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Girls night out with Smirnoff


Tuesday night I joined The Glam Network and Smirnoff for a much needed girls night out. Hosted at the NYC nail salon, tenoverten we we’re treated to makeovers, mani + pedi’s, massages, tarot card readings, a sushi dinner and an assortment of cocktails using Smirnoff’s new Sorbet Light vodka. Available in three flavors, Mango Passion Fruit, Lemon and Raspberry Pomegranate, Smirnoff had a list of specialty cocktails using their new infused vodka line. I opted to try all three and while I was impressed by the light refreshing taste of them all, hands down their Smirnoff Sorbet Light Mango Passion Fizz cocktail was my favorite (Note the recipe: Mango Passion Fruit Smirnoff Sorbet Light, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar, Club Soda or Basil Leaves). It may just be my new summer drink!

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No girls (or shall I say ladies…) night out would be complete without a gal pal to enjoy it with. I was fortunate to bring one of my favorite makeup artists and good friend, (we used to work at NARS together) Jenny Smith! Sitting in a-joining mani/pedi stations, catching up on life, while getting our nails done reminded me of High School — only this time it came with alcohol. New rule,

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Triscuit Tasting with Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirto

Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito, Triscuit

Guess what? Triscuit, the infamous salted wheat snack, has launched a new line of brown rice crackers, now available in 5 different flavors. To celebrate, the brand partnered with celebrity chef and Now Eat This! author, Rocco DiSpirito, in

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Midtown’s Hidden Gem: Tommy Bahama Opens NYC Restaurant

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As someone who has meetings all over the city, I find Midtown Manhattan to be a particularly troublesome place to find not-to-stuffy restaurant, that isn’t a pub or fast food. Until now. Island lifestyles fashion brand, Tommy Bahama recently took over the corner of 5th Avenue and 45th Street opening a clothing store, bar and restaurant. Enter through the narrow bar and head upstairs where the restaurant opens

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Save the Date: Village Voice Choice Eats March 19th

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The Village Voice‘s sixth annual tasting event, “Choice Eats” 2013 will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the 69th Armory on Lexington Avenue. This annual foodie event boasts

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Green Mountain Coffee Launches Cafe Escapes #IndulgeAnytime

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Coffee extraordinaires, Green Mountain Coffee recently launched Café Escapes, an indulgent line of sweet coffee alternatives that conveniently fits in their signature Keurig machine. Last night, I joined the brand and GLAM for a private tasting and sampled each of their delicious flavors, including Cafe Caramel, Cafe Vanilla, Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa, Chai Latte and Cafe Mocha. One sweeter then the other, it felt more like

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Roger Federer Named Moet & Chandon New Brand Ambassador #MoetReveal

17-time grand slam winner, tennis superstar, Roger Federer can now add first-ever global brand ambassador for Moet & Chandon to his list of accolades. “It’s more than just an honour to be Moët & Chandon’s brand ambassador, it’s an invitation to be part of a very glamorous tradition,” says Federer. “Moët & Chandon has always been the champagne of international trendsetters and I’m proud to be part of a brand that is as dedicated to the pursuit of excellence as I have been throughout my career.

Well the hunky trendsetter seems like a perfect match for the iconic champagne brand (which has been around since 1743). Go behind the scenes of Federer’s photo shoot with stylemaking photographer Patrick Demarchelier as he shares his thoughts on his new role in representing Moet & Chandon:

What do you think of the new partnership? Tweet @Moet using the hashtag #MoetReveal.

Antica Pesa Opens in Williamsburg

Straight from the Trastevere district of Rome (which incidentally when I visited over the summer I was told is the Williamsburg of Rome), the family owned restaurant, Antica Pesa (which has been around since 1922!), has opened it’s second location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you love authentic, el denti Italian food add Antica Pesa to your list of must tries.

Dim lighting, great wine, the restaurant was buzzing last night with Italiens and Manhattanites alike. The decor was just enough model meets rustic to give the room a homey feel and

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Food Network Wine & Food Festival hits NYC #NYCWFF

What a great weekend to eat and drink the days away. Aside from the gorgeous weather, the Food Network hosted their annual New York City Wine & Food Festival (which happened 10/11 – 10/14). It is the only festival in New York to bring together both legendary culinary icons from around the globe and America’s most beloved television chefs.

This year marks their fifth anniversary and, once again, 100% of the net proceeds benefit the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength®—to date they have raised over $5 million to help fight hunger!

In the course of 4 days, Wine & Food hosts 120 private events all around the city, including their signature Grand Tasting event which is hosted in a large expo hall (this year it was at Pier 57) and is filled with the greatest chefs, restaurant owners, winemakers, spirits producers and personalities of the food world.

As you enter the Grand Tasting, you receive a wine glass which you then proceed to fill (and refill and refill) while

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Lucky Chengs relocates to Times Square

Infamous Drag Queen Cabaret Restaurant, Lucky Chengs has relocated from the East Village to Times Square! Last night, we celebrated the soft grand opening with drinks, drag performances and custom made Rated R balloon hats! Whether you’re planning a birthday party, bachelorette event or an intimate dinner with a live cabaret performance by some of the most dazzling Drag Queens, Lucky Chengs is a one-of-a-kind experience and place to go for a drink or dinner.

{Who can resist a photo op with some of Lucky Chengs finest drag queens!}

{A round of applause to Lucky Chengs amazing owner, Hayne!}

This is what you’re in for if you go!! A live cabaret performance… (If you have issues loading the video, view it here: http://viddy.it/R1JxHW)

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NYC’s TOY Opens Oyster Bar

Last week, PC joined NYC hot spot, TOY for the opening of its Oyster Bar, an intimate extension to the popular restaurant off the lobby of the Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC Hotel. Perfect for the “after work” crowd and get this oyster lovers, they have a special for $1 Oysters from 4pm-7pm!

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