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Ainslie Opens in Williamsburg

by xoJohn September 11, 2019

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

South Village Hospitality, the group behind restaurants like Carroll Place, will open its doors to their newest venture, Ainslie. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the wine bar and beer garden serves up hearty Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizza. The kitchen is helmed by NYC veteran chef John DeLucie. Hailing from Puglia, Italy Erasmo ‘Mino’ Lassandro runs the wood-fired oven as a lead pizza maker. Jessica Duré, formerly with Broken Shaker, is currently overseeing the beverage program.

September 11, 2019 0 comment

Fashion

#NYFW: Academy of Art University Graduate Fashion Show

by Sandra Sokoloff September 11, 2019

written by Sandra Sokoloff 1 minutes read

Cutting their design chops, Academy of Art University students brought new perspectives to the runway in their 2020 Spring/Summer show. Unabashed and unafraid, the University’s School of Fashion designers brought a sense of exuberance and fearlessness to their individual collections. From a jumpsuit in vegan leather to a peach taffeta hourglass shaped dress, their work was inspired by their memories, observations, and questions.

September 11, 2019 0 comment

Fashion

#NYFW: Carlos Campos Spring/Summer 2020 Collection

by Sandra Sokoloff September 9, 2019

written by Sandra Sokoloff 1 minutes read

The Carlos Campos Spring/Summer 2020 collection uses bold colors, the same way a grammarian uses periods, to punctuate a thought. The designer takes fun and breezy attitude by adding pops of cyan, sapphire and midnight navy to his signature palette of blue, white and tan.

September 9, 2019 0 comment

Fashion

#NYFW: Victoria Hayes Spring/Summer 2020

by Sandra Sokoloff September 6, 2019

written by Sandra Sokoloff 1 minutes read

In the age of #MeToo, it’s empowering to see fashion that exudes an #IAm spirit. Victoria Hayes’ Spring/Summer 2020 collection does just that. From black leather hot pants to saucy midi skirts in neon yellow, fuchsia and purple, Hayes remains true to her vision to help women stand out with confidence.

Beaded embellishments and the use of midriff and thigh-high slits blend femininity with a “take no prisoners” attitude. The designer’s bejeweled garter belt and basket-ball accessories added the right mix of street style fun with red carpet and real-life looks for the woman who wants to be seen whether she’s coming or going.

-Sandra Sokoloff

September 6, 2019 0 comment

Featured Taste

Restaurant Review: Citrico

by xoJohn August 28, 2019

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Location: 681 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Cuisine: Mexican

Cost: $$

Overall: A cozy neighborhood shop for authentic Mexican eats and scrumptious margaritas.

For the last five years, family-owned Citrico has been serving authentic home-style Mexican Cuisine, in Prospect Heights. This small unassuming bistro is located a few short blocks from The Brooklyn Museum and has become a favorite among its patrons. The restaurant is known for its welcoming atmosphere and traditional recipes. Owner Noor Shikari and husband Chef Luis Dávila pride themselves on cultivating an authentic culinary experience, presenting flavors and textures found at Abuela’s (Grandmother’s) table.

August 28, 2019 0 comment

Featured Libations

Celebrating Nerai’s Wine Spectator Award

by xoJohn August 12, 2019

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Nerai was recently named one of the top 75 restaurants in NYC according to TripAdvisor. The restaurant is known for its warm hospitality, finest wines, and delicious Greek cuisines. It comes as no surprise Nerai received the first Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Of course, an achievement like this should be celebrated!

August 12, 2019 0 comment

Featured The Scene

Inside Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 61st Annual Summer Party

by xoJohn August 8, 2019

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Over the weekend, on Saturday, August 5th, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital held its 61st Annual Summer Party. The party took place on a field inside a huge luxury tent located in Southampton. The evening included cocktails, dinner, and dancing to benefit the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department, which is South Fork’s only emergency care facility, treating more than 25,000 people annually. This is one of the biggest and best fundraisers each year. The Stony Brook Southampton Hospital event has raised an impressive $1.5M+ in 2018 and $100M+ over the past 60 years.

August 8, 2019 0 comment

Tech

Escape Virtuality Opens In NYC

by xoJohn July 30, 2019

written by xoJohn 0 minutes read

Escape Virtuality just recently opened its door in the Chelsea part of Manhattan. Escape Virtuality offers one-of-a-kind experiences through their mix of virtual reality games, full-motion car-racing simulators, an interactive rock-climbing wall, multi-directional treadmills that deliver 360-degree views and Xtrematic machines that give access to 30 virtual reality games.

July 30, 2019 0 comment

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