October 2023 - Sutton Place Social

PHOTO BY ANNELIESE HOROWITZ

HAPPY Fall EVERYONE!

I feel excited to share that my beautiful daughter Keeva Marie is settling into her first year of high school and has even made the Varsity soccer team — woohoo! We love living here in Sutton Place and it is truly a delight to raise her in this special community. My passion is real estate as I grew up in a family real estate business with my mother Ann, a 35-year real estate veteran, and my two sisters. I feel happy that I get to work in a job that I love in our community. If you are thinking of making a move, I welcome the opportunity to help you. My goal is to make your move a calm and seamless experience.

Give me a call at 718-309-6606, and let’s get started!

Sincerely,

Ann Marie Folan

ONE SUTTON PLACE SOUTH, 11C $10,000,000 4BED/4.5BA #22640277with Sheila McCarthy of Elliman

410 EAST 57TH STREET, 15B $2,650,000 3BD/3BA #22648098

45 SUTTON PLACE SOUTH 19C $1,275,000 2BD/1.5BA #22645822

45 SUTTON PLACE SOUTH, 8F $3,200,000 3BED/2.5BA #22647842

P.S. I hope to see you at the Sutton Area Community annual party on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT ETHOS FROM 5:30–7:30PM. Let’s support all of our community nonprofits and keep Sutton Place SPECIAL!

Ann Marie Folan Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker afolan@elliman.com | www.elliman.com/afolan | 212-350-8511

45 SUTTON PLACE SOUTH, 20L $1,950,000 2BD/2BA TERRACE #22648061

50 SUTTON PLACE SOUTH, 11C $999,000 2BD/2BA #22647220

447 EAST 57TH STREET, 5A $2,750,000 3BD/2.5BA #21816948

447 EAST 57TH STREET, 9TH FL $4,000,000 4BED/4BA #22379991

Sutton Place SOCIAL

Dearest Readers,

This month's issue is one of inspiration, taking us from Sutton Place to London, to France and Portugal. As you walk through our neighborhood, layered up for the crisp days to come, use our Words of Wisdom article (reader Catherine Doyle’s first of this series was in our September issue!) to help ignite a greater sense of appreciation for your surroundings. Or imagine yourself as a young Tug Rice, the epitome of a Sutton creative, inspired by the artists who came before him. His story is quintessential Sutton Place.

Fall in NYC may be my favorite season of the year.

Publisher Eleni Menoutis

Feature Writer Jaclyn Olsen

Designer Sarah VanDerGeest

Contributing Photographer Anneliese Horowitz anneliesehorowitz.com

Eleni Menoutis Phone 646.386.6270

Email emenoutis@bestversionmedia.com

IMPORTANT LOCAL CONTACTS

Sutton Area Community (SAC): 212.838.9770 sacsuttonarea@gmail.com

Sutton Place Parks Conservancy (SPPC): info@suttonplaceparks.org events@suttonplaceparks.org

Beekman Place Association (BPA): 415.533.5366 board@beekmanplacenyc.org

Turtle Bay Association (TBA): 212.751.5465 office@turtlebay-nyc.org

East Midtown Partnership (EMP): 212.813.0030 info@eastmidtown.org

NYPD 17th Precinct: 212.826.3211

FDNY Engine 8/Ladder 2: 718.999.2000

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BEHIND THE COVER

COVER STAR: Tug Rice | www.tugrice.com

PHOTOGRAPHER: Anneliese Horowitz | anneliesehorowitz.com

LOCATION: P.J. Clarke's | pjclarkes.com

WARDROBE: Vineyard Vines Fall Collection | www.vineyardvines.com

Anneliese Horowitz Contributing Photographer

Eleni Menoutis Publisher Jaclyn Olsen Feature Writer Sarah VanDerGeest Designer

EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS

Introducing Our Industry Experts

SUTTON PLACE REAL ESTATE

Ann Marie Folan, Premier Realtor & Resident

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

718.309.6606

afolan@elliman.com

www.elliman.com/afolan

AUDIOLOGY HOME VISITS

Emma Durazzo, Au.D., CCC-A

Anywhere Audiology

201.731.8828

emma@anywhereaudiology.com

www.anywhereaudiology.com

NUTRITIOUS GLUTEN-FREE BREAD

Sandy Workman, Director of Brand Development & Customer Service

Simple Kneads

s.workman@simplekneads.com

www.simplekneads.com

ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE

Clare P. Shanley, Executive Director

The 80th Street Residence

Enhanced Memory Care

212.717.8888

www.80thstreetresidence.com

FAMILY DENTAL CARE

Dr. Steven Chavez

Blue Line Dental

212.317.5959

hello@bluelinedentalnyc.com bluelinedentalnyc.com

CUSTOMIZED FITNESS COACHING

Kelvin Gary, Founder & Head Coach Body Space Fitness UES

646.370.5587

bodyspacefitness@gmail.com @bodyspacenyc

HEART & VEIN HEALTH

Satjit Bhusri, MD, FACC

Upper East Side Cardiology / The Vein Institute

212.752.3464

info@uescardio.com www.bhusriheart.com

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— Eleni Menoutis

OUT OF BOUNDS: JAPANESE WOMEN ARTISTS IN FLUXUS JAPAN SOCIETY

Fri, Oct 13–Sun, Jan 21

Japan Society (E 47th btw 1st & 2nd)

This exhibition will be the first to fully explore the essential role of Japanese women in Fluxus, a movement that helped contemporary artists define new modes of artistic expression. It will highlight the contributions of four pioneering Japanese artists: Shigeko Kubota (1937–2015), Yoko Ono (1933–), Takako Saito (1929–), and Mieko Shiomi (1938–).

Tickets $12 non-members, $10 students & seniors www.japansociety.org

OUTDOOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE ESPLANADE

FRIENDS

Sat, Oct 14, 1–4pm

Andrew Haswell Green Park (Red Sculpture)

Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks (co-sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering). Kids crafts activities and free ice cream provided by EsplanadeFriends. www.esplanadefriends.org

FALL FEST BLOCK PARTY!

GREATS OF CRAFT X SUTTON AREA COMMUNITY

Sat, Oct 21, 11am–7pm

54th St btw 1st & 2nd Aves

A Sutton Street Fair to celebrate our community! In support of artisans, craft makers, and the Sutton Area Community (SAC) Nonprofit Fund.

www.greatsofcraft.com | @greatsofcraft

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC: RYOANJI JAPAN

SOCIETY

Sat, Oct 21, 8:30pm

Japan Society (E 47th btw 1st & 2nd)

Inspired by the Zen rock garden of the renowned Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, which John Cage personally visited in 1962, he composed Ryoanji (1983) using a non-ordinal graphical notation. Embracing Cage's free-spirited approach to the score, composer/musician/vocal performer Tomomi Adachi brings his composition to life in a cutting-edge concert that connects two cities remotely.

Tickets $40 non-members, $32 members www.japansociety.org

ANNUAL FALL SOCIAL

SUTTON AREA COMMUNITY

Tues, Oct 24, 5:30–7:30pm

Ethos Restaurant, 905 1st Ave

Join us in a toast to our SAC Neighborhood! Delicious appetizers, beer, wine and cosmos. Gift at door for first 50 guests! All proceeds to benefit our SAC Community. Required Donation $100. Any questions, email sacsuttonarea@gmail.com. suttonareacommunity.com

OUTDOOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE

ESPLANADE FRIENDS

Sat, Oct 28, 1–4pm

Andrew Haswell Green Park (Red Sculpture)

Noiz R&B Band with Motown Music. Kids crafts activities and free ice cream provided by EsplanadeFriends. www.esplanadefriends.org

SHICHIGOSAN: CELEBRATING THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN

JAPAN SOCIETY

Sat, Oct 28, 1pm | Sun, Oct 29, 10am & 1pm

Japan Society (E 47th btw 1st & 2nd)

Celebrate the growth and good health of children ages 3, 5 and 7 through the Shinto ritual of Shichigosan (“seven-five-three” in Japanese). Three- and 5-year-old boys and 3- and 7-year-old girls of all nationalities and religions, with accompanying adults, are invited to participate in this traditional celebration. Tickets and Registration information forthcoming www.japansociety.org

NEIGHBORHOOD HALLOWEEN PARTY BEEKMAN PLACE ASSOCIATION

Sun, Oct 29, 3–5pm

Beekman Place

FREE event for families! Face painting artists and balloon twisters! Sponsored by Beekman Place Association. beekmanplacenyc.org

TRICK-OR-TREAT WITH MIDTOWN EAST EAST MIDTOWN PARTNERSHIP

Tues, Oct 31, 3–7pm

919 Third Avenue

Children ages 12 and younger (and their adults) are invited to trick or treat at more than 100 East Midtown businesses. Check-in and fun activities on the plaza outside 919 Third Avenue (at 56th) and Sunrise at East 56th (139 E 56th, at Lex). eastmidtown.org

NEW TUDOR CITY WALKING TOUR!

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JOYCE GOLD HISTORY

TOURS OF NEW YORK

Wed, Nov 8, 10am–12pm

43rd & Second Ave, northeast corner

"Tudor City — 3 City Blocks Become an Elevated Hamlet"

Highlights include: Tudor architecture, Tudor City Overpass, Tudor City Greens, The Scharansky Steps and Abdulghani al Jahmi's Café. $25/ticket. RSVP by emailing emenoutis@bestversionmedia.com. Maximum 25 attendees!

www.suttonplace.media

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Readers Charlotte and Patrick Reed are soon to be wed on Saturday, October 28, their 10-year anniversary of being in a relationship. The two met at a mutual friend's birthday dinner down the street from American University, where the two were undergraduates. They moved to Sutton Place in November of 2020.

Charlotte shares: "Patrick and I love how conveniently located Sutton Place is to our jobs, major NYC attractions, and our favorite restaurants and activities, while still remaining peaceful and walkable. In the summertime, you will often find us on Sunday evenings at The Greats of Craft listening to their summer live music series while enjoying a mocktail or cocktail and a slice of pizza from Marinara. Living in Sutton Place even helped with our training and completion of the NYC Marathon together last year. Nick at Sutton Place Cafe provided us with many nutritious post-run meals, and he even knows my grilled cheese order by heart! Running through Sutton Place during the marathon was a fullcircle moment for both Patrick and me, and it really made us realize how lucky we are to be part of such a special community."

Wishing you a beautiful wedding month. Congratulations from Sutton Place Social!

— Eleni Menoutis

MOUMIN Adrienne

BY LOCAL RESIDENT ADRIENNE MOUMIN

My handmade “Architextures” photo collage series began in 2000. It combines my lifelong involvement with both silverbased photography and collage. The inspiration for this series is the architecture and urban landscapes of Manhattan, and its awe-inspiring discoveries. I also use images of nature, store window interiors, and other subjects that evoke strong feelings of a time or place.

In this series, I combine B&W darkroom photography with cut-and-assembled handwork. I create multiple silver gelatin prints of an image, which I hand-cut and -assemble into 2D and 3D geometric abstract collages. While appearing on-screen as digital montages, my handmade pieces are full of texture and layering; I strive to create drama and optical effects that change with viewingdistance and perspective. I adhere to museum-quality archival standards in my photography, collage, and framing methods.

I've been a Sutton-area resident since 1991, and my work is in public and private collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. I have actively exhibited my handmade photographs and collages since 1997, and have won numerous grants and awards in Maryland, where I maintain a second residence.

Sutton's Place IN THE LEGACY OF Georgia O'Keeffe

BY JACLYN OLSEN

The legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe precedes itself. Her name easily tops any list of “Renowned Modernist Painters” or “Great American Artists.” Born on a Wisconsin farm in 1887, O’Keeffe lived nearly a century; she passed away in 1986, at age 98.

O’Keeffe often drew the subject matter of her art from the scenery surrounding her. Thus, the places in which she lived characterize the phases of her career. The most well-known of such places are Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. She moved to the state in 1949 and lived there for the rest of her life. If New Mexico represents the latter part of her career, New York characterizes the former. In 1916, selections of O’Keeffe’s recent work in charcoal debuted in 291, an art gallery owned by the American photographer Alfred Stieglitz, a prominent figure among New York's avant-garde. Even to that crowd, her sparse, abstract drawings were nonetheless striking, even shocking. Georgia O’Keeffe's legacy began in NYC –– two years before she moved here in 1918. Upon her arrival, she was instantly swept up in the city art scene and flourished among it. She married Stieglitz in 1924.

The married couple resided in various apartments both in and around Sutton Place. (Come the summertime, they would escape the city, staying upstate at Stieglitz’s Lake George home through the fall.) The spectacular Manhattan cityscape soon became a recurring subject of O’Keeffe’s art. She singled out skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building in object studies. In her paintings, she left the buildings in context. She painted “The Shelton with Sunspots, NY (1926)” while she lived there on the thirtieth floor. The building, which was one of the first residential hotel skyscrapers, is depicted among its neighbors, all of them standing tall against the sky. The composition of other paintings, such as “Manhattan (1932)” and “Ritz Tower (1928),” is similar. An eastward window of her apartment in the Shelton gave a view of the East River. “East River From the 30th Story of the Shelton Hotel (1928)” overlooks the Sutton Place neighborhood, as does an earlier depiction, “East River No. 1 (1927).”

In the early years of her career, living in the city, O’Keeffe cultivated her quintessential style. Her paintings manage to be abstract yet formal. It is remarkably difficult to render such different subjects –– for example, her flowers and her skyscrapers — by the same visual grammar, especially when that grammar prefers the formlessness of feeling instead of form's rigidity.

Though there are points of difference evident on each canvas, each painting transcends its individual subject and codifies some unique way of seeing things. The artistic vision that her body of work puts forth is breathtaking, dizzying, sensual and spirited. Her legacy enchants Sutton Place. Perhaps, there's an O’Keeffe living here now…

"Georgia O'Keeffe: A Portrait by Alfred Stieglitz." New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1978. pl. 24. (Public Domain)

Georgia O'Keeffe, “East River from the 30th Story of the Shelton Hotel,” 1928, oil on canvas, WikiArt Fair Use, copyright of Georgia O Keeffe.

Georgia O'Keeffe, “Manhattan,” 1932, oil on canvas, WikiArt Fair Use, copyright of Georgia O'Keeffe.

I N SUTTON'S KIDS COMMUNITY

BY JACLYN OLSEN

In an interview with Sutton Place Social, Noah Weintraub, an aspiring actor and employee of A La Mode Shoppe for more than six years, discusses the inspirational mentorship he receives from bosses Sandy and Marc Roth.

A La Mode is a Sutton Place staple, known by its distinctive pink-and-white stripes and by the monthly shoutouts our resident features give. (The Roths themselves were our cover stars one month!) As a hub for community events, the Shoppe hosts birthday bashes and (free) movie-night Fridays. A trip to A La Mode is the go-to playdate activity. If you were to walk in after 2:30 p.m. on a school day, the scene would make instantly clear the place

“Thescenehereisbiggerthanicecream”

A La Mode holds in the hearts of Sutton Place families. At the counter, you would be surprised to learn the ice cream here is deliciously free of nuts, eggs and sesame.

JO: How did your story with A La Mode begin?

NW: This was years ago, so my details might be fuzzy. At that time, I was nannying for a kid that went to the New York Kids Club, just across the street, and came to A La Mode Shoppe afterward. One day, while chatting with Sandy, I mentioned I was looking for a flexible job, so she suggested that I work here! Within my first few weeks, I started doing birthday parties and private events on the weekends. I fell in love with it. Sitting down with a family to plan a kid’s first birthday is such a special thing. We do all ages, baby showers, you name it. I’ve worked here for over six years on and off –– I say, on and off, because every time I book an acting gig, Mark and Sandy tell me, “Do it! Can we come?” I’m very lucky to have stumbled upon bosses who are so encouraging, whereas, at other jobs, it was, “You’re fired.”

JO: It sounds like they're really in your corner.

NW: One hundred percent. In a world where you’re always hearing about labor strikes and people being treated poorly at work, I feel fortunate to work for the Roths. It’s so much more than work. It feels like I’m part of the family.

JO: That's a truly special relationship. How have you been able to pursue acting while working here?

NW: Marc and Sandy have made it so easy for me to keep auditioning and performing. For instance, when I was in a play titled “The Lucky Star” at 59E59 Theaters, I would work after rehearsal. Once the show opened, I would work till 5 o’clock then go to the theater for a 6:30 call. Marc and Sandy understand I have this passion I'm pursuing and they fully support me. When I made a short film two years ago, “ShirtTugger,” Marc and Sandy generously allowed me to film inside the store.

JO: Are we still in Manhattan? From everything you're telling me, you'd think we were in some quaint little town.

NW: Right?! It’s like we’re in Stars Hollow, the town in the TV show “Gilmore Girls.” You get that feeling because of small businesses like this one.

JO: How else have your responsibilities here led to relationships within the community? Are you involved with the toys and clothing side of the business?

NW: At the Shoppe, my focus is definitely birthday parties and managing the inventory. All the toys and clothing you see, that's Sandy’s incredible taste. With all her experience in the children’s clothing and accessories market, she has given many opportunities to learn more about children's retail, even beyond the store. Once, Sandy asked me to attend a kid’s trade show at the Javits Center; I learned so much there. I always tease that Sandy is the “mayor of children” –– she is so involved with the neighborhood. She’s on the PTA at the local elementary school. So when the PTA asked me to host its fundraiser over Zoom during Covid, and this year’s in-person auction, I thought, “Why not?” I got to know some of the parents better, many of whom are regulars, outside the store.

JO: That’s amazing. I imagine you made a fantastic auctioneer! You mentioned Covid. I’m curious to know what the pandemic meant for your work.

NW: When Covid-19 broke out, many of my friends in service jobs were let go once the close order was issued. Having lost all my upcoming theater opportunities, I didn’t know what to do with myself. After a few weeks, Sandy asked me, “Would you like to learn Photoshop? I was thinking of making a separate website dedicated to the clothing and toys.” So, we did, and all the extra skills I learned, which I wouldn’t have otherwise, are transferrable. While there were still no events when we opened the Shoppe with safety measures, we got creative. I would FaceTime with moms for in-store shopping sessions and did contactless pickup at the door. This place is part of the neighborhood kids’ community. It couldn’t just disappear from their lives. Marc and Sandy coordinated Zoom entertainment with The Great Charlini and DJ Natalie. These kids cooped up at home were coming here basically every day after school. The scene here is bigger than ice cream. It’s the place you get together, the place neighborhood moms meet. We have realtors who show off the inviting environment here to clients with kids. It's been a joy getting back to normal, hosting all our events again ––that will always be my favorite part of working here.

JO: It seems the A La Mode community found ways to persevere together –– that symbiosis is key. I anticipate your relationship with your bosses will capture the attention of small business owners and employees alike.

NW: It goes beyond symbiosis, really. A La Mode is truly unique. Everyone here feels lucky to be part of it.

Diane JOHNSON SUTTONITE Since ’83

BY JACLYN OLSEN

Diane Johnson moved to New York City in 1980. She found her first apartment, in Stuyvesant Town. With the help of an uncle, she bypassed the miles-long waitlist. She lived in the building for a few years. During that time, Diane met her first husband, Lee Wright. She moved into his rent-stabilized apartment, 329 East 58th Street, and the couple had a son, Alexander “Woody” Wright. In 1988, just ten months after their son's birth, Diane's husband passed away due to AIDS complications. Lee had been involved with God's Love We Deliver, and later on Diane was selected to carry on Lee's leadership position. She and her family have volunteered with God's Love for the past 37 years.

A full-time mom in 1988, Diane felt truly at home in NYC, in Sutton Place. In the early years of her son's life, Diane reconnected with a coworker from her college job at Windows. “Blake Johnson and I met up again in ’91 and were married in ’92.” The newlyweds returned from their honeymoon with sights on buying something in the neighborhood. They purchased a multi-family building down the street located at 345 East 58th Street. To this day, Diane and Blake reside in its ground-floor duplex. “We've always rented out the remaining units to help offset the cost of living,” Diane adds. “We have renovated every apartment, investing quite a bit to upgrade the building over the years.” Soon after settling into their new

place, the couple had a daughter, Louise. She and her brother grew up on 58th Street. “Their favorite park was ‘the pig park,’ next to One Sutton Place South. Woody is now 35 and lives in one of the rental units here with his wife. They have a mini-Aussie Shepherd whom I often walk due to their demanding work schedules. As for my daughter Louise, now 31, she's up and out of Sutton Place, living in Brooklyn with her fiancé.”

Diane approaches business the same way she approached parenting. “I taught my children to be kind and honest. That 's how I have found success. When I hired Eliza Shaw, my assistant, a broker herself, I told her that it is not always about collecting a commission but rather doing what is right. That 's how I've grown my business; nearly all of it comes from referrals. I love this job, and so many clients have become dear friends.”

Diane's career in real estate began in 2005. “I was doing school tours, working in admissions at Chapin, where my daughter went for K–12. When both of my children got older, I decided it was time to go work full time and pursue a career in real estate. My mother was in real estate out on Long Island and has worked for Dottie Herman who was one of the founders of Douglas Elliman along with Howard Lorber. I had an interview with Douglas Elliman in 2005, and my interviewer told me he would hire me once I passed the licensing exam.”

“Living on 58th Street, I began to do a lot of business with 339 East 58th, primarily smaller apartments, mostly studios. I still do a lot of business there as well as other buildings in the neighborhood. A decade ago, I was appointed the broker specialist for One Sutton Place South, while Douglas Elliman was revamping its broker specialist program. They thought I made a good fit for the building and living in the area for so long, I would have tons of personal knowledge of the neighborhood. In the years since my appointment, I've developed a rapport with both the resident manager and his son, who stepped up to fill the position a few years ago. The staff there is fabulous.”

“I've lived in the neighborhood since ’83,” explains Diane, “and I've watched it change, for better. Young families are attracted to the neighborhood because of the great real estate values. A classic six here costs half of one on either Park or Fifth Avenue.” Of course, like all Suttonites, she and her family have their mainstays: “Eddie's, which has been there since the ’60s, has been my dry cleaner since day one.” If you happen to be preparing a charcuterie board, Diane recommends Ideal Cheese Shop and Simchick Meats. “As for restaurants, I love Bistro Vendome and Pino Luongo's influence, so in the neighborhood, Morso and Coco Pazzeria. I am excited about the newest addition to the neighborhood, the East Midtown Greenway.”

Our October Portrait:

WRITTEN BY JACLYN OLSEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNELIESE HOROWITZ

It 's autumn in Sutton Place, and we’re greeting October with a fresh face. Tug Rice, a talented 33-year-old illustrator, grew up in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. He moved to New York in 2012, upon graduating Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama. Something about his first few months in NY rekindled a lifelong passion: drawing. He elaborates, confessing, “Although I have enjoyed drawing since I was a kid, I never formally studied the subject and only later did it dawn on me to consider pursuing it professionally.” Just for fun, Tug began to share his work with some friends. “Once I started to show people what I was working on, I was encouraged to take drawing beyond a hobby. Commissions from friends, then strangers, soon followed. The idea bloomed organically into a career.” He later signed with an illustration agent, a fellow Suttonite, Stephanie Pesakoff, with whom he works commercially and privately.

Tug's career has certainly been fruitful thus far. Just look at the pieces we've included. “I travel quite a bit to meet with clients or see projects in person.” With a handful of ongoing projects across the pond, lately, Tug has been sojourning in London. “I love London and it amuses me that Sutton Place is called ‘Little London.’” Tug's recent travels have brought him to France, as well. “I enjoy exploring the country. Just this year I have been there four times, in part because I was shooting a short film in the Loire Valley. The script was bilingual and I played an American, so my mistakes were permissible –– thankfully!”

After posing at PJ Clarke’s, Tug Rice discusses his artistic career, culture and his love of the neighborhood.

Tug’s ties to Sutton Place precede his relocation to the neighborhood in 2020. He explains, “Not long after I had moved to NYC, I was hired by a Sutton Place resident, Geoffrey Johnson, to do some archival work.” Johnson was the American representative of the prolific English playwright Noël Coward. He had enlisted Tug to catalog his collection of Coward's things. Tug reflects, “For someone fond of history and the arts, it was the ideal job.” After the commute to Johnson’s apartment, the pair would review which items Tug would collate and send to the Coward Estate in London. “Then, Geoff and I would have lunch,” he resumes, “usually at Madison Restaurant on 1st Avenue and 53rd Street, which, since living here, has become almost my kitchen because I don’t cook. I'm not ashamed to say I’ve even been there more than once in the same day.” While working on the Estate, Tug became involved with the Noël Coward Foundation and is now an active member.

As a frequent restaurant-goer, Tug has curated a list of favorites and the scenes fit for them. “There are many places I enjoy here. Though I'm still mourning the loss of Jubilee. Deux Amis is a great place to linger over drinks after dinner, Kati Shop is my go-to for a quick lunch, Neary’s is classic NY — and is there anything better than meeting friends at PJ Clarke’s for burgers and beers on a rainy city evening?” It seems that PJ’s also makes the perfect place for a photoshoot.

The discretion of Sutton Place and its cinematic charm are two qualities Tug esteems most about the neighborhood. “From the time I began coming here, I have loved it. In my view, Sutton Place is NYC out of a black-and-white film.” He’s got that right! Sutton Place has appeared as the setting in some major films, for example, Woody Allen's “Manhattan.”

“I think the Sutton area has always attracted creative people, but not outlandish types who require a lot of attention. People here value their privacy. Naturally, when an apartment popped up for rent in the very same building where I had worked and had these great memories, I knew I had to take it. In situations like that, I often find myself repeating, ‘You never know,’ ad nauseam. Sutton Place is an understated, sophisticated neighborhood. I'm very glad to be part of it.”

In his spare time, the artist plays piano and enjoys reading, currently a biography of the illustrator Peter Arno, “who resided here briefly,” Tug adds.

In collaboration with Bergdorf Goodman and Chairish.

A commissioned illustration for Afternoon Tea Week at The Ritz London.

For the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Designed for Halcyon Days in London.

Little Morsels of

in Sutton Place

BY SUTTON PLACE RESIDENT EVE FLEISHMAN

A Neighborhood Guide for a Local Portuguese Experience

I’ve had a passion for all things Portugal ever since my husband Mark and I were featured on the show "House Hunters International." We bought a place in Tavira, Algarve, in the southern coastal region near the border with Spain. Back in New York, I am always on the hunt for a taste of Portugal — especially around our home in Sutton Place.

Alas, the nearby neighborhood restaurant Alfama (named after old town Lisbon) closed over a decade ago. It was one of the few Portuguese restaurants in all of Manhattan. I wasn’t living here then, but I read that the owner would sell his freshly baked Portuguese bread on the sidewalk to passersby on 52nd Street.

On my many trips to Portugal, I am overwhelmed with the abundance of top-notch regional wines, olive oil and flor de sal , award-winning salt. Here in NY, we mainly see these imports from Spain, Italy and France. Why not Portugal?

I asked my friend, Rui Caetano, about the dearth of Portuguese products in the city. Rui is native Portuguese but spent many years in the U.S. He noted Portugal’s small-batch production practices as well as the impact of limited trade and tourism during the dictatorship years (1933 to 1975). Today, thanks to a record number of tourists visiting the country, more and more Americans are discovering the treasures of Portugal.

On my perpetual scavenger hunt, it is indeed possible to find treats in our neighborhood. Here are my recommendations for the very best of Portugal in Sutton Place:

Wines of Portugal: More than port, the Douro valley — the oldest wine region in the world — boasts over 80 grape varietals. We have some nice choices in red, white and rosé available at our corner store, First Avenue Vintner (I am partial to Douro and Dão wines). For a larger selection, check out Ambassador Wines & Spirits a block away on 54th and 2nd.

Pastel de Nata: The famous Portuguese pastry is offered at Eclair Bakery on 53rd. Here’s your chance to sink your teeth into that flaky, custardy delight, created by monks and sold since the 18th century. Traditionally served warm with a sprinkling of cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Portuguese cheese: Head to Ideal Cheese Shop on 1st and inquire about the creamy Queijo Serra de Estrela, as well as regional vinegar, olive oil and tinned sardines.

Vinho Verde: Sofia Wine Bar has “green wine” on the menu. Not actually green in hue, it means “young” and comes from up north. Pair it with Sofia's truffle burrata pie, and be instantly transported to European delights.

As for a restaurant with full-on Portuguese fare, perhaps we won’t have to wait too much longer for a new one to appear in the neighborhood. Portugal’s popularity continues to skyrocket, and I am all for it. Fingers crossed!

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Olive oil, vinegar, sardines at Ideal Cheese

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A Touch of

BY SUTTON PLACE RESIDENT MARGARET PFOHL

With buttery, flaky pastries made in France, perfectly brewed coffee and tea, and homemade quiche using a family recipe, Chez les Frenchies’ second location in Sutton has quickly become a neighborhood favorite.

“We are grateful that they love our products and our concept of bringing a touch of France to the neighborhood,” expresses Aksana about the community, coowner of the bustling French cafe.

The cafe is run by two women: Aksana, who came to the U.S. as a political immigrant from Belarus, and her business partner, Michele, from Paris. They first met after Michele hired Aksana at a French cafe she was managing in 2016.

“I didn’t speak or understand English, but I was a hard worker and fast learner,” Aksana shares.

Michele also runs an animal rescue, and their shared passion for animals led to a close friendship and eventually to the opening of the first Chez les Frenchies location in May of 2019, on 75th Street across from Lycée Français de New York, a private bilingual school that Aksana attributes in part to their survival during the pandemic.

“We stayed open and worked really hard to survive, delivering our food and drinks everywhere in New York City, sometimes even to Brooklyn or Queens,”

Aksana continues. “In the end, we survived with all of the support of the school, the parents, and our Upper East Side neighbors.”

Their success with the first location led to the opening of the second in Sutton Place, on the corner of 1st and 50th, in September of 2022. Some of their most popular pastries include the chocolate twist, a buttery twisted pastry filled with chocolate chips and warmed just before it’s served, and the savory, cheesy, and delicious leek and parmesan pastry.

The large windows let in beautiful sunlight, and multiple outdoor tables are usually all taken with customers enjoying fresh-baked croissants, macarons, French pastries and other viennoiseries , or breakfast pastries made in the style of Vienna, Austria. They make homemade French food at their 75th Street location with recipes passed down through several generations.

Tucked into the Sutton cafe is also a collection of the best French products, including Michel Cluizel Chocolat, Mariage Freres teas, Malango coffee, Oliviers & Co olive oils, everyone's favorite childhood French cookies and candies, as well as other French grocery items.

Chez les Frenchies keeps Suttonites coming back for more with their authentic taste of France and has become a fan favorite for a reason. C’est délicieux!

AKSANA & MICHELE

The Silent Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss

BY EMMA DURAZZO

October marks National Audiology Awareness Month, an opportune time for us to shed light on a concerning health issue: untreated hearing loss. What many don't realize is that the effects of neglected hearing impairments reach far beyond missed words in conversations. Untreated hearing loss not only disrupts communication, but it has also been linked to cognitive decline and an increased risk of falls.

Cognitive Health Impacts

The ear is not just a receptor for sound; it 's a gateway to brain stimulation. When the auditory pathways are understimulated due to hearing loss, the brain can suffer. Research has shown a strong correlation between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline, identifying it as the most manageable risk factor for dementia. The human brain is built on the premise of "use it or lose it" — when auditory input reduces, so does the brain's exercise.

Moreover, individuals with untreated hearing loss often experience a sense of social and emotional isolation. This withdrawal, coupled with the lack of auditory stimulation, places individuals at a higher risk for cognitive diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.

Increased Risk of Falls

An equally significant concern associated with untreated hearing loss is a heightened risk of falls. Our sense of balance, governed by the inner ear, is intrinsically linked to our hearing. When auditory cues become muffled or absent, spatial awareness diminishes.

The Interlinked Consequences

When we juxtapose cognitive decline with the risk of falls, the picture becomes even graver. Cognitive impairments can exacerbate balance issues, further escalating the fall risk. This vicious cycle makes untreated hearing loss not just a matter of missed conversations, but a genuine threat to holistic health.

Taking Action

Thankfully, there's hope. By seeking timely intervention and treatments, such as hearing aids or, in more significant cases, cochlear implants, one can mitigate these risks. The advent of over-thecounter hearing aids, which became widely available last year, has made it easier and more common for adults to address mild hearing impairments at an earlier age. Modern audiological solutions not only amplify sound but can improve clarity, making it easier to engage in social situations and stay cognitively active.

Regular hearing checks are as crucial as any other health screening. Especially over the age of 50, an annual hearing assessment is recommended, even if no difficulty is perceived.

A Holistic Approach at Anywhere Audiology

At Anywhere Audiology, we believe in a comprehensive approach to patient care. We recognize that hearing health is intertwined with overall wellness. It 's not just about addressing the hearing loss itself; it's understanding its ripple effects on an individual's entire well-being.

That's why, in addition to our state-of-the-art hearing assessments and treatments, we're proud to now offer cognitive screenings. This dual approach ensures that we're addressing both the symptoms and potential underlying concerns. By focusing on both auditory and cognitive health, we aim to provide our patients with a holistic health perspective, leading to better outcomes and a higher quality of life.

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HALLOWEEN Recycling & GPGNYC Composting

BY LOCAL RESIDENT HELLEN HELLO

Halloween sales are only surpassed by Christmas. Instead of piles of gift wrap and ribbons, we are challenged by what to do with all the candy wrappers. There is hope!

If Halloween 2023 is like Halloween 2022, begin checking out the Halloween.Mars.com website to purchase recyclable Halloween bags. The bags come with a prepaid mailing label, so the task is saving the candy wrappers, filling the bag, and sending it back to Mars. From reports last year, Mars sold out of these bags in one day, reissued them another day, and sold out again. Let's hope this year that Mars manufactures enough bags for everyone who wants one.

This program is a partnership with Rubicon Technologies who sponsors the Trick or Trash™ (www.rubicon.com/trickor-trash) box recycling program. Getting these boxes means registering in January 2024 on the Rubicon site — make this another New Year's Resolution. The sad truth is that not everyone who asks gets a recycling box or Halloween bag.

So, now that you know, consider this another Halloween task, along with home decorating, getting or making a costume, and planning festivities. I recall the days of a small Halloween parade through Greenwich Village. Now, it is as well attended as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I hope all of you order and tell everyone you know to order a bag or a box, because that's the only way companies measure interest and engagement. We can turn a small pageant into a huge recycling parade, too.

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Great news from Marise Hausner! The Green Park Gardeners NYC (@GPGNYC) drop-off for compostable material is back on the Esplanade at 63rd Street, just underneath the pedestrian overpass from York Avenue. The new compost manager is Sheldon Allen.

This is a 24-hour drop-off that is generally unattended — except when being worked by friendly volunteers. GPGNYC relies on community members to be thoughtful about what they drop off. Look for the blue bins.

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Tal Bagels

BY SUTTON PLACE RESIDENT MIRIAM SILVERBERG

Have you ever wondered what Tal of Tal Bagels means? I always had, until I asked Jewel, the seasoned manager who has been there for 24 years. There is a very nice story behind it.

Tal is the name of the owner’s daughter. The owner is Richard Weinen, and Richard opened Tal Bagels in 1988, when there were originally a number of branches. The other branches were sold although the name was kept, and now he only owns this one on 1st and 54th.

Tal Bagels is spotlessly clean, airy, with very low prices, high quality and good service. They have delicious bagels, croissants and pastries, and coffee, juice and soda. My friend had a large iced tea and I had a large iced coffee, for $3.50 each. And I mean large. They also have rye bread, Kaiser rolls, challah and muffins. My friend had an everything bagel with lox, cream cheese, tomato and onion, for $14.50. I had a bagel with lox spread for $5, and another bagel with walnut raisin cheese for $4.50. Everything was absolutely delicious. We could not resist the potato pancake for $3.95, or the croissants for $4.50. We had a cheese danish and a blueberry blintz, eac h for $3.95.

The most enormous selection of food can be found at Tal: dips, cold cuts, cheese, pancakes, pastries. The portions are huge and everything is better than the next. I haven’t been to the other Tals, but nothing could be better than our Tal Bagels in Sutton. I’ll be going back — many times.

Are you a local restaurant looking to be reviewed? Please reach out to Miriam at silverbergm212@ gmail.com. Miriam Silverberg is a freelance journalist and the owner of Miriam Silverberg Associates, a boutique publicity agency in Manhattan.

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