrilled with this organization and I love that there’s this kind of celebration and fundraising for it, because it’s such an important and heartfelt cause.” Scott Sanders, Peter Wilson, Bobby Graham, Malcom Kutner, and Ward Williams greeted 500 guests at the East Hampton home of Lisa and James Cohen. Founded in 1979, HMI is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit leader in LGBTQ youth service programming touching more than 2,000 at-risk young people each year. The event raised over $250,000. There was also an auction on Paddle8 of unique artworks based on “lifesavers” by artists such as Jonathan Adler, Matthew Albiani, Serena Dugan, and Kerry Irvine. hmi.org
Doubles 40 th Anniversary
Wendy Carduner, the president of Doubles, the private club in the Sherry Netherland Hotel, welcomed guests to the 40th anniversary black-tie dinner dance. Among the beauties on the dance floor were Muffie Potter Aston, Claudia Overstrom, Ashley McDermott, and Barbara Taylor Bradford. Others included Elaine and Ken Langone, Geoffrey Bradfield, and Mark Gilbertson. Xiomi Frans-Cuber, Beth Shak @ Cantina Rooftop
Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker @ Cantina Rooftop
Sonja Morgan, Dr.Calapai in the Hamptons
Dale Noelle, Jamie Hughes @ Cantina Rooftop
Tony Ingrao, Randy Kemper in the Hamptons
Ricardo Romero, Gail Simmons @ Aspen Food and Wine Classic
Sofia Crokos @ Carnegie Hall
Grace Merck, Morgan O’Connor, Pamela O’Connor @ The Paradise Fund
Montauk’s Rufus Wainwright
During Rufus Wainwright’s fab tribute show to Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall, he dedicated three songs: I Can’t Give You Anything But Love to Bernie Sanders. Donald Trump got Rock-a-Bye Your Baby, which Wainwright noted was “from another era that contained references that would be considered politically incorrect today.” Rufus closed the show with Get Happy “for the next president of the United States, Hillary Rodham Clinton.” Backstage, Wainwright shared a Welcome Basket of treats from Carnegie Hall’s Starr Catering Group’s CEO, Simon Powles. The opening show was a benefit for SAGE and The Ali Forney Center. It was a busy week for Powles who also created a dinner for Meryl Streep, Barbara Walters, Christine Baranski, and assorted VIPs at Carnegie Hall, celebrating Streep’s new movie Florence Foster Jenkins. Starr also provided sweets for Glenn Close at the Schubert’s Tony party at the NY Historical Society. starrevents.com
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Hamptonites Sarah Jessica Parker and P. Diddy are among the fans of Stage 48. Perched above the nightclub is Cantina Rooftop, a traditional Mexican Restaurant and lounge at 605 West 48th Street. The opening featured a bevy of beauties from Dale Noelle’s TRUE Model Management, poker queen Beth Shak, Hamptons dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Mark, and Elegant Affairs’ Andrea Correale. In addition to his authentic Mexican menu, the Gonzaola Colin’s new space features homemade guacamole and taco stations. cantinarooftop.com
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Eve Alexandra Black Hodgkinson
A native of Toronto, Eve Hodgkinson graduated from Pace University with a bachelor of arts degree in marketing and communications. Currently, she is a Manhattan-based publicist who specializes in arts, culture, and nonprofit organizations. She also manages a lifestyle website, newyorkrag.com, that reports on fashion, food, and events in the city ‘we love to rag on.’
Hamptons Midsummer Party | July 9 This neighborly lawn party takes place at Southampton’s oldest home, The Thomas Halsey Homestead. Guests will enjoy sunset cocktails amid a colonial landscape and herb garden and toast to the summer ahead in a patriotic atmosphere, with food locally sourced from farms and waters. Spontaneous dancing on the grass is encouraged and a curated silent auction will offer essentials of life in the Hamptons, like a cocktail cruise on a wooden sailboat and work by local artists. southamptonhistoricalmuseum.org
A Hamptons Happenings | July 9
2016 Midsummer Party is an annual event that brings together almost 1,000 artists, philanthropists, business leaders, and art world guests in support of the Parrish Art Museum. This year the Parrish will honor Barbara J. Slifka, and the co-chairs are Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola. Dinner will be held on the Mildred C. Brinn Terrace, followed by cocktails and dancing in the Lichtenstein Theater. parrishart.org
Bay Street Theater Summer Gala | July 9
Maria and Kenneth Fishel and family will host the 12 annual Hamptons Happening Feast, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Samuel Waxman Cancer Center Foundation, and featuring LDV Hospitality, which has served NYC and the Hamptons for over 20 years. The benefit will honor Sandra Lee, Jayma Cardoso, and Deirdre Young. The honorary lead chef couple are Fernanda Capobianco and François Payard. waxmancancer.org
Bay Street Theater’s 25th annual summer gala will take place at The Long Wharf and will include a special performance of scenes from productions from the past 25 years, as well as a silent auction, cocktail party, dinner, and dancing. This year’s celebrity auctioneer will be Richard Kind, with Arlene and Alan Alda serving as honorary chairs for the celebration. The gala will honor founding board member Adrianne Cohen and her husband, Jerry Cohen; Bay Street’s visionary founders Emma Walton Hamilton and Stephen Hamilton; and trustee emeritus Patrick Malloy III. baystreet.org
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Halsey House Gala | July 9
society healthy guru | July 9 Social Life Magazine and Shape Magazine invite you to Healthy Guru, the hottest fitness, fashion, and wellness event of the season, hosted by supermodel Veronica Webb. Classes, celebrity panel, beauty bar, cocktail party, as well as an activewear fashion show by YoShion and JUJA Active, models from Click Models and music by celebrity DJ Chef. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Southampton Arts Center. Participate in a raffle to win prizes to benefit The Max Cure Foundation for pediatric cancer causes. Free transportation to the event from thefreeride.com Get your tickets at healthyguru.com
Farm to Fork Gala | July 9 This year’s annual Farm to Fork gala will be held at The Topping Rose House and will include cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The gala will have a special focus on the farm-to-table approach to cooking, emphasizing the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Food Pantry Farm’s goal is to bring members of the community together in a common purpose to offer food to those who need it. foodpantryfarm.com
Hope in the Hamptons | July 9 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be holding its annual Hope in the Hamptons gala, celebrating the lifesaving mission of this pediatric hospital and research center. Guests will enjoy cocktails, farm-fresh fare, live entertainment by Majic Music, and live and silent auctions. stjude.org
5th Annual St. Barth Hamptons Gala hosted by Christie Brinkley.
Art for Life | July 16 Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, founded by brothers Russell, Danny, and Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, will host the 17th Annual Art for Life at Fairview Farms The foundation is dedicated to providing under-served youth with significant exposure and access to the arts. rushphilanthropic.org
5th annual St. Barth Hamptons gala by Social Life Magazine for St. Barth Tourism | July 23 Spend a night to remember at St. Barth Hamptons, an unforgettable evening set in Bridgehampton that evokes the haute romance of the planet’s ultimate luxury destination: St. Barth. Bask in the company of elegant brands and enjoy an evening of exquisite tastings from local restaurants. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bridgehampton Historical Society. stbarthhamptons.com
Designer Showhouse Gala Preview Cocktail | July 23 A showcase for America’s premier design talent will open with a gala preview cocktail party, with proceeds benefiting Southampton Hospital. Mario Buatta is the honorary showhouse chair, with Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton as the honorary design co-chairs. The 16th year will feature 25 top interior designers and decorative artists who will turn a traditional shingle-style house into a decorating masterpiece. hamptondesignershowhouse.com
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Mayor Mark Epley Jean Shafiroff Interviews Mayor Mark Epley, Mayor of the village of Southampton By Jean Shafiroff
In 2015, the Southampton Arts Center had almost 40,000 visitors. The opening of the wall on Jobs Lane makes the grounds even more inviting, especially with the Friday night outdoor movies, which are presented with the Hamptons International Film Festival. The Southampton Cultural Center, located at 25 Pond Lane, will again present the Wednesday night Concerts in the Park series. These are always a big hit. This year the Cultural Center will host a production of the Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) during most of July.
Given the village’s growth in many areas, are there any plans related to residential zoning? In January, the village hired Studio a/b Architects to study house sizes, lot coverage, design, etcetera. The architects have studied homes built pre-WW I and pre-and post-WW II. They have also studied homes built within the past 10 years. There is a document on the Village of Southampton website, (southamptonvillage.org), called “Review of Built Conditions.” The document details the results of the study and its recommendations. The Planning Commission has hosted several meetings to review the study. Where do plans stand for a village sewage treatment facility? We have a design of the system and a location for the plant. In addition, we have been reviewing construction, operation, and maintenance costs. The village engaged Dr. Chris Gobler, a professor at Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, to study nitrogen in Lake Agawam and the impact sewage treatment will have on the reduction of nitrogen in the lake. As part of the environmental report, we are completing a traffic-flow study and a thorough parking study. When we implement sewage treatment there will be growth in several markets throughout the village, such as additional restaurant seats and housing opportunities. The study will help us to make proper decisions regarding growth in these areas.
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Over the past several years, there has been an explosion of cultural activities in the Village of Southampton. Tell us about some upcoming events. The Southampton Arts Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane, has really exceeded all of my expectations. The Arts Center has an incredible board and an enthusiastic team of people who have put together a wonderful line-up of programming this year, kicking off with WATER/BODIES. This exhibition that opened on June 25th, will have its official opening on July 2nd. WATER/BODIES is being presented by the New York Academy of Art and was curated by the artist Eric Fischl and the academy’s president, David Kratz. It features paintings, photographs, and sculptures by established and emerging artists with connections to both the East End and the New York Academy of Art.
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Mark Epley, Marianne Epley.
Is it true that the Hamptons Marathon is moving to Southampton? Yes, I am very excited about this. On October 1st, the Hamptons Marathon will take place entirely within the Village of Southampton. We anticipate that several thousand runners and supporters will attend. For sure, I will be a supporter! The marathon will be great for local businesses. The proceeds of the race will go to support local charities. The Southampton Hospital will be one of the biggest beneficiaries. We are fortunate to have such an incredible hospital and staff in this community. The quality of care is second to none. Tell us about the growth of the Epley family. Last year, two of my sons and their wives had little girls. This year they are on round two. In May, one had a boy named Jack. The other is expecting another girl in August. My other son is getting married in January, and my daughter graduated from college in May. Life is definitely exciting for me and my lovely wife, Marianne.
Marianne Epley, Mayor Mark Epley, Senator Kenneth LaValle, Penny LaValle.
About Mayor Mark Epley Mark Epley was first elected in 2005 as the Mayor of the Village of Southampton. He has been re-elected six times. He is the CEO of Seafield Center, a hundred-bed, inpatient, substance-abuse treatment center with six outpatient programs. Mayor Epley is married to the former Marianne Benedict and together they have four children, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. About Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff, a philanthropist, humanitarian and author, is a volunteer leader of several charitable causes. She serves on the boards of seven philanthropic organizations. Jean is the author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give. She is married to Martin D. Shafiroff, an investments advisor and together they have two daughters. She and her family reside in Manhattan and Southampton. Social Life
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Social datebook benefit season By Catherine Petree @catmpetree
benefited the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. Guest list included Pamela Morgan, Marion Waxman, Lauren Lawrence, Andrea Stark, and Erica Linden-Fineberg.
Ruth Shuman, Bill Bratton, Rikki Klieman, Diana Taylor, Michael Bloomberg.
Georgina Bloomberg.
PUBLICOLOR’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DATE: MAY 16 LOCATION: METROPOLITAN PAVILION
Publicolor celebrated its 20th anniversary at its annual Stir, Splatter + Roll 2016 gala, which honored Michael R. Bloomberg and E. John Rosenwald, Jr. for their longtime support of Publicolor and its programs. Guest list included Jeffrey Banks (the evening’s emcee), Georgina Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Bratton, Sascha Bauer, Paula Cooper, Chancellor Rudy Crew, Nicole Miller, Ruth Lande Shuman (founder of Publicolor), Michelle Smith, Diana Taylor, Madeline Weinrib and Shelby White. The high-energy fête drew over 500 dynamic New Yorkers and luminaries from the worlds of business, fashion, politics, design, education, and philanthropy, and exceeded its $1.5 million goal by over $200,000.
Andrea Stark, Ingeborg Rennert.
Lady Liliana Cavendish.
Sanford Biggers, Robin Cofer.
COOL CULTURE’S UNGALA DATE: MAY 18 LOCATION: PHILLIPS
The annual benefit was in a celebration of #artforall, a fundraiser for Cool Culture’s programming, honoring two artists who have used their platform to advocate for social justice and inclusion. Both visionary interdisciplinary artist Sanford Biggers and rising digital artist and photographer Ayqa Khan were honored. The former Brooklyn Museum Director and current senior advisor at Phillips, Arnold Lehman, was a guest speaker and the event’s emcee was Bevy Smith. Guest list included Candice Anderson (Cool Culture’s executive director), Isolde Brielmaier, Robin Cofer, Suzi Cornish, Lady Liliana Cavendish, Lee Fryd, and Sheinelle Jones. The evening was catered by Bite Catering and Bacardi was a sponsor.
Erica Fineberg, Marion Waxman, Pamela Morgan, Lauren Lawrence.
SWCRF’s 3rd ANNUAL COLLABORATING FOR A CURE LUNCHEON DATE: MAY 18 LOCATION: PRIVATE RESIDENCE OF ANDREA STARK
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) hosted its third annual Collaborating for a Cure Luncheon at the private Upper East Side residence of Andrea Stark. The event honored Oscar de la Renta with a fashion presentation showcasing the fashion house’s pre-fall 2016 designs before a private audience, and
Dr. John Mesa, Michelle de Leon.
Megan Key, Carlos Campos.
GLASSWING INTERNATIONAL’s 2nd ANNUAL GALA DATE: MAY 19 LOCATION: TRIBECA THREE SIXTY Glasswing International held its second annual benefit gala and raised close to half a million dollars for at-risk children and youth. Social Life
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Thomas Brasuell, Damaris Lewis, Jerry O’Connell, Jim Clark.
Mayte Allende, Jeisa Chiminazzo, Carolina Alvarez-Mathies, Ariela Sustes, Estefania Lacayo.
The nonprofit organization’s mission is to empower individuals to address the root causes of poverty and violence in their communities through education and health programs. The gala honored HanesBrands for its notable work with the organization on the Community Schools initiative over the past eight years in Central America. Guest list included Celina de Sola, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, Carlos Campos, Fernando Garcia, Hans Neumann, Megan Key, Alexis Zambrano, Andrew Warren, and Claudia Talamas.
Sara Johnson, Maggie Norris.
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA 2016 GREAT FUTURES GALA DATE: JUNE 15 LOCATION: CIPRIANI 42ND STREET The Boys & Girls Clubs of America hosted it’s 2016 Great Futures gala in New York City. The master of ceremonies was Jerry O’Connell and Victor Cruz received the Champion of Youth Award. Guest list included Jim Clark (CEO), Thomas Brasuell, Damaris Lewis, Jack Stahl (the chairman), Eugene McQuade, George Fischer, Mike Lyons, William H. Glenn, Lisa D. Kabnick, Peter Kiriacoulacos and Pedro Lichtinger. The benefit raised more than $1 million and counting for the nonprofit.
Jane Pontarelli, Dr. Luiza Petre, Nicole Dicocco.
dr. petre’s SIPS FOR A SKINNY SUMMER IN CELEBRATION OF THE 17TH ANNUAL PLAY FOR P.I.N.K. DATE: MAY 19 LOCATION: BEAUTIQUE Dr. Luiza Petre hosted 100 guests for “Sips for a Skinny Summer” in celebration of the 17th annual ‘PLAY FOR P.I.N.K.’ Golf Tournament in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The guest of honor was PLAY FOR P.I.N.K. chairwoman, Jane Pontarelli. Dr. Petre of Medi-Weightloss designed a cocktail menu using Pasion’s Pink Tequila, and the cocktails were all under 125 calories per serving. The doctor gave great tips on how small changes in a person’s daily life can have a huge impact on breast cancer prevention. Guest list included Robin Cofer, Nicole Dicocco, Lee Fryd, Nancy Gerber, Valeria A. Lettan, Arlene and Allan Lazare, Barry Meisel, Dr. John Mesa, Pamela Morgan, Steven Knobel and Nicole Noonan, Maggie Norris, Joe Pontarelli, Howard Rosen, Linette and Matt Semino, Pamela Stern, and Dr. Steven Victor.
19TH ANNUAL MASHOMACK INTERNATIONAL POLO CHALLENGE DATE: JUNE 18 LOCATION: THE MASHOMACK POLO CLUB This annual event was the kick off to the summer social season in Millbrook, New York, and it drew over 1,000 spectators and patrons. The event began at noon with a Champagne reception followed by a tented field-side luncheon and the exciting International Polo Challenge match. Team Germany was on hand for their first appearance at the challenge. A portion of the proceeds went to the Pine Plains Fire Hose & Rescue Company, Ronald McDonald House, and the New York State Trooper Foundation. The event was presented by Turkish Airlines. Guest list included Bruce Colley, Teresa Colley, Davis Colley, John Klopp, Karen Klopp, Parker Gentry, Cece Cord, Guy Merison, Peter Pierce, Steven Sare and Agucho Zavaletta. In the past, teams representing the United States, Great Britain, India, Brazil, France, and Italy have played in the challenge.
Country and town By Jacob Puck
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ast year, Social Life reported that something big was happening at Brown Harris Stevens. In fact, this premier residential brokerage firm, over 135 years old, announced it was representing the one-of-a-kind, historic new development of 12 new estates on Two Trees Lane. Adjacent to the iconic Two Trees Farm, the unrivaled property has long been well known as the home of Bridgehampton Polo. “This is a major project with both historic and aesthetic importance,” said Christopher Burnside, the sole broker representing the property. “From the developers to the architects to its storied provenance, the project is already creating enormous buzz and we are overwhelmed by interest in the residential properties.” Burnside recently provided us with an update on one of the jewels in the Two Trees Lane crown.
Two Trees Lane Bridgehampton Designed by Fleetwood & McMullan Architects, this offering is a state-of-the-art, timeless, newly-constructed country estate with nearly two acres of private retreat. Located on a private culde-sac within the iconic Two Trees equestrian estate, it has 11,354 square feet of luxurious interior that features an open kitchen with large center island, butler’s pantry, formal dining room with coffered ceiling, living room with custom built-ins, family room with custom shelving, and triple French doors opening to a rear porch. And that’s just the first floor.
In all, eight bedrooms and eight and a half baths bring comfort and luxury that’s serviced by an elevator reaching all levels, including the finished lower level. There’s a heated three-car garage, geothermal heating and cooling, three interior fireplaces, and one exterior fireplace. Outside, amid the beautifully manicured landscape, there is a heated Gunite 50-foot pool, spa, pool house with lower level, and a sunken DecoTurf tennis court with viewing area. It’s a rare find. Offered at $9,450,000. Christopher Burnside, e/ cburnside@bhshamptons.com c/ 516.521.6007
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60 Herrick Road Southampton Village Meanwhile, down the road, colleagues Jonathan Davis and John Giruzzi are representing a true masterpiece of deliberate design and ideal craftsmanship. The development team changed the address from James Street to Herrick Road to maximize the lot with the future homeowner in mind. This ingenious ploy was not just a simple, singular tactic. What it did was lay the groundwork for a beautiful finished product. With 6,500 square feet of luxury on three levels, the model layout includes six bedrooms, a gym, a media room, and a staggering nine and half baths. A smart home Control4 system brings the
home to life with a single touch. The lower level offers surprises, such as a second living room with a fireplace and access to a lower level spa adjacent to the gym. Outdoors you’ll find a pool house with kitchenette and full bath, an in-ground pool and spa, a detached twocar garage with full basement, and an outdoor shower. Mature plantings, including an 18-foot arborvitae, encase the property making it extremely private and the essence of bucolic living. Offered at $8,750,000. Jonathan Davis e/ jdavis@bhshamptons.com c/ 631.680.4742 John Giruzzi e/ jgiruzzi@bhshamptons.com c/ 631.327.7157
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A rare breed: Gary DePersia By Jacob Puck
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ary DePersia is one of a rare breed of Hamptons brokers. From Southampton to Montauk and from Sagaponack to Shelter Island, he is a member of the most influential club of real estate’s who’s who in the Hamptons. He has participated in more than $2 billion in real estate transactions since he began in the business in 1995, having sold hundreds of his exclusive listings as well as finding an equal number of houses for his buyers and renters. Meanwhile he continues to add benchmark sales to his resume. Consistently ranked among the top producers in the Hamptons and a year-on-year member of The Corcoran Group President’s Council, he was also ranked as the nation’s fourth top broker by sales volume with over $202 million worth of transactions in 2008 when the Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends listed him among the Top 250 real estate professionals for the previous year. Chances are you’ve seen his face on the pages of magazines like Social Life, and below are his comments about real estate. Read on. The Hamptons is getting unprecedented hype this year. Any thoughts on the uptick? I think one reason the Hamptons is in the news is the nightmare that people are experiencing with air travel. People have been complaining about the lines at TSA and all the other delays and hassles at airports. It’s become traumatic for people to travel! So, to get in your car and drive a couple hours to your own slice of heaven in the Hamptons is a much easier and more desirable thing to do, whether you own, rent, or just want to get away. There are no passports, no pat downs, and no lines, except for that little one on the LIE. Isn’t inventory drying up due to this? Not at all — there’s no lack of great properties in the Hamptons. From entry level to the finest estates, there is plenty to look at. If you want to buy a house out here, there’s something for you. It’s a matter of coming out, evaluating the inventory that fit your criteria, and pulling the trigger. And, by the way, if you’re financing, rates are still historically low. There’s absolutely no reason not to buy a house in the Hamptons today.
Gary DePersia
What are people asking for this year that they haven’t considered in the past? I don’t think there’s a different demand now than before. People always want their houses well-appointed and uncluttered. Finished lower levels continue to be an important part of
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transactions, as are outdoor kitchens, living rooms, pool areas, and gorgeous landscaping. Buyers have a lot of options when selecting a broker. What sets you apart? Twenty years in the business! And, when I started 20 years ago, brokers tended to stay in their own area. If you were in one village, you weren’t showing houses in another. I realized that I would be damned if I’d keep referring buyers and listings to brokers in other areas. I learned about all the areas, all the inventory, and I started getting listings and selling houses all over. That really sets me apart: being knowledgeable about all the villages. Your face is everywhere. Is that part of the secret sauce? Well, if you’re going to list with a broker, don’t you want that broker to put his money where his mouth is and spend some dollars on your listing? For most people out here, their home is one of their major assets, more often than not, worth more than where they live full time. When people are entrusting that property to a broker, they want it to be treated with the gravitas it deserves. I think that’s why I continue to get listings. People see my advertising all over and know that I take my clients, and their assets, seriously. What’s the most impressive property you have on the market this year? I wouldn’t single out any one; I have a lot of great properties on the market. I have two James Michael Howard designs, one in Water Mill and one in Sagaponack. Both are fully furnished on sizeable properties. Put clothes in the closet and they are ready to go. Absolutely gorgeous. I also have a beautiful 13,000-square-foot, ninebedroom oceanfront, on three acres in Quogue, with a dock across
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the street on the bay. It’s listed just under $25 million. If it were east of the canal it would be $60 plus million. I also just became the exclusive listing broker for four amazing Farrell Building Company properties south of the highway from Water Mill to Wainscott, ranging in price from $6.995 million to $18.45 million. And then, just this week, I became one of the exclusive listing brokers on Kean Developments’ stunning four-acre estate “Twin Peaks” in Old Towne just reduced to $39.5 million, the first of his seven houses to come on the market in this exclusive enclave. What if you’re looking for a value buy? I have the perfect near-ocean property in East Hampton priced now under $7 million. Designed by the late Francis Fleetwood, this 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom traditional is a chip shot to Main Beach. That’s impressive. I have lots of other options too. What would people find you doing on the weekends when you’re not working? The thing that brought me out to the Hamptons 30 years ago was windsurfing, and I still love doing it when the wind is up. Occasionally I play golf, but I’m ashamed to say my game has deteriorated over the years! In the winter you might find me skiing, my absolute favorite sport, in my favorite ski town, Aspen. Last year you said that the best-kept culinary secret is the tuna tartare at the Inlet Restaurant on East Lake Drive. Have you discovered any new standouts since then? I love it, but I’ve switched. I was at East Hampton Grill last night and that’s become my new favorite tartare. It’s offered as an appetizer, but I think it’s more than enough to be the main event. I’m sure I’ll be discovering other places as the summer goes on.
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f you get lucky, every once in a while you’ll find a real estate agent who can really help you become a local, who will introduce you, in a very intimate way, to the area where you will make the largest investment of your life. Susan Hovdesven makes her work personal. Consistently a top producer for the Southampton office of Douglas Elliman, she is a real estate rock star of the Hamptons. She’s also something of an East End concierge with a personal touch that truly sets her apart: a constantly updated website/blog that gives prospective buyers — or anyone who wants the inside scoop on what’s hot, interesting, and the best-kept secrets of the Hamptons — an insider’s peek. Speaking with Susan, you get the sense that she’d really like to just drive you around for a few hours and point out all the things that make the Hamptons exceptional. Given her track record and her demand in the space, she’d be doing a lot of driving. Luckily, she’s made it possible for anyone to visit and absorb the Hamptons through the eyes and experiences of a true lifer. why did you start your fabulous website? When you’re a real estate professional, people are asking you questions all the time, and they’re not just about where to eat. I think that you need to have hands-on experience and knowledge of the areas where you are helping people start a life. These are my firsthand experiences, and I believe that my clients truly appreciate my advice. Many people probably have trepidation when they enter into the transactional experience of buying a house. How does your approach help calm nerves? I think that it makes it more personal; it helps put people at ease. When you come to the Hamptons and you don’t know your way around, you really miss out. For example, it kills me when people buy vegetables at supermarkets in the summertime. I want people to know that the farmstands here are selling corn that was harvested within a mile of the stand. Those are the types of things I help people understand. what inspired the site? It was actually a trip to Italy. My family and I went to Tuscany when my kids were young. We didn’t really know where we were
going. I remember that where we were staying was a woman who had a small book with local recommendations — everything she shared was spot on. I thought, This is what I need to make available to my real estate clients and customers. When you’re in the Hamptons, sometimes it feels like you’re in a foreign country, where you don’t know where to go or what to do. what is the biggest mistake people make when looking for a home in the Hamptons? This actually comes through on the site. There is such a high emphasis on being south of the highway, but there are so many special little neighborhoods north of the highway. Not just sub-developments with huge manses, but gorgeous tucked-away streets where you can be very close to everything and still have some privacy as well as peace and quiet.
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Pike Development Offers Heroic Views From New Bridgehampton Estate Bridgehampton. Perched atop a hill, looking south over the farm fields of Bridgehampton, all the way to the broad waters of the Atlantic Ocean, an 11,000 SF +/- residence, on three levels of living space, awaits on nearly 2 manicured acres. Masterfully built by Pike Development, the estate is anchored by a gambrel style traditional residence approached from a long winding driveway. Unencumbered views immediately greet those welcomed through a dramatic, double height entry that fans out to over 7,200 SF+/- on the first and second floors. Sundrenched by day, the great room with fireplace, will at night, be the focal point for all your entertaining. A large eat-in, professionally equipped kitchen is more than adequate to service the formal dining room under coffered ceiling. The separate living room is nicely positioned for more intimate soirees. A guest master suite, 2 powder rooms, laundry room and heated two car garage complete the first floor. Upstairs the glorious master suite with fireplace, luxurious bath and ocean view terrace reigns over 4 additional guest suites including one with fireplace. A bonus room and laundry complete the second floor. An additional 4,000 SF+/- is found in the finished lower which offers a wine cellar, gym with sauna and spa bath, media room, entertaining area with bar and fireplace and two bedroom suites. A unique cabana room with kitchenette leads to the pool and grounds through its own stone walled courtyard. A screened porch with fireplace looks out to both the 22’ X 54’ infinity edge pool and spa as well as the N/S tennis court, all framed by a sea of lawn, intricate plantings and tall perimeter trees for privacy. The property is located within easy reach of prestigious golf courses, village shopping, ocean beaches, bayside marinas and everything else that makes the Hamptons a world class destination. Heroic views...grand living...copious amenities...location. Preview today. Exclusive. $9.95M WEB# 39419
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Boxwoods Sagaponack. Take a first look at Sagaponack’s most exciting new offering. ‘One of life’s greatest luxuries is to own and to live in a great estate where we can breathe and relax. A place to enjoy with those we love the most. Where memories and friendships are formed to own forever’, muses James Michael Howard ( JMH) about Boxwoods, his latest, fully furnished, custom built 11,000 SF+/-, 7 bedroom masterpiece sprawling across 2.25 acres just a half mile to ocean beaches. A long driveway, meandering past a sunken tennis court, finishes at the arrival courtyard. ‘I wanted to design an expressive residence that was rich with detail and filled with light.’ JMH. An intimate foyer opens over oak f loors to common rooms including great room, library, custom kitchen with morning room as well as the guest master suite and an additional guest suite, all having a multi-layered design aesthetic that includes dramatic ceilings, elegant moldings, heated f loors, luxurious fixtures and bespoke fireplaces. Upstairs the master wing with fireplace offers his & her baths, multiple closets and south facing balcony. Two additional bedroom suites complete the 2nd f loor. The lower level has tiered home theatre, exercise room, living room with fireplace, two staff suites and massage room. An elevator services all f loors while Control 4 manages the entire estate which is powered by a 14 zone geothermal system augmented by a generator. A kaleidoscope of color cascades around Boxwoods as a mixture of specimen trees, colorful plantings and generous lawn embrace the dramatic 65’ mirror pool with spa serviced by dual pavilions with underground grotto that offers a view into the pool. Completely furnished, down to the smallest details, including a complete audio-visual package, Boxwoods is ready to enjoy the day you receive the keys. ‘If I could sum up in one word what all great estates should hold sacred, it would be imagination, a place that would be magical to its new owners.’ JMH. Co-Exclusive. $18.995M WEB# 36676
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Saunders & Associates’ Ed Bruehl By Jacob Puck
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d Bruehl has been selling real estate on the East End of Long Island for the past 13 years. Known for his discerning eye in the luxury residential market, especially for waterfront properties and those with unique or untapped potential. Ed’ s strong work ethic and local connection with the people and place make him indispensable in any real estate transaction. Social Life caught up with Ed for his perspective on the Hamptons market today.
The Hamptons is all over the news for its hot market? What are your thoughts on the attention? The Hamptons always gets hype this time of year; that’s nothing new, but more important is to understand why. It isn’t because of the summer crowds, the parties, or the great new venues and restaurants, it is all about the land: the bay, the ocean, the wildlife, the farms, the soil, and the light. There’s an incredible quality of life in the Hamptons and that’s what’s in it for potential homeowners: time with friends and family, space to recharge, slow down, appreciate the little things, and enjoy life. For future homeowners, it’s important to remember that the Hamptons is not just a summer destination. There are four beautiful seasons to enjoy throughout the year! Ed Bruehl
There’s obviously always a strong advantage to buying — what about selling? Why should folks go with Saunders? Good question, never thought I’d be asked this. There really isn’t even a comparison between Saunders and all other agencies out here. My sellers get the best marketing team in the business and we are at their beck and call 24/7. We will do anything to make them happy and make sure their home is marketed brilliantly. Not to mention all the little extra things we do: breathtaking photographs (aerial and drone shots), brilliant brochures, superior advertising, and placement in the publications. We also have awesome
in-house counsel to solve problems before they arise, and responsive administration in all of our offices. What’s the most impressive property you have on the market this year? There’s no way I can name just one. I really pride myself on understanding the four critical markets out here: residential, commercial, land, and rentals. So, I will share a few favorites. On the residential side, I really love new construction, so I’d say 75 Toilsome Lane in East Hampton Village and 276 Abrahams Path. Both are beautifully built, turn-key homes, and absolutely loaded with every bell and whistle. I love selling homes like this, because I know the buyer gets to move in and enjoy themselves as quickly as possible. On the commercial side, I’m honored to represent the Sag Harbor Cinema and Rick’s Crabby Cowboy on Lake Montauk. Both properties are very special offerings and when they change hands will become new iconic properties in their respective communities. Regarding land offerings, I love the four-lot subdivision on Spinner Lane in East Hampton, because I think it’s a great investment idea for a local builder to create a unique and profitable four-home offering. Rumor has it you’re a surfer from California: Mavericks or Montauk? Funny question. Yes, I grew up in California and spent a lot of my time surfing and skiing. I surfed mostly at Rincon or C-Street in the winter and Malibu or Staircase by the Ventura County line in the summer months. Now that I am a dad, I’ll admit I am a bit less of a ‘grom,’ meaning I will wait for the waves to be really good before I paddle out.
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Hard work and honesty above all else By Ruprecht Wilder
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ith a local’s knowledge of the East End, and an in-depth understanding of the Hamptons real estate market, Jennifer C. Wilson of Saunders & Associates has built a successful business representing both buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, in a range of price points. Known by her customers and clients, as well as among the brokerage community, for her honesty, professionalism, and discretion, Jennifer is patient and diligent in her determination to find just the right home for each buyer and renter, and has repeated success selling her listings for top dollar. Married to a local builder who works with some of the top architects in the area, Jennifer has an insider’s understanding of house styles and details as well as the building process. Social Life wanted to know more about what’s on Jennifer’s mind this selling season.
Jennifer C. Wilson
The Hamptons is exploding! What’s going on? The Hamptons is becoming more and more well known worldwide. We have buyers and renters coming in from parts of the world who are only just discovering the Hamptons. This increase in tourism and popularity helps to keep our real estate market strong along with our local businesses and restaurants. What’s hot on the mind of buyers this year? What are they demanding that’s hot and fresh? Buyers want new modern, and there is a lack of inventory in the marketplace. Just as buyers have options, so do brokers. What sets Saunders apart? Saunders marketing and advertising sets them far apart from all of the competition. We have our own in-house ad agency, and the people who work in our marketing and advertising department are very creative and think outside of the box. In a sea of real estate ads, Saunders always stands out.
You’re known for your professionalism and discretion. What are your other virtues when it comes to selling homes? Hard work and honesty. What’s the most impressive property you have on the market this year? Four Apaquogue Road in East Hampton. This home was designed by Bates Masi Architects and is a beautiful modern home in the heart of Georgica. The price is $5,495,000. What are you doing when you’re not working? In the summer I am on my boat or at the beach with my family, and in the winter we ski as much as possible. What in your opinion is the Hampton’s best kept secret? I’m not telling. I grew up in East Hampton and there are only a few secrets left that only the locals know. If you could own any house in the world, which would it be? I would build a modern house in the mountains of Aspen. e/ jwilson@saunders.com c/ 631.219.2771
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Who and what you know: the secret sauce By Jacob Puck
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eferring to Erica Grossman as a luxury homes specialist may be an understatement. In her 12-year career specializing in the Hamptons, she has helped buy and sell some of the best the Hamptons has to offer. She is sought out by would-be clients from all over the world who want the level of knowledge, expertise, and determination that she offers. You guessed it: she’s busy.
“My greatest reward comes from the satisfaction of my clients, and from the repeat business and referrals they continually provide,” says Erica who is one of Douglas Elliman’s winning-est producers. “I like to think that it’s a testament to my work, my focus, and my dedication. For sure, I am a workaholic, but there’s no greater satisfaction than knowing that a family has found their perfect first home (or second or third home, as is often the case in the Hamptons), in what I believe to be the most perfect corner of the world,” she says.
A leader in gross sales in the Hamptons for Douglas Elliman between 2006 and 2014, Erica is a broker in the top-tier of all income producers on the East End. In 2013 and 2015 she was rated the No. 1 Douglas Elliman agent in the Hamptons. A source of pride for Erica is the assistance she provides to a wide range of clients and brokers, from rentals to sales, from $10,000 deals to those worth many millions. She often wins awards for referrals: just look at her listings. What’s hot right now? How about 9 Olde Towne Lane in Southampton Village. Set on four landscaped acres in the heart of the luxury estate community of Olde Towne, “Twin Peaks,” a pristine country house complete with pool, pool house, and tennis court, contains three levels of sumptuous detail. Refreshing, modern appointments and state-of-the-art amenities dovetail Kean Development’s award winning construction of this impeccable manse. And, this is the type of quality you can expect Erica to represent. To get properties like that, you need to build relationships. More than anything else, I value the connections with my clients and their loyalty,” says Erica. “Buyers and sellers remind me that they want honesty and integrity throughout the process, and I aspire to conduct my business to maintain and achieve these important standards through all spheres of the search, the negotiation, the deal, and the closing.” Her expertise is further fueled by her deep personal understanding of the construction process, notably having renovated many of her own properties. “Most people probably don’t know that I understand, in addition to value, what it takes to turn a home into a dream home, all within a budget, and also to enhance a property so it shows well and sells at the best price,” says Erica. “I’m not afraid to get down to business, and I like to bring that knowledge, experience, and know-how to my clients, be it on the sell or buy side. When choosing a real estate professional with whom you can partner and trust, Erica stands above as a rare breed in a very competitive industry. For Erica’s most ericagrossman.elliman.com
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2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 | © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
MODERN BAYFRONT BEAUTY Bridgehampton South | $22,995,000 | South of the highway between the ocean and Mecox Bay, this home spans 5,100 sf, and sits on nearly 2.4 acres of some of the most sought-after property in the Hamptons. Flooded with natural light, the home’s sleek interior boasts 5 bedrooms/5 custom baths and is equipped with state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen. Heated, infinity edge Gunite pool with a Jacuzzi spa. Web# H22476 Erica Grossman C: 917.710.2512
EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE OCEANFRONT East Hampton | $32,888,000 | Located south of the highway on 3 acres, this newly constructed, oceanfront home which was designed by renowned architectural firm AML, spans a generous 8,000 sf and includes 8 bedrooms, 9.5 baths, 5 fireplaces, separate guest quarters, a state-of-the-art kitchen and plenty of room for entertaining. Web# H25276 Raymond Smith C: 516.381.2574
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OX PASTURE ROAD — BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT SOUTHAMPTON ESTATE SECTION Southampton | $16,995,000 | Shingle-style home is on 2.3 acres with sun-filled, 2-story living room with north and south fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with breakfast terrace, media room, game room, gym and first floor bedroom and bath. Har-Tru tennis court and oversized pool. Web# H10874
OX PASTURE ROAD — GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY — SOUTHAMPTON ESTATE SECTION Southampton | $11,495,000 | Just a short distance to ocean beaches, sits this 6-bedroom Traditional on nearly 2 acres of lush green lawns and mature landscaping. The interior open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. Enjoy the secluded, beautiful landscaped gardens with tennis court and pool. Web# H41227
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2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 | © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS,NY CHANGES WITHDRAWAL| © WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IN PROPERTY LISTINGS 2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, 11932. OR 631.537.5900 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REALINFORMATION, ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN TO IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THISAND INFORMATION IS BELIEVED BE CORRECT, IT IS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUROROWN ATTORNEY,WITHOUT ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. INFORMATION, EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES WITHDRAWAL NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
TWIN PEAKS - OLDE TOWNE
Southampton | $45,000,000 | Set on 4 +-level, landscaped acres in the heart of the luxury estate community of Olde Towne, sits "Twin Peaks", a pristine country house complete with pool, pool house and tennis court occupying 3 levels of sumptuous detail. Modern appointments and state-of-the-art amenities dovetail Kean Development's award-winning construction. The main house, at approximately 15,500 sf, is comprised of 8 full en suite bedrooms of which 2 are master suites, 9 full and 3 half baths, the second floor master suite with his and hers baths, three full staircases, elevator, 8 fireplaces, full professional chef and traditional kitchens, great room, breakfast room, media room, library, extensive loggia and expansive lower level with theatre, gym, professional 2-lane bowling alley and entertainment lounge with full bar and billiards. The cottage features a full Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room and 2 Bedrooms with en suite Baths; perfect as a guest or nanny suite. The Pool House: features a great room, lounge, kitchenette, 2 full baths and bedroom/changing rooms. A wonderful canopy veils the pool house terrace, providing shade for dining or relaxation. Meticulously landscape, bordered by a classic Hamptons privet hedge. A custom Gunite pool with a striking negative edge element and an oversized spa sit at edge of the pool house terrace. Ample terrace entertaining spaces are set in and amongst vivid garden beds and expansive, open lawn area. A convenient BBQ patio, gas fire pit and sunken deco turf tennis court complete with decorative lattice fencing and a sunken, pergola covered viewing area headline the list of Twin Peak's outdoor amenities. Web# H38864
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WAINSCOTT OASIS Wainscott | $9,000,000 | Create your own oasis on 5+ acres of coveted land south of the highway. This property overlooks a 7-acre preserve and pond while being only moments from ocean beaches. A 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house exists on the property but parcel allows for a brand new 12,000 sf home with pool and tennis. Web# H26587
SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE GEM Southampton | $4,250,000 | This brand new construction has masterfully blended traditional design and modern opulence. 5,100 sf including the lower level, has 5/6 bedrooms and 7.5 baths. Gourmet chef’s kitchen, open dining area, first floor junior master suite, master bedroom suite with balcony, exquisite master 2 walk-in closet and radiant heated master bath flooring. Heated Gunite pool, pool house. Web# H55050
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2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 | © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT.
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTRY ESTATE Southampton | $2,900,000 | Located in coveted Conscience Point (Est. 1640), this Traditional has 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 half bath, eat-in kitchen and library. Pool house/den with fireplace, bar, steam shower and exercise area. On 1.1 acres with heated Gunite pool and 2-car garage. Conscience Point is surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected lands. 100 ft from private marina and bay beach. Web# H53121 Raymond Smith C: 516.381.2574
SOUTHAMPTON NORTH Southampton | $1,975,000 | Charming, shingle-style country home with great light and mature landscaping. Inviting double-height great room flows to the backyard for easy entertaining. This home features first and second floor masters, 2 guest rooms, media room, and a new kitchen. Convenient to the beach and the village. Web# H52005 Erica Grossman O: 631.204.2723 | Linn Turecamo O: 631.204.2769
CHARMING IN SOUTHAMPTON Southampton | $1,049,500 | New to the market, this 1,800 sf house is convenient to Southampton Village and the white sands of the ocean beaches. Down a private lane, this property boasts a master bedroom suite with a limestone bath. Two guest bedrooms and guest bath complete the second floor. Web# H49387 Erica Grossman O: 631.204.2723 Melissa Osborne O: 631.537.4658 | Linn Turecamo O: 631.204.2769
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outhampton is a town of hidden gems. Here you will find modernist homes alongside 18th-century farmhouses and clapboard beach houses tucked away and hidden from street view. To the casual observer, it may seem that every other home in the Hamptons was erected two hundred years ago or built to look that way, but exteriors can be deceiving. For example, take the home of Dr. Larry and Sandy Rosenthal. Dr. Rosenthal has been one of New York’s most prominent celebrity dentists since the 1980s. Dr. Rosenthal has been responsible for some of the most beautiful smiles of many high-profile names over the years: Tommy Hilfiger, Bridget Hall, Harvey Weinstein, Donald Trump, Kathie Lee Gifford, Bruce Springsteen, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, to mention a few. Behind the façade of the Rosenthals’ classic Hamptons summer home, Sandy and designer Kenny Alpert set out to create a delicate
and shimmering world at the beach: a profusion of silk rugs, fresh flowers, beautiful artwork, and perfectly oiled and hand-stenciled walls. The French crystal chandeliers are impressive throughout the house. Every room is striking in its own right with elaborate attention to detail. Several silver frames adorn the walls and tables of sumptuous rooms where the Rosenthals and their celebrity friends socialize. Everything is remarkably unified through color, satiny finishes, repetition of subtle patterns, and generous use of extraordinary objects. One might call it “French chic,” a fitting style for a backdrop to their glamorous life. The house needed extensive updating, including removing a wall in the master suite, replacing all of the interior doors, adding French doors, and creating bathroom suites in each bedroom. Once the main house was finished, the Rosenthals set their sights on building a guest cottage, a pool house, and a garden. They sought out famed landscape architect and designer Edward Hollander. Inspired by French garden design, they chose crape myrtle as the garden highlight. When they purchased the house twenty years ago, there wasn’t one tree or planting in the garden area, and now their garden is breathtaking, a stunning eden where the Rosenthals like to entertain. The originator of the “Smile Lift” and his wife have created a sanctuary far away from their busy lives in New York City.
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Dr. Larry and Sandy Rosenthal. Photography by King Redman. Styling by Alvin Maldonado.
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Sofa bespoke By Jacob Puck
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or many, shopping for fine furniture is a painful process. Most people never really know what they want until they’ve seen it. To compound the issue, what buyers typically want is something they’ve seen in a friend’s home, a museum, a movie . . . the list goes on. But what’s rarely on that list is what’s on display in a typical furniture showroom.
“What we bring to the market is a return to an Old World approach to high-end manufacturing in a modern business setting,” says Blake Anding of Classic Sofa ®, the premier bespoke sofa maker in New York. “We combine quality workmanship with professionalism, allowing our customers unlimited creativity, while ensuring they receive unparalleled service from our designers to our assistants. Classic Sofa’s choices and service are unlike anything else available in the marketplace.”
So, let me get this straight: customers can bring you a picture of something they’ve seen in a museum or a movie and you can reproduce it? Absolutely. Everything is 100 percent custom bespoke, from fabrics to wood, bench-made (produced to requested design specifications) and manufactured locally in the Bronx by our master craftsmen, so that it will last for generations to come. We offer a lifetime guarantee on frames and springing. Shopping for furniture can be a real drag. Not necessarily; our goal is to simplify the process, eliminating inventory worries, and concentrating on the ‘creative,’ which makes it much more enjoyable. Using our website, clients can submit their ideas to us even before coming to our showroom, so when clients arrive at our Manhattan design center, we can focus on their specifics — seating dimensioning, cushion densities, and fabric selection.
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Sounds like what you’re selling is an investment. Furniture is expensive — even bad furniture. Often, when clients compare our products to mass-produced pieces, Classic Sofa’s products will last three to four times longer. A purchase from Classic Sofa is indeed a much better investment, particularly with our lifetime guarantee. What is your specialty? Besides quality and fast turnaround time, Classic Sofa is also known for making over-sized pieces fit into small spaces by designing it with the back and arms off and building the piece inside the home. What’s really hot right now? MODERN! We’re seeing a lot of wide-arm shelter sofas with extra deep seating, thick cushioning, and brass plinth bases. It gives the illusion of a floating piece but does make for easy cleaning! Modern is definitely here to stay. It is. Twenty years ago, we were doing a lot of roll-arm pieces. Now, we are actually replicating a lot of Poliform designs with double back cushions and wide arm Minotti styles.
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Gateway To China InterContinental Hong Kong By Joe Alexander
Joe Alexander is the travel editor and society columnist for Social Life Magazine. He focuses on culture, theatre, movies, and food. Joe was born in New York City. His stories have been featured in numerous national magazines, including Haute Living. Joe lives in Manhattan and Southampton.
Victoria Harbor
InterContinental Hotel, Hong Kong.
On The Water’s Edge The InterContinental is perched on the water’s edge and the views of the famous harbor are spectacular from all the public spaces and from the 498 luxuriously appointed rooms and 87 suites. Most of the guest rooms overlook the harbor, as do all of the hotel’s suites. For the ultimate in luxury, there’s the stunning 7,000-square-foot Presidential Suite, a 5-bedroom duplex, the largest in Hong Kong, which cost $2.5 million to create and $12,500 a night to rent. The Presidential Suite was where William Shatner, whom we spotted in the Club Room
during our stay, recently shot Better Late than Never, an NBC reality show with George Foreman and Henry Winkler. Recently Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had a romantic rendezvous in this posh suite; she was making a movie in Australia and he was filming in Thailand, and they chose to meet up in Hong Kong
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Looking at Victoria Harbor from the InterContinental Hotel in Hong Kong: watching the junks, tugboats, and cruise ships come and go against the shimmering background of towers that line the waterway makes the 16-hour flight from New York worth it. The romance of this former British colony has not dimmed now that it is part of China. The journey to Hong Kong from the United States is long, but once you disembark and are welcomed by the white-jacketed greeter at the Intercontinental, built by hospitality legend Adrian Zecha, you know you’re going to have a perfect experience. The driveway of the hotel is lined with palm trees, and a gushing fountain reminds you that a large part of the city is an island.
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The Presidential Suite.
at this very private oasis. It’s practically a hotel within a hotel, with a glass-enclosed living room complete with baby grand piano, and a breathtaking terrace with its own infinity pool, all overlooking the harbor. There’s a gym, sauna, and steam room, all with dazzling views. This is a perfect spot for a destination wedding; you can have 75 guests in an unforgettable setting, with access to all of the hotel’s amenities. Other rooms in the hotel are surprisingly reasonable and can be booked from $400 to $750 a night, except on New Year’s, when the rooms with a water view skyrocket in price to $11k because of the legendary fireworks show.
Feng Shui The hotel is acclaimed for its harmonious feng shui, the balance of wind and water. Chinese legend states that the nine dragons of Kowloon come from the mountains each day to take their morning bath and drink from Victoria Harbor. (Kowloon actually means nine dragons in Chinese.) The site selected for the hotel would have blocked the pathway of the nine dragons, thus creating a negative flow of energy, so the hotel’s builders took precautions. The fountain at the entrance
symbolizes a pearl, which entices the nine dragons, and the hotel’s wall of glass doors allows the dragons to enter with ease, proceed majestically through the lobby, and exit through the expansive glass windows and into the harbor for their morning bath. This auspicious pathway for the nine dragons has ensured the hotel’s continued good feng shui.
Club InterContinental Booking one of the hotel’s executive suites will give you access to the Club Room, which looks out over three levels of lounges, restaurants, and the harbor. The breakfast buffet has everything from fresh juices and croissants to vegetable and shrimp dumplings to delicate fish dishes. But our favorite was the cocotte: a steamed egg-white dish with spinach, mushrooms, and spring onion sprinkled with chia seeds, topped with slices of room-temperature avocado, served in an earthenware bowl (a cocotte is a shallow bowl). The mix of ingredients, flavors, and the hot-cool contrast were divine. In the evening, the Club Room offers an endless buffet of everything under the Chinese sun, from sushi rolls to Peking duck and lobster to a chocolate fountain for dipping fruit.
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The Executive Suite.
Butlers & Smartphones The InterContinental has a staff of 750, providing an extremely high ratio of staff to guests. All rooms have 24-hour butler service, available at the touch of a button. When staying at the InterContinental, you don’t need to fret about international roaming charges during your visit. The hotel offers guests complimentary customized smartphones that allow you to stay connected at all times, including unlimited local calls, plus international calls to and from eight countries, free 3G Internet access, interactive maps, a Hong Kong city guide, and special offers.
Michelin-star Dining in Hong Kong There are five fabulous restaurants in the InterContinental. Harbourside, has an elaborate buffet every night; Nobu, the chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s eponymously named restaurant, was thoughtfully designed by John Rockwell, with a ceiling of polished undulating sea urchins and dark terrazzo walls imbedded with bamboo. There we had a delectable selection of hors d’oeuvres made from local ingredients. The other three restaurants all have Michelin stars, including one for Alain Ducasse’s Spoon and another for The Steak House. That said, in this city of fine cuisine, our dinner at Yan Toh Heen, with two Michelin stars, turned out to be the culinary highlight of our visit. This elegant restaurant is world renowned for its exquisite Cantonese cuisine and view of Victoria Harbor. We had the truly heavenly tasting menu served with Perrier-Jouet Champagne and a long list of pairing wines. Among our favorite dishes were the bird’s nest and seafood soup; the golden stuffed crab shell with crabmeat, barbecued suckling pig, wok-seared cod fish with peppers and maple sauce; and glutinous rice crab truffles. For dessert we
had its justly famous chilled mango cream with sago and pomelo. Divine! hongkong-ic.com
What’s Doing in Hong Kong It’s difficult to force oneself out of a luxurious cocoon like the InterContinental, but we did, meeting our tour guide in the lobby. We decided to skip the chauffeured Mercedes and use taxis instead, to get a better feel for local life. (Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced in Hong Kong.) Through the centuries, Hong Kong has always been a city of traders — in tea, opium, and now, money — so there isn’t as much to do here as a tourist as there is in New York, London, or Paris. There is no equivalent of a Metropolitan Museum, Buckingham Palace, or Centre Pompidou here, but for three days you can stay busy and have fun.
Chi Lin Nunnery Our first stop, the Chi Lin Nunnery, is, I think, the city’s greatest visual treasure. It’s a Buddhist temple in the heart of the city that makes you feel like you are in Beijing’s ancient Forbidden City. Do not miss the Nan Lian Garden, across from the nunnery, filled with topiary and a wide variety of flora. One pine tree is rumored to be a thousand years old; others are merely 400 years old. There are colorful koi ponds, and an artificial lake has a golden pagoda in the middle. This is a tranquil and peaceful respite in this bustling city that transports you back in time, although it’s not really that old. The temple was established in 1934, and the current buildings, in traditional Tang Dynasty architectural style, were rebuilt in the 1990s. chilin.org
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Golden Pagoda at Chi Lin Nunnery.
Entrance to the Michelin starred restaurant Yan Toh Heen.
The Bird & Flower Markets
Victoria Peak
Hong Kong’s colorful flower market features thousands of orchids and is bustling with activity. A short walk away is the bird market, which is something you don’t see in every city. People take their birds to the park on Sundays, where the birds are so happy they start to sing. There’s even a market that sells grasshoppers and worms to feed to birds, and a fish market. (Because Hong Kong apartments are so small, residents are more apt to keep birds and fish as pets, rather than dogs.)
The city’s iconic tourist site is Victoria Peak, aka The Peak, reached via a circa-1888 cable car that rumbles up the mountainside to reveal a spectacular 360-degree view of Hong Kong and the surrounding region. Be sure to go on a clear day and, as the cliché goes, you can see forever. thepeak.com
The Star Ferry The Star Ferry that runs between Kowloon and the city’s financial district provides beautiful views of Victoria Harbor; it’s a short ride that many local commuters use to and from work. Once on the ground we rode the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator, known as the Mid-Levels, which is basically a vertical climb up a mountainside, with stops at different streets. We witnessed the masses of Indonesian and Filipino domestics who gather in public spaces, which resemble subway platforms, to play cards on flattened cardboard boxes covered with blankets and sing on their day off; a Hong Kong phenomenon born of an industry rife with human rights’ abuses. It’s a sad sight to witness.
Sheung Wan Temple The charming Sheung Wan Temple, dating from 1847 and nestled between towering buildings on a busy street, illustrates how this city has grown over the last century. You can smell the incense before you enter the temple, and locals come and go, bowing to Buddha, saying prayers for the dead, the sick, or their loved ones. This is one of the only genuine experiences of the past that you can witness in this thoroughly modern town. discoverhongkong.com
Lin Heung Tea House & Light Show At the award-winning Lin Heung Tea House, a hole in the wall bakeshop, the traditional moon cake was excellent. An evening ride on one of the red-sailed junks, taking in the nightly 8 p.m. light show that flickers among the tall buildings facing the harbor, is a great idea if you are visiting with kids. (For adults, you can see it from the windows at the InterContinental in air-conditioned comfort.)
Glutinous Rice Crab Truffles from Yan Toh Heen.
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What To Do In Hong Kong By Joe Alexander
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West Kowloon cultural district.
Fragrant Harbor
The Bruce Lee: Kung Fu-Art-Life
Hong Kong is a virtual forest of glittering towers. This city has the most skyscrapers in the world, double the number in New York City. The words Hong Kong translate from Chinese to English as fragrant harbor. This former British colony’s access to the ocean is key to its financial success because of the international trade it allows. Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and a group of smaller islands make up the four main areas of this city in Southeast China. The fast-paced urban lifestyle of Hong Kong’s seven million inhabitants attracts both business leaders and tourists from around the world year round. This, too, is a city that never sleeps. Whether you’re an adventurous foodie or simply looking to explore the city’s rich culture, there’s a lot to do as soon as you step out of your hotel.
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum has been open for 15 years and has a mesmerizing Bruce Lee installation that fans of the action star won’t want to miss. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Lee’s death, the museum, in collaboration with the Bruce Lee Foundation in the United States, established The Bruce Lee: Kung Fu Art Life, which showcases Lee not only as a movie star and martial artist, but also as a cultural phenomenon. The museum is displaying over 600 pieces of memorabilia from around the world. heritagemuesum.gov.hk
Little Bao “What you talking bao?” is a popular phrase plastered across billboards, t-shirts and social media. This is the catchy slogan for one Social Life
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Red Junk Aqualuna sailing across Victoria Harbor.
of Hong Kong’s edgiest boîtes, Little Bao. The trendy restaurant combines the uniqueness of Asian street food with American diner décor. In addition to specialty burgers it also serves dumplings and fried seafood. This unique fusion of Asian and American cuisines commands wait lines out the door and down the street. little-bao.com
Tai-O Village
Dragon’s Back After all the good food in this city, you’ll need some exercise. Despite the jungle of buildings, there are tranquil outdoor spaces in Hong Kong for walking or running. Dragon’s Back is arguably Asia’s best urban hiking trail. This five-mile jaunt along the mountainous coastline of Hong Kong starts in a picturesque village and continues along a trail likened to a dragon’s back. This mellow trek includes views of fishing villages, beaches, and skyscrapers, while providing a quiet escape from the city. The trail ends on the sand at Big Wave Bay Beach near quaint restaurants and small gift shops.
The rustic fishing hamlet of Tai-O Village, on the edge of Hong Kong, looks exactly like it did over a hundred years ago. This tiny town, built on stilts has preserved its way of life with the exact same shops and houses occupied by its citizens for generations. This isn’t a common stop for visitors but a trip here gives you an inside view of what life was like before Hong Kong was reimagined by developers and discovered by cruise ships. Seafood in this village is fresh, readily available, and inexpensive.
Kowloon The West Kowloon Cultural District is the most interesting music, arts, and cultural hub in Hong Kong. The community is dedicated to the fusion of local and international recording and visual artists. “Freespace Happening” is a lively outdoor celebration of music from September to March during China’s warm summer season. westkowloon.hk
Putting on the Ritz The Ritz Carlton has some of the best views of the city, day or night, from their eateries, lounges, and bars on the 102nd floor. Both Tosca and the Cantonese restaurant, Tin Lung Heen, each have two Michelin stars. For lunch, try the delish dim sum menu. Do sample as many varieties as you can manage; my favorites were the shrimp dumplings with black truffles and the fried crab cake. For dinner, order the tasting menu with all the wine pairings. You won’t regret a single morsel. The views from the floor-to-ceiling windows face west over Stonecutters Bridge, the hills of Lantau, and the bustling port as opposed to the awe-inspiring light show offered up by boats facing the ever-twinkling skyscrapers. Be sure to book window seats; but in truth every table has a terrific vista. The décor of these spaces is spectacular and worth a trip into the sky just to see the bars and soak up the atmosphere while sipping a glass of Champagne. The ICC building that houses The Ritz is HK’s tallest building. ritzcarlton.com
Dragon’s Back trail.
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TURKS and CAICOS DIARIES: A WEEKEND AT THE SOMERSET ON GRACE BAY By Lizabeth Zindel A tropical hideaway. Beautiful white sand beaches. An archipelago of 40 islands and cays. This is the paradise of Turks and Caicos, and in February it enticed me and three friends — this magazine’s editor-in-chief, Devorah Rose; contributing editor Rebecca Trachtenberg; and our friend Maggie Head. We stayed at The Somerset on Grace Bay Beach, a five-star resort on the island Providenciales. The gorgeous retreat offers one- to five-bedroom villas on a stretch of white sand known worldwide for its pristine beauty. Thursday: Arriving in Turks & Caicos On arrival we were greeted with rum punch by the friendly hotel staff and introduced to Urmas Kärner, the hotel’s managing director, who graciously welcomed us. The porters took our luggage and we were whisked away to a luxurious three-bedroom villa. The moment we opened the door, I was struck by the elegant furnishings, marble floors, kitchen with Viking appliances, and huge wraparound terrace with a private Jacuzzi. I immediately slid open the glass doors and stepped outside to take in the view of the clear turquoise waters. We grabbed lunch at LunaSea Pool Bar & Grill next to the hotel’s Zen-inspired infinity pool, enjoying delicious grilled tuna salads. Then we headed down to the ocean. The powdery sand felt as soft as cashmere under our feet. We lounged in our cabanas to take in the transparent sea and keep an eye out for the island’s friendly resident dolphin, an Atlantic bottlenose nicknamed JoJo. In the evening, Urmas took us to the ‘Island Fish Fry,’ an event that occurs every Thursday at Bight Park. Local vendors and entertainers come together to give visitors a taste of authentic food and culture. The partygoers burst into cheers with the arrival of the Junkanoo, a street parade of dancers dressed in vibrant yellow costumes with feathered headdresses. The crowd made a path for the performers as they danced down the aisle playing drums and ringing cowbells. Friday: Waking Up in Paradise We began the morning having breakfast at Pavilion restaurant, looking out to the croquet lawn and walkways draped in purple bougainvillea. We spent the day at the picturesque Grace Bay Beach. Rebecca and I enjoyed standup paddle-boarding in perfectly calm waters. Maggie joined us for a sail on a Hobie Cat. One of the beach staff, Roosevelt, jumped aboard for a quick sailing lesson. In the afternoon, Devorah indulged at the resort’s blissful spa. Turks and Caicos has mesmerizing sunsets. We watched the sky transform into intense reds and pinks, then headed back to The Somerset for dinner with Urmas, who was just returning from a day golfing at the Providenciales Golf Club. We sat on the outdoor patio of Pavilion drinking colorful cocktails in the moonlight. Urmas took out his acoustic guitar and began to play songs by the Beatles, the Eagles, and the Beach Boys. We all joined him and sang along, our voices rising up through the palm trees. Social Life
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Sunday: LAST DAY IN PROVIDENCIALES For a moment, it felt as if paradise might become a beautiful routine. At breakfast at Pavilion, we enjoyed coffee and eggs. We walked down the long wooden walkway back to the beach and the turquoise waters rose into view. We were greeted by the beach attendants, who knew us by now and waved. Then we wandered to our favorite cabanas. But I knew in the back of my mind, this semblance of a fixed pattern was only a mirage. That afternoon, we were heading to the airport and returning to winter in New York City. So I made sure to be in the moment as I stared out at the crystal blue ocean and soaked in these last few hours of perfection at The Somerset. thesomerset.com
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A Day in the Social Life Southampton By Karen Holly Berliner
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ompletely unpretentious and loaded with natural charm and beauty, the Southampton Village portion of the Hamptons has nearly seven miles of pristine oceanfront with eleven separate beaches. The charming influence of its rich history allows us a glimpse into this region in years past as it combines with its current renderings, such as a variety of upscale lodging options, dining spots, and interesting shops. A vibrant nightlife, world class polo grounds, and cultural venues make for an ageless mix, perfect for any style getaway. Our weekend in Southampton begins at La Carezza Dã Spa. With its welcoming vibe and its pampering treatment menu, this spa beautifies and soothes body, mind, and soul with indulgence. I book the half day of beauty, which includes a facial, a 30-minute massage, a mani/pedi, along with a scalp and hair finishing treatment. This visit opens up the weekend with much-needed calm and pleasure. For lunch, we visit Sant Ambroeus, a perfect slice of Milanese
heritage cooking, with modern influences. Enter and discover an inviting décor of natural linen curtains complemented by photographs from the Hurricane series by renowned artist Clifford Ross. The dining room is furnished with ivory leather banquettes along with black-and-white striped chairs. The outdoor patio is secluded and intimate, perfect for al fresco, romantic dining. Sant Ambroeus serves classic Italian specialties such as risotto, pasta dishes, and authentic Italian meats like their signature vitello tonnato. The chef de cuisine, Fabio Gutierrez, does a fabulous job keeping the menu fresh and fabulous. Desserts include treats such as homemade gelato, cookies, and pastries, which round off the meal with finesse and variety. We note that there are several locations of San Ambroeus to enjoy in New York City, situated in a variety of neighborhoods, including Madison Avenue, the West Village, the Upper East Side, and Soho. Next, we check into A Butler’s Manor Bed and Breakfast, Social Life
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A Butler’s Manor Bed and Breakfast. Photo courtesy of Jumping Rocks Photography.
a lodging destination that gives us a private boutique feel while at the same time affords us quick access to the vibrant streets of this village. Stocked to the brim with high-end amenities offered in a collection of lavishly designed guest rooms, this property is situated on an acre of colorful plush gardens, featuring a full sized saltwater pool, just perfect for a refreshing afternoon swim. A lovely breakfast is served in the garden and we take full advantage of this first thing the next morning. We enjoy fresh fruit aside homemade breads and scones followed by a gourmet hot entrée of the signature house omelet. Afterwards, the day is spent beach hop-
A Butler’s Manor Bed and Breakfast. Photo courtesy of Jumping Rocks Photography.
ping and later on, lounging by the pool. In the evening we take a trip farther out to the East Hampton Marina to eat at Bay Kitchen Bar. Eric Miller is a proprietor and the executive chef and Keith Rennie is the chef de cousine. Adam Miller, Eric’s son, is another proprietor and the general manager. This Hamptons dining spot reopened this season with a bold nautical chic redesign and a local sea-to-table menu. We take in the spectacular views of Gardiners Bay here, while dining on such goodies as Montauk tuna tartare with avocado and grated horseradish and buttermilk-fried soft shell crab with summer veggie slaw and passion fruit consommé. For cocktails we choose the horchata colada, a delicious concoction served in a rose gold pineapple-shaped punch bowl with vodka, rum, lime juice, horchata, pineapple juice, and vanilla. We linger till the sun sets and enjoy the final remnants of a day enjoyed. The next day we hit Coopers Beach again, lounge on beach chairs and peruse our Southampton calendar for cultural events, taking note of The Southampton Cultural Center. Each summer, SCC sponsors a series of summer concerts in Agawam Park or at Coopers Beach. Most concerts are held on Wednesdays and start at 6:30 PM. We take note of the incredible lineup of talent performing the whole season through, such as the David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble on July 20 in Agawam Park, the AdLib Steel Orchestra on August 10 at Coopers Beach and many more musicians and
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Bay Kitchen Bar. Photo courtesy of Noah Fecks.
groups through Labor Day. For lunch we choose the Lobster Grille Inn (the only waterfront restaurant in Southampton) and feast on a lobster roll and sirloin burger. Everything is plentiful, fresh, and tasty. We hear that there is live music on Friday nights. It is a memorable meal and we plan to return for food and entertainment! The next morning, we sleep in and wake to another hearty breakfast. We head straight for the beach, sunbathe for hours, and decide on a late lunch. Located in the heart of Southampton Village at Agawam Park, little|red is a relaxed yet chic dining experience inside and out. The new-American and wine-friendly menu showcases local, simple cuisine. We choose local fluke crudo with citrus and shaved fennel salad, heirloom tomatoes with basil oil, shaved ricotta salata, and balsamic reduction. We add the signature entrée: slow roasted duck, braised cabbage and Dijon, and share veal Milanese with arugula, tomato, and red onion salad with balsamic dressing. We enjoy a cocktail: the little|red raz, made with raspberry vodka, mint, and simple syrup. The little|red velvet cake with cream cheese icing is heavenly and just right.
Bay Kitchen Bar. Photo courtesy of Noah Fecks.
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Red Bar.
Southampton Cultural Center.
For late dinner, we decide to visit its sister restaurant, red|bar brasserie. A French-inspired American spot, this space features a cozy bar and a dining room surrounded by windows and lit by candlelight, with hardwood floors, scarlet and cream hues, and potted palms about. We choose Cornell’s Hog Neck Bay oysters on the half shell with mignonette sauce along with a crisp chardonnay by the glass. Sautéed local monkfish with wilted pea tendrils, lemon-potato emulsion, and chorizo is a perfect entrée. Afterwards, we head over to Ananda Yoga and Wellness Center, taking advantage of a pickup yoga session. Their onsite Wellness Center offers additional health services such as acupuncture and deep tissue, Swedish or Thai yoga massage, all worth returning for. As I seamlessly transition from a downward dog to a blissful child’s pose, I feel all of the splendor of this visit to Southampton fill my mind, body, and soul and gently coax me to return here again soon.
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Culinary Inspirations with Andrea mango KiWi SaLad WitH CRUmBLEd BLUE: a CULtURaL ExPLoSion oF FLavoR and PRESEntation
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egardless of the event — whether a night at home, a lush wedding, or a charity event — it’s tough to get away without serving some sort of salad. Yes, we all learned long ago that a wedge of iceberg and a bottled blue cheese do not a salad make. But, where do you go from there? First thing’s first. Your green must actually have some flavor (if not some nutritional value). Check. Second, you don’t need to rely on an oily or creamy dressing to mask the natural flavors of your chosen ingredients — instead, a few simple drops and dabs of some of the most common ingredients will unleash delectable flavor. Check. Presentation is important, and implementing something exotic can go a really long way — and anchor the flavor. Check. Cheese. There’s not much more to say about that . . . you just gotta choose the right one. Check and behold. About Andrea Correale and Elegant Affairs Andrea Correale, the president of Elegant Affairs, is a celebrity caterer and the national entertaining expert for Lenox China and oK Tv. Andrea has been featured in multiple magazines and on television networks such as People magazine, Woman’s Day magazine, Oprah.com, FOX 5, WCBS, Bravo, VH1, Lifetime, and Martha Stewart Living, L’Oréal Paris, Academy calls her their lifestyle expert with a series of entertaining videos used to inspire women nationwide. elegantaffairscaterers.com
Mango kiwi Salad with Crumbled Blue (6 servings)
Ingredients: 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick, cut in half 2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 ½ teaspoons freshly grated lime peel 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic 1 ½ teaspoon chopped seeded red chili pepper 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 2-3 bags or bunches of baby arugula sea salt to taste (optional)
directions: 1. Place mangos, kiwi, arugula in a large bowl. Toss gently. 2. Add remaining ingredients. Stir to coat. 3. Let stand 10 minutes. 4. Serve at room temperature.
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BEaCH CoCKtaiLS – SKinnY St YLE by sharon roth
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ith summer now in full swing, our mission is healthy indulgence — savoring colorful beach or poolside cocktails without packing on the pounds. As coolly delightful as pastel frothy drinks can be, these fiesta treats are not always our friends, quietly adding several hundred calories to our daily intake each. With that in mind, here are some delectable bikini-friendly alternatives that are the perfect surfside refreshers and a cinch to make:
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Nothing says summer like a watermelon in a cocktail glass. (With plenty of tequila, of course.)
This low-calorie sake version of the popular waterfront libation relies on fresh mint and a squeeze of lime to add flavor without sugar.
Ingredients: 2 ounces Silver or Reposado 1 ounce fresh lime juice 4 1-inch cubes fresh watermelon 1 squeeze agave nectar
Ingredients: 2 ounces sake Fresh mint 1 splash citrus seltzer 1 squeeze citrus (lemon, lime, or orange)
directions: Blend ingredients in a Collins glass with ice and stir. And don’t forget to garnish with a lemon wedge and mint leaf! Calorie count: 182
directions: Absurdly simple: Combine first 3 ingredients in a glass over ice and add a squeeze of citrus. Calorie count: 105
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This chill twist on the classic Mexican specialty uses deliciously healthy ingredients — including cucumber, cilantro, and spicy jalapeno — abundantly available at local farmers’ markets this time of year.
Berry ambrosia: Blend strawberries with classic Italian ingredients of fresh basil and balsamic vinegar to create this fabulous, pinktoned summer drink.
Ingredients: 1 ¼ ounces Corzo Silver 2 sprigs cilantro 2 slices cucumber 2 slices jalapeño 1 ounce fresh lime juice 2 ounces distilled water 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
Ingredients: 2 strawberries 3 sprigs fresh basil, divided 1 ¼ ounces Corzo Silver 4 drops balsamic vinegar 1 ounce fresh lime juice 2 ounces distilled water 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
directions: Couldn’t be easier: Combine first seven ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and shake. Serve over the rocks and garnish with lime wheel. Calorie count: 164
directions: Muddle strawberries and 2 sprigs of basil in a mixing glass. Add tequila, vinegar, lime juice, water, and sugar, shake and serve over the rocks. Garnish with remaining sprig of basil. Calorie count: 165
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Rendez-vous in Provence: Art and rosé at Château Saint-Maur By Tray Lord
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rovençe and the Hamptons have many things in common — celebrities, artists, art collectors, and bons vivants. While the worlds of fine art and fine wine often intersect, in Provençe. The two worlds have been mingling for nearly 20 years through the organization Art et Vin, which brings together professional and emerging artists with host wineries. Summer, of course, is the high season, when many of Provençe’s wine producers host artistic exhibitions at their picturesque châteaux and surrounding vineyards. This year, 89 artists will exhibit works at some 50 estates. Launching a threeyear theme of “Pink, Red, and White,” Art et Vin kicks off 2016 with “pink” — an inspiring color not only for artists, but for winemakers as well, who create infinite variations of rosé, the emblematic wine of Provençe. Château Saint-Maur, one of the Art et Vin participating wineries, is holding a show of recent paintings by contemporary artist Marc Ferrero that began in June and runs through August. Ferrero opened his first gallery in Èze in 1999, followed by one in Saint-Paul-de-Vence — both charming villages and renowned artistic centers on the Côte d’Azur. Ferrero now has 5,000 works in private collections around the world, with more than 1,500 in the U.S. His colorful, mixed-media pieces are in a style known as “Storytelling Art,” inspired by his passion for comics, television series, and movies. Not surprisingly, given the interconnected art world, these exhibitions also tell the stories of the artists’ lives and careers. In 2015 Château Saint-Maur displayed the dramatic black-andwhite photographs of Israeli-born Emmanuel Cayere, who grew up in the South of France, and lived in Brussels and Paris before moving to New York City, and later settled in Montauk. Château Saint-Maur, near Saint-Tropez, is a beautiful estate
of more than 100 acres, between the foothills of the Massif des Maures mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, where vineyards have thrived since Roman times. In contrast, the sleek new winery, with three subterranean levels, blends into the landscape and evokes the modern renaissance underway. One of only 18 Cru Classé properties in Provençe, Château Saint-Maur is the source for a trio of delicious, estateproduced rosés: Château Saint-Maur ($25), L’Excellence ($45) and the prestige cuvée, Clos de Capelune ($65). Working with a palette of traditional varietals, such as grenache, cinsault, and syrah, the winemaker captures the essence of the region in distinctive blends. This summer, lucky vacationers heading to the South of France can enjoy artistic as well as vinous highlights along the Art et Vin route. And for wine lovers stateside, nothing can beat relaxing with a glass of Château Saint-Maur rosé – the new 2015 vintage has débuted to high critical acclaim!
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New Innovative Eatery Brings a Touch of Mexican Dining to Southampton By Lizabeth Zindel
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o not miss this season’s flavorful new addition to Hamptons dining — Union Cantina — now open. Owners of the Southampton Social Club, Ian Duke and David Hilty, have teamed up with Southampton Social Club’s award-winning executive chef, Scott Kampf, to create this innovative modern Mexican eatery designed just for Southampton, in the former Publick House space. Chef Kampf, who has been featured on the legendary television show Iron Chefs of America, brings his dedication to the classic farm-to-table cooking style to the new Union Cantina. The menu will include signature dishes such as the castilla de res mole: a beef short rib with sweet local corn bread pudding, charred heirloom carrots, and mole sauce; and the innovative deconstructed enchiladas, which come in five variations: marinated aracherras (skirt steak), robalo rayados (striped bass), picante camarones (spicy shrimp), pollo tirada (pulled chicken), and vegetales (vegetables). Pair these flavorful dishes with Union Cantina’s signature cocktail, cinnamon sol, which is a refreshing mix of Don Julio Reposado, cinnamon, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice. The restaurant will be open year round for lunch and dinner and will feature a bottomless brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The space also incorporates a former prohibition speakeasy that will reopen as the 400 Rabbits Tequila Bar, and will carry more than 100 types of tequila. Diners can also enjoy the outside bar and café space, which will remain open throughout the warmer months. A signature cocktail program will be offered, featuring an extensive tequila menu, in addition to sangrias, punches, and frozen drinks. The restaurant is situated in the iconic Bowden Square, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The square offers a cen-
tral meeting point in Southampton to gather with friends and family for great food and drinks. Union Cantina pays homage to this historic building by keeping the original features while giving the space a modern touch. The décor, which is best described as Hamptons chic meets rustic cantina, features a mixture of dark woods, Spanish glass, and vibrant Mexican artwork. The bars have been restored to their original beauty from days long past and the newly renovated outdoor bar is a feature of a reclaimed-wood art installation. The venue seats over 200 indoors, with an outdoor patio that seats 35 for dinner, and assorted lawn seating.
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Good things come to those who wait By Tray Lord
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Summer corn and lobster salad with corn pudding, shiso, and yuzu dressing.
hen the New York Post’s Page Six dropped the item last April that Zach Erdem had picked up a couple of new properties in Southampton, it sent the glitterati a titter. To put a finer point on it, Erdem took the reigns of the space formerly occupied by the restaurants Nello Summertimes and Nammos Estiatorio. For months, East Enders, and the coterie of frequent visitors, waited patiently to learn what maestro Erdem would introduce next. Enter what has already become the hottest reservation this summer: Kozu, a new Japanese fusion restaurant. “I was truly interested in bringing something completely new and fresh to the area, and I’m feeling confident that we have a hit on our hands,” says Erdem. Kozu offers Japanese cuisine and sushi with Peruvian influences. The menu, designed by John Keller, the head chef, features signature dishes such as Kozu jalapeño yellowtail with smoked tomato ponzu; summer corn and lobster salad with corn pudding, shiso, and yuzu dressing; and heirloom tomatoes and Japanese cucumber with toasted sesame dressing, yuzu salt, micro cilantro, and piment d’espelette. At Keller’s right side are the sous chef, George Nikolopolous, formerly of Le Bernardin; and the sushi chef, Joseph Kim, formerly of Morimoto. Just as the food is inspired, so too is the décor, which envelops diners in an intimate and elegant atmosphere. Dark wooden floors and white walls covered in colorful artwork by Jerome Lucani are complemented by fresh flowers, scorched ash tables, and soft lighting. “It brings a sense of luxury to the restaurant,” says Erdem. Outside, a patio offers al fresco dining. Function areas are at a premium these days, so the restaurant has the added benefit of a private room. Kozu
Behind Kozu is Erdem’s wildly successful lounge Summer House; it’s open Thursday through Sunday and features the hottest global DJs. “It was designed to make guests feel like they are in the middle of the ocean, with light blue colors and inset LED lighting,” says Erdem. It offers private bookings and special occasions. As if food and top-shelf libations weren’t enough, the venue also includes the Euro-influenced Hotel ZE, a five-star, nine-room boutique hotel designed by world-renowned architect Costas Kondylis.
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Whiling away the summer with Carlyle By Chloe Panther
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sking Steve Carl to choose one of his favorite Long Island venues, each exclusive in its own right, is like asking him which of his children is his favorite. He won’t give you an answer because he doesn’t have one — they are all jewels in a very glittery crown. Carl runs five of the most upscale venues in the region: Carlyle on the Green, Carlyle of Lawrence, Carlyle at the Palace, Carlyle at the Omni, and Carlyle off the Green. He most recently added the Carlyle Seafood Shack at Tappen Beach to his roster, and it’s quickly becoming a staple for beachgoers. With the summer upon us, we tapped Steve’s brain for a few can’t-miss options for planning an event or grabbing a bite.
Carlyle on the Green Carlyle on the Green, located at 99 Quaker Meeting House Road in Farmingdale, combines the richness of Long Island’s glorious heritage with the finest service and ambiance offered in modern times. Guests can dine and rejoice in the magnificent Grand Conservatory Ballroom featuring palladian windows overlooking a sun-drenched landscape and the worldfamous Bethpage Black Golf Course. An expert staff of event planners, award-winning cuisine, and white-glove service further enhance an intimate day.
Whatever the special occasion, Carlyle on the Green is unequalled when it comes to a celebration of life. A meticulously restored English manor is the ideal setting for a bar/bat mitzvah, sweet 16, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, birthday, or engagement party. Guests dance the night away on a wall-to-wall dance floor while indulging in delectable cuisine masterfully prepared by artisan chefs. Looking for a smaller sized affair? Taste 99 Restaurant on the premise is equipped to handle events with the same high quality of service.
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Carlyle of Lawrence Carlyle of Lawrence, located at 140 Central Avenue in Lawrence, is one of the most majestic venues on Long Island. Guests literally think they are in heaven when they celebrate a union within the stained-glass walls of the incredible gothic sanctuary. After ascending the sweeping staircase and entering through stately entry doors to the impressive avant-garde cocktail room with its full-length bars and fire and ice décor, guests end their night dancing beneath the illuminated crown moldings in the magnificent ballroom. Non-kosher custom catering is standard, while kosher and glatt kosher catering can be provided. Hosting only one event at a time, experienced event planners meticulously set the stage for a perfect day.
Carlyle Seafood Shack located at Tappen Beach The Carlyle Seafood Shack located at 494 Prospect Avenue in Sea Cliff, will be open for business seven days a week through October. Carlyle’s award-winning culinary team has worked to create a menu that is perfect for a beach setting for families and couples alike. They offer a daily Happy Hour and special events throughout the summer. carlyecatering.com
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From cotton candy to caviar the sky ’s the limit By Jacob Puck
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here’s nothing worse than planning an event and wondering if all the elements that will make it perfect are on solid ground or frighteningly shaky. Let’s face it, you want to relish your special day (or days) from the first to last call. Innovation and service blend to make the bedrock on which Claudine Revere has built the wildly successful Relish Caterers + Event Planners. As president, she knows that a hands-on approach makes for an exceptional experience for her upscale clients. She’s also quick to point out that she is surrounded by experts, a team that deftly ensures seasonally inspired menus that utilize the freshest ingredients, prepared to perfection, while expanding beyond the culinary landscape to develop and execute full-scale event design and production. What makes a premier caterer and event planner tick? Social Life recently bent the ear of Revere to get the 411. Relish is known for its personalized service. With such a long list of clients, how you are able to maintain your high level of personalization? My team. We’re very focused on maintaining long-term close relationships with clients. Part of how we achieve a high level of personalization is by consistently offering clients innovative culinary and event design ideas that align with their entertaining style. We’re very flexible and look to work with clients to accommodate all of their event needs, from the most casual to the most formal events and everything in between. We have a saying at Relish, “from cotton candy to caviar.” When you’re a client, we want to work with you throughout the year, not just for “one off ” parties.
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Where do you start with a client who has no idea what they want for food? We talk with clients about their vision, how they want the party to look, feel, and flow. And what they want guests to experience. Once we have a better understanding about their overall vison, we can design an event that brings all aspects together: culinary, design, service, and budget. How does your chef, Blake Farrar, support your values, and what does he bring to the table, so to speak? Chef Blake brings a tremendous amount to the table that extends far beyond beautiful-looking food that tastes delicious. Social Life
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Blake is a strong leader in the kitchen and works closely with the cooking team to refine skills and perfect technique. He’s very organized and is an excellent manager. Many of our events are large-scale productions accommodating up to three thousand guests. Being able to flawlessly execute delicious, creative culinary options for events of this size requires a level of insight and precision that is unique to off-premise catering. What sets Relish apart? One of the ways Relish sets itself apart is the wide culinary landscape we operate in on a daily basis. We can accommodate any type of ethnic or fusion style menu. Also, the team at Relish is composed of true professionals who have a passion for what they do, and they are focused on hospitality. We have a strong infrastructure in place that enables Relish to provide personalized service to our clients while executing very largescale, intricate events. What is the most memorable event that you’ve ever catered? I have two: The Fox Upfront Party and the Central Park Horse
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Show. Both take place at Wollman Rink in Central Park and require an extensive amount of planning as well as logistical and executive expertise. The creative services department at FOX is always looking for new, creative ways to elevate comfort food. Each year the stations change and we’re challenged with creating new bite-sized sensations that reflect FOX’s dedication to culinary excellence and the broad spectrum of guests attending the event. The Central Park Horse Show is memorable for a few reasons. Transitioning Wollman Rink’s 32,000 square feet of ice into a world class equestrian ring is no small task. The event takes place over four days, with multiple events occurring concurrently, day and night. It’s during these challenging events that Relish really gets the opportunity to showcase the full depth of our skills and experience. What is the biggest trend in catering right now? Delicious food is always on trend. Edible vessels, particularly when it comes to dessert, are very popular right now, for example, chimney cakes and puffer cones. On the savory side, passed meals as opposed to heavy hors d’oeuvres are popular. relishcaterers.com
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Seasons of Southampton: Turning Event Dreams Into Reality By Madison Cole
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n the Hamptons catering circuit, the name Seasons of Southampton is synonymous with spectacular events. From beach bonfires to backyard poolside weddings to clam bake Sundays, Seasons can bring to life that special event you’ve been daydreaming of hosting one day. Innovation and service blend to make the bedrock on which Jean Mackenzie has built her wildly successful catering and event business. Southampton’s still-famous Clamman market, started by her late husband, Paul Koster, in 1982, was
the birthplace of Seasons. For 25 years Clamman has been providing the community with the freshest seafood right off the boat. People flock here to pick up summer delectables like shellfish, caviar, and, of course, clams. With high demand for Clamman’s signature seafood items growing exponentially over the years, and customers regularly asking for large catering orders, the famed seafood “shack “ over time turned into what now includes the esteemed Seasons. Hamptonites simply desire the best-in-class food for their special events.
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Jean knows that a hands-on approach makes for an exceptional experience for her clients. The Seasons team ensures seasonally inspired menus that use the freshest ingredients, prepared to perfection. World-class chefs work their magic on sparkling fresh seafood, prime meats, seasonal vegetables, and desserts that are out of this world. Specialization is at the heart of Seasons events, which are tailored to fit the unique tastes and scope of each host. Jean and her team’s expertise expand much further than just the finest food. They are skilled in developing and executing
full-scale event design and production in almost any venue — including your backyard, a vineyard, a beach, and many more. Seasons’ historic farmhouse in Southampton Village has served as the venue for many high-profile events as its bright and flowing space holds parties up to 250 people. The flawless, newly terraced lawns allow your partygoers to cavort inside and outside seamlessly year-round, no matter what season it may be. Learn more about the spectacular Seasons of Southampton at seasonsofsouthampton.com
This Fourth of July, please join me in taking the time to reread the United States Constitution. Although that sounds daunting at first, actually it’s only 7,591 words, including the signatures and all 27 Amendments. Our freedom to enjoy art this summer is closely linked to this document. And July promises to be a great one for art in the Hamptons! In this holiday issue, our 16-page art section explores Art Southampton 2016, with exclusive interviews with Nick Korniloff, the founder/partner and director at Art Southampton; Ryan Ross, the owner of Gallery Valentine in East Hampton; Douglas Heller, the co-founder and president of Heller Gallery in New York City; and Christine Berry, the co-owner of Berry Campbell Gallery, New York. Artists and art featured include works by KAWS, Sibylle Peretti, Steffen Dam, Charlotte Park, and Mike Solomon. The proceeds from Shark Tank host Kevin O’Leary’s photography exhibition, Irreconcilable Images, will benefit the Perry J. Cohen Foundation (pjcf.org). And in Meet the Artist, as art editor I will answer questions by Louise Baronesse von Düsterlohe on how art merges with fashion. “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity . . .”
Kevin Berlin, Kristin Mackienzie, Art Southampton, Opening Night, 2015. Photo by Patrick McMullan.
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Social Life presents an exclusive interview with artist and our very own Art Editor: Kevin Berlin Born in Rochester, New York, in 1965, Kevin Berlin’s art is found in the collections of Kim Basinger, Luciano Pavarotti, Bill and Hillary Clinton, President George W. Bush, Pieter and Marieke Sanders, HRH Princesse Antonella de Orleans-Bourbon, Henry Buhl, and Ron Rice, among many other prominent art collectors. A Yale University alumnus, Berlin studied at the Slade School of Fine Art, has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, Shanghai Daily, Tokyo Television, BBC Radio, and over 40 television stations across the United States. He was honored by President Ronald Reagan at The White House. His recent solo exhibitions include shows in Shanghai, London, The Hague, and New York City.
KEVIN BERLIN NEW YORK, a new fashion line, will unveil original, artist-designed, luxury top hats at Art Southampton, from July 7 through 11. Famous for his signature top hat, the artist is following up his recent Top Hat sneak preview at the Cannes International Film Festival with a special interactive installation at Art Southampton. Berlin is represented by McNeill Art Group.
Kevin Berlin in studio, Florence, Italy. Photo by Marco Crivellin.
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Kevin Berlin, Nutella And Two Tomatoes, 46 in. x 41in., 2016.
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Kevin Berlin, The Best Friends, oil on canvas, 62 in. x 74 in., 2000.
A lot of people have questions about your personal life. Are you willing to answer them? Yes, I’ll try. So you got married to Snow White? Yes, I got married to Snow White three years ago. We met in November in Mexico and were married by January. We had the most beautiful wedding in Palm Springs, but it didn’t work out. We are both fine and really appreciate all the respect for our privacy. I’ve seen a lot of recent photos of you on the internet at the Cannes International Film Festival surrounded by models. Yes! Fashion and art are merging. I just unveiled in Cannes my
new line of top hats! My very first top hat runway show was at the Global Short Film Awards. Can you really merge fashion and art? Everything is merging whether we like it or not. Fashion, art, music, film, design — changes can now take place in an instant and be communicated globally. And unlike milk, there is no expiration date. While we know how these changes started, we have no real idea how they will affect our culture. A hammer for example does two things: puts in a nail or takes one out. How many things does the internet, specifically, or social media, do? Yet, both are tools. So sure, the merging of fashion and art was bound to happen. In fact, it’s been taking place for a long time now. Social Life
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Kevin Berlin, Tiger In The House, oil on canvas, 77 in. x 89 in., 2012.
A lot of your ideas, including your paintings, are related to personal experiences. Yes, a lot of my work with tigers took place in Ukraine, and I once moved to Russia to paint ballerinas. I try to use the works as a platform to bring attention to important issues, such as trying to help save tigers from extinction or how difficult life can be for a classical ballerina. Now I spend a lot of time in Florence, Italy. So naturally, I paint, and eat, a lot of Nutella. Why Florence? Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. A lot of my heroes lived there: Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo. I love Renaissance art traditions and techniques. My work is all based on developing ideas through drawing.
The most basic way to express an idea still begins with a word or a brushstroke. Through drawing it is possible to develop a painting, sculpture, or performance. Whether I am painting Nutella with Jack Daniels, a nude, or sculpting a figure for bronze casting, everything starts with direct observation from life. Do you think this traditional approach still works in a modern world? In fact, more than ever. Skills like painting with a brush or sculpting in clay are becoming more and more rare. Some art lovers today are unsatisfied with this, and are returning to the Renaissance idea of appreciating and commissioning work by talented artists using quality materials.
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Kevin Berlin New York, “Classic” top hat collection. 2016.
Tell us about your new line of luxury top hats. I thought you’d never ask! KEVIN BERLIN NEW YORK is the name of my new fashion line. And, I am unveiling my new line of original, artist-designed, luxury top hats at Art Southampton on July 7! The hats are handmade and of the world’s finest quality. They come in three heights, X, XX, and XXX. I will be launching both the ‘Classic’ black top hat collection and the new ‘Wild’ top hat collection that comes in giraffe, leopard, zebra, and white tiger patterns.
I noticed your new ad campaign for the top hats focuses on women wearing the hats. Do you really think women will wear top hats? In fact, they already do. These are not your grandfather’s top hat. They are unisex, soft, comfortable, and suitable for everyday wear. A lot of people wear the tallest hat with a T-shirt and jeans. You don’t need a wedding or a formal occasion to wear a top hat! What’s your size?
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Kevin Berlin New York. Ad campaign 2016. Model: Sendy Caceres. Photographer: Greg Woodson.
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Kevin Berlin New York. Ad campaign 2016. Models: Sendy Caceres, Lucy Miller, Jennifer Bock. Photographer: Greg Woodson.
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ART SOUTHAMPTON By Kevin Berlin
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rt Southampton, the premier international contemporary and modern art fair in the Hamptons, will return from July 7 through July 11, at the height of the summer social and cultural season. Art Southampton is the most important destination for acquiring the finest investment-quality works of contemporary and modern art along with design. The fair quickly has become the can’tmiss event of the summer for all serious collectors, museum professionals, curators, interior designers, and art enthusiasts to acquire works from among more than 60 leading international galleries. Art Southampton’s unique ambiance and design is unrivaled by any other art fair in the Hamptons. The elegant, air conditioned Pavilion will showcase cutting-edge and modern works from established and emergent artists, along with a focus on design, paintings, photography, prints, drawings, video art, sculpture, and indoor and outdoor curated projects of the highest quality. The fair is located on the pastoral grounds of Nova’s Ark Project in Bridgehampton. Art Southampton’s ample on-site complimentary parking and convenient hours make this fair accommodating even for guests who are visiting the fair and the Hamptons just for the day. art-southampton.com
FAIR INFO VIP Card: $150 VIP Preview is Thursday, July 7, from 7:30 to 10 Unlimited fair return, admission to VIP lounge, and exclusive events. Proceeds benefit the Parrish Art Museum and Southampton Hospital. One day fair pass: $25 (adults under 62); $15 (students 12 to 18 and seniors 62+); Free for children under 12 with an adult; $10 online only for groups of 10 or more. Multi-day fair pass: $40
Social Life presents an interview with Nick Korniloff, the founder, partner, and director of Art Southampton. This year promises to be an incredible one for art fairs. Your thoughts about Art Southampton this year? We look forward to returning to the Hamptons each summer, as the support for Art Southampton, our unique fair, continues to grow from not only the support of the immediate community but the increasing number of international galleries who travel here to participate. We also appreciate the creative energy that always seems to be in the air inspired by the great inventive tradition with artists that lived and worked in the area, such as de Kooning, Pollock, Lichtenstein, Chamberlain, and many others. These ingredients combined are what make Art Southampton truly memorable and worthwhile. What are the secrets behind Art Southampton’s success? The Art Southampton fair is presented by Art Miami, our flagship show, which is known for its diversity and quality in representing international galleries that represent the most prestigious artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. Relationships with our galleries, the collecting communities and the cultural, educational, and community institutions (art-related or not) are the key factors behind the success of the show. A quality fair will always drive a quality audience. Social Life
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Nick Korniloff, Brooke Shields, Pamela Cohen, and Miranda Korniloff. Photo by Annie Watt.
With so much competition, how do you plan to maintain such strong momentum? We do not look at the other fairs as competition, as we deal with a whole different level of participating galleries and art, and we build an infrastructure for our fair that has amenities and luxuries that the other shows do not. When we first came into the market five years ago, we were the third fair to take place in the season. We still are. We quickly established our foothold as the fair that serious collectors attend and where important acquisitions take place. I think the word competition is used very loosely in the art fair world. While fair producers may think they are competitive, the reality is that the dealers and collectors know which fair is their favorite to attend and there are various reasons. Whether it’s the Hamptons, Miami, or NewYork, all fairs have different personalities and different audiences. We keep our momentum chiefly through careful, experienced planning that is evident throughout our many successful art fairs that we produce annually throughout the country. We have an amazing staff of 16 full-time employees and countless other contracted vendors who are the best in the business. Is there a philosophy that drives Art Southampton? In a word: quality. When we strive for the highest quality possible, Art Southampton provides the forward motion to perform
Readers love a backstory. How did Art Southampton come to be? Markets are established by needs and then driven by confidence. In our case we knew there was the opportunity to serve a very discerning group of international collectors who call the Hamptons their home or vacation here during the summer. The confidence kicked in when some of our top collectors from New York and Palm Beach who are residents of the Hamptons asked us to produce a fair that would be representative of the quality, subject matter, and time period of work that they were interested in. They also wanted a fair that connected and gave back to the community and was reflective of their tastes. Some of this year’s highlights? We are pleased to report an unusually high number of international galleries participating in this summer’s fair, which is always a positive sign. It’s a substantial financial commitment to travel great distances to exhibit works, so we realize that many of the returning dealers are coming back for good reason. There are also many exciting booths with thematic exhibits, including striking images by Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful on Shark Tank, showing at Gallery Valentine with sales benefiting the Perry J. Cohen Foundation. Why should someone take the time to visit Art Southampton? Visiting a fascinating fair like ours can be a memorable event. There is a good reason that our attendance records continue to rise each year. Visiting Art Southampton is also like touring several different countries in an afternoon and, at the same time, viewing some of the most talked about emergent and midcareer cutting-edge artists of our time, including great examples of postwar artists like de Kooning, Warhol, and Basquiat, among others, as well as discovering new, young artists who are quickly making a name for themselves. In the art world, the more you look, the more you learn, and definitely Art Southampton has proven to be a valuable platform for appreciating and acquiring contemporary art. It’s also a fun fair to simply visit as you will never know who you will see or bump into.
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allery Valentine is located at 33 Newtown Lane, East Hampton. galleryvalentime.com The gallery specializes in the acquisition and sale of major works by modern and contemporary artists. It showcases a diverse list of internationally established artists, such as Banksy, George Condo, Willem de Kooning, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, KAWS, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and many more. The gallery is dedicated to cultivating a dynamic roster of artists with global appeal. How do you select the works of art for presentation to the Art Southampton art fair audience? In years past, we have presented both group and solo exhibits at Art Southampton. We always like to give a little sampling of what’s available at our gallery since we are close by. This year, half of our booth will be dedicated to Kevin O’Leary’s photography exhibition Irreconcilable Images. All proceeds from the sales of the photographs will benefit the Perry J. Cohen Foundation (pjcf.org) and aspiring teenage entrepreneurs. The gallery will also exhibit a grouping of some of the most influential pop and street artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Artists will include KAWS, Banksy, and Keith Haring, to name a few. tell us about an important work of art that you are exhibiting. We’re excited to exhibit a KAWS painting. There seem to be very few artists who have the same global appeal as KAWS. What attracted me initially to KAWS was that despite creating such a diverse body of work (prints, paintings, etc.), his pieces are all cohesive and all instantly recognizable as being KAWS. He transforms pop culture icons (from SpongeBob Square pants to Mickey Mouse) with his signature ‘x’ eyes, the cauliflower-like ears, or the gloved hands. His round canvases, known as tondos, are to me one of the best representations of his skill and precision; he applies bold and vibrant acrylic colors with such a flawless matte finish, making it difficult to identify a single brushstroke. KAWS often utilizes the extreme close-up of his subject to highlight a singular emotion, and
here that emotion is utter joy as the smile encompasses almost the entirety of the canvas. Can you tell us a little more about kevin o’Leary’s work as well. The second image we have selected is one of Kevin O’Leary’s photographs. The photograph titled Archway was taken in Puerto Rico in 2001. At the time Kevin was experimenting with using a digital camera, which adds texture and detail to the image. Without a familiar object in the frame, it is impossible to determine the scale, which adds a layer of complexity. The empty passageway is inviting as well as mysterious. Kevin has spoken about his love for this particular image and how he is always intrigued by the length of time people spend examining the piece when on display.
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(left) KAWS, Untitled, 2012. Acrylic on canvas. 40 in. round. (right) Kevin O’Leary Archway, 2001 24 in. x 16 in. Printed on museum standard archival medium mounted in a 34.5 in. x 25.5 in. handmade wood frame, edition of eight.
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Social Life presents an exclusive interview with Douglas Heller, the co-founder and president of Heller Gallery.
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eller Gallery is located on 303 Tenth Avenue. hellergallery.com For the past three years Heller Gallery has been located in Chelsea; however, the gallery has had six other locations since it was founded in 1973. This gallery focuses on artists who incorporate glass in their practice. It has become a recognized resource for museums and collectors from all over the world. How do you select the works of art for presentation to the Art Southampton art fair audience? Since our space at Art Southampton is only a fraction of the 3,000 square feet we have in the gallery, we strive to offer fair goers a distillation of what they would find if they visited us in Chelsea — think of it as a snapshot. At the show we remain true to the gallery’s program. We never try to second-guess what people might like, or shape our presentation to conform to a trend of the moment, or to a particular fair’s location.
We simply exhibit the very best work available from the artists we represent on an ongoing basis. Tell us about an important work of art that you are exhibiting. One of our most interesting pieces this year is Encyclopedic Collection by the Danish artist Steffen Dam, whose works can be found in the holdings of 12 international museums. In recent years he has been creating Cabinets of Wonder, which incorporate fascinating faux marine and botanical specimens that Steffen creates entirely from glass. This piece even has a unique orrery [a mechanical representation of the solar system] that the artist says will place the operator as the only and natural center of the universe. Steffen assures us that gazing into it will lead to inner peace, order, and sexual virility. Quite an ambitious promise for a work of art!
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(left) Sibylle Peretti, Dive, 2016. Engraved, carved, painted and silvered plexi-glass/paper. 35 in. x 56 in x 1 in. (right) Steffen Dam, Encyclopedic Collection, 2016. Glass, wood, and lighting fixture. 37 in. x 22 ž in. x 9 ž in.
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Social Life presents an exclusive interview with Christine Berry, the co-owner of the Berry Campbell Gallery.
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he Berry Campbell Gallery is located at 530 West 24th Street. berrycampbellgallery.com Berry Campbell continues to fill an important gap in the downtown art world, showcasing the work of prominent and mid-career artists with a focus on Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Color Field painting. The owners, Christine Berry and Martha Campbell, share a curatorial vision of bringing new attention to the works of a selection of postwar and contemporary artists and revealing how these artists have advanced ideas and lessons in powerful and new directions. How do you select the works of art for presentation to the Art Southampton audience? There is a longstanding artist community on Long Island and we will curate a select group of works from our gallery inventory of artists who live or have lived on the East End. We want to showcase the wonderful tradition of art-making on Long
Island that started in the 19th century, became notable during the 1950s with Jackson Pollock and the Abstract Expressionists, and continues through today with groundbreaking contemporary art. Tell us about important works that you are exhibiting. Charlotte Park, who lived from 1918 to 2010 and made an important contribution to the Abstract Expressionist movement during its early years, has recently been acknowledged. Overshadowed by the attention given to the work of her husband, James Brooks, Park kept a low profile over the course of her career, while painting some of the strongest and most brilliantly colored canvases of her time. Her art is a forceful case against the idea prevalent from the 1950s onward that women were incapable of the muscularity and confidence necessary to be action painters. Brooks and Park moved to New York City in 1945, where they soon became part of the circle of Jackson Pollock and his wife, Lee Krasner. They rented a studio space that had been occupied by Pollock and joined Pollock and Krasner, along with other young artists working in new styles, in establishing studios on Long Island. They stayed first in Montauk, but after their studio was destroyed by a hurricane in 1954, they moved to a cottage in Springs, East Hampton, which became their fulltime residence for the rest of their lives.
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(left) Charlotte Park, #25, 1951. Oil on canvas. 37 in. x 46 in. (right) Mike Solomon, Pink Bokeh, 2016. Watercolors on paper infused with resin. 36 in. x 36 in.
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Art Southampton, Art New York & Art Miami Founder Nick Korniloff By Bennett Marcus
Nova’s Ark in Bridgehampton Art Southampton returns for its fifth year, from July 7 through 11, and founder Nick Korniloff brought us up to date on highlights of the fair, being held at Nova’s Ark in Bridgehampton. Programming continues to remain strong, he says, with community and cultural institutions, including Southampton Hospital and the Parrish Art Museum among the beneficiaries. A salute to Hope for Depression, founded by Audrey Gruss, will occur on the opening night. Top US and international dealers in 20th- and 21st-century art will be exhibiting from blue chip to emerging artists, in a 100,000-square-foot air-conditioned tent. Landscape architect Christopher LaGuardia will create Art Southampton’s entrance, there’s a beautiful VIP lounge, and Southampton Social Club is the caterer.
Willem de Kooning, John Chamberlain & Roy Lichtenstein “We have all of the mainstay artists from the Hamptons: de Kooning, Chamberlain, Lichtenstein, Eric Fischl, and so forth, who for years did work or continue to work in the Hamptons,” Korniloff says. “It’s a curated show that really matches the overall collector base of very knowledgeable and culturally savvy people who vacation or live in the Hamptons.”
Brooke Shields & Call of the Wild The New York Academy of Art’s president, David Kratz, and board member Brooke Shields are co-curating Call of the Wild, an exhibition of alumni art. Proceeds benefit the academy, which was founded by artists, including Brooke’s friend Andy Warhol.
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Kevin O’Leary, a host of ABC’s Shark Tank, and a longtime photographer, will have work for sale, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the Perry J. Cohen Foundation. Famed cartoonist Jules Feiffer will be hosting a pre-launch of his new graphic novel, Cousin Joseph, through the Chicago-based Jean Albano Gallery.
Benrimon Projects will display work by Academy Award–winning actor Adrien Brody. “The exhibition, called Hooked, is an extension of his work around the environment,” Korniloff explains. “He’s a very dedicated visual artist,” he says, adding that Brody’s work is weighed like any other artist’s. “His work holds the wall very well, and it has messaging behind it: solid, strong messaging and a statement from him about society, about culture, about the environment.” Korniloff added that Brody’s work sold very well at Art New York, another show he runs.
In addition to Art Southampton and Art New York, Korniloff ’s firm produces Art Miami, Art Wynwood, Context (Miami and New York), and Art Silicon Valley. The Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary will début in January 2017. “We’re bringing the blue chip modern and contemporary work into the marketplace to serve a discerning audience that lives there, or will travel there for the arts,” says Korniloff. “We do business with over 500 galleries annually.” artmiamifair.com
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‘I am my mother’s daughter’ By Clay Pierce
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he first annual Angel Awards were celebrated on June 7 and hosted by Rhonda Klch, the founder of Equity First Foundation. It was a way for Rhonda to express herself in the Women’s Business Environment. Rhonda explained that she has always had a vision to celebrate the work of extraordinary Long Island women. She was empowered to follow through with her idea after her mother, Cheryl Finkelstein, passed away this January. Rhonda held the event to honor her mother, who, as she told the attendees, “was a community-driven, giving woman who helped others before herself.” Rhonda says, “I am my mother’s daughter.” The event was a huge success, honoring, over 20 women who are super leaders in their involvement with charity, community, nonprofit, and business leadership and development. There were over 300 people who came out to watch the honorees receive their wings. Equity First Foundation is a nonprofit based on Long Island that provides financial literacy programs. The organization works hand in hand with the community to bring financial awareness to those in need and programs are designed with the economic environment in mind. Rhonda explained that a program/workshop is custom designed for each audience. A program for at-risk homeless persons will offer different content than a foreclosure-alternative program, budget program, or asset protection program. Rhonda’s vision of the Angel Awards has opened up new opportunities for Equity First Foundation. She explained that Dorian Stern, an honoree, is the executive director at The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), which provides emergency and long-term housing, 21 soup kitchens, and a new center for transformative change. Equity First Foundation is looking forward to helping the guests of The INN solve financial problems and hopes to offer support to get guests out of a shelter and into permanent housing and eventually off public assistance. Rhonda is known to many as a person of interest: her center of influence has given her foundation the reputation of “getting it done.” Her students as well as her personal clients view her as a lifesaver. One client said, “I learned about opportunities that I never knew existed. This allowed me to make better-educated decisions for my family. I might have made other choices, which could have been the wrong ones, if I did not have the information that I received. Knowledge really is power.” Rhonda gleams when she hears about how she impacts people, family, and community. Contact Equity First Foundation to learn how a program can be created for your school, church, temple, community center, office, or more.
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Arthur Aidala Fox News Legal Star By Bennett Marcus
who killed her father after he had abused her for years. Another important case was the acquittal for the crane operator in the fatal 2008 collapse in Midtown Manhattan. aidalalaw.com
Aidala Bertuna & Kamins In addition to criminal cases, Aidala also works on corporate business deals, putting together, as he describes it, “the guy who sells the tires with the guy who sells the cars.” Partners and associates in his firm, Aidala Bertuna & Kamins, are expert in a wide array of legal specialties, including personal injury law, real estate, civil litigation, and matrimonial law. The newest addition to the firm, former Supreme Court Judge Barry Kamins, specializes in appellate and attorney disciplinary work, representing lawyers and judges who get into trouble with the bar. “It’s a full-service law firm,” Aidala says.
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Arthur Aidala, Megyn Kelly.
The Kelly File It’s been a banner year for attorney Arthur Aidala, who just married his law partner, Marianne Bertuna, at the Plaza Hotel in front of his mentor, the legendary lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Also present were his pals such as Geraldo Riviera and a long list of judges and lawyers he’s worked with over the last 25 years. You’ve seen Arthur Aidala on television for years, as a legal commentator analyzing complex cases for Fox News, as well as on Court TV, MSNBC, Fox 5, and New York 1. He also appears regularly on The Kelly File with his friend Megyn Kelly. What you may not know is that the man you see on TV is one of New York City’s top criminal and civil defense attorneys, having won some of the high-profile cases making headlines in recent years. He successfully defended NFL Hall of Fame player Lawrence Taylor in an important civil suit. Despite long odds, Aidala won a lesser conviction of manslaughter for Brigitte Harris,
Aidala is currently the 100th president of the Brooklyn Bar Association, which has over 2,000 members in every field of law. “I take it very seriously,” says Aidala. He points out that Brooklyn, where he grew up and still lives, has changed tremendously. “I have seen firsthand the renaissance that Brooklyn is experiencing, and the way that Brooklyn has become a shining star in the city. I want the bar association to be a shining star in the citywide legal community.” Under Aidala’s leadership, the association has broken records for fundraising, including a campaign to renovate the 125-year-old headquarters building. The main boardroom, which hadn’t been touched since 1968, has undergone a gut renovation, and at the association’s annual judges’ night, U.S. Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito cut the ribbon to unveil the room’s new look. Aidala also serves as an officer of the King’s County Criminal Bar Association. brooklynbar.org
Rafael Ramos Foundation This year Aidala represented Maritza Ramos, the widow of slain Detective Rafael Ramos, as she launched The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation, which she says was a dream come true. “It was an opportunity to help a family who just had the ultimate tragedy do something good for the community,” says Aidala.detectiverafaelramos.org Social Life
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Randy Zelin New York Super Lawyer By Bennett Marcus
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andy Zelin is a leading trial attorney with a concentration in white-collar criminal defense as well as complex civil litigation matters. Zelin has been named a New York Super Lawyer in consecutive years from 2011 through 2016, and has over 25 years’ experience defending individual and corporate clients in both state and federal courts across the United States. A former prosecutor, Zelin has represented many forms of business organizations, boards of directors, special committees, professionals, and individuals in all aspects of criminal, regulatory, self-regulatory, and civil matters, including, frauds related to securities, banking, tax, customs, bankruptcy, and insurance, to name a few. Zelin is a true trial lawyer, having built his career trying complex fraud and business crime cases. Zelin has successfully tried many high-profile cases, which have led to results such as the dismissal of federal insider trading charges after the jury could not reach a verdict, a nationally cited downward variance in a federal securities fraud case, and an acquittal on a DWI count where the client’s blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit. But Zelin’s greatest achievements are those that never come to light: when issues are solved before they become problems, when high-profile clients’ problems get no publicity, and when clients never see the inside of a courtroom.
Zelin is a highly sought-after legal commentator for the media, regularly appearing on Fox News, Fox Business Channel, CNN, CBSN, CNN Headline News, Bloomberg, and local network television, as well as in the New York Law Journal, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, offering expertise on a wide range of legal issues and cases. Zelin is also a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education programs on criminal law and procedure, and has taught as a guest instructor in various local law schools’ trial advocacy programs, as well as for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Recent high-profile cases that Zelin has commented on in the media include a CNBC segment on Apple vs. the FBI, about the FBI’s access to the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone without Apple’s help; a CBSN segment on a new “textalyzer” device that would tell police which drivers text behind the wheel; a CBSN segment on what legal consequences Trump’s adviser could face following the runin with former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields; and a CBSN segment on Dr. Luke’s response to his legal battle with Kesha. For more information on Randy Zelin, visit randyzelinlaw.com
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only time will tell how valuable the campaign buttons and banners of our current controversial presidential candidates may one day become, but there are some esteemed politicians whose memorabilia is highly collectible, like Abraham Lincoln. Americana dealer Jeff Bridgman just sold the best of all known parade flags from the 1864 Lincoln-Johnson campaign for six figures. Bridgman is the foremost dealer in antique flags in the United States. His clients have included Michael Bloomberg and Jon Bon Jovi. At the New York Art, Antique, and Jewelry Show, Barbra Streisand bought two flags as gifts for her friends Bill Clinton and Bill Gates. Bridgman, who just had a show of his flags at the National Arts Club, will also be at the Aspen Antiques, Jewelry and Fine Arts Fair aspenartfairs.com. Additionally, Bridgman deals in 19th-century furniture and folk art, and fashion designer Ralph Lauren is a longtime client of over 20 years. “He loves flags,” Bridgman says, and Lauren has purchased items for his Colorado ranch, as well as for display in his stores and corporate offices. Some of the Lauren boutiques even carry and sell Bridgman’s rare collectibles. “The business has changed,” Bridgman says. “Fairs are no longer the only part of the picture, but they’re still critical to get in front of people.” Nowadays, a lot of goods are sold online. You can find Bridgman’s merchandise on his website jeffbridgman.com, as well as on 1stDibs.com
“I consider myself to be an American folk art dealer, and flags are included in that,” Bridgman explains. “During the 19th century, there were no official proportions for the flag, or official shades of red and blue. There was no official number of points that the stars had to have,” he says. You could even advertise directly on the flag, as suggested by the Lincoln-Johnson campaign flag he sold recently. In those days, people did all kinds of interesting things with the flag design, adding eagles, and reversing colors, and dropping the number of stars when the South seceded. “There were all sorts of whimsical and interesting things that people did that make 19th-century examples some of the best American folk art that there is,” he says.
poLItICAL tExtILES Bridgman started his business at a young age, at first encouraging his mother, an avid collector, to become a dealer. “But then one day it dawned on me that I was really the one that wanted to do it,” Bridgman laughs. Starting with $1,000 borrowed from his parents, he hunted yard sales and the like, buying pieces and refinishing them for sale. Twentyfive years later, he has exhibited at almost 1,000 antique shows, with a stock of over 2,000 flags, mostly 19th century. He also has a full-time conservation business, staffed with experts in the field. Bridgman has been featured in many publications, including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and appeared in the BBC’s Art in America documentary series. You can also find Bridgman’s collectibles at antiquescouncil.com
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