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Rosevale Kitchen serves elevated American fare in a brasserie setting and features a curved, ribbed leather ceiling and mirror panels accented by red leather banquettes and brass accents. Divided into two dining areas, the bright front room houses dining area and a bar while the back room is more subdued, and leads to the Secret Garden, where a custom ceiling installation, designed by floral and event designer Preston Bailey, emphasizes the secluded romantic garden setting. Rosevale Cocktail Room, guided by Francesco Lafranconi, breathes innovative life into mixology. Paying homage to its proximity to Broadway, the room is adorned in Broadway ephemera from blockbusters past and present. Its outdoor terrace provides a tranquil respite from the bustling city. Operational year-round, Starchild boasts two outdoor patios and a retractable rooftop that can quickly transform to become a fully open-air space with panoramic views of the New York skyline and Hudson River. Shaped with the help of Stevie Guttman, the venue offers cocktails and light bites and, on weekends, DJs spin house, funk, soul and disco. Celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Neil Patrick Harris, Rami Malek, Alexandra Daddario and Hailee Steinfeld have all visited the hotel’s venues. “The partnership with Civilian was born from Jason Pomeranc and I recognizing the need for more aspirational food and beverage concepts in the neighborhood,” says Christie. “With Rosevale Kitchen + Cocktail Room and Starchild, we can program and curate experiences from cocktail hour through dinner and then late night.”

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Rising 47 stories into the New York skyline, the Park Lane New York is an iconic example of Emery Roth & Sons’ trademark post-war architecture style. Design firm Yabu Pushelberg has created the hotel’s interiors while mindfully restoring the existing architectural details of the historic Central Park South building. The 47-story property, managed by Highgate, features 611 rooms–nearly half boasting sweeping park views–and 11,000 square feet of reimagined indoor and outdoor event space. Nightlife and hospitality maestro Scott Sartiano has conceptualized three new food and beverage venues throughout the hotel including an 80-seat lobby bar with an outdoor terrace (Rose Lane), an intimate restaurant on the hotel’s second floor (Park Lane Café) and a rooftop lounge and cocktail bar on the 47th floor offering sweeping panoramic views (Darling).

The Darling bar at the Park Lane

DuJour spoke with the property’s managing director and VP of operations Niles Harris to discover what makes it so special.

What’s the most requested room at the property?

The Belvedere Suite.

What makes it so special?

Located on the 45th floor, the two-bedroom penthouse, which spans a total of 1,750 square feet, was recently refreshed as part of the hotel’s $80 million renovation and has been transformed into a unique, fun and inclusive retreat. With breathtaking views of Central Park in its entirety, the suite boasts plush king beds dressed in Bellino Fine Linens, a designer bathroom with walk-in shower, a walk-in closet and sitting area, and a media room with 75″ LED TVs with theater style seating for up to 15 guests.

What is the nightly rate for this room?

From $25,000

What’s your favorite design element on property?

The murals in the guest rooms and common spaces, which are designed by local artist studio En Viu, are one of my favorites—they’re playful, colorful and all inspired by Central Park. There are also a number of original fixtures around the property, such as the chandeliers and glowing wall lamps, that bring a thoughtful historic touch. And, of course, the way in which the design truly encapsulates the spirit of the city—the park facing windows take on a vast view that brings a sense of openness right into our guests’ rooms.

A City View King room at the Park Lane

What’s your personal favorite room? Why?

My favorite room is the Meadow Suite. There are only two of them in the hotel and they are located on our top guest floor, 46 stories above Central Park. There’s something special about these rooms. The decor is warm and the suite is spacious, with a very comfortable large living room adjacent to the bedroom. If you take a moment on the couch and look out at the view on Central Park, you might just believe it’s your apartment on Central Park South.

What special perk or amenity do you offer that no one knows about?

Park Lane New York is renowned for its exclusive Caviar Hotline service, however the bespoke offering still feels like the hotel’s best kept secret. The 24/7 service gives guests on-demand access to the finest caviar, simply by dialing 5. Guests can indulge in a specialty menu of small and large tins of Petrossian Royal Ossetra caviar, as well as smoked salmon blinis with caviar and crème fraiche, caviar nachos and deviled eggs topped with caviar.

How about one more fun fact about the property?

It’s a little-known fact that there are two distinct design themes throughout the property’s rooms based on the view. Central Park facing rooms and City View rooms each have their own color palette and aesthetic. Blues and greens were implemented to blend in with the cool tones of the cityscape, while pinks and warm creams are used to compliment the park foliage.

The Darling rooftop at the Park Lane

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Under the helm of executive chef Romain Paumier, menu highlights include ris de veau “Du Barry” (a glazed sweetbread with ginger jus, cauliflower, toasted oats and purslane), grilled salmon with citrus, cilantro, crudités and spicy avocado dressing and a roasted Pennsylvania duck with persimmon jam, endive and monk peppercorn duck jus. “We are thrilled to bring back such an iconic restaurant, and it is very fitting that 25 years after it first opened, Café Boulud is more relevant than ever as part of the New York dining scene,” says Dinex CEO Sebastien Silvestri. The bright and airy space is designed by Jeffrey Beers International featuring art deco and vintage accents, black and white tile, wood floors and vaulted ceilings with decorative, clover-shaped molding. Mirrored panels, velvet green banquets, sculpted bronze, gilded copper and polished stone add additional accents throughout.

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Café Standard at The Standard, East Village

DuJour spoke with Neil Bierwagen, the property’s general manager, to learn more about this destination.

What’s the most requested room at the property?

Our One-Bedroom Suites on the 11th and 14th floors. Little known fact: they were designed after an acclaimed musician requested to combine two of our deluxe rooms while on tour.

What makes it so special?

The suite offers a separate living room and bedroom with sweeping views of downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as two bathrooms with heated floors and the option of a soaking tub or a shower. Instead of traditional art, you’ll find skateboards on the wall custom-designed with abstract prints. They’re a fun nod to the art and skate scenes of the neighboring Lower East Side.

What is the nightly rate for this room?

From $800

What’s an interesting tidbit about the hotel that speaks to its status as an icon?

The hotel lobby is housed within a townhouse that had past lives as an 1800s tenement building and a 1960s hub for local artists. The building still features original design elements, like the stained glass windows above the entrance, and there is even a writer from the artist hub who still lives on one of the upper floors!

A guest room at The Standard, East Village

What’s your personal favorite room and why?

I’m partial to room 1710, one of our Standard Queens. My favorite way to spend a night there is by ordering room service and watching the sun set over the NYC skyline. This is also one of the select rooms in the hotel that has a secret red light setting—tap the button above your bed to activate.

What special perk or amenity do you offer that no one knows about?

We keep cruisers on hand for complimentary rentals. There’s no better way to tour downtown than on two wheels, and our topiary-filled Garden is the perfect place to relax after a long bike ride around the city.

What’s your favorite design element on property?

Art is a mainstay both at the property and in the neighborhood as a whole. Our team regularly collaborates with local artists—we’re currently displaying “Beyond the Horizon of Time,” a stunning mural by Brooklyn-based creator Rahm Bowen. Our guests can also tap into the art scene at our monthly happenings, from candlelit creative sessions (from sketching to collaging) to Standard Talks, a series where we invite the most exciting minds across fashion, visual arts and more for conversational panels.

What is another fun fact about the property?

Our ground-floor all-day eatery, Café Standard, is home to the world’s only in-hotel mushroom farm. We partner with urban farming brand Smallhold to harvest the mushrooms from a temperature-controlled tank behind the bar, and our kitchen team prepares them across all of our menus. The mushroom terrine is a must-try!

The Garden at The Standard, East Village

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Chanel’s Lucky Chance Diner in Williamsburg

Once seated at a booth or diner counter at the Lucky Chance Diner, guests will delight in a special and personalized Chance fragrance discovery with interactive activities including vending machines with custom takeaways, a life-sized bottle photo moment and diner-inspired treats and games. The Lucky Chance Diner is free and open to the public from September 8-10 from 11am-7pm daily. Reservations are suggested and taken here but walk-ins are welcome.

Chanel’s Lucky Chance Diner in Williamsburg

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In addition to the house’s support of dance institutions and festivals around the world, Chanel is the sponsor of the Baand Together Dance Festival in its third year as part of Lincoln Center’s outdoor Summer for the City event. From July 25-29, renowned dance companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Hispánico, Dance Theatre of Harlem and New York City Ballet will share the spotlight. Each of the five free evening performances are curated collaboratively by the artistic directors of the companies, featuring works that are quintessential of each company’s style and brilliance, as well as the world premiere of “Pas de O’Farill” by Pedro Ruiz, a new duet featuring dancers from Ballet Hispánico and New York City Ballet, commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Ballet Hispánico is performing “Lnea Recta” by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, American Ballet Theatre “Other Dances” by Jerome Robbins, Dance Theatre of Harlem “Nyman String Quartet #2” by Robert Garland, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater “Dancing Spirit” by Ronald K. Brown and the New York City Ballet “The Times Are Racing” by Justin Peck.

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Starting on Tuesday, April 25 at noon, early access tickets for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic will be available for purchase for American Express Platinum card holders and Centurion members. General sales of tickets will begin on Thursday, April 27 at noon on VeuveClicquot.com. Guests can choose to attend the Picnic Lawn and Rosé Garden experiences, both with sundeck upgrade options, enhanced food pairings, limited-edition merch and optimum views of the match. For the first time in NYC, attendees can purchase a cabana in the La Grande Dame Cabanas, designed for groups of 10 with elevated luxury viewing platforms, gourmet picnic lunches, dedicated reservation concierge and security. In addition, a portion of ticket sales will benefit Liberty State Park. The star-studded event has attracted the likes to Gwyneth Paltrow, Diane Kruger and Emma Roberts over the years.

Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

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Mulberry has opened a new flagship in SoHo designed by Studio Toogood. In addition to new seasonal products, customers will also be able to shop in-store from the Mulberry Pre-Loved Collection, a selection of vintage and pre-loved Mulberry bags. Customers can also bring in their own Mulberry bags, and the brand will re-purchase them for an amount that can be used towards the purchase of a new Mulberry product, while they will restore them for the next owner.

Mulberry in SoHo

Belgian Shoes

New York City institution Belgian Shoes sells hand-sewn, hand-turned loafers manufactured in Belgium. The brand’s signature men’s and women’s styles consist of an unstructured loafer that is constructed inside out, hand turned and finished. The shoes are available in four widths and available in a rainbow of colors and prints in leather, suede, jacquard, velvet and pony hair. The label’s devoted international following features multi-generational fans who can now visit the newly redesigned 55th Street flagship to find their favorite flats.

Belgian Shoes leather loafers (Shane LaVancher)

Clare V.

Los Angeles-based label Clare V. has opened a new, much-larger boutique in Nolita to accommodate its expanding categories and latest offerings. The space, which was designed in collaboration with interior designers Max Zinser and Kate McCollough, has a courtyard in the back and a dedicated monogramming station in the back of the store. Founded by Clare Vivier, the beloved accessories and apparel label brings together Vivier’s love for California cool and Parisian charm. “New York has always been so special to me, and Elizabeth Street has become a second home. I am so happy to see the store continue to be a neighborhood destination,” says Vivier.

Clare V. in Nolita (Nicole Franzen)

Terez

Terez, the colorful apparel and lifestyle brand founded by Zara Terez Tisch, has opened its first permanent store on the Upper East Side. The 1,600-square-foot boutique showcases a selection of the brand’s products for women and girls including colorful and whimsical leggings, sports bras, tanks, t-shirts, loungewear and sweatsuits alongside a custom jewelry collection.

Terez Upper East Side

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DuJour spoke to Rodriguez about this massive culinary undertaking to find out how it all came together.

You partnered with Jeff Katz, with whom you worked at Del Posto for years. Why was this a good partnership for you?

Jeff and I worked together at Del Posto for almost a decade, and we were running it side by side for about three years before the restaurant shuttered. Jeff and I both have an emotional connection to this place—Jeff met his wife here—and we felt like we hadn’t had the opportunity to see it through.

The counter at Mel’s

What is special about this location?

Jeff and I chose to take over the space at 85 Tenth Avenue because we know all of its nooks and crannies and intricacies. We already knew how we wanted to use the space and how to optimize it because we’d lived it for decades cumulatively.

Culurgiones at Al Coro

What made you decide to break it up into three venues: Mel’s, Al Coro and Discolo?

When Jeff and I were negotiating with our landlord, we found out that the restaurant space next door was still vacant. We realized pretty quickly that we could combine the two kitchens and build a sort of ecosystem. Al Coro is the big night, celebratory restaurant that Jeff and I have dreamt about; Mel’s is the simple hangout that we knew the neighborhood needed from our late nights in Chelsea; and Discolo is the grown-up dancing destination (where you just might find some late-night pizza).

What’s your culinary inspiration behind each one?

At Al Coro, we cook using Italian flavors, but we’re not dogmatic about preparations. That is to say, we take some liberties. In a fit of insanity or brilliance, I decided to change the menu at Al Coro every six weeks. I decided to change the menu more frequently not only to inspire guests to return more regularly, but even more so to give the kitchen team an opportunity to change their routine, to flex their muscles and learn a new set of skills.

The dining room at Al Coro

What was your approach to the design?

Designing Al Coro was sort of like renovating the house that you grew up in for your kids. You want to maintain the heart and soul of the place, update the broken appliances for the next generation, and replace your grandma’s tchotchkes and the goddamn moldings that you hated while you were growing up.

Pizza and salads at Mel’s

What’s unique about the pizza you’re making at Mel’s?

Our objective when we were testing doughs for the Mel’s pie was to create a hybrid of Neapolitan and New York pizza. We wanted a Frankenstein with a pillowy crust that’s still sturdy enough to eat by the slice in your hand. I haven’t worked in a casual restaurant since I was in high school, so Mel’s was a treat. It’s the sort of simple food cooked over a wood fire that I would eat any night of the week.

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Dr. Caroline Messer

At the new space, Dr. Messer has a full team of endocrinologists, psychologists, registered dietitians and personal trainers who coordinate care for each patient. “At my own practice, I can only treat the endocrine aspects of metabolic issues,” Dr. Messer explains. “Having the entire team under one roof, having weekly meetings about each patient and bouncing ideas off each other in real time is much more convenient for patients and more efficient for practitioners.” The comfortable, modern, spa-like space is warm and welcoming—not at all clinical like a doctor’s office. The practice treats a wide variety of conditions, from diabetes, osteoporosis, weight gain and metabolic syndrome to thyroid, adrenal and pituitary disorders and infertility. One trend that Dr. Messer is seeing is that patients are curious about new weight management drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro. “These medications are naturally occurring gut hormones that send a satiety signal to the brain and slow down the passage of food,” says Dr. Messer. “These drugs lead to unprecedented amounts of weight loss with minimal side effects. Additionally, there are very few patients who do not qualify for these medications, since they likely reduce cardiovascular risk and improve metabolic markers.”

The Well by Messer clinic in New York City

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Having such a large building in the heart of New York City enables the team to offer so much under one roof. “What’s special is that you can have dinner and drinks on the rooftop or main level lounge, hold a meeting in the library room, enjoy live music in the atrium and dance at our intimate nightclub,” says Akiva. “It is all encompassing. The ambiance just makes you feel comfortable and is extremely inviting. It is a space you do not want to leave.”

Soho House’s head of collections Kate Bryan has curated the Ned NoMad’s vast contemporary art collection inspired by the idea of what representation means featuring the work of Laurie Simmons, Issy Wood and Joseph Kosuth. “The city has been on our wish list for some time and it’s encouraging to see the demand for membership spaces where like-minded professionals feel they can flourish both socially and professionally,” says Jones.

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A Corner suite living room at Aman New York

The east-meets-west approach to the interiors showcases opulent oversized bathrooms, pivoting doors that can be angled and moved for guests to personalize their suites and windows with views of the city. The three-story, 25,000-square-foot serene Aman Spa features a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, hammam and treatment rooms to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city below.

The 20-meter indoor swimming pool at Aman New York

Guests and residents will have access to the signature Japanese restaurant Nama, the elegant wine library, which will offer private tastings, Arva, an airy Italian restaurant featuring a garden terrace and views of Central Park, and The Bar, a sleek cocktail lounge. There’s also the brand’s first Aman Club, a membership offering.

The lounge at Aman New York

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Inside Pebble Bar at Rockefeller Center (photo by: Nicole Franzen)

The latest opening is Pebble Bar, the new three-story bar and restaurant housed in a legendary four-story townhouse co-owned and operated by Noah Bernamoff, Julian Brizzi, Matt Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte and Matthew Charles (with backing from starry names such as Mark Ronson, Nicholas Braun, Justin Theroux, Jason Sudeikis and Pete Davidson). Formerly Hurley’s, which closed in 2000, each floor of the new space, designed by Gachot Studios, is unique, from the oak-paneled lobby to the second and third floor bars and dining room to fourth-floor event space, Johnny’s, which offers seafood towers, bar snacks and timeless cocktails.

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Products at Scout in Pound Ridge

Founded by celebrity makeup artist Jenn Streicher, who has proven her skilled artistry over the years with clients like Emily Blunt, Greta Gerwig and Elisabeth Moss, Scout is an intimate space for shopping, consultations and makeup appointments. Every product, from clean beauty brands like Westman Atelier, Monastery Made and Ilia Beauty to the ZIIP nano current skincare device, skincare and bath products has been vetted by Streicher.

Jenn Streicher at Scout in Pound Ridge

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Park Lane New York has been reimagined as a unique and inclusive retreat within walking distance of Midtown’s cultural hubs. Acclaimed design firm Yabu Pushelberg has created the hotel’s interiors while mindfully restoring the existing architectural details of the historic Central Park South building. The 47-story property, managed by Highgate, features 611 rooms–nearly half boasting sweeping park views–and 11,000 square feet of reimagined indoor and outdoor event space. Nightlife and hospitality maestro Scott Sartiano, behind Manhattan’s new coveted private members club Zero Bond, has conceptualized three new food and beverage venues throughout the hotel including an 80-seat lobby bar with an outdoor terrace, an intimate restaurant on the hotel’s second floor and an exclusive cocktail bar on the 47th floor.

The Park Lane New York

Thompson Central Park New York

The newly opened Thompson Central Park New York, situated in the former Parker New York space, sits just steps from the southern edge of Central Park. Designed by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen with sophisticated travelers in mind, the revamped lobby and public spaces have a modern feel that reflect the history of the landmark building. Guests are welcomed with high ceilings, a massive skylight, organic shaped wood furnishings and a curated collection of artworks inspired by the rich heritage of the neighborhood. Finished in crisp whites and earth and jewel tones, the 587 contemporary guest rooms and suites designed by Stonehill Taylor feature sculptural lighting, elevated textural details and art. A variety of signature restaurants will debut at Thompson Central Park this spring, along with Upper Stories, a collection of 174 luxurious accommodations boasting expansive views, high-end amenities and exclusive offerings including a private lounge.

A guest room at Thompson Central Park New York

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The Lanby is a new luxury hospitality-inspired health and wellness members club in Bryant Park. The Lanby’s club space is evocative of a sophisticated boutique hotel that looks and feels anything but clinical, and members enjoy luxury comforts like Parachute robes, Aesop amenities, exclusive events and programming, wellness assessments and more. With a focus on creating a reality where patients genuinely look forward to going to the doctor’s office and taking control of their health, The Lanby is reimagining concierge medicine for the modern generation.

The Lanby health and wellness members club in Bryant Park

Ora

Boutique acupuncture destination Ora has opened a second location on the Upper East Side. Choose an express 30-minute treatment or a more in-depth 65-minute session for a little extra time on your wellness journey. After finding solace in acupuncture to treat digestive issues, entrepreneur Kimberly Ross opened Ora to make wellness easy and accessible. Whether you are coming to Ora for a routine full-body wellness session or visiting to up your self-care routine, the chic space and customizable options are guaranteed to deliver a healing experience. The newest addition to the treatment menu is an ultra-luxe 75-minute facial that stimulates glow and radiance from the inside out using tools such as gua sha, microcurrent, facial needling and LED light.

Ora on the Upper East Side

Valmont Spa at The Carlyle

The first Valmont-operated spa in the United States has opened on the Upper East Side at the Carlyle Hotel. The multi­level third-floor Valmont Spa at The Carlyle is decorated with art by Sol LeWitt and Murano glass light fixtures, and four treatment rooms are home to decadent beauty and skin treatments like the Valmont Ultimate Facial, using the brand’s L’Elixir des Glaciers collection, and a treatment created specifically for the Carlyle that includes oxygen and LEDs along with Valmont’s signature collagen mask. “Valmont aligns itself with the best five-star properties all over the world and we are delighted to call The Carlyle our new home in the United States,” says the brand’s North American CEO, Cédric Roget. The ground floor La Maison Valmont boutique showcases all the brand’s product offerings, from skincare to fragrance, in an experiential space.

a Treatment room at the new Valmont Spa at The Carlyle

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The Blahnik Bar continues a tradition from Manolo Blahnik’s original Old Church Street shop in Chelsea, London, which became a showcase for the designer’s creativity and conviviality at the same time–a vibrant social salon for a variety of London socialites. Frequent visitors included David Bailey, Mick and Bianca Jagger, David Hockney, Princess Diana and Amanda Harlech. “My shops have always been social spaces,” says Manolo Blahnik. “Interesting and inspiring people coming together and enjoying one another’s company, I adore that! I’m thrilled that we can continue the Manolo Blahnik tradition of welcoming our wonderful friends to spend time with us and each other at the Blahnik Bar. Our shops are and always will be so much more than a place to buy shoes, it’s all about the people!” Blahnik’s sweet tooth inspired much of the menu at the New York City flagship bar including a Blahnik Bellini, Dapper Daiquiri and Seven One Seven Spritz. The designer’s very favorite drink, a saccharine chocolate and cherry black forest martini, will be on offer during special events.

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But we suggest you give Cyrano another shot, because you likely won’t see a Cyrano as electric as James McAvoy’s. This production of Cyrano de Bergerac, starring the Scottish actor and directed by Jamie Lloyd from a new translation by Martin Crimp, takes its cues from the world of slam and spoken word poetry. It’s fresh, it’s original. Expect lots of goosebumps at the American premiere, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for only six weeks beginning April 5. Get your tickets now.

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Valmont Spa at the Carlyle

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Resident FiDi Venue (photo credit: Sarvie Studios)

Epicureans can indulge in intimate, communal dining events prepared by Michelin-starred chefs from the likes of Per Se and Eleven Madison Park while engaging in conversation with the host chefs as they tell the unique stories behind each course.

Main image: Resident SoHo Venue (photo credit: Brin Hanson / Sarvie Studios)

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“Throughout the 28 years of Restaurant Daniel, it has always been an honor to work alongside the most talented, passionate and creative executive chefs in the kitchen, as well as in pastry,” says Boulud. “Today, our newly appointed executive chefs, Eddy Leroux and Shaun Velez, are joining their talents to ensure that Restaurant Daniel’s strong commitment to hospitality and culinary excellence stay creative, relevant, exciting and delicious as it concludes its third decade in the New York City dining scene.”

The Pennsylvania Sasso chicken at Restaurant Daniel

After a challenging year for restaurants around the world, seeing fine dining mecca Restaurant Daniel return with a flourish is indeed promising. “We are eager to present a fresh, delectable experience in our artistic setting and warm ambiance. Our New York finest hospitality is back, and so is Daniel,” says Boulud. The 3,000-square-foot dining room has been reimagined by its original interior designer, Tihany Design. A stunning polished stainless steel arched entrance, reimagined lounge area and a new crystal-accented bar area designed in partnership with French design house Lalique are all on display at the Upper East Side restaurant. In the main dining room, modern updates like undulating wood screens, custom-designed carpets, furniture and lighting make the vibe more contemporary. As part of the interior renovation, Chef Boulud has created a dedicated series of biannual exhibitions to be on display in the historic neoclassical dining room, the intimate Upper Lounge and the private Bellecour Room.

Curated in conjunction with art advisor Janis Gardner Cecil, large-scale landscape paintings by artist Alex Katz and a selection of works by Robert Mapplethorpe are showcased. “We are all excited to reintroduce such a majestic and storied restaurant,” says Sebastien Silvestri, CEO of Boulud’s Dinex Group. “We have made a significant investment to elevate every inch of the interiors. The culinary team has gone to great lengths to refine the menu, ultimately creating a restaurant that is modern, relevant, inviting and unique. The all-new Restaurant Daniel is a perfect example of how we’re meeting the moment, and pushing our teams to be creative and set new standards for ourselves and fine dining in New York City.”

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Manolo Blahnik slingbacks, $945

What was special about this space?

“Manolo’s very first store in America in the late 1970s was on Madison Avenue, so when we found this particular building, it felt like a true coming home. At the time of visiting the space it was two separate stores, so to be able to turn this magnificent double-fronted building from the 1920s back to single use was a unique opportunity. To also have our showroom and offices above means that this really is the beating heart of Manolo Blahnik in America.”

Who did you work with to bring this vision to life?

“We worked with award-winning interior designer and friend of the brand David Thomas, whom we had previously worked with for our Paris boutique. David has a fantastic understanding of Manolo’s vision and cultural collages as well as the house values.”

Manolo Blahnik Madison Avenue flagship

What aesthetic were you going for with this project?

“Our boutiques all have a one-of-a-kind aesthetic that reference the location and Manolo’s whimsical style. The New York boutique also takes on this approach and embodies Hollywood Regency, a theme that evokes grandeur and opulence but still has a sense of warmth and intimacy.”

What are your favorite design elements?

“The striped double-height ceilings, which absolutely capture the Hollywood Regency feel. And, of course, there is the bar, as we wanted to create an area where visitors could socialize and congregate. Our first boutique in London’s Chelsea neighborhood became the hangout for Manolo and his friends, so we really wanted to inject a sense of this relaxing ambiance in New York.”

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Tory Burch Mercer Street boutique

Created in partnership with Curiosity architect Gwenaël Nicolas, the modern store is a departure from Burch’s signature orange lacquered and gold design elements. But, of course, rattan, wicker and brass are used in unique ways in the interior spaces. Landscape architect Miranda Brooks has created an outdoor garden oasis behind the store and work by women artists and local artisans is featured throughout the space. A Francesca DiMattio sculptural chandelier, floral chintz sofa, bold ceiling patterns and copper resin-filled travertine tables round out the furniture in the space. “We believe in the strategic value of retail paired with our vibrant e-commerce channel,” says the brand’s CEO Pierre-Yves Roussel. “We want to continuously evolve our store experience and expand our omnichannel capabilities. We are excited for our customers to discover our storytelling and our beautiful products at Mercer Street. As a New York brand, we will be contributing to the local community through partnerships, events and donations–we are committed to playing our part in our city’s resurgence after an incredibly tough year.”

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Chef Dominique Ansel (Photo by Evan Sung)

“For us, the shorter the distance from the oven to your mouth, the better the croissant. So we wanted to create a little croissant counter right here inside of our pastry kitchens in Flatiron, where we’re able to think about croissants and viennoiserie a bit differently—a classic croissant made with the best butter (Beurre d’Isigny) that we’ve imported from France, olive oil and multigrain croissants, beautiful fruit danishes, and old-school French classics done a bit more modernly.” Also on offer are the brand’s signature treat, the Brown Sugar DKA, savory breakfast sandwiches, quiches and other delectable pastries served alongside a variety of coffee drinks. Enjoy your treats on the lovely outdoor patio.

Dominique Ansel Workshop (Photo by Evan Sung)

17 East 27th Street; dominiqueanselworkshop.com.

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The first-ever retail space for American brand Adam Lippes has found its home at Brookfield Place. The store features dusty pink walls, custom-built furniture and an extensive library. “As our flagship store, this space will allow us to exercise full creativity in design to offer a space of discovery for our customers, from our handmade luxury apparel and jewelry to an exciting rotating mix of antique objects, embroidered accessories and upholstered furniture,” says Lippes. “I very much want the space to feel like my living room: inviting, warm and comfortable.”

Adam Lippes

Frances Valentine

The whimsical fashion and lifestyle brand Frances Valentine has expanded from shoes and handbags to apparel and lifestyle goods, and its Upper East Side boutique has been designed to perfectly reflect the brand’s new lens. The Madison Avenue storefront showcases colorful caftans, soft cashmere sweaters and bold baubles. With interior design by Steven Sclaroff, the store is a happy place to pick up a stack of bangles, vibrant ballet flats or a chic hostess gift.

The Frances Valentine store

Mikimoto

With the opening of Japanese jewelry house Mikimoto’s New York City flagship boutique, the pearl-focused brand brings elegance to Fifth Avenue. The new two-story, 3,600-square-foot store offers the full jewelry range, glamorous pearl accessories such as picture frames, jewelry boxes and scarves, one-of-a-kind pieces and boutique-exclusive jewelry. Designed with the pearl-inspired aesthetic of Mikimoto’s Ginza flagship, the Manhattan iteration incorporates glass chandeliers, water glass panels and Japanese textiles on the walls.

Mikimoto

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Nestled at the crossroads of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street within the Crown Building resides the new Aman New York. The first urban Aman hotel and residences in the world boasts amenities like a three-level spa and a 65-foot indoor swimming pool inside its Jean-Michel Gathy–designed walls. The property pays homage to the Crown Building’s historic architecture in honor of its 100th anniversary. There are 22 private branded residences, including a one-of-a-kind five-story penthouse. Guests and residents will have access to the signature Japanese restaurant Nama; the elegant wine library, which will offer private tastings; Arva, an airy Italian restaurant featuring a garden terrace and views of Central Park; and The Bar, a sleek cocktail lounge. There’s also the brand’s first Aman Club set to open this fall.

A bathroom at Aman New York residences

Rockaway Hotel

The new Rockaway Hotel is a laid-back retreat laced with beach-inspired luxuries such as custom teak-and-rattan beds, vibrant greenery and a serene spa. The 53-room hotel was designed by Morris Adjmi Architects to pay homage to its historic neighborhood, and Curious Yellow Design was tapped to create the playful interiors influenced by 1960s beach culture. From chic Sam Stewart lighting in every guestroom to hand-painted geometric tables at The Rooftop, there are design elements to swoon over everywhere. The pool deck and bar features stylish private cabanas as well as an open lounge area for lots of al fresco dining options.

A guest room at The Rockaway Hotel (photo: Kyle Knodell)

Fasano Fifth Avenue

Overlooking Central Park with some of the most iconic views in New York City you’ll find Fasano Fifth Avenue, a new members-only private residential club. For the Brazilian luxury hotel brand’s first property to open in the United States, the brand tapped French interior architect Thierry Despont to create the sublime, bespoke interiors. The 17-story building’s highly exclusive residential offerings include seven suites and four chic, individually decorated duplexes with unobstructed and unparalleled views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Baretto, the private dining salon and bar, opens up to an impeccably manicured courtyard garden for the most relaxing experience.

A dining room at Fasano Fifth Avenue

Modernhaus SoHo

Now open in SoHo in what was formerly The James Hotel, the 114-room Modernhaus SoHo features an extensive art collection with pieces from some of the world’s foremost modern and contemporary names (think Kaws, George Condo, and Jean Dubuffet). The hotel’s 11,000 square feet of outdoor space is home to Veranda, a signature restaurant from Michelin-starred chef George Mendes. The restaurant is housed in a greenhouse-like glass enclosure with a fully retractable roof for al fresco dining. The project also sees the return of Dave Rabin’s nightlife staple Jimmy and its iconic rooftop and pool deck that has 360 views of lower Manhattan.

A guest room at Modernhaus SoHo (photo: Nikolas Koenig)

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Chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurant Le Pavillon has opened at the new One Vanderbilt office tower development adjacent to Grand Central Terminal. The 11,000-square-foot, 100-seat restaurant features a 30-seat bar designed by Isay Weinfeld and a flowering garden with trees in the dining room bringing the outside in. The SL Green Realty skyscraper in Midtown will feature two food and beverage offerings from Boulud; the ground floor will be home to an outpost of his Épicerie Boulud. It’s named after New York City institution Le Pavillon, which defined mid-century French dining in the United States when it opened in 1941. With lush greenery and foliage woven into the dining room, it will bring a peaceful oasis to bustling Midtown. The vegetable-forward and seafood-centric cuisine is approachable, fresh and forward-thinking, boasting seasonal bounty and flavor.  “With its garden view and original design features, it is our goal to create a retreat-like atmosphere where guests can come, enjoy light, fresh and flavorful  cuisine and be reenergized,” says Boulud. “With restaurants closed or significantly reduced for so long, many people are craving the experience of dining out safely, with creative cuisine, friendly service and all the thrills that just can’t be recreated at home. We all need that right now.”

Sona

Sona, an Indian restaurant owned by entrepreneur Maneesh Goyal, has just opened in Flatiron. Overseen by chef Hari Nayak and David Rabin, a partner in the Lambs Club and American Bar, Goyal has long dreamt of opening an Indian restaurant in the city. “This is really a family story for me,” says Goyal. “My father opened the first Indian restaurant in the state of Texas in 1975, so I essentially grew up in an Indian restaurant. In many ways, for me, Sona is a way for me to stay connected to the country that my parents left to start a new life in America.” The 20th Street location has been abuzz with guests since it opened (Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts and more), with standout dishes including butter chicken and a tribute dish to the late chef Floyd Cardoz, aptly named Floyd’s Goan Fish Curry. The Indo-Deco space was transformed by designer Melissa Bowers and features such design details as a gold bar tower dividing the space and a luxe purple marble bar. Goyal loves the use of arches in the space. “Archways embody the spirit of India,” he says. “They visually transport you in a very simple way.”

Sant Ambroeus Brookfield Place

Sant Ambroeus Brookfield Place is the hospitality group’s newest New York City outpost, welcoming visitors with a pair of custom-designed 18-foot-tall Murano glass chandeliers that perfectly accentuate the 40-foot-high ceilings. The restaurant beautifully marries elegant Italian ambiance with the spirit of downtown. The formal dining area offers an Italian menu curated by chef Iacopo Falai with classic Milanese pasta dishes such as tonnarelli cacio e pepe and fettuccine alla bolognese. The new space was designed by longtime Sant Ambroeus collaborator Robert McKinley of Studio Robert McKinley. “The goal is always to transport guests to the heart of Milan and complement the dining experience through design,” says McKinley. “I am always so inspired by the juxtaposition of opulence and modernity in the designs of North Italy.” The restaurant features mahogany paneling, floral-inspired wall-to-wall carpeting and papaya-colored moire fabric wall coverings.

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Founded by board-certified physician assistant Gabrielle Garritano, Ject is a new medical aesthetics skin clinic with locations in New York City and the Hamptons. After working for years in plastic surgeons’ offices on the Upper East Side, Garritano saw endless streams of patients coming in for Botox and filler but the prices shocked her. She wanted to offer these services at a more reasonable price in a more laid-back, yet new and modern environment. “After working in Manhattan in plastic surgery for a decade, I began to see that these services were only available to the top echelon of society, creating a huge gap in the market,” Garritano explains. “On the other hand, I saw day in and day out that the people who were getting these procedures loved the results and were aging much more gracefully than the people who weren’t getting preventative Botox and filler treatments.” Neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin and fillers like Juvéderm, Restylane and Radiesse are on offer along with treatments like chemical peels, microneedling (using the SkinPen Precision Systems, the only FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market), IPL laser and luxurious facials.

The services menu is straightforward and simple, the decor is clean and elevated and the highly trained medical providers are welcoming and knowledgeable. “Getting an injectable is a very intimate experience, whether it is your first time getting Botox or fillers or something else,” she says. “It has been so important for me and my whole team to understand what every single client is experiencing when they walk through the door.” In addition to its West Village location, Ject has just opened a Upper East Side space to service these treatments to uptown clients.

R+Co Bleu

R+Co Bleu, the newly launched uptown sister brand to R+Co, was inspired by R+Co co-founder Garren’s career. The couture line comes in four collections color-coded by concern (blue, orange-red, green and purple for essentials, color, repair and moisture and volume, respectively), and each product’s formulation is color-safe, Leaping Bunny–certified, vegan and free of gluten, parabens and sulfates. The jars and bottles are recyclable and completely made of post-consumer recycled materials, and the tubes are made of recyclable sugarcane-derived plastic. The line features shampoos, conditioners, styling and finishing products like Cult Classic Flexible Hairspray, Retroactive Dry Shampoo and Primary Color Shampoo & Conditioner.

Vicki Morav

Renowned skincare expert and aesthetician Vicki Morav has recently opened a new multilevel spa off Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side. Using brands like Biologique Recherche, MBR, Forlle’d, Augustinus Bader and Valmont to bring clients’ skin to its peak potential, Morav tackles each skin concern with a personalized approach and offers clients a complete skincare regimen to suit them. “Most facialists don’t practice deep cleansing during facials anymore,” says Morav. “Everything starts with clean skin. Once that’s done, we specialize in microneedling, radiofrequency, acid peels, lymphatic drainage and microcurrent treatments.”

After 30 years in business, Morav decided to create a new, 3,200-square-foot flagship skin clinic as a spacious sanctuary for her clients. Morav worked with Matthew Kelly from MK Dream Design on the design. “I walked into the space and saw the second floor and immediately had a vision,” says Morav. “I saw a room that was bright and beautiful and imagined that it could become an education, lecture, meditation or even an event room. Right away, I was enchanted with the idea of expansion.”

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Five decades after Pierre Balmain opened the first Balmain boutique on Madison Avenue, the Parisian house has returned with a new flagship designed by French architectural agency Studio AMV. “I love New York and I’m fascinated by the city’s one-of-a-kind style and flair,” explains the brand’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing. For Balmain’s return to NYC, Rousteing created two exclusive, limited-edition BBuzz bags and a new home fragrance collaboration with French fragrance house Trudon.

Balmain bags at the brand’s new boutique

The Last Line

Cult-favorite jewelry label The Last Line has opened its first permanent boutique in New York City’s West Village neighborhood. The 800-square-foot jewel box space exudes an understated city-chic elegance and showcases a kaleidoscope of jewelry in whimsical colors, shapes and sizes. “We want to be the last place you ever need to visit for fine jewelry, which is why you see so many options. We have every intention of living up to our name and give our customers the pieces of their dreams,” says the brand’s founder, Shelley Sanders. “I love that with just The Last Line, you could build your ultimate jewelry box.” From rainbow tennis bracelets to emerald ear climbers, diamond twist hoops and zodiac coin charms, all the jewelry embodies a uniquely sophisticated playful edge. The Bleecker Street store features an onsite ear piercer offering piercings in a safe, warm and inviting living room-style area. “The walls are the happiest bright yellow and the jewelry is displayed on colorful busts so you can see it right away and, of course, try it on,” says Sanders. “There are design elements that mirror key jewelry pieces—a rainbow chandelier that was inspired by our rainbow tennis bracelet and flower sconces that reflect the design of our Teddy flower earring.”

The Last Line NYC boutique

Mackage

Innovative cold-weather clothing brand Mackage has opened a flagship store in SoHo, its fifth retail location opening in 2021. The brand’s newest destination offers men’s, women’s, children’s and footwear collections throughout the 3,400-square-foot space. The landmark 1890 building boasts original architectural details along with several new standout design elements such as a dark, dramatic spiral staircase imported from Italy. Mackage incorporates the finest leather, down and wool materials into its high-quality outerwear, ensuring functionality is always a top priority. To celebrate the new store, Mackage teamed up with a number of local New York artists to present a rotation of artwork on the exterior of the store.

Mackage’s new store

Loeffler Randall

Cult accessories label Loeffler Randall has opened its first store in SoHo housing its shoes, bags, jewelry, accessories and, now, ready-to-wear. The 600-square-foot boutique is designed by architect and interior designer Poonam Khanna, founder of UNIONWORKS, who worked alongside the brand’s founder Jessie Randall and her team. “We know our customers love coming to us directly for the most extensive offering of Loeffler Randall, so having a store is the tangible version of that,” says Randall. “We can service them better with an additional touch point. I see the store not only as a place for selling and discovery, but as a creative laboratory as well.” The New York–based brand was founded by Randall and her husband (now CEO) Brian Murphy 16 years ago. The serene jewel box of a boutique feels calm and warm and design features include curving walls, a built-in sofa under a curved archway and ripple-fold drapery panels that evoke the label’s iconic, handmade pleats. Plaster walls, natural wood, woven floor coverings and velvet fabrics in vibrant hues add a rich, warm look to the space. “The store design is focused on spatial simplicity and an edited palette that feels calm, warm and concise,” says Randall. “I’m very inspired by natural, raw materials.”

Loeffler Randall store

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The Ace Hotel Brooklyn

“We’re lucky enough to have landed at the junction of so many rich and inspiring neighborhoods, and hope to provide a new and inviting sense of place for our guests and neighbors to call home,” says Ace Hotel Group president Brad Wilson. As the second ground-up build for Ace, this hotel feels especially one-of-a-kind with design elements such as custom tile murals, original artwork by local textile artists and unique furnishings throughout.

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The Starlight swimming pool

“The Waldorf Astoria has a forever lavish aura,” says Deniot. “The interiors will reflect the magnificence of the past mixed with today’s great sense of energy. They will be grand and playful, all highly inviting, with many elements of surprise and excitement.” Residences range from spacious studios to lavish four-bedrooms and stunning penthouses—several with expansive private outdoor space. The Waldorf Astoria made for a glamorous photo shoot with actress and singer Kat Graham.

A living room in the one of the Residences

Residences start at $1.7 million.

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This winter, Sperone Westwater gallery on the Lower East Side will mount a solo exhibition of recent work by artist Peter Sacks. Republic showcases paintings in which the layers of history, myth, ritualistic practices and literary references run deep and are deeply informed. The South Africa-born Sacks is an Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar and Yale Ph.D. Since 1980,
he’s also been an English professor at Johns Hopkins and Harvard (where he still teaches).

Recently described in the pages of The New Yorker as “one of the most exciting painters in America” Sacks utilizes diverse, workaday materials like cotton, burlap, lace, wood and cardboard, some fleetingly imprinted with poetic texts typed on the cloth by the artist using a manual typewriter. Sacks also composes with fragments of Indian textiles, indigo blue cottons from South Africa, antique kimonos from Japan and embroidered linen from Normandy. The twisted, torn and joyful pieces of fabric evoke unfurled banners, flowing rivers, semaphore flags—and, in this new series, the skyline of American cities. The recycling of fabrics from the global textile trade suggests the labor involved in their making, while intimating a sense of impermanence and loss, migration and diaspora. Republic will run until March 13, 2021 and is one of the most unique things to do in New York City.

Shopping:

A celebration of scent, sight and sound, fragrance house D.S. & Durga is rooted in the power of cultural exploration, from music, art and nature to the aromas that accompany these landscapes. David and Kavi Moltz, the husband-and-wife duo behind the fragrance brand, recently opened a Brooklyn atelier in the heart of Williamsburg. The new outpost features a custom cast-in-place concrete island paired with a chandelier from Entler along with other eye-catching design elements. Technology plays a huge role in the store, with QR codes on display for each scent that will play a video describing it.

Food:

Frenchette, the 2019 James Beard award winner for Best New Restaurant located in Tribeca, recently opened a delectable new bakery on nearby Church Street. Offering unique takes on breads (purple barley and oats), pastries (twice-baked croissants with pistachio and hazelnut) and cookies (ginger molasses spelt), Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson’s bakery is sure to satisfy even the snobbiest carb lovers. Frenchette is taking precautions to keep customers safe and is currently available for take out and delivery via Caviar or you can visit the Crepe Truck at 45 Rockefeller Plaza.

Wellness:

The newest self-care destination in New York City has been strategically designed with COVID-19 restrictions as top priorities. The flagship Hydra Studios location on Wall Street opened on January 4, 2021 after construction halted in March due to the pandemic. The founders of this wellness studio, fitness oasis, and luxury outpost used this time to reimagine the space with new industry standards in mind to keep clients as safe as possible. “We immediately needed to rethink and redesign our studio and its operations, pivoting from creating a  communal experience to a more private one,” says Hydra Studios co-founder Marie Kloor, who serves as  the company’s CEO. At the Wall Street location you will find private suites reserved for individual fitness routines (featuring Peloton, MIRROR workout system, TRX, mats and light weights), locker rooms that include amenities and products from brand partners Brooklinen, Dyson, Verb, Blind Barber, Malin + Goetz,  Way of Will, and Seed, as well as rainfall showers, steam rooms, and an infrared sauna to complete your experience. Schedule an individual session at Hydra Studios for a one-off work out or opt for a monthly membership.

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Ever/Body

A boutique acupuncture destination in NoHo will whisk you away to a place of tranquility and relaxation. Ora is offering in-person acupuncture services in the comfort of a stunning Rockwell Group-designed space. Choose an express 30-minute treatment or a more in-depth 65-minute session for a little extra time on your wellness journey. After finding solace in acupuncture to treat digestive issues, entrepreneur Kimberly Ross opened Ora to serve as one of the most accessible wellness spots in New York City.

The reception area at Ora

“It’s not a facial, it’s a workout,” states London-based beauty brand FaceGym, founded by beauty writer and columnist Inge Theron. The brand’s signature facial treatments use high-energy kneading movements and cutting-edge technology to tone and tighten the forgotten 40 muscles in the face. With the opening of its fourth New York City studio location on the Upper East Side, the gym for your face will lift, sculpt and tone your facial muscles into shape.

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Recently, Dr. Shafer brought on his friend and colleague, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman, into his practice to round out the Clinic’s offerings. “Dr. Engelman and I met several years ago teaching for Allergan,” says Dr. Shafer. “She brings enormous dermatology, dermatological surgery and laser experience to the practice.”

We talked to Dr. Shafer and Dr. Engelman about the face and body trends they are seeing this winter.

A treatment room at the new Shafer Clinic

He Said:

What are the most requested plastic surgeries right now?

Face surgeries such as facelift, neck liposuction, buccal fat pad excisions and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) are in highest demand right now. Tomorrow, we have three facelifts scheduled in one day. People are spending much more time staring into the camera and seeing their appearance for hours on end during video chats. While the typical facelift patient is generally in their fifties or sixties, we are seeing younger people requesting the procedure.

Why is working from home making elective plastic surgery more palatable?

Patients seem to have less hesitation about downtime, since they have to wear a mask anyway and don’t have to take time off of work. They could have breast implants on Thursday and be on a Zoom call on Friday and no one would even know.

What are you seeing as the big trends for 2021?

We have seen a boost in noninvasive body treatments such as CoolSculpting to freeze fat, Emsculpt to build muscle and Lumenis NuEra Tight radiofrequency to tighten skin.

She Said:

What are the most requested treatments and procedures right now?

Things to combat stress breakouts and maskne. Many patients—even ones who were not struggling before—have come to me to help manage their breakouts. I’ve also seen a huge uptick in injectables like Botox, Kybella and filler for the eyes, neck and jawline.

What made you decide to partner with Dr. Shafer?

It’s really a holistic approach to aesthetics. Whether you need medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, laser treatments, noninvasive or surgical body contouring or aesthetic surgery, you only have to visit one clinic. Dr. Shafer and I consult on patient cases throughout the day and share a lot of patients so we can best address their needs.

What are you seeing as the big trends for 2021?

The new-to-market Lumenis NuEra Tight machine which uses focal radiofrequency to thicken the skin, improve texture and improve skin strength. I’m really excited about it.

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Dior pop-up in SoHo, New York

Dior’s pop-up at 109 Greene Street will be open through January 3, 2021.

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Pastries at Angelina Paris

Today, the beautifully constructed pastries and flawless French sweets of Angelina’s make their way to New York City with the opening of the tea room’s very first U.S. location. Located at 1050 Avenue of the Americas near Bryant Park, the Manhattan outpost will be Angelina’s 31st location worldwide.

Angelina Paris

Visitors can enjoy full-service dining (with socially-distanced tables and currently operating at 25 percent capacity), peruse the chic retail shop, or swing by the grab-and-go bakery for a quick snack. With the holiday season approaching and travel restrictions unwavering, head to the new Angelina Paris tea room in New York City for a taste of the City of Lights this winter.

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So last year, Parr and her partner Majeed Hemmat launched skincare brand HoliFrog with four hero cleansers: Tashmoo Water Lily Nourishing Milky Wash, Shasta AHA Refining Acid Wash, Kissimmee Vitamin F Therapy Balmy Wash and Superior Omega Nutritive Gel Wash. “This idea of ‘situational cleansing’ has become the cornerstone of our brand,” Parr explains. “Skin has different needs at different times.”

Galilee Antioxidant Dewy Drop

The brand became a fast bestseller at Dermstore, SpaceNK and FaceGym and will launch this fall on HSN. After the brand’s debut, Parr wanted to expand its range beyond cleansers, but wasn’t sure which category to tackle next. “Based on customer feedback, it became quite clear that our customers wanted a skincare system to use post-wash,” she explains. So the brand is evolving from its motto of “situational cleansing” to skincare “for every skin situation.” Their first non-cleanser, launching this fall, is a hydration hybrid that drenches and repairs the skin—without any excess filler ingredients. Galilee Antioxidant Dewy Drop is a restoring serum that moonlights as a lotion emulsion. This serum-meets-lotion boasts antioxidants, vitamins, gentle exfoliants, non-fragrant plant oils and extracts and can be used on its own or in conjunction with your existing routine. “Nothing we do will ever be watered down…pun intended,” Parr says.

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A dip trio at Lola Taverna

Lola Taverna’s airy, rustic ambiance quickly attracted diners, who flock to its covered outdoor dining area. Six months after opening, Levy and Makris were staring down the barrel of a pandemic. “I have to give Cobi a lot of credit for being
the one who spearheaded the adjustment as fast as possible,” Makris says. “Cobi paid attention to what was going on in the world and [knew] we had to make people want to come to Lola for the food but also have outdoor seating where they felt comfortable and protected.” Levy always felt Lola’s prime corner location on Sixth Avenue was special, and its lush outdoor patio invites customers to dine safely. “Cobi really pushed for us to be the rock in the community. At some point, when things get better, we want to be a focal point,” says Makris.

Grilled lamb chops at Lola Taverna

The duo are already exploring ways to grow Lola Taverna. “I’m getting calls from all over the country with interest,” says Makris. “We are planning on expanding the brand, hopefully to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. We’re firing on all cylinders.”

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The Smith

With the delivery program, appropriately titled The Smith at Home, foodies can choose from signature cooked dishes such as Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Short Rib Cavatelli Pasta, and The Smith Fried Chicken; groceries like The Smith Burger Kit, French Fry Kit, and Vanilla Bean French Toast Kit; treats including S’mores in a Jar and Chocolate Chip Cookies; house-made cocktails such as the 50/50 Margarita, Cucumber Loco, and Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em; and various beer, wine, and spirit options. Hungry yet?

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DanceBody’s new Williamsburg studio

Who’s your favorite type of client to instruct?

The clients I love working with are those self declared ‘non-dancers.’ Stepping out of your comfort zone can be intimidating, but the reward is so worth it.

What do you wear when you’re teaching?

Noli Yoga is my go-to workout brand. Their pieces offer comfort, sweat-wicking, and fun prints, what more could you want? The days of all-black workout ensembles are out. Bring on the neons and animal prints! I also love Carbon38’s new line, which has become a go-to for me this year. I love the silhouette it creates.

What three songs are always on your playlist?

Right now, it’s: “Pure Water” by Mustard and Migos, “Look” by Leikeli47, and “Jolean” by Get Real, Claude VonStroke and Green Velvet.

Where would you like to teach next?

In just the last year, we’ve taught classes in Aspen, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, Greenwich and Los Angeles. I would love to teach anywhere in Asia, I know we would have such a following there as dance is such a tremendous part of their culture.

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Over 350 guests attended the floral extravaganza starting the night off with a cocktail hour where party-goers were invited to circle through the grand ballroom viewing individually designed tablescapes created by some of the city’s most sought after designers, florists, and architects. Some highlights included a stunning pagoda completely covered in white orchids and a towering tropical creation imagined by designer Elizabeth Sutton and Birch Event Design. Another star centerpiece was created by the man of the hour himself, Jeff Leatham, who also guest-designed this year’s exhibit. Featuring an artful arrangement of violet-hued orchids mixed with black calla lilies, which he poignantly revealed was his father’s favorite flower, gave just a taste of what viewers can expect of the stunning show itself.

Amongst the flowing cocktails and canapes, guests were able to scoop up some of their own botanical beauties during a silent auction that featured some of the rare orchids found within the exhibit. Sitting down to a lovely multi-course meal provided by The Plaza, followed by an eclectic array of tunes by DJ Mad Marj that had everyone hitting the dance floor, the night was a resounding success for the NYBG which was able to raise over $550,000 to benefit its research programs.

If you are regretting missing out on the event or are just an avid floral enthusiast fear not you can catch the show itself which will be running at the garden from February 15th through April 19th. Inspired by color, the exhibition is a dramatic display of multi-hued botanicals, light fixtures, and graphic installations. On the design, Leatham says “People have seen the interiors of the Conservatory already, but with this exhibition, I want them to look through them like never before.”

Several events are also centered around the exhibit including an over 21 night where guests can experience a night of music, drinks, light bites, and a performance by Princess Lockeroo, one of today’s leading voguing choreographers. As well as a lecture by Jeff Leatham himself on the creation of the exhibit.

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