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Video: Russian Tea Room NYC
Video of the Week:

The Russian Tea Room

Paige Bluhdorn's Flight of Fancy

Now in the hands of the Le Roy family after the death of Warner LeRoy, the Russian Tea Room's rich history lives on, although the Borscht has changed to a consomme base. The restaurant was opened by former members of the Russian Imperial Ballet as a social space for Russian expatriates and became famous as a gathering place for the entertainment industry.

eatdrinksleep recommends The Russian Tea Room

The Russian Tea Room: A Love Story
by Faith Stewart-Gordon

Location: 150 West 57th Street
Click here to watch the video.

Fame Game Profile
Jean George
Featured Review:

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

World Renowned Chef

The Internationally renowed chef known simply as 'Jean Georges' has been surprising us with his inventive cuisine and thematic restaurants, Vong, Jo Jo, Lipstick Cafe, Prime Steak, 66, Spice Market and the upscale Jean George restaurant in the Trump International Hotel at Columbus Circle.

eatdrinksleep recommends Asian Flavors: Jean Georges

Asian Flavors
of Jean-Georges

by Jean Georges Vongerichten

For Reservations go to Opentable.com
Click here for restaurant info.

Fame Game Profile
Mattew Patrick Smyth
interior design:

Matthew Patrick Smyth

Personalised Design

Featured in popular magazines such as Wallpaper, House & Garden, House Beautiful, Gotham, New York and many more, the easy-going Matthew Patrick Smyth specializes in residential interior design here in New York and further afield.

Eatdrinksleep recommends New York Apartments

New York Apartments
by Jamee Gregory, Charles Davey

Click here for more about
Matthew Patrick Smyth

Fame Game Profile

Cynthia Lufkin
HERO / Charity:

Cynthia Lufkin

Mother of The Year

Cynthia Lufkin was honored as the American Cancer Society's 'Mother of The Year' at the newly renovated Plaza Hotel in New York. A survivor of breast cancer who underwent treatment after an emergency c-section Cynthia Lufkin gives great hope to those stricken by the disease.

Eatdrinksleep recommends Breast Cancer: Clear & Simple

Breast Cancer
Clear & Simple
by The American
Cancer Society

Learn more and get involved:
The American Cancer Society

Fame Game Profile

westchester

Rachael Flatt
katonah & bedford kids:

Rachael Flatt

A Young Figure Skating Champion

Video Montage of 2008
Watch the youTube video of World Junior Figure Skating Champion, Rachael Flatt.

For more information visit:
• US Figure Skating
• IceNetwork.com

Visit EssentialMom: every parents guide for kids activities.

Westchester Skating Academy
91 Fairview Drive, Elmsford, NY
Phone: 914.347.8232

Yoga
health:

Katonah Yoga Center

Peace & Gratitude in Practice

Owner Nevine Michaan feels that Katonah Yoga represents an achieved synthesis of her work. She is grateful for all the things that Yoga has helped to enrich in her life and hopes that as many people as possible may share in the blessings that a Yoga practice bestows on those who study it with diligence and faith.

eatdrinksleep recommends Ashtanga Yoga. The Practice Manual

Ashtanga Yoga:
The Practice Manual:
An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice

For more information visit:

Katonah Yoga Center
39 Main Street, Bedford Hills
Phone: 914.241.3413

Martha Stewart - A new home collection
interior design:

Martha Goes Katonah

Persistence Pays Off

Although there has been a flurry of controversy surrounding Martha Stewart's bid to trademark the name of Katonah, New York, the lifestyle maven's persistence has paid off as Martha launches A NEW HOME COLLECTION with Bernhardt furniture company. Adding to Martha's four existing collections for Bernhardt, that includes Turkey Hill, Martha's famous former haunt.

Eatdrinksleep recommends Simple Home Solutions

Simple Home Solutions:
Good Things with Martha Stewart Living. by Martha Stewart Living Magazine

For more information visit:
Martha Stewart Katonah

Richard Gere
Neighborhood spotlight:

The Bedford Post Inn

Gere & Lowell warm up Bedford Village

The Bedford Post is a welcome addition to Bedford, NY with Brian Lewis cooking up quasi-rustic yet elegant cuisine that supports local farmers. A great addition to the area; even Martha approves!

Eatdrinksleep recommends Bedford - NY Images of America

Bedford (NY)
(Images of America)

by Shirley Lindefield, J. Stockbridge

For more information on
Bedford NY
click here.

Learn more about:
The Gere Foundation.

Dominique Bluhdorn
Video of the Week:

Charles Bluhdorn

Altos de Chavón

Dominique Bluhdorn discusses the vision of her father, Charles Bluhdorn, founder of the Gulf & Western Corporation and the renowed artists community and school at Altos de Chavón.

Click here to watch the video

Pravda
FeatureD restaurant:

Pravda Sushi Bar

Celebrates its First Anniversary

Enjoy Peruvian and Dominican-infused sushi and other Japanese delicacie. Sushi master, Lorenzo Mendoza hails from Peru, but studied at the same establishment as famous NYC sushi czar Nobu Matsushita.

Read more about Pravda

In The Time of the Butterflies
FEATURED EDITORIAL:

Hollywood South

Movies in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has long played host to the filming of many Hollywood films. The country has now begun developing its own film industry and the island is taking its place as a leader of film in the Caribbean.

Click here for the full story

MIR Foundation
what's new:

MIR Foundation Activities

Dare to Share

The Fundraising Weekend for the MIR Foundation will take place from the 14th to 16th of March in Casa de Campo. Highlights include a Fashion Show and the now famous after party.

Click here for details