David Patrick Columbia, Author at New York Social Diary

The Art of the Host and History in the Making

Social Diary• February 18, 2020.

Springtime in February, yesterday in New York on the holiday; plus a book reception fo Alex Hitz at Randy and Connie Jones's spectacular apartment, an... READ MORE

A Valentine’s Reverie and the value of it all

Social Diary• February 14, 2020.

A Ride Down Valentine’s Lane... READ MORE

Still very much in fashion

Social Diary• February 12, 2020.

Fashion Week in New York brings to mind a book I’ve been reading (and even more than that, looking at); Amy Fine Collins’ history, The Internatio... READ MORE

Tender Recollections

Social Diary• February 10, 2020.

A passing glance and hello in a restaurant last week revived a memory of a part time job I had at Sardi’s restaurant long, long ago; and how a pass... READ MORE

For those special occasions

Social Diary• February 6, 2020.

On these mild winter days in New York, the beat of the city goes on, such as the Frick Collection’s annual Directors Circle Dinner this past Monday ... READ MORE

There goes the neighborhood

Social Diary• February 4, 2020.

On these quieter, mild winter days the focus is on Mother Nature and the neighborhood, which in New York means Construction... READ MORE

In Thanksgiving For The Life of Nina Griscom

Social Diary• January 30, 2020.

A cold sunny day in New York marked by a beautiful funeral service at St. James’ Episcopal Church celebrating the life of a beloved friend, wife and... READ MORE

Sell sell sell! Buy buy buy!

Social Diary• January 27, 2020.

Art, antiques, connoisseurs and exhibitions are the social events highlighting this week in New York... READ MORE

Nina’s Silver Lining

Social Diary• January 26, 2020.

Remembering Nina Griscom, who left us this past Saturday afternoon after a brave and valiant endurance of ALS... READ MORE

Striving to be colorblind

Social Diary• January 20, 2020.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his memorial day, five days after the 91st anniversary of his birth... READ MORE

Capturing the core of Mario

Social Diary• January 17, 2020.

An interesting day at Sotheby’s viewing the opening of Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors; a hit show in the auction world... READ MORE

For the Good of us

Social Diary• January 16, 2020.

A New York day, and night about thriving with good ideas, And a New York minute about need... READ MORE

So you wanna be Royal?

Social Diary• January 14, 2020.

Looking over the subject of everybody’s talkin’ ... about the Prince and Meghan Markle ... and a look at their world right now... READ MORE

RECENT POSTS FROM DPC