Our Television Wrap Party at EN Japanese Brasserie
Yesterday’s blog was all about the final taping of my television show. Today’s blog is all about the wonderful wrap party we threw to celebrate the close of our seventh season. The party was held at one of my favorite eateries owned by my friends, Reika and Jesse Alexander, called EN Japanese Brasserie, located in the West Village of Manhattan. It was a bittersweet celebration and I am deeply honored to have worked with so many extraordinarily talented individuals. I also appreciate all of your comments, concerns, and loyalty but rest assured, this show may be over, but we are working on continuing in a different format. Please be patient.
1 This was the sign at the entrance to EN Japanese Brasserie, where we celebrated our wrap party.
2 EN Japanese Brasserie is a truly authentic Japanese restaurant located in the West Village of Manhattan, offering a relaxed style of dining centered around a procession of small plates.
3 The chefs created many fabulous foods, including this hijiki seaweed and soy bean simmered in shoyu.
4 This small plate was Zenmai Piri-kara, royal fiddle ferns with a seven spice pepper.
5 From the southern part of Puget Sound - Peale Passage oysters with wakame ponzu
6 Steamed edamame soaked in dashi
7 Crispy fried chicken with aromatic sea salt
8 Odashi tomato - dashi marinated sweet tomatoes with a tosazu gelée
9 Freshly scooped tofu served with wari-joyu
10 There was a beautiful chef's selection of sushi.
11 Kait Taylor - Set Stylist, Chip Glynn - Set Decorator, Molly Maguire - Prop Stylist/Set Decorator, Barbara Fight - Producer, Broadcasting, and Anduin Havens - Supervising Production Designer, Broadcasting
12 Stephanie Fitzhugh - Promotion Director and Lenore Welby - AVP, Senior Producer holding a fun sign that Noel Rosselli - associate producer made with Martha Stewart Crafts glitter!
13 Angus Chen - Helpdesk Support Analyst, and Angelo Cardenas - Helpdesk Manager
14 Keith Greenwood - Steadicam Operator, Eric Gruszecki - Technical Director, Kevin Rhodes - Assistant Director, Joey Meade - Director, Heather Smith - Assistant Director
15 Nell O'Hara - Post Producer, Molly McGuiness - Producer, Kelly Darian - Associate Producer
16 Andrew Vella - Production Intern, Greg Jannacone - TV Editor, Matt Grossfeld - Assistant Video Editor, Paola Sierra - Field Intern
17 Simeon Guss - Head Utility Operator, Chris Cross (aka Rambo) - Camera Operator
18 I got up to speak and thanked everyone for all of their hard work these past seven years.
19 The editors put together a really fun video of seven years of outtakes.
20 Everyone was very amused.
21 Including myself. Photo: Anna Ross
22 Aaron Caramanis - Set Decorator, Dani Fiori - Stylist and cookie guru of sweetdanib.com, Tamara Dillworth - Prop Stylist/Set Decorator
23 Set Stylists Kait Taylor and Kelli Bishop
24 James Morse - Studio Operations Assistant, Josefa Palacios - Kitchen Assistant, Jake Colquhoun - Production Assistant Photo: Anna Ross
25 Justin Hawkins - Product Coordinator, Anders Groop - Production Assisant, James Morse - Studio Operations Assistant, Calia Van Dyk - Production Manager, Sonia Carbajal - Late Night Production Assistant, Chris Jensen - Studio Operations Manager, Scott Ross - Production Coordinator, Angus Chen - Desktop Support Analyst, Justin Batey - Production Manager, Jake Colquhoun - Production Assistant Photo: Anna Ross
26 Katie Lincoln - Production Assistant, Aimee Avallone - Producer, Broadcasting, Calia Van Dyk - Production Manager Photo: Anna Ross
27 Darcy Miller - SVP, Edit Director, Weddings, and Lisa Wagner - SVP, Supervising Editorial Producer Photo: Anna Ross
28 Neil Slyrik - Kitchen Intern, Josefa Palacios - Kitchen Assistant Photo: Anna Ross
29 With Joey Kola - Audience Warm-Up Artist and my nephew, Chris Herbert, who did voice overs for the show Photo: Anna Ross
30 Nora Singley - Assistant TV Chef, Meghan Coyne - Recipe Production Assistant, Courtney Knapp - Producer Photo: Anna Ross
31 One of the wonderful EN Japanese Brasserie chefs Photo: Anna Ross
32 Jennifer Sawyer - Production Assistant, Angus Chen, Angelo Cardenas, Dominique Walker - Manager, Broadcast Pricing & Planning Photo: Anna Ross
33 Justin West - Art Intern and Jackie Noble - Wardrobe Assistant Photo: Anna Ross
34 With Ashlee Romain - Audience Production Assistant, Jackie Blais - Audience Supervisor, Lauren Coppola - Audience Coordinator, Alexandra Sinclair - Audience Production Assistant Photo: Anna Ross
35 With Richard Duke and Eric Duke Photo: Anna Ross
36 With Stephanie Fitzhugh Photo: Anna Ross
37 A shot with Calia Van Dyk Photo: Anna Ross
38 With Joel Cordenner - Stage Manager Photo: Anna Ross
39 My pal, Jim Klinko Photo: Anna Ross
40 With Lucinda Scala Quinn - SVP, Exec Editorial Dir, Food & Entertaining Photo: Anna Ross
41 Dan Erbeck - Steadicam Operator, Joel Cordenner, Justin Batey - Production Manager, Max Mooney - Head Electrician Photo: Anna Ross
42 Hannah Milman - SVP, Exec Editorial Director, Crafts, and Lenore Welby - AVP, Senior Producer Photo: Anna Ross
43 Margaret Lee - TV Distribution Production Manager, Fernando Ferrari - Operations Assistant, Josefa Palacios, and Angelo Cardenas Photo: Anna Ross
44 Heather Kirkland - Administrative Manager, Special Projects, and Thomas Joseph - Assistant TV Chef Photo: Anna Ross
45 Calia Van Dyk and Joey Kola Photo: Anna Ross
46 My driver Rock Pereira, Calia Van Dyk, and Joey Kola Photo: Anna Ross
47 Calia Van Dyk and Geoffrey Darby - General Manager, Television Photo: Anna Ross
48 Joey Kola, Calia Van Dyk, Geoffrey Darby, Stephanie Fitzhugh Photo: Anna Ross
49 Mary Dubois - Audio, Joanne Logan - Studio Receptionist, Stephanie Fitzhugh, and Deb Jones - Staff Make-up Artist Photo: Anna Ross
50 Mary Dubois, Shara Kabakow - Line Producer, Calia Van Dyk, Chris Jensen, Joanne Logan, Stephanie Fitzhugh Photo: Anna Ross
51 Paul Delmiche - Senior Post Production Manager, Brian Steindl - TV Promo Editor, Kevin Rhodes - Associate Director Photo: Anna Ross
52 Analade Martinez - Security, and Joanne Logan Photo: Anna Ross
53 Aimee Avallone and Calia Van Dyk Photo: Anna Ross
54 What a great crew to work with! Photo: Anna Ross
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A great wrap party with everyone having such a fun evening!
Where do you all go from here? I know i will be keen on seeing what transpires.
Posted by: Sherey | May 11th, 2012 at 12:10 am
I loved your show so much! I hate to see it gone. But I know you are probably busy coming up with something new and wonderful and I can't wait to see it. I have to say your cooking segments are the only ones I enjoy of any cooking segments...because you always take things out of the guest's hands and correct them. It always makes me laugh. I will so miss the show. Thanks for seven years.
Posted by: Nita {ModVintageLife} | May 11th, 2012 at 5:14 am
Happy Friday Martha, What a beautiful event best wishes to you and all. The food looks delicious. I can't wait to know about your new plans. I am sure something amazing. Best of luck and success. Wish you and your family a wonderful weekend xxx
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | May 11th, 2012 at 5:36 am
Enjoyed your show very much. I didn't realize it took that many people to put on your show. I want to keep seeing you on TV; hopefully you'll be back on TV.
Posted by: janice broering | May 11th, 2012 at 5:51 am
Wow...how tall are you Martha?
Posted by: Monica | May 11th, 2012 at 5:59 am
Martha, I've been an admirer for years. Will watch for you on PBS and this website, which is excellent. You are a great role model. S.
Posted by: Sandra Sheets | May 11th, 2012 at 6:10 am
Martha, Martha, you work soooooo hard! I cringe when I hear people say you are lucky. Lucky, my butt - you have worked yours off all of your life to get where you are - what a role model! The way you handled the jail thing was exquisite - no whining and denying like all the other people in the world, just doing what needed to be done, with grace. You have been blessed Martha, and you ARE a blessing. And Joey, oh how I will miss Joey!
Posted by: Just B | May 11th, 2012 at 7:01 am
WOW you sure employed a lot of folks for this TV show - now what will happen to them all? I will watch your PBS show for sure.
Posted by: Jane M | May 11th, 2012 at 7:44 am
What a treat seeing all the great, talented people behind the scenes that made The Martha Stewart Show such a class act.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Posted by: Cindy F | May 11th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Hi Martha,
Everyone looks happy at the wrap party and not sad as if things were wrapping up for good, so good for that! It’s like summer hiatus as usual and then I can’t wait to see what you guys have been working on. I feel better already and I’m also conjuring up all kinds of images of what might be in store for us. I can’t wait to see if I’m anywhere near the mark because sometimes I am. I’ll still be watching the shows all summer long but maybe I’ll watch in the afternoon instead of at 10:00 A.M. if the shows are still on in the afternoon. Have a great weekend and thanks for today’s fun pictures! Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 11th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Say it isn't so! I will watch you on PBS, but please bring back your tv show with all the elements of home, food and garden. Thank you to all the people who have helped make the show so informative and pleasing. And especially to you Martha, come back soon!
Posted by: Linda Routhier | May 11th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Martha I enjoyed your show very much. Over the years you have been a great treacher. Although I must say I truly loved when your show was taped in your Turkey Hill home.
Posted by: Robin Quigley | May 11th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Hi Martha, That sure was a great Party for all of your terrific crew members who looked so happy and so did you! All of you work so hard to give us the best TV Shows in the world and I love watching you LIVE everyday of the week and you sharing your personal LIVING about you, your family, your pets, animals, friends, travels, etc.! You are my very special, dearest friend and I am trying to be very patient about what will happen next-a new hourly, daily show?! You are so inspiring, positive, outstanding and fantastic to teach us such wonderful things on every show, blog, magazine, books, etc.! I love learning something new everyday-thanks from the bottom of my heart! Sure hope you have another great day and a fabulous Mother's day with Alexis, Jude, and Truman and of course your fur babies F,S,&GK! Sure hope your doggies are doing even better and can't wait to hear about all of you! Thanks for sharing again my friend! Love to all, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 11th, 2012 at 9:52 am
One of the most important things you have taught us about LIVING is patience.I will always appreciate the perverance and unending work searching for the best in life to share in this blog. You are gorgeous wearing orange. Thank you.
Posted by: ann | May 11th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Martha,
I can't wait to see your new plans - looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing this blog.
Posted by: KLBrown | May 11th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Martha,
I am sad for you and the crew, but excited at the same time. Being Canadian, I am selfishly hopeful about seeing your new programming in my country. The Hallmark Channel not being aired here was an obstacle that just wasn't going to change. I was able to see clips of the show, one of the many things I'll miss is your beautiful set. The most beautiful set on television. Luckily we can all go to home depot and get it for ourselves. lol
best wishes to you and the crew.
Posted by: glen Nyhus | May 11th, 2012 at 11:10 am
It looks like you worked with a dynamic group of people. All the best at PBS!
Posted by: Andrea Dean | May 11th, 2012 at 11:55 am
So sad!!!I have been a faithful follower for years and hope you can continue.Thanks for all your wonderful shows, I have enjoyed and learned so much.I usually record and watch later because I have my grandsons and they watch their shows.I hope to continue reading your blog and watching shows.
Posted by: Karlene Wissel | May 11th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Miss Martha how I will miss your show. One of the many things I respected about your show was you kept the bar high, you respected your viewership and always put forth a high quality product. If I used one of your recipes it always turned out beautifully. Thank you for such a hallmark of excellence. I wish you and your staff and production company well. Looking forward to future successes.
Posted by: C N Boudreaux | May 11th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Hi Martha, I loved watching your show every day especially the crafts. The show with the icelandic horses was my favorite, they look like a joy to ride. I also enjoy your pets & Marc Marone so I hope your new shows will still have these things in the line up. Have a great summer & I hope to see your new shows in the fall. JoAnn
Posted by: JoAnn Pochciol | May 11th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
I am still thinking The Martha Stewart School of Living would be a catalyst for opening more doors for you and other people. I do like the idea of Martha Stewart teaching online. Colleges and universities have been doing online courses with much success. I would definately enroll as a student. Wishing you never ending success. Cheers, Thomas
Posted by: Thomas Burger | May 11th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Martha,
Sorry that the show is ending enjoyed watching and learning!!! I'm sure you will be back on tv asap,!! hopefully. Will follow your blog and buy apps and magazines and of course your books. You have enlightened my life and my home and I appreciate it.
All the best to you and yours.
Kimberly B.
Posted by: Kimberly B. | May 11th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Hi Martha,Loved your show all these years and will miss seeing you on T.V. Hopefully you will be back this Fall with a new show-Read your Blog daily and also The Daily Wag,Love your little dogs and there adventures-I will watch your new show on PBS,Love all your cooking segments,Have a great Summer,See you on PBS and Hopefully this Fall
Posted by: Fran Danville | May 11th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
I am beyond disappointed with the cancellation of your fabulous show. I have followed you for years and your television series has greatly enhanced my life. I sincerely hope you are able to simulate this formula somewhere else. In the meantime I will look forward to the PBS show. Best wishes.
Posted by: Kelly | May 11th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Martha I will Miss Seeing You Everyday@10am, All the great and Inspiring Thing's you Have Shared/Taught me through out the year's on your show. But i am Happy To Know That You will still Be Teaching A new Direction And I can Not Wait To See you Once Again In the Fall.Have A great Summer And Enjoy your Grand-Babies/Thank you for all The Memories! Love you Martha Stewart<3<3..
Posted by: Darlene Martinez | May 11th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I am so sad that your show has come to a close. I have enjoyed all your programs & feel the Hallmark is loosing a great partner. I will be waiting for your next venture. The Williamsburg PBS does not carry your cooking shows. I do hope if those shows continue I will be able to view them. I have always felt a connection with you (my family calls me Martha) because my birthday is also August 3rd. - I will miss you - who will I hae my 2nd cup of coffee with each morning.
Posted by: Terry Sisto | May 11th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Your show will be missed, by myself and many more. I am disappointed that you didn't address the end of the show on Hallmark for your fans. We have followed faithfully. We would like to know if there's anything in the future for us. You certaily don't owe us anything, but it would have been a considerate gesture.
Posted by: Pat Abelson | May 11th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Oh, how I will miss your show. I have used so many of your ideas to create numerous gifts for others. Right now, my friends call on me for "Cookie Trees" for special occasions since your show with Dani Fiori and her cookie tree creations. Additionally, I do the monthly onsies as my go to shower gifts for new babies. My entire office staff received Terrariums for Christmas after seeing the show with Tovah Martin.
Martha, Martha, Martha, what shall I do?
I will continue to scour the website, purchase anything with your name printed on it and try to carry on. You have inspired me to tap into my creative side and I truly thank you for that.
I look forward to your future endeavors and...I will wait patiently!
Best wishes and thank you for all the inspiration and creativity you have shared.
Fondly,
Tward
PS...the new cookbook is awesome!
Posted by: Tina W | May 12th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Hi Martha: I will really miss your show, but whatever endeavor you choose, I'll look forward to it. I wish your team well, they did a fantastic job! It was a fun seven years of wonderful shows and I enjoyed every one of them. Take care, enjoy the summer..and a well deserved rest. I hope to see you in the future! Take care!
Posted by: Judy | May 12th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Sorry to see this format go but will look for you in another venue! Hoping you bring your travels to your next format. The Iceland segment showing the traditions, style and food was excellent. You go girl!
Posted by: priscilla canny | May 12th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
I am so sorry to see ethe end of your show. Love "Everyday Food" and "Man Hungry" as well. Thank goodness I can stay connected through MS Living and Everyday Foods. My sister and I are huge fans, as she is older I call her Martha Stewart in Training and I am known as Mini Martha Stewart In training!!
I hope your new show includes Joey, Kevin, Lucinda and the rest of your team. Enjoy your summer off and your beautiful Granddaughter. Happy Mother's Day.
Posted by: Linda Jamieson | May 12th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Martha and team,
I will miss your show and the beautiful things that were on it. There is nothing else like it on TV (and it was the only reason I watched the Hallmark channel). Best wishes and looking forward to what is next!
Posted by: Jen | May 13th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Martha, Now what am I going to tape to watch after a long "uncreative" day at work. You will be missed! Thanks for all I've learned from you!!
Posted by: Linda | May 13th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Bittersweet...but with every end comes a new beginning! Martha you create magic with all that you touch. You have been a true inspiration to me as I blog, craft, garden,and travel through life as a mother, wife, and 6th grade teacher.
I will continue to follow what you do through your blog and magazines...know that you are a true inspiration...
Posted by: Nantucket Daffodil | May 13th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
That looks like a fun group! I wish you would show your readers the wrap party outtake video on your blog! That would be a lot of fun to see.
Posted by: Darryl Moland | May 14th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Martha I have enjoyed all your holiday shows the most and I really miss the old ones at Tirkey Hill. They made me feel so special about what I was doing at home and with my children. Yours shows gave me so many good ideas for my family and home! I cannot wait to see what you do next! Best wishes to the grandchildren!
Posted by: alice mcdonald | May 14th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
I will try to "Keep Calm and Carry On" without your daily delights, but it will be hard as I treasure your skills and show so much. (The set alone was ingenious). The funny thing is the seven years your show ran on Hallmark mirrored my time home with my baby. I was so glad she was born when your show premiered! She would bounce in her swing and we would watch. I remember the cute dog that skateboarded...It is in my home video of that day. It was challenging to transition from working woman to mom at home and seeing you made it so nice. Now my girl is enjoying first grade and we will create many projects together inspired by you. A toast to you and your gifted staff.
Posted by: Sheila | May 14th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Have I missed something?? Has The Martha Stewart Show been cancelled?? Say it isn't so!
I had the pleasure to be in the audience in early Feb. and loved it. You have such a wonderful group of people who work for you. Everyone was so gracious.
What is this about being on PBS? I need to know. I love watching The Martha Stewart Show ad will miss it so much.
Posted by: Anna | May 15th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Hi Martha, I have really missed your shows. We do not have a cable connection and I found out how addicted I was to the shows, when I could no longer see them. Here's hoping KPBS in San Diego will put your future productions in their programming schedule. Best wishes to you.
Posted by: Judy Williams | May 15th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
I am so sorry to see your show has ended. I taped your shows each day and looked forward to coming home after work and watching them. It was my way of relaxing and enjoying all the great information you provided over the years. I especially enjoyed the holiday celebrations you had over the years, especiall the Halloween segments. I hope you will find a way to come back to TV soon. Enjoy the summer with your grandkids!
Posted by: Nancy | May 19th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Selfishly, I want you to return with another show. However, as a Grandmother myself, just chill and spend MAJOR time with JUDE!
That you for letting me enjoy your MAGICAL PRODUCTIONS! BEST OF LUCK!
Posted by: Deloris Peterek | May 26th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Would like to see a show like you had several years ago gardening at your home, cooking at home, doing crafts, etc. Also the ones where you had a set and guest cooks and no audience. I prefer the simpler shows you used to do. Good luck in whatever you do in the future Martha.
Posted by: Lynn Schaar | July 30th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
Wishing you the very best. I'll be looking forward to your new adventure on PBS. Best wishes!
Posted by: CottageGirl | September 5th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
I really enjoyed your show! i'm so sorry it ended : ( Please know Im praying for you and your family. Hope to see you soon on another program!
Posted by: patty myers | October 12th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I loved your show!!! SO sad about it ending. I went to a taping 2, 3 years ago with my sister and she loved it so much! We both did! Such a beautiful set. Can't wait to see what you have in store next.
Posted by: Anna | October 14th, 2012 at 9:36 am