The Carlyle – Bit of SMU
In New York, where else would you see three generations of beautiful women from Portland, Oregon, all with SMU connections, than at The Gallery at the Carlyle! Not pictured is their son and brother, an SMU student, and me, who also has degrees from SMU. And joining us for a moment, seated next to another woman with an SMU graduate degree, is Dimitrios Michalopoulos, the famous general manager of Bemelmans Bar. It is amazing to watch Dimitrios work the room with power, grace, elegance and an enchanting smile. Responsible for one of the most popular bars in New York, often with over an hour long line to get in, it takes a maestro to coordinate the celebrities, the rich and powerful, the hip and the beautiful, and ensure a lovely time is had by all. Besides his expertise in organizational behavior, he is a chemist at heart. Chemistry, his best subject in school, comes into play with the signature drinks he creates – the gin martini-inspired cocktail Bemelman’s Confidential – quickly comes to mind. The Gallery, with music spilling out of Bemelmans Bar, is my favorite place in New York because it attracts the most interesting residents of the city, and lovely guests from around the country, and often those with SMU or Dallas connections.
On another note, the same evening, I was able to say goodbye to my favorite hotel managing director, Marlene Poynder, who was departing the next day to her final career post in her native Australia. Marlene was always a delight and The Carlyle radiated her warmth and professionalism. *The Carlyle – Bit of SMU
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