Sarah Paulson Celebrate the Winners of the 2nd Annual Moët Moment Film Festival

Last night at the  Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), Moët & Chandon celebrated the winners of its 2nd Moët Moment Film Festival, aka “The Minis,” an annual competition committed to inspiring a new generation of artists dedicated to telling their stories through film. Sarah Paulson, Justin Bartha, Paul Schneider, Christine Evangelista and Ryan Eggold were just a few of the guests who gathered at the exclusive McIntosh Townhouse in SoHo to toast the top three winning films and the recipient of the People’s Choice award.

Launched during the 2017 Golden Globes in January, this year’s Moët Moment Film Festival (MMFF) invited young filmmakers across the country to create and submit their own 60-sec film based on the theme “This is Your Moment” – challenging them to capture the joy and spontaneity of living life to the fullest for an opportunity to win a $25,000 film grant from Moët.  Hundreds of incredible short films were entered – ranging in style and subject matter – which were carefully reviewed by a panel of Hollywood industry mavens, including: SAG-nominated actress and Jurassic World star Bryce Dallas Howard, Golden Globe-winning actress and three-time nominee Gina Rodriguez along with David Guillod (producer and CEO/Founder of Primary Wave); Violaine Etienne (cofounder of Serial Pictures in partnership with Anonymous Content); Sharon Badal (VP of filmmaker relations and shorts programming for Tribeca Film Festival), and Kisha Imani Cameron (COO of Ghetto Film School).

The glamorous crowd mingled throughout, sipping Moët Minis, before sitting down to enjoy an extraordinary champagne tasting dinner and intimate viewing of the finalist films. Jane Rosenthal, co-founder of TFF enjoyed Moët under the rooftop canopy, while Sarah Paulson, chatted with the MMFF winners. The Hangover star, Justin Bartha, celebrated date night with wife Lia.

Also in attendance were actors Ryan Eggold, Richard Kind along with SUNO designer Erin Beatty and her husband Lex Sidon, Ranjana Khan, Coralie Charriol Paul, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes, filmmaker Julia Loomis, Coralie Charriol Paul, model Garrett Neff, Richard Brown, sisters Ciprana Quann & TK Wonder, and producer Chad Hamilton raised a collective glass to the 2017 winning film, entitled Know Yourself by Peter Pascucci & Jack Welles – two young filmmakers from New York. Inspired to create a piece that challenges heteronormative expectations, their stunning 60-sec film explores a non-traditional character and their vibrant lifestyle – proving no film is too short to create a stirring moment. Pascucci and Welles were thrilled and honored to accept the award noting, "the $25,000 grant will open the door for us to explore the topic of marginalized lifestyles in our next film project.” 

Photo's courtesy of Moet & Chandon

Take A Look Inside David Bowies Former Apartment

Some of the hardest parts of a new home are moving the large furniture. Luckily for those musically inclined you can now purchase the former home of David Bowie and play the piano he left behind located at 160 Central Park South.

According to the NY Post "The three-bedroom pad — where the late rocker and his wife, Iman, lived from 1992 until 2002 — is on the market for $6.5 million. The piano, which has been passed down from owner to owner since the famous couple sold up, is part of the deal.

The grand scaled living room measures 28 feet wide and opens into a stately walnut-paneled office that also faces Central Park - the perfect place from which to close the next big deal, write the next best-selling novel or make into a third bedroom. The pass-thru kitchen is newly renovated and features top of the line appliances.

There are two master-sized bedrooms with beautifully crafted en-suite baths made of custom marble, porcelain and limestone. The master bedroom offers a separate dressing area and extra large bath with separate deep soaking tub, rain shower and heated floors.

Living at Essex House is the perfect blend of residential living and hotel living with every amenity at your fingertips from maid's service to room service. The building also offers nice flexibility in ownership and for investment as it is one of the only condominiums that allows short term rentals and a simple application process.

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The listing brokers are Corcoran’s Bernice Leventhal, Sarah Thompson and Jake Kringdon.

Have Your Fortune Told and Smell Amazing At This Weekends Goop Pop-Up

This week goop lovers alike will be able to immerse themselves in a special pop-up (252 Mott Street (between Prince + Houston)  where they will get tp preview edition 02 Shiso Psychic (by goop), playing off of the scent’s clairvoyant properties.  

goop is growing their fragrance collection with the launch of Edition 02, Shiso, a spring scent of cool air, pale sun, and new life unfurling on the forest floor. This is a scent composed entirely of rare, all-natural elements imbued with the power to entrance, heal, and transform. The olfactory fingerprint of each individual plant, where it was grown and how it grew gives this perfume its character, its mystery, and its beauty. It’s pure, alive – the real thing.

“it has a great, spicy green quality to it. In combination with the other plant essences, it smells amazing, but also channels other powers, like joy, healing, and clairvoyance." says Goop CEO Gwyneth Paltrow

The pop-up will be open to consumers Saturday 4/29 11 am - 8 pm, where they’ll be able to sample the fragrance in person and be able to receive a psychic reading as well. If you're unable to attend no need to worry you can order online for $165 or the scented candle for $72.

Where To Eat And Drink This Earth Day

What day better than Earth Day to eat healthy and deliciously. With so many options in the city you can enjoy all of natures Earth's flavors while being clean and sustainable.

Here are our top places that will indulge your earthy, crunchy Earth Day whims. Don't worry if you'll still be able to eat meat, there's more to Earth Day than being a vegetarian.

Eco-Conscious Wine Maker Pairings (April 22)

Chef Vincent Chirico of West Village's Coarse supports sustainable agriculture in every aspect - from the produce he buys to the wine he selects. His eight to ten course, $79 spontaneous food and beverage tasting is all dependent on what he has in stock that day in order to eliminate food waste. With the meal, six to nine different beverage pairings are picked and poured by the chef himself, choosing only sustainable wines. On Earth Day he'll be highlighting California winemaker Preston Parker Wines for the beverage portion of the meal, a small production winery that only sources their grapes from sustainable vineyards. 

Wines are served alongside the chef's signature dishes like king oyster mushrooms atop potato puree, crispy sunchoke, a soft egg and white truffle or the king crab leg with chili, brown butter and microcelery.

Chef's No-Waste Tasting Menu (April 23)

This eco-conscious chef is going off the menu. Chef Roxanne Spruance of Kingsley (rated Top Newcomer 2017 by Zagat and named to this year's Crain's 40 Under 40) recently started Walk-In Sunday Dinners to eliminate food waste and use whatever is in her walk-in refrigerator to whip up experimental, three-course meals. In honor of Earth Day, watch her get creative with what's in season, like fresh pasta and risottos loaded with produce she's found at the market over the weekend or main dishes using parts of the animals she's butchered herself! The three course meal ($49) consists of two choices of a seasonal salad or soup, pasta or meat main, and desserts like housemade ginger sorbet with seasonal fruit. Oh yeah, and the entire restaurant is landfill-free.

BurgerFi April 22

On April 22 from open to close, participating BurgerFi locations nationwide are encouraging guests to “Go Green.” Withany burger purchase made that day, guests will receive a free“plantable burger” coaster (see image attached) they can plant at home to grow their own lettuce. BurgerFi’s signature green-style burgers use fresh, crisp, hand-cut lettuce instead of a traditional bun.

Additionally, guests who receive a “plantable burger” can enter for a chance to win a $100 BurgerFi gift card by simply uploading a photo of themselves planting their “burger” on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #growitforward tagging @burgerfi.

Up for a drink in honor of Earth Day  1 Hotel Central Park will unveil a cocktail for a cause! Available at the hotel’s signature restaurant Jams helmed by Jonathan Waxman, ”Don’t Believe the Florist” is a libation you can feel good about drinking.  Available on Earth Day (4/22) and throughout the spring, $1 from every drink purchased will be donated to New York Restoration Project.

In addition to the cocktail served at Jams, 1 Hotel Central Park will begin offering guests the opportunity to volunteer with Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project starting this April to keep Manhattan’s parks and community gardens beautiful. The hotel’s concierge team will help guests sign up for 1 Good Day events, which include garden grooming activities, ranging from tree watering, composting and pulling weeds. As a thank you for their service to the NYC community, 1 Hotel Central Park will provide guests with a Lyft credit for rides to and from the garden and two complimentary specialty cocktails at Jonathan Waxman’s Jams following their good deed. The 1 Good Day experiences are based on the 2016 pilot program involving 1 Hotels’ employees – which included mulching, pulling weeds and planting. 

Inside The IWC Schaffhausen Fifth Annual Tribeca Film Festival Gala

Last night at Spring Studios, luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen hosted their 5th annual star-studded event in support of the Tribeca Film Festival. 

The intimate dinner celebrating IWC Schaffhausen’s support of the Tribeca Film Festival included notable guests Robert DeNiro, Rosamund Pike, Taylor Schilling, Zosia Mamet, Uma Thurman, Alice Eve, Christina Ricci, Ryan Eggold, Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova, Craig Hatkoff and Jane Rosenthal  and Anthony Mackie
 
The well-heeled crowd was kept in stitches all night as host, Samantha Bee who is fresh off the announcement that she was TIME Magazine’s The 100 Most Influential People of 2017, poking fun at everything, from our current political leaders, and even some famous faces in the room. The stylish guests were also treated to an intimate performance by Tony and Grammy Award Winner, Cynthia Erivo, who dazzled the crowd with her stunning vocals.

Partygoers commented on how Adriana Lima jumped to her feet, prompting the rest of the room to get up and dance while Cynthia Erivo performed the classic hit, “I’m Every Woman” and Man of the hour, Robert De Niro might have been last to arrive to the red carpet, but couldn’t have been friendlier, stopping to talk to everyone on his way in

 
The nights affair showcased IWC’s support of the festival by making a donation to the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI), a nonprofit arts organization that supports filmmakers. The award was presented to filmmaker, Chloe Zhao at the dinner and will consist of a cash prize of $50,000, providing production or post-production funds to one feature-length narrative film, which demonstrates innovation and technical mastery, inventiveness through direction, cinematography and/or editing or forward-thinking storytelling.

Guests attended the IWC Schaffhausen Fifth Annual Tribeca Film Festival Gala at Spring Studios in New York for more photo's click HERE

Top Open Houses This Weekend

Tribeca

WHERE: 311 Greenwich St Apt: 2GH New York NY 10013

SIZE: 3 bed, 2 baths 1450 sqft

COST: $2,495,000

WHEN: Sunday by appointment only

ABOUT: This well laid out 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home blends an open floorplan. The expansive living and dining area flows into an updated kitchen with granite countertops, two separate cook stations, a built-in water filtration system, and a suite of stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom possesses a series of custom built-ins that include cabinets, a queen-sized bed frame, and a walk-in California closet. Other features of the home include brand new windows and a stacked washer/dryer.

311 Greenwich is an 11-story, 81 unit condominium in Tribeca. Conveniently located nearby Whole Foods, Washington Market Park, Target, and a number of local trendy restaurants, cafes, and shops. The building comes with a full-time doorman, an elevator, a landscaped rooftop deck, a bike room, a fitness room, and a live-in super. Nearby subway lines include the 1/2/3/A/C. Pets Allowed.

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Upper West Side

WHERE: 1 West End Avenue Apt. 23F

SIZE: 4 bed, 4.5 baths 2,836 sqft

COST: $6,350,000

WHEN: 4/22 &4/23 1-3pm 

ABOUT:  An elegant walnut door and bronze newspaper box greet you as you enter this remarkable residence featuring four bedrooms, four baths and a powder room. This spacious 2,836 SF home is outfitted with walnut wide plank floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom finishes throughout. A generous corner living room with southern and western exposures offers extraordinary natural light. 

Heated Bianco Dolomiti marble floors, brushed limestone walls and a marble slab countertop adorn the tranquil five-fixture master bathroom. Recessed medicine cabinets with LED lighting, Zuma soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower and Dornbracht fixtures add to the resort-inspired experience.

The secondary bathrooms contain Opal White marble floors and walls, custom-stained oak vanity with a Lacava countertop and Dornbracht fixtures throughout.

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Gramercy Park

WHERE: 234 East 23rd Street, #Sky Duplex

SIZE: 5 bed, 5.5 baths 4,135 sqft

COST: $11,250,,000

WHEN: Sunday, April 23, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

ABOUT: The unique open layout kitchen was custom designed with functionality top of mind. A moveable island, open stainless steel shelving, pantry storage and Quartzite work surfaces surround professional grade appliances by Sub-Zero, Bertazzoni and Bosch. Tucked off the kitchen hallway, there is a media area and guest bedroom suite complete with ensuite bath offering privacy in addition to tremendous southern light.

The master bedroom occupies the entire southeast corner of the 16th floor. The master bath is a serene space outfitted with a windowed walk-in closet and bordered by a gorgeous, landscaped, south-facing terrace. Here you'll find two ensuite baths one with an elegant shower surrounded with framed casement glazing that mirror the building's industrial window theme and one with a deep soaking tub. 

Downstairs lies a full entertainment/guest suite with a second full kitchen as well as three well-appointed bedrooms, two full marble bathrooms and a laundry room with Bosch washer-dryer. A large storage unit is also included with this stunning residence in the clouds.

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You Can Now Live In Taylor Swifts Former Greenwhich Village Home

Ever wanted to live like Taylor Swift. Her one time owned 3 Floor, 5 Bedroom Townhouse is now on the market for a cool $25,500,000. Built as a carriage house in 1912, this property has been transformed into a modern home with a private garage and a spectacular pool nestled in the West Village. This 21' wide townhouse with a classic brick façade has 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths.

The lounge area also features a double height ceiling, as well as ample room for art displays. A Murano glass Chandelier, candle light fixtures and a gas fireplace are welcoming you into this one-of-a kind "Salon", with an exterior patio.

The second floor features a living room with high beamed ceilings,leaded glass windows, a chandelier, and a WNFP with a marble heart with a fully renovated kitchen. There is also a private bedroom/home office with a full bath and a separate entrance.  

The third floor features double master suites-- the master has custom floor to ceiling windows facing Cornelia Street, a large closet and a full bathroom. The grand master has an open feel with high ceilings, a chandelier and a dual sink bathroom with two entrances.

There is a separate bathing area with marble floors connected to a private north facing terrace with an outdoor gas fireplace.  A rooftop terrace with spectacular City view open to the sky is the piece de resistance to a best in class living experience with an outdoor kitchen, built-in BBQ and Jacuzzi-- all located near to the Washington Square Park, as well as some of the City's best restaurants, shopping, and transportation

Corcoran's Deborah Grubman, Laurence Carty, and Markus Muchmeier are the listing agents

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Nicole Richie toasts to the REVOLVE Festival at Coachella with Moët & Chandon

Not able to make it to Coachella this year? Don't worry you're not missing out on much besides a harsh sunburn and a hangover. The real secret to success at Coachella is attending the off site parties. Our favorite?  Moët & Chandon kicked off Coachella in style at the #REVOLVEFestival – the fashion e-tailer’s 2nd annual star-studded bash.

A fabulous crowd flocked to #REVOLVEFestival, which took place at the Merv Griffin Estate in La Quinta, California to kick off the iconic weekend in festival-ready REVOVLE outfits including: Leonardo, Toby, and Orlando pulled up with their crew to chill out in a private cabana by the pool sipping Moët Ice Imperial Champagne, while Rick Ross headed to the kitchen to grab bottles of Moët Ice for his buddies outside after running out. More than 1,500 guests danced the day away to Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Chantelle, and Chase B while celebs and VIPs beat the dessert heat in the poolside cabanas by swilling white goblets brimming with Moët Ice Imperial – a champagne designed specifically to be enjoyed over ice!

Guests included Leonardo DiCaprio, Toby McGuire, Orlando Bloom, Alessandra Ambrosio, Nicole Richie, Emma Roberts, Chanel Iman, Leona Lewis, Hailey Clauson, Troian Bellisario, Jasmine Tookes, Shay Mitchell, Elsa Hosk, Terrance J, Jasmine Sanders, Rocky Barnes, Danielle Bernstein, Arielle Charnas, and Nickayla Rivera.

Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Moet

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Top Open Houses This Weekend

Hells Kitchen

WHERE: 350 West 50th St. Apt 32H

SIZE: 1 bed, 1 baths 585 sqft

COST: $988,,000

WHEN: Sunday, April 16, 12:45PM - 2:00PM

ABOUT: Residence 32H is a bright, one bedroom corner home with North-East exposures and unobstructed views of the city's skyline and partial river views. This spacious apartment features open living space, pass through kitchen, marble bathroom, parquet floors throughout and excellent closet space. Washer and dryer would be allowed with proper approval from the Resident Manager and the Board. The building has a live in Resident Manager and the amenities include 24-hour concierge, doorman, eight laundry rooms, five roof decks with beautiful open views, a "Residents only" courtyard, residents lounge and conference room.

The Residences at Worldwide Plaza is a full service white glove condominium ideally located in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant theater district and the Midtown Financial District, close to Central Park, Lincoln Center, Hudson River Park, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, eclectic restaurants, museums and points of interest. The garage on the premises is available to residents for a nominal fee. Minutes to the C, E, 1, W, N, R, B, D, F and M subway lines and cross-town buses.

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Flatiron

WHERE: 142 Fifth Avenue Apt. PH

SIZE: 4 bed, 3.5 baths 3,500 sqft

COST: $7,650,000

WHEN: Sunday, April 16, 12:00PM - 1:30PM

ABOUT: With a sumptuous 1,400 square foot roof-top garden and the sharpness of new construction and the prewar details of a 1900 Beaux-Arts building, this 3,500 square foot penthouse loft is the best Flatiron find on Fifth Avenue. With its 30 over sized arched windows, abundance of light throughout, and unobstructed views south and east over the magnificent rooftops of this historic district of Manhattan, this property is like no other.

This duplex penthouse combines prewar elegance with all of today’s modern luxury amenities: a state-of-the-art Chef's kitchen, wide-plank oak flooring, three modern full bathrooms with radiant floor heating and top of the line fixtures, a fully-wired Audio-Visual system and complete irrigation system in the roof garden. The beautifully landscaped roof garden offers open views up and down Fifth Avenue and a full view of the Empire State Building as well as a side view of the Madison Square Park tree-tops.

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Greenwhich Village

WHERE: 103 East 10th Street Apt 5.B

SIZE: 1 bed, 1 baths 

COST: $835,,000

WHEN: Sunday, April 16, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

ABOUT: Light and airy loft-like prewar one bedroom offers a rare mix of style, placement and convenience. The understated interior draws attention where it counts, like the wood burning antique fireplace as the focal point of the living room. Hardwood floors, 10 ½ foot ceilings, painted brick, and custom woodwork abound. The south-facing living area peeks over the tops of nearby buildings and opens to blue skies beyond.

The modern kitchen offers white caesarstone countertops, a deep undermount sink with pullout faucet, custom cabinetry, marble tile backsplash, and undercabinet lighting. All stainless steel appliances include a Bertazzoni gas range, Zephyr hood vented out, Blomberg fridge, and Bosch dishwasher.

The spa-like, marble-tiled and windowed bath is efficiently arranged and smartly appointed with a wall-mounted vanity, recessed mirror cabinet, Toto toilet, and frameless shower door. The pin-drop quiet bedroom fits a queen-sized bed. All renovations were done just a few years ago.

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Grey Goose Toasts Canadian Rapper Belly’s Birthday Bash Hosted by The Weeknd

This past weekend Grammy award-winning R&B artist The Weeknd hosted an exclusive birthday party for childhood friend and fellow-Canadian rapper, Belly. While hours of seemingly endless rainfall definitely threw a wrench in The Weeknd’s “Pool Party After Dark” theme (the pool itself had to be closed up entirely), it didn’t appear to dampen the mood of his guests or doting girlfriend Selena Gomez, who partied until 4am with Grey Goose cocktails like Le Grand Fizz, High Five, Le Melon Mule and Grey Goose VX beneath the protection of a tented bar and dancefloor. Additional notables at the star-studded bash — held at a sprawling estate in Beverly Hills — included Drake, French Montana, Big Sean, Ashlee Simpson, Evan Ross, and Amber Rose.

Gomez and The Weeknd arrived just before 11:40 p.m., socializing with friends Simpson and Ross and making their way around the tented space before holding court at a VIP table next to Belly. Styled with an effortless low ponytail and dark-colored dress that laced-up in the front and back, Gomez spent most of the evening on her feet and in high spirits – chatting vigorously with friends and event staff, alike – whenever she took a rare pause from lip-locking with her man. The two remained affectionate and playful, with Gomez dancing for her beau to YG’s “Why You Always Hatin’?” and The Weeknd snapping a few PDA-filled selfies before they finally made their early morning escape through the pouring rain.

While they enjoyed their time on Friday night, the rest of the party raged on. Drake rolled up to the house in a Maybach with Big Sean. Wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, he toasted the birthday boy with Grey Goose VX and hung by the DJ booth for a bit before chatting with pal French Montana and a handful of girls.

Photo's courtesy of Grey Goose taken by Johnny Nunez

Top Open Houses This Weekend

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our top open houses this weekend.

Chelsea

WHERE: 133 West 22nd Street, 10C

SIZE: 3 bed, 3 baths 1582 sqft

COST: $4,000,000

WHEN: Sunday, April 9th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

ABOUT: This rarely available three bedroom, and three full bathroom condo, has it all. Through a wall of glass, your sun drenched and spectacularly planted, 50-foot south facing terrace awaits you. The open plan living and dining makes entertaining family and friends a breeze, or simply enjoy your privacy as you dine al fresco. This sprawling home will provide you with an uncommon sense of tranquility, while living just steps from the heart of metropolis. Atop Chelsea's finest boutique condo, you will never want to leave.

The perfectly split layout has a master bedroom suite featuring a spa like five-fixture bathroom with a walk in rainfall shower and a large soaking tub. Adorned with Blanco Dolomite honed radiant heated floors, and Crestola stone countertops. There are two additional multi-use bedrooms and two full bathrooms, also with radiant heated floors and gorgeous finishes. 
Beautiful upgrades include built-in entertainment center, mini bar, and outfitted closets with custom doors throughout. 

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East Village

WHERE: 385 First Avenue St. 12E

SIZE: 2 bed 2 baths 1235 sqft

COST: $2,200,000

WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 11:00AM - 4:00PM  &  Sunday, April 9, 11:00AM - 4:00PM

ABOUT: A gracious split two-bedroom layout offering walls of windows and northeast exposures. A spacious kitchen opens onto a corner great room over 28 feet long, with discreet bedroom suites at opposite ends of the residence. 

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Murray Hill

WHERE: 127 EAST 30TH Street, 8D 

SIZE: 2 bed 2 baths 969 sqft

COST: $1,379,000

WHEN: Saturday, April 8th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

ABOUT:  Sun-filled, quiet 2BR/2BA corner apartment with balcony, in-unit washer/dryer, and LOW monthly common charges/taxes checks all the boxes--this is a perfect full-time residence or terrific investment property.  Open kitchen with pass-thru and breakfast bar, new hardwood floors.

Lovely boutique condo building with 24/7 doorman and live-in super has great roofdeck with views of the Empire State Bldg, bike room, central laundry room, and only 4 apartments per floor. The Lexington Parc Condominium is a full-service, pet-friendly building in a superb location between Lex and Park Avenues, convenient to all major transportation including subways, buses, Penn Station, Grand Central, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

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Chocolates and Champagne For Easter, what could be better?

Recently, Chantelle Pabros (Top Sommelier) and Jacques Torres (Top Chocolatier) sat down to hammer out their favorite Champagne Taittinger and chocolate pairings for the upcoming Easter season, because who whats better than luxury champagne and chocolate. Sorry Easter Eggs. Easter is approaching and there isn't a better sweet surprise than Champagne and chocolate.

Often times, people will go for a supple red wine when pairing, but depending on the chocolate, it can leave the wine tasting flat or even bitter on the palate. Cocoa butter is the naturally occurring fat which gives chocolate the silky texture and scrumptious melt in your mouth feel that we know and love. And Champagne is actually one of the best pairings to balance out that silky richness, especially when there is a secondary flavor (peanut butter, coconut, marshmallow, etc.) to lift the finish to a next level pairing...

With the combining Chantelle and Jacques expertise they have given us our favorite combinations to add for this years Easter Brunch.

JT Peanut Butter Marshmallow Lollipop + Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française NV ($59.99)

The high proportion of Chardonnay brings a stone fruit aroma of white peach, and a broad rich note of brioche- that combination of aromatics and acidity match the gooey layer of peanut butter that covers the fluffy marshmallow. Meanwhile, the creamy airy fluffiness of the marshmallow allows for the mousse of the Champagne to take center stage. The bubbles of the Brut La Francaise are so pronounced, you can feel them popping away on your palate! There is such a whimsical, fun familiarity about this, it is registered in everyone’s memory bank of scents and smells. Whether you know them as Peeps or chocolate covered marshmallows- I am head over heels for this pairing for Easter. Combination of peanut butter, marshmallow, and chocolate has never been more delectable!

Champagne Taittinger Cork + Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française NV ($59.99)

The butter and milk is replaced by BLF Champagne in the process of making this gem, and you taste the concentration and complexity that the Champagne adds to this divine bon bon. The milk chocolate shell can stand up to the BLF because the Champagne has the right amount of density in the mid palate and vibrant fruits that remains persistent on the palate as the chocolate melts in your mouth.

While a casserole may be nice to bring this Easter, show some class and bring decadent chocolates and a bottle of Taittinger, one offerieng that won't be forgotten. For more of Jaque Torres chocolates you can head over to MrChocolate for all of your chocolate needs.

Top Open Houses This Weekend

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our top open houses this weekend.

Chelsea

WHERE: 126 W 22nd St Apt 7S New York, NY 10011

SIZE: 2 bed 2 baths 2160 sqft

COST: $3,575,000

WHEN: 4/2, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

ABOUT: Flawless prewar Chelsea loft with abundant natural southern light, two generous bedrooms and two elegant bathrooms. High ceilings, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, surround sound, tilt & turn windows, tasteful custom built-ins and outfitted closets are throughout this exclusive home. Great Room and Dining Room are perfect for entertaining. MPD Design Build custom kitchen has Corian countertop and integral sink, marble backsplash, SubZero refrigerator and freezer, U-Line wine refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Wolf stove with six burner gas cooktop, vented hood and custom cabinetry with substantial storage. Corian shelved pantry closet includes vented LG Tromm washer and dryer. Luxurious master bedroom suite has an exquisite en-suite bathroom and a lavish dressing room. Master bathroom has Italian porcelain floor tiles, radiant heat, Neolith wall panels, soaking tub, separate shower, Robern medicine cabinets, master bath counter top, integral sinks and vanity apron are Caesarstone. Additionally there is a spacious second bedroom, beautiful second bathroom and a home office.

Additional private storage is included and conveniently located on the floor. Chelsea Flats is a well established boutique condominium with two lofts per floor, key locked elevator and a common roof deck. Centrally located in Chelsea just a few blocks South of Madison Square Park. Convenient to the city's best restaurants and shopping, nearby specialty food stores include Eataly, Trader Joe's, Fairway and Whole Food

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Chelsea Waterside Residences

WHERE: 559 W 23rd St Apt: 6 New York NY 10011

SIZE: 4 bed 4 baths 2410 sqft

COST: $4,450,000

WHEN: 4/2, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

ABOUT: From the moment you step off the elevator, this home will literally take your breath away. Saturated with southern & western light and graced with views of the Hudson River, this stunning 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom duplex features 2,410 sq. ft., soaring 19-ft double height ceilings, floor-to-ceiling Schuco windows and a pair of private, north-facing balconies.

The grand living space is designed with an open concept allowing for effortless living and entertaining. The high-end kitchen opens to the dining area and is a show stopper in its own right with the sleek custom cabinetry by Eggersman, Honed Montclair Danby marble countertops and top-of-the-line appliances including a Sub Zero refrigerator and Miele ovens. Follow the 7-inch wide plank European oak flooring down the hall to the two generous sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a private balcony.

The upper level of the apartment contains a stylized mezzanine bedroom and bathroom and the home’s palatial master suite featuring a huge walk-in closet, a private balcony, an extravagant master bathroom complete with dual-vanity sinks, a walk-in shower with a Raindance showerhead and a Duravit soaking tub.

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Union Square

WHERE:  130 East 18th Street, 11G - Gramercy - Union Square, New York

SIZE: 1 bed 1 baths 650 sqft

COST: $867,000

WHEN: 4/1, Appointment only

ABOUT: This Gramercy Park stunner is a total gut renovated one bedroom . Situated on idyllic Irving Place in one of the best buildings in Gramercy. This light filled one bedroom enjoys both open eastern and southern views for constant sun throughout the day. The open kitchen features new slate flooring, granite countertops and top of the line stainless steel appliances. The windows are outfitted with Hunter Douglas shades. Bathroom has been immaculately renovated as well. The apartment has four extremely large closets making this a rare one bedroom with plenty of storage space! Gramercy Plaza has a sweeping 360 roof deck, beautiful common garden and laundry room. 24 hour doorman and on site superintendent. Steps to all subway transportation, Gramercy Park and the Union Square farmer's market.Please note broker is owner.

This listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman

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For 5 Million You Can Live In Kirsten Dunst Soho penthouse

Looking to live in the home of America's favorite cheerleader? Kirsten Dunst has recently listed her newly renovated Soho penthouse. What's she asking for, just a cool 5 Million that won't break the bank for this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath located on 477 Washington Street. Perched on top of one of the most iconic lofts buildings downtown, this property has been gut renovated with the highest level of finishes and attention to detail. This two bedroom, one and a half baths has been furnished with the finest mix of modern pieces and antiquities and shall appeal to the most sophisticated of palate. You can find more info here.

UPDATE: The listing has now been decreased to $4,500,000

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