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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Jessica Alba's new romance with Top Gun's Danny Ramirez 'takes a surprising turn' as they enjoy date night
She may have been embracing life as a single woman following the end of her marriage earlier this year, but Jessica Alba 's love life has recently taken a shocking twist. In new photos obtained exclusively by the actress was spotted enjoying dinner with new boyfriend Danny Ramirez at the Italian restaurant Alba in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. Jessica, 44, sat in the passenger's seat as her boyfriend, 32, maneuvered the car out of the area his eyes focused on the road. And neither could keep themselves from smiling as they made their exit together. While the relationship reportedly began as a casual one for the actress, these new photos indicate the romance may be on the way to becoming something significant. And an insider told that the relationship does appear to be headed in that direction - however the star isn't keen to rush things. The source said: 'Jessica's romance with Danny has taken a surprising turn. What started out as a summer fling feels like it's getting more serious, although she still wants to take things slow. But at the end of the day Jessica has never been one to play the field. She's excited to see where this romance is headed.' The pair shared grins once inside their vehicle, and while Danny's face turned serious as he entered driving mode, Jessica's smile lingered for at least a moment longer. The duo appeared to keep it casual for their night out, but Jessica still looked radiant as usual. The Into the Blue star coated her gorgeous face with a touch of makeup yet injected a bit of glam with chunky gold earrings and a dainty French tip manicure. Danny, meanwhile, sported a denim jacket, glasses, and a 'Pendry' cap. Jessica, who had not been pictured wearing her wedding rings for months, confirmed her separation from Cash Warren, 46, in January, following weeks of speculation about the state of their relationship. They filed for divorce in February - it has not yet been finalized. The pair met on the set of the Fantastic Four in 2004 and married in 2008. They share two daughters, Honor, 17, and Haven, 13, and a son, Hayes, 7. Danny and Jessica - who have an 11 year age gap - first raised eyebrows after they enjoyed a trip to Cancun together earlier this month. Their sighting came two months after she was spotted 'kissing' a mystery man in London, however it is unclear if that was Danny. It is unclear how Jessica and Danny met. A source previously revealed to that while Danny has been 'enamored' with Jessica, she is not in a 'frame of mind' for an exclusive relationship. 'Danny is cool, a nice guy and he is enamored with her, but it is not exclusive,' the insider said earlier this month. 'She's not in that frame of mind. He has a chance to make something out of their connection, but she is taking it all in stride. Right now, she's looking to just have fun.' Danny, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, is best known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Joaquin Torres/Falcon in the Disney+ show The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the film Captain America: Brave New World. The handsome actor also starred in Top Gun: Maverick as Lieutenant Mickey Garcia. He is currently in the midst of filming Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to drop December 18, 2026. Danny studied acting at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, after deciding to switch his focus from becoming an athlete to an actor due to injuries. Danny got his start in 2016 after making his acting debut in The Affair and also Blindspot that same year. TMZ was the first to report his identity. However, it was reported earlier this month that Jessica is not dating anyone 'seriously,' according to People's sources. 'She's been getting a lot of attention since the divorce. She's flattered and definitely enjoying being single again,' an insider insisted. 'She's gone on some dates, but it's nothing serious - she's focused on herself and her kids. She's not interested in a relationship right now,' the source added. Jessica announced her split from Warren in January with a statement about embarking on a 'new chapter' as an individual. 'I've been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years — both as an individual and in partnership with Cash. I'm proud of how we've grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years and it's now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals,' she posted to Instagram. 'We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.'
Times
21-06-2025
- Times
The new hotel drawing New York's smart set to its neighbouring state
Spring is just about to break in New Jersey's Somerset County and while the trees are still bare the sky is duck-egg blue and cloudless. Around my feet a brood of chickens peck at the mulch and in the next field a flock of sheep gather at the farm gate, anticipating breakfast. The scene could be plucked straight from Countryfile. It's almost impossible to believe that I'm just about an hour from the pulsing heart of New York City and in an entirely different state. I'm checked into the new Pendry Natirar, a historic estate turned swish hotel that's shrouded by 500 acres of grounds and parkland near the town of Peapack, all within 35 miles of Newark airport. Opened last October, the hotel is centred on an elegant Tudor-style mansion, with 68 plush guest rooms. It's a lesson in country-style luxury and it has already been drawing city slickers from the Big Apple and Philadelphia (about a 90-minute drive) looking for a bucolic escape. While the Pendry brand has hotels across the US, including in Chicago, Washington DC and San Diego, the Natirar is its debut in New Jersey. Best of all, the hotel fully leans into New Jersey's 'Garden State' nickname. The name dates from the 1800s and came about thanks to the abundant farmland and bounty of fresh produce that's all around. More than a century later it still stands up. The state has about 10,000 farms spread across some 750,000 fertile acres, and one of them is right here on the property. I wander through the Pendry Natirar's 12-acre farm with the farm manager, Melinda Hopkins. It's early March, so the vegetable patches are mostly bare — but they'll soon be rainbow bright with green as produce such as beetroot grows. There are already neat, fat rows of garlic in the ground and in the greenhouse the air is thick with the scent of rosemary and thyme. It'll all be used by the chefs at the on-site restaurant Ninety Acres. 'Farm-to-table' marketing speak is common in the States, but at Pendry Natirar it's true. There's a constant dialogue between the site's chefs and its farmers, Hopkins tells me: 'We test the crops that our chefs want — everything is seasonal and there's experimentation on both sides. The menu at Ninety Acres changes constantly.' I try the farm's cornucopia that evening. The Ninety Acres restaurant unfolds in a photogenic whirl of veined marble, exposed brick and glossy tiled floors. Dominating the space is a sprawling open kitchen, with a hearth and a brigade of chefs busying themselves over artistically plated dishes. The sun has set by the time I sit down, but if it were daylight I'd have been able to take in the lush grounds through giant floor-to-ceiling windows. The farm-fresh dishes don't disappoint. I'm greeted with hunks of wholewheat bread infused with honey from the farm and served with light-as-air butter. That's followed by a pretty beet salad finished with earthy shaved truffles and shiitake mushrooms. My main is an entire head of cauliflower doused in a rich miso puree and sprinkled with crunchy pumpkin seeds. I pair it with a buttery chardonnay from Meadowbrook Winery, a relatively young boutique winery in nearby Oldwick that focuses on estate-grown varietals. My waiter also tells me that the seasonal cooking classes offered by the hotel and restaurant are endlessly popular. Most recently it had the local chef Kathleen Sanderson teach guests how to whip up seared ribeye steaks along with shrimp cocktail shooters and roasted tomato soup. • 10 of the most beautiful places in America The next morning my culinary adventures continue at the more casual Ladd's Tavern — though the first thing I gobble up is the view. The Natirar is set on a natural ridge, with the tree-studded expanse of Natirar Park rippling beyond the hotel's borders. Ladd's Tavern's terrace fully milks the pastoral vistas and I feast on scrambled eggs fresh from the hotel's own chickens as I drink them in. The name Ladd's Tavern is significant too, tapping into the property's layered history. The local merchant and insurance mogul Walter Ladd had the Tudor-style mansion built in 1912. After Walter and his wife, Kate, died, the estate was left to the Kate Macy Ladd Fund — Kate was a philanthropist and ran a women's rehabilitation centre right on the estate. That centre outlived both the Ladds, operating until 1983 when King Hassan II of Morocco bought the property. Somerset County finally acquired it in 2003 and the site became protected county parkland. Various private developers leased the land, with Ninety Acres opening in 2009 and the Pendry Natirar finally opening in the autumn of 2024. If you wondered: Natirar is Raritan (as in the Raritan River, which runs beside the property) spelt backwards. It's a theme that runs throughout the design too. My room is a palette of muted greens, bright tans and creams, with slick mid-century-style furniture and giant grilled windows that reveal leafy views. The common areas epitomise rustic chic. The Great Room (somewhere between a lobby area and a communal living room) becomes my favourite spot for fireside pinot noir, with its dark panelled wood, stone fireplace and intricately moulded ceiling. There's also the Library, with an inviting couch and objet d'art-filled cabinetry, and the Billiard Room. • New York City, US travel guide Mother nature is front and centre at Spa Pendry too. The eucalyptus used in the steam rooms is plucked straight from the farm and more huge windows surround the pool. I stop by for an Illuminating Facial (from £178) before heading out into the grounds. Walking and biking trails strike through forested groves and along the Raritan River, and you can book a guided nature hike or rent ebikes through the hotel. I do the latter, enjoying the views and feeling the brisk March air on my cheeks. The estate's roster of activities — from biking to axe-throwing to archery to craft workshops — is enough to keep guests busy, but you'll be rewarded if you venture further afield too. Pendry Natirar is in a central position in the state. Drive an hour south and you'll be in Trenton, the museum-filled New Jersey capital. Push southeast to hit the coast, and take in jewels such as Atlantic City, with its buzzy boardwalk and casinos, or Cape May, known for its photogenic Victorian architecture. But the spoils of Somerset County should be enough to keep you busy too. Central New Jersey's horse country, filled with farms and country clubs, is right on the doorstep. In October, the Far Hills Races (a high-profile steeplechase race) is the crown jewel of the area's cultural calendar, but you can lean into country life all year round. • 10 of the best cities to visit in the US From pick-your-own farms to cideries to farmers' markets, agritourism is the region's top draw. I make a pitstop at Bluebird Farm for a meet-and-greet with some friendly alpacas, a 15-acre site in the Somerset Hills with white picket fences and a quaint red barn (from £12). The expectant herd scoff grain from the palm of my hand; the gift shop heaves with knitted accessories and stuffed animals made from alpaca fleece. As we drive on, quaint towns brimming with bakeries and bookshops break up farms and parkland. I fuel up in the little town of Basking Ridge, where the Washington House Restaurant dishes up steak, scallops and burgers (mains from £13; Then it's on to the county's other calling card: golf. Five courses are run by the Somerset County Park Commission, but even total novices (me) can enjoy the USGA Golf Museum and Library, the oldest sports museum in the US. I spend an hour or so wandering rooms filled with vintage photographs and portraits, clubs and clothing, and learn about legends from Francis Ouimet to Arnold Palmer. The Hall of Champions glitters with trophies from USGA champions past, but my highlight is the 'moon club' — the club that astronaut Alan B Shepard Jr used to hit golf balls on the surface of the moon in 1971 (£11; I get a last bite of the Garden State before heading back. This time I sit down at Red Horse by David Burke, a swish New American spot in the pocket-sized borough of Bernardsville. The decor embraces the region's equestrian heritage — with fat wooden beams and paintings of bridled horses — and the sizeable menu draws from local farms (I choose a creamy truffle-finished pasta dish, mains from £19; The final road trip back to Pendry Natirar delivers on country charm. The sun sinks behind silhouetted trees and the hotel looms large on the horizon, swaddled by the Somerset Hills. The view throws some final weight behind that Garden State nickname and I look forward to one last fireside pinot noir at the ultimate country Agate was a guest of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism ( and the Pendry Natirar, which has room-only doubles from £500 ( Fly to Newark
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Teddi Mellencamp reveals how she celebrated her 'cozy' Mother's Day amid stage four cancer battle
Teddi Mellencamp was 'spoiled' by her children as she celebrated Mother's Day in relaxing fashion. The reality star, 43, is in the midst of a heartbreaking battle with stage four cancer however was able to treat herself to a well-deserved day of self-care at the West Hollywood hotel Pendry. Teddi - who shares daughters Slate, 12, Dove, five, and son Cruz, 10, with estranged husband Edwin Arroyave - kicked off the day with gifts from her three children, followed by breakfast at Mel's Dinner with the kids before heading to Pendry for some self-care. 'The kiddos spoiled me,' she wrote alongside a snap of her children with her presents. 'Feeling so happy and blessed.' The gifts included a red light therapy face mask, a pink bathrobe, and a bottle of Dr. Teal's bubble bath. The goodies were perfect for Teddi's Mother's Day plans - she headed to Pendry for some fun in the sun. She provided fans with a tour of her luxurious accommodations, which included a scenic view of Los Angeles. '@pendrywesthollywood never misses - thank you for this cozy mommy relaxing day,' she said, tagging two women who appeared to be her friends. She then headed up to the rooftop for a poolside relaxation session. 'Shaded up and sunscreen on! @pendrywesthollywood why are you such a dream,' she posted. Last month Mellencamp shared an incredible health update with fans, as she revealed that her tumors — resulting from melanoma that had metastasized to her brain and lungs — have significantly shrunk, and doctors believe she is a few weeks away from being cancer free. 'I just finished with all of my scans, and my tumors have significantly shrunk, which doctors believe means that this all will work, and that I will be back to myself, and feeling good,' she shared in a video posted to her Instagram. Teddi — who previously revealed she was given a 'fifty-fifty' chance of survival — said that she has two more sessions of immunotherapy, adding, 'and then hopefully I am done, and I will be cancer free.' In February, multiple tumors were found on her brain and she underwent emergency surgery. Additional tumors were then discovered on her brain and lungs. Mellencamp was initially diagnosed with melanoma in 2022. The incredible news comes after Teddi admitted she was 'preparing her children for the worst.' Earlier this month she also revealed that her famous father John Mellencamp, 73, was planning her burial, asking whether she would be buried in the 'family mausoleum.' At the end of her new video Teddi shared: 'I am going to keep a positive outlook, because that's the way my doctor just spoke to me. He was like, "you did this. You got this."' Teddi, who previously said she felt she was on her 'deathbed', was pictured smiling in the video, as she told her fans the positive news, admitting that the happy 'crying' was already done. The night prior Teddi shared on Instagram that she was 'sad and scared' but also staying 'positive' ahead of the MRI that would reveal whether her treatment was working. Teddi — who has already undergone more than 20 surgeries during her two and a half year cancer battle — also posted a gruesome image of stitches on her head following her brain surgery in February. Last month Teddi appeared on ABC's Nightline and said that doctors have given her a 'fifty-fifty' chance on survival as she still receives immunotherapy treatment. During her interview, Mellencamp expressed: 'One of my favorite things to ask is "How long I got?" or "What are my chances?" and they oftentimes say "fifty-fifty."' 'Fifty-fifty? I wouldn't buy a car that's only gonna drive 50-percent chance of the time. I don't want this,' was her reply. Mellencamp said that her doctors explained the reason for those odds were that immunotherapy had only been around for about a decade 'and that's how long the study has worked.' The TV personality also shared the scary symptoms she had before learning she had several brain tumors. And the star shared them with her fans so they know how to react in case they suffer from a similar problem. Mellencamp had debilitating headaches for months, until one day her vision was severely impaired: 'I couldn't see. I mean, I could barely get down the stairs.' The star quickly called her estranged husband, Edwin, who rushed her to the hospital. 'That's when they said I had four plumb-size tumors in my brain and then within the next day I was in surgery,' she told host Deborah Roberts. 'My first real memory was looking up and my entire family was there. My dad, my sister, my brothers, all of my best friends, and I'm being like, "Hold on, why are y'all here? And chatting? This must be bad,"' she explained with a chuckle. Since then she has undergone radiation therapy to shrink remaining tumors, including some in her lungs, ringing the bell to signal the end of that treatment in a video on social media.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
This New Resort Can Teach Your Kids Farm-To-Table Cooking
The Tudor mansion at Pendry Natirar in Somerset County, NJ. Courtesy Montage Hotels & Resorts It wasn't in the spa, covered head to toe in skin-toning jasmine and rose-infused mud. Or cozied up to the fireplace with an ice cold martini in the Great Room. Or on a morning hike along the Raritan River, which curls around the American Tudor estate originally built by the oil heiress Kate Ladd and her husband Walter in 1912, and recently reopened as a luxury resort called Pendry Natirar. It was the sight of a huge glass jar, filled with dingy brown water and rotting banana peels, stewing in the bottom of a canary yellow Jeep that made me realize this place—and the woman who drives it—is the real deal. 'Let it sit for 48 hours. The potassium will revive pretty much any plant that's struggling,' says Melinda Hopkins, the blonde haired, blue-eyed farm manager at Pendry Natirar, during a private tour of her 12-acre turf. On her watch, the farm at Natirar (an anagram for the Raritan river) has been lovingly cultivated and coaxed into life, and now produces hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables, every herb you can imagine, 150 free-range chickens, an apiary buzzing with honey-making bees, and a friendly flock of sheep. As a guest, that means you can eat farm fresh eggs in the restaurants, take home jars of honey, herb bouquets and wildflower soaps, and come away with a clearer idea about how to grow your own garden. The Farm at Natirar is entering peak season now. Courtesy Montage Hotels & Resorts Revival is just the right word. When Alan Fuerstman, the CEO of Montage International, and property owners Bob and Kim Wojtowicz announced the opening of Pendry Natirar late last year, the land that once lured wealthy business tycoons and socialites of the roaring 20s into its gilded mansions quickly became the new weekend getaway for well-heeled New Yorkers seeking respite from a harsh winter. It was welcomed as the 'Downton Abbey of New Jersey' — despite being, well… Jersey. Though the property hasn't completely shaken its Wolf of Wall Street sheen (especially when yellow Lamborghinis are parked in the mansion's gravel driveway in front of eager teenage valet drivers), it is a full-fledged luxury resort with the potential to enter the ranks of America's great estate hotels. Already, Pendry's entrance on the scene rivals Wildflower Farms' programming in New York's Hudson valley, and offers a more approachable alternative to Chef Dan Barber's overly-commercialized Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown. Melinda Paige Hopkins, farm manager at Pendry Natirar. Jennifer Leigh Parker The question is whether Pendry Natirar can turn its 500 acres of parkland into an agritourism destination without losing the natural, homegrown kick-the-tires charm it now possesses. If Hopkins gets her druthers, Pendry's working farm will become the main event, attracting families who want to learn the art of regenerative farming, gardening, and cooking at the cooking school inside the property's Ninety Acres restaurant. As a parent myself, the idea that there is a place within driving distance that can teach my little one how to grow food and cook it is like a balm in an over-processed, plastic packaged Gilead. The good news is that it's already happening. Inside the Cooking School at Ninety Acres restaurant. Jennifer Leigh Parker Peak farm season, from now through to November, is really the best time to visit Pendry Natirar. There is a "Calendar of Classes" to choose from, including 'Farmer for the Day' tours. The cooking school offers themed classes or private events for up to 40 guests, including kid's birthdays. There are also complimentary 30-minute farm tours on Tuesday-Saturday at 9:30am, or guests can book a more in-depth, regenerative farming lesson for $95 a person. At Pendry, 'wellness' is not just a spa treatment or farm-to-table marketing. It's a way of life that starts with food. And Hopkins is a natural advocate. 'We're completely organic and sustainable. I have an amazing agricultural community around me that supports what's going on up here. They're kind of champing at the bit to be able to do more educational programs and lectures to teach sustainability practices,' she says, sharing her ambition to make Pendry 'the agricultural destination' of Somerset County. Strolling through the greenhouse filled with the scent of fresh basil, chives, garlic, oregano, thyme, and leek, I'm mostly just thinking about lunch. (Produce from the farm and herb garden supplies the kitchens at Ladd's Tavern in the main hotel and Ninety Acres, the upscale seasonal restaurant down the hill). 'We're experimenting with a lot of lettuce varieties. We've got romaine, sorrel, mustard leaf, red romaine, arugulas, russian kale, and our swiss chard is in the greenhouse now. We also grow corn; It's a totally different variety from sweet corn. That's why you can pop it,' she says, her smile widening from ear to ear, as one of her sheep bounds over to say hello. 'It's going to become a hotel amenity where you get the corn and are taught how to pop it right on the cob without shucking it off. I give it to the kids, but it makes the 40 year olds just as happy.' Inside the spa at Pendry Natirar Courtesy Montage Hotels & Resorts Teaching kids how to cook and eat whole foods, while helping adults relearn healthy habits, is driving a serious growth trend in travel. In 2024, the North American agritourism market generated approximately $3.75 billion in revenue and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% through 2030, according to Grand View Research. This is happening in the broader context of increased demand for 'experiential travel' and sustainable tourism. In the U.S., agritourism is going to play a key role, if the dollar weakens, it is fair to expect more Americans will travel domestically. And seek out the best ways to do it. In this regard, New Jersey is setting a good example. With nearly 250,000 acres of preserved agricultural farmland, travelers have plenty of options, such as strawberry picking at Melick's Town Farm, or visiting local family-owned wineries like Old York Cellars and Beneduce Vineyards. Hoteliers should take note. Too many hotels and resorts these days declare themselves 'wellness' properties simply because there is a small herb garden, a juice bar, or a few massage tables. In today's luxury wellness market, where longevity labs and resort-clinic hybrids are offering hydrotherapy spas, IV treatments and DNA repair, short cuts just won't cut it. Today's sophisticated travelers are well aware of the mileage on their plates. When a property has access to a working farm, with the ability to hire skilled farmers, it immediately raises the caliber of its food and beverage operation. Imagine, instead of a calorie count, your dish could display the fact that your heirloom tomatoes didn't travel a few hundred miles, but just a few feet. Directionally, at least, this is where eco-conscious wellness travel is headed. As we wind down our farm tour, we say our goodbyes and I mentally make plans to jar my own banana water (which later perk up my peonies), Hopkins leaves me with this thought: 'People come here to learn how to take care of themselves and how to be healthy. Yes, we want to do that with our eating and being outside and all that. But it's about taking care of the planet too, right? We should be proud that we figured out ways to do that, and we should have fun doing it. A healthy lifestyle doesn't mean punishing ourselves. We're not monks. Let's teach the next generation to make it fun.' Melinda Hopkins teaches sustainable farming techniques at Pendry Natirar. Jennifer Leigh Parker
Los Angeles Times
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Chef Wolfgang Puck serves signature dishes in Newport Beach
Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck spent the weekend cooking for locals at the third-annual Noble Wine & Dine Weekend at the Pendry Newport Beach. Co-hosted by Puck and Nobleman Magazine founders Doug and Lydia McLaughlin, the two-day event honored Puck as the magazine's Chef of the Year. Puck is best known for popularizing California cuisine, which focuses on seasonality and sustainability while showcasing the state's local bounty. The Austrian-born chef is also credited with creating several signature dishes that have become the inspiration for staple dish on menus all over the world, including Chinois chicken salad and smoked salmon pizza; the latter of which has been on the menu at at his Beverly Hills restaurant, Spago, since 1982. Both dishes were served at Sunday's 'Ultimate Sunday Brunch' grand tasting event. The lineup for the culinary weekend also included other renowned chefs from around Orange County, including Riley Huddleston of the Mayor's Table in Newport Beach, Michael Reed of Poppy & Seed in Anaheim, Ross Pangilinan of South Coast Plaza's Terrace by Mix Mix, Erik de Marchi of Osteria in Laguna Beach, Noah Von Blöm of Costa Mesa's Arc, Rich Mead of Newport Beach's Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens and Jessica Roy from the Sherman Library and Gardens restaurant, 608 Dahlia. Ben Martinek, culinary director of Pendry Newport Beach, as well as chef JoJo Ruiz from the hotel's SET Steak & Sushi restaurant were also on hand serving bites as well.
