DECEMBER 2018

Inspired by Philanthropy

The F-word in diets — fiber

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Crash diets always seem to fail. “The F-Factor Diet” allows you to eat what you want, exercise however much you please, and, yes, even sip on some wine, and still see results – all thanks to the miracle carb – fiber.

Amarpali, mon amour

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Amarpali is a Franco-American country estate of the finest caliber, designed and executed by award-winning architect Dinyar Wadia in 2013.

From Gilda, with love

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The late comedian Gilda Radner, an original cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” lives on in the cancer support group Gilda’s Club and a new documentary, “Love, Gilda.”

Holiday delights

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Joanna Buchanan is known for her luxury home-décor goods, designed in her Wilton studio and sold around the world. Now, she offers WAG a glimpse into her creative process.

Burkelman on the Bowery

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Kevin Burke and David Kimelman’s Burkelman empire expands with a second brick-and-mortar location. A stylish home goods shop on the Bowery in Manhattan joins the Hudson Valley original, which continues in Cold Spring.

Three that give

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WAG wanted to bring to your attention three stories of organizations – two of which we’ve regularly featured; one new to us – that are giving back to the world in novel ways.

Neiman Marcus: gifts that give back

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Neiman Marcus is the gift that keeps giving. Not only is the luxe retailer out with its Christmas Book, complete with new fantasy items, but its The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation has pledged to support The Boys & Girls Club of America youth arts programs, which serve 4.3 million children through 4,300 clubs nationwide.

Alpine nirvana

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Scaling Italy’s largest valley glacier, Wonderful Dining columnist Aleesia Forni finds herself crossing the divide between being her parents’ child and being their protector.

An outsider makes good

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“Most winemakers come to the career of wine through a family history or connection or an inherent fantasy of the product or the lifestyle,” Wine & Dine columnist Doug Paulding writes. George Bursick took an entry-level job at a winery all the way to the top, becoming a successful consultant and, now, serving as executive winemaker of Maxville Winery.