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On Thursday, Oct. 26, the 10th Anniversary Art of Cooking Gala at Hudson Mercantile celebrated the first decade of The Sylvia Center’s work teach healthy cooking skills to residents of underserved New York City communities by raising 5,000 for the nonprofit – new record for The Sylvia Center’s (TSC) annual fall gala. To date, TSC has worked with about 20,000 students, was established by Liz Neumark, founder, and CEO of Great Performances, the sustainability-oriented New York City catering company, which has been serving distinguished corporations, non-profit organizations, cultural institutions and private clients for since 1980.

The evening honored Joe Ravitch, co-founder, and partner of The Raine Group, who has supported The Sylvia Center since its 2007 inception and recognized The Sylvia Center’s community program partner, ExpandED Schools. The evening saluted TSC’s growth from serving just 200 students in 2007 to working with some 2,254 in 2017. Proceeds from the Gala will prepare TSC to serve more students over the next decade with the expansion of its Teen Apprentice Program, which will equip more youth with the skills to lead healthier and productive lives. 

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Laughing Affairs, founded by comedian Felicia Madison, presented Laughercise, an innovative lunchtime comedy show, at the West Side Comedy Club located at Playa Betty’s restaurant in New York City. The Laughercise series avoids the traditional late night environs of comedy clubs, instead of treating guests to a one-course meal, dessert, and glass of wine in the afternoon as both up-and-coming and veteran comedians take to the stage. Laughercise’s times and locations are perfect for comedy fans seeking laughs outside of the traditional late night, male-dominated clubs.

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Last week, we stopped by the New York City’s 21 Club where Philanthropist Dianne Bernhard celebrated the launch of Judge Frederik Block’s new book, Race to Judgement. Race to Judgement is a realistic fiction thriller based on high-profile cases and characters including Gambino mob boss, Peter Gotti, former Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson, and the Crown Heights riots and others that the Judge encountered during this 23-years on the bench. After reading a few chapters, we loved learning about the inner knowledge of the justice system as well as the books sly humor, and memorable characters. 

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Hennessy Toast Celebrity Stylist, Darius Baptist

by xoJohn

Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Toast honored fashion stylist and creative director Darius Baptist. Baptist was born to style. For well over a decade he has been one of the most sought-after stylists and image consultants the industry has to offer. With a motto of “Style is what you make it”, Darius has built a diversified client base within the realms of music, fashion, entertainment, and advertising.

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Review: Ms. Yoo

by Desha Winborne

Location: 163 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002

Cuisine: Korean American

Best dish: Tteok N’ Cheese is one of the best items on the menu. It is filling and hearty with a buttery top and creamy cheesy center.

Price: $$

Overall: The atmosphere and locale make this an ideal date and adults only dinner choice. The menu offers enough unique and familiar items to appease even the most diverse group.

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Today, American children are in the midst of an unsettling crisis because they are not being provided with the skills to eat and cook healthy. More than fifteen million children face hunger and, according to the Center for Disease Control, “one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese.”  In low-income communities, children “are becoming obese at rates higher than the national average” and “40% of children in African American and Hispanic communities are overweight or obese.”  Additionally, those who are faced with these conditions are “at risk for asthma, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic health conditions.”  Fortunately, the non-profit organization Common Threads has made it their mission to teach children, families, and educators how to cook for life.

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8 Spooky Halloween Events Happening in NYC

by xoJohn

 

  • The Devil’s Birthday Bash at The Roof – 10/27, starts at 9pm

Come celebrate all of your sins at The Roof on Friday, October 27th at 9pm. Themed costumes are strongly encouraged and Chazz Rockwell will be spinning all night. Tickets are not being sold, but table reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for groups of 6 or more.

 

  • Zombie Prom at Mr. Purple – 10/27, starts at 10pm

Mr. Purple is hosting a Zombie Prom themed Halloween party on Friday, October 27th at 10pm. Your deadliest formal attire is strongly encouraged and DJ Danga will be spinning all night. Can you think of a better way to celebrate Halloween than with 360-degree breathtaking views of the city? Didn’t think so…so join us for Mr. Purple’s Zombie Prom – it’ll be a night to dismember!

 

Street Taco is going all out for Day of the Dead, offering food and beverage specials throughout the week, plus one big night full of deadly fun over the weekend.
Saturday, Oct. 28th:

  • Street Taco will be decked out in Day of the Dead decorations
  • DJ MK spinning all night
  • Costumes highly encouraged!

Oct. 28th-Nov. 2nd:

  • Pig Head Carnitas Taco offered for $5 special (pig head carnitas, chicharrones, avocado crema, onion, serrano salsa, cilantro)
  • Drink specials of Blood Orange Margarita ($8) and Witches Brew Sangria ($6) both offered

LIMITED TIME – Oct. 31st-Nov. 2nd: Dia de los Puercos

  • Large Format DIY Pig’s Head Dinner Fiesta – Roasted succulent Half Pig’s Head served with Corn Pops, Salsa, Accoutrements, and Churros! $150 total (not including tax and gratuity) Beverages not included. Feast serves 4-5 people
  • Secured reservations required with 72 hours notice and credit card available at 7pm and 9pm ONLY with 2 seatings per time slot, per night!
  • Inquiries, Questions, and Reservation requests email: info@streettacony.com

 

  • “The Deuce” Halloween Edition at Rosewood Theater – 10/28, starts at 10pm 

Rosewood Theater is throwing “The Deuce” Halloween Edition: The Ultimate Pimps and Harlots Party on Saturday, October 28th beginning at 10pm. Bask in eerie thrills and party like there’s no tomorrow while the DJ spins top hits and mashups. And for the party fiends with even more sinful tastes, VIP tables and bottle packages will be offered and a free drink goes to everyone dressed in theme. Tickets can be purchased here.

Bodega Negra’s favorite Monday night Mexican dinner party will take on a spooky twist Monday, 10/30. The boozy weekly suppers, held at Bodega Negra in the Dream Downtown hotel, are spiked with variety acts like fire-breathers, burlesque performers in Dia de los Muertos makeup and a tabletop dancer who prances to the Champ’s “Tequila.” They are hosting a costume contest for the night where the top three costumes will win some loco prizes. PLUS, special Halloween offerings – Don Huevo Orange dessert ($16), with all the flavors of an ice cream sundae, Bodega Negra’s Don Huevo has a delectable dome-shaped dessert hiding inside its white chocolate dome. After the server pours hot modelo caramel sauce on top, the dome melts open like a flower to reveal a dark chocolate molten cake topped with a scoop of horchata ice cream. Also their Loco Halloween cocktail with activated charcoal with an orange salt rim and dehydrated pumpkin garnish.

  • Halloween Party at The VNYL – 10/31, starts at 8pm

Spells & Curses (a band!) performing in the main room. Special $10 cocktail called Black Sclera (including Activated charcoal, beet juice, and more!)

 

Rosewood Theater is paying tribute to legend Hugh Hefner Tuesday, October 31st beginning at 9pm with their RIP Hef Tribute Party. Playboy’s 50th Anniversary Playmate of the Year Colleen Shannon will DJ the night alongside playmates Kyla Collins, Aimee Rose and Konstantina Gianni. VIP tables and bottle services will be available through reservations.

 

  • New York’s Village Halloween Parade – 10/31, starts at 7pm

Every year, 50,000 folks parade up Sixth Avenue—decked out in some of the City’s scariest, most inventive and most hilarious costumes—while numerous live bands complement the ghoulish revelry. Show up with a creative costume of your own and join the parade (but note that a costume is a must to march!), or stick to your civvies and take in the spectacle from the sidelines. Marchers line up on Sixth Avenue between Canal and Spring Streets. The parade gets rolling at 7pm and heads north up Sixth Avenue to 16th Street. For more information, check out their website.

Happy Halloween!

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Crown Royal the premier purveyor Canadian Whiskey chose New York City’s Shop Studio as the perfect location for the coronation of the King of Flavor, J.B Smoove. This coronation marks the second year of partnership for Crown Royal and J.B. Smoove. Last year J.B Smoove collaborated on the launch of the Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whiskey. This year with the launch Crown Royal Regal Apple Flavored Whiskey, a King was born. Crown Royal shows off their fun-loving side and irresistibly delicious side of whiskey with a spirited campaign, titled “Crown Royal Regal Apple: The Musical.”

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