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Forbes
8 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
The New York Hospitality Group You May Not Know But Should
As a global dining capital, New York is home to several big-name hospitality brands that we all know and love. We frequent their establishments, clamor to get in, and post about them on social media when we do. Then there are the under-the-radar gem brands. We may not recognize their names, but the enduring success of the restaurants and bars speaks to the powerhouses they are. Neighborhood Projects Restaurant Group is a shining example and a brand I recently discovered. I wish I were on to their places sooner. I've tried two of their spots, Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs, and Yves, both in Tribeca, and am excited to try their others: Smith & Mills, also in tribeca, & The Golden Swan, in Greenwich Village, the most high-end and glamorous of them all. Tiny's and Yves were welcoming with their relaxed vibes and warm service. The food was delicious, and the menus at both looks so good that I'm looking forward to return visits to try more dishes. Lifelong New Yorker Matt Abramcyk is behind the brand and says he set out to connect the Tribeca community through a diverse range of intimate concepts. I caught up with him to learn more about his vision, his views on the city's ever-changing restaurant world, and the must-tries at each of his me about yourself. What's your background, and how did you get into the restaurant and bar world? After studying business at NYU, I set out to gain experience working for other people. I knew I wanted to be in a business environment but couldn't land on which industry. I tried Late-Night television and Wall Street, but my preoccupation with the importance of physical space always occupied my recurring thoughts. I would constantly art-direct the mood, raising or lowering the lighting, to reimagine the aspirational Eden of an environment. This kept bringing me back to downtown New York, my truest, all-time inspiration. After some flailing, I wound up in a position to take on a 90-year-old restaurant in my favorite neighborhood at the time, alongside people I thought could help create something unique, irreverent, and comforting all at once, we opened Beatrice Inn on Halloween night 2006 with Courtney Love hosting for V Magazine. Rogan Gregory came in as the Grim Reaper and couldn't fit through the door. I knew then that both he and I had come to the right place. I didn't know it yet, of course, but my life—my career—was off to the races! You have several concepts- can you briefly explain each and how they are unique? Neighborhood Projects has developed 23 separate concepts over the past two decades, from New York to the United Kingdom. Many times, the concepts we've created were on behalf of real estate sponsors, designed to foster community within a portfolio property, or to build some aspirational Eden for people (like me) who are addicted to creating one-of-a-kind experiences, just to see how community develops and what kind of arc the story reveals. We always shape our projects around the needs of the community in the neighborhood we're in, whether that's menu-driven, meal-period specific, or inspired by an employee, chef, or partner with a clear vision that simply must be realized (and inspires the entire group). What was the core inspiration behind opening your first restaurant? How did that initial vision evolve into the group you have today? Tiny's was the first full-fledged restaurant we opened. It was meant to be a family production, and to a great extent, it was. We developed the cutest 16-foot-wide, 250-year-old carriage house you could ever find (actually on the National Historical Register) into a cozy, somewhat contemporary version of a restaurant and bar scene straight out of 'Gangs of New York' film. We played with the color pink and scale inspired by a William Steig book my brother, sister, and I were read by our father growing up, 'Pink and Yellow.' At that time, my team had expanded to include several of the core Rangers from the early aughts. It was a provocative mix of New York family (team). We found a superior chef who had run the JG SWAT team, and he filled our menus with exactly what yielded comfort (and quality) for our Tribeca family. Today we build businesses with the same directives, bringing in great partners and expanding the family to include something new and interesting for our team and community. We've always practiced the same religion: treating people as we wish to be treated and aiming to deliver happiness, if not satisfaction, every time. How has the downtown dining scene changed since you opened your first restaurant, and how has your group adapted to these changes? Everything shifted after Covid. Comfort food never went away, but now it's become something more pulp—thanks to social media and the smartphone. The dining scene used to be a place where New York's creative community gathered in person, and you could feel that energy in the room. Today, the creative scene has scattered; even in the city's most iconic spaces, it's not as visible. People don't really care where creative ideas come from anymore—they evolve out of nowhere, often copied from a picture on Instagram. Maybe that's because Instagram has replaced the magic of being in close proximity to the world's most inspiring people—that spark that inspired me throughout my career. Now, you're more likely to see a table of ten with one bright-star creative replaced by one person having lunch with visitors from Connecticut. Didn't you know? These days, everybody's an Instagram Star! Your restaurants are always packed. What's the secret sauce that has enabled your group to grow and thrive despite the challenges of the restaurant industry? Our group has grown on the backs of many hard-working, kindred spirits who share a common vision (and empathy trait): the unspoken belief that while we are in the venue working together, we are more complete than we are when we're alone, and that we will not be the ones to fail our human partners in this life experiment, mumbo-jumbo thingamajig. We are a passionate, committed, and inspired team. Your dining concepts are diverse, from French influences at Yves and The Golden Swan to American at Tiny's and Smith & Mills. Is there a thread that ties them together or an overall definition of your cuisine? From the outside, the ingredients that run through all of our restaurants are a deep reverence for nostalgia, with two helpings of character and half a helping each of texture and color. I view the restaurants, bars, and clubs more as creative vignettes; vignettes we can uncover and retell time and again. All are inspired by New York dreams and memories, the stories of high and low. We only change the tile, the menu, or the lighting depending on the location and type of building. Our projects are meant to be both whimsical and of high integrity in the sense that the vision should be shared and understood empirically by meal's end. Quality, empathy, and learning are all key ingredients of the recipe. (I think.) So is crashing into a wall once in a while. If a first-time customer were to visit each of your restaurants and bars, what single dish or drink would you recommend as a must-try that best represents the concept? Always, always, always—grab that last barstool, take a load off, order a martini (the way Bobby D used to), then pretend to need to look at the menu for a minute before ordering your steak (how you like it) and potato of choice (nay, fries), paired with an appropriate glass of bigger-bodied red. Take a deep breath, know that you've made it, then feel that you've made it. Then breathe. You're in New York—your dreams await… go get 'em, kid!!! But in all seriousness, below are my must-trys: What's coming up next for your group I'm very honored and excited to be working on the launch of my very first New York City hotel, complete with a nightclub, rooftop bar, and café. The project literally fell out of the sky, as the property is located on my favorite block in New York City. See you in the New Year at The Freeman Hotel.
LeMonde
14-07-2025
- General
- LeMonde
Bastille Day in 1945: Versailles, the city of the Sun King, swept up in republican jubilation
Madeleine Leguedey would never forget that wild farandole dance in front of the main gates of the Château de Versailles. The weather was beautiful that morning of Saturday, July 14, 1945. With her friends Yves, Bernard, Gilberte, Denise and Alain, the teenager spun and zigzagged until she was out of breath. Picking up the pace, the boys led the girls, whose flared dresses twirled with even more abandon. How they laughed! "Oh yes, that's right, we laughed all the time. I remember that wonderful day so well. Our little group would have fun over nothing at all. We felt so free, you know?" Their joy was understandable. That July 14 was the first since the Nazi surrender was signed on May 8, 1945; the war was finally over in Europe. Using every superlative, the press in 1945 referred to it as either "le 14-Juillet de la paix" (Bastille Day of peace), "le 14-Juillet de la victoire" (Bastille Day of victory), or, in a more patriotic tone, "le 14-Juillet de France" (Bastille Day of France).
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ex-LOONA Yves to go on tour in August; stops in Asia and Australia—deets inside!
Yves, who was formerly a member of the popular K-pop group LOONA, is set to embark on a new milestone in her solo career. Starting next month, the idol will be going on a tour across Asia and Australia. Ex-LOONA member Yves to go on solo tour next month As per the idol's official website, her next upcoming tour, 'Cosmic Crispy,' is all set to take place from next month! The star will be on tour and will perform at all kinds of venues across different regions in Asia as well as Australia to interact with fans and share her music. The first show will take place on August 17 in Osaka, and the idol will be going on tour across nine different stops: Osaka, Tokyo, Taipei, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Manila, Bangkok, and Seoul. More about Yves and her career as a solo artist The idol had previously been on another tour earlier this year. While touring Europe and the States for her tour 'Apple Cinnamon Crunch,' Yves had sat down for an interview with Billboard about how things have been so far for her. While talking about her solo career and ongoing growth, the idol shared that 'as my solo career is developing, I think I was able to explore more and show more of myself. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo I feel like I can express a lot of things now that I couldn't.' Yves is known to perform covers of popular songs from artists like Avril Lavigne and Madison Beer and songs from her two mini EPs, 'Loop' and 'I Did.' About LOONA In 2017, Yves debuted as the 9th member of the girl group LOONA. The group's company started revealing members one at a time in 2016, and the group officially debuted in 2018 with members HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul, YeoJin, ViVi, Kim Lip, JinSoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won, and HyeJu.
Local France
03-06-2025
- Business
- Local France
Delays, chaos and no contact - Is this the worst préfecture in France?
For foreigners in France, the préfecture looms large - as it is the place that processes those crucial documents that allow you to be legally resident in France and might, one day, approve your application to become French. It's also the place that can cause the most stress for foreigners if those crucial applications for a new or renewed carte de séjour, or a citizenship application, are delayed or messed up. To add to the frustration is the fact that waiting times vary hugely between different préfectures. Foreigners in France have been sharing their frustrations with one particular préfecture - Hérault which covers the southern city of Montpellier and the surrounding area - with local paper Midi Libre . Advertisement They cite long delays during which existing residency permits expire, applications refused on technicalities and the impossibility of getting in touch with préfecture staff. Cases cited included that of Yves, 61, whose residency card expired while he was waiting for the renewal and ended up being de-registered from France Travail, where he is registered as a jobseeker, and Ukrainian woman Ludmilla who was unable to travel to Germany for a family funeral because her card had expired while she was waiting for a renewal. Lawyer Julie Moulin told the paper: "It's totally dysfunctional, it seems that the préfecture can no longer process applications - they're totally saturated and the administrative court is drowning because so many people are filing appeals against the préfecture. "Sometimes the préfecture will give a récépissé for one, two or three months but then it's just radio silence." Thierry Lerch, who works for the refugee charity Cimade, added: "Even those of us who know the procedures never know which site to go to and the préfecture sometimes offers appointments after the permit has expired. What worries me is the renewal of 10-year permits for the elderly." In response, Hérault préfecture said it was in a "transition phase" as residency paperwork is moved onto the new ANEF website. It told Midi Libre that the changeover "leads to an increase in the services' workload, but is a necessary medium-term reform". Although both users and rights organisations have flagged serious problems and glitches with the ANEF site , in truth problems at préfectures, especially long delays, are nothing new. Data previously reported in The Local, comparing the waiting times between préfectures for getting or renewing a carte de séjour, and for applying for citizenship. Although not all préfectures make their data available, Hérault had one of the longest waiting times with self-reported waits of between seven and eight months for a request for the first carte de séjour.. The average was 7 months for the fourth quarter of 2023, and then 7.5 months for the first quarter of 2024, 8 months for the second quarter and 8 months for the third quarter. Advertisement For a card renewal the préfecture reported an average wait of between four and five months. The average was 4 months for the fourth quarter of 2023, and then 4.5 months for the first quarter of 2024, 5 months for the second, and 5 months for the third. REVEALED: The préfectures with the longest waiting times in France Préfectures including Alpes-Maritime (covering the city of Nice), Bouches du Rhône (covering Marseille) and Seine-Saint-Denis in the Paris suburbs also reported long wait times. Have you had dealings with Hérault or any other French préfecture? Please share your experiences in the comment section below - or fill in our short survey on préfecture waiting times
Chicago Tribune
26-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Asking Eric: Soon to be ex-husband asking for alimony
Dear Eric: My oldest daughter is going through a rough divorce. Her soon to be ex-husband is asking for alimony, extra expenses and basically putting her through the ringer, because he thinks she owes it to him due to her infidelity. She met her new boyfriend when she was still married. This has put my grandchild in a difficult and confusing situation. He is 17 years old, and he loves both his parents. He feels he has to be loyal to his dad, because his dad says he is the victim. But he also acknowledges that he has never seen his mother so happy. They had a contentious marriage that made her quite anxious and unhappy. I want to help my grandson navigate through this challenging time. What kind of advice can I give him? – Worried Grandmother Dear Grandmother: I'm so glad your grandson has you to help him during this time. He needs a trusted adult nearby who can tell him things he really needs to hear. Things like: 'It's not right that you're being put in the middle of this contentious divorce' and 'I know it's hard to hear negative things about your parents and I'm sorry' and 'No matter what you do, you're not being disloyal to either parent. They have a responsibility to show up for you and make sure you know you're loved unconditionally. They might fail at that – they're human – but when they do, remember that this isn't something that you caused.' Most of all, remind him that he doesn't have to pick a side. Divorce is hard and your son is seeing new sides of his parents and that's going to take some getting used to. Robert E. Emery writes in the book 'The Truth About Children and Divorce,' 'children whose parents put them first from the start have a tremendous advantage over those whose parents cannot separate their feelings about their failed marriage from their feelings about the co-parenting partnership that will last the rest of their lives.' That didn't happen here, but you can make sure your grandson knows that he's a priority for you. While the way he's being leveraged by his father is very inappropriate, it provides an opportunity for you to guide your grandson through an important part of growing up: seeing his parents as humans. Like all humans, they make mistakes sometimes, they give into their worst instincts, and they can fail the ones they're supposed to protect. This doesn't make them unworthy of love. Help your grandson to develop internal boundaries while you advocate on his behalf with the adults in his life. This will help him to have healthier relationships with his parents and with future partners. Dear Eric: I was in a relationship with my ex, Yves, for about five years. During that time, we were well-off and supported each other. Yves eventually ghosted me without explanation, though I can admit we weren't as close as we had been at the start of our relationship. Later, a friend, who is a close relative of Yves, mentioned that Yves was now dating someone named Tiffany. The situation took an unexpected turn a few months later when Tiffany called me asking for money. She said she needed help with rent because Yves refused to lend her any. Tiffany mentioned that she knew about Yves' wealthy ex-girlfriend and was seeking my assistance. When I told her this wasn't my concern, she argued that since we both dated Yves, we should be mutual friends. Yves is a great person, but should I trust Tiffany? – Confused Single Dear Single: Oh, how I wish I could put up a billboard in your town that reads 'For the love of all that is good, dear letter writer, please do not give Tiffany so much as the time of day.' Yves ghosted you after five years? Unacceptable. Cruel and immature. And then Yves told his new girlfriend to ask you for money? Where is he getting the gall? Is there a gall mine in your town? Tiffany's core assertion – you should be friends because you dated the same person – doesn't make any sense. And I wonder what Tiffany thinks you have in common besides Yves and, she hopes, the money. I think these people are trying to manipulate you. Don't let them. Dear Eric: Regarding the letter from 'Happy Family', who was looking for a 'snappy comeback' for relatives wondering why/when/if her daughter plans to be married, I suggest the comeback be 'why would you ask that?' putting a bit of a spotlight on the intrusiveness of the question. Regardless of the inquirer's response, a simple 'huh' or 'I see' ends the conversation. – Comeback Again
