Monthly Archives: July 2024
Happy Tuna To Open A Dine-In Restaurant Near Grand Central in Early August 2024

The visionary minds behind Momoya New York’s premier spot for Japanese fare, proudly introduce Happy Tuna, the brand new 40 seat dine-in restaurant located at 380 Lexington Ave, right neat Grand Central Terminal. Set to open sometime in early August, the eatery promises to bring an elevated fast casual dining experience.
From a la carte rolls to nigiri to party combination packs and one-of-a-kind pastries, Happy Tuna provides affordable luxury, delivered in eye-catching, sustainable packaging.
This trailblazing, existing sushi delivery concept is poised for a significant expansion, unveiling its innovative hybrid concept that seamlessly blends japanese cuisine with sushi and pastries. With delivery and takeout only at their Hudson Yards and Soho locations, Happy Tuna is thrilled to announce the opening of this dine-in restaurant. This evolution promises an engaging and interactive digital aquarium experience that links to a loyalty program, introducing patrons to a new dimension of immersive dining. The 40-seat restaurant will be open daily from 7am until 10pm, featuring Japanese breakfast, with pastries and coffee, lunch and dinner featuring sushi, nigiri, rolls, sashimi, onigiri, and crispy rice as well as an extensive grab-n-go wall ith Japanese sandwiches. The restaurant will also serve beer, wine, sake, and cocktails, and will cater to the young professionals in the area looking for affordable, high quality Japanese cuisine. The expert pastry team will offer an array of handcrafted pastries including Pistachio Paris Brest, Kabocha Chiffon Cake, Matcha Yuzu Kolache with Citrus Crumble, Kuri Mont Blanc, and much more.
Debuting at the Grand Central location in August, an innovative high-tech wall with a virtual fish tank–the “Hey Fish” Fish Park. Guests will have the unique opportunity to create their own customized fish ‘pet,’ adding a playful and interactive element to their dining experience. Guests will be able to design their own personalized digital fish they can name, choosing its color, shape, emotional state, accessories, and name via app. These unique aquatic companions will then be released into the virtual tank, where they will embark on a swimming adventure. The virtual tank will track the mileage of each fish’s swim and more, providing an engaging and entertaining experience. Guests can compete and achieve various levels, each with its own reward of exclusive Happy Tuna merchandise. Every hour, a randomly selected group of ten fish will compete to catch rewards of free menu items, coupons, and more, with three winners announced every hour.
Stay Tuned on the opening date and everything else Happy Tuna has to offer by visiting: happytuna.com
Curve New York Reunites The Intimate Apparel Industry At Javits Center On August 4th through the 6th, 2024



The Curve New York trade show brings the world of intimates together with categories like lingerie, swim, and athleisure from over 200 international brands to the Javits Center on August 4th-6th, 2024.
Showcasing Fall/Winter 2025 collections from renowned brands, Curve provides retail buyers and industry professionals with opportunities to create new business, discover upcoming designers, network, and attend VIP events.
This season at Curve, we are introducing a variety of exciting new elements” CEO of Comexposium, Raphael Camp states. “One highlight is our Bridal Salon, where we have invited 20 prominent brands to showcase their bridal collections. This initiative reflects the increasing trend of brides investing more in themselves leading up to the wedding, with a focus on items like robes and lingerie. Renowned brands such as Aubade and Lise Charmel will be featured, marking our first venture into spotlighting bridal intimates in the lingerie space.”
Considered the leading trade show for intimate apparel and swimwear in North America, Curve—a division of Comexposium—is held bi-annually in New York and Los Angeles, as well as annually in Paris with partner show Salon International de la Lingerie. Additionally, a Canadian regional summer show, Curve Montreal, takes place on August 11-12th, 2024.
Buyers and Press can register for Curve’s Summer Shows here: curve-newyork.com
Cindy Blackman Santana Band Summer 2024 Tour Comes To Birdland Jazz Club in New York City



World renowned drummer and bandleader Cindy Blackman Santana hit the road last month with her highly acclaimed and vibrant ensemble, the Cindy Blackman Santana Band for multiple shows in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and The world famous Birdland Jazz Club in New York City.
The intimate setting of Birdland, allowed audiences to experience the soulful musical journey up close, with Cindy and her stellar band including Aurelien Budynek (guitar), Felix Pastorious (bass), Emilio Modesto (saxophone), Zaccai Curtis (piano), and JD Allen (saxophone).
Next, Blackman Santana will head back to the studio for her upcoming solo album, a testament to her enduring musical legacy and unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of sound.
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