As the owner of the Upper East Side’s upscale Lowell Hotel since 1982, Lebanese-born developer Fouad Chartouni is known for his take on luxury. At the Lowell, which is gearing up to celebrate its centennial in 2027, the hotel suites far outnumber the rooms. The same is true for a luxury resort-style spec house that […]
He’s making gravy. Five years ago, PJ Monte started bottling, hand-labeling and selling his family’s red sauce around local restaurants and specialty stores, earning him the moniker “Sauce Boss.” Now, he’s really cooking. Monte’s Fine Foods Family Recipe Tomato Sauce is available in hundreds of retailers nationwide, and Monte is promoting himself by cruising around […]