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Keith McNally Serves His Best Dish Yet

1 week ago | townandcountrymag.com | Andrew Zucker

Keith McNally has reigned over New York City for decades. The New York Times once described him as “the Restaurateur Who Invented Downtown,” but the British-born owner of clubby haunts like Balthazar, Pastis, and Minetta Tavern—as well as their various outposts around the country—wasn’t to the steak frites manor born.
Keith McNally Serves His Best Dish Yet

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Zucker

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Keith McNally has reigned over New York City for decades. The New York Times once described him as “the Restaurateur Who Invented Downtown,” but the British-born owner of clubby haunts like Balthazar, Pastis, and Minetta Tavern—as well as their various outposts around the country—wasn’t to the steak frites manor born.
Inside the Ultra-Luxury Sky Palaces Where Sports Owners Watch Their Teams

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Zucker

As a glass mosaicist to the one percent, Allison Eden has installed elaborate tile creations in enclaves like Palm Beach and Southampton. But, as of this year, her work can also be found in Astoria, Queens. That’s because Steve and Alexandra Cohen, the billionaire owners of the New York Mets, recently hired Eden to freshen up their Citi Field owners’ suite with custom basketweave tile.
For Kids Born With Silver Spoons in Their Mouths, Campus Living Just Doesn’t Cut It

1 month ago | airmail.news | Andrew Zucker

Every spring, Harvard’s freshmen are sorted across 12 residential houses. But the children of the 0.1 percent have a 13th option: 1075 Massachusetts Avenue. With a tenant directory resembling the Forbes Four Hundred, the 20-unit building is the go-to off-campus option for nepo babies at the Ivy League college. “It has been extremely popular, and the clientele we have is obviously a very upper-end clientele,” says developer Raj Dhanda, who bought the Harvard Square property in 2009.
A Guide to Washington, DC’s Best Restaurants

1 month ago | townandcountrymag.com | Andrew Zucker

Washington, DC is a government town. But it’s also become a food city. What started centuries ago as a district dotted with taverns and saloons has transformed into a city brimming with five-star establishments and see-and-be-seen locales. These days, some eateries are as likely to end up in TMZ as paparazzi-infested Hollywood joints. Since The District changes with every administration, here is the insiders’ guide to the timeless (and trendy) spots defining DC social life.
A Guide to Washington, DC’s Best Restaurants

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Zucker

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Washington, DC is a government town. But it’s also become a food city. What started centuries ago as a district dotted with taverns and saloons has transformed into a city brimming with five-star establishments and see-and-be-seen locales. These days, some eateries are as likely to end up in TMZ as paparazzi-infested Hollywood joints.
A New Class of Social Media Influencers Is Taking Their Followers Inside the Ivy League

1 month ago | townandcountrymag.com | Andrew Zucker

When Sanaa Williams sits down to eat at one of Yale University’s dining halls, she sometimes invites others to join her. But they can’t serve themselves. Since posting a TikTok in early September recounting a meal with friends, Williams has continued to post similar videos and amassed over one million TikTok likes. “Until recently, there is kind of a secrecy around what life is like at Ivy League schools,” says the Yale senior.
Why Are Shows About the White House So Popular During Times of Political Unrest?

1 month ago | townandcountrymag.com | Andrew Zucker

Lesli Linka Glatter enjoys stepping foot in the West Wing. Even if it’s not the real one. “Anytime I can be in the back room of power—and see and feel how decisions are made with the most powerful people in the country—I want to be in that room,” says the Zero Day director. Glatter is part of a growing cohort of creatives using 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as inspiration for television shows.
Why Are Shows About the Presidency So Popular During Political Unrest?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Zucker

Lesli Linka Glatter enjoys stepping foot in the West Wing. Even if it’s not the real one. “Anytime I can be in the back room of power—and see and feel how decisions are made with the most powerful people in the country—I want to be in that room,” says the Zero Day director. Glatter is part of a growing cohort of creatives using 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as inspiration for television shows.
The Truth About NYC Doormen

2 months ago | townandcountrymag.com | Andrew Zucker

The white-glove building at 485 Park Avenue is home to nearly two dozen of the city’s ritziest residents. And on an overcast Thursday in February, it was also home to a talk show in its lobby. “Now is the moment we've all been waiting for. You have a party trick that we're excited to see,” Sara Leeds, the 30-year-old host, told her guest. On this talk show, the interviewee was Senad, a lanky, middle-aged Balkins émigré who flexed his karate skills for viewers.