Campari sure knows how to throw a party. One of the best parties thrown during this year’s Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Campari’s Bartender Bash threw down! The event obviously was overflowing with cocktails, beginning when party-goers were waiting for the elevator and received cans of Negroni Sbagliatos, and continuing with bartenders shaking up specialty cocktails at the two bars at Gallow […]

The Kitano on Park Avenue is more than just an upscale hotel for tourists and visitors, it also has a trendy jazz lounge that brings jazz lovers some excellent entertainment. The Kitano has a great line-up of talented pianists, vocalists, and instrumental professionals, and this past weekend was not a disappointment with Ronny Whyte performing. Although Mr. Whyte does attract […]

Charlemagne, a European-American brasserie, opened up in April in the West Village. The Edwardian-inspired bistro features a quaint interior, with two windowed walls, antique brick and mahogany, along with honeycomb floors and a breathtaking restored tin chandelier. Although the restaurant is owned and operated by restaurant veteran Vanessa Recipe, it still has some kinks to work out — namely, the […]

Behold, the daiquiri. This cocktail is often synonymous with a beachy island vacation – a sweet, frozen cocktail that doesn’t really make your taste buds sing. In this month’s issue of Saveur, they delved into the history of the daiquiri, which originated in Cuba and was the drink of choice for Mr. Ernest Hemingway. The daiquiri, which is delicious in […]

Scents, especially when pleasant, can trigger a certain state of mind, and even memories.  Certain aromas can make you feel energized, relaxed, flirtatious, giddy, and confident, along with a host of other emotions. What better way to experience the wonderful world of luxurious perfumes than to taste the aromas through Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, perfectly prepared by four of the […]

Written by Travis Ballenger Ferrari—the name alone connotes a sense of class and style. You imagine yourself driving fast in a sexy car down a long and windy road to a fancy Italian restaurant where you order your lover a glass of wine–Ferrari sparkling wine, to be exact. That’s what I did Monday night, well…without the fast car and on […]

As part of the infamous Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Heering and Xante hosted The Mercedes Club Sling Fling! on Saturday evening. The cocktail-inspired evening was a night to remember. Guests indulged in Pop-Up Mercedes Style & Beauty Bars where men could receive a brush-up, shave, shoe shine or mustache trim or hand and shoulder massages and facial consultations for the ladies. […]

New York City foodies and philanthropists have something big to look forward to. City Harvest, an organization dedicated to feeding New York’s hungry, is hosting their annual Summer in the City benefit on June 19th from 7:30-10pm. The event will bring together over 30 of New York City’s best restaurants and chefs, along with wine, specialty cocktails, incredible entertainment and […]

Oh what a night! On a gorgeous Monday night attendees of ‘Wichcraft’s 10th Anniversary celebration in Bryant Park spent their night at the Southwest Porch sipping cocktails and enjoying the colorful, yet savory spread of cheeses, meats, and of course ‘Wichcraft’s delectable sandwiches! Founded in 2003 by partners Sisha Ortuzar, Jeffrey Zurofsky, and Tom Colicchio, ‘Wichcraft was born. The conglomerate […]

In the last few years, the luxury pet market has become a very lucrative consumerist niche. Thus, it is not surprising that Jocelyn Kessler’s The Secret Language of Dogs made it to print. The author is a Hollywood-based “dog psychic” who aids humans in better understanding their canine companions, and her book is a compendium of anecdotes and lessons from […]