Monthly Archives: June 2017

Health and Beauty Summer Product Must Haves for Healthy Skin, Hair, and Body #SummerSkin #BeachLife

Oscar Blandi At Home Salon Glaze
Jane Iredale Accumax Supplements
YBF Gelus eyes 5 piece collection
Alternascript NatureThin Supplements
Heliocare Antioxidants
Frownies Neck Mask

1.) Oscar Blandi At Home Glaze. Brightens Natural and Color treated hair. Prevents color fading from chlorine & adds moisture. $27 Buy Here: nordstrom.com

2.) Jane Iredale Skin Accumax Supplements. Synergistic combination of vitamins & plant nutrients which address the underlying causes o cystic acne. Available in single, double, or triple pack. $65.80- $157 Buy Here: janeiredale.com

3.) YBF Beauty Gelus Eyes 5 Piece Collection. 5 eyeliner shades in great summer colors. $28.80 Buy Here: ybfbeauty.com

4.) NatureThin Healthy Weight Loss Supplements with Essential Vitamins, Botanical Based Ingredients, & Water 16 Day Free Trial Available Here: Alternascript.com 

5.) Heliocare Daily Antioxidant supplements with Fernblock Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE). Active ingredient helps maintain skin ability to protect itself against the aging effects of free radicals. $29.99 Buy Here: walgreens.com

6.) Frownies Gel Neck Mask. Softens, Smoothes, and Firms the neck area with a bio-metric membrane carrier patch. $15 Buy Here: frownies.com

 

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Urban Tech Gala 2017 Gustavinos NYC @UrbanTechCenter

 

Pat Bransford/ Founder
Ted Lange
Mayor David Dinkins
Pat, Hannah, Sherry, Benjamin
Vicky Fuller
Valerie Jarrett
Brendan Fallis and Hannah Bronfman
Alicia Quarles
Don Lowery
Robert F. Smith and Vicky Fuller

Last week the 22nd annual Urban Tech Gala was held at Gustavinos in NYC. The Urban Tech Center is a non-profit organization started by Pat Bransford over two decades ago. It’s primary focus is to build social and life skills, improve academic skills, financial, and digital literacy skills for the underserved youth in urban areas in New York City. It has since expanded to other urban areas nationwide. The Youth Leadership Academy(YLA) courses develop students fundamental skills for life effectiveness. Urban Tech’s “Adopt A School” program focuses on Financial Network Program, Dignity for All, STEM, and Social Justice & Community Leadership.

The Gala was co-hosted by actor, director, and screenwriter Ted Lange and TV Host, reporter and humanitarian Alicia Quarles. 

This year’s honorees were Vicky Fuller, Chief Investment officer at New York’s State Common Retirement Fund, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama’s Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and Don Lowery, Senior Vice President Community Engagement at Nielsen.

The Gala also honored special guest Hannah Bronfman. Hannah is a DJ, health and wellness enthusiast and founder of HBFIT.com, a unique online community for people who are passionate about health, beauty, fitness, wellness, travel, music, and travel. Hannah is also a fashionista and an “It Girl”. The award was presented to her by her mother Sherry Bronfman, a long time supporter of The Urban Tech Center.

To learn more about the center or to donate please visit: www.urbantechnyc.com

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Restaurant Review: Almayass NYC Lebanese and Armenian Cuisine @AlmayassNYC

 

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Almayass NYC  is a a blend of modern Lebanese & Armenian cuisine owned and operated by the Alexandrian family. Rooted in Lebanon with locations in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, Doha at The Pearl and Dubai. Almayass first arrived on the New York restaurant scene in 2012 and immediately was a hit and gained a loyal following for it’s upscale food and wines, yet fun casual family vibe with terrific service. In 2017 it continues to impress with new menu options focusing on sharing of small plates, authentic Armenian dishes and Armenian artwork displayed through the entire restaurant.

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Meat Mantee
Lamb Chops
Bronzini
Filet Mignon Cubed
Spicy Potatoes
Salad Variety/Hummus

Our meal began with a variety of salads and their famous hummus dishes including our highly recommended favorite Hummus with cauliflower. Followed by the freshly made hot feta with oven baked feta cheese, vine tomato, oregano & spicy red peppers. The spicy potatoes were seasons with fresh garlic & cilantro. Another house favorite and a must try was the Mantee Traditional with meat, spinach option available. The Chef’s special is marinated diced filet mignon with the chef’s special sauce, and is a tasty option for any meat lover.

For the main course we recommend the Bronzini fillet with a sesame based sauce cooked with onion, cilantro and garnished with Almond. The Alaskan Sablefish (Black Cod) is tender and flaky served with baby spinach. The lamb chops were cooked just right served with brussel sprouts and cauliflower puree.

Our meal was accompanied wines, specialty cocktails, and authentic Armenian Cognac.

Almayass NYC is open 7 days a days for lunch & dinner. 24 East 21st New York, NY 10010 (212) 473-3100 

 

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Capital Grille’s 9th Annual “The Generous Pour” Wine Event is back from July 10th through September 3rd @CapitalGrille

 

Kona Crusted Steak
Citrus Salmon
Calamari
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Cheesecake

Wine pairing with delicious cuisine is a truly enjoyable experience for foodies and wine lovers alike. However, this can be a costly venture. For the 9th straight year The Capital Grille  is rolling out it’s summer time “The Generous Pour” wine event with a tasting experience of seven acclaimed wines from California and Oregon.

The wines are selected to pair with the restaurant’s signature menu items. The Generous Pour wine experience is available for $28, for 7 wine tastings, yes that’s $4 a glass, an unheard of price for a fine dining establishment. Price is $38 in the Pennsylvania market.

At the helm of The Generous Pour event is Advanced Sommelier Brian Philipps. With over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry Brian joined The Capital Grille in 2013 through another luxury restaurant Eddie V’s Prime Seafood.

As Advanced Sommelier with The Court of Master Sommeliers and a Certified Wine Educator from The Society of Wine Educators, he is currently pursuing the final Master Sommelier certification.

The theme of this year’s event – The Critics’ Darlings: 90+ Point Finds- brings together wines that have been rated 90 points or higher by respected wine critics.  The lineup this year includes wines from California’s Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbara regions, as well as Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

The wines offered are: Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 (92 Points), Arrowood “Sonoma Estates” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 (90 Points), Siduri Pinot Noir, 2015 (90 Points), Edmeades Zinfandel, 2013 (91 Points), Matanzes Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 (92 Points). Cambria Clone 4 Chardonnay, 2015 (91 Points) and The Willakenzie Pinot Gris, 2016 (90 Points). 

For more info and locations please visit: www.thecapitalgrille.com

 

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VSPOT New York’s Premiere “ReVAJENation”MediSpa Spa opens it’s Madison Ave Doors @vspot_medispa

 

Cindy Barshop of Completely Bare fame has been an innovator and pioneer in women’s sexual health and aesthetics. Her latest venture is the VSPOT Medispa that focuses primarily on lifting the taboo on women’s sexual ‘s health with treatments that correct problems millions of women have, but may be too embarrassed to discuss. Problems that interfere with our quality of life and sexual satisfaction.

Located on Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side, surrounded by some of the top retailers in the city, Cindy’s team of trained and certified female gynecologists perform “The Femilift” and administer “The O Shot”. The Femilift tightens the vagina and The O shot increases blood flow to the area for a more enjoyable sexual experience. (more…)

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Maxim names “The Power List” Highlighting The 9 Most Powerful Leading Women In Business Today @MaximMag

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Every year MAXIM lists their top 100 list, but this year they have added “The Power List”. In 2017 there is a record breaking amount of women who are leading and running Fortune 500 companies. MAXIM focused on featured brilliant women who are breaking the ceiling ,but also those that are trailblazers for future generations of female empowerment and success in business.

Featured in the issue are Susan Wojcicki – CEO of YouTube, Ursula Barns- American Chairperson & CEO of Xerax. Mary Barra- CEO & Chairperson of General Motors, Beth Comstock- Vice Chair of GE, Marilyn Hewson- Chairperson, President & CEO of Lockheed Martin, Safra Katz- Co CEO of Oracle, Emma Walmsley- CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Harriet Green- GM of IBM and Wendy Tan White- General Partner of Entrepreneur First.

THE POWER LIST

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Restaurant Review: Sushi Seki Times Square @SushiSeki #SushiSeki

 

Sushi Seki is a mini-chain of high end Sushi restaurants that cater to a crowd of sushi devotees that know the quality of their food and are not a afraid to spend a few bucks on it.

The Times Square location is a abuzz with the theatre crowd and guests looking for a late lounge experience as well as weekly saki tastings. “Omakase” a term used when the Chef is given a free pass to pick and choose the tasting menu starting with the lightest appetizers and sushi all the way to the cooked and grilled portion of the menu.

Our tasting menu began with a selection of the freshest salmon, tuna, eel, and yellowtail sushi and sashimi. Followed by mixed shrimp and vegetable tempura, a handful of rolls, ahi tartare, and topped off with tender and perfectly seasoned miso cod. All the selections were paired with appropriate sakis, wines, the Rose was a favorite, and specialty cocktails.

Decorated with a sleek minimalism vibe, with private party dining areas in a 2 floor setting, Sushi Seki is a must try for any sushi fan who wants to mix in quality cuisine and a good time.

Sushi Seki 365 west 46th street New York, NY (212) 262 – 8880 sushiseki.com

 

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