Dr. Christopher Calapai & RAMONA SINGER

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STEM CELL
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Dr. Christopher
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INTERLUDES
The Hudson Valley
As we approach the middle
of summer, travel is clearly
pp r e c i a te on our minds and July is
A a celebratory month as we ring in
our nation’s 240th birthday! Whether
you are in the city, the Hamptons
The Hudson Valley or abroad, it reminds us that every
day should be a celebration.
While bikini season is in full swing
and we shed the layers of winter
for light summer dressing we
dedicated this issue to health, beauty and wellness. Renowned stem
cell guru Dr. Christopher Calapai. reveals the wonders of stem cell
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beautiful summer floral arrangements which were the perfect backdrop
to showcase some of the world’s most coveted fine jewelry pieces. Beauty
and jewelry are powerful aphrodisiacs in the art of seduction which was
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential the theme of our fashion spread this month.
Library & Museum
We had the chance to meet with the very funny and high spirited PJ
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Byrne whose comedic genius and timing has made him one of Martin
Library & Museum Scorcese’s newest proteges. From his memorable supporting role in
The Wolf of Wall Street to the fast talking lawyer in HBO’s Vinyl, PJ
Byrne has shared the spotlight with some of Hollywood biggest names,
and judging from his roster of projects this year, is clearly an actor on
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CONTENTS
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soutHAMPTON
SKY HIGH LUXURY
90
Meet ROberto Malca
92
THE ALEXANDER AT REGO PARK
IMBIBE
94
ALFREDO 100
96
Concierge Redefined
99
Dining out: June 2016
102
BILL’S TOWNHOUSE
104
Schilling NYC - Eduard Frauneder
106
UNION FARE
108
Discover Woodbridge
110 134
4th of july in the hamptons Sunset at the Palms
136
ESCAPES Hotel Hugo
138
112
Sanderling Resort
WELLNESS VALLEY, ITALY
114
SET SAIL: AMA WATERWAYS URBANITE
117 142
The Two Sides of Maui OITNB’S JESSICA PIMENTEL
120 144
Gansevoort, Turks & Caicos Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin
122 146
Ocean Two, Barbados NEW SHOWS ON & OFF-BROADWAY
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Cuisinart, anguilla See and be Scene: July 2016
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The Mulia, Bali Linda Lauren, Pet Psychic
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A Stone Appears
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of regular events in New ine interest in what people do and what interests
York, London and online, them. Be an active listener. When you listen close-
including two annual con- ly, you remember small details about a person and
R ferences. We are building they will appreciate you for doing so. And, always

business and personal start with a strong handshake!
S development workshops
Rita:
around topics such as how You are juggling a lot these days and you
E to develop a personal brand are about to become a mother this summer. How
and how to become a smart do you find that balance, which we all strive for?
N angel investor. We are also
Francesca:
establishing partnerships My passions and my optimistic
with significant charitable outlook on life often lead me to my endeavors… so
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organizations. work is never really “work.” And that helps me
from feeling overwhelmed by what I do. I also try
O Rita:
This is fantastic. So... to leverage what I do well, rather than doing things
how can I join NetworkHer? that don’t come naturally. My friendships, profes-
N FRANCESCA LANA sional relationships and travel are rewarding person-
Francesca:
We would ally and have helped me grow professionally as
with many diverse women, I realized that there is love to have you join, Rita! Your work in journal- well, for which I’m immensely grateful.
C
a tremendous need and desire for support amongst ism has inspired so many women! You can learn
E If Malcolm Gladwell had a poster girl for the in real estate, and we quickly became business women. Even the most self-reliant woman can ben- more about our network and organization at our Now that I’m about to become a mother, I know
“connectors,” he famously described it in his partners. I quickly realized I had a true passion for efit from the support of other women. I love col- website NetworkHer.org. that I’ll be balancing the hardest job in the world
best selling book The Tipping Point, it might real estate – and further developed my appreciation laboration and believe one woman’s success can with my professional life. Like all new moms, I’ll
Rita:
I just be Francesca Lana. The London-based entre- for architecture from around the world. After a only help another’s. I have been blessed with a very I know firsthand you are active in various have to find the right balance for me, but I hope
preneur and mother-to-be is well-known among two-year partnership, I started my own real estate wide network, filled with vibrant and dynamic ladies, charities, but how did you become interested in my work in business and in supporting women will
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friends and colleagues for bringing people togeth- company, ERA International. and I wanted to build the same global community promoting women? It’s something we often hear inspire my daughter, just like my mother’s work has
er; sometimes through a quick email exchange or of support that I have been able to develop for spoken of, yet in reality, it doesn’t always happen. with me!
other times through the dinner parties she organ- This was my first foray as an entrepreneur and I myself.
Francesca: Rita:
izes with a meticulousness and passion that would was able to make this leap, which can be over- My mother works in politics in When you’re not thinking about new busi-
L make the grandest of dames proud. whelming, because I trusted in my ability to connect My co-founders, Jackie Cuyvers and Lika Dossybieva, Rome, where I was born. Politics is male-dominat- ness ventures, what do you enjoy most about New
people, and knew this skill would serve me well have different backgrounds than mine, but we all ed in Italy, much like in the United States. But, York?
Being a connector is inherent to Francesca, who in bringing buyers and sellers together. have the same goal: to build a powerful and inspir- that has never deterred my mother. In fact, she
Francesca:
splits her time between New York and London. ing network of brilliant women. On our small but has always invited her fellow female colleagues to Well, as I’m Italian, I love the food
It’s a natural skill that has served her well as an As the founder of ERA, I advise international powerful team, we have corporate leaders and our home so they could get to know each other in New York. My favorite haunts are Sette Mezzo
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entrepreneur and international real estate adviser. clients from more than 30 countries on real estate successful entrepreneurs, social media experts and and grow to support each other, too. Over the and Kappo Masa, and I adore the green mille crêpes
It also inspired the development of her latest ven- purchases. Most of my clients are time-strapped business consultants. years, I’ve witnessed how these women have cre- at Lady M’s. I’ve had quite the sweet tooth during
ture, NetworkHer, an organization that seeks to and my mission is to facilitate their search, negoti- ated a powerful female network and the successes, my pregnancy!
Rita:
connect professional women around the world. ate the best price for them and manage the buying What are your long-term plans for NetworkHer? big and small, that they have been able to effect.
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process so it is seamless for them. This sounds so exciting and boundless. Seeing my own mother’s role in shaping a strong I adore being able to spend time with my close
Emmy-winning journalist Rita Cosby sat down with women’s network, has in part inspired NetworkHer friends in New York, going for walks in different
Rita: Francesca:
Francesca at The Carlyle, the luxurious Upper East You recently launched NetworkHer, which We’ve heard so much about the and its endless possibilities. parts of the city, which is the best way to discover
Side NYC hotel, to talk about NetworkHer, her has grown out of your great affinity for bringing importance of women “leaning in” over the past new shops and restaurants. New York is a great
I new role as a mother, and some favorite spots in people together and for supporting women. Can few years, but often leaning in, can require support I am also very proud to work with three other place to indulge my love of the arts and every year
New York and elsewhere. The two power women you take me back on how NetworkHer came about? from other women. NetworkHer is creating a glob- organizations: the Robert F. Agostinelli Foundation, I attend the Metropolitan Opera and the New York
met two years ago at a private dinner party on al community of professional women who can give which supports American war veterans; the Kirsten City Ballet. This is near and dear to my heart as I
Francesca:
Memorial Day Weekend, appropriately organized I travel a lot for work and it can each other a real boost, so to speak, in their respec- Haglund Foundation, which helps men and wom- was a classically trained ballerina starting at the age
by Francesca, to honor our veterans and their be quite isolating. Three years ago, while on a brief tive professional goals. For example, we know many en seeking treatment from eating disorders, and of three. Even back then, I was fast on my feet!
families as she is dedicated to many great philan- stay in London, in order to reconnect with friends, women would like guidance on how to become a Techo, which works with young volunteers to fight
thropic causes. I started organizing dinners for women in London, board member, how to set up a foundation, or how poverty in Latin America. When I need a quiet moment, I love visiting the
and asking them to invite their broader networks to prepare for their first TV interview. Through the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer to pray and thank God
Rita: Rita:
Tell me how you got your start in business? to join in. Based on the amazing response to those NetworkHer community, women are supporting You’ve turned your skill for connecting into for the many blessings I’ve received. I feel so for-
dinners and the incredible relationships that de- women. We consider ourselves unique because our a business… and way to give back. What is your tunate now being able to give back to others based
Francesca:
When I moved to London from veloped from them, I decided it would be great to members are quite accomplished in their various advice to others for making meaningful connections on what I’ve learned on my incredible journey. I
Rome in 2012, I met a successful real estate agent, formally organize this to reach a broader group of fields. to enhance their personal or professional network? look forward to helping other women find their
Grant, through the process of finding my apartment. like-minded women. life’s mission so they too will discover great joy in
Francesca:
I began introducing Grant to friends who were Even at this early stage, we have members from I think everyone has something inspiring and connecting others.
interested in buying properties or investing money From my experiences and extensive conversations more than ten countries. We are planning a series interesting to share or teach us. Show your genu-
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Photographer & Retoucher: Evan Guttman | EvanWasHerePhotography.com
Photography Assistants:
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• Ana Alexander | instagram.com/annaalxndr
• Kensey Jean | KenseyJean.com
Stem Cell Guru Cover Photo Retoucher: : Roza Zamoldinova | roza.zamold.in
DDrr.. CChhrriissttoopphheerr Produced by: Hillary Latos
Styled by: Tanya Tauthong Kass
Styling Assistant: Justine Friccione
Beautiful Floral Arrangements by: B Floral | www.bfloral.com
CCaallaappaaii
By Hillary Latos
Meet Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., What is stem cell therapy? taking steps to get the body functioning at the level
that it did years before by raising vitamin and
Renaissance man. A board certified Stem cell therapy is a technique in which certain
mineral levels, which decreases the risk of heart
family practitioner, he’s become a leader cells taken from your body fat are extracted and
disease, cancer, and other conditions.
in the use of stem cell therapy in the United States, injected into tissues or the bloodstream, and these
participating in clinical trials to treat a host of disorders. cells create healing for growth and repair of your
“If we can get your hormone levels where they were
In 2015, the New York Daily News referred to him as body. The cells used in the therapy don’t have any
ten to fifteen years ago, like thyroid DHEA and
“The Stem Cell Guru.” His other specialties include “identity” or “blueprint.” “When your eye, say,
testosterone, your body will feel and function as it
anti-aging medicine and nutritional guidance. He makes new cells, they can only be eye cells. Your
did,” Dr. Calapai reports. “We’re not going to make
has consulted with a number of high-profile individuals, hair or heart cells can only divide into the realm
you live to age 150, but we can get you to function
including Chris Noth; Mike Tyson; Mickey Rourke; of the same cell,”Dr. Calapai explains. “There is
at far greater levels. We’ve reversed type-2 diabetes
Steven Seagal; Donal Logue, of Fox’s hit series a special type of cell that exists in your fat and your
in people,” he added.
Gotham; and actress and model Anastasia Garvey, bone marrow that can be used to go anywhere and
whom he advises on nutrition for health and beauty take on the identity of anything else.”
The use of stem cells fits into anti-aging treatment
enhancement.
because when injected, they go to wherever there
This allows us to move cells to repair any area of
is damage or degeneration. They seek out the body’s
Dr. Calapai was a medical consultant for the New your body that needs it. Stem cell therapy has
distress signals, Dr. Calapai says. “So if the pancreas
York Rangers hockey team in the 1990s, and for proven beneficial in treating a range of chronic
is damaged, stem cells can get to the pancreas
this Resident cover he happily posed for the cameras conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s
because of those distress signals, take on the identity
in the breathtaking One 57 aerie on the 62nd floor disease, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, joint pain,
of pancreatic cells, make more pancreatic cells that
with his pal and co-cover subject, Ramona Singer. stroke, liver, heart and kidney failure, COPD, MS,
make insulin, and now the diabetic will make insulin
For over 25 years Dr. Calapai has hosted radio and lupus. Any degenerative disease in your body
again, and then their sugar comes down. And combine
shows on various stations; he currently hosts two can be repaired with your own cells that will go to
that with the exercise, vitamins, minerals, and
weekly call-in shows on WABC-AM, offering health the site and set up brand new generations of healthy
hormones and you’ve reversed a very damaging
and medical advice. He treats patients in Manhattan cells, that’s why it works so well because you are
process.”
and at two offices on Long Island, in East Meadow using your own cells to repair your own body.
and Plainview. Diabetes patients have seen remarkable results
with blood sugar levels dropping 50 to 70 points. Stem cell therapy and joint pain
In 1995, the New York Post named Dr. Calapai one “Getting people off their medications is certainly
For joint pain, from sports injuries or arthritis, stem
of the ten most eligible bachelors suitable to escort a testament that stem cell treatment really works.”
cells are injected directly into the affected joint, the
a separated Princess Diana on her trip to New York. Your own cells are always the best choice as your
shoulder or the knee for instance, and they begin
He’s a people person, and in his off hours, when body will always accept them. Dr. Calapai is
to repair damaged ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
he’s not playing with his 150-lb. German shepherd, ushering in a new era of stem cell therapy in the
The new cells will continue to divide, which helps
Maximus, he’s something of a swashbuckler: piloting United States.
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Photographer & Retoucher: Evan Guttman | EvanWasHerePhotography.com
Photography Assistants:
• Michael Auger
• Ana Alexander | instagram.com/annaalxndr
• Kensey Jean | KenseyJean.com
Stem Cell Guru Cover Photo Retoucher: : Roza Zamoldinova | roza.zamold.in
DDrr.. CChhrriissttoopphheerr Produced by: Hillary Latos
Styled by: Tanya Tauthong Kass
Styling Assistant: Justine Friccione
Beautiful Floral Arrangements by: B Floral | www.bfloral.com
CCaallaappaaii
By Hillary Latos
Meet Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., What is stem cell therapy? taking steps to get the body functioning at the level
that it did years before by raising vitamin and
Renaissance man. A board certified Stem cell therapy is a technique in which certain
mineral levels, which decreases the risk of heart
family practitioner, he’s become a leader cells taken from your body fat are extracted and
disease, cancer, and other conditions.
in the use of stem cell therapy in the United States, injected into tissues or the bloodstream, and these
participating in clinical trials to treat a host of disorders. cells create healing for growth and repair of your
“If we can get your hormone levels where they were
In 2015, the New York Daily News referred to him as body. The cells used in the therapy don’t have any
ten to fifteen years ago, like thyroid DHEA and
“The Stem Cell Guru.” His other specialties include “identity” or “blueprint.” “When your eye, say,
testosterone, your body will feel and function as it
anti-aging medicine and nutritional guidance. He makes new cells, they can only be eye cells. Your
did,” Dr. Calapai reports. “We’re not going to make
has consulted with a number of high-profile individuals, hair or heart cells can only divide into the realm
you live to age 150, but we can get you to function
including Chris Noth; Mike Tyson; Mickey Rourke; of the same cell,”Dr. Calapai explains. “There is
at far greater levels. We’ve reversed type-2 diabetes
Steven Seagal; Donal Logue, of Fox’s hit series a special type of cell that exists in your fat and your
in people,” he added.
Gotham; and actress and model Anastasia Garvey, bone marrow that can be used to go anywhere and
whom he advises on nutrition for health and beauty take on the identity of anything else.”
The use of stem cells fits into anti-aging treatment
enhancement.
because when injected, they go to wherever there
This allows us to move cells to repair any area of
is damage or degeneration. They seek out the body’s
Dr. Calapai was a medical consultant for the New your body that needs it. Stem cell therapy has
distress signals, Dr. Calapai says. “So if the pancreas
York Rangers hockey team in the 1990s, and for proven beneficial in treating a range of chronic
is damaged, stem cells can get to the pancreas
this Resident cover he happily posed for the cameras conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s
because of those distress signals, take on the identity
in the breathtaking One 57 aerie on the 62nd floor disease, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, joint pain,
of pancreatic cells, make more pancreatic cells that
with his pal and co-cover subject, Ramona Singer. stroke, liver, heart and kidney failure, COPD, MS,
make insulin, and now the diabetic will make insulin
For over 25 years Dr. Calapai has hosted radio and lupus. Any degenerative disease in your body
again, and then their sugar comes down. And combine
shows on various stations; he currently hosts two can be repaired with your own cells that will go to
that with the exercise, vitamins, minerals, and
weekly call-in shows on WABC-AM, offering health the site and set up brand new generations of healthy
hormones and you’ve reversed a very damaging
and medical advice. He treats patients in Manhattan cells, that’s why it works so well because you are
process.”
and at two offices on Long Island, in East Meadow using your own cells to repair your own body.
and Plainview. Diabetes patients have seen remarkable results
with blood sugar levels dropping 50 to 70 points. Stem cell therapy and joint pain
In 1995, the New York Post named Dr. Calapai one “Getting people off their medications is certainly
For joint pain, from sports injuries or arthritis, stem
of the ten most eligible bachelors suitable to escort a testament that stem cell treatment really works.”
cells are injected directly into the affected joint, the
a separated Princess Diana on her trip to New York. Your own cells are always the best choice as your
shoulder or the knee for instance, and they begin
He’s a people person, and in his off hours, when body will always accept them. Dr. Calapai is
to repair damaged ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
he’s not playing with his 150-lb. German shepherd, ushering in a new era of stem cell therapy in the
The new cells will continue to divide, which helps
Maximus, he’s something of a swashbuckler: piloting United States.
Shot on Location at 157 west 57 St, #62A
the healing along.
planes, practicing full-contact karate with other
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lessons, and jetting off to the Hamptons, St Tropez medicine, which constitutes a large part of his approach, with a vitamin blood test Emily Sertic | O: 212.350.8022 | M:
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problems. “This is the ultimate holistic approach,”
he said. It includes a physical and a series of tests,
including a blood test to evaluate the body’s vitamin,
mineral, and hormone levels. “We go over that
and determine what you should or should not eat,
what exercises to do, what vitamins to take, so it’s
based upon your body’s specific requirements,”
he explains. “With this thorough evaluation, we
take steps to start correcting things.” Looking at
all of these parameters allows us to correct your
diet, fitness which plays a perfect way to treat
ailments. This method, he pointed out, contrasts
with the traditional medical approach of treating
symptoms. Every single patient he’s ever seen
requests the vitamin blood test.
How the medical/nutritional approach
benefited a 19-year-old woman battling
obesity
The patient was 5’10”, weighed over 200 lbs., and
was anxious and depressed. Her blood tests revealed
a thyroid problem, which required treatment. Dr. Dr. Christopher Calapai & Anastasia Garvey
Calapai asked her to follow a low-carb diet, and
to do some walking every day, even just around A people person
new from everybody.”
the block, and to gradually increase that until she
Dr. Calapai has continued to host his radio shows
was getting 30 to 45 minutes of exercise. The exercise,
for almost three decades simply because he finds And that 1995 newspaper article naming him a
paired with the thyroid medication, he said, flooded
it gratifying to help listeners learn how to better perfect match for Princess Di came as a total surprise.
her cells with oxygen, vitamins, and minerals, and
deal with medical issues. He never did get to meet the beloved royal, but
she started to feel more energy. “The anxiety and
people teased him about it endlessly. “Everybody,
depression started to go away because her thyroids
The radio shows, seeing patients, twice-weekly for five years, teased me about it,” Dr. Calapai
came up,” he recalls. “She was losing weight, and
flying lessons, weekly karate sessions, sailing, his says, smiling at the memory. “Every patient came
she was thrilled. So this girl who was a wallflower
racecar training course in New Orleans (which he in asking about it, asking what she is like, for years.
was now breaking out of her shell.” After about
learned about from two friends involved in that It was pretty incredible.”
four months, the patient got her weight down to
world), entertaining at home — all of these varied
140, and she is now a certified personal trainer.
activities have one thing in common. “I love to
“She’s taken it to completely the next level,” Dr.Calapai
meet people,” Dr. Calapai says. “Whether it’s going
adds. “The girl went from feeling miserable to
out to dinner with friends, or seeing patients, it’s drcal.net | p/ 516.794.0404
feeling ecstatic. That kind of transformation can
just fun for me to meet people and learn about • 1900 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
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