Mina's

"Hello, old friend," Al would say as tears rush into Mina's eyes.

Red Room: Gayle Brandeis: What Did the MLK, Jr. National Memorial Leave Out? Red Room 2011

"Hello, old friend," Al would say as tears rush into Mina's eyes.

Red Room: Gayle Brandeis: What Did the MLK, Jr. National Memorial Leave Out? Red Room 2011

Rajat Parr, who was named one of 2009's top sommeliers by Food & Wine magazine, is the wine director for Michael Mina's restaurant empire.

Marie Elena Martinez: Secrets from Michael Mina's Top Sommelier, Rajat Parr Marie Elena Martinez 2010

Vickie delivered in spades, and I have her to thank for Mina's glamorous wardrobe.

Joseph Gangemi discusses the story behind his first book, Inamorata 2010

Rajat Parr, who was named one of 2009's top sommeliers by Food & Wine magazine, is the wine director for Michael Mina's restaurant empire.

Marie Elena Martinez: Secrets from Michael Mina's Top Sommelier, Rajat Parr Marie Elena Martinez 2010

Rajat Parr, who was named one of 2009's top sommeliers by Food & Wine magazine, is the wine director for Michael Mina's restaurant empire.

Marie Elena Martinez: Secrets from Michael Mina's Top Sommelier, Rajat Parr Marie Elena Martinez 2010

Although Bilal has been in touch with Mina's brother, Mirko, by phone -- and Mina even manages to reach Bilal on Simon's cell phone -- the chances of love triumphing are slim indeed.

George Heymont: Water, Water, Everywhere George Heymont 2011

"Hello, old friend," Al would say as tears rush into Mina's eyes.

Red Room: Gayle Brandeis: What Did the MLK, Jr. National Memorial Leave Out? Red Room 2011

Meanwhile, in London, Mina's father has decided to marry her off to a wealthy restaurateur.

George Heymont: Water, Water, Everywhere George Heymont 2011

Also, as it turns out, for Mina's face, as it was Vickie who found the haunting portrait of the Unknown Flapper now gracing the book's dustjacket.

Joseph Gangemi discusses the story behind his first book, Inamorata 2010