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The 14th Annual Hamptons Happening Benefits The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation

by xoJohn July 18, 2018

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Every year, The Hamptons Happening is among the most eagerly awaited events of the Hamptons Summer season. The benefit is a scrumptious celebration of New York’s finest cuisine, personally presented by 20 of the top chefs of the most celebrated restaurants in New York City and the Hamptons. Guests indulged their appetites for the savory and the sweet, mixed and mingled, bid on exciting live and silent auction items and danced to world-renowned bluegrass band Sheriff and The Deputy all the while collaborating to fund the quest for a cure for cancer.

July 18, 2018 0 comment

James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne Honors Marcus Samuelsson

by xoJohn August 1, 2017

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Over the weekend, we headed out to the amazing beautiful Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York for the James Beard Foundation‘s 27^th annual Chefs & Champagne summer fundraiser. One of our favorite events of the year. This year, the foundation honored multiple James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. More than 1,000 filled the outdoor tent for a night of philanthropy, music, laughs, delicious cuisines from over 35 prestigious chefs, plus endless bubbly and wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Champagne Barons de Rothschild.

August 1, 2017 0 comment

Taste

Hamptons: James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne Honored John Besh

by xoJohn July 27, 2016

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The culinary community gathered on Saturday, July 23, to honor a very special guest. Daytime Emmy and multiple James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef, author and restaurateur John Besh was the guest of honor at the 26^th annual Chefs & Champagne,an event hosted by the James Beard Foundation.

July 27, 2016 0 comment

Style

Jussie Smollett + Quincy Brown Star In Sean John Holiday Campaign

by xoJohn August 20, 2015

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Jussie Smollett and Quincy Brown star in Sean John’s Fall/Holiday 2015 ad campaign. The campaign is called Dream Big, the brand’s longstanding mantra. Be on the lookout for its debut later this month, features young influencers living out their dreams in their professional endeavors.

August 20, 2015 0 comment

Wanderlust

Kathie Lee Gifford Debuts ‘GIFFT’ Pinor Noir Rose On Board Carnival Splendor

by xoJohn July 27, 2015

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If you follow us on snapchat (xojohnxo) or twitter (@IamJohnSimon) then you would see we were at this morning’s special press event for the partnership between Carnival Cruises and GIFFT Wines. Kathie Lee Gifford boarded Carnival Splendor to officially launch her GIFFT wine Pinot Noir Rosé. The new blend joins the GIFFT Red Blend and Chardonnay that were introduced fleetwide aboard Carnival’s ships earlier this year. Pinot Noir Rosé is delicious and pairs nicely with strip steak or a hearty salad. The limited-edition Pinot Noir Rosé is 100 percent estate-grown and features ripe strawberry, raspberry, and red apple aromas to exhibit bright fruit flavors framed by crisp, juicy acidity.

July 27, 2015 0 comment

Featured The Scene

SIKI IM and Tanya Taylor Win International Woolmark Prize

by xoJohn July 22, 2015

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Last night was an exciting evening as we joined The Woolmark Company at Milk Studios in New York, where they announced the winners of the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize USA regional finals. The Woolmark Company is the global authority on wool making this a prestigious honor for nominees and winners. A host of impressive judges deliberated hours before the ceremony to pick a winner. The judging panel included Ariel Foxman, Editor-in-Chief, InStyle; Colleen Sherin, Vice President, Senior Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Eric Jennings, Vice President & Fashion Director Menswear, Home, Food & Gifts, Saks Fifth Avenue; Francisco Costa, Women’s Creative Director, Calvin Klein Collection; John Varvatos, Chairman, John Varvatos; Malcolm Carfrae, Global Head of Communications, Public Relations and Media, Ralph Lauren; Michelle Lee, Director of Americas for The Woolmark Company, Stefano Tonchi, Editor-in-Chief, W Magazine, and Steven Kolb, CEO, CFDA; selected the two winners. Honors went to designers SIKI IM and Tanya Taylor.

July 22, 2015 0 comment

The Scene

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation Family Day Recap

by xoJohn March 12, 2013

written by xoJohn 2 minutes read

Last weekend, VH1 and Parenting Magazine presented the VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s Family Day – a free, family fun day that was open to the public – at The Anderson School in New York.. The daylong festival saw over 1,400 guests and featured live performances from TBNB and Out of Ideas, both a part of the “Come Join The Band!” music school. An exciting live deejay set was performed by nine-year-old sensation DJ Fulano. A protégé of DJ Cassidy, DJ Fulano is not only deejaying around the country, but also recording a rap album and modeling for major publications and clothing brands. Congressman Jerrold Nadler was also in attendance, showing his support for the interactive music expo that gave children of all ages a stage to express their love of music, culture and creativity.

March 12, 2013 0 comment

The Scene

DIFFA to Honor Isabel & Ruben Toledo & Rick Wolf at Dining by Design

by xoJohn March 1, 2013

written by xoJohn 2 minutes read

DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS will launch its 16^th annual DINING BY DESIGN tour with 4-days of events running concurrently with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94, 12^th Ave. at 55^th Street in New York City on Thursday, March 21^st through Sunday, March 24^th. This year, DIFFA will honor two of their greatest supporters in Isabel & Ruben Toledo, famed designers and artists as well as long time board member Rick Wolf. The Toledo’s, who will receive the annual Rockwell Service Award and Rick Wolf, who will be presented with the Unsung Hero Award will be honored at the Gala celebration, this year taking place on Thursday, March 21^st as a kick-off to DINING BY DESIGN. The event will bring together some of the most talented and celebrated individuals in the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, and architecture to create spectacular, over-the-top dining environments.

March 1, 2013 2 comments

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