#SPOTTED: STAR-STUDDED NEW YORK WEEKEND

We weren’t planning to visit New York City for a bit but temptation got to us. We really should be resting after a draining TIFF and what seemed like an endless series of weddings. Rest can always wait as NYC was the place to be this weekend with New York Comic Con, Paley Fest, New York Film Fest, Taylor Swift on Saturday Night Live and more going on in tandem. We don’t know how New Yorkers even function with all that excitement going on!

We came with no real agenda but came out exceedingly-pleased about our weekend!  It was beyond amazing. We keep doting on it, but 2019 will go down as our best year yet.

 

Wait till you see our sightings!

 

We, like the rest of Toronto, cannot wait for the arrival of EATALY, an upscale Italian grocer/eatery and all-around Foodie Heaven. New Yorkers are blessed with two locations and it was a joy having our morning coffee and pastries there.

 

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Good morning, from #NewYork. Here for a quick minute. 🗽

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This was our first visit ever to New York Comic Con, held at Jacob Javits Center, which was endless energy…  it was  amazing seeing how precise some of the Cosplay was! We are overjoyed finally to meet Marvel Cinematic Universe stars and acting veterans, Paul Rudd and Benedict Wong! They were beyond nice and we love seeing Rudd back with his signature hair again.

 

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I❤#PaulRudd. #NYCC #NYCC2019

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Two #Wongs make a right. ☑ #BenedictWong #NYCC2019 #NYCC

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Some next-level #Cosplay at #NYCC! #NYCC2019

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This year marks the 57th edition of the New York Film Festival and while many of the films screening there had done the rounds at TIFF ’19, it was so cool see New Yorkers get excited about them too. Films like Marriage Story and Parasite came out with raves just like in Toronto and they were lucky to see some Cast we didn’t get to see last month. Our highlight was getting to see ScarJo and having her throw you guys a wave! 👋 So cool Greta Gerwig came too to support Baumbach! We have a feeling this power couple will have competing Oscar contenders this Award season, she with Little Women. Just a reminder, these embedded albums can be scrolled-through by hovering right them and tapping on the arrow.

 

#NYFF: Hi! 👋 From #ScarlettJohansson and me. #MarriageStory pic.twitter.com/Tdh4VZx1bQ

— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) October 5, 2019

 

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#NYFF: Filmmaker #NoahBaumbach and Cast attend the Premiere of his acclaimed Drama, #MarriageStory. In-attendance were: his partner #GretaGerwig, #AdamDriver, #ScarlettJohansson, #LauraDern, #JulieHagerty, #RayLiotta, #AzhyRobertson + #WallaceShawn.

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#NYFF: #Parasite continues to gain momentum as Frontrunner for Best International Feature Film at the #Oscars and even a Dark Horse for Best Picture. Director #BongJoonHo and stars #SongKangho, #ParkSoDam +#ChoiWooSik were in attendance for the first of two screenings at #NYFF2019. 🇰🇷

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We adore Mary-Louise Parker and she is getting lots of acclaim for her work on Broadway in The Sound Inside. Loved getting to meet her finally!

 

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#Broadway: Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner #MaryLouiseParker stars in Adam Rapp’s #TheSoundInside, playing at #Studio54 for an 18-week engagement. The #Weeds star is winning critical acclaim for her work alongside #WillHochman in this Play about a mysterious favour.

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Paley Fest celebrates Television, giving fans a chance to attend some intimate panels. We were lucky enough to catch the stars of AMC‘s The Walking Dead attending their panel.

 

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#PaleyFest: The Cast of #TheWalkingDead. In attendance: #NormReedus, #DanaiGurira, #CaileyFleming, #JoshMcDermitt, #RossMarquand + Showrunner #AngelaKang.

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It isn’t a New York visit without Saturday Night Live and this weekend’s taping was extra special with a star-studded list of guests seeing Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge host with musical guest, Taylor Swift! You won’t believe who came out to watch!

 

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About as close as I could get to #TaylorSwift x #JoeAlwyn, #Lovers! #NYC #SNL #SaturdayNightLive

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#SNL: So this happened! A selfie with icon, #StevenSpielberg! He was in-attendance at the taping and afterparty.

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#SNL: Some famous faces showed-up to the taping of tonight’s show including #BrendonUrie or #PanicattheDisco, #JonathanGroff, #CatrionaBalfe, #DiannaAgron, #KaitlynDever + #DylanOBrien. #SaturdayNightLive

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#SNL: The new generation – #CecilyStrong, #AidyBryant, #BeckBennett, #BowenYang, #MikeyDay + #AlexMoffat. #SatirdayNightLive

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We couldn’t resist a visit to scenic Belmont Park! We are so happy to have found a gap in our day to see their star-studded card of racing including the Grade I Joe Hirsch Turf Classic and Champagne Stakes too!

Guess where I am?? @TheNYRA pic.twitter.com/zNRpjxjVIE

— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) October 5, 2019

 

 

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I’ve always got time for #BelmontPark! Every visit is like a warm hug. A thrilling afternoon of races. Amazing seeing #TizTheLaw stamp himself a #BreedersCup contender in the #ChampagneStakes; #Arklow take the #JoeHirschTurfClassic, edging-out Canadian great #ChannelMaker; and #NeptunesStorm take the #HillPrince Stakes! #NYRA #Thoroughbred #HorseRacing

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We love always trying new things and BIBBLE AND SIP stamped itself a new favourite and we cannot wait to go back for their Hong Kong-inspired pastries and superb coffee.

 

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Gorgeous, innovative and delicious Hong Kong-inspired pastry delights at #BibbleandSip. New York City truly has my heart and I love most that this is integrated right into the heart of the City with a mix of people trying it. Phenomenal Caramel Bourbon Latte. That beautiful creation bottom right is called the Milk Tea Cloud, a house specialty. ☁

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…and Shake Shack, you need to come to Canada, already!

Never a letdown. pic.twitter.com/vNGgGzDD5v

— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) October 4, 2019

 
Till next visit! Love you, New York! 🗽
 
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)