Last Night At The Carlyle

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Episode 10: "Will, a Lemon Twist, and a Dose of Magic!" May 19, 2018

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William "Will" Guidara is a restaurateur based in New York City and co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, just voted the #1 Restaurant in the World! He'll share what he learned from his dad, as well as his mentor and fellow restaurateur Danny Meyer, not to mention his genuine affinity for magic. Then, hear a live panel discussion following the debut screening of Always at The Carlyle with Carlyle regulars and extended family--Stellene Volandes, Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country and Whitney Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decor.

Episode 9: "Paul Feig, Vermouth & Regrets" May 11, 2018

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Actor, Director, Writer, Producer Paul Feig flies in from Capri and zips straight over to Bemelmans to fill us in on the behind the scenes funnies on the set of "Bridesmaids" and "The Heat", how to make his favorite martini, and his hope for the comedy future.

Episode 8: "Next Stop...EGOT!" May 04, 2018

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Tony Award Winner Lena Hall pops over to join Sara and Matthew with the ever pleasant Earl Rose underscoring a lively banter about spirit animals, singing competitions, and her quest to be labeled an EGOT! Lena will be followed by a brief chat with Jon Hamm from The Carlyle's signature Empire Suite from his interview for the “Always at The Carlyle” feature Documentary premiering May 11th.

Episode 7: "Epic Tuesdays & Tequila Gimlets" Apr 26, 2018

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On today’s episode, Sara and Matthew share tequila gimlets and mixed nuts with Laura Brown (Editor-in-Chief, InStyle Magazine) at the magical Bemelmans Bar (which BTW reminds Laura of Barbie’s Dream House) while chatting about a hundred different topics ranging from growing up on a dairy farm in Australia, to catching up with Serena Williams in the backseat of a car, to making your own luck! Laura also discusses things she loves which include her Versace men’s hoodie, wine, spaghetti, and Leslie Jones. We’ll also hear Sofia Coppola (Director, Producer, Screenwriter) discuss why she loves shooting and living in fancy hotels as told to Matthew in the upcoming documentary, Always at The Carlyle. Don’t miss this one!

Episode 6: "Bubbly All Around!" Apr 19, 2018

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In today’s episode, Sara and Matthew share a glass of champagne with Radha Arora (President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts) to chat about having the “best job in the world” and how Bemelmans Bar has served as an inspiration for other bars in the company. They also discuss Rosewood Hotels around the world from Mayakoba to Montecito and the Crillon to the Carlyle….and the upcoming arrival of Rosewood Hong Kong later this year. We also hear from George Clooney, on how he discovered The Carlyle, why it feels like home and memories of seeing Bobby Short and Woody Allen play at Café Carlyle – all as told to Matthew in the upcoming documentary, Always at The Carlyle.

Episode 5: "Call Me Lola" Apr 12, 2018

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Join Sara and Matthew as they welcome the ever iconic Susan Lucci (Actress, TV Host, Author, best known for portraying Erica Kane on ABC's All My Children) for a chat about why she prefers bubbly, what she wishes her grandkids would call her, and her alter ego - Erica Kane! Plus, we get a sneak peek at the upcoming documentary, "Always at the Carlyle," and hear actress/singer Rita Wilson as she shares her story about a brief brush with The Carlyle legend, Bobby Short in the Disco Era!

Episode 4: "Soufflés Anyone?" Apr 05, 2018

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Geoffrey Zakarian (Chef, Restaurateur, Food Network Star & Chairman of the City Harvest Food Council) joins Sara and Matthew to chat about beginning his career at Le Cirque (making soufflés for no pay), how he runs eight restaurants from NYC to Doha and why he only works out to classical music. We also hear the legendary Anjelica Huston talk about The Carlyle being her New York home away from home for almost 40 years, as told to Matthew in the upcoming documentary, "Always at The Carlyle" coming Spring 2018!

Episode 3: "Kissing a Stingray" Mar 29, 2018

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Today’s episode features the legendary Eric Ripert (Chef & Co-Owner Le Barnardin and Aldo Sohm Wine Bar) Chef Ripert talks with Matthew and Sara about ordering the perfect dirty martini, kissing stingrays in the Caymans, inspiration versus intimidation in the kitchen and what dish of his mother's he cannot replicate. Additionally, designer Vera Wang gives some insight into her personal and professional history with The Carlyle, as told to Matthew in the upcoming documentary, Always at The Carlyle.

Episode 2: "Bernie Baseball" Mar 22, 2018

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Bernie Williams (former New York Yankee and four-time World Series champion turned Latin Grammy nominated guitar player) joins Matthew and Sara to chat about playing his first residency at Cafe Carlyle, what goes through his mind when he hits a home run and his self-described 'lamest line' he had in a Seinfeld episode when he appeared alongside Derek Jeter. Additionally, hear one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz, share some of his early memories of listening to Bobby Short play at The Carlyle, as told to Matthew in the upcoming documentary, Always at The Carlyle. (Coming to theatres May 2018)

Episode 1: "Basta Baby" Mar 13, 2018

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Our inaugural episode welcomes fashion icon, Isaac Mizrahi. His amusing chat with Sara and Matthew includes talk of why he orders Rosé spritzers, the reason he likes performing in the intimate Café Carlyle, and how long is too long to stay at a party. Additionally, Isaac explains why it’s taken him six years to write his memoir and whether or not he answers the door in his bathrobe. Anthony Bourdain also imparts his knowledge of Bemelmans Bar as told in the hotel’s upcoming documentary, Always At The Carlyle.

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