The Travel Scribe Article Collection
2020
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Norah Bradford
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Renowned Elegance Aboard the Cunard Lines Queen Mary 2 BY NO RA H B R A D FOR D
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he ocean liner Queen Mary 2 is a unique ship designed for a single purpose—to cross the Atlantic Ocean in just about any conditions in luxurious comfort. Queen Mary 2 is a remarkable flagship, and her style and elegance are legendary. Above all, it is the space she offers and the luxury for you to do as little or as much as you wish which set her apart. The ship truly feels like a five-star hotel, without losing Cunard’s maritime heritage.
Across four continents, 38 discoveries create a tapestry of vibrant cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, diverse wildlife and extraordinary landscapes, Queen Mary 2’s dazzling course extends to the far side of the world and back home again. QM2, as she is known, replaced the iconic Queen Elizabeth II and sails from Southampton, England, to New York in seven days and total comfort. You will discover remarkable craftsmanship in the elegant staterooms and suites and savoring her many sumptuous restaurants and bars is always a pleasure. The ocean liner has some 15 restaurants and bars afloat along with a Canyon Ranch spa and gym, a planetarium, a near-10,000 book library, and of course, the famous White Star service ethic that will make every passenger feel like an extra in a “Downton Abbey” movie afloat. Passengers can enjoy the romance of walking the Promenade Deck, and dancing in the Queens Room. For the price of a high-end Business Class or First-Class ticket on an airline, why not spend a week and adjust mentally and physically to a visit to the other side of the pond? Cunard.com
Silversea UNCHARTED WORLD TOUR 2021
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ltra-luxury Silversea Cruises has announced their Expedition World Cruise 2021. With an incredible selection of voyage travel experiences in 107 of the world’s most amazing destinations, Silversea Cruises has created a unique travel experience to take guests closer to the genuine beauty of the world in ultimate comfort like never before with the first-ever expedition world cruise in the industry.
BY NO R A H B R A D FO R D Silversea’s Silver Cloud will depart from Ushuaia, Argentina on January 30, 2021. The world’s most luxurious ice-class crossover ship will unlock unforgettable experiences for guests in 30 countries across six continents, covering a total of 39,000 nautical miles during the over 167-day voyage. The Expedition World Cruise 2021 will connect an unparalleled range of immersive travel experiences: in Antarctica, world-cruising guests will explore the frozen continent by Zodiac speed boats, taking to
land to witness stunning landscapes and rare wildlife species; in the South Pacific, guests will meet the descendants of the famous Bounty Mutineers in Pitcairn, after spending two days on Easter Island; in French Polynesia, guests will swim with rays in Bora Bora, explore Aitutaki’s lagoon, and discover a typical Samoan village; a traditional land diving ceremony will enrich the call at Pentecost Island; Zodiacs will enable onwater exploration of Australia’s Kimberley region; guests will witness orangutans in their natural
habitat in Malaysia’s Borneo; they will enjoy a behind-the-scenes exploration of Luxor, Egypt, and sail through the iconic Suez Canal, before journeying back in time through the historical highlights of Greece, Albania, Tunisia and Spain; they will visit the ancient monastery of Mont St. Michel, the memorial sites on Normandy’s D-Day invasion beaches, and the delights of the United Kingdom; and will conclude by travelling deeper into some of Northern Europe’s most remarkable destinations, including Iceland, Svalbard and Norway’s North Cape. A number of world-class experts will join the voyage, offering workshops and lectures and accompanying shore excursions, enriching guest experiences. In addition to a full complement of staff from Silversea’s industry-leading Expedition
Team and Onboard Artist in Residence Antony Smith, over 20 featured guest speakers will board Silver Cloud to enhance the cruising experience. These include Felicity Aston MBE—Explorer, Scientist, Speaker & Author; Tim Severin—Explorer and Gold Medalist of the Royal Geographical and Scottish Geographical Societies; and Jo Ruxton— Co-Founder of the Plastic Oceans Foundation. A number of exclusive events will also enhance the voyage, allowing guests to gain insight into many fascinating cultures with special access: a sample of the voyage’s enrichment events includes a special bon voyage reception for worldcruising guests on the rooftop of Palacio Concha, a grand mansion in Chile’s Santiago; privileged access to Robert Louis Stevenson’s former home in Apia, Samoa Islands, for a private dinner; a night
at the illustrious China Club, at which Silversea’s guests will enjoy a sophisticated private dinner on the 52nd floor of Singapore’s Capital Tower; a bespoke banquet on the walkway of London’s most famous landmark, the Tower Bridge; and a Viking farewell to round off the Expedition World Cruise 2021, which will comprise an authentic culinary experience in Iceland’s Kjarnaskogur Forest. World-cruising guests on this voyage will each receive complimentary expedition gear delivered directly to their suites. The kit will include a commemorative World Cruise Polar exploration parka, a waterproof backpack, and various other items of clothing and accessories. silversea.com
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Hotel Croydon South Beach Miami
The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort
Luxe Travel Destinations FOR 2020 AND BEYOND
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e are a month into the new year, have you made your travel plans yet? Whether you want to relax on a luxury cruise line, enjoy the cultural and financial center of South Florida, or feel the excitement of Las Vegas, there is much to explore heading into a new decade in 2020. Silversea Cruises Why visit one place when a cruise can take you anywhere and everywhere. Better yet why not take a luxury Silversea cruise and enjoy a unique travel experience staying in the Owner’s Suite on the newest flagship of the fleet, Silver Muse. For those unfamiliar with travel at sea, it might seem
BY NO R AH BR AD FO R D counterintuitive but the Owner’s Suite is located more centrally on the ship, not at the bow (front) in order to minimize any effects of the ocean. Onboard Silver Muse, dine at the exclusive Le Dame restaurant and enjoy classic French cuisine. silversea.com Hotel Croydon South Beach Miami, Florida Take a Queen room at the Croydon and feel suitably regal whilst being steps from the Ocean and the nightlife of South Beach Miami. The Croydon has the benefit of an ideal location both for the annual contemporary arts fair, Art Basel Miami Beach as well as the finale to the current American Football season, the Super Bowl. Hang out and dine at the Tavern which offers Both a
wide selection of all-day dining options as well as indoor or outdoor seating to meet your mood. hotelcroydonmiamibeach.com The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas Whilst there are many preconceptions, Las Vegas offers one of the highest concentrations of bestappointed hotel suites in North America today. Of these, The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort is one of the highlights, with suites typically twice the size of those in other establishments on the strip. Should you win big why not upgrade to the Lago Suite... Stick with the Italian theme and dine at LAVO with views overlooking the strip. venetian.com
Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, California Want to travel and maintain your health and wellness while on the road? Book one of the recently unveiled wellness suites at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. The suites have been holistically designed to offer a complete wellness experience, starting with the products used to clean the suite itself, through a state-ofthe-art air purification system and dechlorinator in the shower, to the in-suite amenities from LATHER, welcome video by Deepak Chopra, and a circadian lighting system. Delight your taste buds with the all plant-based menu curated by leading vegan chef Matthew Kenney, and another menu approved by the Cleveland Clinic. The spa privileges will have you leaving the hotel with a measure of newfound wellness and some regret your stay cannot be extended longer. fourseasons.com/losangeles
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Sunset Tower Los Angeles, California A little over decade ago, owner Jeff Klein first reinvented the landmark Sunset Tower, creating what is known today as the unofficial epicenter of Hollywood. Klein embarked on a refresh of the hotel and common areas with his personal touch; with the goal of restoring its heart and soul while not compromising the character of such an iconic building. The dining arrangements focus on two distinct options, the Tower Bar and the Terrace. The Tower Bar is very grown-up with walnut paneling, a fireplace and classic bar – located in what was formerly the room of a gangster at the Tower, Bugsy Siegel. Maitre’D Gabe Doppelt is at the helm of this luxurious restaurant. sunsettowerhotel.com
180-degree views of Market Street and downtown the signature restaurant and bar present a sustainable California-centric menu of seafood, local meats and seasonal produce along with handcrafted cocktails.
Hotel 850 SVB, West Hollywood, California The newest addition to hotelier and restaurateur Jeff Klein’s JK Hotel Group, Hotel 850 SVB is a new hotel concept inspired by European residentialstyle properties where the comforts and accoutrements of home blend seamlessly with the luxury and service of a contemporary hotel. Nestled on a beautiful street in West Hollywood, the historic buildings circa 1918 bungalow façade leads to a newly designed property developed by architect Marc Appleton and designer Rita Konig in partnership with Klein. Have breakfast in the Living Room or enjoy the Rooftop deck with outdoor seating and a fireplace and take in the Los Angeles landscape.
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Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Four Seasons San Francisco, California Be at the center of that City by the Bay and stay in the Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons. Having recently completed a refurbishment involving new interior design by Meyer Davis includes colors, fabrics and furnishings which draw on the iconic redwoods, the San Francisco fog and other nuances. Drink or dine at MKT - With
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The Hotel Jerome The Hotel Jerome, an Auberge resort, Aspen, Colorado At or near the top of the list of hotels in the Jet-set skier’s town of choice in Aspen, Colorado has been the Hotel Jerome. Celebrating its 131st year of operation this 2020, The Jerome has been central to life in the Town. As an Auberge resort, the Hotel has seen a number of changes and enhancements adding a hidden-in-plain-sight speakeasy experience, Bad Harriet located inside the neighboring former Aspen Times newspaper
building. Chef Rob Zack who has been with the hotel for some 20 years continues to apply his culinary artistry to the modern American bistro cuisine served in the main restaurant, Prospect. aubergeresorts.com/hoteljerome The Snow Lodge, Aspen, Colorado The Surf Lodge, the East End hotspot known for its concerts, lobster rolls, and Saturday night parties, has arrived in Aspen. In December 2019,
they officially opened “The Snow Lodge” in the old Shlomo’s restaurant at the base of Aspen Mountain. Open lunch, dinner and apres fun, The Snow Lodge serves contemporary American cuisine, procuring produce from local farms and ranches. With the retro ski design in mind, The Snow Lodge has both a cozy indoor chalet-style restaurant as well as an outdoor apres-ski patio. .thesnowlodge.com
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4STAYCATIONS You’ll LOVE
While international travel may still be restricted, there are a plethora of beautiful cities to visit in the continental United States. With the holiday travel season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to pick the ideal destination for your next vacation. Here are four places to consider adding to you travel itinerary this holiday season and beyond. By Norah Lawlor
Napa
WHERE TO ENJOY LUNCH
Brix Napa Valley is thrilled to welcome guests for indoor and outdoor dining as conditions allow. Brix also offers a robust menu of take-out dishes and a wide selection of wines from the vast cellar. Owned by the Kelleher family, the restaurant’s name reflects the measurement of sugar levels at which the grapes for the Kelleher Family Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon are harvested. More than two acres of gardens and orchards provide ingredients for the seasonal menu inspired by the culinary traditions of Northern California. Brix.com
WHERE TO ENJOY DINNER
Yountville’s claim to fame is that it is the smallest town with the largest number of Michelin Stars in North America. Chef Thomas Keller’s three Michelin starred restaurant and first Napa Valley venture, The French Laundry—now in its 26th year—features an iconic chef ’s tasting menu and a tasting of vegetables inspired by their verdant culinary garden located across the street. ThomasKeller.com/tfl
WHERE TO STAY
In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind California wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard with the all-new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, opening late 2020. Your experience is perfectly paired with innovative dining, decadent spa treatments, and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Stay in the Palisades Room and enjoy a sense of seclusion in wine country with nothing in your view but vineyards and the Palisades Mountains. FourSeasons.com/NapaValley/
WHERE TO STAY
New York City
Moxy NYC East Village is located in the heart of New York City’s East Village, the Lower Manhattan neighborhood where rock ‘n roll, outsider art, LGBTQ+ activism, and generations of immigrants all merged to give birth to American counterculture. For the modern traveler who wants it all, this lifestyle hotel on East 11th Street near Gramercy Park packs in all the bells and whistles with none of the price tag. The in-house restaurant, Cathédrale, is an exciting French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality. Building on the fame of Tao, Lavo, and Avra, Cathédrale brings elemental cooking and a poised FrenchMediterranean sense of hospitality to its striking setting. MoxyEastVillage.com
WHERE TO ENJOY LUNCH
Ian Duke, owner of Hamptons hotspots Southampton Social Club, Union Burger Bar, and the new Union Sushi & Steak, as well as Prohibition and Lucky’s Famous Burgers in New York City, has brought the partnerships together to open an exciting culinary adventure. The world’s smallest aircraft carrier, The Baylander (also referred to by its naval reference—The Steel Beach), is now open as a riverfront bar and restaurant. Docked on the West Side of Manhattan at the West Harlem Piers, the unique locale is crewed and operated by Ian’s partner Michael Trenk and the entire Prohibition team. Open mid-afternoon to evening, The Baylander offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy food and cocktails at the waterfront. Baylander.nyc
WHERE TO ENJOY DINNER
Located in the Theater District, Russian Samovar boasts a 19th-century feel, complete with picturesque green and red shades and Russian folk prints. The elegant establishment is famous for its 26 flavored vodkas prepared in-house, alongside its many Russian delicacies. Owned by Roman Kaplan and managed by his daughter Vlada Von Shats and her two sons, Michael and Nicholas, Russian Samovar offers some of the finest Russian cuisine in New York. Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar is unique in its long-standing ties to the arts community, and has become a home for many famous Russian emigre poets and writers who keep coming back for the exceptional dining experience. RussianSamovar.com
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Santa Fe WHERE TO ENJOY LUNCH
Fresh seasonal ingredients and local Pueblo and Northern New Mexican culinary traditions make Amaya at Hotel Santa Fe one of downtown Santa Fe’s favorite restaurants. Their chefs source the best possible ingredients and blend them together to create contemporary menus with nods to the region’s rich Native American history. Amaya’s casual, inviting atmosphere encourages guests to linger on the restaurant’s glass-enclosed patio, which opens to outdoor gardens during warmer months. HotelSantaFe.com/Amaya
WHERE TO STAY
An elegant retreat with timeless appeal in the cultural heart of New Mexico awaits. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi combines the service of the Rosewood Group with the charm of a hotel containing a library and art collection focused on the Southwest. Enjoy a relaxing stay then stroll downtown and shop some of the 250 art galleries, arts and crafts stores, and markets rated #1 in America by readers of 10Best.com. RosewoodHotels.com/en/Inn-of-theAnasazi-Santa-Fe
WHERE TO ENJOY DINNER
Santacafé is where old-world elegance meets contemporary cuisine. Boasting one of the best outdoor patio dining experiences the “City Different” has to offer, Santacafé combines the traditions of modern American cooking with exquisite, locally-sourced ingredients. Nestled in the charm and elegance of one of Santa Fe’s most beloved historical homes, Santacafé has been a restaurant icon for more than 40 years. SantaCafe.com
Miami
WHERE TO ENJOY LUNCH
Founded by restaurateur Myles Chefetz and located in the historic Browns Hotel, Prime 112 is a chef-driven boutique steakhouse that offers an innovative menu in a high-energy environment. From the excellent quality, dry-aged beef to elevated sides or appetizers, including the Truffled Lobster Mac and Cheese and Kobe Beef Sliders, Prime 112 only offers premium product selections. The atmosphere is lively with the hustle and bustle of the room creating a collective dining atmosphere that is second to none. MylesRestaurantGroup.com
WHERE TO STAY
Set within a restored art deco landmark, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach returns after a complete transformation to once again welcome travelers to one of the country’s most alluring cities. The luxury hotel experience includes a classic cocktail lounge that celebrates the intriguing stories of the city’s past, an elevated pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and a full-service spa that serves as a retreat for rejuvenation amid the excitement of Miami. The oceanfront resort offers rooms and suites overlooking the ocean, pool, or South Beach. Enjoy alfresco dining at the oceanfront DiLido Beach Club, or the hotel’s signature restaurant, Fuego y Mar, which serves Latin American cuisine with a dining room and terrace that overlooks the pool. RitzCarlton.com/en/hotels/miami/south-beach
WHERE TO ENJOY DINNER
Situated in the ground floor courtyard of Soho Beach House, Cecconi’s Miami Beach is a modern-day classic Italian restaurant currently serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week with a weekend brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination, featuring simply prepared Venetian-inspired food. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience to enjoy the cuisine of celebrated executive Chef Sergio Sigala. CecconisMiamiBeach.com
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ROAD TRIPS
to Reinvigorate Your Mind
In a year in which travel planning has been largely replaced by worries of health and wellness, the idea of an old-school road trip becomes very attractive as travel lockdowns begin to recede. The ability to take advantage of cheap gasoline and control your physical environment in your car or RV, combined with the promise of an nontraditional adventure, make these three travel ideas a welcome getaway. Get ready to hit the open road... By Norah Lawlor
Explore Upstate New York Head north out of New York City and take a round trip through the Catskills to the northwest and then to the Adirondack Mountains before looping south through the Hudson Valley.
Among some potential highlights:
HAWKS NEST, UPPER DELAWARE SCENIC BYWAY, SULLIVAN COUNTY NY A similar distance from the Hamptons, northwest of New York lies the southwest portion of the Catskill Mountains and the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway. Drive north from Port Jervis on County Road 97 and experience the foliage and autumn sights. Stop at the iconic Hawks Nest to view the river and forests on the winding road made famous in car commercials and for bikers on the east coast. Visit small cozy towns such as Barryville and enjoy their famous farmers’ market.
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KENOZA HALL
HUDSON VALLEY
Recently opened by the team at Foster Supply, Kenoza Gall is a 22-room Victorian hotel located on a 55-acre lakefront retreat. Dining is currently outdoors for breakfast and dinner, with picnic lunches available to enjoy on the spacious grounds.
On the National Geographic Magazine list of must-see places, a drive through the Hudson Valley is a welcome escape from the pressures of city life. Make a weekend of it and drive from New Paltz through the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway en route to Phoenicia, NY, which has recently been named one of America’s Top 10 Coolest Small Towns.
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THE LODGE AT WOODLOCH This is one of Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award winners for top destination spas located just inside Pennsylvania near the tri-state intersection of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Drive through the Pocono Mountains, and the town of Narrowsburg, home to the annual Eagle Fest event and the Narrowsburg Film Festival to experience a world-class spa and golf facility. TheLodgeatWoodloch.com
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Head to the Cool, Clear Waters of Maine Take the coastal road out of the city and head past some of the storied playgrounds of the east coast, including Newport and Kennebunkport, on your way to cozy Bar Harbor in Maine on Mount Desert Island.
You’ll love it there:
THE BALANCE ROCK INN
Stay at the former cottage of a Scottish railroad tycoon from the early 20th century, Alexander Maitland, and enjoy the views of the ocean and the Balance Rock, a unique off-shore rock formation, The Veranda Bar & Restaurant affords views of the water as you enjoy their outstanding cuisine. BalanceRockInn.com
WEST STREET CAFÉ This café’s fresh contemporary look matches the local seafood brought in from the seafront opposite the restaurant. Come here for your food fix—chowder, lobster and the eponymous Maine Blueberry Pie. WestStreetCafe.com
THRIVE JUICE BAR AND KITCHEN Three local residents saw a gap in the market—a place that serves health-conscious diners and contributes to their sense of well-being and good health—and Thrive Juice Bar and Kitchen was born. With a mission to create delicious raw juices and superfood smoothies like the Blue Mermaid, made with banana, E3Live Blue Majik, Brazil nuts, vegan vanilla protein powder, maca, vanilla extract, pink salt, date and almond milk. Get ready to thrive! ThriveBarHarbor.com
CADILLAC MOUNTAIN Get up before dawn and drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the east coast, and enjoy an amazing sunrise. Coffee afterwards comes highly recommended. NPS.gov/acad
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CARIBOU CLUB If you are friends with or—better yet—a member of the Caribou Club, you’ll be able to dine in one of the most exclusive and storied clubs in the jet-set world. In days past, the club had a telephone hotline to the private jet area of nearby Aspen airport so members could ensure their ride was always ready to go. Modeled in the style of Annabel’s Club in London, the Caribou has a certain je ne sais quois –and why not?! CaribouClub.com
Head for the Rockies Driving to Aspen may not be an idea one would normally have time to consider for pleasure, however, this is the perfect opportunity to experience a once-in-a-lifetime tour. Head west through Pittsburgh to Chicago and then onto Denver via Kansas City. Here are some of the things to look forward to at the destination:
HOTEL ASPEN The dog-friendly Hotel Aspen is a great choice for many reasons, including its prime location in downtown Aspen across from a large park. With local buses that stop across from the hotel every 20 minutes, in no time you can get to the gondola at the base of Aspen Mountain, to Snowmass Village or to the Aspen Highlands resort, where you can catch a bus to the iconic 14,0000-foot Maroon Bells. The rooms are traditional and cozy, some with hot tubs on the balconies and others with a cute stove in the corner for those colder nights. Plus you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, served daily. HotelAspen.com
BOSQ
BETULA ASPEN Located is the heart of Aspen near its fashionable shops and historic sites is Betula Aspen. The cozy yet chic restaurant is on a second-floor space, offerings guests a beautiful view of Ajax Mountain, with indoor and outdoor dining. The main dining room has the ambiance of a place where jetsetters go to be seen—New Yorkers will gravitate here in abundance. Chef Laurent Cantineaux has a storied career, having worked at Guy Savoie before joining Daniel Boulud at Danielle in New York before heading to Venezuela and St. Barths. He saw Aspen as a logical move as his customers in the Caribbean were always discussing going to, coming from, or when they were next heading to Aspen.
This restaurant stands out with its sleek interior featuring whitewashed gray walls made from regional beetle-kill pine. Modern Scandinavian furniture and relaxing banquets make for charming ambiance that engulfs you in the world of Bosq and the surrounding mountains. Even better, Chef C. Barclay Dodge has created an enticing cuisine focusing on a unique and fresh approach. Bosq has strong relationships with the local farmers ensuring the best ingredients go into their dishes. BosqAspen.com
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THE HOTEL JEROME, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION ASPEN It’s no wonder this one is at or near the top of the list of hotels in the jet-set skier’s town of choice. Hotel Jerome, celebrating over 130 years of operation, has seen a number of changes and enhancements to its Aspen resort, most notably the addition of a hidden-in-plain-sight speakeasy experience, Bad Harriet, located inside the neighboring former Aspen Times newspaper building. Chef Rob Zack, who has been with the hotel for some 20 years, continues to apply his culinary artistry to the modern American bistro cuisine served in the main restaurant, Prospect. AubergeResorts.com/HotelJerome
THE ASPEN SNOWMASS COMPANY Located in the town of Snowmass Village near Aspen, Snowmass is the largest of the four Aspen/Snowmass mountains. The mountain is notable for its wide cruiser runs, family-friendly atmosphere, and extensive ski-in/ski-out lodging. The resort also contains several terrain parks, extensive extreme skiing terrain, mogul runs, and gladed terrain. Snowmass has undergone massive changes in the past few years, including a new gondola along with a new Base Village, perfect for even a summertime vacation. AspenSnowMass.com
BELLA's fab 5
Lockdowns End, Summer Fun Begins By Norah Lawlor The summer season is almost in full swing after months of being cooped up during the COVID-19 quarantine. While it might be a while before things are back to “normal,” you can pass the time reading a good book, indulge in luxury caviar, or maybe learn to give yourself a stylish haircut.
THE ARTIST: JACQUES LIEBERMAN Artist Jacques Lieberman is the first artist to create works of art in Adobe Photoshop, ushering in the digital age of art. A World War II Jewish refugee from Antwerp, Belgium, Jacques came to Brooklyn in 1959, where he went to school for and began working as an architectural designer. He later moved to SoHo and painted and sold his own art, making enough to quit his job to become a full-time artist and gallery manager. In 1988, Adobe Photoshop was introduced, and Jacques realized he could use the same color palettes and geometric design capabilities to create colorful pieces of art in a fraction of the time it took him to create a painting. His prints caught the attention of renowned art critics such as Holland Cotter, currently an art critic of the New York Times and maintained his own gallery space on Broome Street selling his art. Jacques is married to chocolatier Maribel Lieberman of MarieBelle New York. JLEditions.com
THE VIRTUAL: XAVIER CRUZ OF BARBA MGB In desperate need of a haircut after quarantine? Xavier Cruz, master stylist and founder of Barba MGB, has you covered. A veteran of the beauty industry for over 30 years, Xavier has launched Quarancuts Virtual Hair School, a complimentary one-on-one video session with Xavier himself. Xavier will be your step-by-step guide through whatever trim, cut, or buzz. Gather your friends or family, grab your scissors, and learn to cut like an expert. Just not too much off the top! BarbaMGB.com
THE GIFT: IKRAA CAVIAR For the ultimate in self indulgence, luxury service Ikraa Caviar will deliver anywhere in the Hamptons or Long Island within four hours of ordering one of their VIP packages. Try IKRAA Caviar on an included mother of pearl spoon that will make you feel like a million bucks. Combined with either the best Brut Champagne or your favorite vodka, it is the ultimate treat. Naturally, goodies such as truffle butter, creme fraiche, and blinis come with your order. IkraaCaviar.com
THE LAWYER: RANDY ZELIN Randy Zelin, a highly sought-after legal commentator for the media, is regularly on Fox News, Fox Business Channel, CNN, CBSN, CNN Headline News, Bloomberg, and Law and Crime. He has been named a New York Super Lawyer from 2011 through 2020, and boasts more than 30 years of experience defending individual and corporate clients in both state and federal courts across the United States. RandyZelinLaw.com
THE BOOK: “GATECRASHER, HOW I HELPED THE RICH BECOME FAMOUS AND RUIN THE WORLD” Ben Widdicombe of AVENUE Magazine has appeared at nearly every gossipworthy venue—from the Oscars and the Hamptons, to the Met Gala and Mara-Lago—and has rubbed elbows with a dizzying array of celebrities (and wannabes). He whisks us past the clipboard and velvet rope to teach us the golden rules of gatecrashing, dishing on dozens of boldface names along the way. The former TMZ, Page 6, and The New York Times writer spills the sensational stories that never made it to print. SimonAndSchuster.com
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Hamptons is
Happening
The Wait is Over… Let the Summer Commence!
his year has seen in search of social activity and a long winter and relaxation on the beaches or slow spring— at the top socially-responsible even for those places of the season. By Norah Lawlor who headed to the Hamptons and started their season early, Although different from albeit in quarantine. As the temperatures soar and the recent years, summer 2020 will finally be fabulous! quarantine restrictions are lifted, this July and August will Expect to see social distancing and also a number of represent the peak of both the summer and the social events moving to calendar slots. Here are some of our season in the Hamptons, which will bring New York players favorites to look forward to…
DINE & PARTY Safely
This season, Southampton Social Club will continue to set the standard of the Hamptons nightlife scene while recognizing the safety concerns of today. Utilizing the exact mantra it launched with 10 years ago, Southampton Social Club offers that “Vintage Supper Club Experience”— the idea that you can join in for an elegant, high-energy dinner, then stick around and enjoy time with friends, bottle service, and—of course—table-side dancing under the stars. The one thing that is required at this time, however, are reservations. With limited space and no ability to have lines or indoor space, outdoor tables are hard to come by. Make plans ahead of time, and then get ready to mask up and dance. SouthamptonSocialClub.com
AL FRESCO DINING Revival
The best dining establishments in the Hamptons have responded to this summer of social distancing with al fresco dining—tables spaced out under the East End sunshine. Soak in the ambience while enjoying some of the best meals and social activity in the Hamptons. The newest arrival on the North Fork’s dining scene is the incarnation of the Upper East Side French bistro classic, Demarchelier Restaurant at the AHEAD Americas 2020 Virtual Award-winning Menhaden Hotel in the charming Village of Greenport. Led by siblings Emily and Benjamin Demarchelier, this restaurant is a family affair that builds on the legacy of the Demarchelier family’s eatery in New York. Popular dishes include the Steak Tartare appetizer, and the Duck a l’Orange and Moules Mariniére entrees. The traditional French menu is paired perfectly with a wide range of predominantly French wines. Demarchelier looks to bring the North Fork of Long Island a taste of France! DemarchelierRestaurant.com
T-Bar Steak and Lounge Southampton, like its sister restaurant on the Upper East Side, offers guests innovative contemporary American cuisine in a warm and inviting ambiance. The outdoor terrace and garden, with outdoor dining spaced sensibly apart, make it the quintessential location for evening cocktails on those warm summer evenings. T-Bar is a newest spin on the classic upscale steak house. The menu features a wide range of dishes, ranging from renditions of classics to refined and inventive plates. 631-283-0202
The all-new Union Sushi & Steak restaurant at 40 Bowden Square in Southampton, NY is open. It’s owned by Southampton Social Club’s Ian Duke and David Hilty, who have teamed up with awardwinning Executive Chef Scott Kampf to create a go-to modern sushi and steak eatery for the Hamptons. For the slightly older crowds that do not want to be bombarded by the twenty-something crowds at Southampton Social Club, Union Sushi & Steak will serve as a place to enjoy cocktails into the wee hours. Bonus: This one is co-located with the contemporary casual Union Burger Bar, which offers an assortment of specialty gourmet burgers that are hormone-, antibiotic-, and additive-free, along with fresh hand-cut fries, maniacal milkshakes and desserts, and an elaborate craft beer and small batch bourbon selection. DineatUnion.com • UnionBurgerBar.com
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Picnic TIME
Claude’s Restaurant has been transformed into The Great American Picnic Place, open from 7am to 7pm daily. The menu consists of all of your favorite breakfasts, as well as sandwiches, salads, soups, and freshly baked sweets. You can take your picnic basket (with rosé or champagne, fruit smoothies, or homemade iced tea) to your favorite table, into the beautifully planted courtyard, on the pool patio, the lawns, to your guest room, or off to Agawam Park. There is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy an old-fashioned picnic. SouthamptonInn.com/Restaurant/
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Bridgehampton’s Topping Rose House Hotel is situated at the end of Main Street, enabling guests to walk and enjoy all that Bridgehampton has to offer. Outdoor dining at the on-site JeanGeorges at Topping Rose House restaurant is available to enjoy amidst the gardens of the property. ToppingRoseHouse.com At the end of the Long Island Rail Road is Montauk and one of the most well-known places to stay and play–The Surf Lodge. In recent seasons, regular live performances have made a visit an essential to listen, dance, drink, and dine. The Surf Lodge also has guest rooms ranging from standard to suites. TheSurfLodge.com The award-winning Southampton Inn is a classic, welcoming haven in the heart of the historic Southampton Village, offering the personal attention of a bed and breakfast with the services and amenities of a hotel. Surrounded by world-renowned beaches and estates and Rockwellesque village life, the Inn is the perfect place to relax, indulge in a romantic rendezvous, or enjoy precious time with the entire family with the Inn’s child-friendly facilities. The Southampton Inn is complying with social distancing rules, mask orders, and CDC cleaning and disinfecting protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the safety of all guests and staff. SouthamptonInn.com
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While COVID-19 has captured the news headlines, cancer remains one of the biggest health scourges of our world. Samuel Waxman M.D. and the team at the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation are fighting an ongoing battle to eradicate cancer by funding research grants for 14 types of cancer. Support their cancer research by participating in the 2020 Hamptons Happening virtual concert and viewing party. WaxmanCancer.org/Events
Get Back TO GOLF Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club
is Westhampton Beach’s best-kept golfing secret, located amongst 2,000 acres of the Pine Barrens. Respected as one of the more challenging courses in the Hamptons, the masterfully designed golf and country club promises exciting activities for the entire family. The Hampton Hills Golf and Country Club’s peaceful, wooded setting allows club members to escape city life and participate in friendly competition against a challenging Par-71 - 148 slope golf course featuring dramatic elevation changes. HamptonHills.com
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Lisa Maysonet leads the Lisa Maysonet Team
at Sotheby’s International Realty. As a real estate broker, owner and investor for 40 years, Lisa’s team members follow suit in experience, talent, and dedication. Their commitment to results comes with an exceptional approach to servicing buyers, sellers, and developers. To date, she has negotiated properties valued at over one billion dollars in the New York City metropolitan area. In addition to being an established top producer in the NYC market, her breadth of knowledge on real estate markets has expanded to include clientele from around the world, including the Hamptons. SothebysHomes.com
Hamptons resident Jean Shafiroff is renowned for her charitable giving and commitment to philanthropy. She chairs numerous galas and hosts many events benefiting several not-for-profit organizations each year, and is the author of “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give,” a book that serves as a practical guide for both the aspiring and seasoned philanthropist, as well as the host of an LTV show on philanthropy. She serves on the boards of six charitable organizations—the New York City Mission Society, Southampton Hospital Association, French Heritage Society, Couture Council (Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology), Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board, and Global Strays. She is an Honorary Trustee of the Jewish Board and served on their board for 28 years. She is also an ambassador for the American Humane Society and is their national spokesperson for their Feeding America program. JeanShafiroff.com
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By Norah Lawlor Everything seems to come alive in the springtime. The parks are in bloom, the snow has melted away, and the air starts to lose its chill as the warmth rolls in. It is a great time of the year to renovate your home, attend a gala, travel across America, or even walk to the theater to see the return of a movie icon.
THE GALA: SAVE VENICE’S BYZANTINE BALL Springtime is gala season in New York City, and one of the most pristine galas is Save Venice’s Byzantine Ball. Along with the Young Friends Steering Committee of Save Venice, philanthropist and activist Lizzie Asher will lead the event. Proceeds from the Byzantine Ball will support many of Save Venice’s missions, including the conservation of Byzantine mosaics in the church of Santa Maria Assunta, Torcello. Founded in response to the floods of 1966 (the worst in recorded history) and incorporated in 1971, Save Venice has since worked tirelessly to preserve, protect, and promote the art and culture of Venice and has funded the conservation of more than 550 projects comprising over 1,000 individual artworks. SaveVenice.org
THE EXPERT: JEFF STREICH OF PRIME RENOVATIONS Looking to remodel your home this season? Owner Jeff Streich of the NYC-based Prime Renovations has all your remodeling and renovation solutions. Founded in 2004, Prime Renovations’ mission is to make the process a great experience for clients. This general construction firm integrates design, realistic costing, construction, and construction management, working on both residential and commercial projects. With more than 150 completed projects, Jeff ’s attention to detail has positioned him and his firm as one of the premier residential remodeling firms in NYC. PrimeRenovationsNYC.com
THE EVENT: THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE Thunder Over Louisville 2020 is the annual kickoff event of the Kentucky Derby Festival. It features one of the nation’s top air shows and one of the largest fireworks shows in North America. More than 500,000 festival fans gather for a rare opportunity to watch 40 flying acts soaring over downtown Louisville and the Ohio River in a one-day fly-by extravaganza. This Year, WDRB Media (FOX Affiliate) holds exclusive rights to broadcast the entire festival day live and stream it worldwide, including the half-hour-long fireworks show finale. WDRB Media is owned and operated by Block Communications, Inc., under the leadership of Allan Block, president, CEO, and chairman of the board. Thunder Over Louisville 2020 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, and is now in its 29th year of operation. WDRB.com • ThunderOverLouisville.org
THE MOVIE: “NO TIME TO DIE” The name is Bond, James Bond, and “No Time to Die” is the 25th installment in the iconic film franchise. The film stars Daniel Craig in his fifth and final outing as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. After leaving active service for a tranquil life in Jamaica, the famous spy is recruited by Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, to find a missing scientist. When it becomes apparent the scientist was abducted, Bond finds himself hot on the trail of a mysterious villain, who’s armed with a dangerous new technology. Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist, Billie Eilish, performs the theme song to the film, which will be released on April 10, 2020. 007.com/No-Time-To-Die THE PLACE: THE SNOW LODGE, ASPEN, COLORADO If you’re not ready to let go of ski time, look no further than visiting the new Snow Lodge in Aspen, Colorado. The Surf Lodge, the East End hotspot known for its concerts, lobster rolls, and Saturday night parties, has opened “The Snow Lodge” in the old Shlomo’s restaurant at the base of Aspen Mountain. Open for lunch, dinner, and après ski fun, The Snow Lodge serves contemporary American cuisine, procuring produce from local farms and ranches. With the retro ski design in mind, The Snow Lodge has both a cozy indoor chalet-style restaurant as well as an outdoor patio. TheSnowLodge.com
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6 FABULOUS TRAVEL EXPERIENCES with
Welcome to the 2020s! Starting a new decade creates the opportunity to think afresh about new travel experiences and destinations. With a nod to the last century and its “Roaring Twenties,” here is a mix of classic and contemporary travel destinations for your consideration.
The Spiritual: Attend Easter Mass in Rome
Travel can often be about mental stimulation or physical experience, but some journeys can be spiritually nurturing too. Why not travel to Rome, Italy, and experience the Easter Mass in Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020) at 10 a.m. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it remains an iconic spiritual experience in a city rich in history. The mass requires tickets (which are free but ideally should be applied for in advance from the Prefecture of the Papal Household). Stay at one of the top hotels such as the St. Regis, Rome, which recently completed a $45 million renovation. Alternatively, consider Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Russie. Vatican.va
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Experience LA Like a Hollywood Star: Stay at The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Think of the Golden Age of Hollywood and immediately the blue skies, palm trees, and celluloid legends inhabiting Beverly Hills spring to mind. During the annual winter awards season comprising the Golden Globes, Grammys, and Oscars, the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills becomes the focal point for celebrity-spotting or meeting the power players that define the industry. The hotel has a number of innovative wellness suites featuring specialist air filtration and housekeeping protocols to ensure as natural an environment as possible for rest. Yoga mats and exercise equipment are provided in the rooms; some suites even have a massage chair or Peloton bicycle. Should you need more, the fitness facilities are first-class with some of the latest equipment such as the Peloton bicycle and Hydrow rowing machine. After all, looking like a celebrity takes a lot of work! FourSeasons.com
Anchors Away: Go Boating at the Palm Beach International Boat Show Indulge your Gatsby-esque tendencies and travel to Florida this March for the 35th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show (March 26-29), running concurrently for the first time with the Superyacht Show Palm Beach (March 26-28) at the nearby Flagler Museum. This year, the show will exhibit some $1.2 billion worth of yachts ranging in size from eight feet in length to over 300 feet. With VIP receptions and events around the show, it is an ideal way to enjoy a nautical adventure, evaluate purchasing your own boat, or meet someone who already has one. Stay at best-kept secret, the Hilton West Palm Beach, and bask in the sunshine. PBBoatShow.com SuperYachtShowPalmBeach.com Hilton.com 105
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Take a Classic Voyage: Cunard Lines Queen Mary 2 The ocean liner Queen Mary 2 is a unique ship designed for a single purpose—to cross the Atlantic Ocean in just about any conditions in five-star comfort. QM2, as she is known, replaced the iconic Queen Elizabeth II and sails from Southampton, England, to New York in seven days and total comfort. The ocean liner has some 15 restaurants and bars afloat along with a Canyon Ranch spa and gym, a planetarium, a near-10,000 book library, and of course, the famous White Star service ethic that will make every passenger feel like an extra in a “Downton Abbey” movie afloat. For the price of a high-end Business Class or First Class ticket on an airline, why not spend a week and adjust mentally and physically to a visit to the other side of the pond? Cunard.com
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Enjoy a White Gold Mecca: Aprés Ski with the Beau Monde in Aspen In the early 1900s, Switzerland, the French Alps, Southern Germany, and the Dolomites of Northern Italy were the social center for winter sports and socializing. Fast forward into the new millennium and Aspen, Colorado, has firmly established itself among the world’s top apres-ski scenes alongside fabulous skiing. The Aspen Skiing Company manages the four resorts in and surrounding Aspen—Ajax Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk. With hotels such as the iconic Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort, bars like Bad Harriet, and restaurants that include Betula, Bosq, The Snow Lodge, and the Caribou Club—celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020—it’s time to pack that ski gear. AspenSnowMass.com
The Best of Both Worlds: Urban Chic + British Countryside at the Soho Farm House in Oxfordshire Made famous as the meeting point for Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle, the Soho Farmhouse is the first country cousin of famed private members club Soho House. With some 25 locations worldwide and rumored to be doubling in size globally, this farmhouse in the Oxfordshire countryside combines the chic vibe of Soho House with a country setting on a 100-acre estate. Amenities include a pub, the mill room, and restaurants Pen Yen, offering Japanese cuisine, and the Little Bell. SohoFarmhouse.com 107
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The new year is a perfect time to shake up your routine. From reworking your body through Pilates to redesigning your home, here are five refreshing ways to dynamically dive into 2020.
THE TRAINER: ANNA CLARK Here’s the way to stick to your get-in-shape resolution: Anna Clark, Master Trainer at NeXa Pilates. Boasting more than 16 years experience teaching Pilates, yoga, personal training, and dance, Anna’s Upper-West Side, NYC studio is the place to make it happen. There’s not only a diverse team of trainers, but also a group fitness studio and spa with a range of services, including an infrared sauna—all the rage! NexaPilates.com
THE HIDEAWAY: THE VALLEY ROCK INN & MOUNTAIN CLUB Located an hour from Manhattan, The Valley Rock Inn sits in the village of Sloatsburg at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, where it is surrounded by 70,000 acres of parkland, trails, and lakes in every direction from Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest. The property is comprised of 12 historic house and barn buildings that form a wall around an interior garden, in turn creating a protected oasis. There are also four renovated guesthouses consisting of 17 bedrooms and 16 baths, an organic market, and two restaurants that source organic produce from organic farm fields in the Hudson Valley. The Inn is also a fitness-focused property with facilities that include a 75-foot swimming pool, a 7,000-square-foot gym, and activities like guided hiking, biking, and kayaking. ValleyRockInn.com
THE GURU: GALE SITOMER OF GALE SITOMER DESIGN Why not rejuvenate the most important spaces in your life this coming year? Bring a fresh, new look into your home or office and boost your sense of well-being and productivity with Gale Sitomer. Her focus starts from the perspective of timeless design cues, aiming to balance subtle colors with the objective of improving comfort and functionality. Gale’s design aesthetic also harnesses space-planning with a focus on balancing architectural elements and lighting, which she says, are as integral to the process as choices of furniture, fabric, and color. GSitomerDesign.com
THE INDULGENCE: LE LIFT PARISIENNE AT THE RESCUE SPA For anyone in search of the ultimate luxury pampering treatment, Le Lift Parisienne, which utilizes Biologique Recherche products, is considered among NYC’s crème de la crème spas. Combining both the Le Lift and Le Remodeling experiences, Le Lift Parisienne leaves your face, neck, and chest more refined, plumped, and lifted than you could ever think possible. Its supreme exfoliating, repairing, and toning features produce some of the most intense, jaw-dropping results, and the 90-minute duration means you can sit back and thoroughly relax. RescueSpa.com
THE EVENT: THE 92ND ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS The 92nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films of 2019 and take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Mark your calendar for February 9, 2020, and plan to sit back, relax, and root for your favorite films of last year to bring home the Oscar. Oscars.org/Oscars
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REINVENT YOURSELF Forget routine trips to the neighborhood spin class. Rejuvenate in the coming year by traveling to six of the best world-renowned spas, all located in luxe destinations.
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Switzerland—Le Spa Valmont, Geneva Start out at Le Spa Valmont at the Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva, and breath freely amidst the fresh mountain air of Switzerland. Boasting the largest private indoor swimming pool in Geneva and a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment managed by Olympian Cedric Grand, Le Spa is known for its lavish offerings. Experience the Signature massage or the Valmont hydration facial, “Source of Bisses.” Kempinski.com/en/geneva/grand-hotelgeneva/luxury-spa
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Wellness Suite at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Want to travel and maintain your health and wellness while on the road? Book one of the recently unveiled wellness suites at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. The suites have been holistically designed to offer a complete wellness experience, starting with the products used to clean the suite itself, through a state-of-the-art air purification system and dechlorinator in the shower, to the in-suite amenities from LATHER, welcome video by Deepak Chopra, and a circadian lighting system. Delight your taste buds with the all plant-based menu curated by leading vegan chef Matthew Kenney, and another menu approved by the Cleveland Clinic. The spa privileges will have you leaving the hotel with a measure of newfound wellness and some regret your stay cannot be extended longer. FourSeasons.com/LosAngeles/
JET-SET WELLNESS Monaco—Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo
Go to Jet-Set Monaco on the Cote D’Azur and set course for a water treatment at Les Thermes Marins. Try the La Prairie Platinum Ultimate Youth Treatment or a Seaweed Wrap to help rid the body of toxins, just in time for dinner at L’Hirondelle, whose menu combines health with gourmet flavors. Then enjoy an evening’s entertainment at Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo nightclub before re-booking your next appointment. MonteCarloSBM.com/en/wellness-sport-monaco/ thermes-marins-monte-carlo
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Villa Mangiacane, Florence, Tuscany, Italy For those looking to relax in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Villa Mangiacane is a striking 15th century property built by the Machiavelli Family and bearing the unmistakable hand of the Renaissance master, Michelangelo. Recently named as one of the top 30 hotels in Italy at the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Villa Mangiacane is set within 600 acres of flourishing vineyards and olive groves, and offers 28 individually-designed rooms and suites. In-house guests have access to the estate’s private Nadushka Spa with its stunning marble interior and range of pools, fitness, and treatment facilities. A stay at Mangiacane offers an unrivaled Tuscan tranquility and pampering for the body, mind, and soul. Mangiacane.com/en/experience
THE FAST EXPERIENCE
Germany—Buchinger Wilhelmi, Uberlingen
Time to lose that excess weight? Head to Germany for a world-famous program that is more luxe than would appear. The Buchinger Wilhelmi program has been around for more than 100 years and aims to reset your digestion by first reducing and then gradually reintroducing nutrition to the body over a period of several days, combined with spa treatments, physical therapy, and beauty treatments. Buchinger-Wilhelmi.com/en/
GO RED USA Body & Soul Adventures in the Redwoods, CA
Join the Body & Soul Adventures Monterey Bay Adventure and spend a full week or weekend in a small group amidst the forest with a focus on exercise, health, and diet. Tie the experience back to your own goals and motivations, while practicing the Japanese art of “forest bathing.” BodySoulAdventures.com
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Union Burger Bar Sharing space with the all-new Union Sushi & Steak is Southampton’s contemporary casual dining hotspot Union Burger Bar. This restaurant is primed to serve your inner (and actual) child with an assortment of specialty gourmet burgers (all are hormone, anti-antibiotic, and additive free), fresh hand-cut fries, and delicious milkshakes and desserts. Adults will appreciate the elaborate craft beer and small batch bourbon selection. The outdoor patio and bar offers plentiful seating. 40 Bowden Square. www.unionburgerbar.com
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Starr Boggs A staple of the West Hampton dining scene since the early 1980s, the restaurant is renowned for its local fish specialties, dry-aged prime beef that is cut on the premises, and world-class wine list. While the dining room is spacious, an outdoor patio offers perfect summer dining. Starr recently partnered with former employees Jack and Heather Clark to ensure his restaurant legacy would continue. 6 Parlato Drive. www.starrboggs.com
T-Bar Southampton Like its well-loved sister restaurant on the UES, 75 Main T-Bar Southampton This Southampton offers guests innovabreakfast, lunch, and tive Contemporary dinner dining staple American cuisine in is known for its a warm and inviting summer season ambiance. The adpeople-watching dition of the outdoor and as a yearterrace and garden to round destinaT-BAR SOUTHAMPTON provide sensibly-spaced tion. Owner Zach outdoor dining now make Erdem rejuvenated this a quintessential location this eatery by combining for evening cocktails on those the classic style of the Hampwarm summer nights. The menu features tons with the enticing elements of a wide range of dishes, such as Crispy New York City nightlife. 75 Main’s Sushi, Black Angus Porterhouse, and menu is expertly crafted by awardCrusted Tuna. 268 Elm Street. winning Executive Chef Mark Militello. www.tbar2gosouthampton.com 75 Main Street. www.75main.com
QUOGUE OUTDOOR DINING Dockers Widely considered one of the premier surf ‘n’ turf spots on the East End, the marina-based restaurant boasts no less than three waterside bars, two lounges, an eclectic mix of fresh seafood, steaks, and lobster juxtaposed with a backdrop of stunning Hamptons sunsets. Dockers has a vacation feel with its casual, relaxing, and friendly environment. 94 Dune Road. www.dockerswaterside.com
Sant Ambroeus This elegant European style café has a beautiful ambiance both inside and outside. The interior dining room is furnished with ivory leather banquettes and iconic black-and-white striped chairs. The outdoor area offers a vine-covered SANT AMBROEUS patio delightfully secluded from the buzz of Main Street. Guests can choose from an array of authentic, fine specialties such as the signature vitello tonnato, carpaccio di manzo, and branzino alla griglia. 30 Main Street. www.santambroeus.com The Golden Pear Founded by Restaurateur Keith E. Davis, the Golden Pear has been a Southampton staple on Main Street since 1987. Along with their 75 MAIN sister locations in Bridgehampton and East Hampton, The Golden Pear offers exceptional breakfasts, lunches, and catering, homemade bakery, fresh roasted coffee, and unsurpassed people-watching making daily visits a long-standing Hamptons’ tradition. 99 Main Street. www.goldenpearcafe.com
Claude’s Blu Mar Rain or shine, be sure to visit Claude’s, In its second season, Zach Erdem’s the Southampton Inn’s signature restauMediterranean seafood restaurant features rant. The indoor dining room has been wild seafood from Atlantic, Pacific, expanded through the bar area and and Mediterranean waters part of the ballroom, to allow extra coupled with seasonal local space between tables for social ingredients harvested Stone Creek Inn TUTTO IL GIORNO distancing. For those who Tutto il Giorno at their peak. Open for Regarded as one of wish to continue to dine al A dining hotspot for almost dinner and weekend the modern culinary fresco, Claude’s colorful 10 years, Tutto il Giorno brunch, this locale has destinations of CLAUDE’S AT SOUTHAMPTON INN picnic baskets are loaded is thrilled to be open for outdoor cabanas for Quogue since the with family-friendly, Allal fresco dining on their dining (to accommomid-1990s when American, warm-weather beautiful garden patio or in date social distancing). Chef Christian Mir, classics—like wrapped their indoor space. Open for Menu highlights include a native of Southsandwiches, salads, artilunch and dinner, they serve sharable mezzes, crudos, west France, and sanal cheeses, fresh baked contemporary Italian dishes from and house-made pastas his wife Elaine DiGiabreads, homemade cookNaples and also offer decadent craft along with a selection of grilled como renovated the ies, fresh fruit cocktails. 56 Nugent Street. proteins and historic Victorian building smoothies and www.tuttoilgiorno.com farm vegetables. The with simple yet striking white champagne. 91 Hill restaurant is located décor, this culinary destination Street. www.southampNEW HOTSPOT in the intimate hotel, BLU MAR offers a contemporary French Meditertoninn.com/restaurant/ Harpoon House. Union Sushi & Steak ranean menu and an award-winning wine 136 Main Street. The all-new Union Sushi & Steak restaulist. They are currently open for dinner al Southampton Social Club www.blumarhamptons. rant—launched this summer by the team fresco style on the side lawn serving clasThe institution that sets com that brought you Southampton Social sics such as Provençale Crusted Rack of the bar for the Hamptons’ Club—is a new restaurant experience tarLamb, and the Halibut Nicoise. nightlife scene is ready Southampton geting a clientele that appreciates piano, 405 Montauk Hwy. www.stonecreekinn.com to raise it even higher. Publick House cocktails, conversation, and a classic vibe. While still recognizing the A casual drop-in It’s a lovely place for socially responsible HAMPTON BAYS OUTDOOR DINING safety concerns of today, location where great dining well into the night. Cowfish the Southampton Social food and drinks can 40 Bowden Square. This restaurant combines the best of two Club offers a “Vintage be had year-round, www.dineatunion.com worlds and is open year-round, bringing Supper Club Experience” the Southampton you the delicious marriage of land and sea where friends can enjoy Publick House offers UNION SUSHI & STEAK cuisine. Rustically furnished, the restaurant time together while sharing bottle service patrons the option to enjoy their libations offers steaks, seafood, and sushi with and tableside dancing under the stars. inside or on the patio. The menu features canal views from patio tables. Come for Reservations are required at this time due comfort food dishes such as traditional the cuisine, stay for the live music and to limited space and social distancing. Get fish and chips or prime rib seasoned to cocktails. ready to mask up and dance! perfection; all are made with fresh ingredi258 East Montauk Hwy. 256 Elm Street. ents by the skilled chefs. www.cowfishrestaurant.com www.southamptonsocialclub.com 62 Jobs Lane. www.publick.com continued on next page
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Bringing City Services to the Hamptons & Local Event Venues for Your Fall Celebrations By Norah Lawlor
In recent years, the summer season influx of renters and visitors from the city has made the Hamptons a rendezvous point for the usual suspects. The COVID pandemic led to an early arrival of those with homes and an influx of early renters.. As such, the Hamptons looks increasingly like an extension of the five boroughs. With A change in environment often comes with a longing for things from the past. New York City has the goods and services ready to ship to the sixth borough. We have also compiled a list of venues for your fall celebrations, while you’re hunkered down in the Hamptons.
• FOOD & DRINK Acker Wines The third-generation family wine shop and wine auction site delivers to the Hamptons every Friday. www.ackerwines.com T: 212.787.1700
York City-themed collection, are available on their website. mariebelle.com
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Philippe Chow The best Chinese in New York City is now available in the East End. Philippe Chow offers delivery and catering services to the
Demarchelier Restaurant & the Menhaden Hotel Host your special event at the Upper East Side institution, Demarchelier, now at home in Greenport on the North Fork, co-located with the Menhaden Hotel, nearby the Shelter Island ferry service. If you do not feel like traveling for the evening, book yourself a room at the hotel. T: 631.333.2778 www.demarchelierrestaurant.com
Daniel Boulud With a portion of sales going to help charaoiseries. Menu prices are from $1,350 for 4 and $1,750 for six diners. www.danielbouludkitchen.com T: 212.933.5337 DANIEL BOULUD
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Ess-a-Bagel Regarded as New York City’s best bagel, Ess-a-Bagel has a dedicated website link to order packages of bagels and spreads direct to homes in the Hamptons.. The “Weekender” package includes 12 hand-rolled bagels, 1 and 1/2 lbs. of hand-sliced nova, 1 and 1/2 lbs. of plain or flavored cream cheese, 1/4 lb. capers, choice of chocolate or cinnamon babka and costs $125. www.ess-a-bagel.com T: 212.980.1010 Fresh Direct Get groceries delivered wherever summer finds you. Summer delivery is available May 20- October 11 in the Hamptons and May 21- October 10 in Montauk. Contactless collection occurs at 141 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike Bridgehampton, NY 11932. www.freshdirect.com
Hamptons. Whether you’re looking for its Crispy Duck Salad or Savory Glazed Spare Ribs, Philippe Chow has you covered, complete with a full suite of hors d’oeuvres. www.philippechow.com/store/catering Eli’s Market Eli’s Market offers home-shopping services. Call in, email, or fax your grocery order, and it will handpick your items and deliver them to you 7-days a week.Catering is always available, including special holiday menus that make planning these tradition-driven occasions a snap. www.elizabar.com Lobel’s Lobel’s family butcher shop has been a fixture of the Upper East Side. Through its website, the butcher has made the finest meats available fresh to customers nationwide. www.lobels.com
Baldors Beginning as Balducci’s fruit stand in Greenwich Village in 1946, Baldor has MarieBelle Chocolates maintained its original promise—curate Enjoy delicious chocolates delivered and deliver the right to your home best and freshest from luxury global MARIEBELLE CHOCOLATES foods in the world. chocolate company It’s now one of the MarieBelle New York. largest importers MarieBelle Chocoand distributors of lates’ signature artifresh produce and sanal ganache, lavish specialty foods in truffles, tantalizing the Northeast and chocolate bars and Mid-Atlantic regions. all other products, www.baldorfood.com including their New
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Claude’s & Southampton Inn Plan for that occasion at the quintessentially beautiful Southampton Inn and cater your event at Claude’s restaurant for elegant simplicity. The grounds of Southampton Inn consists of several acres of manicured lawns and gardens, ideal for outdoor gatherings. The ballroom is also available for corporate retreats, meetings, reunions, and destination weddings. www.southamptoninn.com T: 631.283.6500 Southampton Social Club Boasting a huge outdoor garden space, cabanas and space to distance guests, Southampton Social Club has the wellearned reputation for being the No. 1 place to socialize and responsibly enjoy a special day with friends. Each cabana can hold 10 -12 people and is perfect for early evening cocktails and appetizers or for those looking to take in all things Southampton late night. www.southamptonsocialclub.com T: 631.287.1400 T-Bar Southampton As with its sister location on the Upper East Side, T-Bar Southampton, is a new spin on the classic steakhouse. It offers guests outstanding cuisine in a casual, yet elegant space. The outdoor terrace and garden make it the quint- essential location for that special birthday luncheon or any special occasion. It’s outside patio dining is adequately spaced to maintain social distancing. www.tbar2gosouthampton.com
ByRobin Event & Design Management By now, we’re all getting used to Zoom calls and meetings. ByRobin brings professional broadcast skills and technology to the game to create strongly produced and delectable events. Founder Robin Lathrop fuses her passion for art and couture fashion with project management BYROBIN EVENT & expertise to deliver the DESIGN MANAGEMENT ideal day. www.byrobin.com
Carbone Carbone is available for outdoor dining at its all-new pop up location on 230 Elm Street in Southampton. It has a beautiful garden where groups of up to 10 guests can sit in a safe and socially distant environment and enjoy their favorite dishes from Carbone NYC. carbonenewyork.com
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Lawrence Scott Events Larry Scott, founder of Lawrence Scott Events, is well known for his exceptional, one-of-a-kind dinner parties to celebrate the most special events. A Larry Party™ brings families and friends together for life’s most memorable moments and milestones. As the rest of the year will demand more private and at-home, socially-responsible events, Larry’s skill and advice is even more relevant. www.lawrencescottevents.com
The Golden Pear Café Although universally known as the go-to place to rendezvous over a cup of flavored coffee, The Golden Pear is also an excellent events space. Able to provide a fully staffed and equipped catered affair, or a quick delivery of platters and trays, the Golden Pear team specialize in casual elegance. It is uniquely suited to cater business meetings, open houses, bridal showers, brunches, rehearsal dinners, backyard barbeques, beach parties and company picnics. www.goldenpearcafe.com E: ked@goldenpearcafe.com [HS]
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EATALY: A TASTE OF ITALY, DELIVERED Eataly at Home is a curated online food shopping experience that can be delivered to your door on Fridays on 4WVO 1[TIVL QV +WVVMK\QK]\ IVL QV 6 A + 1\ WٺMZ[ K]ZI\ML JW`M[ ÅTTML _Q\P \PM JM[\ WN -I\ITa WZ \PM WX\QWV \W hand-pick each item in the box yourself. Its Built for You JW`M[ _QTT JM ÅTTML \W \PM JZQU _Q\P \PM JM[\ WN XIV\Za produce, fresh pasta and prepared items. Customization options include authentic Italian and local ducts, such as Roi Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Liguria; Afeltra dry pasta from Campania; artisanal
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has been a long, hard year for New York City, but if history has taught us anything, it is that the Big Apple always seems to bounce back. With more pandemic restrictions being lifted, businesses are reopening to cater to the city that never sleeps in these unprecedented times. Some made adjustments to their schedules, and some changed how they service customers, but from salons and hotels to restaurants and food delivery services, all businesses are going the extra mile for New Yorkers. Here are the best deals to enjoy during these unusual times.
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Bigger, Better Deals in the City salumi and formaggi, like prosciutto di parma and parmigiano reggiano; cuts of meat from a local butcher; fresh produce; regional wines; cooking kits for pizza alla pala; pre-prepared dishes and more. Although the delivery service began as a necessity during the pandemic, it is here to stay. eatalyathome.com OCEANS: EXCEPTIONAL SEAFOOD FROM NORTH OF THE BORDER Oceans, a locally-inspired seafood restaurant, was founded by Vancouver’s award-winning Toptable Group with the philosophy of creating a timeless and approachable dining experience. Executive chef Andy Kitko sets the vision for the UMV] ¸ _PQKP Q[ QV[XQZML Ja \PM 8IKQÅK )\TIV\QK and Mediterranean shores — that features the freshest catches available, all accented by seasonal ingredients. oceansnewyork.com MY DARLING IVY: THE HAIR SAVIORS This neighborhood hair salon in Chelsea WٺMZ[ OWWL PIQZ IVL OWWL ^QJM[ <PM PW\\MZ than-tongs salon, owned by Manny Rolon, Mark Bustos and VJ Moscaritola, is again open for business. Whether it’s correcting the selfQVÆQK\ML PIQZ _W]VL[ WN Y]IZIV\QVM WZ ILLQVO life and luster to dull hair, landing on a new everyday look or choosing a style for a special event, Rolon and his team go over every detail _Q\P I ÅVM \WW\P KWUJ mydarlingivy.com HOTEL HAYDEN: MODERN LUXURY IN THE HEART OF CHELSEA A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Hayden is a fashion-forward, QVLMXMVLMV\ JW]\QY]M PW\MT QV \PM PMIZ\ WN Chelsea, just steps from New York City’s Fashion, Flower and Hudson Yards Districts. Hotel Hayden remained open through the pandemic following strict CDC guidelines. The full-service, modern hotel is pet-friendly and sits amid the City’s progressive renaissance and 24/7 bustle. It features all-day dining, a rooftop bar and private meeting and event space. Dining at the Hayden is a relaxed IٺIQZ _Q\P [QOVI\]ZM /ZMMS LQ[PM[ [MZ^ML QV the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and JQ[\ZW 5aSWVW[ *T]M 7ٺMZQVO JZMISNI[\ lunch and dinner daily, both indoors and
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on an outdoor patio, Mykonos Blue serves classic Greek cuisine made with all-natural ingredients. hotelhaydennyc.com S. OTTOMANELLI & SONS MEATS Ottomanelli is the oldest family-owned and -operated meat retailer in New York. The family has been selling high-quality meats IVL _QTL OIUM [QVKM \PM MIZTa ! [ 1\ WٺMZ[ prime cuts and exotic meat, among other products. With many New Yorkers waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic in the Hamptons, Ottomanelli is delivering from the city all the way to Montauk on the East End. It is based in Queens. ottomanelli.com
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EQUINOX HOTEL The urban oasis Equinox Hotel New York has reopened with enhanced safety measures for both O]M[\[ IVL [\I ٺ-Y]QVW` 0W\MT[ PI[ KW]XTML \PM strictest hygiene and cleaning standards in the industry with a tailored approach to well-being. This holistic method delivers a personalized experience for guests, especially as it pertains to health, service and safety. Combining health and luxury, Equinox PI[ JMMV VQKSVIUML ¹\PM Å\\M[\ PW\MT WV Earth.” From its beautifully-designed rooms and facilities to its dynamic Rooftop Terrace ZM[\I]ZIV\ IVL Å\VM[[ KMV\MZ IVL [XI -Y]QVW` Hotels was created for those who rest and play as hard as they work. equinox-hotels.com/nyc
featuring paintings, photography, sculptures and mixed media installations by artists in the advertising industry. The show included artworks by 135 contemporary artists on the 22 screens of the Oculus. mvvoart.com GABRIELA GIL Artist Gabriela Gil connects elements of the immediate present through the use of line, color and rhythm. This combination in her painting ZMÆMK\[ IV ILUQZI\QWV NWZ JW\P VI\]ZM¼[ [WN\VM[[ and the human instinct to connect. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Gil has moved throughout South and North America her entire life. The constant migration has shaped her multicultural perspective and nurtured her interest in art as a way to transcribe her personal experience using a unique visual language. Her studio is based in New York. She will hold her ÅZ[\ [WTW IZ\ M`PQJQ\ [PW_KI[QVO PMZ _WZS WV December 3. gabrielagil.com
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FA S H I O N M A N N U S C R I P T
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AN INSIDER’S VIEW OF THE
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NEW YORK LOS ANGELES MIAMI THE HAMPTONS
TAKE A PEEP AT OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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WHAT FASHION BRANDS MUST DO TO BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE
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t has been a long, hard year for New York City, but if history has taught us anything, it is that the Big Apple always seems to bounce back. With more pandemic restrictions being lifted, businesses are reopening to cater to the city that never sleeps in these unprecedented times. Some made adjustments to their schedules, and some changed how they service customers, but from salons and hotels to restaurants and food delivery services, all businesses are going the extra mile for New Yorkers. Here are the best deals to enjoy during these unusual times.
Eataly: A Taste of Italy Delivered to Your Door Eataly at Home is a curated online food shopping experience that can be delivered to your door on Fridays on Long Island, in Connecticut and in N.Y.C. It offers curated boxes filled with the best of Eataly or the option to hand-pick each item in the box yourself. Its Built for You boxes will be filled to the brim with the best of pantry, produce, fresh pasta and prepared items.
Customization options include authentic Italian and local ducts, such as Roi Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Liguria; Afeltra dry pasta from Campania; artisanal salumi and formaggi, like prosciutto di parma and parmigiano reggiano; cuts of meat from a local butcher; fresh produce; regional wines; cooking kits for pizza alla pala; pre-prepared dishes and more. Although the delivery service began as a necessity during the pandemic, it is here to stay. eatalyathome.com Oceans: Exceptional Seafood North of the Border Oceans, a locally- and globally-inspired seafood restaurant, was founded by Vancouver’s award-winning Toptable Group with the philosophy of creating a timeless and approachable dining experience. Executive chef Andy Kitko sets the vision for the menu — which is Equinox Hotel Electric Lemon Rooftop Terrace
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inspired by the Pacific, Atlantic and Mediterranean shores — that features the freshest catches available, all accented by seasonal ingredients. At press time, the restaurant offered dine-in seating. oceansnewyork.com
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T-Bar Steak & Lounge: Classic Dishes With a Modern Twist Upper East Side hotspot T-Bar Steak & Lounge, which has been warmly embraced by New Yorkers since it first opened its doors in 2007, is noted for its execution of classic dishes. Executive chef Ben Zwicker makes classic steakhouse fare relevant and exciting while also putting his unique twist onto other classic dishes. A meal at T-Bar Steak & Lounge would not be complete without ordering a favorite from The Steak Bar, which features a range of superbly-cooked, certified Black Angus cuts of beef with your choice of steak, béarnaise or poivre sauce. The restaurant has adequately-spaced seating for both indoor and outdoor dining and at press time offered delivery and pickup. tbarnyc.com My Darling Ivy: The Hair Saviors This neighborhood hair salon in Chelsea offers good hair and good vibes. The hotter-thantongs salon, owned by Manny Rolon, Mark Bustos and VJ Moscaritola, is again open for business. Whether it’s correcting the self-inflicted hair wounds of quarantine or adding life and luster to dull hair, landing on a new everyday look or choosing a style for a special event, Rolon and his team go over every detail with a finetooth comb. mydarlingivy.com ©Eataly T-Bar Bone in Ribeye ©T-Bar
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moved throughout South and North America her entire life. The constant migration has shaped her multicultural perspective and nurtured her interest in art as a way to transcribe her personal experience using a unique visual language. Her first creative expressions were in ballet and modern dance, and she later evolved to other mediums including photography, sculpture and painting. Her studio is based in New York. She will hold her first solo art exhibit showcasing her work on December 3. gabrielagil.com
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Hotel Hayden: Modern Luxury in the Heart of Chelsea A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Hayden is a fashion-forward, independent boutique hotel in the heart of Chelsea, just steps from New York City’s Fashion, Flower and Hudson Yards Districts. Hotel Hayden remained open through the pandemic following strict CDC guidelines. The full-service, modern hotel is pet-friendly and sits amid the City’s progressive renaissance and 24/7 bustle. It features all-day dining, a rooftop bar and private meeting and event space. Dining at the Hayden is a relaxed affair, with signature Greek dishes served in the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bistro, Mykonos Blue. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, both indoors and on an outdoor patio, Mykonos Blue serves classic Greek cuisine made with all-natural ingredients. hotelhaydennyc.com S. Ottomanelli & Sons Meats: Third Generation Quality Meat Retailer Ottomanelli is the oldest family-owned and -operated meat retailer in New York. The family has been selling high-quality meats and wild game since the early 1900s. It offers prime cuts and exotic meat, among other products. With many New Yorkers waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic in the Hamptons, Ottomanelli is delivering from the city all the way to Montauk on the East End. It is based in Queens. ottomanelli.com Equinox Hotel: The Fitness Capital of New York City The urban oasis Equinox Hotel New York has reopened with enhanced safe-
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ty measures for both guests and staff. Equinox Hotels has coupled the strictest hygiene and cleaning standards in the industry with a tailored approach to well-being. This holistic method delivers a personalized experience for guests, especially as it pertains to health, service and safety. Combining health and luxury, Equinox has been nicknamed “the fittest hotel on Earth.” From its beautifully-designed rooms and facilities to its dynamic Rooftop Terrace restaurant and fitness center and spa, Equinox Hotels was created for those who rest and play as hard as they work. equinox-hotels.com/nyc/
Domenico Vacca: The Luxury Fashion Designer Luxury men’s and women’s fashion designer Domenico Vacca has reopened his flagship store on Madison Avenue. Born in Italy, Vacca‘s family has been deeply-rooted in the craft of fashion for decades. In 2002, Vacca launched his own label and opened his flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York, spearheading the sartorial trend in fashion. Vacca launched a total lifestyle collection for men and women by combining the best of Italian craftsmanship, superb fabrics and an impeccable fit with a contemporary Italian cut. The Domenico Vacca label is sometimes known as the “Ferrari of clothing.” domenicovacca.com
MvVO Art: The Digital Show Continues While the Ad Art Show at the Oculus in the Westfield World Trade Center is over, the show continues; the art is for sale on the MvVO Art Artsy gallery. The Ad Art Show 2020 was an innovative, all-digital contemporary art show featuring paintings, photography, sculptures and mixed media installations by artists in the advertising industry. The show included artworks by 135 contemporary artists on the 22 screens of the Oculus. mvvoart.com Gabriela Gil: The Up & Coming Artist to Know Artist Gabriela Gil connects elements of the immediate present through the use of line, color and rhythm. This combination in her painting reflects an admiration for both nature’s softness and the human instinct to connect. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Gil has
Gabriela Gil ©Gabriela Gil
OCTOBER 2020
FA S H I O N M A N N U S C R I P T
THE
SUSTAINABILITY
ISSUE
AN INSIDER’S VIEW OF THE
FASHION INDUSTRY STRATEGIES TO REDUCE YOUR BAD FASHION HABITS
INSIDE
NEW YORK LOS ANGELES MIAMI THE HAMPTONS
PLUS:
NYFW AND ITS PANDEMIC INNOVATIONS
LIM PROFESSOR ANDREA KENNEDY ON CIRCULARITY
Thinking Small & Sustainable AN ECO-CONSCIOUS LOOK BOOK
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EAST END IS STILL
BOOMING THIS FALL BY NORAH BRADFORD
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ith the delayed start to the Summer 2020 season, the East End will continue its momentum of being the place to be post-quarantine, as there are plenty of things to do, visit and see this fall. From hosting small gatherings to enjoying the finest dining hotspots or having the best in fashion dropped off to your front door, the Hamptons season is far from over.
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Extraordinary Event Planning Lawrence Scott Events Larry Scott, the founder of Lawrence Scott Events, is well-known for his exceptional, one-of-a-kind dinner parties to celebrate the most special events. A Larry Party brings families and friends together for life’s
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most memorable moments and milestones, the company said. As the rest of the year will have more private and at-home, socially-responsible events, Larry’s skill — and advice — is even more relevant. lawrencescottevents.com
ByRobin Event & Design Management
of the Southampton Social Club and Union Burger Bar, unveiled the East End’s hottest new dining destination: Union Sushi & Steak, a modern take on the steakhouse. The yearround restaurant fuses the energy of a supper club from the days of old with a modern ambiance. The delectable menu features dry-aged steaks courtesy of Niman Ranch in Colorado, and the assorted fresh sushi and sashimi menu is both enticing and inventive. dineatunion.com
Demarchelier Restaurant & the Menhaden Hotel Host your special event at the Upper East Side institution Demarchelier — which is now also at home in Greenport on the North Fork, co-located with the Menhaden Hotel. If you do not feel like traveling for the evening, book yourself a room at the hotel. demarchelierrestaurant.com
Robin Lathrop
By now, you may well have participated in or discussed the joys of virtual events — even with your phone or computer screen divided up into boxes with a cacophony of noise. ByRobin brings professional broadcast skills and technology to the game to create strongly-produced and delectable events. Founder Robin Lathrop fuses her passion for art and couture fashion with project management expertise to deliver the ideal day. byrobin.com Dining & Social Union Sushi & Steak Ian Duke and partner David Hilty, the owners Union Sushi & Steak
Claude’s & Southampton Inn Plan for the occasion at the quintessentially beautiful Southampton Inn, and cater your event at Claude’s restaurant for elegant simplicity itself. The Inn’s grounds consist of several acres of manicured lawns and gardens, ideal for outdoor gatherings. The ballroom is also available for corporate retreats, meetings, reunions and destination weddings. southamptoninn.com Southampton Social Club Boasting a huge outdoor garden space, cabanas and space to distance guests, Southampton Social Club has the well-earned reputation for being the No. 1 place to socialize and responsibly enjoy a special day with friends. Each cabana can hold 10 to 12 people and is perfect for early evening cocktails and appetizers. southamptonsocialclub.com T-Bar Southampton As with its sister location on the Upper East Side, T-Bar Southampton is a new spin on the classic steakhouse. T-Bar Southampton
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offers guests outstanding cuisine in a casual yet elegant space, and the outdoor terrace and garden make it the quintessential location for evening cocktails on those breezy fall evenings. T-Bar Southampton’s outside patio dining is adequately spaced to maintain social distancing. T-Bar Southampton is also offering takeout options. tbar2gosouthampton.com Something Sweet MarieBelle Chocolates Enjoy delicious chocolates delivered right to your home from luxury global chocolate company MarieBelle New York. MarieBelle Chocolates’ signature artisanal ganache, lavish truffles, tantalizing chocolate bars and all other products, including their New York City-themed collection, are available on its website. mariebelle.com Charitable Causes Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic The 22nd Annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic, benefitting cancer research, will take place on October 8 at Maidstone Golf Club in East Hampton. The annual event is hosted by famed radio and television golf commentator Ann Liguori. The tournament raises money and awareness for organizations such as St. Jude’s, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation and Kids Need More. It also supports mentorship programs in sports media. annliguori.com/anns-charity-golf-event/ Style, Delivered Bergdorf Goodman The top retailer is offering a same-day delivery by courier service at no additional charge for a
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selected range of items which, if ordered by 12 p.m. Monday to Friday, will be delivered that evening. bergdorfgoodman.com
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Louis Vuitton LVMH offers same-day delivery to the Hamptons Thursday through Saturday. Place an order by noon and receive it between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the same day. Clients have to call the New York Fifth Avenue store at (212) 758-8877 to shop items available for same-day delivery to the Hamptons. us.louisvuitton.com Saks Fifth Avenue Saks boasts same-day, contactless delivery service to the Hamptons for $25 off the latest fashion and beauty products. Service is available for most products in the Saks New York Flagship store and to customers with addresses in Amagansett, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Montauk, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Southampton, Wainscott, Westhampton and Water Mill. saksfifthavenue.com
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JUNE 2020
FA S H I O N M A N N U S C R I P T
AN INSIDER’S VIEW OF THE
FASHION
THE
DIGITAL ISSUE
INDUSTRY
INSIDE:
Why eyewear company Zenni has gotten more business with store closures
READ SUSTAINABILITY INSIGHTS from two
up-and-coming brands
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EAST END IS STILL
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ith the delayed start to the Summer 2020 season, the East End will continue its momentum of being the place to be post-quarantine, as there are plenty of things to do, visit and see this fall. From hosting small gatherings to enjoying the finest dining hotspots or having the best in fashion dropped off to your front door, the Hamptons season is far from over.
T-bar outdoor lounge
Extraordinary Event Planning Lawrence Scott Events Larry Scott, the founder of Lawrence Scott Events, is well-known for his exceptional, one-of-a-kind dinner parties to celebrate the most special events. A Larry Party brings families and friends together for life’s
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most memorable moments and milestones, the company said. As the rest of the year will have more private and at-home, socially-responsible events, Larry’s skill — and advice — is even more relevant. lawrencescottevents.com
ByRobin Event & Design Management
of the Southampton Social Club and Union Burger Bar, unveiled the East End’s hottest new dining destination: Union Sushi & Steak, a modern take on the steakhouse. The yearround restaurant fuses the energy of a supper club from the days of old with a modern ambiance. The delectable menu features dry-aged steaks courtesy of Niman Ranch in Colorado, and the assorted fresh sushi and sashimi menu is both enticing and inventive. dineatunion.com
Demarchelier Restaurant & the Menhaden Hotel Host your special event at the Upper East Side institution Demarchelier — which is now also at home in Greenport on the North Fork, co-located with the Menhaden Hotel. If you do not feel like traveling for the evening, book yourself a room at the hotel. demarchelierrestaurant.com
Robin Lathrop
By now, you may well have participated in or discussed the joys of virtual events — even with your phone or computer screen divided up into boxes with a cacophony of noise. ByRobin brings professional broadcast skills and technology to the game to create strongly-produced and delectable events. Founder Robin Lathrop fuses her passion for art and couture fashion with project management expertise to deliver the ideal day. byrobin.com Dining & Social Union Sushi & Steak Ian Duke and partner David Hilty, the owners Union Sushi & Steak
Claude’s & Southampton Inn Plan for the occasion at the quintessentially beautiful Southampton Inn, and cater your event at Claude’s restaurant for elegant simplicity itself. The Inn’s grounds consist of several acres of manicured lawns and gardens, ideal for outdoor gatherings. The ballroom is also available for corporate retreats, meetings, reunions and destination weddings. southamptoninn.com Southampton Social Club Boasting a huge outdoor garden space, cabanas and space to distance guests, Southampton Social Club has the well-earned reputation for being the No. 1 place to socialize and responsibly enjoy a special day with friends. Each cabana can hold 10 to 12 people and is perfect for early evening cocktails and appetizers. southamptonsocialclub.com T-Bar Southampton As with its sister location on the Upper East Side, T-Bar Southampton is a new spin on the classic steakhouse. T-Bar Southampton
Ann Liguori
offers guests outstanding cuisine in a casual yet elegant space, and the outdoor terrace and garden make it the quintessential location for evening cocktails on those breezy fall evenings. T-Bar Southampton’s outside patio dining is adequately spaced to maintain social distancing. T-Bar Southampton is also offering takeout options. tbar2gosouthampton.com Something Sweet MarieBelle Chocolates Enjoy delicious chocolates delivered right to your home from luxury global chocolate company MarieBelle New York. MarieBelle Chocolates’ signature artisanal ganache, lavish truffles, tantalizing chocolate bars and all other products, including their New York City-themed collection, are available on its website. mariebelle.com Charitable Causes Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic The 22nd Annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic, benefitting cancer research, will take place on October 8 at Maidstone Golf Club in East Hampton. The annual event is hosted by famed radio and television golf commentator Ann Liguori. The tournament raises money and awareness for organizations such as St. Jude’s, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation and Kids Need More. It also supports mentorship programs in sports media. annliguori.com/anns-charity-golf-event/ Style, Delivered Bergdorf Goodman The top retailer is offering a same-day delivery by courier service at no additional charge for a
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selected range of items which, if ordered by 12 p.m. Monday to Friday, will be delivered that evening. bergdorfgoodman.com
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Louis Vuitton LVMH offers same-day delivery to the Hamptons Thursday through Saturday. Place an order by noon and receive it between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the same day. Clients have to call the New York Fifth Avenue store at (212) 758-8877 to shop items available for same-day delivery to the Hamptons. us.louisvuitton.com Saks Fifth Avenue Saks boasts same-day, contactless delivery service to the Hamptons for $25 off the latest fashion and beauty products. Service is available for most products in the Saks New York Flagship store and to customers with addresses in Amagansett, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Montauk, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Southampton, Wainscott, Westhampton and Water Mill. saksfifthavenue.com
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Vol. 6 #5 | July/August 2020
DIVE INTO SUMMER! making Waves in The hampTons + JeRsey shoRe
TRAVEL
Road TRipping To The FingeR lakes
WELLNESS
Relax! WoRld-Class spa TReaTmenTs
ENTERTAINMENT
laTesT sTReaming + dRive-in movies
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A TRIP FOR ALL REASONS THE HAMPTONS & JERSEY SHORE: TWO PERFECT ESCAPES
The sizzle of a barbecue grill, melting ice cream cones, the sound of music floating out an open car window, the first taste of chilled wine or an ice cold brew are just some of the charms linked to summer. You will also experience beautiful landscapes, the relaxing outdoors, and just-picked summer foods. So, whether you are looking to head to Long Island’s East End or Jersey’s shorelines, we’ve got you covered. In fact, throughout this issue, you will find fun ways to soak up the sun on the perfect summer getaway—in a safe environment. With most destinations open and ready for visitors, public and private establishments are now following CDC protocols for making the 2020 summer season a successful one.
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SUNNY DAYS WITH GLITZ & GLAM By Norah Lawlor
ith its flower-lined hamlets, high-end boutiques, and excellent restaurants, the Hamptons are an ideal summer getaway with endless attractions for anyone to escape the city life with a side of glitz and glamour. Long Island’s East End has become especially popular among celebrities and affluent New Yorkers who are drawn to its relaxed vibe. This playground is known as the Hamptons encompassing Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, and Montauk. SOUTHAMPTON
The first of the South Fork Hamptons, it’s the closest geographically from New York on the LIE or Long Island Railroad. Originally, it was settlers from Massachusetts who established the Town of Southampton in 1640 after purchasing the land from Shinnecock Indians. STAY Southampton Inn The award-winning classic haven is situated in the heart of the historic Southampton Village, offering the personal attention of a bed & breakfast with the services and amenities of a hotel. The Southampton Inn has taken to heart its desire to care for their guests, thoroughly implementing social distancing rules, mask orders, and CDC cleaning and disinfecting protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the safety of guests and staff alike. Surrounded by world-renowned beaches and estates and Rockwellesque village life, the inn is the perfect place to relax, indulge in a romantic rendezvous, or enjoy precious time with the entire family with the inn’s child-friendly facilities. Info: southamptoninn.com.
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DINE T-Bar Steak & Lounge Southampton Like its Upper East Side sister restaurant, the Southampton branch offers guests innovative Contemporary American cuisine in a warm and inviting ambiance. The outdoor terrace and garden, with dining spaced sensibly apart, will make it the quintessential location for evening cocktails on those warm summer evenings. The menu features a wide range of dishes from renditions of classics, to refined and inventive plates. Info: Call 631-283-0202 for reservations. Union Sushi & Steak The all-new restaurant makes its debut this summer! Launched by the team that brought Southampton Social Club to the forefront, Union Sushi & Steak has been created to be the go-to, year-around, modern sushi, and steak experience specifically for a Hamptons audience. Aimed at a clientele looking for a place to enjoy cocktails, good conversation and a classic vibe with additions such as a piano and good socially responsible dining well into the wee hours. Info: dineatunion.com. Union Burger Bar For those who crave a comfort-food break, here’s your place. Choose from a menu of specialty gourmet burgers: hormone, anti-antibiotic and additive-free, fresh handcut fries, delicious milkshakes, and desserts. And, of course, there’s an elaborate craft beer and small-batch bourbon selection. Info: unionburgerbar.com. Claude’s The popular restaurant has been transformed into The Great American Picnic Place, daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Menus consist of all of your favorite breakfasts as well as sandwiches, salads, soups, and freshly baked sweets. You can take your picnic basket (a traditional wicker basket with 21st-century insulation—with a bottle of Rose or Champagne, fruit smoothies, or home-made iced tea to outdoor seating in the beautifully planted courtyard, pool patio, the lawn or nearby Agawam Park. Enjoy your old-fashioned picnic—Hamptons style! Info: southamptoninn/restaurant.
DO Southampton Social Club This season, SSC is setting the standard for the Hamptons nightlife. Re-inventing the concept that it launched a decade ago, SSC offers the Vintage Supper Club Experience. Savor an elegant, high-energy dining experience and then remain to enjoy time with friends, bottle service and, of course, dancing under the stars at a pre-arranged table with your selected friends, family, and VIPs. The key ingredient this Summer 2020 at SSC is a reservation since space is limited. Time to mask and dance up! Info: southamptonsocialclub.com.
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DAY TRIPPING Taking a ride to the North Fork? The newest arrival to the North Fork’s dining scene is the latest incarnation of the Upper East Side French bistro classic, Demarchelier Restaurant at the Menhaden Hotel in the charming Village of Greenport. Led by Emily and Benjamin Demarchelier, this restaurant is a family affair, that builds on the legacy of the Demarchelier family’s eatery in New York which served popular dishes include the Steak Tartare appetizer, and the Duck a L’Orange and Moules Mariniere entrées for over 25 years to a dedicated following. Their traditional French menu is paired perfectly with a wide range of predominantly French wines. Demarchelier looks to bring the North Fork of Long Island a taste of France! Info: demarchelierrestaurant.com. Demarchelier Dish ©Demarchelier
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Between Southampton and East Hampton and close to Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, whose name is an improvement on the original Bullhead, was re-named for the bridge built across Sagg Pond by the early settlers linking Sagaponack and Mecox. STAY The Bridgehampton Inn Enjoy one of the splendid 12 rooms at this boutique inn, from the family behind Loaves & Fishes food store. The inn’s restaurant is helmed by Executive Chef Brian Szostak, whose commitment to variety and seasonal ingredients is essential to every menu dish. Info: bridgehamptoninn.com. Pierre’s Bridgehampton
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DINE Pierre’s Since 2002, Pierre Weber, a fifth-generation baker, has kept his vision blending French tropical outpost St. Barths with jet set-central St. Tropez into a casual-chic French dining experience alive on Main Street. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a healthy slice of people-watching. Info: pierresbridgehampton.com. DO SoulCycle Head here for high energy workouts at the central Bridgehampton location and new Bridgehampton Annex. After you have finished the class, be sure to stock up on phytonutrients with Stacey’s GrifFiT Green Juice bottled locally at the East Hampton Gourmet on Newton Lane. Info: soul-cycle.com/instructors/47/stacey. JULY/AUGUST 2020 | NEW YORK LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE | 21
EAST HAMPTON
Holding the distinction as the first English settlement in the State of New York, East Hampton for a short period was its own colony, separate from New York or Connecticut between 1648 and the end of the War of Independence. STAY The Baker House 1650 In the heart of East Hampton Village lies this award-winning boutique inn. The luxurious 17thcentury English-inspired inn offers relaxing and comfortable amenities all year round. You may not want to leave! The inviting, gorgeous grounds, stunning common areas, opulent on-site spa, and lavish home-made daily breakfasts are enough to convince anyone to stay another day. Also available for guests are two outdoor pools. Info: bakerhouse1650.com.
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DINE Nick & Toni’s It’s hard to believe this celebrity spot is now into its fourth decade. This restaurant is the East Hampton hub for classic, seasonally inspired dining in their Tuscan farmhousestyle location. Reserve an outdoor table and engage all five senses from the sights and sounds to the delicious taste of the cuisine. Info: nickandtonis.com. DO Above and Beyond VIP Concierge Jackie Botelho is the expert on everything from dining and entertainment to wellness and next-level networking. Her elite concierge company, Above and Beyond VIP Concierge (ABCVIP), partners with local businesses to provide curated all-inclusive Experiential Packages that are customizable and personalized for a reasonable price, as well as hosts virtual and live events that give back to the community. ABCVIP showcases these packages and events and sets a new standard for the hospitality industry and can’t wait to impress you! Info: abcvip.nyc.
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NATURAL SPLENDOR ON THE GREENS Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club is the Hamptons best-kept golfing secret, nestled on acres of the Pine Barrens. Respected as one of the more challenging courses in the Hamptons, the masterfully designed golf and country club promises exciting activities for the entire family. The club’s peaceful, wooded setting allows club members to escape the city life and participate in friendly competition against a challenging Par-71 - 148 slope golf course featuring dramatic elevation changes. Info: hamptonhills.com. 22 | OUR CITY, YOUR LIFE | JULY/AUGUST 2020
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Since 1988, Wölffer Estate Vineyard has been committed to producing premium, distinctive wines, ciders, and spirits through our dedication to quality, a penchant for style and celebration of place. The winery is located on the same property as Wölffer Estate Stables, a premier equestrian facility that lends the iconic horse imagery to Wölffer Estate Vineyard’s elegant packaging. The tasting room and terrace offer airy yet cozy spaces and views of the vines that make visitors feel as if they’ve escaped to Europe for a day. Info: wolffer.com.
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This popular haven is a former whaling community and first official port on entering the United States. Today, instead of whales, you’ll see gleaming white yachts berthed close to town. During the War of 1812, Sag Harbor was the frontline for the British efforts to regain the Colonies. STAY The American Hotel A social mainstay of Sag Harbor since 1846 at the height of the whaling era, the American Hotel’s patrons continue to enjoy one of the eight double rooms. There’s luxury in every corner: Frette sheets and comforters. En-suite bathrooms feature double whirlpool bathtubs, hairdryers, imported Italian towels, bathrobes, and Occitane amenities. Info: theamericanhotel.com.
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DINE LeBilboquet For that sense of chic dining alongside the gleaming white yachts, why not reserve a table at the Sag Harbor marina eatery. The clientele represents a mix of the beau monde and New York personalities, all seeking one of this year’s must-haves—an outdoor table with a full view of the marina. Info: lebilboquetny.com.
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DO Sag Harbor Sailing Charter a yacht or rent a boat to experience the waters around Sag Harbor. Also featured here are instruction/lessons created by the American Sailing Association. Info: sailsagharbor.com.
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Although the Montaukket Indian tribe has long departed due to smallpox brought by European settlers, their name remains as the hamlet of Montauk. Famed for its fishing, Montauk claims to have more records in the sport of saltwater fishing than any other place. Period. STAY Surf Lodge, Montauk At the end of the line on the Long Island Railroad, the beginning of a fabulous escape at one of the most well-known places to stay and play. In recent years, the Surf Lodge has featured regular live performances—an absolute must visit to listen, dance, drink and dine. Info: thesurflodge.com. Duryeas Lobster Deck ©Duryeas
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DINE Duryea’s Lobsters For a dose of the South of France, this popular haunt offers a raw bar with seating alongside the team who prepare the oysters, clams, and seafood for all to see. Outside, the deck has those hard to get tables overlooking the waterfront where you can take in that sun, sea, and those magnums of rose wine. Info: duryealobsters.com. DO Hang Ten Experience East Coast surfing at Ditch Plains beach. The beach has a cliff face at its western end, outdoor showers, restrooms, and lifeguards during the season. For more experienced surfers, head to Turtle Cove, just west of Montauk Lighthouse on the Atlantic Oceanside, is a challenge. Be on guard for rocks and rips. JULY/AUGUST 2020 | NEW YORK LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE | 23
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THE ROMANCE OF TRAVEL PLACES TO LOVE IN 2020 By Norah Bradford
ooking to kindle the flames of love with a romantic escape? Maybe it is a desire to experience the excitement of visiting new places and learn about new cultures. Or, perhaps fall in love and reignite an old passion for places once visited. Relaxing beaches, adventurous ski slopes, and desert retreats are just a few of our favorite romantic getaways. ST. BARTHS, Caribbean St. Barths has become the destination of choice for the world’s most influential jet setters. Whether in search of exotic scenery or exclusive luxury, this Caribbean gem is more than a secret haven of laid back refinement, it is a lifestyle beyond compare. Days are spent on soft white beaches that stretch along the contours of the magnificent coves, and evenings begin watching the sunset to make for an intimate setting. Stay & Eat A visit here is the perfect spot to relax, dine, and party. Stay at the sumptuous Hotel Eden Rock St. Barths. The luxury hotel has been fully renovated and has an extensive Eden Spa featuring local artisanal products from Ligne St Barth. The Eden Rock combines designer decor, high-quality amenities, stellar service, and superior attention to detail—not to mention the Jean-Georges Sand Bar restaurant and legion of celebrity followers. Do not miss some of the best French/Caribbean-inspired beachside restaurants along the Grand Cul-de-Sac. Not to be missed is a lunch a duex for which your choices range from a chic afternoon lunch drinking rosé and watching the world go by listening to an achingly hip soundtrack at Nikki Beach in St. Jean. Info: saintbarth-tourisme.com. LAS VEGAS, Nevada Sure there’s gambling and glitz. But there are also top-of-the-line hotels, gourmet dining and haute shopping. It’s a whole new deal in Vegas! Yes, Nevada’s place-your-bets mecca offers so much more than gambling. Do not worry that all the new chic is dulling the edge of the city’s outrageousness. What else could you call a town where you’ll see slot machines the moment you step off the plane and bump into Elvis impersonators strutting across any casino floor? Stay & Eat Luxury takes many forms when you check into The Palazzo Tower at The Venetian Resort. The accommodations are truly outstanding: Generous suites with plenty of space, beautiful appointments, and views of the Strip are just the beginning. Other features of note include a fitness center and spa from the hallowed Canyon Ranch to work out together. Be sure to make a reservation at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, which offers diners an elevated take on classic French bistro fare. Sunday brunch on their outdoor terrace is a must to show one another off to the world. For cocktails, The Palazzo boasts Electra and Rosina cocktail bars. At the Venetian head to the Dorsey Cocktail Lounge, which looks more like a library complete with a fireplace to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails and conversation. Also, be sure to include TAO on your bucket list of dining, offering an excellent Asian fusion menu. For even more romance, a gondola ride is sure to please as you ply the waterway and marvel at St. Mark’s Square. Build an appetite for shopping with a brunch/lunch snack at Sixth and Mill Ristorante and enjoy their pizzas. Info:lasvegasnevada.gov. 32 | OUR CITY, YOUR LIFE | FEBRUARY 2020
ASPEN, Colorado Aspen’s as well-known for its après-ski activities as it is for the ski slopes themselves. The cobblestoned streets are lined with designer boutiques (Gucci, Prada, and Chanel among them) as well as cherished emporiums of Western wear selling everything from Stetson hats and Lucchese boots. Like the town, the skiing is first-rate. Aspen Mountain (affectionately called Ajax) is right downtown; the slopes are a mere gondola ride away from those impressive shops. This winter sees the return of the U.S. Alpine Tech Championship at Snowmass and Aspen from March 28th to 31st for the first time in sixty years. Stay & Eat For those familiar with the Aspen scene, book a stay at the new W Hotel Aspen, which offers ski-in/ski-out experiences at the base of Ajax Mountain. Reserve a table at the WET deck—the rooftop with heated pool and hot-tub with views of Aspen and the surrounding mountains. Meanwhile, for something more intimate, why not enjoy a late-night rendezvous at the Hotel Jerome’s speakeasy, Bad Harriet, in the former Aspen Times Building. Info: aspensnowmass.com. SANTA FE, New Mexico New Mexico is a crossing point of cultures, as well as scenery and climate. Visit Santa Fe, which blends Hispanic, Native American, and Anglo cultures and is America’s third-largest art market today. The town has some 400 restaurants and boasts a ‘Margarita trail’ which possibly no one has ever completed in one visit. Stay & Eat The Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi combines the service of the Rosewood Group with the charm of a hotel containing a library and art collection focused on the Southwest. Take a stroll downtown and shop some of the 250 art galleries and markets. Dine together at the Amaya Restaurant located in the nearby Hotel Santa Fe, which features a Southwestern menu complimented with vegan and gluten-free options. Info: santafe.com. THE BIG ISLAND, Hawaii Travel to a mystical oasis that charms with its welcoming aloha spirit. Twice the size of Hawaii’s other islands combined, the Big Island encompasses 11 of the world’s climate zones. You can experience snow-capped mountains, lush rain forests, and jet-black beaches all in one trip, without having to fly to different continents. The temperature rarely fluctuates, so you’re guaranteed sunny skies and refreshing breezes year-round. Whether you’re drawn makai (seaward) or mauka (inland, towards the mountains), you won’t be able to resist the isle’s magnetic pull towards adventure. Stay & Eat Situated on the mystical Kona-Kohala Coast, Four Seasons Hualalai was designed to fit into its natural tropical setting. The luxurious bungalows are carved into the black volcanic rock landscape, allowing ocean views from all the rooms. Take a moment and visit the Hualalai Spa for its unique apothecary where you can choose natural ingredients for a spa treatment. After a day of soaking up the rays, indulge at the at the hotel’s ULU Ocean Grill and Sushi Lounge, one of the most romantic places to dine, and where the menu focuses on local cuisine with an artisanal philosophy. It’s a favorite and one of the best restaurants in all of Hawaii. Info: gohawaii.com. • FEBRUARY 2020 | NEW YORK LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE | 33
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AND THE OSCAR GOES TO… AWARD SEASON CONTINUES WITH THE BIGGEST NIGHT FOR MOVIES By Norah Bradford
elcome to the season which brings a wide array of movies and talent, all competing for recognition. The most anticipated, of course, is the Oscars with glitz and glamour and celebrities strutting the red carpet. But before you tune in on Sunday, February 9th here’s a primer on the hot contenders attracting attention from those in the know. 1917 Universal Pictures A movie about a desperate mission in the depths of the First World War. This film is shot as a single take following soldiers (George Mac Kay and D e an -C harl e s Chapman) trying to prevent a catastrophe amid the trenches, directed by James Bond Skyfall’s Sam Mendes. Also starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Colin Firth. Info: 1917movie.com. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Sony Pictures Based on the Esquire article “Can You Say...Hero?” by Tom Junod, the film stars Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Cooper. Rhys, who plays a journalist, is assigned to profile the beloved TV icon Fred Rogers (Hanks). Marielle Heller directs the film with a screenplay by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster. Info: abeautifulday.movie. Bombshell Lionsgate Sex. Power. Corporate corruption. The movie tells the tale of the role men and women played as both victim and aggressor in the halls of the Fox News. The film is based on the accounts of several women at Fox News—Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), and Kayla Pospisil (Margot Robbie)—who set out to expose CEO Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) for sexual harassment. Info: bombshell.movie. Harriet Focus Features A dramatization of the life of Harriet Tubman, the fearless woman who escaped from slavery and who played a significant role in the Underground Railroad to help slaves to escape to freedom. Starring Cynthia Erivo (who played Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple), Leslie Odom Jr. and directed by Kasi Lemmons. Info: focusfeatures.com. 80 | OUR CITY, YOUR LIFE | FEBRUARY 2020
Judy LD Entertainment Judy is a British-American biographical drama film about the life of American actress and singer Judy Garland in 1969, as she arrives in London for a run of sell-out concerts at the Talk of the Town. Directed by Rupert Goold, it is an adaptation of the Olivier and Tony-nominated West End and Broadway play End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter. The film stars Renée Zellweger as Garland, with Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock, Rufus Sewell, and Michael Gambon in supporting roles. Info: judythefilm.com. Just Mercy Warner Bros. Pictures Just Mercy is an American legal drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, and starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Rob Morgan, Tim Blake Nelson, Rafe Spall, and Brie Larson. It tells the true story of Walter McMillian, who with the help of young defense attorney Bryan Stevenson appeals his murder conviction. Info: justmercy.eji.org. The Irishman Netflix A potential magnum-opus from director Martin Scorsese, The Irishman stars Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, and Joe Pesci. Based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt, the film follows Frank Sheeran (DeNiro). The film describes his life as a truck driver as he becomes a hitman involved with mobster Russell Bufalino (Pesci) and his crime family, including his time working for the powerful Teamster Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino). Info: netflix.com. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Columbia Pictures Quentin Tarantino’s homage to the late 1960s golden age of Hollywood is a comedy-drama following the lives of Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt as they navigate the changing world of movie-making alongside events culminating in the real-life murder of Sharon Tate. Info: sonypictures.com. Parasite Neon A foreign language movie from South Korean director Bong Joon Ho tells the tale of two families, one rich and wealthy and the other in a position to make their lives easier. All is well in their symbiotic relationship until someone new enters the picture jeopardizing the social and economic equilibrium. Info: parasite-movie.com. The Two Popes Netflix Telling the tale of the accession of Pope Francis and the extraordinary resignation of Pope Benedict XVI at a time when the Catholic Church is undergoing a struggle between the forces of progress and tradition. Inspired by actual events, the movie centers around Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce), the soon-to-be elected Pope Francis, and the aging Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins). Their ideological and temperamental differences, and the theological debates that spring from them, drive the movie’s action as the leaders spar over the future of 21st-century organized religion. Directed by Fernando Meirelles and written by Anthony McCarten. Info: netflix.com. • FEBRUARY 2020 | NEW YORK LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE | 81
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It’s not as if Nicole Delma — founder of the “Air, Land, + Sea” environmental film series of HamptonsFilm; founder of FOND Group, a full-service email consulting firm, a “Survivor” survivor; a surfer, wife, mother — doesn’t have enough on her plate. She just has a really big plate. In addition to all of the above, she also added a “two sides” of a petition which as of now has about 356,000 signatures, and a brand-new company, Mind Offline. So first, there’s the petition which Delma started about six months ago, asking Amazon to offer a plastic-free packaging option. “This isn’t to get them to ban plastic altogether,” she said. “It’s just about giving their customers a choice. A box to check when they order.” When the non-profit Oceana got on board with Delma, the numbers soared. “I grew up in the Seattle area,” she said. “I was just raised feeling passionate about the environment. As a kid, we celebrated Earth Day. It’s just part of my DNA, I guess,” Delma offered.
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Also, just before the novel coronavirus hit, Delma started a company with an almost eerie prescience — maker’s kits for people to create their own arts and crafts, all finely curated, featuring local artisans and, of course, eco-friendly packaging. It all came, she said, from a sudden obsession with knitting. “I started creating with my hands,” she said. “I think it’s part of our nature to want to do that. And as I knitted, it also freed my mind and slowed me down.” “Mind Offline’s mission is to reconnect people with their innate drive to create, and to the undeniable joy that comes from developing one’s analog faculties,” reads the website. “In a world where false stimuli surround us — influencing our priorities, our use of time, thoughts and even our moods — we are here to help you navigate back offline. In doing so, we trust you will find a meaningful, persistent connection to the physical world around you and will discover a purpose that goes beyond what you’ve become
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accustomed to in the digital world.” “We want people to go on and visit the website,” Delma said with a laugh. “But then get offline again really quickly! That’s the point.” And while going offline, in the traditional sense, may not seem challenging as one can head out for a walk or pick up a book, Mind Offline’s focus is specifically on the producer part of us as humans. “It is the active creator state of mind that is sustainable, lasting, and can fuel a lifelong passion or even livelihood for some,” Delma said. The kits range in price from a collage kit from Amagansett’s Stick + Stone for $30 all the way up to a big loop Merino wool blanket kit, with yarn from Beacon, NY-based Loopy Mango for $440.
In between are kits provided by cartoonist Peter Spacek (Draw Funny), Grain Surfboards (a DIY skateboard), ceramist Mary Jaffee of Bridgehampton (Vase Glazing Kit), a Southampton Soap felting kit, and more. Delma also points out that although the kits are family-friendly, they are “to help release our own creativity,” she said. “Creating and making allows us to access parts of us that sometimes we forget we all possess. It raises our joy level — and we end up with something to show for it too,” she said. Those interested in signing the petition can visit www.change.org and search for “Get Amazon to Offer Plastic-Free Packaging Options.” To visit the Mind Offline website, go to www.mindoffline.org.
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Hamptons At Home How to stick to your summer season With every passing day, hope springs anew of the lifting of the lockdown and confirmation that the curve has been flattened. Get a head start from your couch in the Hamptons and arrange mobile orders and deliveries of delicacies, and get involved with the causes dearest to your heart.
Mobile Must-Haves What is summer without Golden Pear flavored coffee? Get yourself to one of the outposts of the iconic coffee and pastry purveyor and bring home a classic taste of the Hamptons. www.goldenpearcafe.com Are you craving Round Swamp’s baked goods, including Lisa’s cinnamon rolls? Although the stores are closed to shoppers at time of writing, you can order online for delivery between Wednesday and Saturday. www. roundswampfarm.com The Clamman in Southampton is open to help you figure out the menu for that social-distancing clam bake. Through Seasons of Southampton, you can order an entire family dinner for four or eight, with a list of classic dishes such as linguini with clam sauce or flavorful BBQ ribs. www.clamman. com Peconic Prime Meats is currently open daily and worth the time to visit for its outstanding butchery skills, which will elevate any socially-distanced BBQ (and probably have more than your maximum of nine guests
smelling the aromas and hoping for an end to this lockdown. www.peconicprime-meats.business.site
Delicacies For Delivery Why not order a box of MarieBelle New York’s signature chocolate ganache as an ideal Father’s Day or birthday gift? Or order its world-famous hot chocolate, such as its popular 65 percent dark Aztec, and enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate with your family while you are nestled together in your home or socially distancing outside. www. mariebelle.com Who would say no (responsibly of course) to a choice bottle of spirits or vintage of wine from Herbert & Rist Liquors in Southampton? Entering the store imparts a feeling of Prohibition en-route to ordering one of its 50 varieties of rosé wine. www.herbertandrist.com South of France a no-go this summer to break up the stress of your Hamptons season? Fear not, Le Bilboquet has online ordering this season as well as some top merchandise to go, including its “C’est la vie” face mask and a six portion Old Fashioned cocktail. Summer could pass quickly. www.lebilboquetsag.com And if you wish to spoil yourself, luxury service Ikraa caviar will deliver anywhere in the Hamptons within four hours of ordering its VIP package of its premier $1600 tin of Premium Ossetra caviar. It comes with such good-
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Giving Is Good The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons’ annual gala is one of the staples of the Hamptons season, raising funds to support its work helping wildlife in our environment. This season, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the need is greater than ever. You can donate directly through its website www.wildliferescuecenter. org. Aside from spending a good amount of her time quarantined — yes, making cocktails with her Macchu Pisco — Lizzie Asher has also worked with several good friends to create a new nonprofit. Cura Collective is based out of their mutual desire to help and make a tangible impact. It’s a gratifying extension of the day-to-day work of the five women, who work on philanthropic efforts, the arts, media, and
consulting. Their goal: To identify gaps in the current system and fill them on a need basis. www.curacollective.org While the novel coronavirus has captured the news headlines, cancer remains one of the biggest health scourges of our world. Samuel Waxman M.D. and the team at the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation battle to eradicate cancer by funding research grants for critical areas of study. Its annual Hamptons Happening may not yet have a date but the race to cure cancer still requires your support. Visit www.waxmancancer.org. Hollywood actress-turned-philanthropist Leesa Rowland is the author of the best-selling self-help/motivational book “Discovering the It Factor within You: Developing Your Charismatic Personality,” which is a perfect read while in quarantine. Rowland has also been active with the national nonprofit organization Last Chance for Animals for over 20 years and is the president of the New York nonprofit group Animal Ashram, which she founded in 2013. www.leesarowland.net
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Jon Bon JoviAppreciation Isis his forcore the arts message There For You In a normal year, Alec Baldwin — sometimes with his wife, Hilaria, and sometimes with one or two or five kids (with another on the way) — is ubiquitous in these here parts. Whether it’s the Authors Night at East Hampton Library — of which he is the founding honorary chair — or the Hamptons International Film Festival (rebranded as HamptonsFilm), which he co-chairs, or co-hosting “Afternoon Ramble” with Brian Cosgrove on 88.3 WPPB-FM, or other organizations on the East End which he supports, it’s not just his name on an invitation, or a check in the mail, or a quick how-doyou-do at some swank soiree. If you get Alec Baldwin, you really get Alec Baldwin. He’s all in — irrevocably, passionately, and with all of his heart. Or, you might just see him on Main Street, eating pizza, usually with a child attached to him, or in a conversation with Kevin McAllister of Defend H2O, or at a panel discussion for the film festival. But this is not a normal year. Not even close. These days, even the locals will only see him more indirectly — on “Saturday Night Live,” where he has gathered a new generation of viewers with his uproarious impersonation of President Trump, and yet another generation through his wildly popular Instagram account, @alecbaldwininsta, which boasts over 1.6 million followers and features occasional Trump impersonations, lots of family life, and
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his unwavering support of others, especially those who may have faded in recent years. Baldwin has a soft spot for those who have come before him, and he has done heartfelt salutes to those who have recently left us due to COVID-19, like the East End’s Patricia Bosworth and the American Place Theatre’s artistic director Wynn Handman. There’s also his podcast, “Here’s The Thing,” produced by Sag Harbor resident Kathie Russo for NYC Studios, where Baldwin talks to luminaries from all walks of life — the arts, social activism, and politics. There is so much more, but there is limited space here to recount all of his fame, his philanthropy, his foundations, his family. But now, coronavirus. How has that affected the Baldwins? “I had a few jobs lined up,” Baldwin said. “All very good and exciting in their own way. And, fortunately, in New York. Then — POOF! — all gone. We are out east, homeschooling the kids and trying to keep them distracted from it all,” he said. “Here’s The Thing” has been up and running for over 11 years. Baldwin, one can muse, is a journalist at heart,
in the best sense of the word — he has a natural curiosity about people and why they do what they do, and how to draw them out. Who have been some of his favorite guests, and who would be some of his dream guests? “I suppose Paul McCartney, out of sheer fandom,” he answered. “President Obama. The Pope. Meryl Streep. Jane Fonda. Warren Beatty. Redford. The list is quite long,” he said. His Insta account features very intimate moments of his home life, pieces of news that he finds important, along with his “rants.” It’s a portrait of a life, with warts and all. What is the message, if there is one? “The term is actually ‘rambles,’ as I think rants has a pejorative connotation,” Baldwin replied. “My message varies but, like my podcast, appreciation is at the core. Music, movies, books. I love to share what I have enjoyed.” As far as the pandemic, Baldwin’s said he hoped people “will understand that who the President is and what he or she is capable of can mean life and death in a new way.” But, he’s also heartened, he said, “to see many members of this community come together on behalf of funding
daycare for first responders’ children and food banks. This is an unimaginable nightmare. We all must do what we can.” What does he want the next generation, and the generations after that, to know about the importance of supporting the arts? “Music is what people remember,” Baldwin said. “Scenes from movies. Paintings. Literature. Not bills passed by Congress. The arts get into our blood and heart and soul like nothing else. They’re all that matter in the end.” And if the pandemic magically disappeared tomorrow, what’s the first thing he would want to do? “Eat pizza.”
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Hamptons Season Memorial Day 2020 Primer While it might feel a strange start, we are at the beginning of the first summer of the new decade. Things can only get better, and in the meantime, let’s remind ourselves of the gurus whose guidance we need and the chic eateries offering delivery. Create the scene from your home while ordering in the best taste of the Hamptons.
Sushi roll with crab and avocado at Union Sushi & Steak.
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Claude’s at the Southampton Inn has been re-envisioned for summer 2020 where guests can choose from a brandnew, locally sourced menu now offering all-American picnic baskets as well as its classic Claude’s carryout. One of the new dishes this season is a Herbed Baked Brie: baked and sprinkled with thyme and rosemary, served with walnuts, pears, crackers, and baguette slices. www.southamptoninn.com T-Bar Steak and Lounge Southampton, like its sister restaurant on the Upper East Side, offers guests innovative contemporary American cuisine. It is a new spin on the classic upscale steak house. The menu features a wide range of dishes, ranging from renditions of classics, to refined and inventive plates which can be ordered for takeout or delivery. www.tbarnyc.com The instant-hit restaurant Union Burger Bar enters its second season. Enjoy both the high-quality burgers and delectable milkshakes from Ian Duke and Chef Scott Kampf. Union Burger will likely be one of this summer’s go-tos for those seeking the ideal take-out meal to enjoy at home or anywhere. There's also its adjacent new restaurant, Union Sushi & Steak. www. unionburgerbar.com
The At Home Experts With many charity events having been rescheduled or even postponed until next summer, there are still ways to help those in need. Philanthropist and author of “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give,” Jean Shafiroff sees a pandemic as no barrier to helping others, having recently donated 10,000 meals to the
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Heart of the Hamptons Food Pantry as well as to COVID-19 related fund drives by the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. “There is always much you can do aside from making direct contributions online. Volunteering to call prospective donors is a worthy task which can help those in real need, now.” www.jeanshafiroff.com Larry Scott, the founder of Lawrence Scott Events is well-known for his exceptional, one-of-a-kind dinner parties to celebrate the most special events. As this summer will have more private and at-home, socially-responsible events, Larry’s skill — and advice — is even more relevant. Three of the best of Larry’s Golden rules for planning to party at home this summer include: choose your guests well, quoting Lewis Carroll “That which causes the failure of party is not meat, nor drink, but conversation;” “Cocktails come first,” and “Plan something to surprise guests.” www.lawrencescottevents.com Fitness model, sponsored athlete, and personal trainer Nikki Walter has a strong passion for health and wellness shared with her daughter Addison, to help change people’s lives through their virtual health & wellness advice online, and their company, Clean Eating Parties as well as health movement called #ruralfit — just in time for summer 2020. www.nikkiwalter.com
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