The Deegan Girls Have Moved Up in the World
Thank you to Buffy Deegan who had the fabulous idea of moving Grammy and Aunt Ronnie to the top!
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Sephora Opened Again in Manhattan Today
Remember-another location in Times Square! See previous posts under Daylight and Product Alert.
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LUXURY COSMETICS WITH A CONSCIENCE INTRODUCING JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS
WHAT IT IS: A model new approach to makeup. The “green is gorgeous” mentality has certainly been embraced by the masses. Everywhere you look, from home design and cars to fashion and beauty, there are chic, environmentally-conscious options. But while the world of skincare has certainly followed suit, the makeup industry is lagging behind. Until now. Introducing Josie Maran Cosmetics, a complete collection of pure, natural and evolved cosmetics that is equally chic, luxurious and beautiful.
THE BACKGROUND: Josie Maran is synonymous with beauty. As the face of Maybelline cosmetics for an unprecedented ten years, she was the spokesmodel for one of the most popular national makeup brands in the country. Yet Josie is hardly your typical glamour girl. In fact, she didn’t even like to wear makeup when she first became a model. The child of bohemian artists, Josie grew up in Northern California with a mother who was a “true beauty” who never wore a stitch of makeup. However, Josie’s attitude towards makeup changed as her modeling career kicked into overdrive and she started working with the top makeup artists in the business. They showed her how to apply makeup and helped her see that it is something that doesn’t just transform a look, but boosts confidence and the spirit as well.
When pregnant with her daughter a few years ago, Josie decided to look for natural makeup formulas to use and discovered that none lived up to the levels of sophistication and luxury she wanted. It was then she realized that after spending so many hundreds of hours in the makeup chair, she was uniquely qualified to create her own line of cosmetics, the type of makeup that she was searching for: chic, luxurious and, most importantly, healthy. Not long after the birth of her daughter, Josie Maran Cosmetics was born.
THE FORMULAS: Josie’s parents instilled in her a deep love for the natural world and an appreciation for the environment. In fact, she has always lived a healthy, organic lifestyle (from the food she eats to the car she drives) – years before it became a popular way of life. It was only natural that when she decided to create her own line of cosmetics, she was determined to create makeup that looks as good on you as it is for you. As a result, all Josie Maran Cosmetics formulas are created with natural, organic, nontoxic and gentle ingredients (including avocado, coconut, flax, jojoba, olive, soybean, beeswax, cocoa butter and shea butter), as well as innovative proprietary formulas that allow them to look and feel just like high-end luxe brands, so there is no longer a trade off between luxurious and natural.
THE PACKAGING: In keeping with Josie’s philosophy, all of the packaging is as pleasing to the planet as it is to the eye. Each product comes in sleek, rose-colored metallic packaging that is recyclable and/or biodegradable. The compacts are made of a corn based plastic (PLA), the lipsticks and concealers are all housed in aluminum, the argan oil bottled in glass, and the outer boxes are made from 30% recycled stock and soy ink.
WHAT IT COSTS: $18-$52
WHERE TO FIND IT: Now available at Sephora and online at www.josiemarancosmetics.com
Whom You Know begins Coverage of Josie Maran Cosmetics with their Argan Oil
This legendary, lightweight oil, grown organically in Morocco, is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Whom You Know has tried it and has found it leaves our skin so so so soft.
It can be used as a fast absorbing daily moisturizer, or to heal and condition everything from cuticles to split ends. We love how it is multipurpose and for that reason, it is coming with us when we travel. Plus it is 100% organic! Housed in a recyclable glass bottle. 50 ml. $48.00 100% Argan Oil.
Nespresso®, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUR LA TABLE AND FOOD & WINE, LAUNCHES CITIZ, HIGH DESIGN BY NESPRESSO, WITH AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Nespresso®, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUR LA TABLE AND FOOD & WINE, LAUNCHES CITIZ, HIGH DESIGN BY NESPRESSO, WITH AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FEATURING NESPRESSO TASTINGS INTERPRETED BY NEW YORK’S FINEST CELEBRITY CHEFS
Hosted by:
FOOD & WINE AND TOP CHEF JUDGE GAIL SIMMONS
Featuring:
“Top Chef Masters” contestant, Aureole’s Christopher Lee
James Bear Award Winner, Brad Thompson
“Top Chef” Season One Winner, Perilla’s Harold Dieterle
“Top Chef” Contestant, Nikki Cascone
Chef prodigy, Greg Grossman
Nespresso President of North America, Frederic Levy
Sur La Table CEO, Jack Schwefel
Fern Mallis, Food Bank of New York
When:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Where:
The Tent at Sur La Table
75 Spring Street (at Crosby)
New York, NY
Each chef created a culinary masterpiece using one of their preferred 16 Nespresso Grand Crus coffee blends for guests to taste at last night's soiree that Peachy Deegan attended, dressed in Tibi! It was a lovely night and guests were treated to everything from lamb meatballs to oysters to a duck specialty, and the night was topped off with cotton candy. Nespresso did a wonderful job with the flawlessly-executed event. A photo booth inside the store also delighted guests as they posed with their favorite Nespresso-infused smile. The event celebrated the introduction of Nespresso’s new, urban-inspired CitiZ machine available exclusively at Sur La Table for the month of August and in leading department stores, gourmet kitchen stores, specialty stores and Nespresso Boutiques nationwide in September.
For more on this fabulous new machine and all else Nespresso that we love, see our column "Gotham Gadgets."
About Nestlé Nespresso SA
Nestlé Nespresso SA, the worldwide pioneer and market leader in highest-quality premium portioned coffee, introduced consumers to the very highest quality Grands Crus to be enjoyed in the comfort of their own homes, as well as to be savoured at locations outside the home, such as gourmet restaurants, upscale hotels, luxury outlets and offices. What transpired was the creation of the unique Nespresso trilogy, a unique combination of the world’s highest-quality Grands Crus coffees, smart and stylish coffee machines and exceptional customer service. The culmination of these three elements came to be known as the Nespresso Ultimate Coffee Experience. Headquartered in Paudex, Switzerland with more than 2,500 employees, Nestlé Nespresso SA sells products in more than 50 countries directly to its customers and at the end of 2007 operated more than 117 prestigious boutiques in key cities around the world. For the second year in a row, it was named the fastest growing company within the Nestlé Group and one of its "billionaire brands," having achieved a growth rate of more than 40 percent in 2007. For more information, visit www.nespresso.com.
Gotham Gadgets: SHINY, SLIM AND SEXY – AND OF COURSE, SUBLIME COFFEE New Nespresso® CitiZ Range Delivers on All Fronts
Gleaming red fire trucks, statuesque buildings with industrial steel gray finishes, sleek black limousines, white sports cars, and the “clickity clack” of a woman’s patent leather high heels are just some of the delightful sights and sounds of cities around the world.
The new Nespresso CitiZ machine range takes its inspiration from the streets – literally – of major cities around the globe. The colors of well-known focal points and objects, the design and shapes of buildings and landmarks, and the urban vibe and attitude of cities led Nespresso designers to create a new generation of Nespresso machines.
For the first time in the company’s history, Nespresso is launching a range of three machines simultaneously, which include:
* Nespresso CitiZ – a single-head automatic espresso machine
* Nespresso CitiZ & Milk – a single-head automatic espresso machine with a built-in fresh milk frother
* Nespresso CitiZ & Co. (not available in North America) – the first-ever double-head machine designed for at-home use
Besides being able to prepare the perfect Nespresso coffee that the company is so well known for, the colors and design of the machines are the stand-out difference, setting this range apart from the machines already available. Designed in a slim format to easily fit into smaller urban spaces, the machines evoke a downtown vibe and have a daring style. They were designed in two styles, both retro and high tech, to give design-loving coffee aficionados more choices:
* Modern and retro style is available in 60’s White and Limousine Black
* High-tech style is available in Fire Engine Red and Steel Gray
The CitiZ range was developed by Nespresso and designed by Nespresso’s long-time design partner, Antoine Cahen, designer from Les Ateliers du Nord in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Cahen expresses his viewpoint on the CitiZ range: “In naming the series, we always had the entire collection on the table, sometimes arranged in different ways. To me they looked like buildings, which make up an entire city. The Nespresso Machine Marketing team then came up with the name CitiZ, which I think is a good reflection of the range. It has a strong personality.”
Like all Nespresso machines, the range contains the technologically advanced and patented Nespresso extraction and brewing system, which controls all of the elements needed to create the perfect coffee. The entire CitiZ range is equipped with an automatic power-save mode to reduce energy consumption.
The new Nespresso CitiZ range (SRP from $279 to $349) will be available beginning August 1, 2009 exclusively at Sur La Table and September 1, 2009 in leading department stores, gourmet kitchen stores, specialty stores, Nespresso Boutiques in New York, Boston and Montréal, Nespresso Boutique-in-Shop locations (Bloomingdale’s in SoHo, Chevy Chase, Md., Costa Mesa, Calif., and Chicago, and the Bay in Toronto and Vancouver), and through the Nespresso Club (1.800.562.1465 or www.nespresso.com).
Features:
* Nespresso exclusive brewing unit
* 19-bar high-pressure pump
* Automatic power-save mode reduces energy consumption
* Easy capsule insertion and ejection
* Removable 34-ounce/1-liter water container
* Size: CitiZ – 5.1 x 10.9 x 14.6 in / 13 x 27.8 x 37.2 cm (W x H x D)
* Size: CitiZ & Milk – 9.3 x 10.9 x 14.6 in / 23.7 x 27.8 x 37.2 cm (W x H x D)
Colors and Suggested Retail Price:
* Modern and retro style – 60’s White or Limousine Black
* High-Tech style – Fire Engine Red or Steel Gray (shown)
* $279 for CitiZ and $349 for CitiZ & Milk
Availability:
Fall 2009 in leading department stores, gourmet kitchen stores, specialty stores, Nespresso Boutiques in New York, Boston and Montréal, Nespresso Boutique-in-Shop locations (Bloomingdale’s in SoHo, Chevy Chase, Md., Costa Mesa, Calif., and Chicago, and the Bay in Toronto and Vancouver), and through the Nespresso Club (1.800.562.1465 or www.nespresso.com).
For More Information: 1.800.562.1465 or www.nespresso.com
About Nestlé Nespresso SA
Nestlé Nespresso S.A., the worldwide pioneer and market leader in highest-quality premium portioned coffee, introduces consumers to the world’s finest Grand Cru coffees to be enjoyed in the comfort of their own homes and savoured outside the home, in locations such as gourmet restaurants, upscale hotels, luxury outlets and offices. The Nespresso offer focuses on its unique Trilogy, the unmatched combination of exceptional coffee, smart and stylish coffee machines and personalized customer service. Together, these three elements deliver moments of pure indulgence - the Nespresso Ultimate Coffee Experience. Headquartered in Paudex, Switzerland with more than 3,900 employees, Nestlé Nespresso S.A. sells products in more than 50 countries directly to its customers. At the end of 2008, it operated a global retail network of more than 157 exclusive boutiques in key cities around the world. For a third year, it was named the fastest growing brand within the Nestlé Group and one of its "billionaire brands", achieving in 2008 revenue surpassing CHF 2 billion for the first time and maintaining an annual growth rate of more than 30 percent since 2000. For more information, visit www.nespresso.com.
Tibi “Allegro Lace” Ruffle Shift
Peachy Deegan just loves the Tibi “Allegro Lace” Ruffle Shift, and all things Tibi! A lovely summer look that Peachy has been sporting recently-perhaps you have seen her in it.
You may purchase yours at the Tibi Boutique, SoHo, 212-226-5852
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PETITE PEACHY
A very happy birthday to our tester of toothbrushes and all upcoming childrens products!!! We hope you are brushing your teeth and singing Old McDonald after a lot of chocolate birthday cake. We will call her Petite Peachy here on Whom You Know!
xoxo
Parent Review of Dr. Fresh Toothbrushes
As you remember from our original post:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/05/petite-peachy-loves-ireflya-boppin.html
Kids love these toothbrushes! In honor of our fabulous tester, whom we will call Petite Peachy, we post this today as it is her birthday!
Recently her parent wrote in and we thought their opinion was important:
Brushing teeth with our 3-year-old has almost never been easy. Not only is it hard for us, it’s also hard for her. With Dr. Fresh toothbrushes though, tooth-brushing time is fun! My daughter’s Dr. Fresh toothbrush plays music for one minute at the press of a button—long enough to do the top or bottom. Dentists recommend 2 minutes of brushing time, so it’s easy to keep track of how much we are brushing and to make sure we are brushing thoroughly enough. The bristles are soft, just like her ordinary toothbrush, and she loves the color (hers is pink and blue, but there are a variety of colors to pick from). Not only do Dr. Fresh toothbrushes come in an assortment of colors, but there is also a variety of timers. For those who would prefer a silent toothbrush, some Dr. Fresh brushes come with a flashing light timer that blinks inside the handle. Kids love it, and it’s a great way to get them to brush with no fuss!
Crabtree and Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations: Ultra Moisturizing Body Butter and Comforting Boday Night Cream
Aromatherapy Distillations- care for the senses and skin with 100% essential oil blends, beautifully crafted with natural ingredients from around the world
Crabtree & Evelyn introduces Aromatherapy Distillations, a new body care and home collection that combines the benefits of 100% essential oils with natural ingredients gathered from around the world to create a holistic approach to care for the senses and skin.
A collection of exceptional quality, Aromatherapy Distillations was created in a unique collaboration with an aromatherapist and international perfumers. Following aromatherapy principles, they created beautifully crafted essential oil blends including lavender and rosewood, lemon and coriander and eucalyptus and lime that also incorporate oils rarely used in aromatherapy – such as violet, tonka, galbanum, and amyris. Each product provides a holistic approach to both the care of the senses and skin. Essential oil blends – relaxing, revitalizing, and purifying - delight and treat the senses. Natural ingredients - such as acai from Brazil, argan from Morocco, samphire from England and marula oil from Africa – have been specially selected and gathered from around the world to create body care to benefit and treat the skin.
Aromatherapy Distillations is grouped into three sensory benefits – Relaxing, Revitalizing, and Purifying. Each product is a sensory experience – created to help women enjoy moments of serenity, energy, and clarity.
The Relaxing range creates a tranquil haven for the spirit and skin with bath and body treatments. A calming blend that features pure Lavender and Rosewood essential oils eases the senses while natural ingredients such as argan oil, evening primrose, milk proteins, lavender buds, and chamomile help comfort and condition the skin.
For the relaxing home, create a soothing atmosphere to calm the spirit with a relaxing essential oil blend of Lavender, Vanilla, and Cardamom. Products include Gentle Cream Body Wash, Soothing Body Lotion, Floral Body Smoother, Skin Softening Milk Bath, Comforting Night Cream, Essential Oil Blend x 8 vials, Candle and Diffuser.
The Revitalizing range helps revive and energize the spirit with revitalizing bath and body treatments. A refreshing blend of invigorating Lemon & Coriander, spearmint and mandarin essential oils work to refresh and energize the senses, while botanicals of acai extract, guava, coconut oil, tiare flower, and ginger revitalize and revive the skin.
For the Revitalizing home, help create an uplifting atmosphere with Lemon & Spearmint, sweet orange and clove essential oil blend. Products include Skin Conditioning Body Wash, Conditioning Body Lotion, Cleansing Body Polisher, Ultra Moisturizing Body Butter, Skin Polishing Ritual Kit, Essential Oil Blend x 8 vials, Candle and Diffuser.
The Purifying collection helps to cleanse, clear the senses, and refresh with purifying bath and body treatments. A clear, crisp blend of Eucalyptus & Lime, grapefruit and rosemary essential oils helps clear the senses and uplifts the spirit while botanicals of seaweeds, cucumber, lemongrass and sea salts help cleanse and clarify your skin.
For the purifying home, clarify your thoughts and refocus your senses with a Eucalyptus & Cypress, peppermint, and balsam fir essential oil blend. Products include Deep Cleansing Body Wash, Refreshing Body Lotion, Clarifying Body Scrub, Seven Seas Bath Salts, Clarifying Body Mud Treatment, Essential Oil Blend x 8 vials, Candle and Diffuser.
All Aromatherapy Distillations bath and body products are free of parabens, colorants, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colorants, sodium lauryl and laureth sulfate and propylene glycol.
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At Whom You Know, our panel of experts reviewed one body butter and one comforting night cream from this line:
ULTRA MOISTURIZING BODY BUTTER With Revitalizing Lemon & Coriander Essential Oils
8.8 oz/$32.50
Extra-rich body butter seems to melt on your skin while mango, avocado, and coconut moisturize and recondition even the driest skin to silky softness. Their essential oil blend - featuring lemon, coriander, galbanum, and star anise - infuses the senses with energy and vitality.
Here is what our panel thought:
"This is a lightly scented cream but is very moisturizing, as per its name. This is great for the usually dry & rough patches of skin on your elbows, knees, and especially your feet during the summer sandals season."
"I loved the smooth, soft feeling left on my feet and legs the entire next day by the Ultra Moisturizing Body Butter-! It makes bunions, calluses and very dry feet and toes feel GREAT! I will continue to use and recommend it. I tried wearing sneaker socks to enhance the "softness" in my feet."
"The Body butter has a great scent and I applied it before bed. Unlike other Body Butter products it did not clog my pores and it was not greasy. It left my skin touchably smooth and ready to flirt"
"It absorbs so quickly, and has a beautiful lemon scent!"
"Distillations Aromatherapy Ultra Moisturizing Body Butter with revitalzing lemon and coriander essential oils was fabulously used after bathing in the body wash (which Whom You Know reviewed yesterday). This product is in the form of a "balm". It is something you would use sparingly, but the scent lingers throughout the day -- you do not need much of this for a lasting effect. Loved it!"
The bottom line from Peachy Deegan:
This is the kind of product you need for top moisture. You do not need a lot of it to see the lasting results, and they do last throughout the day. It is a high quality product that seals in moisture and is especially effective in areas that are more susceptible to dryness like the elbows, knees, and feet. Although you might think it is more of a winter product- it is great in the summer for feet!
COMFORTING BODY NIGHT CREAM With Relaxing Lavender & Rosewood Essential Oils
6.8 fl oz/$29.50
Envelop your senses and calm your spirit with their relaxing blend of essential oils – featuring lavender, rosewood with violet and tonka - while preparing for a peaceful sleep. Argan and shea butter help nurture and condition your skin while anti-oxidant rich squalene derived from olives moisturizes. Before sleep, apply generously all over the body with thoughtful application to the shoulders and neck.
Here is what our panel thought:
"I loved the soft, subtle feel and smell of the Comforting Body Night Cream...I had NO allergic reaction to it, and wore it comfortably all day long under my liquid face foundation. Great results! Will continue to use and recommend it."
"I loved the sweet soothing scent of Lavender in this night cream. It went on silky smooth and when I awoke from my peaceful sleep my skin was rejuvenated."
"The Comforting Body Night Creme soothed my senses before bed and I woke up with smooth skin. What I liked about the product is that it wasn't greasy to wear to bed and after many uses did not block my pores. It actually looked to reduce fine lines. It left me de-stressed and ready to cuddle up!"
"My body felt very smooth after using at bedtime!"
"Distillations aromatherapy comforting body night cream with relaxing lavendar and rosewood essential oils is just what you need for a good night's sleep. It is very soothing. This thick, fast-absorbing cream is heaven!"
"This is the perfect accompaniment following a late night bath. The lavender scent is very calming and smoothing, the texture is very lightweight but is moisturizing too. There's nothing better than the scent of lavender to lull you to sleep."
The bottom line from Peachy Deegan:
This cream I prefer to use at night because it is so comforting that if I put it on in the morning, I would probably be less motivated to write about it (!) because it puts you in such a laid-back relaxed mood. The smell, the consistency and overall richness of the product are perfect for nighttime moisture.
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About Crabtree & Evelyn
A pioneer in botanical formulations for over 40 years, Crabtree & Evelyn fuses the power of nature and science, luxury and comfort, and the wisdom of the past and present, to create sensorial pleasures for the body and spirit. Like the motto of our namesake, John Evelyn – a 17th century renaissance Englishman, who wrote one of the first important works on conservation – Crabtree & Evelyn “explores the world and keeps the best” to transform simple routines into mood-elevating fragrance experiences.
Crabtree & Evelyn’s muse, India Hicks, is a designer, model, author, television personality, and goddaughter of the Prince of Wales. She has embraced the simplicity of island life in the Bahamas, which is centered on her family, and an appreciation of the nature that surrounds her. India’s eclectic style and fierce individualism, along with her English heritage is a constant source of inspiration.
WHOM YOU KNOW FEATURED INDIA HICKS AS A MOVER AND SHAKER:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/07/movers-and-shakers-india-hicks-model.html
Crabtree & Evelyn is available online and in more than 40 countries, with over 6,000 locations and 350 concept stores worldwide. For more information or to purchase products, please visit www.crabtree-evelyn.com or call 800-CRABTREE. To view streaming video and interactive content, please visit
www.indiahicks-islandliving.com.
Recognised as an exceptional brand, Crabtree & Evelyn now enjoys Superbrands status in the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong & Australia.
Whom You Know recommends the products we tried and for more information:
www.crabtree-evelyn.com
www.indiahicks-islandliving.com
http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/botanicals-naturals.html
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In Manhattan:
Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10001
(212) 823-9584
Rockefeller Center
620 5th Avenue
Shop 5
New York, NY 10020
(212) 581-5022
Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Center
Concourse Level, Space Ee
New York, NY 10020
(212 ) 582-0190
DESIGN IN ITS PUREST FORM Style, elegance and tradition united with a spirit of outstanding innovation: a classic taste for state-of-the-art yachts
Riva: just the name conjures up a whole series of images and passions across the 160-year history of the world’s oldest and most famous boatyard for luxury craft.
With a range of 10 open and fly models from 33’ to 115’ (10 to 35 meters) with an unmistakable style, Riva boats are craft products of the highest quality with an inimitable allure. Every Riva is a true jewel, an emblem of that Italian design that is envied the world over. This classic style, so characteristic of the boatyard’s tradition, is combined with a highly innovative spirit: since the time of Carlo Riva the boats have been built to meticulous design criteria.
The perfect expression of Italian craftsmanship thanks to carefully selected fixtures and fittings (B&B seating, Frau and Minotti upholstery, Dedar fabrics, Richard Ginori porcelain, furniture by Scarpa and Antonio Luppi, Flexform tables), Riva boats are refined floating homes. The furnishings represent a compendium of styles: all the accessories, from the straw and paper carpet to the revolving seats, come from the finest Italian domestic traditions.
The continuity between past and future makes Riva boats both up-to-date and timeless, with a unique charm. All the boats are given a precise personality, with meticulous attention to detail. The lines, joinery, chrome plating, lacquering, leather, fabrics and trimmings give the boat an exclusive identity and demonstrate an elegant and sophisticated taste.
The style of Riva boats starts in the sketches of Mauro Micheli, who in 1994 founded Officina Italiana Design with Sergio Beretta. The studio, which works exclusively on the design of Riva boats, perceives the vessel as a fish, the most elegant and spirited fish of all, the shark.
"Working for a boatyard like Riva is a daily challenge," says Micheli. “It means working to the highest quality standards, both in terms of manpower and materials employed, and with extremely high expectations. Our passion is for a classic, essential, clean style of design where the key word is ‘remove’ rather than ‘add’. The aim is to achieve the essence of a unique, unmistakable style, where innovation meets and grows in harmony with a tradition that has now become legend.”
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Peachy Deegan Recommends Fire Island Beer Company's Lighthouse Ale
We first introduced you to this brand new beer:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/07/champage-wishes-fire-island-beer.html
Now that Peachy has had some, she only wishes it had been around longer! If you scroll down to the bottom of the page and see The Deegan girls out drinking in Manhattan in the 1940's, they look like they could do with some!
Fire Island Beer Company's Lighthouse Ale has a fresh, summer taste that would go well with a meal or at happy hour. Even if you are stuck in the oppressive humidity in Manhattan this week, a bottle of this will mentally transport you to the beach! Peachy Deegan just loves the beach, and next time she goes there will be a bottle of Fire Island Beer Company's Lighthouse Ale in her hot little hand (although her beer will come from the cooler! Serve chilled!).
In the nine weeks that they've been on the market, they've drastically exceeded their sales expectations and currently have a very active Facebook Fan base which is at approximately 650 followers. (Seems like they are growing at a Whom You Know pace!) Their company is on the go! In just nine weeks, they have successfully placed Fire Island Lighthouse Ale in 647 accounts including excellent restaurants (Bobby Vans Steakhouse, Boqueria and Gordon Ramsey), chain accounts (711, Wholefoods, Morton Williams, Food Emporium) and excellent draught bars (Galway Hooker, Puck Fair, and Half Pint). They say it's the kind of beer you want to have a beer with-we agree. Drinking all Champagne and no beer would indeed make Peachy Deegan a dull girl, and she could not be happier that she found Fire Island Beer Company's Lighthouse Ale!
We look forward to featuring Jeff Glassman as a Mover and Shaker!
Crabtree and Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations: Body Wash
Aromatherapy Distillations- care for the senses and skin with 100% essential oil blends, beautifully crafted with natural ingredients from around the world
Crabtree & Evelyn introduces Aromatherapy Distillations, a new body care and home collection that combines the benefits of 100% essential oils with natural ingredients gathered from around the world to create a holistic approach to care for the senses and skin.
A collection of exceptional quality, Aromatherapy Distillations was created in a unique collaboration with an aromatherapist and international perfumers. Following aromatherapy principles, they created beautifully crafted essential oil blends including lavender and rosewood, lemon and coriander and eucalyptus and lime that also incorporate oils rarely used in aromatherapy – such as violet, tonka, galbanum, and amyris. Each product provides a holistic approach to both the care of the senses and skin. Essential oil blends – relaxing, revitalizing, and purifying - delight and treat the senses. Natural ingredients - such as acai from Brazil, argan from Morocco, samphire from England and marula oil from Africa – have been specially selected and gathered from around the world to create body care to benefit and treat the skin.
Aromatherapy Distillations is grouped into three sensory benefits – Relaxing, Revitalizing, and Purifying. Each product is a sensory experience – created to help women enjoy moments of serenity, energy, and clarity.
The Relaxing range creates a tranquil haven for the spirit and skin with bath and body treatments. A calming blend that features pure Lavender and Rosewood essential oils eases the senses while natural ingredients such as argan oil, evening primrose, milk proteins, lavender buds, and chamomile help comfort and condition the skin.
For the relaxing home, create a soothing atmosphere to calm the spirit with a relaxing essential oil blend of Lavender, Vanilla, and Cardamom. Products include Gentle Cream Body Wash, Soothing Body Lotion, Floral Body Smoother, Skin Softening Milk Bath, Comforting Night Cream, Essential Oil Blend x 8 vials, Candle and Diffuser.
The Revitalizing range helps revive and energize the spirit with revitalizing bath and body treatments. A refreshing blend of invigorating Lemon & Coriander, spearmint and mandarin essential oils work to refresh and energize the senses, while botanicals of acai extract, guava, coconut oil, tiare flower, and ginger revitalize and revive the skin.
For the Revitalizing home, help create an uplifting atmosphere with Lemon & Spearmint, sweet orange and clove essential oil blend. Products include Skin Conditioning Body Wash, Conditioning Body Lotion, Cleansing Body Polisher, Ultra Moisturizing Body Butter, Skin Polishing Ritual Kit, Essential Oil Blend x 8 vials, Candle and Diffuser.
The Purifying collection helps to cleanse, clear the senses, and refresh with purifying bath and body treatments. A clear, crisp blend of Eucalyptus & Lime, grapefruit and rosemary essential oils helps clear the senses and uplifts the spirit while botanicals of seaweeds, cucumber, lemongrass and sea salts help cleanse and clarify your skin.
For the purifying home, clarify your thoughts and refocus your senses with a Eucalyptus & Cypress, peppermint, and balsam fir essential oil blend. Products include Deep Cleansing Body Wash, Refreshing Body Lotion, Clarifying Body Scrub, Seven Seas Bath Salts, Clarifying Body Mud Treatment, Essential Oil Blend x 8 vials, Candle and Diffuser.
All Aromatherapy Distillations bath and body products are free of parabens, colorants, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colorants, sodium lauryl and laureth sulfate and propylene glycol.
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At Whom You Know, our panel of experts reviewed three body washes from this line:
GENTLE CREAM BODY WASH With Relaxing Lavender & Rosewood Essential Oils
6.8 fl oz/$17.50
Our own Relaxing blend of essential oils works to calm your senses. Sweet almond and a touch of precious argan oil help to condition and moisturize your skin as you cleanse with a creamy, rich lather.
Our panel thought:
"I used it for my bath wash, starting with my face of course. I loved the exhilarating, penetrating smell and soothing, penetrating wash. (Lavender as an herb is known to make one relaxed and sleepy...good choice)...Great wash! I will continue to use and recommend it."
"I felt very relaxed after use; the lavender oils were very smoothing to the senses!"
"Distillations Gentle Cream Body Wash with relaxing lavender and rosewood essential oils -- Use this before the night cream and sweet dreams are guaranteed!"
"The lavender essential oil in this body wash is TLC for your senses. It relaxes you as you inhale the scent, while nourishing your skin at the same time. Together with the Comforting Body Night Cream, it is the must-have before-bed routine that will gently lull you to sleep."
"This body wash has a GREAT scent to it and it hydrated the body without being too slimy. It is a great body wash to use everyday to keep your skin hydrated."
The bottom line from Peachy Deegan: Peachy Deegan likes this best for nighttime use because of the fabulous smell that will certainly relax all that use it. It leaves skin in premium condition and is a fabulous moisturizing body wash.
The Revitalizing Collection
Revitalizes the senses and revives the skin.
SKIN CONDITIONING BODY WASH With Revitalizing Lemon & Coriander Essential Oils
8.5 fl oz /$17.50
Our own Revitalizing blend of essential oils – featuring lemon, coriander, galbanum, and oakmoss - works to energize your senses. Samphire and vetiver help condition and improve the vitality of your skin.
Our panel thought:
"I would highly recommend this body wash as it left no soapy residue; instead it left my skin clean and softer."
"The combination of lemon and coriander revitalizes your skin by giving it some pep while treating it to the natural moisturizing properties of citrus. It is tingly, upbeat and energetic, the equivalent of a ray of sunshine contained in a body wash."
"The oil blend of lemon and coriander is so fresh and energizing!"
"Distillations Skin Conditioning Body Wash with revitalizing lemon and coriander essential oils: Used this is the morning before heading off to work. Great way to wake up in the morning - left my skin very soft. The smell is divine!"
"A nice clean wash without "heavy" lingering scents, just "refreshing" and smooth."
The bottom line from Peachy Deegan: After the previous product puts you to sleep, this one wakes you up! This line is well-suited for night and day, and this is like your Nespresso for your face! It is has a pleasant clean smell and will leave your skin refreshed.
The Purifying Collection
Clears the senses and purifies the skin.
DEEP CLEANSING BODY WASH With Purifying Eucalyptus & Lime Essential Oils
8.5 fl oz /$17.50
Our own Purifying blend of essential oils – featuring eucalyptus and lime with rosemary and armoise - help to clear your senses. Seaweed extracts and sea salts deep cleanse your skin.
Our panel thought:
"I enjoyed using this Body wash as it cleaned well without being too harsh on my skin. It also had an awakening mint scent that worked well to awaken my sleepy eyes in the morning."
"I feel so clean after use and love the eucalyptus scent, very uplifting!"
"Distillations Deep Cleansing Body Wash - with purifying eucalyptus and lime essential oils. Lime is one of my favorite scents -- it is crisp, refreshing and very gentle. The eucalyptus adds a touch of calm after a hard days work. A perfect balance."
"The scent of this body wash is thoroughly invigorating & bracing, it lives up to its name in cleansing very well but without stripping away the natural oils in your skin. Along with the Refreshing Body Lotion, it is the perfect morning shower routine when your skin needs an energy boost."
"This product is stimulating; it rinses off really well...it makes one want to sing in the shower!!!"
The bottom line from Peachy Deegan: If the previous body wash was your Nespresso in the morning, this one is your DOUBLE Nespresso. It does a fabulous job in invigorating all your senses (Except taste of course! Do not eat it! Go read Peachy's Picks if you are hungry.) and we absolutely love love love the eucalyptus scent. We are healthy now, but if we were ill we would want to use this as it was so soothing.
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About Crabtree & Evelyn
A pioneer in botanical formulations for over 40 years, Crabtree & Evelyn fuses the power of nature and science, luxury and comfort, and the wisdom of the past and present, to create sensorial pleasures for the body and spirit. Like the motto of our namesake, John Evelyn – a 17th century renaissance Englishman, who wrote one of the first important works on conservation – Crabtree & Evelyn “explores the world and keeps the best” to transform simple routines into mood-elevating fragrance experiences.
Crabtree & Evelyn’s muse, India Hicks, is a designer, model, author, television personality, and goddaughter of the Prince of Wales. She has embraced the simplicity of island life in the Bahamas, which is centered on her family, and an appreciation of the nature that surrounds her. India’s eclectic style and fierce individualism, along with her English heritage is a constant source of inspiration.
WHOM YOU KNOW FEATURED INDIA HICKS AS A MOVER AND SHAKER:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/07/movers-and-shakers-india-hicks-model.html
Crabtree & Evelyn is available online and in more than 40 countries, with over 6,000 locations and 350 concept stores worldwide. For more information or to purchase products, please visit www.crabtree-evelyn.com or call 800-CRABTREE. To view streaming video and interactive content, please visit
www.indiahicks-islandliving.com.
Recognised as an exceptional brand, Crabtree & Evelyn now enjoys Superbrands status in the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong & Australia.
Whom You Know recommends the products we tried and for more information:
www.crabtree-evelyn.com
www.indiahicks-islandliving.com
http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/botanicals-naturals.html
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Whom You know turned 6 months old on July 25. We look forward to many more months with you!
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Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: Vitamins
Question from Whom You Know:
What vitamins are the best to take and why? Does it matter if they are effervescent?
Answer from our expert, Karim Fugel, CHHC, Reiki Practitioner, CST:
With the depleted nutrient content of our soil, we now recommend that most people take a multi-vitamin. Also because it is hard for people to get sufficient Omega 3's so we suggest they supplement with that as well.
Effervescent vitamins have been touted to have a better quality of absorption but we have not found that to be true.
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Karim is a Holistic Health Counselor specializing in nutritional guidance. She is certified by Teachers College Columbia University in partnership with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as well as the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Karim has received a certificate in Food Therapy from The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health.
See Karim:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/movers-and-shakers-karim-h-fugel-chhc.html
Send your questions to peachydeegan@gmail.com for answers from Karim!
Tasty Tidbits: Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge
Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge (63 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 [631] 725-1810 www.blueskysagharbor.com) in Sag Harbor has opened, at the former site of Spinnakers. Executive Chef and Managing Partner Giuseppe “Beppe” Desiderio teams up with owner Jerry Wawryk to serve reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine. The light and airy restaurant features French windows, bright-whitewashed walls with blue accents and banquettes, skylights, an indoor patio and rotating art exhibits. The eatery recently garnered a “very good” (two stars) rating from Peter Gianotti of Newsday who applauded Desiderio’s newest endeavor and said “His breezy, Mediterranean-inspired menu and easygoing approach suit the season and the mood.”
The menu features appetizers from $5 to $17, salads from $8 to $10, and entrées from $10 to $28. Items are also paired with suggested wines from Spain, Portugal, France and Italy to reflect the Mediterranean cuisine and to complement the menu selection. Starters include: Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil; Lobster spring roll with puff pastry (shown in the photo above! Peachy Deegan wishes she was in Sag Harbor eating it right now!), lobster and garlic rabe; Tzakiki lamb chops with pan seared lamb and cucumber tartare; Tuna carpaccio with arugula, baby onions, shaved Reggiano; and cheese plate with Pecorino, manchego, feta and brie. Entrées include: Linguine Lobster with fra diavolo black linguine and imported cherry tomatoes sauce; Brick oven roast chicken Saloniki with preserved lemon sauce, herbs and escarole; Tuna Provence with olive tapenade, capers and cherry tomatoes; and paella d’ España with clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster, chorizo, chicken, orzo and tomato broth. Desserts are prepared daily and may include gelatos, sorbets, and apple crostata. Lunch selections range from $6 to $18 and include: Cod fish and chips; Mussels meuniére with garlic broth and Pinot Gris crème; and vegetarian panini with zucchine, peppers, mushrooms and fries.
The restaurant is open seven days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. Sunday brunch is available from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For reservations or further information on the restaurant, contact Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge at (631) 725-1810.
GIUSEPPE DESIDERIO
EXECUTIVE CHEF/MANAGING PARTNER
A graduate from the Istituto F. Caracciolo in Naples, Italy, Giuseppe “Beppe” Desiderio was strongly influenced by his mother’s passion for the culinary arts. It was a combination of Beppe’s early days growing up on the island of Capri, Italy and his family history in the restaurant business that led him to a successful culinary career. Since 1909, his family has owned and operated several restaurants frequented by the jet set crowd in Italy including La Capannina, Da Giorgio and Aurora Ristoranti, which remain open today.
In the United States, Beppe has owned and operated many successful venues where he combined his innate ability to attract celebrities and cater to the local communities. His roster of restaurants include: La Trattoria di Capri in Palm Beach, Florida; La Piazzetta di Quisisana in New York City; Rubi Red and Ristorante Capri in East Hampton; and Grappa Wine Bar in Sag Harbor.
In 1996, New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani acknowledged Beppe for his sponsorship of the Citymeals-on-wheels program. He was also recognized in the cookbook, Naples at the Table, by radio host and former New York Daily News restaurant critic Arthur Schwartz, who featured one of his original recipes.
As executive chef and managing partner of the new Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge in Sag Harbor, Beppe’s vast experience and European influences erupt into a Mediterranean menu focusing on casual and light fare.
Whom You Know looks forward to reviewing Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge.
PRODUCT ALERT: Pretty Paradise in a Bottle Shower Yourself with Love and Exotic Scents…Only at Sephora!
Plan your escape to a tropical island…without hurting your budget, or leaving the comfort of your home. Let Sephora facilitate the creation of the ultimate stay-cation with lotions and scrubs evocative of sandy beaches and gleaming sunshine. From the creamy scent of coconut to juicy papaya, you are guaranteed to envision yourself in a pretty paradise!
Feel beachy-keen with these tropical treats (at Whom You Know, we like to feel peachy-keen as well):
* NEW! Philosophy Beach Party® Golden Girl Shower Gel ($16) – This island colada gentle body and hair cleanser leaves you smelling delicious from head-to-toe! LIMITED EDITION. EXCLUSIVE TO SEPHORA
* Sephora Collection Guava Passion Bath & Body Collection ($8-$16) – The exotic scent mixes guava, mango, pineapple and more to provide you with delectably soft, smooth skin.
Peachy Deegan has tried this line and Whom You Know recommends it! It is a great scent for the summer, and the oil in particular is not greasy and leaves you moisturized well.
* Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Body Wash ($18) – Pamper your skin with this all natural gel, which purifies and cleanses with a sexy blend of sweet guava and bright pomelo. EXCLUSIVE TO SEPHORA
* Carol’s Daughter Ocean: Bath & Shower Gel ($20-$30) – This glorious, natural collection of bath, shower, body and fragrance products makes layering this fresh scent pure pleasure.
* NEW! Korres Jasmine Shower Gel ($19.50) – Delightfully soothing, this body cleanser is infused with the captivating aroma of jasmine buds and provides a lavish lather for healthy skin.
Snatch up these delicious summer scents and more at Sephora stores, by calling 1-877-Sephora or by logging onto Sephora.com.
GET EXCITED FOR THEIR NEW STORE OPENING TOMORROW IN TIMES SQUARE!!!!
CZECH REPUBLIC CONSULATE TO HOST NOLCHA FASHION WEEK: NEW YORK DESIGNER RUNWAY SHOWS
You know Peachy Deegan is Irish but did you know she also is Slovak? Her fabulous Irish grandmother, in the photo below with the Deegan girls, married her Slovak grandfather.
To this end, we announce:
New York, NY (July 30, 2009) - Nolcha Fashion Week: New York September 14 - 18 2009 held simultaneously with New York Fashion Week will be hosted at the iconic Bohemian National Hall in association with Czech Republic Consulate General, which includes more than 32,000 square feet of space. The landmark building will house runway shows in the magnificent ballroom, an accessory exhibition in the spacious delegate conference room, cocktail parties at the upscale bar as well fashion business seminars in the 70-seat state-of-the-art theater.
The buildings refined combination of the classic and the modern with its preserved landmark façade will welcome guests into an environment of tasteful opulent décor as well as hi-tech equipment and surroundings. The building itself was often described as " the Waldorf -Astoria of the Upper East Side," and now with more than $45 million dollars invested in its refurbishment and renovation it is now in glorious shape to serve as a cultural hotspot to New York audiences.
"I am excited about our partnership with Nolcha Fashion Week to host international fashion talent during New York fashion week, "says Tomas Hart, Commercial Consul of the Czech Republic in New York. "The Bohemian National Hall serves to showcase the best of what Czech Republic has to offer and is available for wide variety of culture, business and social gathering with or without Czech presence. We welcome all guests to enjoy the building and believe that not only Czech but other designers presented by Nolcha will find the place inspiring and supporting in reaching their goals".
Fashion designer Sarka Siskova is proudly representing the Czech Republic at Nolcha Fashion Week: New York and will showcase her collection 'Planets" on September 15th 2009. Sarka Siskova is the only Czech fashion designer whose models have entered into permanent collection of the Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. In her designs, Sarka Siskova follows her intuition and expresses her artistic feelings, her models are timeless and created to be worn mostly on special occasions.
"Applications from all over the world came flooding in once we revealed the beautiful Bohemian National Hall venue," comments Lynn Furge, Nolcha Creative Director. "Nolcha Fashion week is going to be an eclectic mix of fabrics, shapes and styles representing some of the most fashion forward cities on the globe. The interesting part is that there seems to be a youthful exuberance of color and movement from designers whether they are creating eveningwear, ready-to-wear or even swim."
Over 50 designers will showcase during Nolcha Fashion Week: New York and guests will enjoy an array of runway shows, presentations, exhibitions, cocktail parties, industry networking and more. Nolcha continues to gain support from major sponsors including Aveda, Clarins, Paul Mitchell, EDUN Live, Carlton Hotel, Don Q Rum, Riazul Tequila and Coca-Cola.
About Nolcha Fashion Week: New York
Award Winning Nolcha Fashion Week held simultaneously with New York Fashion Week consists of runway shows featuring emerging and independent designers, accessory exhibition, industry networking events and fashion business seminars held by reputable New York fashion business industry figures. www.nolchafashionweek.com
About Nolcha
Nolcha is an award winning multi-faceted media and events platform, offering opportunities in the New York fashion business market, and operates an online fashion network, a print publication, and major annual events for the independent fashion industry and related retail businesses. Nolcha offers cost effective resources to aspiring and veteran fashion professionals; initiatives include Nolcha online, Nolcha Fashion Week: New York, London Fashion Week partner events, Independent Retail Week and Dress the Band competition. www.nolcha.com
About The Bohemian National Hall
The Bohemian National Hall, designed by William C. Frohne in the Renaissance Revival style and built in 1896, has been an important center for Czech and Slovak culture in New York City for more than one hundred years. It is a rare survivor of the social halls built in the nineteenth century for New York City's immigrant and ethnic communities, and a significant reminder of a major working-class ethnic enclave which once flourished in Yorkville; thus becoming a very visible representative of an important aspect of immigrant history in New York City and the United States. Since the beginning, the Hall has served as a focal point for its community, offering ethnic food, Czech language courses, Czech history classes and spaces for its large community' meetings and various events. In 2001, ownership of the Bohemian National Hall was transferred from the Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association (BBLA) to the government of the Czech Republic which reconstructed the building completely in the following years.
The building now hosts Consulate General of the Czech Republic and promoter of Czech culture, government agency Czech Center New York. The BBLA has retained the entire third floor and is still gladly considered as an integral part of the whole building. After the grand re-opening in October 2008, the Bohemian National Hall has truly become a common space for organizing events and presenting not only Czech culture, trade and tourism to the Czechs living in the U.S. and the Americans but also it has become available for renting outside the Czech community for a variety of events ranging from cultural events and business meetings to movie screenings and private events. www.bohemiannationalhall.com
McGee’s Comedy Club grand opening!
McGee’s Comedy Club grand opening! Free Stand-up Comedy show on Tuesday August 4th at 9pm. McGee’s Comedy Club features the hottest New York City comedians from Comedy Central, HBO, and NBC! This week’s show features comedians: Alec Sobel (the winner of if.net’s comedy contest), Harrison Greenbaum (writer for Mad Magazine), and Sam Morrill (one of the youngest members ever admitted to the friar’s roast club). McGee’s is located at 240 West 55 Street between Broadway & 8th Ave. Seats fill up quickly so please leave a Reservation on our hotline (206-426-6135) or email Mcgeescomedyclub@gmail.com. The show is free (no cover) but there is a one drink minimum. Drinks typically range $4-6.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
RIVA: FROM MAHOGANY TO FIBERGLASS: THE HISTORY OF THE BOATYARD THAT BECAME A LEGEND
The world-famous firm, over 160 years on the crest of a wave
The history of the Riva boatyard began in 1842 on Lake Iseo in Sarnico (Bergamo) with Pietro Riva, a carpenter who had moved there from Lake Como. It continued with Ernesto, followed by Serafino, who loved racing, and lastly Carlo, who created a style that made a name for itself all over the world as a synonym for elegance and impeccable taste. Riva’s story is one of pure Italian style, a history of pleasure boating. Ernesto introduced the internal combustion engine in 1880 and with his son Serafino’s passion for racing, performance became a distinctive feature of all Riva yachts.
During the Thirties, Sarnico was one of the most active boatyards on the international motor boating scene. Influenced by the first competitions held, on 1 May 1912 Serafino reached a speed of 24 km/h in a racing yacht during an international race – a feat achieved for the very first time. Motor yacht competitions began to enjoy huge success, giving rise to the holding of important international events all over the country. Serafino Riva won one of the most famous, the Pavia-Venice, two years running, in 1931 and 1932, establishing the record of the period by racing at a speed of 52 km/h.
Reconstruction of Italy was in full swing and bridges, motorways and towns were being built all over the country. Society was going through an industrial revolution and the automobile became a rising star. Carlo Riva created an alter ego for this star, namely a range of wooden yachts featuring an unmistakable design. The line, interiors, steering wheel, dashboard and driving position of the Ariston, the first example of what would develop into several generations of motorboats, made it the very first luxurious water “automobile”. This brought a new, all-Italian dimension to an important period of the year, the holidays, and Riva yachts became inviting, smart, sensual, vain.
In 1969, when the first fiberglass yacht appeared, the lovers of tradition were horrified. The farsighted Riva boatyard, however, knew how to innovate while still respecting tradition. Indeed, Carlo Riva’s last contribution to a Riva which was no longer really his own, was to ennoble and enrich the yacht by “combining cold plastic with a touch of warm wood”, creating a happy union between mahogany and fiberglass.
After various passages, in May 2000 Riva joined the Ferretti Group, one of the world leaders in luxury yachting, heralding the onset of a new period of development and innovation. The Ferretti Group, led by President Norberto Ferretti, currently encompasses Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Itama, Bertram, Apreamare, Mochi Craft, CRN e Custom Line. Since joining the Group, Riva has developed a portfolio of ten models ranging from 30 to 115 feet (10 to 35 meters).
Headed by its CEO Ferruccio Rossi since 2006, Riva continues to be synonymous all over the world with style, beauty, innovation, design and quality. The study of new models, featuring unique designs and top quality in all aspects, is entrusted to Mauro Micheli and his Officina Italiana Design. Riva fully expresses what Italian creativity and industriousness are capable of producing for the joy, pleasure and wonder of all those who love the sea and luxury.
In 2005, the Sarnico boatyard opened its gates to the general public for the very first time after more than 160 uninterrupted years of history – the doors to the Factory of Dreams were finally open.
Tasty Tidbits: Matto
Matto (“crazy” in Italian), is an award winning authentic Trattoria offering inventive Italian cuisine in a casual yet lively atmosphere. The management team formerly of Cipriani Worldwide has created the five star diamond award winning restaurant with a dedication to quality, professional service and affordable prices. From the market style umbrellas on the patio to the rustic architectural elements inside, Matto is understated but elegant. Designed by kimberlyhallCREATIVE, woven leather chairs mix with Douglas fir flooring and millwork to create a vibe that is both inviting yet appropriate to a beachside community. The zinc-topped bar is positioned at the front of the space offering a view point for watching the chefs craft tasty pizzas heading into the large pizza ovens. Adjacent to the bar is a convenient take-out area offering a full menu with emphasis on pizzas. Upon approaching the dining room, one is be met by an airy cathedral ceiling draped in flowing white fabric, lending a soft and romantic quality day or night. The entire perimeter of the dining room is enclosed with French doors that open for a true al fresco dining experience. Banquette seating borders the entire dining area with tables in the center of the room topped with classic white tablecloths and craft paper for a practical yet authentic look. The French doors open to an outdoor patio featuring a garden of sophisticated plantings and outdoor tables for dining and enjoying a drink, before or after the meal.
Matto’s authentic Italian menu offers an emphasis on freshness and quality featuring homemade pastas and desserts, specialty pizzas, fresh inventive salads, fresh local fish and some of Matto’s famous dishes. Antipasti range from $8 - $17 and sample dishes include: tuna tartar $13 with pistachio nuts, zucchini and cilantro and Bresaola della Valtellina $15, dry cured beef with arugula, tomato and parmigan reggiano. Salad choices range from $10 - $14 with dishes such as Insalata Matto $13, with radicchio, endive, onions, cherry tomatoes, peppers and Gorgonzola with a splash of balsamic vinegar reduction drizzled with olive oil and Insalata di barbabietola $14, with red beets, asparagus, walnuts, grapefruit and goat cheese. Homemade pastas range from $15 - $23 and include: Tagliatelle alla Contadina $20, homemade tagliatelle with cherry tomato, zucchini and zucchini flower pesto; Pappardelle al funghi e rucola $21, homemade pappardelle with mixed wild mushrooms and arugula; and Tagliolini al gamberi $19, homemade tagliolini with shrimp and zucchini. Entrees are in the $15 - $38 range featuring grilled lamb chop with string beans and pearl onions $38; breaded chicken breast with arugula salad and roasted red pepper sauce $23; and wild salmon with leek sauce $27. All desserts are $9 and include tiramisu, chocolate mousse cake, homemade gelato and Gorgonzola cheese topped with a touch of honey, walnuts and a splash of Lagavulin 16 year old whiskey. Matto offers a full bar and also has a large of wine and beer, both international and local.
“Whether you eat there for lunch or dinner, or just take advantage of the takeout menu, you’re sure to like the wildly creative dishes at Matto,” says Hamptons Magazine. The East Hampton Star raves they are “mad about Matto.” Dinner is served from 5 p.m. until closing and lunch and pizza bar service is served on weekends from 12 noon until closing. Matto to go service is available during lunch and dinner offering the full menu and specialty pizzas. Specialty pizzas range from $10 to $24 and include: Matto focaccia, with Parma prosciutto, arugula, robiola and truffle oil and Pizza Capricciosa, with mushroom, prosciutto, olives, eggs, tomato and mozzarella. Happy hour will be offered daily from 5 – 6 p.m. with reduced cocktail prices. In season, starting at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, the late night pizza bar & lounge offers a bar menu until 2 a.m. The late night menu features pizzas, salads, bruschette, focacce, crostini and specialty cocktail such as the signature Venetian style Bellini.
Matto
104 North Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 329-0200
www.mattorestaurant.com
Date Opened: June 2007
Seats: 24 with outdoor patio
Credit Cards: Master Card, American Express and Visa
Hours of Operation: Open seven days for dinner at 5 p.m.; Lunch on weekends beginning at 12 noon; Late night pizza lounge menu on Friday and Saturday 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Take out available
Concept of Restaurant: Eclectic Italian featuring homemade pastas and specialty pizzas
Decor: From the market style umbrellas on the patio to the rustic architectural elements inside, Matto is understated but elegant. The zinc-topped bar is positioned at the front of the space offering a view point for watching the chefs craft tasty pizzas heading into the large pizza ovens. The entire perimeter of the dining room is enclosed with French doors that open for a true al fresco dining experience. Banquette seating borders the entire dining area with tables in the center of the room topped with classic white tablecloths and craft paper for a practical yet authentic look. French doors open to an outdoor patio featuring a garden of sophisticated plantings and a relaxing fountain.
Owner: Lidia Buonanno
Executive Chef: Giovanni Zuanon
Executive General Manager: Pietro Molendini
Designer: Kimberly Hall of kimberlyhallCREATIVE...
Sample Dishes: Calamari fritti, fried squid with our own dipping sauces; Breasaola della
Valtellina, Dry cured beef with arugula, tomato and parmigiano Reggiano;
Tagliolini al Gamberi, homemade tagliolini with shrimp and zucchini; and
Spiedini di Pesce, mixed seafood on a skewer and grilled vegetables with
salmoriglio sauce
Signature Dishes: Insalata Matto, Radicchio, endive, onions, cherry tomatoes, peppers & gorgonzola
with a splash of balsamic vinegar reduction, drizzled with olive oil; Tagliatelle
alla Contadina, homemade fresh tagliatelle with cherry tomato, zucchini and
zucchini flower pesto; and Costolette di Agnello Scottadito, grilled lamb chop
with string beans and pearl onions
Signature Pizza: Pizza Matto, mozzarella, gorgonzola, mushrooms, sautéed spinach, artichokes and
cherry tomato
Signature Dessert: Homemade tiramisu
Additional Comments: * Matto holds the Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.
* Matto to go service is available during lunch and dinner offering the full menu and
specialty pizzas.
* Happy hour is offered daily from 5 – 6 p.m.
* On Friday and Saturday nights, the late night pizza bar & lounge offers a bar menu featuring pizzas, salads, bruschette, focacce, crostini and specialty cocktails from 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Celebrity Factor: Betsey Johnson, Brooke Shields and Ethan Hawke. Maybe even Peachy Deegan? Whom You Know looks forward to reviewing Matto and telling you even more!
New Column: Peachy Ahoy
Of course, Peachy likes to get out on the water a bit at times...Manhattan IS an island! We hope you love the column devoted to boats.
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NEW YORK CITY SEES DOUBLE PRETTY - Sephora celebrates the opening of it’s second Times Square Store -
Who: Taylor Momsen, star of hit series “Gossip Girl,” Adrienne Bailon, actress and singer-songwriter, Alexandra and Theodora Richards, models and rock royalty, Lauren Luke, makeup maven and YouTube glamour gal, the Sephora PRO Beauty Team, along with a who’s who of the beauty, fashion and entertainment worlds, celebrate the grand opening of Sephora 5 Times Square.
What: Get your gorgeous game face on – opening day events will include a Sephora Square Takeover where beauty buffs are invited to participate in two glamorous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® taking place.
Whether you want to participate in setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the Most Lipstick Applications by an Individual in One Hour, or help break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the Most Cosmetic Makeovers by a Team of Five in One Hour, stop by the ultimate beauty playground for some fabulous fun.
When: Friday July 31, 2009
Events throughout the day from 9am – 5pm including:
· 9am-9:30am: Ribbon cutting at Sephora 5 Times Square
o Alexandra and Theodora Richards appearance
· 11am-12pm: Sephora Express Services
· 12pm – 1pm: Sephora attempts to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most lipstick applications by one person in one hour
o Adrienne Bailon appearance
· 2pm - 3pm: The BY LAUREN LUKE Challenge
o Lauren Luke appearance
· 3pm – 4pm: Sephora attempts to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most cosmetic makeovers by a team of five in one hour
o Taylor Momsen appearance
· 4pm – 5pm: TEMPTU MAKES NEW YORK BLUSH: Join the AIRbrush Revolution
Where: Sephora Square (Father Duffy Square)
Northern Triangle of Times Square, located between 46th and 47th Streets, Broadway and Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10036
Southampton Hospital Announces Plans for its 51stth Annual Summer Party “A Centennial Celebration”
Southampton, New York – The Southampton Hospital Foundation has announced that the Hospital’s 51st Annual Summer Party, A Centennial Celebration, will take place on Saturday, August 1. Chaired by Sheila O’Malley Fuchs, the event will take place under the tents on Wickapogue Road in Southampton. The Hospital is also pleased to announce that Christie Brinkley has accepted the position as honorary chair for this year’s event. As in past years, the evening will benefit the Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine. “Southampton Hospital is truly fortunate to have such a loyal community to support the tradition of the annual summer party,” comments Steven M. Bernstein, Southampton Hospital’s Foundation President, “This support is critical to the delivery of quality emergency services considering the geographical isolation of the East End communities.”
Summer Party attendees will dance to the music of Alex Donner under a huge tent transformed by the creativity of Tony Urrutia and Steven Stolman, and enjoy an elegant catered dinner by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. Also featured will be the popular silent auction and a raffle of fabulous and extravagant trips and prizes.
Christie Brinkley is more than one of America’s most successful and recognizable models, she has also achieved success as an artist, writer, photographer, designer, actress, political and environmental activist, and perhaps most importantly to her, a mother of three. Ms. Brinkley is an active and dedicated supporter of many organizations and worthwhile causes mainly focused on the well-being of children and the world they live in. She is the proud recipient of many humanitarian awards and has been honored by many distinguished organizations such as Mother’s Choice, Redbook Magazine’s “Mothers and Shakers Award,” Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award, as well as Cookie Magazine’s “Smart Cookie Award.”
A Ford Model’s superstar, Ms. Brinkley has appeared on over 500 magazine covers, both in the United States and Europe. She has been the subject of articles appearing in numerous, major publications.
According to Southampton Hospital President and CEO, Robert S. Chaloner, “This year’s event takes place during a year in which we are celebrating our centennial. We are gratified by the community support Southampton Hospital has received throughout our first 100 years. We are looking forward to serving our East End communities well into the future.”
Whom You Know looks forward to covering this event!
For more information about Southampton Hospital’s 51st Annual Summer Party, visit: www.southamptonhospital.org or call Kathy Lucas at (631)726-8700, x3.
View official invite at www.southamptonhospital.org.
Women's Shoe of the Week: HIHO by Stuart Weitzman
Whom You Know just loves this style for fall!
HIHO - $675 – available mid august www.stuartweitzman.com
Stuart Weitzman showcases for his fall advertising campaign the hottest shoe trend of the season – the thigh high boot…with his sexy version “the HIHO boot” in black suede with brown stack platform and heel.
Champage Wishes: Fire Island Beer Company Launches Lighthouse Ale, The First Craft beer From ‘The Other New York’
Fire Island Beer Company is very excited to announce the launch of Lighthouse Ale, the first official offering from the craft brewers headquartered in Fire Island, NY. And Whom You Know is very excited to try it! You will see a review on the product later-this is our announcement of it. Peachy Deegan decided to go with shot of Bailey's in her morning coffee with eggs and bacon and save the beer for later in the day... The American style ale will be the first of several unique craft beer recipe styles inspired by the experience of Fire Island.
Lighthouse Ale is the handiwork of two brothers and a cousin who developed their taste for craft beer and home brewing during the summers they spent on Fire Island, the naturally beautiful and very colorful barrier island just off of Long Island’s south shore. The ultra-relaxed island has attracted families, partiers, weekend beach-goers and outdoor sports lovers for generations, yet it refuses to allow cars, pretention and the frantic pace common to NY-metro area culture. This led the Fire Island Beer Company founders to coin it “The Other New York”, a concept they find very refreshing.
“We really wanted to make a beer that captured the laidback spirit and awesome character that you find on Fire Island, and Lighthouse Ale is that beer,” said Jeff Glassman, President and Marketing Director for Fire Island Beer Company. “After many years spent perfecting the recipe and sharing our beer with the community on Fire Island, we couldn’t be more thrilled to share it with the world.”
Co-founder and Head Beer Maestro, Tom Fernandez added, “The story of Lighthouse Ale begins at The Shack. It was a super casual lunch counter and bar in between the bay and the ocean in Atlantique Beach and we ran it during the summers when we were younger. It didn’t matter if you were a local, a surfer, a fishermen or a weekender…everybody gathered there and shared stories and laughs over a few beers. It was full of really easygoing people with a ton of character, just like Fire Island itself, so the vibe there was awesome. We always wanted to craft a beer that fit in there, so we started brewing Lighthouse Ale.”
Lighthouse Ale is a delicious golden to amber American style ale that is the product of four types of malts and three varieties of domestic hops. It is brewed to have a soft carbonation and light caramel finish that make it easy to drink, yet it has the toasty round body of a sturdy American ale to give it real substance. Truly easygoing with a lot of character, or as Fernandez likes to say, “…the kind of beer you want to have a beer with.”
What started many years ago as a basement home brewing experiment has grown into a meticulously crafted and well-received beer. Tom Fernandez and his brother Bert, Co-Founder and Account Manager, did not want to risk the recipe’s integrity in order to share it with a wider audience, so they enlisted some expert industry help from the Olde Saratoga Brewing Company (www.oldesaratogabrew.com) to bring their inaugural batches to life.
"Olde Saratoga has always supported the spirit of craft brewing,” said Paul McErlean, Head Brewer at Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. “When Fire Island came to us it was an exciting opportunity because we've never worked with a true home brew recipe before. The final product is outstanding and we are really happy to partner with these brewers as they share Lighthouse Ale with the world. From taste, to ingredients to marketing, they seem to be doing it all right."
To share Fire Island Lighthouse Ale with the people, the group has partnered with distribution heavyweight Manhattan Beer (www.manhattanbeer.com). As the largest single market beer distributor in the U.S., Manhattan’s Craft and Micro Division will be responsible for selling the new brand into target on and off-premise accounts in Long Island, Manhattan and Southern Westchester during its first year.
To help create a unique look and feel for Lighthouse Ale, Fire Island Beer Company turned to local branding and design boutique rocketdog (www.rocketdognyc.com). The innovative branding features original artwork and copy that will anchor all packaging, point of sale materials and digital applications for the beer company and its first offering. One way the brand will share its spirit is through the use six separate ‘stories’ that can be found randomly on the rear labels of its bottles. Each will communicate something different about The Other New York and the mindset found there. For example:
“If you ever visit Fire Island, you’ll
need to remember a few things
while you’re here. First, cars aren’t
allowed on the island so learn to
pack lightly. Second, respect the deer.
They run this island. Third, renters
take note: Never leave your trash sitting
outside before Sunday. (Trust us.) And
finally, grab a Lighthouse Ale, sip and
repeat. Life isn’t that complicated here
in The Other New York.”
“When we started Fire Island Beer Company we set out with one mission: To create world-class craft beers that are inspired by the color, character and the delicious experience of Fire Island. This is our first big step in realizing that mission,” said Glassman. “We are all about good times and great beer…and this is just the beginning.”
Lighthouse Ale is available in single 12oz bottles, 6-packs and 15.5 gallon kegs and is available to ship immediately.
Visit Fire Island Beer Company at www.fireislandbeer.com
CORRECTION: Laura Geller Sidewalk Sale is now July 30
July 30
Sidewalk Sale
Laura Geller
9am to 6:30pm
1044 Lexington
July 29 DKNY
From our fabulous friends at DKNY:
On Wednesday evening, DKNY will be celebrating CITYarts, an organization
that literally provides color to the streets of New York – and to the lives
of New Yorkers. To support this wonderful charity we will have two very
special items available to purchase - the DKNY Chari-Tee and 8 totes
designed by NYC students for CITYarts.
DKNY has designed a tee with a cause, which we call the "Chari-Tee". This
is our way to give back to the city that inspires us. DKNY's Chari-Tee, is
an interactive program between DKNY and those who love and wear it.
DKNY's Chari-Tee retails for $65 and benefits a menu of NYC organizations.
Each hangtag lists five NYC charities to which you can donate. Once you've
decided, log on to dkny.com and select your organization of choice. DKNY
will then donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of your Chari-tee.
It's a fun, cool way to send instant love to NYC.
Below is a list of organizations we are giving back to and a shot of the
Chari-tee.
The Fund for Public Schools
City Harvest
The Doe Fund
The Urban Zen Foundation
and
CITYarts
CITYarts empowers children and youth by bringing them together with
professional artists to create public art that addresses civic and social
issues, impacts their lives and transforms their communities.
In addition to the Chari-tee, DKNY has produced eight different
'eco-friendly printed' totes featuring artwork of eight NYC students,
created for the CITYarts "portraits of peace" initiative. There are 5 of
each style – 40 unique bags in total. The totes were printed using an
eco-friendly digital printing process. The resulting water-based design is
printed without screens or films and utilizes less ink with no excess ink
waste.
The totes are $25 each and all the proceeds go back to CITYarts. The totes
will only be available at the DKNY store on Madison Avenue.
In addition to the Chari-Tee & Totes, we will be giving shoppers a 10%
discount on their purchase PLUS an additional 10% of their purchase will go
to CITYarts!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
NIGHTLIGHT: Molyvos Hosts MEDITERRANEAN HOT AND SPICY Book Signing
Last night Molyvos hosted a booksigning which Peachy Deegan was happy to attend. Molyvos prepared Greek dishes from this book that were a delight to all guests. This is all about the book:
“I hope my recipes will inspire you to use the abundance of seasonal produce available in your area to prepare dishes with clear, vivid, and invigorating flavors.” – Agalia Kremezi
International expert on Greek Cuisine and renowned chef Aglaia Kremezi has always loved food with flavor as bright, intense, and exciting as the Mediterranean Coast that she calls home. Her first collection of recipes, The Foods of Greece, earned her the Julia Child Award for the best first cookbook from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Now, in her latest cookbook, MEDITERRANEAN HOT AND SPICY (Broadway Books; On-Sale May 12, 2009; $19.95), Aglaia brings her signature style of cooking and passion for fresh dishes that are packed with color, aroma, and flavor to the American kitchen with a collection of recipes from her travels in and around the Mediterranean Sea. These authentic, easy to prepare dishes are enjoyed throughout the region – in Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, France, and Lebanon. With each, Aglaia incorporates the local spices and peppers that give each dish an appealing dose of eat. But these aren’t the same heavy spices or five-alarm peppers that we’re used to from the cuisines of Mexico, India and China. Instead, they pack a punch that is both pleasingly hot, and completely comfortable for the average epicurean.
Dive into the Mediterranean with appetizers like homemade Hummus and Spicy Garlic Chickpeas, or Fried Mussels in Ouzo Butter. There are salads, spreads and marinades, alongside such delicious main courses as Slow Baked Lamb with Wheat Berries, Spicy, Light Moussaka, Lamb Tagine with Dried Figs and Sesame Seeds, and Skillet Pork from Kea.
And the flavor doesn’t end with dinner: desserts like Sweet Couscous with Orange Preserves, Sultanas, and Pistachios, and Fig and Yogurt Semifreddo, add a tangy finish to any meal. Featuring gorgeous full-color photographs throughout, plus a variety of helpful hints from Aglaia, MEDITERRANEAN HOT AND SPICY is the perfect book for anyone who appreciates great flavor, fresh ingredients, and a little bit of spice in the kitchen!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
AGLAIA KREMEZI, an internationally known expert on Greek cuisine, is the author of The Foods of Greece, which won the Julia Child Award for the best first cookbook from the International Association of Culinary Professions. She has lectured around the world about Greek and Mediterranean food and runs a widely respected cooking school on the Greek island of Kea, where she lives.
Whom You Know looks forward to featuring Molyvos in Tasty Tidbits!
Top Handle Barrel Frame "Croc" Purse by Donna Ricco
Whom You Know's first purse feature! A classic by Donna Ricco.
Top Handle Barrel Frame "Croc" Purse
*Stamped "leather", poly taffeta lining, metal top handle & chain strap
*Push and Slide top opening
*3 1/2"H x 6 1/2"W x 2 1/4"D
*Imported
*Stamped "leather", poly taffeta lining, metal top handle & chain strap
*Push and Slide top opening
*3 1/2"H x 6 1/2"W x 2 1/4"D
*Imported
$48.00
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Style #8962004G-BLACK
Color: BLACK
Order yours!
http://www.donnaricco.com/productdisplay.aspx?p=870
New Column: Peachy's Got It In the Bag
Finally Peachy Deegan has found a purse to write about! Whom You Know endorses classy little purses, not the total trendy diaper bag size items that we see in many places these days....we hope you like the bags we show!
Post your comments as always.
Dress of the Week : Sleeveless Roll Neck Fitted Short Dress by Donna Ricco
Always a lady in this classic Donna Ricco dress! This chic dot cotton jacquard dress is styled with a roll neck front, inset contrast waist band and slim skirt. Perfect for day to evening with clean lines and a sophisticated look! Center back zipper. Fully lined. 100% Cotton. Dry clean. Imported.
Whom You Know just loves it and at was seen in it at last night's soiree at Molyvos flawlessly executed by Claire Ann of Frank Publicity.
The best part is that is now on sale:
Now $85.00
Was $138.00
This is the address to go to so you too can look just peachy!
http://www.donnaricco.com/productdisplay.aspx?p=629
BIG APPLE BUSINESS: Lily O’Brien’s Inc,
Lily O’Brien’s Inc, located in New York City, New York, is a Chocolate Café and Store specializing in the importing and sale of Irish Handmade chocolates to the New York market, in conjunction with magnificent hot chocolate drinks and a deluxe coffee range. The business has been established to offer high quality luxury chocolates to the cosmopolitan New York residents. Whom You Know thinks this is a lovely spot and Cathal Queally of Lily's is quite friendly!
The Lily O'Brien’s Chocolate Café has been in development within Lily O’Brien’s Ltd for many years now. In conjunction with Mary Ann O’Brien, the Managing Director of Lily’s, Cathal Queally set about identifying the right opportunity, in the right market before launching the concept to the US. Whom You Know is not surprised that Manhattan was identified!
The New York store offers a luxuriously indulgent and stylish setting with a distinctively modern-Irish ambience, setting it apart from competitor’s offerings with its uniquely stylish brand identity, along with its daring approach to new product development.
Taking inspiration from the fashion, interior design and food industries, Lily O’Brien’s packaging is cutting-edge luxury, while the chocolates contained within each collection are unique chocolate moments of indulgence, with innovative recipes inspired by classic dessert recipes. Lily O’Brien’s Irish Chocolate Café is a truly different and exciting location to visit in the Bryant Park area, offering New York consumers a truly indulgent and interactive chocolate experience.
With gifting, sharing and self-treating items on sale within the store, it is a place to browse, indulge, and relax. The Lily O'Brien’s Chocolate Café will offer the full range of chocolate products that the company currently manufactures, including luxury gifts, individually wrapped chocolate treats, bars, cookies, shortbread, brownies, chocolate hampers and organic chocolate gifts.
So instead of taking a trip to Ireland, you can instead get the great chocolate here just by Bryant Park!
EAST END GREEN FEST Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds On the North Fork of Long Island
Route 48, Mattituck NY 11952
10am-6pm daily
http://www.eastendgreenfest.com/
"A one of a kind festival is about to Rock the North Fork. This two day celebration is sure to get your hips moving, and can help you save cash, and the planet, all at the same time." Dan’s Papers – July 24, 2009
The East End GreenFest will take place this weekend, August 1 and 2 at Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds in Mattituck, NY. This two day outdoor festival is a Celebration of all things Green. There will be 10+ bands on a SOLAR POWERED STAGE. Local Wineries, Farmers’ Market, Crafters, Healthy, Natural and Local Items for Sale, FREE Samples and Giveaways, and Renewable Energy Exhibits including Solar, Geothermal, Green Transportation and Waste Reduction.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $3 for Adults and Kids 12 and Under are FREE!
Bands include Jaden South, The Mondays, Reality Addiction, Hawaiian Ed, Nina Tolins, Tucker and many more.
Live Performers include African Dancers, a Contortionist, Poi Arts Dancer and a Human Gyroscope. Kids Exhibits and Hula Hoop Instruction too.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and spend the day having some good green fun.
For more information and directions visit our website http://www.eastendgreenfest.com/ or the East End GreenFest FaceBook Page. Call 631 734 5894
6th Annual Hamptons Happening, Cooks & Croupiers: Chef Tastings, Casino & Live Auction to benefit The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
6th Annual Hamptons Happening
Cooks & Croupiers
Chef Tastings, Casino & Live Auction
to benefit the
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
with
Dr. Samuel Waxman
keynote speaker
After Polo, Peachy Deegan attended the 6th Annual Hamptons Happening, Cooks & Croupiers: Chef Tastings, Casino & Live Auction to benefit The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. Notable guests included:
Jon Gosselin, Jon & Kate Plus 8
Michael Lohan with fiancée Erin Mueller
Honorary Chair, Costas Kondylis with Laurie L. Schaffran & Marion Waxman presented the 6th Annual Hamptons Happening, Cooks & Croupiers: Chef Tastings, Casino & Live Auction, hosted by Susan and Louis Meisel at The Sagaponack Sculpture Field.
The 6th Annual Hamptons Happening, Cooks & Croupiers, raised $265,000 to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, as guests – such as Jon Gosselin and Michael Lohan with fiancée Erin Mueller – enjoyed gourmet bites from the chef tasting stations, danced to the live jazz band, bid on items during the exciting live and silent auctions and tried their luck at the casino tables, all for an amazing cause. Peachy Deegan thought it was lovely to meet guests Cynthia and Tony Shogren, in the photo above, who left their wonderful resort, Dunmore Beach Club, (www.dunmorebeach.com)in Harbour Island, Bahamas, to make it to the fabulous soiree. Tony Shogren has been a member of this board for 35 years! Cynthia's shell drop earrings are Rock Your Body-worthy and Tony's green pants would have landed him in Fashion Fridays if we had just met him a day earlier...
In his keynote speech, Dr. Samuel Waxman addressed the work the Foundation is currently accomplishing— developing treatments to successfully address breast cancer, particularly the form that devastatingly affects young women, and to examine and resolve the reasons why cancer re-occurs within patients once it has been successfully cured. Through the encouraging research that the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has conducted in their mission to cure cancer, Dr. Waxman looks forward to promising prospects, closing his address, “It keeps me young and passionate to see such an exciting future ahead.”
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization focusing on one of the most promising strategies for developing cures and treatments for many types of cancer; even offering hope for preventing cancer from developing. It is on the cutting edge of a revolution with alternatives to the traditional treatments of chemotherapy and radiation, which kill cancer (and healthy) cells. Foundation supported research includes reprogramming chaotically growing cancer cells to behave normally and understanding cancer stem cells’ ability to spread and resistance to treatment. The results will lead to precisely targeted treatments or preventatives having minimal side effects on the recipients. Participating restaurants at the event included Annie’s Organic Café, Bobby Van’s, Brandt Beef, Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese Shop, Chef Pierrot Signature Catering, DuFour Pastry Kitchens, The Fudge Shoppe, Ichiban Sushi, il laboratoria de gelato, Kneaded Bread, La Masseria, Leo’s Latticini, Magnolia Bakery, Manhattan Chili, Nichol’s, Pure Dark, The Seafood Shop, Shun Lee, Susan Meisel, Town Line BBQ and Tutto Il Giorno. Beverages were sponsored by Palm Bay Imports, Imperia Vodka, Fire Island Beer Company, Hampton Coffee Company and Pellegrino/Acqua Panna.
WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Chef Tastings, Casino & Live Auction
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: The Sagaponack Sculpture Field
Hosted by Susan & Louis Meisel
Susan made excellent pigs in the blanket!
81 Wilkes Lane
Sagaponack, NY
MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Pamela Friedman, Creator of Maxim's de Paris®
Pamela Friedman is a true Manhattan tastemaker and trendsetter. Having lived in New York City for the past 30 years, she enjoys the socialite scene as much as any New Yorker, but has found a way to balance the hustle and bustle of city life with an environmental, natural and holistic approach to her home life and career. Her credentials, as well as personal holistic lifestyle, exemplify her beliefs and she both inspires and delivers this naturalist approach to her audience and consumers in each and every aspect of her business.
Pamela has enjoyed a marketing and creative career in the beauty, home design and fragrance categories and has brought to fruition many products in which we are so very familiar. After graduating from Parsons School of Design, her interest in fashion, home décor and creation of scent led her in the direction of home fragrances, where she quickly established a reputation as an accomplished designer and creator of products. In fact, she played an integral role in the successes for brands like Crabtree & Evelyn and Victoria’s Secret Beauty. She’s also the mastermind behind the great Felissimo Store on 56th Street, which we all loved and now greatly miss. It was there that she truly fell in love with fragrances. Living in Manhattan, the mecca of shopping and consumerism, has influenced her to create products that stand out – beautiful, elegant and sophisticated — and, not only smell good, but are meaningful and good for you!
It was this drive, entrepreneurial spirit, and vision of luxury and nourishment for the soul that influenced Pamela to create her own brands.
Her love of Paris, and her friendship with Pierre Cardin was the start of her intrigue with the notoriety of the beginnings of the Maxim’s restaurant and Belle Époque era of celebrity, decadence, and elegance as well as Sem, the well-known artists’ renditions; and, of course, the French tradition of harmonizing scents. She sought to capture the nostalgia of this period which represented a carefree but rich feeling. It was this inspiration that led her to create Maxim's de Paris® Home fragrance products, which captures the essence of the vibrant spirit of the Maxim’s Cafe during the turn-of the-century. Maxim’s de Paris® Home fragrance collection launched in New York’s Bergdorf Goodman as well as many of the best specialty boutiques in the U.S. Maxim’s is a line of soy based candles that draws our interest and greatly influences our moods. The brand is known for its quality, luxurious essences and whimsical uniqueness as they are multi-layered with high quality natural essences.
Pamela also recognized a need in home fragrance that not only provided aroma but provided aroma with benefit. Living Naturals® home fragrance products bridge beauty and design with a lifestyle of wellness and balance. While the products incorporate all the elements of a healthy home — aromatherapy, purification, essential oils and holistic healing, they also enhance our mind and spirit.
Pamela draws her inspiration from the rich culture of Manhattan life and her travels around the world; including design, architecture, and the natural world of flowers and plants. All of her products are developed with wellness, beauty and sustainability in mind and offer choices for those who are pursuing healthier and more meaningful lifestyles. She focuses on creating mind and body driven benefit products with a multi-sensory approach. As a holistic lifestyle designer, her approach is simple, timeless and sophisticated and her products represent a lifestyle that is effortlessly chic, elegant, eco-conscious and healthy – where design, style, and wellness play an equal role.
Pamela’s home fragrance brands are a whole new level of beauty and wellness. She is a true home fragrance guru who is dedicated to enhancing lives and participating in the protection of our environment for years to come.
Pamela is currently a member of the Natural Products Association, American Botanical Council, Natural Perfumers Guild, Advisor to Ahead of the Curve, and studied Feng Shui at NY’s Open Center. Whom You Know is pleased to present her as our latest Mover and Shaker!
Peachy Deegan interviewed Pamela Friedman for Whom You Know.
Peachy Deegan: What makes someone capable of being a trendsetter?
Pamela Friedman: The ability to influence, inspire, and push boundaries with respect to taste, style......and life.
What do you like more about Paris compared to Manhattan?
The architecture, history, and the innate style of the French.
What do you like more about Manhattan compared to Paris?
The excitement and energy of Manhattan, the diversity of people- cultures, shopping, restaurants; and the nightlife.
What are the keys to success in building a strong brand?
Focus, stamina, consistency and awareness of competition. Being able to deliver a clear message that stands for something, and the ability to tap into emotional connections and needs of the consumer are keys to building a strong brand.
What are your future ambitions?
To continue to grow my brands, expanding my consumer reach, while contributing to the enrichment of others lives, and participating in the protection of our environment for years to come
What or who has had the most influence on your pursuit of excellence?
From early on, my father, who is a true entrepreneur, always pushed me to be better and taught me that one can make what they want out of life. His determination and fortitude always brought him success.
What is your favorite place to be in Manhattan?
There are many. The Conservatory Garden in Central Park – It’s a delightful and serene area of the park – with different areas representing French, Italian and English style gardens. I also enjoy being in my Manhattan apartment – watching the happenings of various boats, planes, and weather – I have sighted several rainbows, which look extraordinary juxtaposing Manhattan skyscrapers - relaxing or entertaining. And…. anywhere in NYC taking in the unique Manhattan sights.
What is your favorite shop in Manhattan?
Bergdorf Goodman, Zitomers, Flower Market – to name a few
What is your favorite drink?
A new vodka called “Star Vodka”. I drink it straight, on the rocks. It’s gluten-free, very smooth and no hangovers!
What is your favorite restaurant in Manhattan?
Avra –a Greek restaurant for its delicious fresh fish!
What is your favorite Manhattan book?
The Great Gatsby, Devil Wears Prada
What has been your best Manhattan athletic experience?
Ice skating at Wolman rink in the winter and watching the roller skaters in Central Park in the summer.
What is your favorite thing to do in Manhattan that you can do nowhere else?
People watching! – It’s like nowhere else in Manhattan.
What has been your best Manhattan art or music experience?
Etta James at BBKings, hanging out with Ron Woods and the Stones backstage at Madison Square Garden, ... the Ashes and Snow photography exhibit - amazing...although a long time ago....still vivid in my mind.
What do you think is most underrated and overrated here?
I think the most underrated in Manhattan is the perception of the people……New Yorker’s get a bad rap for their attitudes, however, New Yorkers are extremely tolerant, accepting, friendly, and helpful.
Overrated: The recent “waterfalls” exhibition
How would you like to be contacted by Whom You Know readers?
Email: prfconceptsintl@aol.com
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