It’s Happy Hour Somewhere
Tamer Mahmoud, the former Director of Operations for The Lure Group, and Ron Rodrigo, owner and operator of Rated R management own Lost Spirits, which opened in November 2022. The new hotspot to the neighborhood is a high-energy cocktail bar with all of the glamour of the past, and a Prohibition Era 1920s-inspired drink menu. We stopped by for a fun-filled night with our fellow media professionals. The invite-only group enjoyed signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Lost Spirits has a very sophisticated menu, which includes signatures and classic cocktails, wine, beer, and small plates utilizing locally sourced produce (from Union Square Market).
New York City is never lacking in the holiday spirit. From the Rockettes and Rockefeller Center to Christmas Markets and stunning window light displays, it is a city filled with magic. After trekking around the city and taking in the sites, stop by the restaurants below that take festive to a new level for some bites and drinks.
One of our favorite liquor brands, I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey partnered up with Bronx-based culinary collective, Ghetto Gastro to bring the last leg of their multi-city pop-up experience, Harper House’ to New York City and help fight against food insecurity.
Zuma New York is one of NYC’s hottest spots and is known for its authentic and modern Japanese food. The restaurant has teamed up with the world-famous COYA brand. is an award-winning luxury lifestyle brand, known for delivering an unforgettable Latin American experience across the globe. The ritual experience brings melodic techno music, dancing, and cocktails together with inspiration from Aztec culture to instantly transport guests from Manhattan to the vibrant tribal festivals of Peru.
Curamia Tequila is a new Blanco tequila made from all-natural and 100% blue agave, which makes it one of the smoothest and cleanest we’ve ever tasted. Curamia Tequila was founded by Dafna Mizrahi, an accomplished chef originally from Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico, Curamia. Dafina reflects on her journey with Curamia, she shares “Sipping Curamia for the first time was an unforgettable experience for me because it truly is unlike any other Tequila I’ve tasted. It is a testament to what our brand is all about: Tequila made exceptionally well with authenticity at its core and respect for the Mexican land, its traditions, and the culture”.
Madame X aka Madonna performed a selection of songs from her concert film ‘Madame X,’ as well as classics including ‘La Isla Bonita’ and ‘Like a Prayer,’ accompanied by multi-hyphenate musician Jon Batiste with his band for an intimate crowd of friends and fans at Ginny’s Supper Club in Harlem, NY, with signature cocktails by Belvedere Vodka.
Last night, the Whitney Museum of American Art hosted its annual Art Party with co-chairs Olivia Palermo, Nigel Sylvester, Michael Carl, Micaela Erlanger, and artist Jamian Juliano-Villani. Art Party proceeds benefit the Whitney’s Independent Study Program and other education initiatives.