Mixing business with pleasure! Bethenny Frankel enjoys lunch with dreamy Skinnygirl associate

She's a shrewd entrepreneur who has amassed a multi-million-dollar fortune.
But on Wednesday Bethenny Frankel got to mix a bit of business and pleasure as she lunched with her dreamy business partner.
Bethenny, who is in the midst of a bitter divorce from Jason Hoppy, was seen leaving the Lure Fishbar in New York with a big smile on her face.

Let's do lunch: Bethenny Frankel dined out with her hunky business associate Matt Hesse in New York on Wednesday

Doting daddy: Estranged husband Jason, meanwhile, took care of their daughter Bryn

She was accompanied by her associate, identified by E! Online as Matt Hesse, who looked trendy in a smart casual combo of jeans and blazer, teamed with a scarf.
A source told the website the Skinnygirl founder met with Matt to discuss expanding her brand and business empire.
The former Real Housewives of New York star, who made a guest appearance on ABC's The Neighbors on Wednesday night, looked chic in her embossed denim trousers which she paired with a white tee, black cardigan and puffy army green vest.
Dressing for the winter weather, Frankel donned a long cream scarf and tall leather boots.
Never one to go without accessories, she also flashed a bright cobalt designer handbag and matching blue bangle, as well as metal-rimmed sunglasses and a black panama hat.
Tweeting before The Neighbour aired, Bethenny encouraged her followers to tune in: 'Be sure to watch #theneighbors tonight on @abc at 8:30pm. I can't wait to hear what you think. I had so much fun!'
Bethenny guest starred on the episode Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems.

So happy! Frankel grinned from ear-to-ear after lunch at the Lure Fishbar

Street chic: The 42-year-old made a statement with her embossed trousers and bright blue bag

Not much unlike herself, she played the role of a savvy busineswoman by the name of Jill who gives Debbie Weaver (Jami Gertz) a chance to revamp her purse business.
Before the episode, Bethenny hostd a live Twitter chat to answer fans' questions. Debbie is thrilled when a tough-minded businesswoman (guest star Bethenny Frankel as Jill) offers her a chance to revitalize her purse business. Jackie jumps in to help, but her negotiating skills work a little too well, and they're soon in way over their heads trying to produce an impossible number of purses.

"The Neighbors" stars Jami Gertz as Debbie Weaver, Lenny Venito as Marty Weaver, Simon Templeman as Larry Bird, Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Clara Mamet as Amber Weaver, TIM JO as Reggie Jackson, Ian Patrick as Dick Butkus, MAX CHARLES as Max Weaver and ISABELLA CRAMP as Abby Weaver.
'I cannot tell you how thankful I am for you all watching and supporting me. xo,' she gushed, but this certainly won't be her first on-camera gig, aside from her reality roles.

Big day: 'Be sure to watch #theneighbors tonight on @abc at 8:30pm. I can't wait to hear what you think. I had so much fun!' Bethenny tweeted

She has put her acting skills to the test on Z Rock in 2009, Wish Me Luck in 1195 and Hollywood Hills 90028 in 1994.
The bubbly brunette is also in talks to renew her syndicated talk show Bethenny.
Meanwhile estranged husband Jason was spotted out in NYC on Wednesday with their two-year-old daughter Bryn.

Get ready! Bethenny posed on set of ABC's The Neighbors which aired on Wednesdays nigh