Author Archives: Chuck Gregory

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ

Brother Jimmy’s has celebrated over 25 years of legendary North Carolina, slow-smokin’ barbeque. As suggested by the restaurant’s slogan – “Put Some South in Yo’ Mouth” – Brother Jimmy’s mission was, and still is, to bring “down-home” cooking, hospitality and merriment to the heart of the Northeast.

Over the years, Brother Jimmy’s established itself as the home away from home for A.C.C. Alumni. Homesick alums from Duke, UNC, N.C. State, Georgia Tech, U.V.A., Clemson, Maryland, and Wake Forest began to flock to Brother Jimmy’s to catch the big Duke/UNC game, or to watch the Demon Deacons take on the Terps. By opening in Manhattan’s most popular neighborhoods, Brother Jimmy’s found a home in the hearts of New Yorkers. It has become the restaurant in NYC that reminded Southerners what good ‘ol Southern hospitality was all about and showed Northerners just what they’d been missing all these years.

Since 1989, Brother Jimmy’s business has grown from a simple BBQ hangout into a refined brand that embodies consistent, quality Southern specialties for brunch, lunch and dinner. It has also become a staple nightlife venue consistently rated at the top of multiple categories in the Zagat Nightlife Survey, and serves as a local haunt for everyone from sports fans to celebrities.

For more information visit http://brotherjimmys.com

This entry was posted in Restaurants, Trending and tagged Barbecue, Cocktails, Food, New York on December 23, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Def Jam

Def Jam Records held their annual Christmas bash on Wednesday, December 16, at NYC hot-spot Up & Down in the Meatpacking District. 1800 Tequila was the exclusive sponsor for the event and offered guests signature 1800 Silver and 1800 Coconut cocktails to get into the holiday spirit! And it didn’t stop with the cocktails – holiday décor included Christmas trees adorned with mini-1800 Tequila bottles!

Celebrity guests 2 Chainz, Pusha T, Jahkoy, Shampoo, along with Def Jam employees and guest, enjoyed 1800 Tequila cocktails while they jammed to the tunes of famed NYC disc jockey, DJ D Nice.

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged Cocktails, New York, Party Pics on December 21, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

CapaBubbles

Grab the Bubbly. . .Enjoy it New Year’s Eve or the Entire Week

The new year is full of sparkle and it’s a great time to crack open that bottle of bubbly. Champagne is a great accompaniment to cocktails, adding just a touch of refreshment. Plus, mimosas are a great way to toast the weekend on the beach, at the lake or on vacation.

The problem is, once you open a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine, you usually have to drink it right away. And, while this might not seem like an issue with the first bottle, the second bottle is usually in danger of spoiling. Keeping those bubbles popping can be tough.

Until now. . . .this great bubble-lasting, champagne popping and sparkling wine must-have is created by two wine veterans.

This is the New Year’s hosts’ must-have.

It allows you to open that bottle of bubbly tonight AND enjoy it tomorrow or the next day . . .up to a week!

The product is appropriately named, CapaBubbles.

Yup – keep on celebrating through the summer all weekend – or week – long!

CapaBubbles retails for just $15.95.

Definitely a good investment for the champagne lover.

For more information visit http://www.capabunga.com/capabubbles/

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide, Trending and tagged New York, Products, Wine on December 18, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Happy Foods

Do you want to feel better about what you eat? Do you want to feel better all day long? Healthy foods do not only taste better but it is far less expensive and can change your mental outlook on life. Author Karen Wang Diggs has lived in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United States and brings a wealth of food knowledge, village wisdom and secrets to healthy living. From her travels as a chef, a nutritionist and cooking instructor, Diggs has helped hundreds of people overcome eating issues and to arrive at a food lifestyle that has them smiling again. If you need an expert about healthy food, a fantastic read about kratom is recommended. From dealing with diabetes to smart and safe approaches to weight-loss like using an app to track your calories and even working with cancer patients, Diggs’ savvy food smarts are all packed into the clean cuisine of Happy Foods.

About the Author

After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, Karen Wang Diggs got on a jet and flew off to Hong Kong where she worked as a chef for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and also helped to open two eateries. After obtaining her certification as a Nutrition Consultant in 2006 from Bauman College, Diggs began merging her innate culinary skills with her knowledge of holistic nutrition. Diggs helped people achieve optimal health through detoxification and weight loss workshops, therapeutic cooking classes and private nutrition consultations. She lives in San Francisco, CA.

For more information visit Amazon

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide, Hotels, Trending and tagged Books, New York, Products on December 18, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

AwesomeBox

Fresh out of San Francisco, AwesomeBox is revolutionizing gift giving and making us think way past a boring candle or bottle of wine. AwesomeBox is making it easier than ever before to give a memorable surprise gift. What I love most, is how easy it is to create a group gift with the AwesomeBox service! AwesomeBox takes the work out of thoughtful gifting! Priced at $49 for a 25 card box.

This is the perfect idea for celebrating someone special in your life for a birthday, anniversary and more.

For more information visit http://www.awesomebox.com/

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide, Trending and tagged New York, Products on December 18, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Digital Dumbo

Thursday, December 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
The Dumbo Loft, 155 Water Street, New York

We invite you to join us at the Dumbo Holiday Bash and a celebration of another year of amazing creative work.

For their last event of 2015, they’ve invited some of Dumbo’s marquee agencies to showcase their best work of the year and to make one prediction for 2016 …in just 2 minutes!

You’ll hear from…

Armchair, L+R, Mustache, Prolific Interactive, & Red Antler.

There’ll be plenty of time for drinks, networking and music from the DJs …so get to dabbin!

Agenda

6:15-6:30 – Arrival to The DUMBO Loft

6:30-7:00 – Drinks, Music & Networking

7:00-7:20 – 2min Rapid Fire Agency Showcase

7:20-9:00 – Drinks, Music & Networking Continue

For more information click here.

This entry was posted in Events and tagged New York, Party Pics on December 15, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

R.S.V.P. Cocktail Skinnies

The Perfect Party Mixers

All the flavor of a perfectly blended cocktail with none of the sugar and calories – what’s not to like? Convenient stick packs that are easy to take anywhere, so shake things up on your next night out!

For more information visit http://www.rsvpskinnies.com/

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide and tagged New York, Products on December 15, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Pulse of the City

It was a festive evening in the midst of the holiday season as the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) honored Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, the iconic former Secretary of State and the U.S. National Security Advisor, on December 11, 2015, at the Plaza Hotel in New York. One of the world’s most accomplished and respected public servants,

Dr. Kissinger has affected much of the history of the last half century through his work as an eminent scholar, foreign policy advisor and prolific author. Leaders from the global cardiovascular community paid tribute to his countless accomplishments, as they also celebrated the latest innovations in cardiovascular research.

About CRF

For over 25 years, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation has advanced the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease. CRF serves as a catalyst to bring together the extraordinary talents and leadership of the international cardiology community for a common purpose: to help doctors improve the survival and quality of life for people suffering from heart disease. This year’s Pulse Gala also honored the career and accomplishments of Dr. Roman W. DeSanctis, a preeminent leader in clinical cardiology for the past half century.

This entry was posted in Hotels, Parties and tagged New York, Party Pics on December 15, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Children’s Holiday Party

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The Museum of the City of New York held its annual Children’s Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 10^th in the Museum at 1220 Fifth Avenue. Children and their parents took over the Museum’s first floor for games, crafts, and a chance to give Santa their wish list. Eleven-year old DJ Kai Song revved up the crowd with his mix of contemporary music and holiday up-tempo classics. Eleni’s cookie elves helped the children decorate tree cookies while face painters transformed the little ones into all sorts of creatures. Wendy, the Pipe Cleaner Lady, made crowns, flower and rings for the children and showed them how to make their own. Sammie and Tudie entertained with their wacky antics, Magic Al dazzled the guests with his tricks while storyteller Barbara Aliprantis wove tales and Mike the Ballooniac created animals, hats and soft sabers. Santa sat among beautifully decorated trees, presents and an elf-size gingerbread house to welcome the children to tell him what they wished for and to have their picture taken with him. Guests were given red Museum PNW waterproof backpack units to carry their hand-made crafts and reindeer antlers to turn them all into Santa’s helpers.

Museum Trustee Stephanie Hessler served as Chairman for the party with Celina Apóstolo Merrill, Laurie Beard, Pamela Henes, and Carola Jain supporting her as Co-Chairs. Hélène Comfort and Emily Garbaccio served as Vice-Chairman and Patrons included Lisa Abel, Michael Borrico,Teri Friedman, Kathy Prounis and Margot Takian.

About the Museum of the City of New York

Founded in 1923 as a private, nonprofit corporation, the Museum of the City of New York celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. The Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City, and serves the people of the city as well as visitors from around the world through exhibitions, school and public programs, publications, and collections. Visit www.mcny.org to learn more.

: Stephanie Hessler, Steve Hessler, and daughter==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

: Plate spinning==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

: Page Boller Malik and children==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

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: Maria Rapp and son, Stephanie Hessler and daugher, Shirin Christoffersen==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

: Diana Paserilli, Diana Brodlieb==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

: Painting on cookies==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 08, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC== ==

: Co-chairs Laurie Beard, Stephanie Hessler, Pamela Henes==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

: Co-chair Pamela Henes and daughter==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

: Chairman Stephanie Hessler and her children==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 08, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC== ==

: Attendees== Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party== Museum of the City of New York, NYC== December 8, 2015== ©Patrick McMullan== Photo – Presley Ann/PMC== ==

: Alison Brokaw, Stephanie Hessler, Juana Libidinsky==Museum of the City of New York Children’s Holiday Party==Museum of the City of New York, NYC==December 8, 2015==©Patrick McMullan==Photo – Presley Ann/PMC====

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged New York, Party Pics on December 15, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Lyriko

Have you tried this new music/rhythm language learning game that just launched called Lyriko?

It’s a nice game to play while on a flight to brush up on a new language, or just to have fun with learning any time, if you love this game you will love the hack mod tips.

Lyriko allows players to practice the foundational skills required to learn a foreign language by listening to songs and playing mini-games. As of launch day, the game supports Spanish for English-speaking players and English for several languages including Spanish and Portuguese.

Skylight Games founder Dan Roy stresses the importance of language learning skills. He notes the challenges inherent in immigration and business and makes special mention of the cultural value of linguistic fluency.

The game has been in development for a couple years now and has already received great reviews and awards too!

Available for iOS and Android:

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/app/lyriko-learn-languages-music/id997426505
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.skylightgames.lyriko

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide, Trending and tagged Games, New York, Products on December 10, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Dreaming of a Bronze Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The days are merry and bright, but the summer tan has faded away. Now, with Norvell’s sunless tanning collection, it has never been easier to dream of a bronze Christmas. Norvell has the solution for pale winter days, so nobody will feel blue. Check out these stocking stuffers that are sure to make your spirits bright!

Self Tanning Mousse :: A super-lightweight, easy-to-apply, velvety mousse designed to perfectly bronze all skin tones, and even-out the color of darker skin tones through a patented blend of DHA and cosmetic bronzers found only in Norvell® Professional Products. Retail price $14.00 // 1.67 oz

Professional Sunless Mist :: An easy to apply, super-fine self-tanning spray that delivers just off the beach™ color at any angle. Retail price $16.00 // 2.5 oz

Self Tanning Gel-Crème :: Self-Tanning Gel-Crème blends Norvell’s Classic, Award Winning Professional Sunless formula with our exclusive Natural Actives Sunless Complex™, in a streak-free, easy-to-apply formula, to produce salon results… right at home. Retail price $8.00 // 2.5 oz

Sunless Colour Extender PROLONG :: Daily sunless moisturizer to extend or build self-tanning results. Retail price $8.00 // 2.5 oz

Norvell has created the perfect formula for self-tanning. In addition to being paraben free, gluten free and 100% vegan, all of the Norvell products contain our signature Natural Actives Sunless Complex™ — a proprietary blend of natural ingredients combined together to optimize, build, and extend sunless tanning results like never before.

Norvell sunless tanning products are available at specialty beauty salons, spas, and tanning salons.

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide, Trending and tagged New York, Products on December 9, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Alps & Meters

Alps & Meters, a premium alpine sportswear company, is excited to announce the arrival of its FW15 Forged Performance Collection. Inspired by simple, timeless alpine traditions, the new product line designed by Alps & Meters focuses on Forged Performance garments that fuse high quality materials with classic garment construction methods. The result is a line of jackets, trousers, sweaters and accessories tailored with contemporary technologies that deliver maximum on-mountain fit and protection for the active menswear market.

Alps & Meters expresses a deep appreciation for the authentic and simple traditions of alpine sports, evoking the time-honored experience of skiing and mountaineering through its outerwear and garments. The new FW15 Forged Performance collection features the following garments: The Shawl Collar Jacket, The Alpine Winter Trouser, The Alpine Anorak and The Alpine Guide Sweater.

Alps & Meters gives thoughtful consideration to choices of materials, elements of performance protection, and details of classic styling. Technically knitted, the Shawl Collar Jacket forges traditional knitwear and rich leatherwork with waterproof contemporary technologies. Marrying a blended wool water repellant exterior with interior 10k/10k waterproof membrane, the Alpine Winter Trouser offers contemporary protective qualities and water resistant durability. The Alpine Anorak features a construction of a fortified British Millerain waxed canvas exterior, modeled on historic design similarly worn by the US 10th Mountain Division Alpinists. Combining the engineered comfort of lambswool knitwear and waxed cotton, the Alpine Guide Sweater is an authentic lightweight ski sweater ideal for warm mountain days.

For more information visit http://www.alpsandmeters.com