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Fonda

For chefs and diners, Mexican is often the food of compromise. It may be challenging to round up a gang for a meal of foie gras doughnuts in Bed Stuy, but I never have any...
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Street Chic: Andrea in Vintage White Overalls

At yesterday's Mister Sunday party in Gowanus, beauty ad executive Andrea took a break from DJ Justin Carter's set to pose in this amazing outfit of vintage white Gap overalls layered over a gray tank...
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Hanneli Mustaparta in Tibi

Remember when it was cool enough to wear things like - oh, I don't know - pants? I am already craving the chill of fall and found inspiration in this look on Hanneli Mustaparta. The...
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Zum Schneider MTK

Zum Schneider in Montauk is one of those rare imports from Manhattan that actually fits into the neighborhood. The German beer hall - not a beer garden, since it is entirely enclosed - is luring...
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Street Chic: All White Maternity Look

Not surprisingly, all white outfits have been a popular choice during the blisteringly hot summer of 2012. But I especially like how this woman on Madison Avenue interpreted all white for maternity with a long...
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Street Chic: Blue Shorts and a Straw Hat

Here's another stylish look from a blazing hot Paris fashion week: brightly-colored, high-waisted shorts and a straw topper. If you've got legs, shorts are super flattering. Dress them up with a nice blouse and espadrille...
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Byron at the Surf Lodge, Montauk

Summer's hot new restaurant openings used to be in Southampton, East Hampton or Sag Harbor, but this summer all the buzz has moved out east to Montauk. This formerly sleepy fishing and surfing town has...
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Chen Ran in Black and White, Outside Chloe

Another beautiful white dress, this time cinched with a black belt, looks fabulous on Chen Ran outside the Chloe show in Paris. Love the sunglasses too.
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White Prada Dress, Outside the Miu Miu Show

A crisp white dress like this one by Prada never melts in the heat. The pop of color from the bag is the perfect finishing touch.
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Sarah Rutson in a Little Black Dress

Never underestimate the power of a little black dress - even during a heat wave. Sarah Rutson of Lane Crawford styled hers with a black vest cinched with a double-wrapped belt during Paris fashion week....
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Street Chic: Beating the Heat in Paris

This incredibly hot weather is reminding me of something unexpected: last October in Paris, when temperatures soared into the 90s. Nevertheless the stylish women of Paris fashion week managed to looked pulled together and professional...
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Maria’s Kitchen, Shelter Island

The authentic taste of Mexico City has sprung up in a most unlikely place: the WASPy enclave of Shelter Island, New York. Across the street from a sleepy pizza shop that's been there forever and...
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Polo Street Chic: Ivory Romper and Wedge Sneakers

Love the combination of modern and traditional in this look at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. The romper and wedge sneakers are very summer 2012, but the mix of ivory cotton and pale brown leather...
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Amada at Revel, Atlantic City

CLOSED When a Philadelphia-based Iron Chef opens a new restaurant in nearby Atlantic City, it's time to tune in. Jose Garces is known for his inspired Latin fusion cooking, usually on display at the acclaimed...
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Preppy Look, Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Going away for the 4th of July? Depending on your destination, it may be time to brush up on your preppy fashion. At the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, this fellow photographer nailed it with a...
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