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Eater
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Wynn Debuts Sartiano's Steakhouse, a New York Social Hotspot for the Strip
Wynn Las Vegas is bringing a double dose of New York influence to the Strip this winter. The resort already announced an outpost of Zero Bond, the exclusive Manhattan members club known for its buzzy guest list and low-key power plays. Alongside it comes Sartiano's Italian Steakhouse, a refined spin on the classic steakhouse from Bond Hospitality and Scott Sartiano, with a kitchen helmed by three-time James Beard Award winner Alfred Portale. Together, Sartiano's and Zero Bond mark a high-profile pairing of hospitality heavyweights — and a notable expansion of NYC's social scene into Las Vegas. When it opens at the Wynn this winter, Sartiano's will infuse the Wynn with a dose of New York cool, one that will likely play nicely with Zero Bond — or at least with the customers that pay the four-digit annual dues to frequent it (Sartiano's will be open to the public). Chef Portale is widely considered one of New York's most influential chefs, credited with shaping the 'big food' movement and mentoring a generation of culinary stars during his decades at Gotham Bar and Grill. At Sartiano's in New York — located inside the Mercer Hotel in SoHo — the vibe is sceney, with a menu that balances luxury and modern flash. Dishes include $48 caviar cannoli with crisp pastry shells filled with whipped mascarpone, rolled in black fish roe and chives. In Las Vegas, Portale will serve as culinary director, with day-to-day operations led by Las Vegas native Michael Rubinstein, whose résumé includes stints at Momofuku and Vetri Cucina. The Las Vegas menu will carry over highlights from the New York original while introducing new dishes exclusive to the Strip. Among the standouts are baked clams with pancetta and smoked bacon, lasagna with wild mushrooms and black truffle, and large servings of paccheri pasta with herbed ricotta and 'Sunday sauce.' A selection of prime bistecca cuts features prized American and Japanese wagyu, including a 40-ounce Double R Ranch dry-aged bistecca alla Fiorentina, carved tableside and served with Brunello beef jus and salsa verde. And yes, Portale is importing those caviar cannoli from New York. The restaurant's design will lean mid-century modern, with bold, geometric patterns meant to echo Las Vegas style from the 1950s, according to the Wynn. Expect an arched ceiling and a distinctive terrazzo floor. It will be tucked into an alcove overlooking the Wynn Golf Club, with a bar, lounge, outdoor dining, and a private dining room, and will sit adjacent to Zero Bond. New York's Zero Bond draws a high-profile crowd, including Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, and — notably — Mayor Eric Adams. The club has recently made headlines over a rumored potential acquisition by billionaire Tilman Fertitta, a Trump ally and U.S. ambassador to Italy, who has recently vowed to divest from his empire of over 600 restaurants. Fertitta also owns the Golden Nugget and is the largest individual shareholder of Wynn Resorts. Meanwhile, Sartiano's in New York is known both as a hotspot for Italian steakhouse fare and an influencer magnet. In Las Vegas, it's poised to become a destination where seeing and being seen go hand in hand — or at least for indulging in some serious gawking at the parade of who's who moving between the restaurant and the club next door. See More: Vegas Restaurant Openings
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Trachtenberg's Mom Last Saw Her Alive the Night Before Finding Her Body
New details have emerged in the death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg ... her mother tragically discovered her daughter's body in bed Wednesday morning, just months after her liver transplant, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lana entered Michelle's Manhattan apartment, only to find her unresponsive, lying on her back in bed -- Lana then called police and paramedics, who pronounced Michelle dead at the scene. We're told Lana last saw Michelle alive at 10 PM Tuesday, and she was clearly active despite her health concerns -- the "Gossip Girl" actress was even out with friends last Thursday night at Sartiano's in NYC. Our sources also confirmed that Michelle recently had a liver transplant, causing complications with her liver and thyroid. Earlier today, TMZ reported Michelle's body may have rejected the transplant, possibly leading to her death. Despite her health issues, Michelle defended her gaunt and frail appearance online in recent months, insisting she was "happy and healthy." Michelle's family has asked for privacy during this devastating time and didn't release further details of her shocking death at 39. RIP
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Trachtenberg Gave a Telling Health Update a Year Before Her Sudden Death
Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Michelle Trachtenberg is dead. Trachtenberg was found dead at 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at One Columbus Place, a luxury apartment on Central Park South in New York City, police sources told The New York Post. She was 39 years old. Her death isn't being investigated as suspicious, sources told The New York Post. More from StyleCaster The Truth to Justin Bieber's Health as Fans Call Out the Singer's 'Sad' & 'Desperate For Help' Appearance Dave Portnoy Just Shaded Alex Cooper After Taking Sides in Her Feud With Alix Earle While Trachtenberg's exact cause of death hasn't been confirmed at the time of writing, a source told TMZ that Trachtenberg underwent a liver transplant before her death and had struggled with alcohol issues for years. She was also out with friends the Thursday before her death at the restaurant Sartiano's in New York City. Trachtenberg also gave an update on her health the year prior in January 2024 when she addressed speculation around her weight loss on Instagram. 'I've received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters,' she wrote at the time. Before her death, Trachtenberg was best known for starring as Georgina Sparks on The CW's Gossip Girl from 2008 to 2012. She reprised her role for the series' reboot in 2022 and 2023. Trachtenberg was also known for starring as Dawn Summers on The WB's Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 2000 to 2003, as well as Casey Carlyle in the popular Disney Channel original movie Ice Princess in 2005. She made her film debut as Harriet M. Welsch in the 1996 movie Harriet the Spy. She told Black Film in 2005 about the injuries she sustained while starring in Ice Princess, in which she played a figure skater. 'I tore a couple of ligaments, dislocated knee or so, did a little bit of here and there,' she said at the time.. 'It sounds really bad, but those are all things that happen to athletes.' In an Instagram post in February 2020, Trachtenberg opened up about the bullying she faced as a kid while supporting her family as a child actor. 'So. It's valentines week. Back in my day all the kids had to write a bullshit Valentine's Day card to everyone in the class. I never got one on purpose, everyone got a valentine card. No one ever gave me one and they thought I didn't need the attention,' she wrote. 'The kids and staff all laughed and thought everyone else should get one, being an actress since I was 3, apparently I didn't need one. No one gave a thought I was helping my family pay bills. I was just the girl on the tv, it was just that their kid wasn't on tv.' She continued, 'This is challenging for me to post as people always contact me on social media saying oh my brother my sister went to school with you, you were best friends! False. The kids were cruel. There is no need to harp on the past. But I still have scars from being thrown down stairs and slammed into lockers head first. I write this to every child, teen, person, out there who is bullied. You are something. Do not put your value in someone else. Not letting them win, is your win.' She ended her post by dedicating the Instagram to the teachers who gave her the confidence that took her into adulthood. 'So actually my valentines goes to three teachers who protected me and I think about to this day. Mrs. Vollman (she let me eat lunch in her classroom so the kids wouldn't throw out my food or throw their food at me),' she wrote. 'Mrs. Lighter (who helped me love learning and let me read books in her classroom) Mr. Beckman (he saw I was a writer and challenged me, as a former college professor and wanted to see my writing succeed) Thank you to you all. #Grateful for life.' Eight years before her own death, Trachtenberg honored her late friend Nick Ackerman — a bassist for the brand The Virgins — who had passed away at a young age. 'I don't normally like to share personal heartbreak on social media. But I had to share the story of one of my closest dearest friend, #nickackerman,' she captioned a photo of the two. 'He was a unique soul, a true friend and someone who was always there for me. He inspired the path my life took in so many ways. Nicky, I spoke to you a few weeks ago, we had plans to get together and laugh about the silly things in our lives. I will forever miss this opportunity to say to you I love you, one more time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your influence will forever be remembered in the hearts of everyone who loved you Nicky. Life is short. Fuck the haters. Be grateful for the magic that is being alive. RIP my love. 💔 we will always hear your music in our hearts. 🎶.' Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways
