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The Wright at the Guggenheim The Wright at the Guggenheim

Today, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Guggenheim Museum, NY’s newest restaurant The Wright (1071 Fifth Avenue @ 88th) is opening.  I was invited to a sampling party on …

Cook.Eat.Live., Brooklyn Eats, Taste of NY Cook.Eat.Live., Brooklyn Eats, Taste of NY

In he past month, I have attended three spectacular food events in the city and outer boroughs.  With good food and drinks, new products, cooking seminars, and fun people, the foodie events around the city …

Incredible Sunday @ NY Culinary Experience Incredible Sunday @ NY Culinary Experience

This past Sunday, I had the great honor of attending the NY Culinary Experience co-hosted by NY Magazine and the French Culinary Institute (462 Broadway @ Grand).  Sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Airways, this extraordinary culinary …

4th Annual Star Chefs Congress and Rising Star Revue 4th Annual Star Chefs Congress and Rising Star Revue

As That Girl At The Party has become “Fat Girl At The Party,” I was all set to start my diet again this week!  But that went right out the window as I attended the …

Opening of SD26 Opening of SD26

Ate enough food for a week at the opening of the fabulous new location of the restaurant SD26!  Hosted by Esquire magazine, the evening featured a feast prepared by Executive Chef Odette Fada and Chef …

Le Souk Harem Opening Le Souk Harem Opening

DJ/Model Alexandra Richards

Le Souk Harem (510 LaGuardia Place b/t Bleecker & Houston) opened on Monday with a raging party featuring a magical sheik and shimming belly dancers both on the floor and on pillars adorned …

Sud de France Kickoff Party Sud de France Kickoff Party

Wine, delectable food, and a beach – what could be better on a perfect summer evening?  Sud de France’s Kickoff Party for their upcoming festival was a lovely blend of wine and food pairings that …

TGATP Loves True Lemon! TGATP Loves True Lemon!

Always on the lookout for healthy bevies, I am crazy for the new drink mix True Lemon™ Naturally Sweet!  It literally turns water into lemonade!  Completely natural, it consists of crystallized lemon, Truvia™ (the new …

Brother Jimmy’s 20th Anniversary Party Brother Jimmy’s 20th Anniversary Party

Moonlighting Bartender Lance Bass
Brother Jimmy’s is quite simply the best BBQ in NYC!  Period.  There was absolutely NO WAY that I was going to miss their 20th Anniversary which offered an open bar (always a …

Pestos with Panache By Lauren Pestos with Panache By Lauren

Having lived in Italy for 2 years, I have been wild about pesto for quite awhile.  Originating from Liguria on the Italian Riviera, the quality of pesto in the US varies greatly.  Few Americans have …

Tanteo Tequila Launch Tanteo Tequila Launch

There have been a lot of tequila parties recently (hey, you won’t hear me complaining!), but until Thursday’s Tanteo party I had yet to experience tequila combined with my favorite food group: chocolate!  Held at …

Belvedere Black Raspberry Launch
Friday, 1 May, 2009 – 10:29 | Comments Off
Belvedere Black Raspberry Launch

R&B Sensation and Fun Gal, Estelle

Belvedere held a three-day spate of parties to celebrate the launch of Belvedere Black Raspberry and spokesmodel R&B singer, Estelle.  While Wednesday and Thursday sound like they were nice little …

Opening of the Harbour Restaurant
Friday, 20 Mar, 2009 – 9:50 | Comments Off
Opening of the Harbour Restaurant

The Harbour Restaurant (@ 290 Hudson @ Spring St) held their friends and family opening night and thank God, they choose to adopt me for this marvelous night!  We were first treated to a full …