The Hennessy Artistry Tour ended is 2010 5 city tour in NYC last night. The soiree/concert was held in lower Manhattan’s Cipriani, a major destination for high end celebrity functions. Smoke machines and lighting effects added to the air of mystery as everyone milled around the expansive ballroom waiting for the show to start.
On Thursday, March 11, 2010, Hennessy, the #1 selling cognac in the world held the NJ launch of its newest blend, Hennessy Black at the Abyss Nightclub in South Amboy, NJ. This is the first major new launch for the House of Hennessy since Hennessy V.S. was introduced in 1961. The newest member to the Hennessy family was released in select U.S. cities in 2009, and will become available nationwide in June 2010. It’s a smoother blend, not as strong as the classic, perfect for mixing in cocktails or if you’re a true Hennessy lover, straight up with no chaser.
For over 35 years Il Tinello has blessed Midtown Manhattan with its classic Italian cuisine. The west side has enjoyed a feast of handmade pasta sumptuous sauces and incredible hospitality and now that same energy has been brought to the east side. Just a few blocks from the historic Grand Central Station is Il Tinello’s 2nd location. The 75-seat dining space is in a cozy nook on 46th street. At the entrance step up a few stairs to the hostess and take in the quaint dimly lit area. We sat at a nice quiet table in the rear of the restaurant.
The Tribeca Film Festival returns to New York City from April 24 to May 5. The Tribeca Film Festival will feature 103 titles. Expect world premieres of Georgetown, The Kill, Team, Dreamland, to name a few.
The 2019 feature film selection is as follows:
U.S. NARRATIVE COMPETITION
Tribeca’s U.S. Narrative Competition showcases extraordinary work from breakout independent voices and distinguished filmmaking talent. These ten world premieres will vie for the Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Last year, the award for Best Narrative Feature went to Kent Jones’ Diane while Jeffrey Wright was awarded Best Actor for his role in O.G. Other previous films from this section include Reed Morano’s Meadowland (2015), Ingrid Jungermann’s Women Who Kill (2016), and Nia DaCosta’s Little Woods (2018).
Location: 1011 3rd Ave New York, NY 10065
Cuisine: Mediterranean American
Best Dish: The Cavatelli was outstanding. The Bolognese was rich and flavorful with tender morsels of veal and beef. We highly recommend this dish, be sure to top it with plenty of shaved Parmesan.
Cost: $$$
Overall: A modern eatery with a focus on traditional Mediterranean fare. An ideal location for an impressive date night or special treat.
Pergola’s Summer Soiree featured Petal Pops, Rosé, and Good Eats
Our friends at Pergola threw a fun soiree at their West 28th Street location in New York City. Pergola, a Mediterranean hotspot, is known for delicious food, beautiful decor, cocktails, and flavorful hookah. The party was sponsored by Moet Hennessy and featured Moet Chandon and Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc wine from Western Australia. The invite only crowd was able to beat the sweltering heat by enjoying frozen, alcoholic Petal Pops from FrutaPOP, which is made with Tito’s Vodka, Elderflower, Lemonade and Edible Flowers. The Petal Pops can be purchased from Pergola’s Adult Lemonade Stand and Garden Bar.
Grungy Gentleman debuted their his Fall/Winter 2017 collection during his NYFW: Men’s runway show at White Street NYC on Thursday. DJ Drewski of Hot 97 and Love & Hip Hop fame, spun a playlist of mixed genres while guests sipped on Hennessy cocktails before the show started. Designer Jace Lipstein showed off his many collaborations which included, Grungy Gentleman x Knicks, Grungy Gentleman x Rangers, and Indiana University collections. The looks included Grungy Gentleman x Timberland & Grungy Gentleman (available starting February 17th) x ISlides footwear, Grungy Gentleman x Mitchell & Ness hats, and Maui Jim sunglasses.
Now that summer is FINALLY here. I have put together a list of specialty cocktails that you cannot pass up on this summer. We have everything from sparkling wines and flavored vodka to rum and whisky cocktails.
Let’s begin shall we?
Chandon Summer Fling
3 oz Chandon Brut Classic
2/3 oz Belvedere Citrus
1/3 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Dash of Simple Syrup
Garnish with fresh fruit
Directions: Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a flute and top with 3oz Chandon Brut Classic.