June/July 2009

Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Publishing Team
Binn Shot

The Nurse Is Ready to See You
Power Actor

Jersey Boy
Power Actor

Everywhere Man
Power Actor

You Can Go Home Again
Power Actor

Kiddie Whisperer
Power Educator

Center Stage
Power Educator

Class Menagerie
The work of Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne—on display at Paul Kasmin Gallery—brings whimsy and charm to the quotidian.

Sweeping Change
Intervening to save the job of a local street sweeper opened Henry Buhl’s eyes to a new life passion: eradicating homelessness in New York City.

Beyond the Sea
La Mer and Oceana come together to celebrate and support World Ocean Day.

New York's Newest Residents
Rare snow leopards make a grand entrance at the Central Park Zoo.

New Green World
Our cherished (and scientifically significant) Botanical Garden needs your continued support.

Cartier's Centennial
The iconic jeweler rolls out a new collection and launches a luxe book to mark its 100th year in business.

Old School Cool
These New Yorkers are experts at investing old pieces with new life.

From Russia With Love
Bring out your inner tsarina with decadent velvet and gold .

Summer Stylings
From books to baseball, fashion-forward locals dish on their picks for the season.

How Sweet it Is!
Mealtime should be this fun for kids and parents.

Cooking Classes for Kids
Expand your little one’s culinary talent and palate.

Get Outta Here
Take to the skies, the seas and the streets for a summer of carefree travel—armed with these indulgent accessories.

Sale of the Centuries
Bloomingdale’s honors the Big Apple’s big day.

Primary Selection
The world’s fi rst ladies are more fashionable than ever—think Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy—and ladies’ watches are following suit.

Le Nouveau Pierre, Extraordinaire!
What does $100 million look like?

Playing in the Sandboxes
This summer, three manmade beaches are the city’s hottest hangouts. Just remember to stay out of the water.

10038
Though traders and tourists are still the dominant species, the Financial District is becoming a family-friendly residential destination.

So Nice to Come Home To
Lisa Jackson, lauded interior designer and CEO of Lucca & Co., has just the thing for a home in need of revamped refinement.

The Biel Deal
With captivating looks and a healthy dose of talent Jessica Biel plans for big things to come

Chef's Table
Seven New York City culinary aces let Gotham in on the one recipe that makes it all worthwhile.

Garden Party
Fresh flirtations signal that summer is in full swing.

Fête Accompli
From menu to guest list, creating the perfect low-key city soirée this summer requires careful planning. Here, Creative Edge Parties shows how it’s done.

Best Friends (Almost) Forever
There are certain things a girl just can’t get over....

Bringing It Together
With a blend of cultural cuisines, these fusion spots unite all that’s diverse and delicious about the world—just like NYC.

New and Notable
With so many restaurants opening in this town, it gets harder and harder to stand out from the crowd, but these four warrant a second look.

Editors’ Favorites
Where we’re eating these days, and why.

Smooth Ale-ing
From growler-fillers to unfiltered cask, New York has it all on tap.

Define This Wine
It’s good to be master... of wine, that is. And it’s equally good to learn from one.

What’s in Store
Retail expert Faith Hope Consolo gives an insider’s look into the latest boutiques hitting Manhattan.

Golden Girl
Rule the streets this summer with sexy shades and a gorgeous glow.

Summer, Summer, Summertime!
In the immortal words of the Fresh Prince, it’s time to sit back and unwind—and get beautified while doing it.

Cooking the Books
Looking for a read you can really sink your teeth into? Here are a few of the juiciest, most wickedly delicious toque-minded tomes to simmer over this summer.

Lazy, Hazy Days
Kick back and let the stars guide your summer.