May 2009

Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Publishing Team
Binn Shot

Virtual Reality
Staying in touch has gone digital - and, no, we're not talking about old-fashioned e-mail (yawn). Social networking sites now let you track down old friends, make new contacts, and even find out who's free for lunch.

Southern Charm
POWER ACTOR

The Essence of Evolution
POWER DESIGNER

The Storyteller
POWER MUSICIAN

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!
Rebecca Minkoff muses on her burgeoning design empire and upcoming nuptials.

Keyed Up
Jazz pianist Eric Lewis turns to rock for inspiration.

Getting the Ball Rolling
Join designer Tory Burch for a grand evening at the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s second annual Spring Ball.

Right in Our Own Backyard
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House helps the Upper East Side’s neediest residents.

Kids Incorporated
Even in the face of adversity, the Women's International Zionist Organization says, "Smile!"

Crossing the Pond
New Yorkers get a taste of the Brit life with the latest UK style export, Topshop.

Linked In
Get a grip on sleek chain-strap bags.

Ahead of Their Time
Thinking ahead to the most-anticipated new timepieces might get you one hot watch.

New York's Newest Darling
Whether whipping up cooking segments on the Today Show, ripping up the streets of Manhattan in a Ferrari, or simply chilling with Martha Stewart, Sara Gore of LX.TV isn’t afraid of adventure.

Real Estate Survival Guide
Josh Guberman, president and CEO of Core Development Group, offers some expert advice on the state of the housing market and how to benefit from it.

Holding Back the Years
On the verge of unveiling his first Manhattan office, cosmetic dentist Thomas Connelly shows how a little work can go a long way

Get Involved and Have It All
Taking care of others is a reward in and of itself. Latch onto these social groups and reap the benefits that follow.

Limited Edition


So Hip It's Hudson Square
Forget Midtown. The media - both new and old - has moved Downtown.

10128
Dotted with century-old mansions and storied landmarks, this affluent Upper East Side enclave is immune to market fluctuations, bursting bubbles, and the effects of aging.

Where to Write
Well-versed writers know that stimulating surroundings foster solid literary results. Interior designer Devin Powell sets the scene.

Public Access


Mary, Mary
No need to be contrary— it’s Bloody Mary season, and whether sipping one at an alfresco brunch or whipping up a bunch for friends, this drink is an undeniable crowd pleaser.

Dream Machines
Tired of that clunker of a cell phone, camera, or computer? Time for a sleek upgrade.

Urban Planning
Getting in shape in this city has never been easier.

La Vie Moderne
Trying times call for ingenuity and practicality (and a gorgeous bag can’t hurt), so make your beauty products work overtime for you.

Beautiful Day
A local beauty institution gets a makeover, a notable MD tells us his NYC favorites, and spring fragrances make us positively rosy.

Rumor Has It
Richard Johnson - the duke of "Page Six" - walks us through his empire.