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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Adele Nino’s Mandarin Oriental Luncheon Honors Dr. Lyda Lindell

Adele Nino hosted one of the season’s most elegant private gatherings at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City — a luxury VIP luncheon overlooking Central Park and Columbus Circle, welcoming Florida super doctor Dr. Lyda Lindell, CEO of UrBestNow, on her visit from Tampa. Small world: Dr. Lindell is a dear friend of longtime Tampa Bay friends Julie and Steve Weintraub of Gold and Diamond Source International.

The exclusive afternoon gathered royalty, philanthropy leaders, cultural figures, and celebrated guests in a setting of understated sophistication. Adele Nino impressed with her celebrated philanthropic vision and remarkable business sense — friends in the room described her as fabulous in unison, admiring her grace, leadership, and gift for uniting influential figures from multiple worlds.

A royal guest list

The luncheon honored Dr. Lindell with a personalized three-course prix fixe, the menu greeting her with “Welcome to NYC Dr. Lyda Lindell” — a thoughtful touch that set the tone under the direction of Executive Chef Sylvain Delpique.

Among the distinguished guests: HSH Princess Tina Radziwill, bringing European elegance and royal distinction; Silvia Frieser, CEO of the Viennese Opera Ball, recognized internationally for her cultural and philanthropic leadership; and Countess Di Palma with her daughter, celebrity actress Julianne Michelle, president of Mommy’s Heart charity, whose presence reflected the afternoon’s charitable spirit. H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe confirmed the gathering’s standing, describing it as definitely the luncheon of the year.

The Delpique menu

The culinary presentation matched the company. Starters included hamachi crudo with peppadew, cucumber, serrano chili, and bergamot dressing; an iceberg salad with Bayley Hazen blue cheese, pastrami bacon, confit tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and crispy shallots; and charred bell pepper romesco with ricotta, smoked paprika, Marcona almonds, mint, and pickled mustard. Mains ranged from roasted chicken with celery root, whipped potato, and lavender truffle jus to branzino with Swiss chard and olive-peppadew relish, pappardelle with lamb ragu and stracciatella, and vegan tofu masala with saffron basmati rice. Dessert closed the afternoon in style: baba au rhum with mango tartare and yuzu curd, classic New York cheesecake with confit lemon and morello cherry-balsamic sauce, and palet d’or with Mexican dark chocolate mousse and fleur de sel.

As conversations continued above Columbus Circle, the afternoon became a portrait of modern society entertaining at its highest level — elegant, intimate, charitable, and deeply personal. Adele Nino created exactly the kind of gathering that remains rare even in New York: influence, generosity, and hospitality coming together with complete natural ease.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Julianne Michelle Hosts Mommy’s Heart Charity Shopping Event with Prince Mario-Max and VIP Guests

On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, an address disclosed only upon RSVP, Mother’s Day arrived early — and with a purpose. Actress Julianne Michelle hosted an elegant charity shopping afternoon for Mommy’s Heart, the nonprofit supporting abused parents and children, joined by a host committee that included H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, Leslie Barrett, Bumi Sirotka, Joseph Fichera, and Nadira Saban.

Guests arrived between four and eight in the evening to soft florals and a calm, curated room. The featured collection came from T.TANDON, whose modern designs gave the afternoon its fashion center of gravity — and every ticket included a shopping voucher, so browsing naturally became buying.

Twenty percent with every purchase

The philanthropic engine was simple and direct: twenty percent of all sales went to Mommy’s Heart. Each purchase doubled as a contribution, a model that treats luxury and compassion as partners rather than opposites.

The supporting cast of brands reinforced the tone. L’Occitane en Provence and Lush brought beauty and wellness; Eros Flowers NYC shaped the room’s floral identity; WinesToGo NYC Wine and Spirits, McCabes Wine and Spirits, and Serafina kept glasses filled; Sojourn Social added a community-driven current to the guest list.

A voice for children

Prince Mario-Max used the occasion to press a point close to him: children need stronger advocates and louder voices. His remarks landed squarely on the organization’s mission — events like this one, he suggested, are platforms for awareness as much as fundraising.

Timed just ahead of Mother’s Day, the afternoon invited guests to hold two ideas at once: celebration of motherhood, and responsibility toward mothers and children facing hardship. By every account in the room, it succeeded — style, community, and advocacy moving in step from the first arrival to the last goodbye.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.