A real NYC housewife finds new home in Greenwich THE DISH
With Susie Costaregni
Scene… Bethenny Frankel, former star of the reality TV show the “Real Housewives of New York,” has bought a home in Greenwich. The 50-yearold found of the Skinny Girl cocktail line was seen last summer on a boating excursion in Greenwich with her then-boyfriend, businessman Paul Bernon, and former RHONY housewife Dorinda Medley.
Scene… Marianacci’s on Sherman Street in nearby Port Chester, N.Y., a favorite of many Greenwich residents, reopened last week for dinner after it has been closed since November due to New York State’s coronavirus restrictions. Jim Marianacci, owner of the 70year-old landmark Italian restaurant, noted that the dining room is operating at a safe capacity. Notables who have dined at the popular eatery in the past include former New York Gov. George Pataki, famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz, the late Greek heiress Christina Onassis, actor Tommy Lee Jones, the late ItalianAmerican singer Jimmy Roselli, the late MLB great Phil Rizzuto, former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre and actors from “The Sopranos.” Open Mondays through Saturdays, the restaurant also offers special menus, a takeout menu, curbside orders, delivery via DoorDash and weekday lunches. For more info and reservations, call 914-939-3450.
Out there… Focus on French Cinema 2021 will honor the Cinema of Belgium, on a new digital platform, from April 21 to April 30, along with a curated selection of new film releases and recent festival favorites. The 2021 return celebrates the 16th edition of the event, following the successful 15th anniversary edition in 2019 that welcomed 7,000 cinéphiles
to Greenwich, Stamford and Manhattan. The new virtual cinema slate featuring 10 movies over 10 days is in response to the coronavirus crisis and will allow moviegoers to enjoy the best of French-language films from home. Viewers can screen one film per day, then take part in Zoom discussions with programming director Joe Meyers and invited guests. FFC Chair and co-founder Renée Ketcham said, “As
enthusiastically as we roll out our virtual red carpet, none of this will ever approach the experience of an in-person festival.” The FFC team acknowledges the importance of the big screen and the “audience experience.” For more info and tickets, call 203-2537632 or go to focusonfrenchcinema.com.
Out there… Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Inc. is hosting a virtual wine and cheese fireside chat to honor first
responders at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. GEMS staff will use an ambulance to deliver a “Tasting-In-ABox” to participants’ homes, with three bottles of wine from Josh Cellar Wines and a cheese, charcuterie and chocolate box from Marcia Selden Catering. Participants will then hear from Josh Cellars Wine Founder, Joseph Carr, sommelier Theo Rutherford and cheesemonger Lydia Caspari from Arethusa Farm.
GEMS is also hosting an online silent auction and opportunities for residents to donate to support the lifesaving work GEMS. For tickets ($200 for two adults, and with a “Lifesaver Ticket” at $350) and more info on the silent auction bidding or to donate, visit Gems2021.givesmart.com.
Scene… Home goods guru Martha Stewart of Bedford, N.Y., has brought a new line of CBD dog treats to the market. Stewart, who partnered with Canopy Growth, is offering a pet line that includes soft-baked chews and oil drops in three different cannabis-infused formulas, including wellness, calm and mobility. Stewart, who joined Canopy as an adviser in early 2019, was introduced to its founder by her friend and cooking partner Snoop Dogg. By the way, the dynamic duo will host the “2021 Puppy Bowl” scheduled to air on Super Bowl Sunday on Animal Planet and stream on Discovery+.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
And that’s all for now. Later…
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