La Grenouille, the faded but once-fabulous frog of East 52nd Street, croaked for good this week. Owner Philippe Masson announced the closure on Instagram on Wednesday, posting that he was “moving on to explore new terrain and pursue other dreams,” adding that “an enormous amount of love, commitment and dedication went into making La Grenouille … Read more
Three’s a crowd. Diane von Furstenberg reveals in her upcoming documentary, “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” that she turned down having a threesome with Mick Jagger and David Bowie back in the day. According to the Hollywood Reporter, she considered it, thinking: “‘Well this is something I can tell my grandchildren about.’” Diane von … Read more
Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal’s annual Tribeca Festival, which opened Wednesday night and runs through June 16, will look a little different this year. For the first time, Tribeca will give awards to short films generated by artificial intelligence. It’s one of the entertainment industry’s first public embraces of the new technology, which many … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? “Succession” star Jeremy Strong and “The White Lotus” alum Michael … Read more
It’s 2024, which means February 29 made the calendar cut this go-round, making it a Leap Year. A rare, storied and wondrous addition to Pisces season, read on to learn more about the history, astrology, numerology, and superstitions that surround Leap Day. Why is there a Leap Day every 4 years? It gets math-y, folks. … Read more
Versatile, comfortable, effortless — all wrapped up in one dress. Half a century ago, unbeknownst to her, Diane von Fürstenberg would create an iconic garment that would cement her as a household name for decades to come: the wrap dress. Celebrating 50 years since its inception, the Belgian designer was only 27 when she created … Read more
Much like Amazon, Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht offers every bell and whistle imaginable, from A to Z. The colossal, triple-masted Koru began its career serving the world’s third richest man this week, cruising the Mediterranean around Mallorca. The 417-foot schooner first left Rotterdam in the Netherlands for sea trials in February. Dropping anchor in … Read more