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Martha Stewart continues to captivate audiences, earning her place among the elite.
During an exclusive gathering of New York City’s most celebrated culinary talents, Stewart stood out as the undeniable star.
On Tuesday evening, she made a grand entrance at Casa Gessi for the unveiling of Bilt Hospitality, where she received a warm reception from top industry figures. Among those dazzled by her presence were renowned chefs like Vikas Khanna, Simon Kim of COTE, Jen Saesue of Fish Cheek, and Jimmy Rizwi of Bungalow, according to sources close to Page Six.
One chef was overheard expressing admiration, saying, “Martha’s fame is such that her first name alone is legendary. Seeing her in person has truly made my evening.”
Attendees were also treated to a preview of what to expect in the upcoming season of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City,” albeit without the presence of cameras.
“Housewife” newcomer — and Bilt founder Ankur Jain’s wife — Erika Hammond, was making the rounds with her castmates, Jessel Taank and her husband Pavit Randhawa, Carole Radziwill, and Stewart’s makeup artist, Daisy Toye, who attended with her boss and Stewart’s longtime publicist bestie, Susan Magrino.
Head Chef for Team USA and a Bocuse d’Or competitor, Chef Vincenzo Loseto, provided small bites like french fries with ice cream topped with caviar, and a crab tart with fried chicken skin. Daniel Boulud introduced the Long Island native chef, who then provided the highlight of the evening: a cooking demonstration.
The event also brought out Lucali’s Mark Iacono, Lure Fishbar owner and Mercer Street Hospitality’s John McDonald, Dinex CEO Sebastien Silvestri, chef Katie Button, The Points Guy Brian Kelly, and Massimo Lusardi, who brought his wife, Uva and Nightly’s owner, Jayne Moore, as his date.