My own photos from the Time 100 Gala and a late night dinner at a fabulous new bistro!

On Thursday, May 8th, I attended the gala to celebrate Time Magazine’s fifth annual list of the world’s most influential people, which took place in NYC.  The notable categories included leaders and revolutionaries, heroes and pioneers, scientists and thinkers, artists and entertainers, and builders and titans.  Although I was invited this year as a guest and not an honoree, I am proud to say that in 2005, I did make the list of notable builders and titans.  The evening was great fun and it was very exciting and inspirational to be surrounded by so many distinguished people.  After the gala, we met up with some good friends for a late dinner at Benoit, Alain Ducasse’s new bistro.

Susan Magrino - my publicist and me - as we make a grand entrance at the Time 100 dinner.

The RED CARPET requires strong eyes to withstand the thousands of flashes from the hundreds of cameras, and a good mood to humor the photographers' multiple demands - look here, no here, Martha look here, come on, oh Martha, what dress are you wearing, etc., etc., etc.

After the still photos, there are about a dozen TV journalists with myriad questions - Why are you here?
What are you wearing? What do you think of Barbara Walters and Star Jones? Who do you look forward to meeting tonight? etc., etc., etc.

The Chairman of Cartier, Frederic de Narp, and I found that being together was better than being alone

Once inside, the next red carpet was even more demanding - but as a guest one gets used to all the attention.

I was honored three years ago and am often asked back to attend the dinner. This year's honorees
included none other than publishing magnate Rupert Murdoch - he just added the Wall Street Journal to
his stable of newspapers.

Rupert, me, Charlie Rose and other former and current honorees.

With Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Blankfein, enjoying  a bit of
conversation. Mr. Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs, was honored this year.

This is Ambassador Nancy Brinker and me.

It was so good to see Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, and Bob
Wright, former chairman of General Electric

Mrs. Suzanne Wright and me - she was being honored with her husband for their work on autism.

Humanitarian Madeeha Hasan Odhaib of Iraq on my left, and her deputy to
my right

The powerful news couple - Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough - and me

This year's honoree, Elizabeth Gilbert, who wrote the best seller Eat Pray Love.

Jeff Bewkes, president and CEO of Time Warner Inc., and a couple of his
colleagues.

After the Time Gala, I met my friends from Paris and Los Angeles, Salli
and Michel Perrin, at Benoit, a new Alain Ducasse bistro.

Michel and I are choosing our late supper.

Oops! Michel forgot his glasses.

Kevin Sharkey and Salli - she in a stunning Yohji Yamamoto

Susan Magrino enjoying some quiet conversation after the Time Gala

My new Eva Scrivo haircut.

A terrine of beef tongue and a mustardy salad of romaine was a big favorite.

perfectly cooked asparagus with hollandaise

Perfectly crusty bread wrapped in a cloth napkin

rich foie gras with a lingonberry sauce

The lobster bisque was quite delicious

Kevin ordered the escargots - they were served in this earthenware plate.  Benoit is a wonderful bistro to try next time you're in New York City.

Comments

[Tandoori]

Stunningly beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[Tandoori]

Stunningly beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[Jon]

Hi Martha,
You looked like a million-bucks!
The "little black dress" was perfect.
Your usual beauty and self-confidence were extremely evident as you posed for these photos.
The Leo in you was on fire that night!

[Claudine]

Looks like a great event, and the hair is super cute. I need one of those escargot plates. I normally stick them back in the shell, but this way you get all that wonderful buttery garlic goodness. Thank you for sharing!

[Hillary Jordan]

Wow, you're haircut looks great!

[Sally]

Love the new hairdo. Kinda kicky and fun!!! A little lighthearted for summer.

[JRM]

Love the hair!

[lawdawg]

Martha, you look GREAT with the new haircut and red lipstick! One word: SEXY!!!

[Janet (Shabbyfufu)]

I just happily stumbled upon your blog. You look positively gorgeous Martha. I don't know if you actually read your comments, but I admire you greatly for all that you have done, continue to do and the inspiration that you to bring to all of us. Sincerely, Janet

[Sherey]

Martha...you look totally stunning...the haircut is fabulous and your makeup divine!

Your friend Salli looks wonderful, too.

[Pam from California]

I told you black was stunning on you! I love everything about you but not keen on the new do! Out of your face and eyes a little messy. I am sure I will hear flack from this from other MS bloggers but that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!
Kevin looks so handsome in his pix.
Pam from California

[Jan Erickson]

Hi Martha, What fantastic photos of the Times 100 Gala and your late night dinner at the bistro! It looks like you, Susan and Kevin had a glorious time. You look absolutely stunning in your beautiful dress and I love your new Eva Scrivo haircut! The food looks great, also. Thanks again for sharing. Jan

[Lily]

Wonderful lipstick! What is it?

[Ray Heigemeir]

Martha--bravo on your blog! Love the personal insights, and esp the pics of what you ate. I am determined to master terrines this summer, but I think I'll start with something more basic. Fab haircut, too! And I did love the lilacs of the last post. They remind me of growing up in the Hudson Valley when my mom would cut armfuls in the Spring and fill the house with them (purple and white). I bought some recently in San Francisco for my kitchen and the memories were as sweet as the scent.

[Mica]

You look stunning Martha! I miss living in NYC and love to see your photos when you are about town. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

xoxox
Mica
Miami, FL

[erin in dallas]

Thank you for taking us along for the evening! Love your new "do!"

Love, love, love your blog. It is the first I check! Have a fabulous day!

[Jennifer]

Well I agree with everyone else you looked great!

[Debra]

Hi Martha,
I couldnt wait to come here and tell you I LOVEEEEDDDDD the hot red lips! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
Now I see others agreed.
You look rested and content.
I like that.
Blessings,
Debra

[amy]

You look awesome!

[Nikki]

Love your hair! You looked gorgeous Martha!

[ShopLittleGifts]

Looks really fun! Love your dress. The escargots look delish.

[M]

Please, please, please tell us what red lipstick you were wearing. It was so stunning on you!

[Angie D]

Cute doo. Have you read Eat Pray Love? Loved the book. Was the tongue tender? My Mom fixed once when I was growing up, with some sort of a white sauce and I recall raisins. Once we found out what it was... well... most of it landed back on our plates. She never fixed tongue again.

[Gary]

Martha, you look HOT!!!!!

[rebecca]

Never under value the un-ending uses of a paper bag. I just used the bottom of one (with pinstripes) as a perfectly mitered mat behind a old postcard. Mrs T.