CITY Issue 51

BOOK: POKER: THE ULTIMATE BOOK We’re Not Bluffing “Poker is like sex, everyone in the world thinks they are the best at it, but only a few actually know what they are doing.” That’s just one of the many nuggets of wisdom collected in François Montmirel’s Poker: The Ultimate Book (Assouline, $50). For novices, there’s a chapter with the seven essential rules and a glossary for decoding table chatter. Wonks can learn how to apply fifth-century BC Chinese general Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” to Texas Hold ’Em. Just a warning: If you buy this book for a poker fan, you might not want to invite him to your next game. —MF CITY AND W HOTELS TEAM UP FOR TRAVEL PHOTO CONTEST EXHIBITS CITY’s One City, Many Destinations travel photography competiton winner will be enjoying a weekend stay at any W Hotel as part of his grand prize. This month, all 16 winning shots will travel to special W Happenings at W Hotels across the country. & SPONSORED EDITORIAL W NEW ORLEANS – FRENCH QUARTER Just steps from the French Quarter, CITY will toast the winning images Oct. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with New Orleans’ art festival In addition to the event, the photos will be on display through Oct. 11. 316 Chartres St., New Orleans, (504) 581-1200. NEW YORK: GANT FLAGSHIP Gant Grows Up Ukrainian-born Bernard Gant went from sewing shirt collars in a Garment District sweatshop in 1914 to outfitting Brooks Brothers with exquisitely tailored shirts for active people by 1941. This September, almost 60 years, 273 stores, and an infinite number of satisfied prepsters later, Gant unveils a newly expanded and remodeled Fifth Avenue flagship store. Architect Annabelle Selldorf thoughtfully translated the American casualness and European elegance of the brand into a modern, airy, and lightfilled structure. Gant’s classic oxford banker stripe has been reincarnated in the cobalt blue glass-andstainless-steel building. Inside, a four-story white Corian staircase evokes the spirit of a crisp buttondown collared shirt, while French sandstone floors remind you of khaki chinos, or maybe a walk along the Connecticut coast. —MF 645 Fifth Ave., NYC. Or go to www.gant.com W SAN DIEGO Check out the travel photo portfolio throughout the month of October, and make sure you stop by Oct. 18 for a special cocktail reception viewing. 421 West B St., San Diego, (619) 398-3100. W SEATTLE This W Happening will take place a fish’s throw from the Pike Place Market at the W Seattle Living Room on Oct. 24. This is a one-night event only, tied in with the popular SIP night, so make sure you can see the images while they’re in town! 1112 4th Ave., Seattle, (206) 2646000. CITY 23 http://www.gant.com

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Contents Letter from CITY Our Friends Action Wanted City Moment The City Life Fast Food Fit Field Trip The Suite Life Paint the Town Red Fresh Tracks After the Sunset One City, Many Destinations The Winning Photographer The Entries By the Numbers The Finalists Expert Opinion Amateur Hour Meet the Finalists Nowhere Man Dune Raiders Just Go Where To Buy It Socials Icon

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