Here are the drinks we are saying cheers to the weekend with.

Indian-inspired sparkling beverage Bollygood is a spin on India’s Nimbu Pani, a popular South Indian drink. Low in sugar, the canned drink consists of natural ingredients and is a healthy option for children and adults.

Bollygood is the inspiration of Maxine Henderson, who spent her summers in her parents’ native India with her grandparents, where Maxine fondly remembers riding elephants and everything revolving around food. We really love the taste and the story of a drink that is making waves on the market.

Bollygood is currently available in Lemon Ginger Mint and Lime Basil Cumin flavors, with more in development.

SVEDKA Vodka is twisting things up this spring and summer with the launch of their latest extension – SVEDKA Tropics Tea Spritz, a new spirits-based hard seltzer, from the award-winning vodka brand.

Combing real tea, sparkling water, and natural tropical fruit flavors, the can brings together in an easy-to-enjoy hard seltzer. Available in three bold flavors – Pineapple Guava, Raspberry Kiwi and Orange Mango – SVEDKA Tropics delivers a smooth taste in every vibrant sip. We really love the smooth taste and the equal balance you feel of energized relaxation. It’s unexpected joy in a sip.

“This is the summer of SVEDKA. With our new Vodka Tea Spritz, SVEDKA Tropics is filling the consumer need for a different type of spirits-based hard seltzer,” said Billy Lagor, Senior Vice President, Brand Management. “With real ingredients and a lower ABV, SVEDKA Tropics provides a depth of flavor and a unique taste experience that sets it apart from other hard seltzers. The RTD canned category continues to grow at a rapid pace, and we believe in SVEDKA.”

Another great canned drink to enjoy this weekend is PRESS. The drink has pioneered an elevated seltzer experience proven to appeal through unique culinary flavor profiles, natural ingredients, and understated, sophisticated branding. PRESS is also distinguished by a more sessionable lower ABV (4%), which enables the complex and subtle flavor notes to break through. The Blackberry Hibiscus is divine with Bold flavor of fresh ripe blackberries combined with tangy hibiscus.

For Bourbon lovers, Basil Hayden challenges the notion that smoky spirits are harsh with its newest ultra-premium bourbon and limited time offering, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke. Artfully complex, yet uniquely approachable, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke is an entirely new take on smoky spirits and is designed to be a subtle entry in the smoky world of spirits.

Rather than smoking the grain pre-distillation, Subtle Smoke is made from a different finishing process where the barrels are infused with a subtle smokiness before the liquid is secondarily aged inside.

For a bit of weekend bubbly try Campo Viejo Cava Brut Sparkling.

We love this subtle, yet bold option for brunch and beyond.

And, new to market we are enjoying Peak 7 Vodka. The ultra-premium bottle is made from 100% American corn and distilled seven times. We love this refreshing option.

Here is to your own sips this weekend.

Cover art by Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash

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Park Terrace Hotel, Hotel Chocolat and Ofreh

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November 29, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

At the Park Terrace Hotel

Park Terrace Hotel

Hotel Chocolat kicked-off the holidays and unveil the Velvetiser‘s pop-up for the season.

Velvetiser’

Apple Pie Hot Chocolat from Velvetiser’

We miss the fireworks at the Bryant Park Christmas Tree lighting ceremony but we did watch Ofreh sing Christmas (Baby Please Come Home). Click here to hear her husband Andy Karl singing “Sleigh Bells”.

Healthy snacks and drinks abounded.

Rice paper stuffed with vegetables

Reconnecting with Diva Gals Daily Samantha Bessudo Drucker

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Diva Gals Daily Delaina Dixon with Hot Chocolat

A salted caramel rum old fashion

From the balcony of the Park Terrace Hotel

There was plenty of holiday cheer, a holiday sing-along and plenty of European style hot chocolate, festive cocktails and bites. What a way to start the season.

Food and Drink

Did You Know You Can Have Breakfast at Tiffany’s

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1 day ago

November 28, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

Did you know Tiffany & Co. has the Blue Box Café on the fourth floor nestled within The Landmark, store Tiffany’s 5th Avenue. Inspired by the iconic Tiffany’s heritage, Daniel Boulud, opened a charmingly elegant café that offers three signature culinary experiences for elevated daytime dining.

You can order Breakfast at Tiffany’s | $59. This includes a plain Croissant, Oranais and apricot danish, Madeleine a french butter cake, Parfait Framboise Hampton’s granola, raspberry coulis, Pineapple Rosace with kiwi, lychee, pomegranate, vanilla, lime, Egg In A Shell scrambled egg and caviar. To drink a glass of Golightly, carrot, orange, pineapple, mango and ginger.

There is also Holly’s Favorites | $34. This includes a Croissant, Jam, Fresh Fruit Juice and cafe or Chocolat Chaud.

Tea At Tiffany’s| $98. This includes

Tea Sandwiches

egg & watercress
cucumber, dill & cream cheese
smoked salmon “bagel”
chicken curry & mango chutney
corned beef, mustard & pickles

Scones: traditional scones, jam and double cream

Cookies: canelé, madeleine and coconut rocher

Pastries

spiced cranberry eton mess
dulce de leche éclair
apple tatin
dark chocolate & orange cube

Your Choice of Belloc Tea: assortments of black, oolong, green, matcha, white, and herbal teas

and a glass of Champagne.

Hervé Rafflin, Brut NV | 30
La Caravelle, Rosé Brut | 35
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Brut | 70

There is also a Seasonal Menu which has Caviar, soup, salads, quiche, Salmon, baked eggplant, lobster salad, duck terrine, pasta, black angus cheddar cheeseburger, brioche potato bun, french fries and an assortment of desserts.

Have I made you hungry yet? Well head to Tiffany’s for the perfect upscale holiday treat. Maybe, just maybe you’ll also be able to get some shopping in as well.

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Events For December

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November 25, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

December brings many free events as well as places to spend your hard earned cash. My favorite things are the fantastic windows of the department stores like Macy’s, Lord & Taylor’s, Bloomingdale’s, Barney’s and Tiffany’s and Saks, the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center, the skating rinks at Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center or Central Park and so much more. Also make sure to check out the holiday markets to shop your way through the holiday bazaars, featuring unique artisan gifts at Grand Central, Union Square, Shops at Winter Village Bryant Park, and Columbus Circle.

12/7 – 28: Cirque du Soleil ‘Twas the Night Before at Hulu Theater at MSG

12/7: The latest exhibition at the Met’s Costume Institute, Women Dressing Women will highlight the creative female forces behind women’s fashion. Around 80 objects from over 70 womenswear designers will be included, looking at examples from the turn of the twentieth century up through the present day. Visitors can expect designs from celebrated names such as Vivienne Westwood and Miuccia Prada as well as unknown creators forgotten by history.

12/9: SantaCon is popular and loathed Christmas celebrations in NYC. This bar crawl, turn people into bad Santa’s!

12/9: Jingle Ball with Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth, Backstreet Boys at MSG

12/13-14 : Andrea Bocelli at MSG special guest Zucchero, an Italian singer and songwriter who is credited as “the father of Italian blues.” Together, the two will perform songs from their respective repertoires as well as special holiday selections. Bocelli will draw extensively from his recent album A Family Christmas, which features songs that will be familiar to an American audience – like Joy to the World and The First Noël – as well as Italian ballads.

12/13 – 14: Madonna at Barclays Center

12/16 and 22: Visit with Santa Hudson Yards and Bryant Park are offering this event at 10:00 a.m. – it’s a free event.

12/19: Billy Joel at MSG

12/17: Mariah Carey – Merry Christmas One And All! at MSG

12/ 22- 23: The New York Pops: The Best Christmas of All at Carnegie Hall. led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke— will ring in the holidays with Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis and Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA for its annual holiday tradition featuring a merry night of classic carols, contemporary favorites, plus a few surprises

12/22: Lighting the World’s Largest Hanukkah Menorahs Manhattan and Brooklyn, have a competition for the world’s largest Hanukkah Menorah. On December 22nd, the Jewish “Festival of Lights” begins and this starts with the lighting of the largest Menorah in the world. The gold, 400-pound, 32-foot steel structure can be admired both in front of the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan and at the Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

The event begins at 5:30 pm, on Fridays at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 8:00 pm. In Brooklyn, the lights will be on at 6:00 pm, on Friday at 3:30 pm and on Saturday at 7:00 pm.

12/31: New Years Eve in Times Square. To learn about everything in Times Square click here.

Food and Drink

Join Us For A Great Thanksgiving Dinner

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1 week ago

November 22, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

The Consulate, is a well known French brasserie on the Upper West Side at 519 Columbus Avenue and at 44 West 56th Street. The decor is a place of warmth and sophistication, that welcomes you the moment you walk in. Founder Metodija Mihajlov and his twin brother Kiril, are as charming as their establishment. When you meet them, you can see the love and care they put into everything. Going to The Consulate is a treat for all your senses, so when my friend Margarita got called to Florida to take care of her mother, Elisabeta and I decided eating out was the thing to do. Immediately I went to The Consulate’s menu and my mind was made up.

Events

Count Down To Thanksgiving: Bourbon Pecan Pie With Or Without Chocolate

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1 week ago

November 22, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

In seven days it will be all about the food and especially for me the desserts. Yesterday we gave you the recipe to our favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake. Today is our favorite Bourbon Pecan Pie, which you can also make with Chocolate.

You need:

2 cups pecans (about 7 ounces)

3 large eggs

¾ cup dark brown sugar

⅔ cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

3 tablespoons bourbon

½ teaspoon salt

Deep dish pie crust (I use the frozen ones, but you can bake your own)

optional

¾ cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips. If you use this delete 1 tablespoon of butter.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toast the pecans for about 8 minutes, coarsely chop.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, melted butter, bourbon, and salt until blended.

Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Pour the filling into the pie shell. Bake on the bottom shelf of the oven for about 55 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set. If the edge is browning too quickly, cover with foil.

Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Taste best with vanilla ice cream.