June 1, 2009 Issue
Cover Story
Twilight of the Tummlers
Woody Allen and Larry David's new film, Whatever Works, is both a greeting and a farewell, a film that marks Allen's return to the city as well as a reminder that a certain kind of comedy has vanished (may it rest in peace).
On the Cover: Photograph by Nigel Parry for New York Magazine
Features
Xanadu, CT
The most ostentatious mansion in Greenwich history managed to survive the outrage. Now, will it survive the bust?
Five-Year-Olds at the Gate
Why are Manhattan's elementary schools turning away kindergartners? How the Bloomberg administration missed the baby boom it helped create.
Intelligencer
Plagues of New York
A look at the city’s health-crisis history.
The Real McCain
Why is Meghan McCain so popular in the press? Perhaps she’s who the media thought her dad really was.
For the Fans
The no-nonsense sports nut Jeff Gruden replaced Tony Kornheiser in ESPN’s 'Monday Night Football.'
The Neighborhood News
Our roundup of news from around the city.
Gay Samurai
Rodger McFarlane, caretaker to the end.
39 Minutes With Ron Perelman
How the famously controlling billionaire teamed up with Jon Bon Jovi, Renée Zellweger, and Larry Gagosian to own a Margaritaville in the Hamptons.
Gastro Clubbing!
Noah Tepperberg to open $2.5 million ultralounge in Chelsea.
Back and Forth
At a benefit for the Kitchen, Jada Yuan talked about experimental art with designers Phillip Lim and Richard Chai.
Babyface
Spermine, a powerful anti-oxidant originally discovered in, yes, human sperm, is said to diminish wrinkles and smooth the skin.
Albany Calls
Christopher Sealey wonders what the New York State Senate was thinking when it hired him as its first creative director.
Columns
Obama’s Real Hundred Days
With health care and climate change on the agenda, the next hundred are more important than the first. Get ready for the Summer of Shove.
Strategist
Best Bets
A $10 cruise, bargain cashmere, and more.
The Look Book
“My daughter tells me, ‘She’s not my sister, she’s a bird.’ But I think in fact there’s jealousy there.”
You’ll See It Everywhere
A few pieces that catch on and suddenly define the season.
The Underground Gourmet Review
A cozy Argentine grill breaks the beef-and-empanadas mold.
In Season
Rhubarb is the locavore pastry chef's ramp.
Restaurant Openings
Week of June 1, 2009: Civetta and Jo's.
Square Roots
A new joint gives hope (and sfincione) to Sicilian loyalists.
Rent Now!
The global economic meltdown means incredible last-minute deals.
Culture
This Thing of Hers
With Nurse Jackie, Edie Falco finds the perfect antidote to Carmela Soprano.
Fear and ‘Glee’ at the Upfronts
A week spent watching the short-term future of television. And eating lots of shrimp.
Must-See TV?
Fall’s new gambits.
Swedish Modern
The Cardigans’ Nina Persson makes A Camp in New York.
Command Performances
As the Queen of Scots or Mrs. Churchill, Janet McTeer demands attention.
The Smell of Music
Green Aria is a new opera in which the nose plays as big a role as the ears.
The Movie Review
Up is as dark and complex and lovely as Wall-E was—with the extra charm of 3-D glasses.
Hell Hath No Fury Like Sam Raimi
The filmmaker spoke with Vulture about his latest film's rating and dragging Alison Lohman through hell.
Agenda
Let BBQ Season Begin
Char No. 4 chef Matt Greco makes good use of his basement smoker and new patio on Wednesday nights through Labor Day.
Departments
Comments: Week of June 1, 2009
Readers sound off on distraction, Janette Sadik-Kahn, and more.
The Approval Matrix: Week of June 1, 2009
Our deliberately oversimplified guide to who falls where on our taste hierarchies.
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