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March 4, 2020

1 P.M. at La Grenouille

By Pari Dukovic

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Ian Isiah with Laura Lobdell, jewelry designer and La Grenouille regular (holding her dog, Foo). “Foo really loves La Grenouille," says Lobdell. "His only disappointment today was that he didn’t have his own cheese soufflé.” Photo: Pari Dukovic

The New York Establishment has lunched here since 1962. On a recent afternoon, we invited a New Guard to join them.

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Jeremy O. Harris, 30, playwright (Slave Play, Daddy), performer, and screenwriter; with Jacqueline Novak, 37, comedian and playwright. On Harris: Mais... Jeremy O. Harris, 30, playwright (Slave Play, Daddy), performer, and screenwriter; with Jacqueline Novak, 37, comedian and playwright. On Harris: Maison Margiela jacket, at maisonmargiela.com; Collina Strada bodysuit, at collinastrada.com; Rolex watch, at rolex.com. On Novak: Dries Van Noten top, at neimanmarcus.com; Cartier earrings, at 653 Fifth Ave. Photo: Pari Dukovic
“La Grenouille is from a different time. The lamps on the table were said to have been brought over from France by the original restaurant owners. Act... “La Grenouille is from a different time. The lamps on the table were said to have been brought over from France by the original restaurant owners. Actually, I read that on my phone during the meal.” —Jacqueline Novak Photo: Pari Dukovic
Lunch service at La Grenouille. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Naomi Fry, 44, writer and Bed-Stuy saloniste. On Fry: Marni dress, at 822 Madison Ave.; Chopard earrings, at chopard.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Chloé Véro, 23, model. On Véro: Dolce & Gabbana coat, at dolcegabbana.it; Isabel Marant jumpsuit, at isabelmarant.com; Joanna Laura Constantine ea... Chloé Véro, 23, model. On Véro: Dolce & Gabbana coat, at dolcegabbana.it; Isabel Marant jumpsuit, at isabelmarant.com; Joanna Laura Constantine earrings, at joannalauraconstantine.com; Lagos bracelet, at bloomingdales.com; Queenie Cao ring, at queeniecaojewelry.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
From left, Maximilian Sinsteden, interior designer and La Grenouille regular; Peter Martino, private jeweler and 40-year La Grenouille regular; and Ma... From left, Maximilian Sinsteden, interior designer and La Grenouille regular; Peter Martino, private jeweler and 40-year La Grenouille regular; and Marilyn Kirschner, editor-in-chief of lookonline and La Grenouille regular. On Sinsteden: Herno coat, at 95 Greene St. On Kirschner: Coach trench coat, at coach.com; Schiaparelli jacket and bodysuit, at schiaparelli.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Joan Sbarro, retired, but “available for all my friends who need help” (the Sbarro family sold its pizza business in 2007), La Grenouille regular. On ... Joan Sbarro, retired, but “available for all my friends who need help” (the Sbarro family sold its pizza business in 2007), La Grenouille regular. On Sbarro: Balenciaga coat, at 620 Madison Ave. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Simone Bodmer-Turner, 30, ceramic designer and sculptor. On Bodmer-Turner: Givenchy dress, at 747 Madison Ave.; Sies Marjan shoes, at matchesfashion.c... Simone Bodmer-Turner, 30, ceramic designer and sculptor. On Bodmer-Turner: Givenchy dress, at 747 Madison Ave.; Sies Marjan shoes, at matchesfashion.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Harris with Bodmer-Turner (left). Photo: Pari Dukovic
On Bodmer-Turner: Chanel jacket, at 15 E. 57th St.; Eileen Fisher shirt, at eileenfisher.com; Gabriela Hearst skirt, at neimanmarcus.com; Stuart Weitz... On Bodmer-Turner: Chanel jacket, at 15 E. 57th St.; Eileen Fisher shirt, at eileenfisher.com; Gabriela Hearst skirt, at neimanmarcus.com; Stuart Weitzman shoes, at saks.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Bridget Donahue, 39, gallerist, with Heidi Roberts, La Grenouille regular. On Donahue: JW Anderson jacket, at bergdorfgoodman.com; lagos ring, at lago... Bridget Donahue, 39, gallerist, with Heidi Roberts, La Grenouille regular. On Donahue: JW Anderson jacket, at bergdorfgoodman.com; lagos ring, at lagos.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Ajani Russell, 21, actor, skateboarder. On Russell: Louis Vuitton dress, earrings, bracelet, gold ring, and bag, at louisvuitton.com; Cartier ring, at... Ajani Russell, 21, actor, skateboarder. On Russell: Louis Vuitton dress, earrings, bracelet, gold ring, and bag, at louisvuitton.com; Cartier ring, at 653 Fifth Ave. Photo: Pari Dukovic
On Russell: Louis Vuitton shoes, at louisvuitton.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
La Grenouille regulars Peter Martino, Gigi Fisdell, Pamela Fiori, former editor of Town & Country, and Ralph Rucci, American couturier. Photo: Par... La Grenouille regulars Peter Martino, Gigi Fisdell, Pamela Fiori, former editor of Town & Country, and Ralph Rucci, American couturier. Photo: Pari Dukovic
“I’ve been coming here since I was in my 30s, two to three times a month, always with friends. There used to be a woman who was 93 years old, and she ... “I’ve been coming here since I was in my 30s, two to three times a month, always with friends. There used to be a woman who was 93 years old, and she would sit in the same seat that I love to sit in and have two martinis for lunch. I like to say we’ve earned those lunches, as women.” —Joan Sbarro Photo: Pari Dukovic
Gia Kuan, 33, downtown press maven, with Louis Fratino, 26, artist. On Fratino: Dior men suit and shirt, at dior.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
On Kuan: Miu Miu vest and shirt, at 11 E. 57th St.; Max Mara polka-dot vest, at 813 Madison Ave.; Fernando Jorge earrings, at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fi... On Kuan: Miu Miu vest and shirt, at 11 E. 57th St.; Max Mara polka-dot vest, at 813 Madison Ave.; Fernando Jorge earrings, at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.; Alexander McQueen clutch, at alexandermcqueen.com.  Photo: Pari Dukovic
On Kuan: Omega watch, at omegawatches.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Harris, left, with Novak, Donahue, and Fry. “I had like five glasses of Champagne. Me and Jackie were saying, ‘Oh, is this what power players in New Y... Harris, left, with Novak, Donahue, and Fry. “I had like five glasses of Champagne. Me and Jackie were saying, ‘Oh, is this what power players in New York do?’ ” —Jeremy O. Harris Photo: Pari Dukovic
Alison Roman, 34, cookbook author, Instagram lifestyle guru. “I’ve been here a few times to power-lunch. Generally, someone else is paying.” On Roman:... Alison Roman, 34, cookbook author, Instagram lifestyle guru. “I’ve been here a few times to power-lunch. Generally, someone else is paying.” On Roman: Gucci dress, at gucci.com; Ana Khouri earrings, at anakhouri.com; Tiffany & Co. bracelet and ring, at tiffany.com. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Ian Isiah, a.k.a. Big Shugga, 31, neo-funk musician. “I’m not from this New York; I’m from downtown. I’m going to go back and link up with the lady wh... Ian Isiah, a.k.a. Big Shugga, 31, neo-funk musician. “I’m not from this New York; I’m from downtown. I’m going to go back and link up with the lady who sat next to me. She’s a legend. Fucking genius.” On Isiah: Dries Van Noten coat, at Bergdorf Goodman, 745 Fifth Ave.; Van Cleef & Arpels choker, at 744 Fifth Ave.; Dior ring, at 21 E. 57th St.; Christian Louboutin clutch, at bergdorfgoodman.com.  Photo: Pari Dukovic
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Production Credits

  • Photographs by Pari Dukovic
  • Styling Dora Fung
  • Fashion Assistance by Becky Akinyode, Joel Parada, and Natalie Matsuda
  • Hair by Neal Pittman using Oribe, Lisa Raquel using René Furterer at See Management, and Tom Mantel for Laura Lobdell
  • Makeup by Marygene Walker using Chanel and Ashleigh Ciucci using MAC Cosmetics at See Management
  • Tailoring by Lucy Payne

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