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It’s Happy Hour Somewhere

Pairings: Famous Grouse Whisky x Lobster Rolls

by xoJohn September 4, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Happy Friday! TO kick off this amazing holiday weekend, we’re sharing a fabulous food pairing. We are huge fans of whiskey and seafood! Luckily The Famous Grouse is mixing together Grouse & Ginger drams to pair perfectly with everyone’s favorite summer snack, The Lobster Roll. Nicola Riske, Brand Ambassador at The Famous Grouse dished on this dynamic pairing, “Whisky pairs beautifully with a lobster roll as the creamy mayo and melted butter combination with coat your mouth and then soften the alcohol on your palate. Specifically, The Famous Grouse pairs perfectly due to the zesty orange and citrus notes, which compliments the freshness of the lobster, celery and lemon already in the recipe,”

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September 4, 2015 0 comment

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE’s 9th Annual Most Imaginative Bartender Competition

by Veranda B August 13, 2015

written by Veranda B 1 minutes read

In a sea of ocean blues New Yorker’s were all gathered among the finalist of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE’s 9^th Annual Most Imaginative Bartender Competition. The competition was hosted at the posh Lavo Restaurant and Club, located in the ultra-chic high end shopping district of New York City. We were privy to the ultimate in mixology cleverly. Custom syrups, potions, unique ingredients and a little bit of sorcery, went into this one-of-a-kind cocktails. Creativity and innovation is a huge part of this competition.

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I took a moment to speak to Colin Appiah, the Senior Portfolio Ambassador with Bacardi, as I wanted to know what is was like to have the most fabulous job in the world.

August 13, 2015 0 comment

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Elevate Your Wine with Kim Crawford Gems

by xoJohn August 12, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Kim Crawford Wine has partnered with luxury home goods company ANNA New York by RabLab for a match made in “wino” heaven. The Kim Crawford Wine Gems by RabLabs is a stylish reimagining of the whiskey stone for wine. The gems were cut from naturally colored fluorite gemstone. Creator Anna Rabinowicz drew inspiration from the expressive, crisp style of Kim Crawford’s celebrated Sauvignon Blanc, finding a fun, functional way to keep sipping cool and colorful this summer and beyond. Anna expressed her excitement for the collaboration, “I am very excited to collaborate with Kim Crawford to create these gorgeous wine gems,” Anna explains. “For these designs, I selected fluorite stone – a gemstone which I’ve wanted to use for years because of its luminosity. The expressive tones of the stone beautifully complement the translucency and color of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. These wine gems transform your glass of wine into a truly extraordinary sipping experience.”

August 12, 2015 0 comment

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Spice Up Brunch With Tequila

by xoJohn August 11, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

This post is sponsored by Hornitos® Tequila

Beautiful weather, great food, and good some elements for a good weekend brunch. Luckily I live in a city where brunch locations are plentiful with many options. My friends and I often search for the best brunch spots New York City has to offer. This includes a great location, preferably on a low traffic street, and great deals, like bottomless drinks.

August 11, 2015 0 comment

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Hennessy V.S And Ryan McGinness Celebrate Limited Edition Bottle

by xoJohn August 10, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Hennessy V.S celebrated the launch of the new limited edition bottle. The bottle was created by critically-acclaimed, multi-disciplinary artist Ryan McGinness. The label is the latest in the cognac producer’s series of collaborations with internationally renowned artists, including KAWS, Futura, Os Gemêos and Shepard Fairey.

The party was held in the heart of the Meatpacking District at Highline Stages. The decor perfectly fits the illuminating theme of the night. Everything from the wall fixtures to the BOSCO photo booth, had the radiating fluorescent patterns to match the bottle.

August 10, 2015 0 comment

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8 Festive Cocktails for the 4th of July

by xoJohn July 1, 2015

written by xoJohn 0 minutes read

Another festive holiday is upon us and we’re here to quench your boozy thirst with some of our favorite cocktails. Whether you’re doing a staycation, attending a party, or having your own fete, we’ve got you covered for our picks of delicious festive cocktails.

July 1, 2015 0 comment

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Summers Are Made For Rooftop Fun

by xoJohn June 16, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

The post is sponsored by American Honey.

One of the most amazing things about living in New York City is summertime! The outdoor festivals, live music, swimming pools, picnics in the park, boat cruises, and rooftops, all just some of the things to admire about a New York summer. There is so much to do in the big apple and the amount of fun is endless. When New York finally gets some solid summer weather, I had an idea to gather some new friends and associates, whom I’ve met over the past year for a relaxing evening of fun.

June 16, 2015 0 comment

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Enjoy 60 Days of Rose at Amali

by xoJohn June 12, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

This summer, Amali (115 E. 60^th Street, between Park Ave. and Lexington Ave.) is celebrating the season’s most refreshing wines with “60 Days of Rosé”—an assortment of heat-quenching rosé specials from June 5^th – August 5^th. While the restaurant is known for its modern Mediterranean-inspired fare, “60 Days of Rosé” showcases the restaurant’s collection of more than 60 New and Old World rosés. Heralded as the most Mediterranean of all wines, dinners and wine aficionados alike can enjoy cocktails, exclusive tasting flights, house-made ice pops, and ice-cold kegs specials all featuring rosé.

June 12, 2015 0 comment

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