A dinner event to remember: Diner en Blanc 2019

by admin // July 24, 2019 // 179 Comments

A dinner event always excites me! Last Wednesday, Diner en Blanc invited me to its 9th annual event in New York at Nelson Rockefeller Park. Over 5500 guests attended this dinner event dressed in stylish white outfits and sporting creative... Continue reading →

Dîner En Blanc: A magical evening celebrating in New York City

by admin // September 24, 2018 // 426 Comments

Dîner en Blanc is one of my favorite events in the city. So I was delighted to attend the event last Monday. This year marks its 8th consecutive year in New York City and over 6500 guests attended, more... Continue reading →

Bella Gioia: A culinary adventure in Brooklyn

by admin // July 11, 2018 // 377 Comments

Italian food is definitely my favorite cuisine so I was stoked to try out Bella Gioia in Park Slope Brooklyn. It’s been around since 2014 and features innovative Sicilian comfort food. Chef Nick “Nico” Daniele, who has been in the... Continue reading →

An exquisite tasting at Conrad New York

by admin // April 5, 2018 // 96 Comments

Not too long ago, I attended a media tasting at the ATRIO Wine Bar & Restaurant inside Conrad New York. The tasting served as a collaboration between Conrad New York and Conrad Dublin in tribute to Saint Patrick’s Day. Executive... Continue reading →

Garment District vibes: Two new hotspots to celebrate

by admin // January 15, 2018 // 393 Comments

Last Monday, I attended the grand opening party for The Rag Trader and Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store. The restaurant and underground piano cocktail bar are located in the Garment District, and have a lot of character. They draw... Continue reading →

Tableside Italian Cook Shoppe: Creative Italian fare

by admin // July 6, 2017 // 147 Comments

A few weeks ago, I attended a media dinner at Tableside Italian Cook Shoppe in the East Village. The restaurant, owned by industry expert Anthony DeGrezia and his fiancée Saje Dyer, features fine Italian fare in an intimate atmosphere. The... Continue reading →

Vapiano: The relaunch of a fresh and innovative brand

by admin // June 26, 2017 // 416 Comments

Last week, I stopped by Vapiano, a fresh casual dining brand, for its reopening party at its Union Square location. The relaunched venue features a redesigned bar, a new dining room, and a remodeled pasta station. Vapiano CEO Jochen Halfmann... Continue reading →

ATRIO: Creative cuisine with a seasonal twist

by admin // December 10, 2016 // 212 Comments

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a press dinner at ATRIO Wine Bar & Restaurant, which offers innovative, Mediterranean cuisine in Lower Manhattan. Located in Conrad New York’s 15-story lobby, ATRIO features an open kitchen, a welcoming ambience, and semi-private and... Continue reading →

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