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Celebs and dignitaries honor Carla Bruni-Sarkozy at veg hot spot Candle 79.


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Midtown Manhattan was abuzz with world leaders and royalty on Monday night. Peter Chernin and Tom Freston hosted a celebration at famed vegan eatery Candle 79 to honor Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who was also in attendance. The bash was held to recognize Bruni-Sarkozy’s work with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, an organization that raises money to prevent and treat these widespread, debilitating diseases. France’s first lady is adamantly fur-free as well. Also noshing on delectable veg cuisine was Queen Rania of Jordan, Christy Turlington, Charlie Rose, and VN contributor Kathy Freston.

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