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It Girl
Aja Mangum | May 15, 2012

Her name might be synonymous with high society, but Tinsley Mortimer is refreshingly down-to-earth. With her debut novel, Southern Charm, out this month, the 35-year-old has been keeping busy in (and out of) the spotlight. Here’s a glimpse into the...

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A Park Avenue Space Odyssey
Aminata Dia | May 11, 2012

Tickets to outer space are now a reality, thanks to Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic spaceflight company. But for thrill-seekers with a fear of flying (or those who’d prefer to save $200,000), New York artist Tom Sachs...

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Locally Sourced
Aminata Dia | May 4, 2012

It’s only in its second year, but the NYC Wanted Design event has already earned much-deserved buzz as the locally focused alternative to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. This time organizers are spotlighting a special installation...

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Nacho Libre
Adeena Sussman | April 27, 2012

Like a gnarly hand extending its middle finger, the carrot at the center of Alex Stupak’s appetizer salad tells you much of what you need to know about his latest project, the modern Mexican restaurant Empellón Cocina.

The mangled root’s...

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Designing Women
Julie Taraska | April 27, 2012

For nearly a quarter-century, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair has been the linchpin of New York’s Design Week, ushering into the city each May a parade of products, parties and prodigious talents. But if you’re not in the...

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Sartorial Secrets
Aminata Dia & Nicole Cherie Jones | April 27, 2012

NYC is one of the fashion capitals of the world—or so we say. We asked some of the city’s boldface names to spill on their favorite retail gems and latest finds for spring.

“I love Miu Miu (11 E....

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Art for Money’s Sake
Stephanie Murg | April 27, 2012

“I don’t think it’s a very good time to open a gallery,” says New York art collector Adam Lindemann, before rephrasing his stance in the affirmative. “I think it’s a very bad time to open a gallery.” His...

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No Light at the End of the Tunnel
James Kaminsky | April 27, 2012

It’s an unseasonably warm Thursday in March, barely 5pm, and the dinner rush is already starting at Café Greco. The restaurant, on Second Avenue near 72nd Street, serves up specialties like sautéed calf’s...

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Viva La Fashion!
Aminata Dia | April 27, 2012

Sure, the Met’s annual Costume Institute gala draws a crowd of fashion royalty in the form of designers like Karl Lagerfeld and It girls like Blake Lively, but let’s not forget the real reason they’re there: the exhibit.

On...

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Dancing With Horses
Nate Chapnick | April 24, 2012

In many industries, “doing better” can be rather subjective. A chef’s new dish might taste better to some, less so to others. A fashion designer’s new line might dazzle critics, but flame out on the racks. At Ferrari,...

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