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Times Square New Years Eve Live  The 2019 countdown for Times Square New Years Eve begins at 5pm Eastern Time. Watch here on Times Square Gossip .

Roy Choi With Katy Perry LAS VEGAS  – The biggest names in entertainment feasted at Best Friend, Roy Choi’s first Las Vegas restaurant, on Friday, Dec. 28 during Park MGM’s official grand opening. Choi prepared his signature flavors for guests, which included pop superstar Katy Perry, DJ singer-songwriter Samantha Ronson, rapper and actor YG, actress Regina King, Academy Award-winner Marisa Tomei, and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, dining at Best Friend before-and-after the Lady Gaga Enigma show debut at Park Theater. Perry was seated in the heart of the main dining room with friends and experienced several unique dishes Choi has created to celebrate the various cultures of his LA neighborhood. Highlights from Perry’s meal included the sizzling Spicy Pork marinated in a sweet and spicy kochujang sauce, the Tamarind Cod Hot Pot – a large-format Korean stew with vermicelli noodles, and the tantalizingly crispy and creamy Slippery Shrimp. Following the official ...

i tre merli Once again film producer and club owner Noel Ashman will have corks and sparks flying, this time New Year's Eve at his celeb-driven party at posh restaurant i tre merl in the meatpacking district. Hosting the party with Ashman are actress Bonnie Somerville of "A Star Is Born," and actors Peter Greene, Rich Graff and Vincent Young. NEW YEAR'S EVE 2019 and a special kick-off party for the new movie, 3 days rising. Monday, December 31st   i tre merli - 10 Little West 12th Street PREMIUM OPEN BAR  9 pm to 11 pm Light Food will be served CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT LIVE FEED FROM TIMES SQUARE Doors Open at 8 p.m. Music by Lee Kalt, Corey Jasper, Steve Lewis & Surprise Guests Special guest Live dj performance by LORD JAMAR of the chart topping group BRAND NUBIAN Hosted by: Paolo Secondo, Michael James, Nez, Francois Belizaire, Rich T, Eric Rivas, Code Nyc Magazine, Jeff Boyd & Friends ...

The Mandarin Duck Central Park's newest tourist attraction The Mandarin Duck was captured by New York's roving photographer Andrew Dallos the other day. Our now famous Duck seems to have made a home in our famous park.  You can follow all of Andrew Dallo's photos on his Twitter feed . Hey this Duck even has it's own Twitter page . 

President And CEO John Mahdessian Of Madame Paulette Luxury and couture connoisseur John Mahdessian is the president and CEO of renowned cleaning and restoration organization Madame Paulette. The flagship boutique located at 1255 Second Avenue on the Upper East Side is famous for maintaining the world’s most illustrious wardrobes and iconic pieces, including those belonging to Princess Diana, Sir Winston Churchill, Meryl Streep, Beyoncé and Anna Wintour. At the helm of the cleaning and restoration industry, Madame Paulette has held the position of being the finest custom couture cleaners in New York City since 1959. The third-generation family-owned company was founded by John Mahdessian’s great uncle to honor his wife, French Courtier Madame Paulette. To maintain her couture pieces, John’s great uncle would travel to Paris, France for exclusive cleaning and restoration services. Deciding the trek was no longer worth the trouble, he decided to build the luxury cleaning b...

Short Ribs At Union Cantina Open year-round, Union Cantina is nestled in the heart of Southampton, NY at 40 Bowden Square. Residents and East End visitors can enjoy award-winning contemporary Mexican cuisine, live music and entertainment daily. This rustic, Mexican-inspired dining experience delivers a Hamptons-style fiesta to all who dine year-round at the Southampton staple. On New Year’s Eve, Union Cantina celebrates the start of 2019 with a Grand Fiesta featuring a four-hour top shelf open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, a full dinner buffet plus dessert table and a live musical performance from the Bay Ridge All Stars. Guests will also enjoy an assortment of party favors while watching live television coverage of the iconic Times Square Ball Drop. Union Cantina is the perfect location to celebrate with family and friends, offering ample space for private gatherings and the 400 Rabbits Tequila Bar, featuring an exceptional cocktail program and over 100 different tequilas t...

Paris Hilton Paris Hilton along with a slew of celebrities visited New York's BUILD SERIES recently. We just love the Summer In Winter look Paris is wearing. Let's see how this works in a snowstorm! Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was photographed recently visiting the BUILD SERIES in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Jean Shafiroff On Resident Holiday Cover By Christine Stoddard Resident Magazine -- Movies, music, and advertisements can give us a false impression of the holidays. Manhattan philanthropist Jean Shafiroff warns against buying into the sugarplum fairy hype. “You have to manage your expectations,” says Shafiroff. “If you’re a person of privilege, be grateful for what you have, even if it doesn’t match the fantasy. A lot of people are lonely and in great need around the holidays. Be compassionate and give what you can.” Shafiroff has made her mark as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the charity sphere. She came to philanthropy after earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia University, working in a hospital and finance on Wall Street, and raising two daughters. With an MBA in Finance, Shafiroff has chaired countless galas, such as ones for Southampton Hospital, American Heart Association, United Negro College Fund, NYC Mission Society, New York Women’s Foun...

Rockefeller Center @ Christmas One of our favorite photographers Andrew Dallos took this stunning shot of Rockefeller Center from his perch at NBC Television Studios In New York City. You can follow Andrew Dallos on TWITTER .

Greenwich Steakhouse Greenwich Steakhouse, one of New York City’s leading steakhouse dining destinations, introduces new brunch, lunch and dinner menus prepared by the new Executive Chef Oscar Reyes. Passing the torch—in this case, the toque blanche—former Executive Chef Victor H. Chavez has re-entered retirement after successfully carrying out his dream of opening his own restaurant in the intimate, downtown setting of the 62 Greenwich location. Executive Chef Oscar Reyes now leads the kitchen, bringing with him a lifetime of experience and seven years of hard-earned expertise training under the 40-year culinary veteran Chef Chavez at the iconic Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. Bolstering a new and impressively gourmet menu at Greenwich Steakhouse, Executive Chef Oscar Reyes takes a humble approach to the culinary arts, upholding the values his predecessor imparted him with—that, above all things, hard work and genuine kindness goes a long way. Mirroring this ideal, ...

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Mamo Restaurant MAMO Restaurant, one of New York City’s leading Italian restaurants, made a return just in time for the holiday season. The renowned SoHo restaurant celebrates the flavors and sensibilities of Italian cuisine and brings those to New York City. It is reopening after a fire closed its doors this past Summer 2018. While the unfortunate event could signal the end of many dining establishments or a departure to a new location, the team at MAMO, headed by Italian restaurateur Mike “Mamo” Mammoliti and Executive Chef Salvatore Marcello, remained firm in the belief that the 323 W. Broadway location, its ambience, and the style of cuisine were a winning combination unrivaled by many. A renewed energy enlivens the fine dining destination as loyal patrons and supporters celebrate the miracle at MAMO Restaurant. Restaurant owner Mike Mammoliti humbly shares, “It was our clientele and VIP guests that really gave us the strength, after suffering from the fire, to rebui...