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Burns Night aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

Friday, January 24 at 3:00 PM to Saturday, January 25 at 11:30 PM
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ

To celebrate the birth of our national bard, Robert Burns, we are delighted to be hosting a ticketed traditional Burns Supper aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia.

With two dates available, Friday 24 January and Saturday 25 January, 2020, you will be welcomed aboard by Britannia’s piper to experience an unforgettable Scottish evening. A delicious four-course menu will be served in the State Dining Room by Britannia’s butlers. Featuring the very best Scottish ingredients, dinner will be prepared by our Executive Chef Mark Alston and his team in the original Royal Galleys.

Traditional Scottish music will be played throughout dinner by Britannia’s musicians and, the highlight of the evening, the ‘Address to a Haggis’ will be followed by a Whisky Tasting in the State Drawing Room.

The evening also includes a red carpet welcome, drinks and canapé reception with a highlights tour of The Royal Yacht Britannia.

Tickets are priced at £210 per person (inc VAT). To book individual places please click here or call our Events team on 0131 555 8800.

To extend your five-star experience, book a stay on Fingal by The Royal Yacht Britannia, our new luxury floating hotel. Guests who attend our Burns Supper will receive a 10% discount when booking accommodation aboard Fingal for the night of the event. Please call +44 (0) 131 357 5000 to enquire.

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A ‘Hat Off Beaujolais’ Soiree and Dinner on National Beaujolais Nouveau Day

Thursday, November 21 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
L’Auberge Chez François, 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, Virginia

“BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU EST ARRIVEE !!!! – Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived and with it the promise of a wonderful new 2019 vintage.

Join Chef Jacques and team, and Boissett’s Export Director, Neil Ruane (aka Napoleon) in our very first ever Beaujolais dinner and discover the region’s hidden treasures .

Chef Jacques has prepared the perfect fall pairings – This experience could change your view of the gamay grape forever. As always fun, informal and entertaining – stories, singing and above all great food and wine.

All are encouraged to wear a hat in salute to the “Hat’s off to Beaujolais” Soiree. Prizes for the best hats, included!

Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a kickoff to the holiday season, happening just before Thanksgiving, giving you a perfect excuse to meet with friends and family and get into the holiday spirit.

Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!” Translation: “The new Beaujolais has arrived!” See you at our lively and delectable celebration! Vive la France!

MENU

Seasonal Canapes
Mommessin Beaujolais Nouveau Rouge 2019

Gratin of Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Puree
Mommessin Les Grandes Mises Beaujolais Blanc

Classic Organic Whipple Tree Farms Chicken Breast Coq au Vin, Mushrooms and Spetzels
Mommessin Les Grandes Mises Saint-Amour Rouge 2017

Wagu Beef Bavette Steak, Beaujoulais Wine Reduction, Pomme Croquettes
Mommessin Les Grandes Mises Moulin-a-vent Rouge 2016
Château Pierreux Brouilly “Grande Reserve” Rouge 2016

Pear Duo Almond Custard Tarte
Pears Poached in White and Red Beaujolais, Almond Creme

Gilette’s Locally Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

$100.00;
excluding tax and gratuity, for a total of $127.00

Tickets non-refundable

We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities.
Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests

Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these wines at a very special price this evening.

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Holiday appetizers made easy with Bacon Jam

The days are getting shorter and pre-holiday schedules are quickly becoming jam-packed. From family commitments to social gatherings, it can be challenging to squeeze in time to curate the perfect party dish. TBJ Gourmet’s Bacon Jam easily creates a unique and delicious element to any meal – see below for our holiday appetizer recipes.

TBJ Bacon Jam features a savory-sweet combination of bacon, brown sugar, caramelized onions, apple cider vinegar, and our special seasonings. With a bit of Bacon Jam magic, simple appetizers are transformed into delicious bites within minutes. Find our award-winning Bacon Jam in specialty food stores or on the TBJ website where you’ll find even more easy recipes to get through the holiday season.

Bacon Jam Brussel Sprouts

Trim and half 1 lb of brussel sprouts
Season with salt and pepper generously
Roast in olive oil or bacon lard in the oven at 450° for 20 minutes in a cast-iron skillet or on a sheet pan, tossing about halfway through
Pull from the oven, add 2-3 tbsp of Black Pepper Bacon Jam
Toss to coat and put under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until Bacon Jam begins to caramelize
Serve topped with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Bacon Jam Sweet Potatoes

Wash and halve 3 large sweet potatoes
Roast flesh side down in coconut oil on a sheet pan in the oven at 375° for 20 minutes
Pull from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and scoop the flesh out into a bowl, leaving skins intact
Mash the flesh with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and stir in Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam
Fill the skins with the mixture, top with mini marshmallows and put back into the oven for 5 minutes or until marshmallows begin to melt

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NU Club of DC: Winter Community Service – Wreaths at Arlington Cemetery

Saturday, December 14 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Remember Our Nation’s Fallen and #SayTheirNames – One Wreath At A Time

As has become our tradition, DC-area Wildcats will again gather with thousands of others to honor our nation’s heroes who are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Yes, we have Memorial Day in spring and Veterans Day in fall, but there is no better time to pause and express appreciation than during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

We will join DC-area alums from other universities and participate as part of the Capital Alumni Network (CAN) group. The overall effort, both nationally and at Arlington Cemetery, is sponsored and organized by Wreaths Across America. WAA is all-inclusive, non-partisan, and non-denominational. The mission of the organization is to remember all the fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach children about the value of freedom.

This will be the 28th year that WAA has placed wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Beginning in 2014, the goal of covering all sections of the Cemetery (with over 250,000 wreaths!) was successfully initiated. This patriotic effort requires many wreaths – and thousands of volunteers! And that is how we can help!

2019 will mark the sixth year that DC-area Wildcats, their families, and friends have participated in Wreaths Across America day at Arlington National Cemetery. In 2013, a small but mighty group of approximately ten represented our collective purple pride and patriotism. Since that time, our group has grown to over 100, representing 5+ decades of NU graduation years and including Wildcats of all ages. Join us for an incredibly memorable day of community service, patriotism, and pride!

“We are not here to ‘decorate graves.’ We’re here to remember not their deaths, but their lives.”

Bring your friends and family! All ages, especially children, are welcome and encouraged to participate. The only physical requirements involve walking the rolling hills of the Cemetery – and handling whatever the weather happens to bring.
The event is free, but registration is requested so that we can plan for the appropriate number and so that others know you are attending.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 14, 2019

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Arrival/Screening of Volunteers
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Volunteer Group Photos and WAA Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM – Noon Wreath-Laying (in our group’s designated section)

FEES:
The event is free – but please register!

Whether or not you are able to join us for the wreath-laying, you may want to consider making a donation to sponsor a wreath – since all of the wreaths are the gifts of private citizens (and not publicly funded). Click here to access the donation site – and when you donate, indicate “Northwestern” after your name as a visible symbol of our purple pride.

For those who did not graduate from Northwestern: visit https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ for more information

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Announcing Dr. Whitney Bowe, Body Kitchen Physician Ambassador

Renowned New York-based celebrity dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe is committed to achieving and maintaining the health and radiance of her patients’ skin. One of the most in-demand dermatologists in the country, Dr. Bowe is a trailblazer in the field of integrative dermatology and particularly, in the area of nutrition and the skin. Her work has earned the attention of top media outlets, netting her invitations to lend her expertise on programs like Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, and Dr. Oz, and publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, ALLURE and INSTYLE. Her best-selling book, The Beauty of Dirty Skin: The Surprising Science of Looking and Feeling Radiant from the Inside Out, has positioned Dr. Bowe at the epicenter of the movement to focus upon the human microbiome as the future of skin care and skin health.

Dr. Bowe attended Yale University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Upon graduation, she was named a 21st Century Gamble Scholar, and was awarded a full scholarship to study medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated top of her class.

Now the Medical Director of Integrative Dermatology, Aesthetics & Wellness at Advanced Dermatology, P.C., Dr. Bowe is on the pulse of cutting edge technology and injection techniques to achieve her signature ageless aesthetic, which she refers to as “The New Natural.” Dr. Bowe views the skin as a window into overall health and guides her patients to heal and nourish their skin from the inside out and the outside in through the most cutting edge products, dietary selections, and overall lifestyle considerations which are proven to benefit skin health.

Dr. Bowe also serves as the Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Director of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Cosmetic Fellowship program at Advanced Dermatology, P.C. where she trains physicians and surgeons in the latest groundbreaking cosmetic surgery techniques. Her outstanding research in microbiology has earned her scores of awards from renowned organizations such as the Skin Cancer Foundation, and have earned her invitations to present at numerous international conferences each year. Notably, Dr. Bowe recently received the American Academy of Dermatology’s Presidential Citation for her contributions in the area of diet and the skin and was named a New York Times Top Doctor in 2017.

Named to the coveted Super Doctors of New York list, Dr. Bowe holds a patent for a topical, probiotic acne treatment. She has written more than 40 articles and book chapters, and has conducted clinical trials exploring new therapies for chronic skin conditions. In her free time, Dr. Bowe enjoys spending time with her husband, also a physician, and their daughter.

ABOUT BODY KITCHEN

Body Kitchen isn’t just any collagen powder. It is fortified with di-peptides, 39x the concentration of any other collagen on the market. Di-peptides (Hyp-Proline and Hyp-Glycine) are incredibly rare, less than 0.1% of every 100g of regular collagen, but they are amazingly powerful. Not only do they stay in the body longer, they’ve been proven to have a more powerful effect in rejuvenating and re-energizing our cells. Working with Japanese scientists, Body Kitchen was able to learn and use their latest cellular technology to be the 1st to fortify collagen with Di-peptides. In addition, what really makes the difference is the body’s ability to absorb and synthesize the boosted collagen. Body Kitchen is infused with Blackcurrant extract to increase its absorption and efficacy in the body. The result is a powerful and patent-pending, clinically proven collagen with whole body effects and more cell-activating power than any regular collagen on the market.

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Matched Date Night in Midtown, Ages (37-49 years) at The Tailor Public House

Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 PM
The Tailor Public House 505 8th Ave, New York

You are invited to be part of CitySwoon’s fun, relaxed and organic matched date night upstairs at The Tailor Public House, a popular and spacious upscale Irish pub in Midtown.

You will go on 6-8 live matched mini dates for 10-12 minutes with the singles that fit you best in the room. You will use your phone to find one another and our friendly hosts will be there to assist.

Because it’s mobile, everyone dates wherever they want – no name tags or table numbers – in a fantastic atmosphere.

CitySwoon’s Matched Dating is run by a sophisticated patented algorithm. The success rate is higher than both online dating and speed dating, but don’t let the tech fool you – this is ALL about meeting REAL people in REAL life! Click here to see how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW6SyOsfasw

*Tickets are limited by venue capacity so get yours soon.

**An advance ticket and a completed CitySwoon profile are required to participate.

***Please Note: Dress Code for this event is strictly business-casual, so dress to impress!

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Harlem Harvest Festival 2019

Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
St. Nicholas Avenue btwn 117th Street and 118th Street New York

TEN REASONS

TO REGISTER TODAY FOR THE

HARLEM HARVEST FESTIVAL!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
11 AM TO 4 PM

1. Savory Foods & Delicious Desserts
2. Harlem-made products
3. Face Art by Melissa
4. The Bubble Man
5. Fun 1st Fitness Activities
6. Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Whole Foods Market
7. Kids Baking Workshop by Master Baker Mr. Lee
8. Candle Making Workshop by Hood Meditation
9. Popcorn Making Workshop by Mama Pops Snacks
10. Music by DJ Stormin’ Norman , DJ Smithy Boy & La Orquesta Majica Latina

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The Truman Capote Black & White Masquerade Ball

Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM
Public Hotel 215 Chrystie Street New York City

The Tradition Continues

After more than 50 years of the original event at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, we have acquired a stylish venue in the downtown area to do this classy and elegant event with a music line-up and careful crafted cocktails. Keep in mind that elegant attire required and masquerade masks are required. No casual clothing allowed.

The Truman Capote Black & White Masquerade Ball

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

6pm

Public Hotel

215 Chrystie Street

New York City

Tickets

Online $30

Door $50

Leaves are Falling, Flavor is Calling: NEW! Tropical Smoothie Cafe Menu Items

Fast-growing cafe reveals three new fall menu items, including the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

ATLANTA (Sept. 11, 2019) – Tropical Smoothie Cafe®, a rapidly expanding national fast-casual cafe concept inspiring healthier lifestyles, is set to launch its limited-time fall menu featuring fall-inspired smoothies and more, starting September 11. The new fall menu lineup will include the following:

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: A classic returning fan favorite, the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is the perfect fusion of real pumpkin, Ghirardelli® white chocolate, cinnamon and non-fat yogurt.

Salted Caramel Smoothie: This new smoothie is like no other and features a mix of complementary flavors like Ghirardelli® sea salt caramel, roasted bananas, dates, non-fat yogurt and cinnamon.

Jerk Chicken Quesadilla: The brand-new Jerk Chicken Quesadilla. Ingredients include freshly prepared grilled chicken, pineapple salsa, queso blanco and a smoked cheese blend with a side of roasted tomato salsa.
“The changing seasons evoke nostalgic feelings, especially when pumpkin flavored menu items are involved,” said Charles Watson, CEO, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. “Pumpkin has always been a popular menu flavor for us and we’re excited to bring it back for our fans. This year we are taking fall flavors even further with our new over the top flavorful Salted Caramel Smoothie.”

Every fall the menu is expanded to include classic favorites and to introduce new seasonal offerings.

“Our quesadillas have been an absolute hit since we launched them last year,” said Lake Dawson, corporate chef, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. “The inspiration behind the newest Jerk Chicken Quesadilla came from our dedication to food innovation, as well as our long standing commitment to freshly prepared ingredients.”

In addition to its 60 item menu, Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s fall menu will be available beginning September 11 through November 19.

For more information about Tropical Smoothie Cafe®, please visit https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.

About Tropical Smoothie Cafe®️

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a national fast-casual cafe concept inspiring healthier lifestyles across the country with 800 locations nationwide. Serving better-for-you smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, and flatbreads, Tropical Smoothie Cafe also offers upgraded app technology and enhanced mobile ordering capabilities to further elevate the digital and dine-in cafe experience and emphasize the brand’s focus on convenience. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including rankings in QSR’s Best Franchise Deals, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and Forbes’ Best Franchises, as well as Franchise Times’ Top 200+. In 2019, the brand has already been recognized amongst Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers, Nation’s Restaurant News’ Top 200 and Top 10 Fastest Growing Chains, Franchise Times Fast and Serious, as well as being chosen as NRAEF’s Restaurant Neighbor Award Winner.

Party Pics – Ryllace launches plus size fashion line

Hayley Hasselhoff, Robyn Lawley and Britney Young Celebrate the Launch of Ryllace
Quality and style shouldn’t stop at a size 14.

Celebrities, Influencers and tastemakers celebrated the launch of Ryllace, a new premium plus-size fashion brand at LA hotspot, Élephante, last night in Santa Monica. Decked out in the brand, Actress/Model Hayley Hasselhoff, GLOW’s Britney Young and Model Robyn Lawley proved that style shouldn’t stop at a size 14.
With the theme of “look how you feel,” Ryllace aims to serve the large percentage of the American population who wear a size 14 or above that are underserved and demanding more in the current plus-size fashion offerings. Inspired by the amaryllis flower which is known for its beauty, strength, determination, and resilience-qualities Ryllace aims to bring out in every woman. The brand is on a mission to bring smart, premium, casual style to every plus size woman’s closet. The full collection includes outerwear, shirts, blouses, pants, skirts, dresses, sweaters, sleepwear and accessories, ranging from size 14-24. Prices range from $48-$368 is available exclusively on www.ryllace.com

Party Pics: Picnic by Design 2019 (DIFFA)

Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA)’s annual summer fundraiser, Picnic by Design, returned this September! Held at Midtown Loft & Terrace, the eighth annual soirée invited 20 top tier designers and brands to create global-themed baskets of goodies for auction. Every year, Picnic by Design brings together over 200 industry guests for gourmet picnic fare and custom designer baskets for auction. Event proceeds support DIFFA’s mission to grant funds to HIV/AIDS service organizations across the country.

Fall Celebration – South Street Seaport Museum

Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
South Street Seaport Museum | 12 Fulton St

Join us for our 2019 Fall Celebration!
Thursday September 19, 6 – 8:30pm
Join us aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree to celebrate New York’s connection to the water—past , present, and future. In recognition of five decades of volunteerism at the South Street Seaport Museum.

TICKETS
$150 | INDIVIDUAL TICKET
$250 | DUAL TICKET ($125 EACH ADDITIONAL)

Tickets include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and food stations
For event and ticketing questions, please contact
Jared Madnick at (212) 748-8694 or development@seany.org

Cocktail or business attire This is an outdoor shipboard event; please plan your footwear accordingly.

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