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PhilanthroPICS: Frick Garden Party 2010

July 27, 2010

The Celebration: The Frick Collection’s Garden Party.

The Cause: On Thursday, July 15, 2010, Nearly 400 guests gathered to enjoy an evening of music and refreshments in the Fifth Avenue Garden.  Proceeds (nearly $130,000) from the Garden Party supported a full range of programs including educational and curatorial initiatives and Library activities.

The Credentials: Making it’s debut in 2008, The Frick Garden Party has been deemed one of the most memorable social events of the year by The New York Times. Now, this annual benefit offers attendees exclusive access to the museum’s extraordinary Fifth Avenue Garden.

Benefit Chairmen: Emily T. Frick, Fiona Benenson, Clare McKeon, Caroline Milbank, Lisa Morse, Alexandra Porter, Barbara Reibel, Deborah Royce, and Jennifer Wright

Event Sponsor: The evening was underwritten in part by Edmund Hollander Landscape Architects.

Tales from the Chair: Gillian Hearst Simonds

June 14, 2010

Event Name: Gala 2010: Flights of Fancy

Join the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in hosting  its annual black-tie social gala and afterparty at the Central Park Zoo.

Date: Thursday, June 10, 2010

Location: The Central Park Zoo

Charity/Nonprofit beneficiary: Wildlife Conservation Society

Event Chair: Gillian Hearst Simonds

Vivanista sat down with Event-chair, and animal lover, Gillian Hearst Simonds, to find out more about this fun and fabulous event to save wild animals.


What is it about the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) that made you willing to take on the role as event Chair?

I’ve always loved animals, and grew up with dogs, cats, cockatiels, goldfish and a parrotlet. Though these weren’t wild animals, I realize that the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) with the aquarium and the zoos around New York may be the only chance people have to see amazing creatures. It can just take one animal to make someone want to learn more about a species and how they can help them. Over the last few years, I’ve continued to become more involved with WCS and their events, and that is how I eventually became an event Chair.

What will be special about this annual event? And what new elements will be added this year?

Each year a different theme is selected based on areas or species that WCS works with around the world and in its five New York parks.  This year’s event is called “Flights of Fancy” and focuses on birds and their habitats. Last year was an exciting one because we introduced the Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit and its new inhabitants, Zoe, Bo and Chocolate.

What constitutes success for the fundraiser?

Success for me is when someone attends an event and leaves wanting to learn more about the organization and how they can get involved. Each ticket or donation is incredibly important, but if we can also engage people to act on behalf of wildlife and wild places, we will make a much greater impact.

How do you balance the quantifiable goal of raising money with the goal of broadening goodwill?

I think the two go hand-in-hand. Without the donations from all of WCS’s wonderful supporters we wouldn’t have the impact that we do, and through the trust that we have built as an organization we are able to broaden the goals of what we can accomplish. The economy can go anywhere, as we’ve all learned in the last year or so. If you have to narrow your fundraising down to a few things, make sure you’re supporting issues/topics that you personally care about.

What plans have you made to address problems that may arise?

I think the best plan is to be flexible! Problems arise, and you need to be able to adapt and deal with them. And don’t sweat the small stuff.

Are there any pre-event parties for benefactors?

There was a pre-gala event at the Judith Leiber store. Judith Leiber was gracious enough to sell 100 bags for $100 each with all proceeds benefitting the Wildlife Conservation Society.

What other organizations are you involved with?

I have helped raise money for ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of America) and the High Line. I am the Event Chair for UNICEF’s Next Generation. I am a chair for Operation Smile, and I have been for four years, in addition to being a Smile Ambassador

What will be the most compelling event element?

When guests enter the Central Park Zoo and see the spectacular crystal trees and décor by Preston Bailey. You walk in at dusk and are greeted by the lit up sea lion pool. It’s a night that you, literally, see the zoo in a whole new light.

What are you wearing to the event?

I will be wearing Marchesa and carrying a Judith Leiber peacock bag to the event.

What is your fundraising motto?

The more the merrier!

What qualities do you think make an event Chair successful?

I think just as with everything else you have to be passionate about what you’re supporting. If you care about what you’re involved in, the people around you will see that passion and support you.

What external resources do you use in your fundraising efforts (i.e. websites, mentors, etc.)?

Twitter, Facebook, email! Anything and everything that will broaden my reach.

What is one fundraising tip you’ve learned that you’re willing to share?

You never know unless you ask, whether it for an event space, a sponsor, a donation, whatever you need.

What are three words that best describe You?

Happy, honest and passionate

PhilanthroPICS – NYC: School of American Ballet Gala

March 15, 2010

The Celebration: The School of American Ballet Winter Ball

The Cause: Proceeds from the Winter Ball enhance every aspect of the School’s extraordinary ballet training program helping provide scholarships to SAB students — as well as supporting faculty, maintaining world-class studios and offering vital student programs beyond the classroom.

The Chairs: Pamela Joyner and Marissa Mayer

The Credentials: Amid notable guests such as Sir Paul McCartney, this year’s attendees ranging from Al Roker to Kelly Rutherford danced the night away in the David H. Koch Theater of the big apple’s Lincoln Center for the black tie affair. Models bedazzled in Van Cleef & Arpel’s baubles lined the staircase as socialites and ballerinas toasted this year’s fete while taking in a performance by the School’s Advanced students.

Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer Photography

Novelist Jodi Wing: The Art of Social War

March 1, 2010

artsocialwarfullThe following excerpt is taken fromThe Art of Social War: A Novel” by Jodi Wing – a must-read fictional tale of a New York transplant in tinsel town who quickly learns how to maneuver the socialite battle grounds in her effort to acclimate among the wickedly rich and famous … and the climbers in between.

Girls’ Night

When a chieftain fights in his own territory, it is dispersive ground. On dispersive ground, fight not. On dispersive ground, I would inspire unity of purpose.

–Sun Tzu, The Art of War

I was extremely way the day of Julia’s “gathering.” None of the women I had yet come into contact with seemed to be going—including a very offended Mallory, but then again, Simon had said it would be a small group. I couldn’t begin to imagine why Julia would want to include me with her friends unless, of course, she wanted to vilify me further, as an extension of Jamey.

To that end, the groundswell of resentment and aggression toward us continued unabated. Oh, make no mistake: the SmackDown I’d witnessed during the Bring Your Wife to Work field trip had sealed the deal. I knew now, beyond any shadow of a doubt, that what we were dealing with was a very singular, very calculated, and very intense Social War. Whether Jamey agreed with me or not.

In the short time we’d been in town, I had a pretty clear understanding that while everything looked social and brimming with glamour, it was simply high-stakes ruthless roulette with only a thin overlay of varnish disguised as pleasure. So much was on the line at any given time: money, reputation, position, access—and the corresponding social accolades these things afford. And that is the major problem with living in a one-industry town: there is only one ladder, and everyone is on a different rung, trying to get higher.

Jamey and I entered the game late, from the outside and on a very high rung. This was bound to arouse jealousy, especially in Simon and Julia, who obviously felt that one piece of the pie for us was one less for them. There being, of course, only one pie. It was a hopelessly perplexing dilemma to try to figure out how to coexist peacefully. The upshot? It was not possible to do so, and the battle lines were drawn. It was all just unfortunately designed that way.

Having to live our lives like this, as a competitive game fraught with warlike overtones, was exhausting. It certainly was far from what we had in mind when Jamey was offered the career-defining opportunity to oversee Pacificus Studios. The relentless negativity and disinformation meted out by Simon and crew was triggering demoralizing feelings, fears and insecurities I hadn’t felt for years. They were coming back to me now, all right—full-blown and triply enforced, and I could sense an oppressive, aggravating road continuing on up ahead.

During a barrage of cross-country conference calls I debated whether to go to Julia’s at all. “But you have to!” cried Nancy. “You can’t just roll over and let them win. You know, if it weren’t for this insane power struggle, you and Julia might very possibly be friends.” I waited; her statement didn’t warrant a reply. “Well, probably not,” she admitted, “but you’d certainly be able to get along with her. I know: call your colorist!” she teased. (I winced; I already had. Magda the Colorblind’s daily clairvoyance pronounced ‘quartz and orange blossom with a smidge of propitious tartan…’) “I mean—really, Stace, what’s the worst that could happen?”

My mind raced with neurotic fantasy: a collage of angst-filled teenage scenes, in varying degrees of awfulness. Humiliation, flagellation, melodrama, tears… “Melinda DeMarco. Cafeteria. Eighth grade,” I blurted darkly, and silence hung heavy in response.

“Yeah, well, you’re all grown up now. It’s just a few women bitching and moaning over wine for a few hours, like we do all the time. Nothing you can’t handle,” said Leslie. “Same conversation, different town.”

“Maybe,” I relented slowly. “It’s just that anything that would normally seem simple ends up really complicated out here. It’s like high school on crack, but with loads of money and power at the center and absolutely no rules. I hope I’m overreacting, believe me, but I just can’t shake this weird feeling… So, what do we think? Jeans, butterfly top, Stevie Nicks shawl, silver Pradas?”

“Perfect!” they agreed. “We’ll be at the Museum benefit until late, so call first thing in the morning,” said Leslie.

I turned into an impressively gated, landscaped drive, which led to an even more impressively landscaped Tudor mansion. Instantly, something didn’t seem right: lights blazed, strains of lite jazz emanated from within. A team of tuxedoed valets waited atop the patterned-stone motor court, next to a high-end bar-mitzvah’s worth of cars. The other side (the service area) was reserved for the limo-and-driver set. I considered the bevy of uniformed drivers, sipping coffee and joking, and gripped the wheel tightly, heart pounding. This can’t be the right house for a few women sitting around drinking wine… I glanced down at my California-chic ensemble, the style of which I’d only just begun to master, and… Oh great:

A setup. I knew it. What a shock.

I double-checked the address with the valet, who nodded, confirming my fears. I assessed: Jamey was inside a movie theater with Simon; he’d have his cell turned off. And it was still too early for my girlfriends to be home from their evening event to start dialing for sympathy.

I entered an octagonal foyer, twenty feet high and twice as wide, all hunter green marble and well-polished mahogany. Across the way were oversized French doors draped in aubergine velvet and gold braid, leading out to a lush, English-style garden. A flashbulb went off. I no sooner whirled around (yup- the ubiquitous Shinier Sheet stringer strikes again!) than I caught sight of Libbet Fauning’s Pepto Bismol boucle back, gold Manolos click-clacking as fast and far away from me as possible. As Mallory had predicted, she’d evaded my follow-up calls magnificently after word ‘leaked’ of our Gloss-induced tea. I’d bet all my Stevie CD’s that I’d feature prominently in the next issue, my White Witch gear blaring ‘Glamour Don’t’ among the best of European Couture.

Thirty or so homogenously expensive women mingled in clusters, intently drinking some kind of punch, a Pantone palette of blond hair highlighted within an inch of their lives, like Julia. Also, like Julia, they seemed to be on a sliding scale in age from thirty-five to fifty-plus. So hard to tell but, I had to admit, they did look fabulous, if slightly underfed. I felt as though I’d stepped through the looking-glass and into a tableau from W magazine: each was dressed to the nines in top-of-the-line, Rodeo Drive, third-party approved chic. Nothing unbranded; obviously no casual wear, no jeans in sight.

Except on me: Alice in Wonderland.

With a serene smile fixed wide, I meandered through the cliques, ostensibly seeking my hostess. As I cased the rooms, absorbing the Shiny floorshow, I managed to pick up some fascinating snatches of conversation:

“No, it was his pancreas. Our night nurse says it’s only gonna get worse. I’ll ship him off to Mayo when it does and have the bedroom redone at the same time!”

“…his son is only three years younger than me. He finally dumped that snippy bitch of a wife from back East and he’s staying with us for a while. At least I’ll have someone to escort me to the Blood Clot fundraiser next week. The Doobies don’t start until ten and you know Marvin won’t be able to stay awake…”

I strolled out one of the French doors to escape the chatter. The garden was beautiful, even in this late fall season, and the chill felt refreshing after the haze of melodrama inside. I checked the clock on my cell phone and was surprised to learn I’d only been there twenty minutes. I’d already seen plenty. I heard a rustling sound and braced myself, my eyes darting in the dusk: a provocative, golden blond in tiger-print Cavalli was approaching stealthily, a paperweight-sized heart-shaped diamond bulging at her neck. Grrr! I smelled a showdown. There was no one else around; I was her prey. “I’m Ritzy Snippington.”

“Stacey Makepeace,” I shook her hand.

“Ah, yes. Stace.” She snapped imaginary gum. “I’ve heard all about you. You moved from… where?”

“New York,” I replied.

She gave me a protracted once-over, taking painstaking mental notes. “Right. From somewhere between the two airports. Well! You certainly look… comfortable.”

As if the fates had heard my silent plea, another woman (think the unflappable Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief) wedged in on the other side of me, bumping Ritzy off balance. “Sarah Truehart,” she introduced warmly, ignoring Ritzy. “You must be Stacey. My husband had breakfast with yours this morning. Charlie said he and Jamey really hit it off, and he mentioned you’d be here tonight. I thought I’d come look for you—very brave stuff, by the way, walking into the lion’s den all alone…”

Dying to read on? Purchase The Art of Social War: A Novel.

For more information on Jodi Wing and her book, visit her website.

Event Photo Recap – NYC: 100% Folk

January 21, 2010

The Cause: 100% Folk presented by the Young Patrons of the American Folk Art Museum

The Chairs: Peyton Cochran (see Tales from the Chair)

The Credentials: The Young Patrons committee enthusiastically kicked off their inaugural event in an effort to encourage museum support by a younger constituent. Between 250-300 hipsters enjoyed cocktails alongside White Castle mini burgers and Krispy Kreme doughnuts while NYC photographer Jason Whalen captured animated guests in a life-size Polaroid-inspired photo shoot.

The Coup: Approximately $8,000 from ticket proceeds that evening benefited the museum.


Tales from the Chair: NYC – Tatiana Perkin

December 14, 2009

tatianaFor this week’s Tales, we dialed in to the 212 encore une fois to meet another one of the big apple’s young philanthropists by the name of Tatiana Perkin. Ms. Perkin, a Harvard grad, has been living in NYC for the past 12 years and has chaired everything from The Winter Antiques Show at The Park Avenue Armory (benefitting East Side House Settlement), the annual junior fundraiser to benefit The New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and the Samba et Soleil fundraiser to benefit Volunteers for America.

In her spare time, she partnered up eight months ago to launch the eco-friendly, globally-authentic jewelry company called Tribal Societé. Each stunning piece of jewelry (priced at an average of $60) is handmade by female artisans in underdeveloped countries around the world and a portion of the proceeds are donated back to the Global Fund for Women.

Ms. Perkin is yet another inspirational woman and selflessly spends her time enpow(H)ering others, especially women. In an exclusive Vivanista interview, she shares her words of wisdom in the world of volunteer fundraising:

V: What makes a successful event?

TP: In my book, any event where our guests feel comfortable, are having fun, and get to learn about the organization without being overwhelmed is successful. If you achieve all three goals, chances are your guests will return to your next event, but more important, they will ask to start ask about getting involved in the organization in whatever capacity they can.

V: From a fundraising standpoint, who is your role model?

TP: My uncle, who passed away in 1997, was my role model. He was the Director of Leadership Giving for the Harvard College Fund for years and taught me the most important lesson about fundraising:”give what you can give knowing that every bit counts.”As a graduate of Harvard College and the niece of a Harvard College Fund Director, I always felt obligated to give as much as I could to my alma mater. My uncle made me understand that I shouldn’t feel pressured to give, more that I should feel good about giving, even if it was a smaller amount than I had hoped to contribute. I think a lot of times people shy away from giving, because they don’t believe $100 can help. The truth of that matter is that your $100 goes a lot farther than you can imagine so you should be very proud of your contribution.

V: How do you motivate a volunteer committee?

TP: Again, I believe it’s about making them understand that each person’s role is essential to the common goal. Whether you donate your contacts, funds, or time, each contribution is highly valuable. So utilize your strengths. If you have a lot of event space contacts, call them! I myself have always been particularly motivated when an organization shows special appreciation for my groundwork, not just for my financial contribution. For example, if I secure a silent auction donation valued at $100 that raises $600 at our event, I have in effect raised $500 for the organization. That one solicitation makes a huge difference and may even be more than I could donate on my own. As President of the Junior Committee of the New York Society for Prevent of Cruelty to Children, I try to relay this to my volunteers as I feel it is highly motivating when you understand how easy and impactful such seemingly small contributions are.

V: If you could have done something differently in your last event, what would that have been? What would you do the same?

TP: Sometimes your budget forces obstacles that you have to work around. For example, at our last junior event for the New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the one space that could accommodate our large size group and stay within our tight budget had two floors. Never ideal for a party as it decentralizes the action. In this case, it was particularly challenging, because only one floor had workable space for a silent auction and unfortunately, it was upstairs away from the main action. One way to mitigate this challenge was to add a second bar in this silent auction room to attract people upstairs. If our budget allowed, I would have secured a more centralized space, but, given the situation, I think solved it as best we could.

V: What are the qualities that make an event Chair successful? What is one of your best practices?

TP: An Event Chair has to constantly be on alert to find volunteers, financial supporters, sponsors, entertainers, etc. Whenever I meet someone that I think would be a great addition to my cause, I ask for their business card immediately and e-mail them the following day. As for best practices, the most important thing you can do is reach out to these people every now and then to check-in. You never know what they are up to and if there are any opportunities on which you can work together. For all you know your friend at Belvedere Vodka could be looking to sponsor an event for young professionals in your area. Or your former graphic designer could be looking to expand his portfolio by including non-profit work. He may love to design your next invite!

V: When you set out to Chair an event, what goals do you set for yourself?

TP: My goals are always to raise money and make the event something guests want to return to the following year so that they ultimately join our cause.

V: What is the most difficult part of chairing an event?

TP: In this modern age, people seem to RSVP last-minute which is highly frustrating for an Event Chair. I do admit that there is an adrenaline rush when the RSVPs start pouring in, but the waiting period is very difficult. Please don’t do this to your Event Chair and RSVP in advance. It helps build buzz around the event and helps us plan for things, such as food, more efficiently.

V: What was your impetus for becoming involved in philanthropy and volunteer fundraising?

TP: I have always believed that it is important to give back to your community- it’s a tradition in our family. But, as my grandfather and uncle taught me, be prudent and pick the causes that really mean something to you so that you are more motivated to work hard. One time a colleague asked me to get involved in a charity that saves abused dogs. Personally, and I hate to admit it, but my good friends know that I am not an animal-lover. I politely declined as not only would I have lost credibility with my friends if I had accepted, but because I knew there were other causes that mean more to me, such as the New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

V: Name one women who empowers you or who has empowered you and tell us why.

TP: I can’t name one women unless we call this one woman “My Best Friends”. Each of my best friends has empowered me by supporting me through the tough times and the good times. It’s really the people who step up to the plate for your when you face life’s challenges that you never forget. They also show their support by coming to my events, which means the world to me.

V: What three words would you use to describe yourself?

TP: Personable. Team-player. Creative.

V: If your house were on fire, what would you grab?

TP: My husband, all our framed pictures, and my small jewelry box.

Vintage Clothing Here and There

November 17, 2009

Written by Joanne Horning

vintage.clothing.3When it comes to defining a French woman’s personal style, Ines del La Fressange, who modeled for the House of Chanel during the ’80s says, “French women feel comfortable wearing clothes from past seasons or mixing styles from different designers. That is what makes her look special and distinguishes her from what is conventional and trendy.”

I think one of the reasons so many women are wearing ‘Vintage’ is that they want a unique look. They want to wear clothing that has quality and reflects unusual examples of an era’s fashions. A Vintage purist will tell you that Vintage is anything produced from the ’20s to the mid-’70s. Antique clothing is anything made before 1920 and Retro is clothing from the ’80s and ’90s.

I have explored some of the chicest Vintage and Consignment stores in New York and Paris where you can find clothing and accessories that are beautifully made, certainly not conventional and which allows for self-expression.

PARIS

• Gabrielle Geppert-Vintagte has an extensive collection of jewelry, clothes, handbags and shoes. She has a large selection of Chanel jewelry.

Reciproque carries new and used couture from such designers as YSL, Chanel, Givenchy, Lanvin and Vuitton.

Scarlett is where the Olson twins and other celebrities buy their vintage couture. Chanel, Givenchy, Schiaparelli, Dior and a large selection of Chanel jewelry, suits and handbags.

NEW YORK

Michael’s Consignment is where the ladies from the Upper East Side send their barely used designer couture clothing. Beautiful collections of Chanel and Valentino suits. Also, evening wear and accessories.

Roundabout carries couture, vintage and recent runway castoffs many with their original tags still on.

Resurrection carries Pucci, Courreges, Gucci, Halston and vintage pieces from the ’60s and ’70s. This store was discovered by the model, Kate Moss, who purchased several Pucci pieces.

When you have thought that there are no options for finding that Vintage outfit, know that there are many stores out there that may and will have what you are looking for, and also what you are not looking for!
Paris

Gabrielle Geppert-Vintage, Jardins du Palais Royal, 31-34 Galerie Montpensier, 1st Arrondisement, 011-33-01-42-61-53-52
Reciproque, 88-123 Rue de la Pompe, 16th Arrondisement, 011-33-0-47-82-24
Scarlett, 10, rue Clement Marot, 8th Arrondisement, 011-33-01-56-89-03-00

New York

Michael’s Consignment , 1041 Madison Ave. at 79th , No. 2, 212-737-7273
Roundabout, 31 East 72nd St.
Resurrection, 217 Mott St., 212-625-1374

These are just a few of my favorite places to shop.  To read more, you can purchase Joanne’s book, Paris Style, An Insider’s Guide to Shopping and Dining on LuLu.com.

[Photo from iStockphoto]

Favorite New York Restaurants

October 16, 2009

minettaEvery time I travel to New York, I marvel at how wonderful the restaurants there are. In my most recent trip there, even though we walked miles everyday, and I used the stairs rather than the elevator to go up to the 8th floor of where we stayed, I still gained at least five pounds! How? Because we had incredible meals every night…and day.

Here are some of the restaurants that are my favorites:

Balthazar: SoHo. 80 Spring Street at Broadway. 212-965-1414.

A bustling French bistro that is the perfect respite on a SoHo shopping excursion. The Balthazar salad, although in the Appetizers section, is just delicious.

Chelsea Market: Meatpacking District. 75 9th Ave. at 15th. 212-243-6005.

There are lots of fun little take out restaurants here and a great stop along the way to one of the many shops that have made the Meatpacking District one of the best shopping destinations in Manhattan. I especially liked the soup place: Hale and Hearty Soups although they have them all over the city.

Girasole: Upper East Side. 151 E. 82nd at Lexington. 212-772-6900.

They truly cater to locals, which is a double-edged sword – it either makes you feel In because you’re there or it makes you feel Out since you don’t know the names of the waiters and maitre d’. A friend recommended the restaurant so we felt In and were courted royally. The food is great and they give you a lot of extras along the way. We got bruschetta as an appetizer and cookies after our meal. They even offered me a cocktail afterward ‘on the house’.

Minetta Tavern: Greenwich Village. 113 MacDougal at Minetta Lane. 212-475-3850.

The recently-opened Minetta Tavern is the hot must-go-to clubby restaurant; it was very crowded. It’s owned by the same group as Balthazar and Pastis and a few other successful eateries, so they’ve got their formula down. Yet it didn’t feel formulaic and the staff was friendly. The burger is great (as are the French fries) and the prices were within reason.

The Modern at MOMA: Midtown. 9 W. 53rd between Fifth and Sixth. 212-333-1220.

This was a fabulous experience. The food was outstanding, the service impeccable and the view of the sculpture garden was great. I didn’t even mind the gulp-able Price Fix tab.

Waverly Inn: West Village. 16 Bank Street at Waverly. 212-243-7900.

If you don’t know someone who knows Graydon Carter at Vanity Fair don’t bother trying to get into this über-exclusive glorified Pub; so exclusive that their phone number is unlisted. But I did know someone who knew someone who knew someone in Graydon Carter’s office so I was In! The menu was all about refined comfort food.  The meal was good, but the people-watching the best.

Magnolia Bakery: West Village. 401 Bleecker St at 11th; but they’ve got two other locations also.

I know this is blasphemous, but Magnolia Bakery is way overrated.  My daughter and her friend loved it because they were supposed to (!) but later confided that Kara’s Cupcakes and It Takes a Cake in San Francisco are both better than Magnolia.

Ouest: Upper West Side. 2315 Broadway at 84th. 212-580-8700.

Not sure it’s worth a special trip unless you’re staying on the Upper West Side. But if you are this locals-joint is yummy, especially the lamb shank.

[Photo from Minetta Tavern]

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