Here I go again.. trying to escape the cold and still be somewhat social. What better way to warm up than a good Scotch tasting?
I left work last Wednesday (the 18th) to stop by The Brandy Library for a Glenlivet tasting made extremely interesting by the knowledge of an extremely personable ambassador, Richard Crawford. I'd like to express my thank Richard for the special ladies shout-out and how genuinely happy he seemed about the increased of women attending these kind of events in the past few years. As a rookie in that domain I found it very interesting and was surprised to actually enjoy such an event. Anyone who has been to The Brandy Library must agree that it created an ideal setting environment to host a yummy sampling completed by passed trays of hors d'oeuvres.
The end of the testing evolved in a less formal get together where everyone get a refill of their favorite and enjoyed mini eclairs and other delicious deserts. The experience as a whole was very pleasant and the courteous and dedicated staff at the venue only contributed in empasizing that feeling.
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NYC & Swissyland lifestyle & events report
February 24, 2009
February 2, 2009
Out there again...
Today is not only the day in which Emily "The Eldrige" Brill shot down her website but also the day of Your Eventista'ssite rebirth!
Since I am slowly resuming my event-going I chose to stop by Greenhouse for Poull Briaen's NYC Television Industry cocktail reception followed by the ZooZoom Fashion Wars at Ultra last Thursday. I took upon myself to brave the cold and I have to admit that when I saw the line I almost got back into my town car- I have rarely seen such a long line in the middle of the winter at barely 9.20pm ( Running late is always a given when you are expected to an event maybe not an hour and a half late -but somewhat late at least... hehe! ).
I headed inadvertantly straight to the VIP section and before I knew it I already had gotten involved in many interesting media and fashion conversations and been ask for quite an amount a business card. It seemed that everyone who had spent more than 15 minutes in the tiny but cozy section which was supposed to be VIP had ran out of business cards. The ambiance up there was propice to networking and chatting but looking down at the main crowd one would have had to admit that Greenhouse was a bit over-packed.
I was quite happy when a cute guy couple offered to bring me a drink of either Lucid Absinthe or Unibroue organic beer from the bar as I had given up on the idea to reach that part of the club.
Not very surprisingly most people starting leaving around 10pm as the Open Bar ended and I left not much later as I was meeting a couple of girlfriends at Ultra for Zoozoom.com Fashion Wars party.
Before I tell you a little bit about Ultra I want to give a special shout out to Poull Brian - not because I had a great time - but because the email I received today made my day:
"It has come to my attention that there were some crashers. I know, f&%$ those dicks, right? Well believe me fan club I used my special powers and found out who one of them was. And I'd like to take this moment to call him out, right here, in this highly important international beacon of nightlife and entertainment. Apparently his name is Adrian Grenier and he says he's like some actor or something. Well Mr. Grenier I'll have you know that I run a tight ship over here buddy boy. And next time if you'd like to attend one of my deliriously engaging social functions I suggest you rsvp and get on the guest list like everyone else."
Thanks again Poull as I have to say I sort of appreciate your "I don't give a sh** who you are attitude". I am still left wondering if this is some sort of PR stunt in partnership with Adrien's peeps or and he made it inside without much trouble or not. I have to admit I didn't say him but that doesn't mean anything as I never notice the supposed stars I apparently often rub shoulders with.
Check out Adrien chatting up the door girl on Poull's website
Other pics on the montage include Poull Brian himself - apparently self dubbed "Mr. Amazing"(right upper corner) and debuting actor Bradley White-Dale (left bottom corner)
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A quick cab drive with some fellow event goers I had just met and who had outlined the same sequence of events as me I arrived at Ultra where I didn't stay long because because I had my picture taken one too many times and I am not very much fond of picture. Although my friend insisted that we took a picture for the "Fashion Wars" - You can vote for your favorite attendees' look at www.fashionwars.zoozoom.com until February 11th. I don't really like having my picture taken if it is not by our dear Patrick Mc Mullan and it was definitely not the type of events he would have covered. No open bar and a $10 cover for the "non VIPs" but quite a good mix of creative people made it an OK place to spent an hour before going to a soiree.
Pics of this arecoming as soon as I figure out the bug with my NextGen gallery :)
On my way to a downtown cocktail
Your Eventista
Since I am slowly resuming my event-going I chose to stop by Greenhouse for Poull Briaen's NYC Television Industry cocktail reception followed by the ZooZoom Fashion Wars at Ultra last Thursday. I took upon myself to brave the cold and I have to admit that when I saw the line I almost got back into my town car- I have rarely seen such a long line in the middle of the winter at barely 9.20pm ( Running late is always a given when you are expected to an event maybe not an hour and a half late -but somewhat late at least... hehe! ).
I headed inadvertantly straight to the VIP section and before I knew it I already had gotten involved in many interesting media and fashion conversations and been ask for quite an amount a business card. It seemed that everyone who had spent more than 15 minutes in the tiny but cozy section which was supposed to be VIP had ran out of business cards. The ambiance up there was propice to networking and chatting but looking down at the main crowd one would have had to admit that Greenhouse was a bit over-packed.
I was quite happy when a cute guy couple offered to bring me a drink of either Lucid Absinthe or Unibroue organic beer from the bar as I had given up on the idea to reach that part of the club.
Not very surprisingly most people starting leaving around 10pm as the Open Bar ended and I left not much later as I was meeting a couple of girlfriends at Ultra for Zoozoom.com Fashion Wars party.
Before I tell you a little bit about Ultra I want to give a special shout out to Poull Brian - not because I had a great time - but because the email I received today made my day:
"It has come to my attention that there were some crashers. I know, f&%$ those dicks, right? Well believe me fan club I used my special powers and found out who one of them was. And I'd like to take this moment to call him out, right here, in this highly important international beacon of nightlife and entertainment. Apparently his name is Adrian Grenier and he says he's like some actor or something. Well Mr. Grenier I'll have you know that I run a tight ship over here buddy boy. And next time if you'd like to attend one of my deliriously engaging social functions I suggest you rsvp and get on the guest list like everyone else."
Thanks again Poull as I have to say I sort of appreciate your "I don't give a sh** who you are attitude". I am still left wondering if this is some sort of PR stunt in partnership with Adrien's peeps or and he made it inside without much trouble or not. I have to admit I didn't say him but that doesn't mean anything as I never notice the supposed stars I apparently often rub shoulders with.
Check out Adrien chatting up the door girl on Poull's website
Other pics on the montage include Poull Brian himself - apparently self dubbed "Mr. Amazing"(right upper corner) and debuting actor Bradley White-Dale (left bottom corner)
[gallery]
A quick cab drive with some fellow event goers I had just met and who had outlined the same sequence of events as me I arrived at Ultra where I didn't stay long because because I had my picture taken one too many times and I am not very much fond of picture. Although my friend insisted that we took a picture for the "Fashion Wars" - You can vote for your favorite attendees' look at www.fashionwars.zoozoom.com until February 11th. I don't really like having my picture taken if it is not by our dear Patrick Mc Mullan and it was definitely not the type of events he would have covered. No open bar and a $10 cover for the "non VIPs" but quite a good mix of creative people made it an OK place to spent an hour before going to a soiree.
Pics of this arecoming as soon as I figure out the bug with my NextGen gallery :)
On my way to a downtown cocktail
Your Eventista
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