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May 28, 2001 Issue
"People in the Hamptons have their gardens done. People in Connecticut do their own gardens."
-- Douglas Cramer, "Shabby Chic"
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| FEATURES Shabby Chic There are those who need ocean beaches and packed restaurants and Pilates classes to have a good time on the weekend -- and for them, there are the Hamptons. Then there are those strange New Yorkers who prefer their country living peaceful. New York Magazine has sought out the skinny on ten great alternatives to the Hamptons. And Ralph Gardner Jr. explores the psyches -- and the reverse snobbery -- of the UnHamptons denizens. Johnny Come Early For Senator John Edwards of North Carolina, a recent trip to New York meant power lunches with Democratic heavyweights, corporate meet-and-greets, and a whole lot of media attention. So why should you care? Word is, he just might be your next president. I Want to Be a Millionaire Not so long ago, it seemed like anyone -- even a magazine writer -- could get rich by starting an Internet company. At least, that's the way it looked to the author. One crazy idea, hundreds of meetings, and thousands of phone calls later, he's older, wiser, and, on paper anyway, a tiny bit richer. A tale of greed -- and online karaoke. GOTHAM DEPARTMENTS This Media Life Can Parisian Prosper Assouline bring style back to New York publishing? | The National Interest BY TUCKER CARLSON Who is Ted Olson? And why is David Brock so against him? This Media Life After all of The Village Voice's literary and political wars, the one left standing is . . . David Schneiderman. MARKETPLACE Summery slides, retro bowls, and more Sales & Bargains A pro's guide to protecting your skin Beauty Pedicures, highlights, spas, and the like NY Shops Sizzling swimwear for a hot summer THE CRITICS Moulin Rouge resurrects the musical -- only to kill it again Books Ghost Soldiers earnestly re-creates a World War II prison-camp rescue Architecture Frank Gehry at the Guggenheim Dance Martins's Morgen: A near-masterpiece Restaurants Sampling the specialties at D'Artagnan and Artisanal |
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