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Open Book

Dreams in Progress A new book celebrates Hollywood’s greatest behind-the-scenes photographer

By Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger

Megxit Follies

Desperately Seeking Sympathy Can someone get Harry and Meghan a private jet to this Netflix “global event” pity party?

By Hilary Rose

But First …

The View from Here Forget working from home. A new movement is spreading from China, of all places, about not working at all. Where do we sign up?

By Julia Hobsbawm

Camari Mick The New York chef brings her expertise from years spent at Le Bernardin and Eleven Madison Park to Raf’s, an all-day café where pastry is king

By Nina Friend

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Brad Pitt Starts a Studio And other curious news about these strange days …

By George Kalogerakis

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Ceol na nGael Listen

By Jack Sullivan

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The Luncheonette Next Door From the couple behind the historic Manhattan restaurant Raoul’s comes Revelie, an old-fashioned American diner with a French twist

By Nina Friend

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Is the British Museum a Shill for Big Oil? On this week’s podcast, Rebecca John explains how the oil industry uses the arts to buy our approval

By Ashley Baker and Michael Hainey

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Talking Turkey The new Peninsula Istanbul hotel is among the most exciting openings in Europe this year—but not because of the guest rooms

By Alexander Lobrano

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French Dip In France, a dated but widely enforced law is enough to leave some swimmers feeling more than a little exposed

By William D. Cohan

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T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index Lock up your grandmothers! Rupert Murdoch’s on the prowl for a wife … again! But can he beat indictment magnets Donald T. and Rudy G. for your attention? Vote now for your champion!

By George Kalogerakis

Photography

America’s Sweethearts A new coffee-table book presents a visual history of the United States from the 1940s to today, courtesy of Magnum photographers

By Elena Clavarino

Books

Book ’Em!

By Joanne Kaufman

Bloomingdale’s 150th Anniversary Read

By Carolina de Armas

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Been There, Dunne That Griffin Dunne reflects on his sister’s horrific murder, the making of Scorsese’s After Hours, his friendship with Carrie Fisher, and a colorful life in New York and Hollywood

By Jim Kelly

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The Height of His Powers Restaurateur Ignacio Mattos has long exerted a pull over downtown New York’s stylish set. Now they’re all flocking to Corner Bar

By Christine Muhlke

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The Attention-Whore Index As Harry’s revelations abate, will Prince Andrew keep the No. 1 ranking in the family? Or will some other new swankpot claim the win? You decide!

By George Kalogerakis

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Wine Futures SIP

By Michael Pescuma

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The Kratom Kick It’s an upper. It’s a downer. It’s legal in most of the U.S. And everyone’s taking it

By Jensen Davis

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The Brotherhood of the Bloody Heads A growing number of men are taking solo trips to Turkey—and returning with a lot more hair

By Max Berlinger

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Downtown Bests

New Top Jewelry Sparkle

View With a Room

Artist in the House! At Ocean House, in Rhode Island, a new gallery and suite celebrate the life and times of Ludwig Bemelmans

By Marcia DeSanctis

Landing Gear

A Clean Act The best robot vacuum cleaner! Speakers good enough for the Stones! A battery-powered lamp that could win design awards! And more …

By Jonathan Margolis

Funny Is His Business Noam Dworman, owner of the Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village, has worked with all the greats—including a few you haven’t heard of yet

By Anna Jube

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