The famed Garden restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel looks like it was stuck in a time warp as the iconic property finally reopened its doors Friday after being shuttered for four years. The exact same 20-foot-tall acacia trees still soared majestically among the identical 86 seats that made the Garden a favorite destination for … Read more
The pandemic devastated Madison Avenue’s storefronts. But luxury retailers are now back in force, pumping new life into this world-famous shopping district. Earlier this year, IWC Schaffhausen brought a flagship store to 60th Street and Madison Avenue, and in September, French jewelry house Boucheron opened its first-ever NYC boutique at 65th Street. It’s boosting real … Read more
It was like discovering an alien on the set of “Independence Day.” Archaeologists have revealed the provenance of the iconic “holy grail” cup discovered alongside 12 human skeletons at the exact location in Jordan where “Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade” was filmed. Not actually the vessel for an immortality elixir, the chalice is actually … Read more
Moo Deng is biting back at fame. The viral pigmy hippo has racked up millions of views online from adoring fans who can’t get over her cuteness — but in real life, she’s been a naughty girl. A late September video shot inside months-old Moo Deng’s enclosure within Thailand’s Chonburi zoo showed the feisty female coming … Read more
Everybody in the pool! Paris Fashion Week 2024 has been called the “fashion Olympics” — and Christian’s Louboutin’s splashy show worked overtime to earn the annual event its nickname, ending with the stiletto designer and pal David LaChapelle in a pool, fully clothed. Friday night at the Piscine Molitor in the City of Light, the luxury … Read more
A famed French restaurant in the West Village will soon serve its last appetizer of escargots as the eatery’s owner retires after more than four decades, Side Dish has learned. La Ripaille – which has attracted celebs and francophiles alike since 1980, long before the neighborhood turned trendy – has been put up for sale along with … Read more
Will Jennings, an Oscar-winning lyricist and co-writer of the iconic “Titanic” theme, “My Heart Will Go On,” has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports. Jennings won an Academy Award for Best Original Song along with composer James Horner for the haunting ballad from the 1997 disaster film, which was made legendary … Read more
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most popular and Instagrammable tourist spots in the world. Mostly during summer you will find hordes of tourists surrounding the 18th-century masterpiece for their very own La Dolce Vita moment (just don’t go into the water or you will get fined). Legend has it that if you adhere to a … Read more
It was a life well sphent. A Gentoo penguin who found international stardom after entering a same-sex relationship with another male of the species has died at Australia’s Sea Life Aquarium. Sphen was nearly 12 at the time of his recent passing. When workers brought surviving partner Magic to see the body for the last … Read more
Times Square is about to be shaken, not stirred. The historic Knickerbocker Hotel is paying a year-long tribute to the iconic cocktail with martini ice cream, a martini rooftop garden,“martinis on demand” and “masterclasses” on the mixed drink. The “Year of the Martini” comes almost a century after legendary Italian mixologist Martini de Arma di … Read more
Ozempic has been hailed as a game-changing weight loss wonder drug, but its superpowers seem to extend well beyond treating Type 2 diabetes. Canadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker — a diabetes treatment pioneer whose work paved the way for Ozempic — is sharing what’s next for this class of drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone, … Read more
NEW YORK — Noam Chomsky’s wife, Valeria Wasserman Chomsky, says reports Tuesday that the famed linguist and activist had died are untrue. “No, it is false,” she wrote Tuesday in response to an emailed query from The Associated Press. Noam Chomsky, 95, had been hospitalized in Brazil while recovering from a stroke suffered a year … Read more
Reggie Miller was in the building on Wednesday and Spike Lee brought him a couple of presents. The famed director brought framed back pages — including The Post’s “SPIKED” headline — from his legendary 1994 rivalry with Miller. Three decades ago, the pair engaged in what became a fabled sideshow during Game 5 of the … Read more
Steve Albini, the famed record producer and musician who worked with storied rock groups such as Nirvana, Pixies, The Jesus Lizard and others, has died at 61 of a heart attack, according to reports. Staffers from his recording studio, Electric Audio, confirmed the rocker’s death to Pitchfork. Steve Albini was 61 years old. Redferns Albini … Read more
ROME — Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for a flamboyant and glamorous style, has died at age 83, his company said Friday on Instagram. “Dear Roberto, you may not be physically here with us anymore but I know I will feel your spirit with me always,” Fausto Puglisi, creative director at Roberto Cavalli since … Read more
Jack Hanna’s family shared a heartbreaking update amid the famed zookeeper and TV host’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The 77-year-old former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s family released a statement in which they said Hanna’s condition has worsened as the degenerative brain disease progressed. “We wish we had good news to share, but Jack continues … Read more
A complete collection of photos reportedly showing the elusive Loch Ness monster were released this week — and the images are still exciting the man who spent three decades searching for the mysterious beast. “They are the most compelling surface images of the phenomenon,” Loch Ness expert Steve Feltham told the Daily Mail Tuesday. “They … Read more
High-end sushi, Korean-inspired steak and American favorites will be on the menu at three new restaurants slated to open at the former Sony building in Manhattan, The Post has learned. The distinct dining venues at 550 Madison Avenue — the landmarked tower that’s home to Hermes, Chubb and Corsair Capital — were revealed for the first time … Read more
Paolo Taviani, who with his brother Vittorio made some of Italy’s most acclaimed films of the last half century — including “Padre Padrone,” which won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1977 — died on Feb. 29 in Rome. He was 92. His son, Ermanno Taviani, said the cause of his death, … Read more
Chad Powers is coming (back) to the small screen. The Eli Manning-created character will be the basis of a new Hulu series starring Hollywood star Glen Powell, the streaming service announced on Thursday. Powers first graced television screens across the country when the former Giants quarterback donned a disguise and new name to try out … Read more