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Forbes
30-07-2025
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New York Restaurants August 2025: Where To Go
mezze on the river Edible enlightenment from our eatery experts and colleagues Monie Begley, Richard Nalley and Randall Lane , as well as brothers Bob, Kip and Tim. le petit village If you're yearning for that perfect small country restaurant in the South of France where you can linger for hours, salvation has arrived in the center of the West Village. This place is devoted to the classics. Begin with bubbling escargot or a rich, creamy foie gras, but the showstopper is the seafood tower filled with tuna tartare, East Coast oysters, shrimp and lobster with mignonette sauce. Move on to the done-to-perfection steak au poivre, with the mandatory frites. For traditionalists there's a cheeseboard with three or five cheeses and a tempting charcuterie board. Or choose the authentic bouillabaisse filled with market fish and served with a rouille sauce and a baguette for 'sopping.' The sides of wild mushroom fricassée and haricots verts are a must. For dessert try the perfect profiteroles, the creamiest crème brûlée or the applause-stealing crêpes Suzette. This is the perfect place for dinner before catching a Broadway show. The décor is rustic and comfortable and the Italian fare straightforward and well-prepared. Pollo al limone and the prosciutto di San Daniele pizza are home runs and are closely followed by the penne al pomodoro with mozzarella. While the tiramisu and the panna cotta are very good, the torta di mele is a standout. Service is friendly, and they'll get you out in plenty of time to make your show. UNTABLE The moment you step into this casually elegant storefront Thai restaurant in Carroll Gardens, you are whisked into its lively, mood-shifting vibe. Chef Aun Kampimarn (known as Un, hence 'Untable') produces gorgeously plated, boldly flavored dishes based on his childhood memories of northeastern Thailand—but with his own spin. The What the Hell fried rice, with its 12 spicy chili symbols, grabs most reviewers' attention, but it's not at all representative of a menu full of sensationally orchestrated dishes with spiciness as a component, not an end in itself. Every dish is composed to let its ingredients shine, from the deeply meaty fermented pork sausage appetizer, to the minced-duck larb ped udon surrounded by roasted rice and add-yourself Thai spices, to the Kao-Soi—an instant favorite based on a turmeric-inflected, Chiang Mai-style dry curry featuring savory grass-fed beef tossed with egg noodles. Armani/Ristorante 760 Madison Ave., at 65th St. (Tel.: 212-207-1902) If you've got the money to shop on Madison Avenue, prices at the gorgeous new restaurant in Armani's flagship store won't come as a shock. The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying. Executive chef Daniele Castellano's creations are as artistic as they are tasty. You'll leave feeling you've gotten your money's worth. White asparagus is splayed open and served with fava beans and ricotta—it's amazing. Even something as banal-sounding as a salad of orange and fennel with its inclusion of a variety of citrus tickles the tatste buds. The beef short ribs with a barbecue balsamic vinegar sauce and daikon radish slaw leaves you wanting to come back for more. In for a penny, in for a pound: Go for the coffee, mascarpone and sponge cake or the meringue with berries and whipped cream. mezze on the river Mezze on the River 375 South End Ave., Battery Park City (Tel.: 212-432-1451) Waterfront dining is on two outside terraces or inside, all with views across the Hudson of the Garden State. The cuisine is Mediterranean-inspired. Among the starters are a tasty watermelon and kale salad and a Greek salad. The main menu ranges from a roasted chicken that would be at home in any bistro to a spicy grilled lamb kebab that would do any restaurant in the Subcontinent proud, as well as steaks and burgers. There are also fish and seafood dishes as well as various pastas. There are four desserts, including baklava, but the warm chocolate molten cake with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce is the winner. Café Commerce Cafe Commerce 964 Lexington Ave., at 70th St. (Tel.: 212-390-8106) Talented chef/owner Harold Moore has taken up the Upper East Side's 'swells' mantle, with his restaurant instantly popular. His focus is on comfort food. Begin with circles of carpaccio served with capers, horseradish and hash browns, or the comforting chicken noodle soup with 'Grandma's' vegetables, or the 20-herb salad. More comfort offerings: rigatoni carbonara, the house cheeseburger or the perfectly crisp chicken schnitzel with salad on top. The most popular dish is the stuffed cabbage with beef, pork, veal, rice and mushrooms. Every night there's a featured special, one night Dover sole, another lamb chops—there are seven in all. Don't dream of leaving without ordering a gigantic slice of the coconut cake with cream cheese frosting—sinful and certainly comforting.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes Daily: New, Delayed Tariff Deadline As Trump Imposes New Rates
This year's fireworks and drone shows are over, but an inspiring new Forbes initiative is launching today to keep the celebration of the American Dream alive for the next year. The Forbes 250 series will roll out in six parts throughout 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We will explore the key values or ideals of the American Dream—equal opportunity, upward mobility, pluralism, invention, reinvention and self-destiny—and how to inspire that vision and create lasting solutions for the next 250 years. 'As millions of Americans united to celebrate the Fourth of July this past weekend, we're announcing this new campaign which will recognize our nation of problem-solvers, mavericks and risk-takers, and celebrate the history of the United States as a place where hustle and reinvention and meritocracy rule,' says Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer and Editor of Forbes. Photo byPresident Donald Trump will once again defer his sweeping tariffs, the White House announced Monday, even as he sent letters to more than 10 countries announcing new import taxes of 25% or higher. The pause on Trump's 'Liberation Day' levies is now set to expire August 1, but stocks staggered after news of Trump's letters, which were sent to countries including Japan and South Korea, with Japanese automakers suffering bigger losses. MORE: Even as the impact of tariffs hasn't fully materialized in economic figures, some 87% of Americans are still concerned about inflation, a recent survey found. In the first half of 2025, inflation data has been largely benign, but the worst may be yet to come: Goldman Sachs economists predict core PCE inflation will surge to 3.4% by December, which would be the highest rate since 2023. Wall Street is growing tired of Elon Musk's controversial politicking: Musk's net worth, along with Tesla's stock, dropped Monday after the billionaire launched his new 'America Party' amid his falling out with President Donald Trump. Though he's still the world's richest man by a large margin, Musk's net worth tumbled $12 billion Monday to $393 billion, and Tesla ended the day down about 7%. MORE: Musk ramped up his attacks against Trump on Monday, suggesting the president's administration withheld findings about the federal investigation into the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. The pair have traded barbs online since Musk first criticized the price tag of Trump's spending and policy bill, which is expected to add $3.9 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade. TECH + INNOVATION Illustration by Fernando Capeto for Forbes; Images by; Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images; Kampee Patisena Bullish Tesla investors are betting that the company's robotaxi rollout can create a major revenue source, but it also brings a new risk for the EV firm: legal liability from tech failures. And since CEO Elon Musk has previously said that Tesla owners will be able to essentially Airbnb their vehicles for the robotaxi fleet, they could also be on the hook. MONEY + POLITICS A federal judge temporarily blocked the government from enforcing a provision of President Donald Trump's spending bill that would have prevented Medicaid from reimbursing Planned Parenthood. The health organization sued the Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a Massachusetts federal court Monday, arguing the government has 'no legitimate justification for the statute.' TRAVEL + LIFESTYLE uke Johnson / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A pullback in international travel to the U.S. could cost the economy as much as $29 billion and millions of jobs. A study by the World Travel & Tourism Council of 184 countries found that the U.S. was the only country expected to see a decline in international visitor spending in 2025. 'While other nations are rolling out the welcome mat, the U.S. government is putting up the 'closed' sign,' says Julia Simpson, president and CEO of WTTC. The TSA has reportedly begun allowing travelers at some airports in the U.S. to complete their pre-flight screening without their shoes, ending a rule that was first implemented in 2006. The rule change is being rolled out in phases at a number of airports, according to CBS News, though the agency has not yet officially confirmed the move. TRENDS + EXPLAINERS A mass email sent to Social Security recipients claimed that President Donald Trump's signature policy bill will eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, but that's not quite accurate. While the legislation does provide an enhanced deduction for seniors 65 and older, the bill doesn't make any direct changes to the taxing of Social Security benefits. DAILY COVER STORY Memo To Mamdani: How To Get Rid Of Billionaires Mamdani will face off against incumbent mayor Eric Adams in November. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has made plenty of waves, including when he suggested billionaires shouldn't exist in a recent NBC interview. The U.S. is a fiercely capitalist society based on the meritocratic idea that everyone has the opportunity to build their own futures—and fortunes. Billionaires typically make their money by starting companies that are engines of innovation, and employ millions of their fellow citizens. If the U.S. were to enact a hyper-aggressive wealth and asset tax—the only way to truly attack fortunes of this size, since most billionaires have little in the way of ordinary income—it might push many billionaires to leave the country and take their companies with them. There's another practical roadblock: The U.S. is led by a billionaire president who has surrounded himself with a posse of billionaires, all of whom are likely to oppose wealth tax proposals. Not to mention that Congress just passed a megabill that protects billionaires' wealth more than ever before. The only possible answer if America really did want to get rid of its billionaires, short of nationalizing much of the economy, is massive, confiscatory taxes. It's been proposed before by presidential candidates and members of Congress. But even some of those who favor more progressive taxation than the current system are skeptical of policies specifically aimed at eliminating billionaires. 'We don't view the point of taxation as destroying wealth or punishing success,' Ben Ritz, policy development vice president at the center-left Progressive Policy Institute, says. 'We view it as a necessary evil that helps make our country function.' WHY IT MATTERS 'In a world where the ultra-wealthy and their companies produce many of the planet's leading services and products, abolishing billionaires in America is a distant goal for proponents on the left,' says Lily Ogburn, Forbes money in politics intern. 'But when NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani recently said billionaires shouldn't exist in such an unequal society, it stirred conversations about a billionaire ban. Mamdani isn't the only one with possible billionaire-busting taxes on his mind; they've been on the agendas of politicians on the left for years now, and polling shows Americans are concerned about wealth inequality, too. It's important to think about what these taxes might look like—and why they may not work.' MORE Will Mamdani's Proposed Millionaire Tax Save Or Sink New York City? FACTS + COMMENTS President Donald Trump's pardons and commutations have come at a price to the federal government. Trump has issued a number of controversial pardons since taking office, many for those who align with him politically or who he claims were politically persecuted by the Biden Administration: Over $100 million: The amount the pardons and commutations cost in fines owed to the federal government More than $1.3 billion: How much is owed in restitution money to victims of white collar crime by those Trump has granted clemencies and commutations, according to former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer 70: The total number of pardons and commutations Trump has issued this year, per the DOJ, not including Jan. 6 defendants STRATEGY + SUCCESS Employers are turning to AI to make personnel decisions, and it's critical for your career development to understand how the technology influences the process. Performance analytics are the base of most AI evaluation systems, focusing on quantifiable output and achievements. Ensure that your achievements are well documented, make every effort to anticipate and exceed your managers' expectations, and collaborate with AI to become more valuable. VIDEO At the halfway point of 2025, the latest in a popular franchise sits at the top of this year's list of the best-selling fiction books. Which book is it? A. 'Onyx Storm' B. 'Sunrise on the Reaping' C. 'Great Big Beautiful Life' D. 'Fearless' Check your answer. Thanks for reading! This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Chris Dobstaff and Caroline Howard.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes To Commemorate America's 250th Birthday With A Year-Long Project To Spotlight The People, Ideas And Solutions Shaping The American Dream
The Forbes 250 Initiative will roll out in six parts throughout 2026— each of the six parts celebrating a key tenet of the American Dream. Forbes to serve as the official Innovation and Storytelling Partner for America250 Forbes 250: Celebrating The American Dream New York, NY – July 1, 2025 – Today, Forbes announced a year-long campaign called 'Forbes 250: A Celebration of the American Dream,' which will honor visionaries, explore new ideas, and create lasting solutions that can help keep the American Dream alive for the next 250 years. According to a recent Pew Research Study, Forbes is the news outlet that best symbolizes the ideologies of the average American. With its wide audience and credible journalism, Forbes will use its platform to roll out the six part 'Forbes 250' series to explore the path to the American Dream, a concept that unites, inspires and drives our nation. Each part of the series will be tied to a different value or ideal of the American Dream including: The initiative will come to life with six dedicated magazine issues, tentpole ForbesLive events, six signature editorial list launches that include the 250 people who are representative of each ideal, an advisory board and more. For each magazine issue, all six tenets will be woven throughout Forbes' print, video, social and website editorial content. 'Forbes has always stood for the American Dream, symbolizing success and spotlighting the doers and their doings,' said Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer and Editor, Forbes. 'As millions of Americans unite to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, we're announcing this new campaign which will recognize our nation of problem-solvers, mavericks and risk-takers, and celebrate the history of the United States as a place where hustle and reinvention and meritocracy rule.' To reach Americans in every corner of the country, Forbes will partner with and serve as the official innovation and storytelling partner of America250, a multi-year national non-partisan initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, established by Congress. Forbes has also partnered with the Museum of the American Revolution. Across the year, Forbes will also be hosting an American Dream Film Festival, in partnership with Harbor Fund. More key partnerships will be announced shortly. 'Millions of Americans read Forbes for stories about innovation, success and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream,' said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. 'They will be a critical partner for storytelling that reflects America250's mission.' For additional information on the Forbes 250 initiative, visit here. To join the conversation on social, follow #Forbes250. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact sponsorships@ About Forbes Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries. Media Contacts: PR@
Forbes
25-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes Hosts Exclusive Event Celebrating The 2025 Forbes AI 50 List Makers, The AI Leaders Who Are Making A Significant Impact In The Industry
Forbes AI 50 Celebration Kathleen Sheffer for Forbes Forbes hosted an exclusive Forbes AI 50 Celebration in San Francisco on June 23, 2025, convening leaders from across the AI landscape to celebrate the Forbes 2025 AI 50 honorees. Forbes' AI 50 list spotlights the most promising privately-held companies applying artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges. The invite-only AI 50 event featured insights from visionary founders and rising stars leading the AI revolution—from foundational models and enterprise platforms to breakthrough innovations shaping the future. The event kicked off with welcome remarks from Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer at Forbes, who honored this year's cohort of AI 50 list makers and the fast-growing AI industry. 'I'm an AI optimist, and Forbes is an AI optimist, but it's because we're betting on all of you [Forbes AI 50 list makers]...so that's the conversation we want to have today.' Saluting the AI 50 list makers, Lane added: 'This is an amazing list because if you look at history and assembly lines, mainframe computers, mobile, and smartphones – you didn't know you were in that incredible era of societal and business change until you look back and realize that. This is the first time you can look at it and say you know in real time you are creating societal and disruptive change.' Randall Lane's Welcome Remarks at Forbes' AI 50 Celebration Kathleen Sheffer Photography He later introduced a panel that was moderated by Forbes' senior technology writer Richard Nieva and featured Eleanor Lightbody, CEO at Luminance , Ce Zhang, Cofounder & CTO at Together AI and Zachary Lipton, Cofounder & CTO at Abridge. The conversation ' AI Today And Tomorrow: A Conversation With AI 50 Honorees ,' took a closer look at how we are using AI today, and discussed AI infrastructure, consolidation and competition, and fundraising. Each panelist touched on how AI is affecting each of their respective industries and the strategies that are being used to introduce it. Abridge's Zachary Lipton discussed his company's healthcare AI technology that has been integrated into Kaiser Permanente for the last year. Lipton shared that technology has historically been imposed on care providers rather than asked for, however Abridge has had a different experience. He added that the company considers how to explain the technology to people in a way that is going to complement them in their work flows so they do not think the technology will replace them in their roles as doctors or nurses. Eleanor Lightbody leads the legal AI company Luminance and reflected on her optimistic approach to AI as she sees her company opening up legal advice to those that may not have had access to it in the past, and different opportunities for junior lawyers. '[Regarding] the future of law and in-house legal professions, I think you're going to start to see that paralegals will be spending much less time on repetitive work churning, and they'll be your data analysts, they'll be the people at the core of the business who are almost your conductor.' Together AI's Ce Zhang is building the bridge between AI and companies by helping them build their AI infrastructure and accelerating their path to innovation, saying 'Essentially we try to help them optimize cost and performance to get all the infrastructure requirements and all the concerns about infrastructure out of their way so that they can actually build their business and we deal with the infrastructure.' He later added, 'We are really excited to help many of our customers to actually navigate the whole [AI] frontier and hopefully they can focus their efforts on actually building the application that's going to change society.' 'At Together AI, we're building cloud infrastructure for pioneers pushing the frontier of AI — and we were excited to join Forbes and several of our customers and partners at the AI 50 dinner,' said Ce Zhang, CTO at Together AI. 'It was a pleasure connecting with other Forbes AI 50 award winners, and we look forward to helping them develop breakthrough AI models and agentic applications.' From L to R: Richard Nieva, Ce Zhang, Zachary Lipton and Eleanor Lightbody Kathleen Sheffer Photography The event closed out with a celebratory toast from Lane, setting the stage for future Forbes AI events to come. Forbes is committed to continue spotlighting the key players who are leading in AI and hosting discussions that will help the industry prepare and embrace what's to come. In September, Forbes will be hosting its 2025 Under 30 Summit in Columbus, which will convene the world's top young leaders, founders and creators for four days of connecting, learning, teaching and building. As a part of the Summit's programming, for the first time ever, Forbes will be featuring a dedicated AI track focused on conversations about the space from leading AI voices such as May Habib, Founder & CEO of AI company Writer. The Under 30 Summit stage will serve as the launchpad for today's AI leaders, convening several Forbes communities to ignite conversations and inform each other on the future of AI. The Forbes AI 50 Celebration was presented by Together AI. For more information on the 2025 Forbes AI 50 Celebration, click here. To join the conversation on social, use #ForbesAI50. Media Contact: Feryal Nawaz, fnawaz@
Forbes
24-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes AI 50 Celebration
| Jun 24, 2025, 03:56PM EDT Forbes Chief Content Officer Randall Lane concludes the inaugural Forbes AI 50 Celebration in San Francisco, California.
