Inside The Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island Books Signing

This past Sunday Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon of Douglas Elliman, hosted Kyle Marshall for the book signing of his new book Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island, at 30 Smith Lane in Nissequogue.

The book is described as being set between the sound and the sea, Long Island is home to some of America's most intriguing country houses. This book highlights the best examples, telling the story of each through outstanding contemporary color photography. The dwellings, which began as 17th-century homesteads and 18th-century, high-style plantation manor houses, embody centuries of ownership and building activity―an aesthetic evolution shaped by both Dutch and English colonial influences and proximity to the cultural crossroads of Long Island Sound and New York City.

Mayor Richard Smith; Tom Postilio of Douglas Elliman; singer and American Songbook Ambassador, Michael Feinstein; Mickey Conlon of Douglas Elliman and Kyle Marshall, author of the "Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island" book.

These many-layered homes, both large and small, have anchored successive generations engaged in living well amid evolving American taste, each generation expanding, altering, and redefining them in accordance with popular trends and personal eccentricities. Representing the best of maverick Americana, their charmed interiors exude warmth, comfort, and familiarity and contain wonderful old objects and materials that will satiate all who hunger for old houses.

The newly listed $2.495 million 19-acre waterfront estate that hosted the signing dates back to 1687. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the home most recently of former Smithtown mayor and Smithtown-founder descendent Malcolm Smith, Jr. still has the walk-in fireplaces from 1687 and many historical details still intact.

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Inside The Madison Launch Event

Last Thursday, the real estate community came out in full force to celebrate the launch of sales at Madison House, the tallest residential building in NoMad.

The team behind the Broken Shaker at the Freehand Hotel served specialty cocktails at the Madison House sales gallery which features furniture by Molteni & C and custom millwork throughout.

Noteworthy guests included Douglas Elliman's Howard Lorber, Susan de Franca, and Karen Mansour, JD Carlisles's Evan Stein, Jurg Rehbein, and Fosun International's Matt Liang.

Standing 805 feet tall, Madison House is the tallest residential tower in NoMad, offering panoramic, picture-perfect views. Architecturally conceived from the inside-out, with exterior design by Handel Architects and interiors by Gachot Studios, each of the 199 luxuriously appointed homes features open and airy floorplans, corner windows, at least 11-foot ceilings and nine-foot doors. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing’s Leonard Inzirillo, Jacob Franco, Matthew Gulker, and Evan Shaffer will be the exclusive sales team for Madison House. 

“As construction progresses and the façade is fully complete, we are excited to launch sales at Madison House and bring to market a truly special collection of residences,” said Jules Demchick, Chairman of JD Carlisle Development. “The floor to-ceiling windows, spacious floorplans and soaring ceilings in each residence creates an incredible sense of volume, while maximizing light, air and unobstructed views.” 

Pricing for one-bedroom residences begin at $1.49M, with occupancy expected Fall 2020. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for the project.

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Sir Ben Kingsley Honored At The Algemeiner's J100 Gala

Actor Sir Ben Kingsley and U.K. Channel 4 TV star Rachel Riley were honored at The Algemeiner’s 6th Annual J100 Gala in New York on September 26, 2019. The evening celebrated the release of the Algemeiner’s J100 List; 100 significant individuals who influence Jewish life.

Editor In Chief and CEO, Dovid Efune, and Publisher Simon Jacobson welcomed guests to the important evening. “How does the tragic story of antisemitism end? Who can say? What we do know is that we are called on today to write our chapter in the book. We are determined that it shall never be said that under our watch the beast of antisemitism reawakened and that it did so unopposed” said Efune.

Holocaust survivor Halina Silber, number 16 on Oskar Schindler's list, presented Kingsley the newspaper’s illustrious Warrior For Truth award. In 1993 Kingsley embodied Itzhak Stern in the movie, Schindler's List. Kinglsey was welcomed to the stage with a standing ovaion. He thanked his wife, Daniela Lavender, in the audience before recalling the many roles he’s acted that draw a spotlight on Judiasism and antisemitism. “When I met with the great Steven Spielberg to discuss playing Itzhak Stern I asked him ‘what is my narrative function in this role?’ and he said ‘Conscious. Witness’.

The evening's Master of Ceremonies was CNN journalist Bianna Golodryga. Speakers included Consul General of Israel in New York Ambassador Dani Dayan, David Sterling and Ben Newhouse. Guests included Ira and Ingeborg Rennert, the Mayor of Beverly Hills John A. Mirisch, Sima and Morad Ghadamian, David Steinmann, George Farmer, Joseph and Deborah Aronow, Sam Herzberg, Shalom and Iris Maidenbaum, Gail Propp, Michael and Dana Cohen, Richard Miller, Mark Moskowitz, Ariel and Aleta Grunberg, Michael and Tanya Grunberg, Martin Sanders, Sol and Meri Barer, Jeffrey H. Rosen, Jonathan Holtzman, Ron Agam, James Taranto, Rickie Freeman, Buck Sexton, Dominic Green, Marty Peretz, Jere Van Dyk, Sir Clive Gillinson, Tuvia Tenenbom, Tunku Varadarajan, and Erwin Pearl. Event Chairs were Robert H. and Amy Book, and Neil and Sharon Book. Honorary Chairman was Bernard-Henri Levy.

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49 Chambers Rooftop Reveal Party

On Monday night, 49 Chambers Street invited guests to celebrate the completion of the 7,000 square-feet rooftop “park” amenity, giving the public a first look at the completed space. 49 Chambers is one of New York City’s most cherished turn-of-the-century landmarks, the former home of Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank that was designed in 1912 by architect Raymond F. Almirall.

Whitney Didier, Howard M.Lorber, Andrew Azoulay

Today, this architectural icon, developed by The Chetrit Group, is an artful collection of 99 condominiums luxuriously recast and restored by Gabellini Sheppard Associates with architecture by Woods Bagot, coupled with 20,000 square-feet of amenities. 

 The rooftop amenity, designed by Gabellini, not only features the breathtaking Manhattan views, but also includes an al fresco grill, chef’s table, lawn, and trellis seating area. To complete the space, Amy Kalikow Design furnished the lounge and dining areas with neutral and elegant chaise lounges, cabanas and tables.

 Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman of Douglas Elliman, addressed the crowd during the event and gave remarks about 49 Chambers: “The product speaks for itself. It is pristine, spacious and move-in ready.”

 Following the remarks, the guests enjoyed an assortment of cocktails featuring Milagro Tequila, light bites and music from DJ Patisse.

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MIchael Jordan, Spike Lee, Michael Strahan x Cincoro NYC Launch Party

Cincoro founders Michael Jordan of the Charlotte Hornets and his own NBA fame, Jeanie Buss of the LA Lakers, Wes Edens of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Wyc Grousbeck and Emilia Fazzalari of the Boston Celtics, kicked off the festivities with a toast of Cincoro Añejo to celebrate the launch. They were soon joined by Michael Strahan and Cuban Gooding Jr. who both sipped Cincoro while Les Twins took to the dancefloor for the majority of the night.

Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette Prieto cheered on Les Twins dance moves while sipping Añejo. Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee enjoyed a date night while supporting their friend Michael Jordan and enjoyed chatting with friends over the Cincoro Blanco Margarita. Sports notables including Charles Oakley, Ahmad Rashad, Kia Nurse, and Shane McMahan shared stories over glasses of tequila and celebrated the launch of Cincoro, with a few select attendees sharing details of private tastings with the founding partners before the full launch last night.

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Emily Ratajkowski Attends Intimate Luncheon At The Park Loggia

Last week the Daily Front Row hosted an intimate awards luncheon attended by numerous celebrities to celebrate this year’s honorees at The Park Loggia, a luxury residential development near Lincoln Center, opening in late 2019.

Emily Ratajkowski, Tan France and Nina Garcia

The lunch was hosted in the residence lounge, which is just one area of the thoughtfully curated wellness, leisure and entertainment amenities designed by AD100 designer Pembrooke & Ives. The 20,000 square feet of amenities at The Park Loggia span multiple floors as well as the rooftop Park Loggia. Residents will enjoy 7,000 square feet of outdoor amenities, including a landscaped garden and lawn with barbeques and pergola.

Notable guests including honoree and model Emily Ratajkowski, supermodel Kathy Ireland, editor-in-chief of ELLE Nina Garcia, famed hair guru Frédéric Fekkai, and Queer Eye star Tan France. The gathering also celebrated the American release of beloved talk show host and FMA emcee Graham Norton’s latest novel, A Keeper.

The Park Loggia was developed by AvalonBay Communities and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, which features 172 condominium residences ranging from 495 square foot studios to 2,391 square foot four-bedroom penthouses with private outdoor space.

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Hendrick's Gin Launch of the Department of Not-so Convenient Technology With Horatio

Last week on the same day of the new iPhone reveal, Hendrick’s Gin, announced its first (sort of) venture into modern technology – a new division of elaborate, entertaining devices that offer an oft-needed respite from the mundanity of mass-produced modern electronics: “The Hendrick’s Department of Not-So-Convenient Technology.”

The very first item in the department, unveiled Tuesday night at an intimate theater in Manhattan among luminaries in the tech and cocktail world, is Hendrick’s Horatio – a beautifully elaborate voice activation device made of brass, copper and leather parts.

“Horatio perfectly demonstrates our entirely unnecessary response to what we see as a gaping hole in the modern technology market. The speaker even includes a built-in cocktail holder, an innovation that we expect to rock Silicon Valley back on its knees!” stated the gin-maker’s ambassador to the Western United States, Mr. Mark Stoddard, who was in “full turtleneck and specs” in his wardrobe for the event.

Key features of this wondrous contraption include finger-powered activation (freeing your voice for other things), a martini holder and endless bragging rights at parties. You might hear Horatio, a chipper fellow with a delightful British accent, utter anything from “The fitness center opens at the ungodly hour of 5am” to “Let’s just say it is a good day to carry an umbrella in one hand and a cocktail in the other.”

Each is a full-fledged work of art created by two American artists and includes lovingly salvaged antique parts collected over many years. Indeed, no two are exactly alike. These are indisputable prized feats of human achievement that will undoubtedly increase in value over the years, all while continuously delighting Hendrick’s home imbibers, their families and guests. They are available online on a first-come-first served basis for the entirely reasonable price of $1,113 per unit.

Stay tuned for more unusual gadgets to come from the Department of Not-So-Convenient-Technology. For more information, visit http://www.hendricksgin.com/us/dnsct and to purchase Horatio for yourself, visit https://hendrickstinyshop.com/.

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Constance Jablonski sips Honey Dueces and cheers on Nadal from the Grey Goose Suite at the US Open

As the US Open continues to heat up, the celebrity attendees are getting more and more invested in the matches. At last night’s Round of 16 match between Rafael Nadal and Juan Marin Cilic, model and former tennis player Constance Jablonskiwas seen watching from the Grey Goose Suite with rapt attention.

Constance Jablonski celebrates the 2019 US Open in the Grey Goose Suite

The Victoria’s Secret Angel attended the match in a chic white linen blazer over a simple patterned t-shirt, paired with matching white Gucci loafers. As she sipped on several Grey Goose Honey Deuce cocktails, she actively cheered on Nadal as he squared off against del Cilic.

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Comprised of Grey Goose vodka, raspberry liqueur, and frozen honeydew melon balls, the refreshing Honey Deuce has fueled many of these kinds of late nights at Arthur Ashe stadium.

To the shock of many at the Open last night, Cilic appeared to have the upper hand against Nadal, extending their gameplay into 4 sets. Nadal was able to pull through with a strong finish to the delight of fans everywhere, including Jablonski, who applauded his win.

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