Mazel Tov Shiraz NYC!
This year I am celebrating seven years in the event planning business! I can’t believe it all started back in 2001. The people I have met, worked with and garnered relationships with have all been amazing and I am so lucky to have grown as fast as I have. A huge thanks to my teams in NYC and Miami!
Seven is a magical number in many cultures so to celebrate the number I have decided to feature seven things I fancy each week on the blog.
Lets get this party started:
1. Another reason to celebrate is that my homeland, Israel, turned 60 this week. Whenever I get homesick for mom’s cooking or a night out in Tel Aviv I head to these spots for a slice of regional cuisine. First stop is The Hummus Place on St. Marks. To start my evening off I order hummus with warm fava beans and a hard-boiled egg accompanied by a frozen mint lemonade (Yum!) or an Arak Mojito (Arak is an Annis Liquor). OK so the Mojito isn’t all that Israeli but it sure is refreshing after a long day at the office. Next stop is Café Mogador where I indulge in a super savory chicken tagine with couscous. Friends are always secretly excited when I am feeling homesick because they know we are going to have an appetizing night on the town. Once I finish up at Mogador I beeline across the street to Milk & Honey, an Israeli grocery store. Here I pick up a Milky, a chocolate pudding with whipped cream that I grew up loving for snack time after school.
2. One thing is for sure, party planners are in the business for a reason- we love to party! When I am getting ready to go out I put on Leona Lewis' "Spirit" and sing in the shower. Her vocals are incredible and "Bleeding in Love" and "I will be" are my top picks off the album.
3. The creative aspect of planning events and food is obviously a highlight for me. Creating great invitations whets everyone’s appetite for an exciting event. Recently for an editorial preview I organized for Pier 1 Imports (they launched a new extended epicurean line) we hand delivered invitations in a beautiful box that contained a bar of specialty chocolate from the new line as well as the invitation. Editor’s loved the idea and it didn’t hurt that it was delivered by a hunky male model.
4. Summer is around the corner and I am itching to hang up the jeans and step out in some shorts. Theory has some great looking tailored shorts in khaki and gingham that are lightweight and fit me to a T.
5. When I am working in Miami my new fave spot is The Pool and Spa at the Miami Standard. After wrapping up work or an event I take a dip in the pool looking over the bay and then head into the Hamam for a steam and massage. Heaven! Andre Balaz certainly knows a thing or two about relaxing. Once I am almost reaching nirvana I order dinner poolside (dress code: Bathing Suit!) and sip a rose as the sun sets. Next time you are there try the filet of snapper with the truffle vinaigrette. Divine. www.standardhotels.com/miami/
6. When escaping the city this summer I will be buying all of my Hamptons host gifts at Bellhaus. The new lifestyle store in Wainscot is opening next week (perfect for Memorial Day) and is a treasure trove of designer clothing, accessories, home furnishings and gifts. http://www.bellhaus.net/
7. Most importantly, my heart goes out to all of the people of Myanmar. After the terrible disaster that happened there people are going hungry and many children ended up orphans. Please make a donation at http://www.unicefusa.org/
That’s all for this week. Stay happy and healthy. Most importantly, have fun!
This year I am celebrating seven years in the event planning business! I can’t believe it all started back in 2001. The people I have met, worked with and garnered relationships with have all been amazing and I am so lucky to have grown as fast as I have. A huge thanks to my teams in NYC and Miami!
Seven is a magical number in many cultures so to celebrate the number I have decided to feature seven things I fancy each week on the blog.
Lets get this party started:
1. Another reason to celebrate is that my homeland, Israel, turned 60 this week. Whenever I get homesick for mom’s cooking or a night out in Tel Aviv I head to these spots for a slice of regional cuisine. First stop is The Hummus Place on St. Marks. To start my evening off I order hummus with warm fava beans and a hard-boiled egg accompanied by a frozen mint lemonade (Yum!) or an Arak Mojito (Arak is an Annis Liquor). OK so the Mojito isn’t all that Israeli but it sure is refreshing after a long day at the office. Next stop is Café Mogador where I indulge in a super savory chicken tagine with couscous. Friends are always secretly excited when I am feeling homesick because they know we are going to have an appetizing night on the town. Once I finish up at Mogador I beeline across the street to Milk & Honey, an Israeli grocery store. Here I pick up a Milky, a chocolate pudding with whipped cream that I grew up loving for snack time after school.
2. One thing is for sure, party planners are in the business for a reason- we love to party! When I am getting ready to go out I put on Leona Lewis' "Spirit" and sing in the shower. Her vocals are incredible and "Bleeding in Love" and "I will be" are my top picks off the album.
3. The creative aspect of planning events and food is obviously a highlight for me. Creating great invitations whets everyone’s appetite for an exciting event. Recently for an editorial preview I organized for Pier 1 Imports (they launched a new extended epicurean line) we hand delivered invitations in a beautiful box that contained a bar of specialty chocolate from the new line as well as the invitation. Editor’s loved the idea and it didn’t hurt that it was delivered by a hunky male model.
4. Summer is around the corner and I am itching to hang up the jeans and step out in some shorts. Theory has some great looking tailored shorts in khaki and gingham that are lightweight and fit me to a T.
5. When I am working in Miami my new fave spot is The Pool and Spa at the Miami Standard. After wrapping up work or an event I take a dip in the pool looking over the bay and then head into the Hamam for a steam and massage. Heaven! Andre Balaz certainly knows a thing or two about relaxing. Once I am almost reaching nirvana I order dinner poolside (dress code: Bathing Suit!) and sip a rose as the sun sets. Next time you are there try the filet of snapper with the truffle vinaigrette. Divine. www.standardhotels.com/miami/
6. When escaping the city this summer I will be buying all of my Hamptons host gifts at Bellhaus. The new lifestyle store in Wainscot is opening next week (perfect for Memorial Day) and is a treasure trove of designer clothing, accessories, home furnishings and gifts. http://www.bellhaus.net/
7. Most importantly, my heart goes out to all of the people of Myanmar. After the terrible disaster that happened there people are going hungry and many children ended up orphans. Please make a donation at http://www.unicefusa.org/
That’s all for this week. Stay happy and healthy. Most importantly, have fun!
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