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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Style

Ahem, Ummm, Well ...

Polly Becker

Attending Toastmasters meetings to overcome a fear of public speaking.

From ‘Wolf’ to Sheepish Clothing

Power suits of the 1980s and ’90s, as seen in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” have given way to tailoring that hints at wealth quietly.

Front Row

Fit for a First Lady

Chirlane McCray, the wife of Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, is a reliable muse for Anni Kuan, frequently wearing her cheery yet understated designs.

Scene City

At Dover Street Market, Differences of Opinion

At the new store, the seven floors are stacked atop one another, reached by a glass elevator that moves through the center of the space.

‘Interactive’ Gets a New Meaning

The next generation in sex toys — in the vein of “Her,” starring Joaquin Phoenix — is taking high-tech high jinks to a futuristic level, at warp speed.

Poised to Marry a Prince? She Will Not Be Spared

The tabloids speculate: Will Cressida Bonas spend the holidays with the royal family?

Noted

Ever True to You, Dear BlackBerry

The company may have seen better times, but its product is still favored by many.

Skin Deep
For One Night, a Trip Back in Time

New Year’s Eve is an occasion to revisit the looks that “American Hustle” embraces. Check out our how-to videos.

Red Carpet Watch
2013 Holiday Gift Guide

Ideas for everyone on your shopping list.

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Neither leukemia nor a daunting number of new constructions kept the author of “A Field Guide to American Houses” from extending her life’s work.

On Location | Vashon Island, Wash.

A Table-to-Farm Pioneer

A restaurateur teaches himself to raise livestock and make cheese on an island near Seattle.

House Proud

Always Room for One More

A couple’s Los Angeles bungalow is packed with curiosities, but it has nothing on their bunker.

Shopping With Trip Haenisch

Ruggedly Handsome Lamps

Light fixtures reminiscent of the industrial age relieve rooms of a feeling of preciousness.

Multimedia
Ornaments That Shine in Your Eyes

Our favorite Christmas tree ornaments are not always beautiful or expensive. Readers submit examples and explain their special charms.

Four Square Blocks: Miami

An ambitious developer sees a future for the Miami Design District that includes high-fashion stores and high-end restaurants.

Four Square Blocks: Philadelphia

Design shops and galleries enliven Philadelphia’s Old City, whose Colonial roots are just one part of the story.

Prized Performers

Clockwise from top left: the lobster from Betony; the interior of Carbone; charcoal-grilled prawns, blowfish tails and baby octopus from Uncle Boon's; and the line at Mighty Quinn's Barbeque.
Photographs by Daniel Krieger and Benjamin Petit for The New York Times

Clockwise from top left: the lobster from Betony; the interior of Carbone; charcoal-grilled prawns, blowfish tails and baby octopus from Uncle Boon's; and the line at Mighty Quinn's Barbeque.

The past year produced terrifically enjoyable restaurants from seasoned veterans, but those were exceptions. The newcomers were the true standouts in 2013.

Letter From Paris

Making Christmas Sweet

Every December, just about every restaurant chef, pastry chef and bonbon-maker in France feels compelled to do something — simple, spectacular or silly — with chocolate.

An Egg for Every Occasion

Today, good ones are easier to find than ever before, with vibrant and flavorful yolks.

A New Mayor Likes the Red Sauce Simple

Park Slope restaurants will see less of Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio and family, who are moving into Gracie Mansion.

Recipes for Festive Main Courses That Feed a Crowd

Roasted lamb, fresh ham, lasagna and other main courses for a big holiday meal.

20 Recipes for Cookies and Bars

Everyone loves a good cookie (or a chewy brownie, or a stick of biscotti). Here are recipes to keep your sweet tooth satisfied through the holidays.

At the Critics’ Table

Past and present restaurant critics for The New York Times discuss the food, the star rating system and the tricks to eating anonymously.

New York Health Department Restaurant Ratings Map

Interactive map of health violations at restaurants in New York

Vows

Their Chart-Toppers Are Each Other

Meghan Milewski and Sean Yeaton at their reception.
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Meghan Milewski and Sean Yeaton at their reception.

CD mixes, kisses in the rain and dreams of a house with instruments in every room.

Field Notes

Engaging Shenanigans, Big Surprises

Unusual and memorable marriage proposals that all seemed to do the trick.

Well-Mannered

Wedding Q. and A.

Questions from a bride whose roommate incorrectly assumes that she will be a bridesmaid, and from a father of the groom who wants to be more involved in the wedding planning.

Vows: In Sickness and in Health

Breast cancer sidelined Virginia Wettlaufer just six months after she and Walter Tomenson started dating.

registry
After Their First Dance, a Lifetime of Music

Gifts for music-loving newlyweds, from a speaker that fits into a shower head to a puppy-shaped radio designed by an artist.

Making It Last

Embracing, Not Resenting, Their Differences

Sheema Karp was born in Pakistan, and her husband, Ken, was raised Jewish. They’ve thrived since marrying at age 21, always with an eye toward the future.

Each day until Christmas, T editors recommend their favorite holiday presents. Check in every day for a new idea.

T Magazine

Letter From London | Easy Holiday Entertaining

Preparing a hearty make-ahead dish and keeping the pomp to a minimum makes for an effortless, beautiful Noel night.

T Magazine

Seven Days of Style | The New Owners of Fashion Week and New Homes for Rihanna, Burberry and Acne Studios

Plus, how stretchy jeans threatened U.S. currency, Vogue’s violation of its own health initiative and more, as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture.

T Magazine

Observed | Art and Entertainment That Makes Us Feel Old Before Our Time

Spike Jonze’s film “Her,” like a recent exhibition of work by the artist Daniel Arsham in Miami, explores our new fear that we, like our gadgets, are destined for rapid obsolescence.

T Magazine

Gallery | Paying Tribute to the Mad Genius of Buckminster Fuller

Some of the more outlandish ideas held by the iconic inventor and futurist are celebrated in a lovingly produced new tome by the Portland. Ore., graphic designer Cole Gerst.

T Magazine

Cocktail Culture | A Gin That’s Designed to Be Drunk Like Whiskey

Beefeater’s new Reserve Barrel Aged Gin, meant to be enjoyed undiluted by tonic or vermouth, joins the ranks of after-dinner spirits.

T Magazine

In Store | Los Angeles Gets a Muji Outpost to Call Its Own

In addition to opening a shiny new store on Hollywood Boulevard, the minimalist Japanese retail brand is also debuting a number of special new lines for American shoppers.

T Magazine

Made in L.A. | A House Tour of the Designer Paul Fortune’s Laurel Canyon Masterpiece

David Netto visits the sought-after interior designer, whose projects have included Marc Jacobs’s apartment in Paris and the renovation of the Sunset Tower Hotel, at his home in Los Angeles.

T Magazine

After Hours | A Goofy Display of Acrobatics, Juggling and Hula Hooping

At N.Y.U.’s Skirball Center, the Cirque Eloize troupe from Montreal presents a gravity-defying show full of silly, superhuman stunts.

T Magazine

In Store | Exotic Jewelry and Rare Company in Orange County

At A’maree’s, the one-of-a-kind luxury shop in Newport Beach, a friendly crowd gathered last month for an exhibition of work by Mika Damascou, the jewelry designer and mother of the T contributor Konstantin Kakanias, who designed the invitation.

T Magazine

Holiday | The Daily Gift: Astier de Villatte Candles

Every day from now until Christmas, the editors of T are sharing their personal gift suggestions. Today’s pick: transformative scents in handblown glass containers.

T Magazine

Market Report | Nautical Style for Landlocked Ladies Who Lunch

Sailor stripes and pearls adorn these luxe pieces that are high-seas inspired but high-tea appropriate.

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