Adrian Grenier and a host of others come out in the name of water for the world.



Hizzoner Ed Koch celebrates his 85th birthday with an A-list group of New York pols.


Rufus Wainwright headlines at the New York City Opera's opening night.


The New York City Wine & Food Festival brings out the bright lights, including Martha Stewart, who shares her secret for a great hamburger.


What does McDonald's know that you should, too? Ask Rocco DiSpirito.


What does Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives frontman Guy Fieri do when he's not in one of the aforementioned locales? He's at the NYC Wine & Food Festival, of course.


Learn how to make the Grand Marnier Smash, a drink created by Andrew Seymour.


A Sparrow cocktail is guaranteed to send the spirits of your guests flying.


Dubonnet apértif is part of Queen Elizabeth II's daily tipple. Make it a part of yours, too.


Whip up a Plymouth Hoe cocktail. Key ingredients: Plymouth Gin, Grand Marnier, Navan Liqueur and Angostura bitters.


Make a Colbert Bump, a delicious cocktail created by Dave Wondrich, in honor of Steven Colbert.

February 5, 2010

fix yourself a caipirinha

Want to make a Caipirinha like a pro? Let Dr. Mixologist, of the Hudson Hotel, show you how to make the Leblon Berry Caipirinha. For video, click here.




February 2, 2010

an ocean of good

Sue Cohn Rockefeller (far right) launched a new jewelry line at Buck House last night, to benefit Oceana. Actor Sam Waterston was there, as were a host of others. To see who stopped in, and to get a sneak peek at the jewelry, check out our report here.





a whole lot of good

Photog Brian Marcus puts a series of Malawi photos up for auction to benefit Goods for Good. For our report and another spellbinding image, click here.





February 1, 2010

David Brown (1916-2010)

New York loses one of the greatest gentlemen to ever walk the city's streets. The legendary film and theater producer is seen here in 1990 with his wife, longtime Cosmopolitan magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown.





January 21, 2010

helping hand for haiti

Gabriel Byrne, Gillian Hearst Simonds, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Nigel Barker and others throw a benefit for Edeyo and Concern Worldwide. For our report and more photos, click here.