Last night, New York City was chilly but at Soho Cigar Bar, the atmosphere was warm, cozy, and inviting as the Cigar hotspot celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Soho Cigar Bar began as Circa Tabac and has the vibes of a 1920’s speakeasy with plush leather furnishings and art deco inspired décor. Over 150 guests packed the bar where everyone indulged in the finest cigars, signature cocktails, delicious food, and top-notch service. Even owner Lee Ringelheim and GM Michael Dounoulis, who is the only certified Cigar Sommelier in the state, greeted guests and made sure everyone was having a good time.
Nightlife
Harrys of London’s New York City flagship hosted an invitation-only holiday party, “Harrys of London Bar” to celebrate the festive season and the introduction of the Fall/Winter 2018 Collection to New York City’s fashion scene. “Harrys of London Bar”, a spin on a London private club, was a holiday shopping experience celebrating the contemporary British footwear brand as the shoe fit for New York City’s high society.
LuisaViaRoma Celebrates First U.S. Hybrid Collaboration at Spring Studios
Established in 1929, LuisaViaRoma is one of the most prominent online luxury destinations and now consumers can shop their collection at their first ever U.S. pop-up retail shop. To celebrate this special occasion, LuisaViaRoma threw a fabulous party at Francesco Costa’s Spring Place. The evening was co-hosted by models Shanina Shaik, Devon Windsor, Lorena Rae, Georgia Fowler, and Megan Williams. The room was filled with fashion enthusiasts and longtime LuisaViaRoma fans.
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Hosts 2018 Collaborating for a Cure Benefit Gala
One of our favorite organizations, The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), held their annual Collaborating for a Cure Benefit Dinner & Auction at Cipriani Wall Street. This marks 21 years of the charitable event. The annual gala raised approximately $2.5 million to support the SWCRF “Invest in Research” efforts that fund highly collaborative research projects focused on eradicating cancer. No snowstorm could keep guests away, including us, as the room was filled with hundreds of people. The gala encompassed 80% personal purchases and 20% purchases from corporations, whereas the other 14 fundraising events saw a turnout comprised of 20% personal purchases and 80% corporate purchases.
Location: 401 East 76th Street, New York, NY, USA
Cuisine: British Pub
Best Dish: The salmon burger was absolutely superb. The close runner-up was the succulent Lamb Shank.
Cost: $$$
Overall: A quaint stylish pub filled with classic British flavors and a constantly evolving menu of seasonal delights.
It’s A Party: CMX Cinemas Celebrates First New York Theater
Our friends at CMX Cinemas along with its CEO, Jose Leonardo Martí, hosted an invitation-only red-carpet event to herald the opening of their first New York City outpost, CMX CinéBistro New York 62nd. As you may have read, it is one of our favorite new theaters in the big apple.
Dominican Women’s Development Center Honors Lin-Manuel Miranda
Dominican Women’s Development Center (DWDC) is an amazing organization whose mission is to empower all women and communities to advance gender equality and social justice. Something we all need during these difficult times. Since being founded in 1998, DWDC has worked hard to make families and individuals realize their potential. One of the many ways DWDC does this is by honoring extraordinary people at their annual gala. This year marks 30 years of charitable greatness. The gala was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where they honored composer, lyricist, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other notable people, including Dr. Casilda Balmaceda (Board-Certified Neurologist and CEO of Neurology Associates), Marisol Martinez (Vice President, Channel Relationship Marketing, Charter Communications), Jomari Goyso (Designer, Beauty Expert and Hairstylist), NYPD Police Officer Daniel Kern, Maria Terrero (Family Services Coordinator, Early Head Start, DWDC), and philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff.
Last night, The Angel Ball presented by Casa Noble Tequila was held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Ball was hosted by Queer Eye star Kamaro Brown, with performances by Morris Day and The Time, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Ashlee Simpson Ross & Evan Ross, Julia Michaels, and DJ Kiss.