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Cindy Crawford Launches Mag. in Chicago

Supermodel and Chicago native Cindy Crawford will join Niche Media CEO Jason Binn, Midwest President and Publisher Dan Uslan and Editor-in-Chief Susanna Homan, to host the launch party for Michigan Avenue magazine on Sept. 20, 2008.

The red carpet extravaganza at The James Chicago will bring together tastemakers from the Windy City and around the country including “Top Chef Chicago” winner Stephanie Izard, Pro Golfer Luke Donald, and more. Guests will be treated to live performances from Terrence Howard and Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams while sipping on Don Julio Ultra Premium tequila, Ciroc cocktails, Sapporo beer, and enjoying food from the renowned David Burke's Primehouse.

About Michigan Avenue magazine: Michigan Avenue is synonymous with Chicago–and Michigan Avenue magazine, which debuted on September 15, 2008, is the talk of the town, celebrating the lifestyles and passions of the city's most affluent and sophisticated readers. High-impact covers and witty, intelligent editorial content make Michigan Avenue magazine a must-read. Every issue features interviews, fashion stories, an inside look at the lives of celebrity contributors, product and accessories trends, the best in home design, art, restaurants, theatre, entertainment, and amazing photos of the people and places that make Chicago so special.

More than 30 bold-faced names with Chicago ties have contributed to the first issue, including Oprah Winfrey, Mayor Richard M. Daley, Michelle Obama, Reverend Al Sharpton, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, political comedian Bill Maher, Chicago rocker Pete Wentz, famed photographer Victor Skrebneski, singer Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame, journalist Bill Kurtis, Tim Zagat, Mariel Hemingway, writer and host James Lipton and news anchor Robin Meade, to name a few on the acclaimed list.

About Niche Media Holdings: Niche Media, a subsidiary of Greenspun Media Group, was founded in 1992 and is the country's preeminent regional magazine company with the largest network of city-specific luxury publications in the United States. Niche Media consistently delivers the finest editorial content and advertising to a controlled group of influencers with the highest disposable incomes in each city. Niche Media reaches readers who maintain annual household incomes of at least $200,000 and have liquid assets in excess of $1 million, making the pages of these glossies some of the most valuable real estate in publishing. Additionally, the company brings its publications' pages to life with more than 500 dynamic A-list events across the country each year. With more than 300 full-time employees, Niche Media exceeds 30,000 pages annually, and its titles have a combined annual distribution of more than 8 million copies. Niche Media's titles provide advertisers and marketers with a direct connection to the most desirable markets across the country.

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DC’s Best Halloween Parties

The Washingtonian compiled a list of the best parties for Halloween:

October 28, High Heel Race
Head to 17th and Q streets near Dupont Circle to watch the annual High Heel Race. It begins at 9, but spectators should show up as early as 6 to grab a good spot.

October 31, Graveyard Jam
Young professionals can win a trip to Aruba, enter a raffle for a guitar, and enjoy dancing to live music at this year’s Graveyard Jam at the Hard Rock Cafe. Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, prettiest, and most original costumes of the night. Early arrivals can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Costumes are preferred but not required, and sneakers can be worn only as part of a costume. Tickets are $10, and the party runs from 9 PM to 3 AM, Party Bus Services from https://thebostonpartybus.com/ will be provided.

October 31, Halloween Fiesta
Throw on a costume and head to La Tasca for its fifth annual Halloween Fiesta. Those in costume enjoy $3.50 drink specials and have the chance to win a $100 gift certificate. A DJ will provide the tunes starting at 11. Guests ages 18 to 20 are invited to dance.

October 31, Piratz Tavern Halloween Party
Need a last-minute costume ideaä A pirate is easy to pull together, so grab some mascara, hoop earrings, and a bandana, and head to Piratz Tavern for its Halloween party. As of the full moon on October 14, “de tavern be haunted,” and Piratz will have a haunted VooDoo Luau leading up to Halloween. If you wish the holiday would never end, get two extra days of celebration with the Zombie Lurch on November 1 and the Day of the Dead celebration on November 2.

October 31, Trick-or-Treat on Embassy Row
Going from house to house might be unacceptable unless you’re accompanied by a child on Halloween—so what are adults to do for their candy fixä Participate in Trick-or-Treat on Embassy Row to try international sweets from 6:30 to 9. Getting a peak inside some of the embassies is a special treat but not guaranteed. Purchasing a ticket to this event automatically gets your name on a list for the Graveyard Jam at Hard Rock Cafe. Tickets are $30.

October 31, Hollywood Ballroom Dance Party
Singles are invited to the Halloween dance party at the Hollywood Ballroom. Free two-step lessons will be offered at 8 by Steve Ferrara, and the party starts at 9.

October 31, Nightmare on M Street
DC’s largest roaming costume party/bar crawl is in its ninth year. From 6 PM to 2 AM, treat yourself to Halloween specials, including $2 Miller Lite bottles, $4 rail drinks, and more. The party starts early, but be sure to catch the costume contest at midnight at McFadden’s. Advance tickets are needed for James Hoban’s Irish Bar, but Front Page and Rumors accept walk-up tickets. If purchased in advance, tickets will start at $12 and will increase over time, while walk-up prices are $20 at the door or a $10 cover at each bar without an event wristband.

October 31, Clarendon Ballroom Monster Bash
Do you start planning your Halloween costume on November 1 for the following yearä If so, the Halloween Monster Bash costume contest at Clarendon Ballroom is for you. To enter, download the entry form and drop it off at the registration table upon arrival. Judges will pick 30 semi-finalists from 9:35 to 10:15, which will be narrowed down to 10 with the best and most original costumes. These contestants will compete, and the crowd will pick the winners. First-, second-, and third-place winners receive $200, $100, and $50, respectively, and the most original costume also takes home $50. Get more information and the application here. Doors open at 6, and tickets start at $10.

October 31, McGinty’s Public House
McGinty’s is giving away $200 in prizes for this year’s best costumes. Live rock music will be provided by Still Counting.

October 31, Synetic Theater’s Vampire’s Ball
After a performance of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, stick around for the Vampire’s Ball. Food and drinks will be available, and prizes will be awarded for the costume contest; 8 PM.

October 31, Yorktown Bistro
The Yorktown Bistro will award prizes for sexiest and most original costume. Come dressed to impress to participate and enjoy live music.

October 31, 9:30 Club Halloween Bash
Head to the 9:30 Club to watch the Pietasters, the Toasters, and Deals Gone Bad, and participate in the costume contest. The grand-prize winner takes homes tickets to every 9:30 show in November and December. Tickets to the bash cost $15, and doors open at 8 PM.

October 31, ’80s Halloween Bash
If the ’80s was your favorite decade, pull your hair in a side pony and throw on stone-washed jeans before heading to Tortoise and Hare for its throw-back bash. Eighties cover band Members Only will perform.

October 31, Best Halloween Show Ever
Palace of Wonders hosts The Best Halloween Show Ever, featuring burlesque performances, a go-go show, and more. Participate in the costume contest and enjoy candy. Costumes are highly encouraged. The fun starts at 10; $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

October 31, Jammin’ Java Halloween Bash
Some people can get by on Halloween without a costume—but not at Jammin’ Java. Get creative because the costume is a must, and impress the bands because they will be voting on the best costume. Mambo Sauce, Future, Flex Matthews, and Jon Braman will provide entertainment, and a special Halloween happy hour starts at 8.

October 31, Alice in Helixland
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum cocktails will be served at Helix Lounge as well as complimentary tea party-themed hors d’oeuvres for this Halloween charity bash benefiting the Whitman-Walker Clinic. Get lost in Wonderland and participate in the costume contest or bid on an item during the silent auction. The admittance fee includes two drink tickets. 7-10 PM; $10.

October 31, 14th Annual Halloween Bash
Check out the Old Post Office Pavilion for the 14th Annual Halloween party featuring Judo Chop and the Winn Brothers Band. Costumes are required, and awesome prizes will be awarded: Best group costume wins a $500 bar tab, and the person with the best costume wins a $300 tab at Smith Point. The entrance fee includes an open bar, Red Bull Bar and free admission to the Rookery for an afterparty. Tickets cost $60 for the first 300 people who purchase in advance, $80 if purchased before 10 PM on October 30, and $100 at the Rookery between 4 and 9 PM on Halloween. 9 PM-1 AM.

October 31: ICDC Halloween Dance Party
The International Club of DC is hosting a Halloween dance party at the Sports Club of LA. Kick the night off with a salsa lesson at 8:15, then dance to the Latin grooves of Origem at 9. Costumes aren’t required, but c’mon—who wants to go to a Halloween party not dressed upä Bring a can of food for the homeless, which will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank. Tickets cost $15 for the dance party or $20 for the party and the salsa lesson, but register now because prices will increase.

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Candlelight Ball on Sat, Nov. 8

The Candlelight Ball

Cocktails – Dinner – Dancing – Silent Auction – Cash Raffle

Join the Women’s Board of Heartland Alliance in celebrating those who have moved from darkness to light – from harm to hope – from poverty to brighter futures.

Master of Ceremonies

Ron Magers

Featuring

Rhythm City

Candlelight Ball Silent Auction 4

Saturday, November 8
The Palmer House Hilton

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Photos from 2007

The Candlelight Ball - 2007, 1
Heartland Alliance President Sid Mohn and Master of Ceremonies Ron Magers

The Candlelight Ball - 2007, 2
Dinner at The Candlelight Ball

The Candlelight Ball - 2007, 3
The Dance Floor at The Candlelight Ball

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Playboy Golf Tournament in Leesburg

 

A private DJ at the Sky Vodka Lounge on the first hole teed things off to some groovy music and some Playmate-wannabes.

Sky Lounge in DC had a booth where they mixed heady cocktails and passed out $10 gift cards for comp meals at the hot lounge in DC. If you'd like one of those gift cards, contact us.

Marriages may be made in heaven but bliss could be had on the golf course! Just ask Chris Moore, Publisher of The Observer Newspapers in Herndon who was a pint away from divorce. (His digital cell phone saved him as he kept texting his wife pictures and sweet nothings of all the no-good he was upto! Or maybe was just just sexting!)

Publisher Lak Vohra shared the 'rough life' with ex-Redskins great Ricky Irwins who has a mean swing but doesn't drink not smoke (don't pay any attention to the guy shooting the picture.)

The ladies who worked the hospitality rounds during the game cleaned up pretty good for the dinner reception and awards ceremony.

That's Jennifer E. Lewis, National Events Manager, TAJ LLC, the group that organized the Playboy Golf Tournament nationwide with one of the trophies for the evening.

Redskins' greats Brian Mitchell and Ricky Irwins all smiles at the after-party and ceremony. 

We snapped Playboy's Miss June Candice Cassidy with Ajay Pathak, Founder & COO, Playboy Golf enjoying each other's company at the after-party. 

And- the final line-up:

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Courage Cup Summer Swing Under the Stars

 

Kirsten Murdock was showing everyone the money. It was a good cause after all raising funds for the Courage Cup.

Event host Andrea Rodgers in the swanky penthouse at AKA The White House which graciously donated the space for the evening. The brie was delicious!

Realtor Tanya Lynn Sabel (the blonde in the middle) with DJ Seyhan Duru's Parisian girlfriend who just moved to the US to be with Duru and enjoy the Washington social scenery.

Cheryl P. Ibanez, Community Affairs Coordinator, Public Affairs, GEICO (2nd to right) had five and then some minutes to kill with her recessionistahs.

Lot's of classy couture and cocktails throughout the evening.

Co-organizers Andrea Rodgers and Mike Carson, Owner & Social Media Producer, Mike Carson Creative basking in the glow at the event. Kudos to Rodgers for pulling off the fab affair even after the swing band canceled at 5 pm fearing rain. She quickly substituted with DJ Seyhan Duru who was out for a drive when he got a SOS call from Rodgers and agreed on the spot to DJ the party! (see below)

Laid-off-lobbyist Kara networked with Bruce Boxer, Systems Engineer, DoD Intelligence Support Services, General Dynamics (r) and a friend.

Josh Hedrington, Corporate Sales Manager for AKA White House with a volunteer made sure the penthouse was swanky for the sizzle. Josh tells us AKA White House, a extended stay hotel, has over 75% occupancy and rooms rent from $235 to $345. Guess whatä They still have rooms available for the Fourth of July and with the top-floor deck watching the fireworks could be amazing! Contact Josh and tell him we sent ya!

DC Girls in the Know co-founders Chris Jacobs (l) and Julie O'Brien (r) were ensconsed by Andrea Rodgers. The girls travel in pairs and almost missed the party. Better late than never!

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$5000 Cash Giveaway at Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub

 Beginning Saturday July 11, and running for five consecutive Saturday nights, one lucky customer at Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant and Pub will go home $1000 richer.

"Denver has been very good to Katie," states Paul Maye, Katie Mullen's principal owner. "This promotion is our way of saying thank you to Denver locals who have supported us since our February opening with such enthusiasm and loyalty. We recognise the challenging economic times we are all experiencing, but in celebration of our new cabaret licence, we felt a little hard cash reward was an appropriate gesture. Every Saturday night from July 11th through to August 15th, one lucky customer will go home feeling a little bit more financially secure!"

"Our goal is to become a destination venue on Saturday nights," says Tom Cronin, Katie Mullen's director of operations. "Customers are looking for value and we feel that a cash offer will help us grow this night and make it a success." He continued that Katie Mullen's offers four themed areas encompassing The Victorian Bar, Gaelic Bar, Pharmacy Bar and Shop Bar, all which allow for a different ambiance. Utilising premium brands provides a unique setting for all demographics and while doing so offer values on promotional cocktails and house draft beer.

Katie Mullen's launches the new Saturday night concept coinciding with the approval of a cabaret licence. D.J. Qwyla Mae will provide tunes on the Victorian Bar stage, and Katie Mullen's will offer premium cocktail promotions and special prices on Durango brewed draft beers.

Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant and Pub, which is 100% Irish owned and operated, is Denver's newest and most authentic Irish dining and socialising experience. With seating for over 600 and hosting the largest patio on the 16th Street Mall, Katie Mullen's provides the ideal setting for all occasions and can cater for groups from 50 to 500.

Katie Mullen's is located on the 16th Street Mall at 1550 Court Street beside the newly renovated Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. See www.Katiemullens.com for additional information. 

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Make-A-Wish Bachelor & Bachelorette Dream Date Auction July 24

Meet your dream date at the Make-A-Wish Bachelor & Bachelorette Dream Date Auction, Friday, July 24th at 7 p.m. Hosted by Big 105.9 FM's Paul & Young Ron, this event promises to be bigger and better than ever as The Opium group brings a taste of South Beach Nightlife to OPIUM Nightclub at the Hard Rock. Each of our bachelors and bachelorettes will be up on the auction block along with an extravagant date package that you can enjoy together. All you have to do is bid! This special evening also features cocktails and raffle prizes. 

 

Special guest co-host Becky Willard took to the auction block at last year’s Dream Date Auction and was also a model at our Spring Fling & Flower Fashion Show.  In 2008, she was crowned Miss America Touch of Class with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida as her platform. 

 

100 percent of proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Last year's sold out event raised enough money to grant the heartfelt wishes of 9 special children, enriching their lives with hope, strength and joy.

 

Don't miss out on the chance to meet South Florida's most eligible single men and women. Your special someone may have already RSVPed. Don't leave them waiting!

 

Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $40 VIP Exclusive Access

For a sneak peek at the bachelors and bachelorettes or to purchase tickets, visit www.dreamdateauction.net.  For more information, call 954-967-9474. 

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Best Staycation in DC

If you like to stay in places where they remember your name, treat you like any other celebrity, or in fact, treat you like royalty, where the bar lurks within an eyeshot of the lobby, where the staff has some really cool stories to tell, where you can walk to a 24-hour CVS for those post-midnight Advils, you'll want to consider The Fairfax at Embassy Row, located at 2100 Massachusetts Ave., NW in DC.

Everyone knows it as the boyhood home of Al Gore but the hotel has literally had nine lives. In its heydays it used to be a Ritz-Carlton until the chain yanked the license on the Middle Eastern owners after a tiff and than it became a Westin and now its part of  the Luxury Collection. 

Happily so, the hotel has been brought back to life – and so has the Jockey Club, once the grand dame of all eating establishments and even before people could find Cafe Milano on a map.

We visited the property on a weekend sojourn arranged by the hotel pitchman Hugh Drummond of O'Neil & Associates, the kindest man in the biz.

As soon as we arrived this past Friday, we were welcome in the lobby by Pierre Yves-Robin, the Sommelier and Beverage Manager, who promptly informed us that all the old regulars were back. By that he meant all the staff that once presided over the hotel glorious past when Presidents and Playboys ate and played at the hotel. You know it's always a good sign when the first person to greet you at a hotel is the resident sommelier!

Pierre with one of his 'regulars' Ben Jamil and a 'newbie' Raymond Lawrence.

After we checked into our plush digs, a suite, arranged by our host David Bodette, Assistant General Manager, The Fairfax at Embassy Row, we strode down to relive some other memories over cocktails with Pierre at the Fairfax Lounge.

Pierre with Publisher and Chief Party Animal Lak Vohra.

Cocktails in the Fairfax Lounge turned out to be a Flight of Wines from Cote d'Or. Pierre tells us that the hotel tries different wines in keeping with the Embassies around them and if you plan to go anytime soon here are the tastings for the rest of the summer season: July 29: Veneto and Trentino; Aug. 5: Piedmont and Lombardy Wines; Aug. 12: Wines of Chile; Aug. 19: Wines of Argentina; and Aug. 26: Catalonia Wines. Reservations generally are not required and dress can be casual.

On Saturday, we ate a delicious eggs benedict with french fries at the Jockey Club and in the afternoon we drank rose at the bar. We were pumped up for the grand finale – a sumptuous dinner reliving those glory days at theJockey Club.

When we arrived for dinner, we were greeted by Martin Garbisu, the Maitre D' and Restaurant Manager. Martin brought us up to speed on what he had been doing all these years the Jockey Club had been shut down and how he brought back the old team together – "the ones who are alive are here," he said with a glint in his eye ever so affably.

For starters, we tried the Fresh Shellfish assortment which consisted of Maine Lobster Tail, blue crab claws, jumbo shrimp, cherry stone clams and East Coast oysters which was a bevy of beauties swallowed into one.

Our main course for the evening was the Pan Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with a side of Grilled Vegetables, Toasted Quinoa, Red Pepper Coulis in Verbena Oil. The helping was just the right size we needed to leave room for desert.

We partaked in a mango sorbet and for the start attraction of the evening we ordered one of the finest deserts we've arguably ever eaten: the Rhubarb Pie. If there is one thing you must try if you are in DC it is the stupendous Rhubarb Pie. There's not too many places you can eat such a Pie and it was simply delicious! We're gonna have to sneak in one day to steal the recipe!

Before we could call it a night, our host David paid us a visit and mentioned he had planned the perfect Sunday Brunch for us – back here at the Jockey Club. 

Needless to say, we slept well that night. Tomorrow was another day – at the Jockey Club!

Viola`.

David with his staff at the pearly gates of heaven: The Fairfax at Embassy Row.

Bye bye birdie (come back soon and croon).

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2009 Global Tastes on Sept. 30

Nationalities Service Center welcomes members of the Philadelphia area to join them in celebrating the city’s diversity through NSC’s Global Tastes fundraising event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in this exceptional event. Joining together to celebrate the diversity of the world’s flavors will be twenty to twenty-five of Philadelphia’s culinary talents specializing in ethnic cuisine. In addition to great food, Global Tastes will also offer lively music, creative cocktails, international wines and some of the greatest beers from local Philly breweries.

Details, click here.

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Fun Events to Attend This Summer

 

 

Attendees at last year’s Canine & Cocktails for a Cause smile with their four-legged friends.

64th Annual Rotary Club Crab Feast
Friday, August 7
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
5–8 p.m.; $30/35 kids over 6; $60/65 adults

410-263-6680
Annapolisrotary.com

The Annapolis Rotary Club’s signature fundraiser is back and includes an all-you-can-eat and drink feast. One hundred percent of the funds raised are donated to local charities. Read more about the feast here.

Women & Girls Fund Presents “An Evening with Professor Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot”
Tuesday, August 25
Avalon Theatre, Easton
7:30 p.m.; $35

410-770-8347
Womenandgirlsfund.org

The Women & Girls Fund speaker series presents renowned sociologist Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a professor in the School of Education at Harvard University, and the first African American woman in Harvard’s history to have an endowed professorship named in her honor. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious McArthur Prize Award, she is also the author of nine books, including the recently released The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50.

Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta to Benefit CRAB
Friday, August 29
$35 per boat (Entry deadline August 25)
$5 party tickets for racers; $10 party tickets for general public
Race starts at noon; Party 4–8 p.m.

410-626-0273
Crab-sailing.org

Participants in last year’s Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta to Benefit CRAB pause for a group photo.

The Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta provides CRAB (Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating) sailors an opportunity to compete against all comers in an open PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) event. CRAB is a non-profit organization dedicated to making sailing available for people with disabilities. The race is open to CRAB and to all boats with a valid PHRF handicap certificate and to cruising one-design boats with an established PHRF rating associated with their fleet. The race is held on the Chesapeake Bay, south of the Bay Bridge. The party is held at the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis and is open to regatta participants and CRAB supporters and features music by Misspent Youth, food, and drink.

The Rope in Your Hands
Saturday, August 29
Studio 194 Theatre at Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn
8 p.m.
Pay What You Can

410-636-6597
Chesapeakearts.org

Enjoy an original one-woman show written and performed by Maryland actress Siobhan O’Loughlin from her interviews with New Orleanians, taken after Katrina hit the Crescent City. Hear the voices of multiple New Orleanians of all ages and races as they cope with life after the hurricane. All proceeds will be donated to the Louisiana Red Cross for continuing relief efforts.

Loews Canines & Cocktails for a Cause: Best Dog Tricks
Friday, August 28
Loews Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis
5–8 p.m.

410-263-8683
Pawspetboutique.com

Come show your dog’s talents for a chance to win prizes from Paws Pet Boutique. A trick training demonstration by Dogwood Acres will help inspire you and your dog. Monies raised will benefit the K9 Lifesavers Rescue.

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Buca Di Beppo's New Limoncello Martini!

Pucker up for the zesty, new Limoncello Martini served only at the Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo.  Made with the authentic, original brand of Danny DeVito’s Premium Limoncello this refreshing summer martini is a tangy blend that is new to Buca di Beppo.

Originating in Southern Italy, limoncello is very strong, very sweet, yet very satisfying liquor; traditionally served ice cold as a classic Italian after-dinner drink.  Limoncello only uses the zest of the lemon, leaving behind the white inner back of the rind and pith which makes its flavor sweet and not bitter. Made with simple ingredients such as: lemons, vodka, sugar, and water, limoncello is a unique ingredient that diversified Buca di Beppo’s already expansive selection of specialty cocktails.

Buca di Beppo used the classic Italian dessert liquor and turned it into a tangy, smooth martini with a lemony punch. Martini ingredients include:

 

·         1 ½ oz. Danny DeVito’s  Premium Limoncello

·         ½ oz. ABSOLUT vodka

·         2 oz. Homemade sour

·         Splash of lemon-lime soda

 

All shaken, strained, with a mint leave garnish, this mouth watering martini will make someone feel as though they escaped to an Italian seaside village on a hot summer day.

 

For more information and to find your local restaurant, you can visit www.bucadibeppo.com.

 

About Buca di Beppo

Recently acquired by Planet Hollywood International, Inc., with eighty eight locations from Albany to Honolulu, Buca di Beppo restaurants embody the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. Dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy inspire the menu, which features Northern and Southern Italian favorites. While the food has pleased millions of palates coast-to-coast, Buca di Beppo is equally famous for its quirky décor and upbeat atmosphere. Most Buca di Beppo locations are open for lunch and dinner daily. Catering is also available at numerous locations nationwide. Visit www.bucadibeppo.com for locations, hours of operation, menus, reservations, or to place an order for Buca To Go.

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Amazing Thanksgiving Package at Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel

Southern tradition, luxury accommodations and fine food and wine make Thanksgiving Weekend at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel an unbeatable value at just $69 per room night. The package, which includes breakfast for two, cocktails and more, is the perfect way to enjoy the scenic and historic attractions of the Richmond area, play a round at the adjacent The Crossings Golf Club, or get a start on holiday shopping in the delightful shops of Richmond and the area’s outlet stores. Guests can celebrate at the lavish Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet for just $42.95 per person, and throughout the weekend enjoy spectacular buffets and Sunday Brunch. There is one more thing I enjoy when I stay at the hotels. I always pay attention to the cosmetic products offered to guests and enjoy using them (check out cosmetic overwrappers and the latest packing options).

The Thanksgiving Dinner Feast will be served in the elegant Glen Restaurant, overlooking the terrace and grounds of the Wyndham Virginia Crossings. Seatings are from 2 pm until 4:30 pm. Reservations are required.

The Thanksgiving Weekend Package is $69 per room per night, from Wednesday, November, 25 – Saturday, November 28th and includes daily breakfast, a manager’s cocktail reception on Wednesday evening, live entertainment in the Yellow Tavern, holiday-themed movies in the ballroom, a self-guided tour of historic Henrico County and a special Black Friday Sale in The Crossings Golf Pro Shop. Service and taxes are additional as is the Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner.

Throughout the Thanksgiving Weekend, The Glen will be serving its famous buffets and Sunday Brunch, open to both guests and to the public. On Friday, November 27, it’s Prime Rib Buffet from 6pm – 9pm at $21.95 per person. On Saturday, November 28, the Seafood Buffet at $29.95 per person is offered, and the Sunday Brunch is $34.95 per person, served from 11 am – 2pm

Executive Chef Ivan Coleman plans a Thanksgiving Dinner Feast that combines Southern tradition, fresh local specialties from nearby farms and the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel also partners with two area cheese makers, Caramont and Marshall Farms. Start with a savory Mushroom Soup, Steamed Prawns in an Old Bay Remoulade or Home Smoked Oysters. Entrees combine fine Southern cooking with Continental touches, such as White Bean Cassoulet with Local Surry Sausage, Pesto Accented Stuffing with Toasted Pine Nuts and Southern Fried Crispy Pork Cutlets with Cranberry Demi Glaze. Locally raised turkey and fine Virginia Ham from the Carvery are followed by an array of traditional pies, cake and cookies. (Note to editors: See complete menu below.)

To make Thanksgiving Dinner or Sunday Brunch reservations, call 804-727-1480. For Thanksgiving Weekend Package reservations, call: 888-444-6553 or go to www. wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com.

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

SOUP DU JOUR

A Celebration of Mushrooms with Sherry and Cream

FALL HARVEST

Marshall Farms Natural Cheese Display with Artesian Crackers and Lavish

Fresh Fall Fruit Display

House Smoked Oysters with Barley and Scallions

Curried Couscous with Dried Fruit and Toasted Coconut

Traditional Steamed Prawns with Caper-Cocktail and Old Bay Remoulade

Spinach Salad with Walnuts, Bleu Cheese, Diced Pear, Grapes and Sherry Vinaigrette

Iceberg Wedges with Cheddar, Diced Tomato, Bacon, Petite English Cucumber and Roasted Garlic Ranch

HOLIDAY INSPIRATIONS

Freshly Buttered Haricot Verts with Carrot Slivers

Braised Swiss Chard with Bacon, Onions, Riesling and Butter

Home-Style Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Root Vegetable Hash Brown Casserole with Nutmeg and Pumpkin Cream

White Bean Cassoulet with Local Surry Sausage

Pesto Accented Stuffing with Toasted Pine Nuts

Slow Roasted Dark Meat Turkey in Pan Gravy

Southern Fried Crispy Pork Cutlets with Cranberry Demi

Roasted Salmon with Caramont “Old Green Mountain” Chevre Sauce

Kalamata and Fresh Diced Tomato

CARVERY

Crusty Dinner Rolls with Butter

Classic Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Pineapple Sauce

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Herb Crusted Turkey Breast with Giblet Gravy

DESSERTS

Caramel Apple Pie

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Apple and Rhubarb Crisp with Whipped Cream

Chocolate Spoon Lovin’ Cake

Pumpkin Pie Shooters

Chocolate Dipped Harvest Cookies

About The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center

The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center consists of 183 guest rooms, 23,000 square feet of meeting space and a 4,700 square foot ballroom. Meeting space meets the exacting standards of the International Association of Conference Centers. Wyndham Virginia Crossings also offers two popular restaurants, a fitness center, business center, and outdoor pool. Guests have access to an adjacent, separately owned 18-hole championship golf course, The Crossings Golf Club.

The property is located at the interchange of Interstates 95 and 295, just 12 miles north of the City of Richmond, 20 miles from Richmond International Airport, and 90 miles south of Washington, D.C.

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts or an affiliate. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. Wyndham Hotel Management, also a Wyndham Worldwide subsidiary, provides comprehensive hotel and resort management services to upscale hotels in North America. Wyndham Worldwide is based in Parsippany, N.J.

Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center
1000 Virginia Center Parkway
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
Phone: 804.727.1400
Toll-Free: 888.444.6553
Fax: 804.262.2332
www.wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com

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