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Some Jules Kirby broad was mistakenly included in a "celebrity" guide to New York in which the "stars" dish on city secrets. Her obscure gems include Ray's pizza, shopping at Bergdorf and art at the Met! Just don't ask her about ethnic people or their stinky food. More»
Jules Kirby is not just your average jet-setting international socialite. Rather than dazzling the benefit circle, Jules is more likely to be found on the beach surfing or diving in exotic destinations ranging from Thailand to St. Barths. This spring she added to her list of accolades and opened a boutique, Jolika, in Belle-ile-en-Mer, France - an island off the coast of Normandy where she's called home since March 2007. I recently connected with Jules in France via Skype to get the dish on Jolika, her move back to NYC, and how France has been treating her.
What was your inspiration for opening Jolika?
I love to shop. I love nature. It keeps me very busy, and out of trouble.
Saturday, February 11
Plovgh, the new online farmers market
Who knew that the farming world had a trend? Well, Mallory Sustick, a Brooklyn bartender, works like a dog to maintain, promote and advance the online farmer's market startup Plovgh that began after noticing a need for more local farm market distribution.
