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Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group host a VIP broker open house

ANGELA

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June 27, 2016

Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group host a VIP broker open house

Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group hosted a VIP broker open house Wednesday night featuring a live caricature artist, made to order sushi bar and music spun by DJ Annie Solange.

On Wednesday, June 24, William Abramson, Director of Brokerage at Buchbinder & Warren Realty Services hosted a private VIP broker open house at his ground-floor retail listing, 601 Madison Avenue, which is considered to be one of the most exclusive retail locations in the world.

601 Madison Ave is a flagship retail opportunity that proves an unparalleled branding opportunity to the next tenant. Rarely does an entire building become vacant on this world-class commercial corridor, allowing for such unprecedented branding presence to the world.

Neighbors include: Coach, Cavalli, Prada, Lalique, Fendi, Fratelli Rosetti, Bottega Vaneta and Hermes, just to name a few.

The 30,060sf property features 52 feet of frontage on Madison Ave. and 12’6”ft. height ceilings, along with a retail floorplate of 4,600sf, five additional floors of 4,300sf and a penthouse of 3,400sf, plus an 800sf terrace and 4,900sf lower level, the design options are limitless. Reasonable subdivisions will be considered.

Leasing is being handled by William Abramson of Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group, LLC. As an affiliate of Buchbinder & Warren, a firm established almost 60 years ago, Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group has acquired a thorough knowledge and understanding of New York City’s often complex real estate marketplace.

The evening offered guests a chance to take a private tour of the 6-floor prime Madison Avenue building while sipping on cocktails made to order by 50 Bleu Vodka and dine on hors d’oeuvres from Carlyle off the Green. The event took place on the ground and second floor retail space with music to set the atmosphere by DJ Annie Solange.

During the event guests were given the opportunity to have caricatures drawn on the spot by caricature sketch artistAnthony Kieren.

Baynes & Baker, a new custom suit maker to Manhattan was at the event taking measurements on the spot for brokers looking to buy a new summer suit.

Guests stayed late into the evening and included a mix of executives in the fashion and real estate space including Lori Buchbinder, Principal of Buchbinder & Warren and William Abramson, Director of Brokerage at Buchbinder & Warren.

For more information on the space reach out to Buchbinder & Warren at (212) 243 2200. Or visit their website at www.buchbinderwarren.com

A New Breed of Building in the LES

ANGELA

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June 13, 2016

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If you happen to find yourself strolling along Houston Street any time soon—in between the scattered assortment of high-end boutiques and bodegas—you might suddenly find yourself taking pause. Why? Because oddly situated among all the stores and early 20^th century walk up apartments apartment buildings stands a glass and steel tower rising thirteen stories high that combines urban grittiness and luxury living at its finest.

Jones LES (the actual address itself is 311 East Houston Street) offers all of this and more. Equally notable is the fact that it is one of only a handful of new developments in the area over the last couple of years, even despite the fact that the Lower East Side currently ranks among the top five fastest growing neighborhoods in all of New York City. Developed by Halpern Real Estate Ventures and designed by architectural firm Stephen B. Jacobs Group, one of the first things that strikes you as you walk in is that you don’t feel like you’re in an apartment building at all. Instead, you immediately get the feeling that you’ve walked into a boutique hotel where art deco chairs and a pool table sit towards the side.

Making Jones LES even more attractive are the abundant amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a lobby lounge, fitness center, lobby-lounge, fitness center and a private garden offering exclusive street access. On top meanwhile, residents can have access to a landscaped roof deck that features a sun terrace with misting shower, private dining and grilling areas, a big-screen TV and panoramic 360-views from every angle of Manhattan.

In fact, it’s the views that gave it that name, according to leasing manager Chris Windel. “Back in the 1800s, there was a very prominent Judge named Thomas Jones who lived in the area and his home and private gardens sat on the highest point of the Lower East Side. At the time, the area—which later became Jones Hill—was the highest point on the lower east side—and we sought to recreate that with our views.”

What’s more, residents who live in one of the 62 units will be surrounded by every comfort and convenience imaginable—from solar shades, casement style windows and natural finish oak flooring to a washer and dryer in every residence. Other features include custom Italian cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and pull down faucets with spring spouts, as well as private terraces and pantry closets in select units. Additionally, the building is rent stabilized and because of its HBD Affordable Housing designation, residents have access to free WIFI, FIOS, heat and electricity.

Douglas Elliman has been selected as the property’s exclusive marketing agent.

For more information, visit www.jonesles.com.

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Third Annual “A Taste of Wine”

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Adora Henson

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June 11, 2016

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The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Third Annual “A Taste of Wine”

Kick-off, Seventh Annual Unconditional Love Dinner Dance

On the afternoon of Saturday May 28th, The Southampton Animal Shelter hosted their third annual “A Taste of Wine” to kick-off their seventh annual Unconditional Love dinner dance gala on July 16.

The Gala’s chair Jean Shafiroff and Board President Jonathan McCann welcomed guests including Southampton’s Mayor Mark Epley and his wife Marianne, Liliana Cavendish, Gregory D’Elia, Cricket and Richard Burns and Bond girl and Bravo host Rachel Grant, who enjoyed wines from Palmer Vineyards, Vinkara Vineyards, Rapheal Vineyards, Herbert & Rist and Fiol Prosecco.

Jean Shafiroff, Jonathan McCann, and Jill Rappaport

Marianne and Mark Epley

Liliana Cavendish and Andrea Karambela

Cricket and Richard Burns

Guests were also provided with appetizers from 230 Elm The Lobster Grill and Tate’s Bake Shop while they played with the adoptable cats and dogs to the sounds of Certain Moves Trio.
Midway through the event Jean Shafiroff thanked attendees for coming saying, “Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation is vitally important to the well being of our homeless animals. We are a no kill shelter, ranked in the top 10 percent of animal shelters in the country, as we provide a loving environment for the animals.” She continued to thank attendees for their support as the shelter “relies on private donations to continue our operations.”

Additional guests included: Joe Alexander, Chairwoman Emeritus & Platinum Vice-Chair Susan Allen, Laura Andrews, Silver vice-chair Brigid Fitzgerlad, R. Couri Hay, Beau Hulse, VP of Board, Dr. Jennifer Jablow, Andrea Karambelas, Silver vice-chair Michael Katz, Gala underwriters Cliff and Raya Keis Knight, William Latusak, Auction co-chair Robert Lohman, Barbara McEntee, Katie McEntee, Jill Rappaport, Silver vice-chair Renee Schlather, Martin Shafiroff, Cynthia Roth, and Robert Zimmerman.

Martin Shafiroff and Bella

Katie McEntee, Robert Lohman, and Barbara McEntee

William Latuska and Renee Schlather

100% of the proceeds go directly to Southampton Animal Shelter’s crucial initiatives, such as their low-cost spay/neuter mobile van granted by the ASPCA, efforts to rescue animals enslaved in puppy mills, and the daily care of the rescues within the shelter. They will also benefit the shelter’s various programs that help special needs children, along with educating, mentoring and implementing SASF’s “Playing For Life” program, which is currently in over 40 shelters and highlighted at the major animal conferences throughout the U.S.

With special thanks to Hint Water, Nuzzolese Bros. Ice, Southampton Limo and London Jewelers.

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) will hold its Seventh Annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, July 16 with cocktails at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:30pm. Tickets begin at $1,000 and can be purchased by contacting Adrienne Walter by phone at 631-488-8000 or by visiting www.southamptonanimalshelter.com.

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How to Get a Rez at the Toughest Tables in NYC

ANGELA

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June 6, 2016

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How to Get a Rez at the Toughest Tables in NYC

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Bicé Grobstein, the founder and CEO of Concierge Redefined, has set a new standard for lifestyle management services. Referred to by her elite clientele as ‘one of the best in the business,’ ‘essential to a robust city life,’ ‘ability to make things happen no matter how last minute or challenging the task,’ ‘amazing aesthetic, organized, thorough, attentive to detail and so pleasant to work with’ – it’s no wonder Bicé’s new lifestyle management company has hit the ground running. Operating on a business-to-business model, CR offers concierge services to New York’s most cutting-edge corporations and residential properties. The unique a la carte offering allows clients to hand-select from a suite of services most suitable to their needs. Bicé and her sophisticated team of luxury concierge professionals are dedicated to delivering an exceptionally curated life, from travel arrangements and front-row fashion week to coveted restaurant reservations. Not only do they optimize life’s biggest and most luxurious moments, at Concierge Redefined they nurture a ritualistic relationship with each and every client, becoming an essential part of their everyday lives.

Resident Magazine sat down with Bicé to get the lowdown on the toughest non-Michelin rated tables in town. Classic New York restaurants such as Le Bernardin, Eleven Madison Park, Carbone and Per Se will always hold their statuses as some of the toughest reservations to score in Manhattan. Whether it’s the caliber of food, their Michelin-rating or the outstanding service, it’s no secret that these tables will always be hard to book. But what about the restaurants that don’t have the prestigious Michelin honor behind them? How do they sustain their tough reservation status? Four stars from the NY Times or a coveted number one spot on Eater’s heat map certainly help. The following hot spots are redefining dining and clock in as Concierge Redefined’s top 5 toughest non-Michelin rated tables in town.

#1 Sushi Nakazawa

Opened August 2013

If you’ve seen the 2011 documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, you’d know exactly why a seat at the chef’s counter at Sushi Nakazawa is one of the most coveted in Manhattan. Owner and Chef Daisuke Nakazawa studied under the most famous sushi chef in the world, and just a taste of the omakase menu proves it. The 10-seat counter will give you a front row seat to the main event, where a smiling Chef Nakazawa will hand-serve you fresh bite after fresh bite. A full meal will cost you upwards of $250 per person, but it’s worth every penny for the unparalleled dining experience. Each dish is crafted with precision and exquisite presentation: a beautiful piece of fresh fish atop the perfect amount of sushi rice, painted with tamari and served on a black marble slab. This is sushi. The restaurant itself is sleek, yet friendly and welcoming. Chef Nakazawa himself laughs, jokes and talks to all of his counter guests, which is very unusual for sushi chefs —especially of this caliber. The restaurant seats the counter in three stages per night, which means there are 30 open seats daily. There is also a small dining room, where the experience is just as special.

A couple weeks ago, Concierge Redefined founder Bicé Grobstein received a call around 7pm from a VIP client — the founder of an award-winning publication regarded as The Bible of New York real estate. This client had an A-list celebrity coming to town the next day, and per her request, he needed to secure a reservation at Sushi Nakazawa in less than 24-hours. For those of you who know the restaurant, it’s hard to secure a table months in advance, let alone hours in advance. Keep in mind, this particular A-lister is quite arguably the Queen of all Foodies —one of the most trusted sources for food, baking, and entertaining. Needless to say, if this woman comes to town and wants to dine here, it’s clearly one of the best that the city has to offer.

In a case like Sushi Nakazawa, where there is limited seating available to begin with, it’s quite a challenge to secure a seat in under 24-hours. However, with the help of the amazingly hospitable team at Sushi Nakazawa, CR was able to secure the reservation.

Why CR thinks it will stay tough: If Pete Wells gives it a glowing four stars, you better believe it’s going to knock your socks off. As long as New Yorkers continue to love one-of-a-kind dining experiences featuring fresh sushi in chic digs, Sushi Nakazawa will always stay tough.

#2 The Polo Bar

Opened January 2015

Exclusivity will never go out of style, which is why The Polo Bar has been a hot spot since opening. The restaurant redefines classic American dishes and puts a big emphasis on the atmosphere. The beautiful, standout design aesthetic is thanks to none other than the King of classic American fashion (and branding), Ralph Lauren. Stunning equestrian photography line the walls, leather booths are ornamented with deep green plaid pillows, guests dine by candlelight, and you feel almost as if you are in a chic, cozy cabin from the moment you enter the space. You don’t even realize that you are sitting in a basement with no windows in the middle of midtown. Even the delicious cocktails come with a mini, wooden polo stick as its stirrer. This restaurant is so elite, you have to have a reservation to even set foot inside. Another reason for the exclusivity is the fact that it’s dinner-only, which means limited dining time and limited reservations. Not to mention, celebrities and socialites frequent the hot spot, making it even more desirable for potential diners.

Why CR thinks it will stay tough: The Polo Bar is located in midtown, which is not the trendiest place for such a hot spot. But it works in their favor. Everything the Master of Branding touches has a sense of sophistication, timelessness and class, and The Polo Bar is no different.

#3 ABC Kitchen

Opened Summer 2010

It’s hard to believe that a restaurant that opened six years ago is still so relevant; especially in a place like New York where new, hot restaurants pop up on a monthly basis. ABC Kitchen, run by the incredibly talented Jean Georges, is still one of the hottest tables in town for brunch, lunch and dinner. Not only is it one of the chicest dining rooms in all of the five boroughs, but it’s also extremely consistent when it comes to food and service. The decor is complete with irregular wood tables, white wooden chairs, and mismatched organic tableware. All of which serve as the best hands-on marketing tactic of all time, as they can be purchased at the neighboring ABC Home and Carpet. ABC Kitchen is ideal for any occasion, all age groups, and any dietary preference. As one of the pioneers of farm-to-table dining, this Flatiron restaurant is one of the most popular venues for visitors and locals alike. With sustainable, organic dishes like roast carrot and avocado salad, mushroom and farm egg pizza, and pan seared organic chicken with lemon potatoes, it’s no wonder this restaurant is so well-liked.

Why CR thinks it will stay tough: ABC Kitchen is a timeless Manhattan staple that will never lose its cool.

#4 The Lucky Bee

Opened January 2016

Opened by husband-and-husband team Rupert Noffs and Chef Matty Bennett, The Lucky Bee has been able to hold strong at number one on Eater’s heat map for three months in a row. This honor is just as impressive as getting three or four stars from the NY Times because so many New Yorkers swear by Eater. Everything that this downtown, boutique Southeast Asian restaurant does goes against the norm. Hot pink walls, bright blue tables, and a black-and-white striped bar are just some of the fantastically fun elements that The Lucky Bee brings to the table. The food is out-of-this-world, too. Chef Matty Bee successfully experiments with different ingredients and tastes, using unique ingredients and taking a risk. Upon opening, The Lucky Bee team had trouble with ConEd turning on their gas, so they’ve been cooking every incredible meal on bunsen burners. Talk about successful improv! Another reason to love Rupert and Matty are their dedication to giving back and making an impact on a much larger scale, which transcends far beyond their successful outpost on Broome Street. Not only do they utilize sustainable ingredients, but they also have a special “Karma” cocktail menu that donates $1 per drink to the New York Beekeepers Association.

Why CR thinks it will stay tough: Two cool guys, a great cause, a fun atmosphere and unbeatable food will keep this place at number one for a long time.

#5 Vandal

Opened January 2016

Nightlife venues that double as restaurants are certainly not for everyone, but they do cater to a whole lot of people —especially those looking to have a good time. Despite the massive space and multiple dining rooms, Vandal is currently one of the toughest reservations to secure. As with Vandal, Tao Group continues to set the standard in the nightlife industry. The food is better than average, the decor is larger than life and the underground lounge is definitely worth a visit, whether it’s your birthday or not. The success of Tao Groups’ projects is unmatched by any other group in the nightlife space, mostly due to the fact that they truly understand their clientele perfectly. They also understand that trends like these fade quickly; we’d bet that the group is already planning the next big thing while smiling brightly (drinks in hand) as Vandal takes the Lower East Side by storm.

Why CR thinks it will stay tough: Chances are it won’t, but one thing’s for sure: the Tao Group will always be on fire.

Here’s why Rao’s is not featured on this list: “Table rights” are in a league of their own. If you’re really dying for a taste of Rao’s action, anyone can grab a cocktail at the bar. Unlike the reservations-only rule at The Polo Bar, Rao’s won’t turn you away. And who knows? If you play your cards right, you might just be invited to take a seat at the table.

For more dining tips follow Concierge Redefined on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ConciergeRedefined or visit their website www.conciergeredefined.com

These restaurants are notoriously hard to get into – If you want a res you might just have to contact our favorite Concierge – Bicé Grobstein

Your Go-To Guy For Luxe Design & Construction

ANGELA

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June 6, 2016

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Your Go-To Guy For Luxe Design & Construction

John Petrocelli of Petrocelli construction is living proof of the old saying necessity is the mother of invention. Growing up in Hoboken, New Jersey, Petrocelli, 57 – the second oldest of nine children – began doing construction practically from the day he could walk. His father Clement, now 86, owned an electrical contracting business so he was educated about the intricacies of wiring by default.

But the real catalyst was growing in such a large family, which necessitated more rooms every time there was another child. “Whenever my parents had another kid, we had to build more room,” he says. “I’m not kidding when I tell you that I started helping my dad out when I seven and we got tools instead of toys.”

Not long after that – and throughout his teenage years – he had a contracting company with his older brother that his father had set up for them. “I had a business cards made up, and I went around to all my neighbors and I started working doing odd jobs and whatever else they needed. I was always the salesman of the group.”

But after graduating from high school in St. Joseph and taking business courses at Jersey City State College, Petrocelli took a giant leap of faith and decided to strike out on his own.

To generate leads, he reached out to local real estate brokers in the yellow pages and sent letters. “I thought they would be my best source for finding referrals because they always have their pulse on things.”

To his surprise, not only did he get several calls back, he soon got his first job. “I’ll never forget this guy. Bedrosian was his name. He asked me when I could be done and when I could start, so I told him I could start now and that I could be done tomorrow. I said, ‘I’ll work through the night and I’ll finish it for you.’ And that’s what I did. I went in there, I worked through the night and when he came in the next morning it was done.”

Meanwhile, Petrocelli’s efficiency immediately led to a referral. This time, it was to a textile company in Carney, New Jersey who wanted him to renovate their offices.

Once again, he did it in twenty-four hours.

He hasn’t looked back since. Over the past 36 years, JPC has headed up high-profile projects at some of New York’s most prestigious buildings – among them 907 Fifth Avenue where the reclusive copper heiress Hugette Clark lived where he divided the lavish apartment into three separate ones, and more recently the penthouse of shoe magnate Steve Madden’s ex-wife Wendy at Trump Place where he renovated and re-designed the entire apartment

As of 2016, Petrocelli says that he’s working on more than 20 design and construction projects throughout New York City and the tristate area. Among his favorites is a project at 993 Fifth Avenue where he’s adding a recreation area and meeting rooms on the ground floor.

As he sees it, this is just the tip of the iceberg and no project is too small whether it’s a door that looks like a cabinet, a tunnel that connects between children’s bedrooms or a waterfall in the middle of the apartment. It’s also about the team.

“I have great people working for me and there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. It doesn’t matter what the job is, we can do it,” he says.

JPC Construction contact information:

Manhattan Office

310 East 44th Street #1401

New York, NY. 10017

Headquarters

7E Abbott Avenue

Palisades Park, NJ 07650

Phone: 201-945-5600

Email: info@JPetroco.com

Written by: Tripp Whetsell for NY Undressed

Southampton Inn Memorial Day 2016 Annual BBQ and Pool Party

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Adora Henson

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June 2, 2016

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Southampton Inn Memorial Day 2016

Annual BBQ and Pool Party

Southampton Inn’s envious location was the place to enjoy the sunshine this Memorial Day 2016. On Sunday, May 29^th, 2016, Southampton Inn hosted its annual Memorial Day BBQ on its beautifully planted and lit European courtyard, featuring dishes from the Inn’s new restaurant Café Klyde, including signature burgers, sweet treats and margaritas. The Inn also offered gift bags filled with this summer’s bestselling beach books and other goodies fromHamptonGiftBag.com, a division of Madison & Mulholland, to Memorial weekend hotel guests. Over 100 guests attended the event.

Notable attendees included: Jonathan Cheban, Dina Lohan, Victor de Souza, Leesa Rowland, Bradford Rand, Katlean de Monchy, Terry Sarro, Dawne Marie Grannum, Liz Rose, Chase Backer, Jamie Backer, Jillian Backer, Steven Carl, Vlad Wilson, Denise Dean, Christopher Dean, Philip Gotthelf, Paula Gotthelf, Delaina Dixon, Bianca Paradis, Eric Purcell, Ron Burkhardt, Mark Massone, Thomas Crawford, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Brad Shaheen, Sara Herbert Galloway, Larry Wohl, Jasmine Parks, Cynthia Ott, Dr. Jeffrey Rosenthal, Rohina Bhandari, Gregory D’Elia, Tony Bowles, Christina Madden, Xavier Tourne and Elena Ayot.

Dr. Jeffrey Rosenthal, Rohina Bhandari (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Dede Gotthelf, Paula Gotthelf, Philip Gotthelf, Shane Moan, Terry Moan (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Dina Lohan, Terry Sarro (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Jamie Backer, Chase Backer, Jillian Backer (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Jasmine Parks, Victor de Souza (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Larry Wohl, Leesa Rowland (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Lucia Hwong Gordon, Brad Shaheen, Sara Herbert Galloway (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Bianca Paradis, Eric Purcell (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Denise Dean and Christopher Dean (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Ron Burkhardt, Christina Madden, Xavier Tourne (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Chloe Peebles, Liz Rose, Eva Keeley (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

Jonathan Cheban (Photo Credit: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com)

At Southampton Inn, guests can make the most of the acres of lawn space that appeals to many interests. The private gardens are ideal for reading or quiet contemplation, while the all-weather tennis court, heated 50-foot swimming pool, shuffleboard court, Ping Pong table or green spaces for croquet, volleyball, or badminton will appeal to athletes of all ability levels.

With an on-site, well-stocked game room, the Southampton Inn is welcoming to families and guests of all ages. Pets are also welcome (for an additional fee) in one of the Inn’s specially designated pet-friendly guest rooms. At the end of the day, guests can retire to their well-appointed guestrooms that include Tempur-Pedic mattresses, upscale linens, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and flat-screen televisions with more than 100 channels.

Another exciting update this year is Southampton Inn’s new in-house restaurant Café Klyde, headed up by Chef Scott Andriani, which will stay open for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the season. Southampton Inn will continue to serve up Dan’s Paper’s “Best of the Best” Breakfast at Café Klyde restaurant. Café Klyde is open for lunch daily, offering delectable seasonal dishes such as the Gin Cured Salmon Sashimi, Braised Spring Lamb Meatballs and Klyde’s “open faced” Lobster Roll.

Café Klyde serves up dinner specials such as the Locally Caught Grilled Bass served with cous cous, olives, roasted tomato, black kale and lemon; a signature Hampton Clam Chowder; and the fresh Summer Salad, featuring local leaves, strawberries, feta cheese and shaved whole wheat. Pair with draft beers, a selection of wines, or signature drinks such as the Southampton Mojito Float. For those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Flourless Mini Cake with Fresh Raspberries and the Strawberry Trifle are not to be missed. The restaurant’s club-casual décor creates a relaxing, non-pretentious atmosphere where guests can enjoy a true Hamptons dining experience with style and ease. Café Klyde will also offer catering to serve all kinds of corporate functions, retreats, cocktail parties, luncheons, rehearsal dinners, weddings and more! The catering service pulls from the classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

About Café Klyde:

Launched in 2016, Café Klyde restaurant will continue to offer “Best of the Best” breakfast, as well as lunch, dinner, and a bar menu all year long. Focusing on locally sourced ingredients and freshly picked vegetables and herbs from the Inn’s very own garden, Café Klyde specializes in modern salads, classic sandwiches, inventive small plates, and gourmet burgers and inventive entrees at dinner. Classic, comfortable and complemented by excellent service, Café Klyde blends Hampton’s hospitality with European elegance with al fresco dining in the beautifully planted courtyard or inside the intimate dining room. Draft beer and local wines will be served, as well as specialty tropical drinks poolside during the summer season.

For more information or to make a reservation, please call (631) 283-1166 or visit www.southamptoninn.com/dining

Café Klyde Opening times:

Breakfast: Daily 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Lunch: Daily 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dinner: Daily 5:00 pm – Closing

A Tavern/Bar menu is served daily between 4:00 pm – Closing

The property of Southhampton Inn has 6,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, which includes a conference room, ballroom, on-site restaurant, and proximity to transportation to and from New York City, also make the Southampton Inn an ideal location for corporate meetings, retreats and conferences as well as social gatherings.

Southampton Inn continuously develops relationships with new restaurant and shop owners each year to ensure they have the most up to date menus and most exclusive coupons to offer their guests. Southampton Inn works with the Hamptons Visitor Council, the Southampton Historical Museum, and the local news outlets to make sure everyone is working together to make Southampton the most exciting vacation spot on Long Island.

Harriette Rose Katz, President & Founder of The Chosen Few Presented Michael Jurick’s INFRARED One Night Only Exhibition at The Glasshouses

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Adora Henson

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May 28, 2016

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Harriette Rose Katz, President & Founder of The Chosen Few Presented Michael Jurick’s INFRARED One Night Only Exhibition at The Glasshouses

Michael Jurick in collaboration with Harriette Rose Katz’s elite event collective, The Chosen Few presented Infrared at The Glasshouses on Monday, May 16^th. Over 200 stylish guests including Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York star Aviva Drescher and Secrets and Wives’ Liza Sandler and Gail Greenberg were on hand to admire Jurick’s photographs and the multimedia pieces, which were complimented by the perfect glow created by Chosen Few’s Frost Lighting. Guests enjoyed music by Chosen Few member Total Entertainment, as they nibbled on light bites from Matt Miller Events all while taking in the breathtaking views of the New York City.

Michael Jurick and Aviva Drescher

Gail Greenberg

The exhibition showcased 12 photographs by Michael Jurick along with seven collaborative experiential artworks created by a selection of The Chosen Few members including Frank Alexander, Jennifer Gould of Diana Gould, Ltd., Pat James & Glenn Jacinto, Jen Stone & Marco Olmi, DeJuan Stroud, Anthony Taccetta, and designer Beth Banker. In the piece Morning Ride, Anthony Taccetta presented guests with the illusion of a bicycle speeding off into the photograph. In“Reflection” Excelsior Geyser, Frank Alexander, translated an image of a geyser at Yellowstone National Park into a geometric form echoing the rock structures in the photograph. The evening saw strong sales of Michael Jurick’s photographs and the collaborative art pieces with a number of works being placed in important art collections including two pieces acquired by Manhattan art adviser Sandy Heller of the Heller Group LLC.

Jackie Beltzer and Frank Alexander

Jennifer Gould and Lisa Rosenberg

Anthony Taccetta

Beth Banker, guest and Meg Roth

Towards the end of the night, Harriette Rose Katz, President & Founder of The Chosen Few and Gourmet Advisory Services, thanked everyone for coming including her daughter Melissa Rosenbloom, nieces Claudia Warner and Trisha Stern and the entire Gourmet Advisory and Chosen Few teams. She stated, “This is a room filled with people from the most creative corners of New York City and how did we all end up here…The Chosen Few. I created this highly selective organization in order to recognize the best of the best in each category in the events world.” She continued, “Michael Jurick, one of the most talented and lovely photographers I have ever had the pleasure of working within my career, came to my house last summer to show me his infrared photography and I was totally blown away.”

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Harriette Rose Katz and Michael Jurick

Michael then took to the floor to say, “Infrared is invisible, radiant energy. Radiant is the key word in that definition. To radiate joy, to radiate love and to radiate creativity permeates all that I do.” He continued, “At the second annual induction to The Chosen Few I had a vision to collaborate with the most talented designers in New York, so we could interpret these never before seen photographs with a touch of color and concept.”

Additional guests that evening included: Celebrity Chef Josh Capon, Marc Banker, Gal Jurick, Howard Glynn, America’s Next Top Model veteran Xiomi Frans-Cuber, Gourmet Advisory Service team members, Amy and Tom Feinblatt, Stephanie Checton, Laura Morton, Tal Erez, Barbara Reich, David and Megan Roth and ARISOHN + MURPHY’s Jessica Arisohn and Rysia Murphy. For more information, please visit The Chosen Few www.HRKChosenFew.com and http://michaeljurick.com.

Xiomi Frans-Cuber and Lisa Sandler

About Michael Jurick

Michael Jurick’s interest in photography began while studying art history at Tulane University in New Orleans. The vibrant and visually rich city became the backdrop for his first images and from there he embarked on a lifelong passion with the camera. Jurick translated this into a successful career in commercial photography and is known as New York City’s finest event and family photographer.

Michael Jurick is an inaugural member of the exclusive group The Chosen Few, a luxury services referral collective, founded by the legendary Harriette Rose Katz, that delivers creative excellence to the event world.

In 2014, Michael Jurick’s photographs of rock and roll star Jack White were included in the exhibition Jack White: American Roots, at the Ono Arte Contemporanea in Bologna, Italy. A selection of works from Infrared is also currently on view at Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana and will be on view at the Southampton Arts Center from May 7^th –June 12^th.

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Adora Henson

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May 25, 2016

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INCC Launches MONACO Parfums at Princess Grace Foundation-USA Event at Crem in Monte Carlo

INCC, a fragrance company based in Versailles, France, launched its MONACO Parfums at a cocktail party hosted by the Princess Grace Foundation – USA at the exclusive Crem Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Friday March 18th. The event kicked-off a weekend of events hosted by the Foundation to help bring awareness to the programs it supports.

Monaco Fragrance Launch

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is a non-profit, publicly supported charity, headquartered in New York City and established 34 years ago by Prince Rainier III of Monaco to honor his wife, Princess Grace’s [Kelly] legacy. Its mission is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging talent in theater, dance, and film by awarding grants in the form of scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships. Since its inception, more than 800 recipients have been awarded, totaling over $11 million.

Laurel Keen, Princess Grace Foundation Award Winner

Guests including supermodel Victoria Silvstedt, Princess Grace Award winners Antonia Berasaluce – a former American Ballet Theatre dancer, and Lucien Postlewaite -a principle dancer with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, were greeted with champagne and hors d’oeuvres and mingled with INCC’s Thibaud de Vaulchier, Princess Grace Foundation-USA Board Member Sandra van Essche, Christine & George Ledes of BEAUTY FASHION and Cosmetic World, and members of Crem. Toby E. Boshak, Executive Director of the Princess Grace Foundation – USA, welcomed guests by drawing the parallel between the fragrance and the Foundation: “Princess Grace exuded elegance, glamour, and like the fragrances, which are themselves inspired by the exceptional, the creative, and limitless boundaries, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA supports exceptional emerging artists so that they can flourish and experience limitless horizons in their careers.” She then introduced Remy Deslandes, President of INCC, who spoke about the MONACO mens and women’s fragrances that were created by perfumer Calice Becker of Givaudan.

Antonia Gomez Berasaluce, Remy Desland, and Victoria Silvstedt

Thibaud de Vaulchier, Toby Boshak and Remy Dealandes

Other guests included: Antonia Berasaluce’s husband Jim Gorton and their daughter Isabel; Juliet Cullinan & Christopher Theo; and Lyn McHugh & James Davidson.

Antonia Gomez Berasaluce, daughter Isabel, husband Jim Gorton

Christopher Theo, Victoria Silvstedt, and George Ledes

For further information about the Princess Grace Foundation – USA, please visit www.pgfusa.org.

For further information about INCC and the MONACO Parfums, please visit www.inccparfums.com

Boys’ & Girls’ Towns of Italy Celebrates Spring Gala at The Pierre

Adora Henson

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May 25, 2016

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Boys’ & Girls’ Towns of Italy Celebrates Spring Gala at The Pierre

On April 5th, Boys’ & Girls’ Towns of Italy (BGTI) hosted their Annual Spring Gala at The Pierre and raised over $400,000 to help refugee, migrant, and at-risk youth in Italy and Ethiopia.

BGTI’s President and Executive Director Mr. Gabriele Delmonaco joined Gala Chair Contessina Francesca Braschi and dinner Co-Chairs Sharon Marantz-Walsh and Bernadette Milito to welcome guests including BGTI Chairman Dr. Mauro Romita, and designer Carlos Arturo Zapata who created the Gala Chair and Co-Chairs gowns for the evening.

Isabella Periotto and Gabriele Delmonaco

Bernadette Milito, Contessina Francesca Braschi and Sharon Marantz

The gala was themed “Building on Solid Foundations.” Boys’ & Girls’ Towns of Italy was founded by Monsignor John Patrick Carroll-Abbing in 1945 to help thousands of war-orphaned children struggling in Italy at the end of World War II. Seven decades later, BGTI’s unique approach of self-government has given a chance in life to more than 30,000 young people, from more than 20 countries. In September 2015 BGTI founded Boys’ and Girls’ Towns of Ethiopia to support 400 children, primarily girls, in one of the poorest countries of the world.

Following cocktails, the 460 guests joined Camille Gucciardo to sing the national anthem before Father Peter Palmisano performed the invocation. A video demonstrated the work the BGTI does before Mr. Delmanaco took to the stage to announce that due to their expansion into Ethiopia and other poverty stricken areas around the world; they will be renaming the organization to A Chance In Life to better reflect the scope of their work. Contessina Braschi started the award ceremony by recognizing Jan Chipman and Raymond Gucciardo with Honor and Merit Awards.

Jan Chipman and R Couri Hay

“The Queen of Versailles” Jacqueline Siegel presented the Woman of the Year Award to Karen King, a singer and businesswoman. Assemblyman Hon. Joseph Saladino presented the Man of the Year Award to Charles S. Gucciardo, Esq. Vice Consul of Italy Isabella Periotto presented the Global Citizen Award to Dr. Maurizio Forte, the Director of the Italian Trade Commission in New York and Executive Director for the ICE USA offices. Monsignor Donald Sakano presented the Humanitarian Award to John Salvato, the President and CEO of Talent Spectrum. Fellow Soprano’s actor Dan Grimaldi presented the Celebrity of the Year award actor Vincent Pastore who played “Big Pussy” in The Soprano’s. Sharon Marantz Walsh presented the Celebrity of the Year award to Mercedes Ellington, the granddaughter of jazz legend Duke Ellington.

Karen King, Charles S. Gucciardo and Jackie Siegel
Following the award ceremony Karen King performed a selection of songs from her new one-woman show. Charles Gucciardo then sang a few Frank Sinatra songs before Alexis Chevalier performed the song made famous by his great-uncle Maurice Chevalier, “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” from Gigi. All guests were given bags stocked with produced from Karen King’s store, Alleva Dairy as they left.

Additional guests included: Tina Radziwell, Beth Shak & Fox News presenter Rick Leventhal, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin & Rafael Feldman, Jamie de Roy, Jean Shafiroff, Margaret Butler, Nicole Noonan & Steven Knobel, R. Couri Hay, and Randi Schatz.

Jean Shafiroff

Beth Shak and Rick Leventhal

Eleanora Kupencow Body Parts Exhibition Opening Wows Lower Manhattan

Adora Henson

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May 25, 2016

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Eleanora Kupencow Body Parts Exhibition Opening Wows Lower Manhattan

On Friday evening April 8th lower Manhattan seemed more like SoHo as art lovers flocked to the opening night reception of artist/sculptor Eleanora Kupencow’s Body Parts exhibition at Anderson Contemporary at 180 Maiden Lane, New York NY 10038.

Eleanora Kupencow and Cindy Farkas
Over 200 attendees packed the absolutely stunning space that is Anderson Contemporary and reveled in the superbly designed exhibition, presented by Susan Davis Eley, that perfectly highlighted the joy and movement inherent in Kupencow’s work. Guests enjoyed a stunning selection of wine and Prosecco generously provided by Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd. and the scrumptious hors d’oeuvres were prepared and presented by Maiden Lane Hospitality in association with Bobby Van’s, which is planning a new location at the 180 Maiden Lane property this spring.
Notables joining Eleanora Kupencow, Susan Davis Eley, and gallery owner Ronni Anderson, were Vadim Prokhorov, Marcia Gomides, Cindy Farkas Glanzrock, Joey Ice, Melony Hope Greenberg, Floyd Landis, Elaine Keane, Isa Arez, Priscilla Silverman, Stanley Kozaczka, Grazyna Kozaczka, Lucy Ofiesh, Hannah Elwell, Jane Seaman, Leslie Middlebrook, Steve Kaplan, Charles Chromow, Monica Huselius, Mercedeh Mirshamsi, Guillermo Silberman, Chris Bellino, Kimberly Sun, Kariley Famer, David Sturner, Chris Martin, Clara Schumacher, Alexandria Hecht, Hannah Hecht, Scotto Mycklebust, Amy Kool, John Scott, Aubrey Reuben, Sheila Katzman, Josy Capkun, Clarissa Diniz, Erica Dingman, Bozena Massey, Jessica Davidson, and William Van Dullemen, among numerous others.

Eleanora Kupencow, ElaineKeane, Isa Arez and Priscilla Silverman

Kupencow’s first solo show since her extraordinary 2011 Italian exhibition at Galerie Pananti in Florence, the Anderson Contemporary exhibition, April 8 – May 1, 2016, features a selection of recent paintings, sculptures, and “Fun Seetz” (sculptures for sitting, reclining and climbing). Some of the pieces included in this exhibition are the paintings “Acrobats” depicting active figures seemingly defying gravity, “Noah’s Ark” a multi-piece painting featuring creatures great and small, each living in a little painted cage all their own, and “Diamond in a Square” a large, very bold painting in gold, silver, black and white, among dozens of others. Two very large pieces of Kupencow sculpture featured in the show are “The Interfacing Couple” and “Jitterbugs,” along with18 sculptural “Maquettes” captured in motion and contained in two large plexi-glass cases. The two “Fun Seetz” on display are “Dash Hound” and “Fat Cat.”

“Fun Seetz”

Ms. Kupencow’s paintings, intrinsically related to her sculpture in color, form, theme and scale, feature the common elements of joy and movement. Kupencow’s sculptures, “Horsing Around the Arrows of Time,” were first installed at Dag Hammerskjold Plaza (2008-2009), and then at The Pearl Street Triangle in Dumbo, Brooklyn (2009-2010), and are now permanently installed at The Children’s Museum of the East End, in Bridgehampton, NY (2014).

“Horsing Around the Arrows of Time”

Other Kupencow sculptures can be viewed at the LongHouse Preserve gardens in East Hampton, The Romany Kramoris Gallery, in Sag Harbor, NY, and The White Room Gallery, in Bridgehampton, NY. Six of her “Fun Seetz” (sculptures for sitting, reclining and climbing) are permanently installed at a pedestrian plaza on Old Fulton Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
For more information about the Gallery please go to: www.AndersonContemporary.com.
For more information on Eleanora Kupencow go to: www.eleanorakupencow.com

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