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'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Southampton Home For Summer 'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Southampton Home For Summer
'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Southampton Home For Summer Looking to summer just minutes away from the water in a stylish abode? Look no further than this celebrity interior designer’s listing. Anthony Baratta, an interior designer nicknamed the “king of East-Coast chic,” has listed his Southampton home for rent for the summer, according to its listing. The home — located at 707 Pleasure Drive in Flanders — will be available from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2024 for a cool $55,000. With all the stylings expected by a professional designer, the two-bed, two-bath house has a modern, angular dark-gray exterior with a pop of color in the bright red …
$12.5M Westwood Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside $12.5M Westwood Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside
$12.5M Westwood Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside A secluded and contemporary Massachusetts estate with plenty of amenities is on the market — if you’ve got a few million to spare. Sitting on a whopping 31.4-acre lot, 300 Summer Street in Westwood offers modern living in a private setting. The Norfolk County home, which is listed for $12.5 million, was designed by Richard Levey of the well-known RBL Architects, based outside of Boston, and features 20-foot-tall floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the infinity pool and stream-fed pond with boat house outside. With over 10,300 square feet, the open living spaces are airy with moder…
Lili Maali, Bergen Interior Designer Who Sought Better Life Amid Iranian Revolution, Dies Lili Maali, Bergen Interior Designer Who Sought Better Life Amid Iranian Revolution, Dies
Lili Maali, Bergen Interior Designer Who Sought Better Life Amid Iranian Revolution, Dies Lili Maali, a longtime interior designer died on Monday, Feb. 12, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Memorial Home website. Maali was born in Iran and grew up in Tehran, her obituary reads. She married her husband, Farzin, before fleeing to France amidst the Iranian Revolution in 1979, according to her obituary.  She moved to Los Angeles and later settled in the tri-state area with their son, Sherwin, her obituary reads. As an interior designer based in Franklin Lakes, Maali designed office space at Merrill Lynch and apartments at Trump Tower, according to her obituary. She…
Husband-Wife Duo With Fashion Background Bring Indian Royalty, Intimate Dining To Red Bank Husband-Wife Duo With Fashion Background Bring Indian Royalty, Intimate Dining To Red Bank
Husband-Wife Duo With Fashion Background Bring Indian Royalty, Intimate Dining To Red Bank They come from the fashion industry and always loved entertaining friends at home. So Amrita Jogi and her husband, Manish Kumar, opened a small intimate Indian restaurant in Milwaukee, WI, last year with extended family. Saffron's Manish Kumar, Executive Chef Abhishek Patil and Amrita Jogi Courtesy of Alexandra Ventura But they live near the Jersey Shore in Millstone and wanted to bring the ambiance and vibe of New York City —where Manish still works in fashion — to Monmouth County, Jogi told Daily Voice.  Their new, second restaurant, also called Saffron, will open on Friday,…
Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In Annapolis Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In Annapolis
Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In Annapolis IKEA announced plans to open a new store in Maryland, increasing its footprint in the DMV region, officials announced. Later this year, IKEA US plans to open a Plan & order point with Pick-up in Annapolis, which will allow customers to shop online and then pick up their orders up at the new location. The new store will offer home furnishing inspiration and personalized interior design planning, according to officials. Purchases can also be arranged to be shipped to customers' homes or other points of delivery. It is expected to be complete in late 2023 at 2512 A Solomons Island Road in…
Upscale Eatery Replacing Fleming's Steakhouse In Baltimore Upscale Eatery Replacing Fleming's Steakhouse In Baltimore
Upscale Eatery Replacing Fleming's Steakhouse In Baltimore Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood is about to get a refreshing new taste with a brand-new upscale steakhouse. The 200-seat classic American steakhouse, The Ruxton, will replace the former Fleming's Steakhouse this fall. “We wanted to choose a name that our local clientele was familiar with,” said Atlas President & CEO Alexander Smith. “As with every restaurant in our portfolio, we are building this restaurant for local Baltimoreans first and foremost. We look forward to being able to provide the community with a new and exciting dining option that is built on Atlas’ foundation of int…
Everett Native Ellen Pompeo Gives Tour Of Her Midcentury Malibu Beach House Everett Native Ellen Pompeo Gives Tour Of Her Midcentury Malibu Beach House
Everett Native Ellen Pompeo Gives Tour Of Her Midcentury Malibu Beach House While she is known for portraying a doctor on television, one actress from Massachusetts could equally pass for an interior designer after letting people inside her exquisite seaside abode.  North Shore native and "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo took people through a tour of her Malibu beach home in a video for Architectural Digest, explaining design choices and exhibiting the house's midcentury modern style.  Pompeo, who was born in Everett, first scoped out the house early in her "Grey's Anatomy" career, but could not afford it at the time. However, when i…
Mt. Kisco's Carol Gillian Barnes, 78, Loved To Sketch The Nature Around Her Mt. Kisco's Carol Gillian Barnes, 78, Loved To Sketch The Nature Around Her
Mt. Kisco's Carol Gillian Barnes, 78, Loved To Sketch The Nature Around Her Carol Gillian Barnes—beloved sister, caring aunt, and gifted artist whose sweet and gentle presence graced those around her—died on January 10, 2022. She was 78 years old. Carol was born on July 27, 1943 on the island of Kauai, then a United States territory. Her early years were idyllic, living amid lush gardens, swimming at the beach down the street, sliding down moss-covered rocks into waterfall pools, and riding horses. Perhaps first inspired by her beautiful surroundings, Carol began drawing at the age of two. She drew so frequently that her parents bought her a sketch pad when she …
NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show
NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show An interior designer with New Jersey ties is starring on a new HGTV show. Noel Gatts, of Bloomfield, stars alongside Joe Mazza, on "Inspector Joe." Just waiting for next Wednesday when I can SHARE some of the beautiful spaces I’ve been working on for 8 months!! Tune... Posted by beam&bloom on Friday, January 14, 2022 The show follows Mazza as he looks for homes that pose risks to potential buyers with Gatts by his side finding financially savvy ways to make their design dreams come true, the show's description says. Gatts is the principal designer at her company, Beam & Bloom.…
Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show
Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show A home inspector from the region is set to share his expertise and protect homebuyers from making risky purchases as the host of a brand-new HGTV show. Joe Mazza, who is licensed in New York and Connecticut, is the host of "Home Inspector Joe," a show scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 9 p.m. ET. Mazza, who is based in Westchester County, in White Plains, said he worked in construction for 20 years before he became burnt out and made a career change in 2015. He said he's passionate about the job because he loves helping others. “It’s been something I’ve done since I was a lit…
Caesars Atlantic City Adding Luxury Hotel & Restaurant Caesars Atlantic City Adding Luxury Hotel & Restaurant
Caesars Atlantic City Adding Luxury Hotel & Restaurant Caesars resort and casino in Atlantic City will soon be home to a luxury Nobu hotel and restaurant. The expansion comes as part of a $400 million investment into the resort. Renowned for its gourmet offerings, Nobu, which has 17 eateries throughout the U.S., was launched by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and film producer Meir Teper. "Our relationship with Nobu has been an unparalleled success in Las Vegas, and as we continue to invest there and in New Orleans and Atlantic City, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to deepen and expand that relationship," …
Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58
Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 A popular business owner who was a football standout in Northern Westchester and then in college has died unexpectedly. Frankpeter Gabriel of Katonah, who was 58, died on Saturday. April 10 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was a graduate of Somers High School, where he was awarded all-county and all-league honors in football. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, where he had a successful football career.  He was the owner of JMF Painting located in Somers. Frankpeter was the husband of Carolyn (Willman) and the fat…
John Travolta Is Selling His Wildly Decorated Island Mansion John Travolta Is Selling His Wildly Decorated Island Mansion
John Travolta Is Selling His Wildly Decorated Island Mansion Actor John Travolta has put his 50-acre, brightly-decorated island mansion in Maine on the market. The asking price for the Islesboro, Maine, resort owned by one of the original "Welcome Back, Kotter“ sweat hogs is $5 million. Travolta is famous for his roles in “Pulp Fiction,” “Saturday Night Fever,” “Grease,” and on TV “Welcome Back Mr. Kotter.” Travolta purchased the home in the 1990s, according to an archived article in Architectural Digest, and lived there with his late-wife actor Kelly Preston and their children. The palatial mansion has 10,800 square feet of floor space, 20 bedroo…
Largest Kitchen Showroom In US Opens in Connecticut Largest Kitchen Showroom In US Opens in Connecticut
Largest Kitchen Showroom In US Opens in Connecticut In Connecticut, a British kitchen furniture outlet just opened what may be the largest kitchen showroom in the United States.  Wrens Kitchen, 1522-24 Boston Post Road, Milford, is 31,000-square-feet large with 100 kitchens on display. There are also two 3D virtual reality kitchens and an interactive faucet lab.  Wren plans to open five more locations in the Northeast, according to company officials. The Milford location also has interior design suites or large rooms and decks that architects and interior designers can book to plot out their potential kitchen d…
OPEN: Mexican Restaurant Casa Don Manuel Replaces Wayne's Paris Inn OPEN: Mexican Restaurant Casa Don Manuel Replaces Wayne's Paris Inn
Open: Mexican Restaurant Casa Don Manuel Replaces Wayne's Paris Inn Mexican eatery Casa Don Manuel has newly opened its doors in the location formerly home to the Paris Inn in Wayne, reports say. The property was purchased in an auction and transformed into a high-end restaurant, which opened on June 16. With the opening comes about $150,000 worth of interior renovations, NorthJersey.com reports. The 2.1-acre property’s pink stucco has been replaced with a darker orange shade, and both stories of the interior have been redecorated top to bottom by interior designer and restaurant co-owner Edelweiss Ávalos, who called the endeavor a “huge project.” As Avalo…
Paramus Houlihan's Facelift Includes New $5 Happy Hour Menu Paramus Houlihan's Facelift Includes New $5 Happy Hour Menu
Paramus Houlihan's Facelift Includes New $5 Happy Hour Menu Houlihan's in Paramus is sporting a fresh look. The revitalized Route 4 bar and grill features an updated interior, exterior and menu. “Our goal with this refresh was ensuring our overall experience feels updated for our guests, while at the same time delivering excellence at all touch-points," said Bill Leibengood, chief marketing officer for Houlihan's Restaurant Inc. The new happy hour includes a variety of the restaurant's most popular cocktails for $5 during Happy Hour. Those include the 16-ounce Long Island Iced Tea, all of the Mules, mojitos and the Signature Margarita.  The …
Looking For A Place To Get Pizza Or A Bagel Throughout The Day?  IT BGL Opens In Oyster Bay Looking For A Place To Get Pizza Or A Bagel Throughout The Day?  IT BGL Opens In Oyster Bay
Looking For A Place To Get Pizza Or A Bagel Throughout The Day? IT BGL Opens In Oyster Bay IT BGL brings a modern incarnation of two classic New York cuisines: Jewish deli and Italian-American pizzerias to Oyster Bay. Owners Brad and Michele Berrol opened their all-day eatery at 19 East Main St. in July. The downtown location is just a five-minute walk from the LIRR. The bagel/pizza hybrid concept has a wood-burning oven as its centerpiece linking the two cuisines. “I am thrilled to be part of this old-school-meets-new-world project further facilitating the Oyster Bay dining renaissance," said Brad Berrol. Traditional cooking methods here include slow fermentation of the b…
Longtime Worker Finally Queen Bee With Opening Of North Jersey Salon Longtime Worker Finally Queen Bee With Opening Of North Jersey Salon
Longtime Worker Finally Queen Bee With Opening Of North Jersey Salon For nearly four decades, Laura Ann Petruccelli has been a worker. But now, things are finally changing. The Hawthorne mom is the queen bee of her very own hair salon, Lora Celli in Ridgewood. "I saw myself in this industry, changing with this industry," said Petruccelli, 57. "I saw myself doing this for many more years to come and I knew I didn't want to do this under somebody else’s vision.  "I have too many ideas." The salon's grand opening will be Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The mom of three wasted no time putting those ideas to work. She launched her own product line. She drew up and carried …
North Jersey Borough Is Great 'Off-the-Beaten-Path Town Where You Should Live' North Jersey Borough Is Great 'Off-the-Beaten-Path Town Where You Should Live'
North Jersey Borough Is Great 'Off-the-Beaten-Path Town Where You Should Live' It's got a top-notch school system. Competitive real estate. Close proximity to New York City (with easy access to public transportation). These reasons and more are why House Method has named Fair Lawn to its newly-released list of "9 Great Off-the-Beaten-Path Towns Where You Should Live." The website, all-things real-estate and interior design, factored in unemployment rate, job availability, proximity to urban area, population growth and appeal of the area when compiling the list of U.S. cities. Here's how House Method says Fair Lawn stacks up: Median home price: $476,100 Av…