OUTLOOK
Date Night: New York City
Just 24 hours before one of the most seminal
moments of a young man's life: the frst post-college
date. Now, where to take Ms. Fabulous-GorgeousInfallible-Audrey Hepburnesque-Future-Motherof-My-Unborn-Children? A seemingly innocuous
question wreaks havoc on this quaint, little foating
island of Manhattan when OpenTable.com shows no
availability anywhere—save for the local watering
hole. But I didn't have to tell you that wasn't an
option. Movies? I think not. Maybe after 20 years
of marriage when spousal quiet time could do the
relationship some good. Remember folks: this isn't
just any old date—it's the frst! And the frst requires
thought. Here are some hot ideas to get this wild
roller coaster on track:
Sandro's: 306 E. 81st St.
PÓ: 31 Cornelia St.
Kashkaval: 856 9th Ave.
Casellula: 401 W. 52nd St.
Beauty and Essex: 146 Essex St.
—Eric Goodman
Art Advice for the New Collector
"I believe the most important thing when considering a frst major art purchase
is to buy something that brings you joy. In my experience the people who buy
what they love always end up making the best decisions. Similarly, I think
"quality over quantity" is a good rule of thumb. Don't go out and buy a bunch
of pieces of questionable quality just for the sake of buying. Start out with one
special piece and only add to it when you fnd another piece that moves you."
—Ryan Ross, owner of Arcature Fine Art (Palm Beach, Florida)
and Gallery Valentine (East Hampton, NY)
from top: Lauren Lieberman; bigstock
EXTRA CHEESE by Max Lev
4 | SUMMER 2013 | FAIRWEATHER