One of the best parts of watching Mad Men (besides the expertly crafted plot and character development) is the perfectly recreated world of 1960s New York. Who doesn’t wish they could simply step into their tvs for a moment and experience the romance of sipping a cocktail in an elegant 60s bar? We’ve put together a list of Mad Men inspired locales, consisting of places that have been here since the 1960s as well as their modern counterparts. Here’s everything you need to know to dress, drink, eat, and live like a character out of Mad Men. (Don Draper not included.) More »
Someone has harsh words for Vanity Fair Editor-In-Chief Graydon Carter. So he flew to Bermuda on a private jet on the day lay-offs happened at his magazine. What’s the big deal?More »
Troubles continue for the recently arrested son of Michael Douglas, as his girlfriend is caught trying to smuggle him 19 baggies of heroin in the battery compartment of an electric toothbrush while he is under house arrest. Genius. [NYPost]
Study finds that optimistic women have lower risk of heart disease. Good to know that there is a reason to look on the bright side, besides, you know, just being happy. [CNN]
Graydon Carter feeling the recessionary pinch? For the first time in distant memory, the big man was seen eating in a cafeteria. [NYO]
Last night Hollywood traveled to NYC to help celebrate Cartier’s “100th Anniversary in America” at their Fifth Avenue Mansion. Stars including Kate Hudson, Jessica Biel and b.f. Justin Timberlake, Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Rachel Weisz, Eva Mendes all came dressed to impress. We especially loved Kate Hudson’s black cut out dress-whose style did you like best? More »
[Photos by BILLY FARRELL and JOE SCHILDHORN for PMc]
What’s a little drizzle when it comes to kicking off the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival? Guests at Vanity Fair’s opening night dinner hosted by Graydon Carter, Robert DeNiro and Ronald Perelman were seen fashionably flouting the weather by donning umbrellas on their way to the NY State Supreme Courthouse where the party was held. More story and photos below… More »
[Martha Stewart, Stephen Shore, Julianne Moore. All Photos by PATRICK MCMULLAN for PMc]
Last night Julianne Moore and Bergdorf Goodman CEO Jim Gold held two celebrations in honor of Tomas Maier, the talented creative director of luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta. The party started with cocktails at the department store and moved onto a dinner at the the classic french restaurant La Grenouille. Bergdorfs’ inventive window displays and the beautiful flowers that always light up La Grenouille provided a great backdrop to the elegant evening. More story and photos below… More »
You would think that with a constant flow of celebs, moguls, impressarios, etc. that Graydon Carter’s power dining spot, Ye Old Waverly Inn, would have constant fodder to blog about. Or so it seemed when Carter first launched the Waverly Inn blog in January of this year. But what may have seemed at first a brilliant way to shill for the spot in hindsight looks to be an ill-conceived project at best. The blog hasn’t been posted on since May 21st of this year.
For starters it appears to be a serious conflict of interest. Sure Graydon isn’t running for public office, but as an editor, to use Vanity Fair’s resources to publicize a personal investment doesn’t ring quite right, similiar to the distaste of paying $65 dollars for a plate of mac and cheese. Even if it’s not him doing the actual writing, the effect and intent is the same. More »
So I think we’ve solved it. The Mac and Cheese. Could this be the secret that Serena Williams is counting on for success tonight when she goes up against Venus? We’ll never know, but one thing we do know: you won’t find this on the defunct Ye Old Waverly Inn shill-blog. They haven’t had a post on it since the 21st of May!
More importantly, you won’t find any other beer than Heineken at the Inn. Not sure what Graydon Carter was thinking there….
It has been revealed that Graydon Carter of Vanity Fair/Waverly Inn fame was the buyer behind The Monkey Bar and is expecting to reopen the once popular spot next summer.
“The restaurant, located in the Elysee Hotel at 60 East 54th Street, had been owned by The Glazier Group since 1994.
The Monkey Bar opened in 1932 and after Repeal, quickly became a popular watering hole. When the Glazier Group bought it, they restored the monkey murals in the bar and commissioned the architect David Rockwell to give the back dining room a plush, sexy 1940’s cabaret look. Over the years, a succession of chefs has come and gone, including John Schenk, Kurt Gutenbrunner, Patricia Yeo and Chris Cheung.” [Diner's Blog]
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
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First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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One of the best parts of watching Mad Men (besides the expertly crafted plot and character development) is the perfectly recreated world of 1960s New York. Who doesn’t wish they could simply step into their tvs for a moment and experience the romance of sipping a cocktail in an elegant 60s bar? We’ve put together a list of Mad Men inspired locales, consisting of places that have been here since the 1960s as well as their modern counterparts. Here’s everything you need to know to dress, drink, eat, and live like a character out of Mad Men. (Don Draper not included.) More »
[Kate Hudson, Jessica Biel. All photos by Getty] 
[Martha Stewart, Stephen Shore, Julianne Moore. All Photos by PATRICK MCMULLAN for PMc]
You would think that with a constant flow of celebs, moguls, impressarios, etc. that Graydon Carter’s power dining spot, Ye Old Waverly Inn, would have constant fodder to blog about. Or so it seemed when Carter first launched the Waverly Inn blog in January of this year. But what may have seemed at first a brilliant way to shill for the spot in hindsight looks to be an ill-conceived project at best. The blog hasn’t been posted on since May 21st of this year.
It has been revealed that Graydon Carter of Vanity Fair/Waverly Inn fame was the buyer behind The Monkey Bar and is expecting to reopen the once popular spot next summer.
