Calendar Girls Turn NYC into A Real Hootenanny October 13, 2011
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Last week, Hooters unveiled their 2012 calendar at their New York City location. The restaurant best known for their wings and waitresses celebrated the 26th edition of their calendar with appearances by 2012 Poster Girl Alex Dumrauf, Centerfold Crystal Cunningham, Cover girl Lindsay Way, Miss March Liz Lugo-Caveda, Miss December Morgan Meyer, and Miss July Sarah Hinton.
The women appearing in this year’s calendar were selected from over 20,000 Hooters Girls worldwide and were shot by photographer Dylan Melcher. The Hooters Calendar is a best seller in its category. And here is a sneak peek of what 2012 has to offer:
Photo: John Marshall Mantel
Video courtesy of Parenteau Guidance
Get Foxxy This July 4th Weekend June 29, 2011
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Hey FAMERS
Any of you looking to escape the heat, humidity and tourists of Gotham’s concrete jungle this July 4th weekend? Well, look no further past the Hudson for sandy oasis with oceans blue, casinos and celebrities too. This weekend join Grammy and Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx as he presents Jamie Foxx Fourth Of July Celebrity Star Studded Weekend. The multi-talented actor is putting on a bash as electric as the lights that illuminate the boardwalk with events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Below is a list of events for the weekend.
Friday July 1, 2011
Jamie Foxx Presents “Foxx Hole Comedy Jam” – 8:00pm
On Friday July 1, 2011 at 8:00pm, Academy & Grammy Award winner Jamie Foxx will host “The Foxx Hole Comedy Jam” which will take place at the Caesars Maximus located on 2100 Pacific Avenue. During this event host Jamie Foxx will hit the stage introducing some of today’s funniest comedians.
Jamie Foxx & VIBE Magazine Presents “Black Hollywood” hosted by Megan Goode & Idris Elba – 10:00pm
Jamie Foxx & Vibe Magazine present “Black Hollywood” hosted by Actress Megan Goode & Idris Elba. This event will start at 10:00pm and will take place at Caesars Pier Shops on boardwalk, located at One Atlantic.
Saturday July 2, 2011
Jamie Foxx & King Magazine Beach Party – 12:00pm-5:00pm
Jamie Foxx & King Magazine Present “Models & Bottles” Beach Party. The beach party will take place from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Beach at Bally’s located on Park & Boardwalk.
Black Jack Tournament with Jamie Foxx at The Show Boat Casino – 6:00pm
Jamie Foxx will host and play at the Black Jack Tournament at the backstage gaming pit at the Show Boat Casino. Guest can stop by and watch Jamie Foxx play and participate. This event will take place at Show Boat Casino on the boardwalk – Show Boat Casino – http://www.showboatac.com/
Jamie Foxx & The House of Blues Present – “The Return Of The Queen of Neo Soul Erykah Badu” - 8:00pm
Erykah Badu will perform before a live audience. The event will take place at 8:00pm at The House Of Blues located at 801 Boardwalk.
Jamie Foxx Present Love & Basket Ball hosted by Amber Rose & Surprise NBA All Stars – 10:00pm
Jamie Foxx Presents Love & Basketball celebrity bash hosted by Amber Rose and Surprise NBA All Stars. This event will take start at 10:00pm at the Caesars Pier Shops on boardwalk, located at One Atlantic.
Sunday July 3, 2011
Jamie Foxx & Young Rich Present The Ciroc Celebrity All White Beach Party – 12:00pm-5:00pm
Jamie Foxx & Young Rich will have a star studded all white beach party courtesy of Ciroc. The beach party will take place from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Beach at Bally’s located on Park & Boardwalk.
Jamie Foxx & Friends Live in Concert at The House Of Blues – 8:00pm
Jamie Foxx and surprise celebrity guest will perform live at the house of blues. The event will start at 8:00pm. The House Of Blues is located at 801 Boardwalk.
Jamie Foxx & Uptown Magazine Present Any Given Sunday hosted by Chad Ochocinco – 10:00pm
Jamie Foxx & Uptown Magazine presents a celebrity gala hosted by Chad Ochocinco. The event will begin at 10:00pm and will take place at The Pier Shops at Caesars located at One Atlantic.
A Night Fit for the King March 21, 2011
Posted by famenycmageditor in Fashion, Going Out.Tags: American Apothecary, Legendary Damon, Lil Kim, Mic Murphy, Millesime, Rapper Unique, Remy Martin, The Luxxx Ball
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March in New York City is known for two things, gusty winds whipping around skyscrapers and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. But on the evening of March 12th, a zephyr blew the trendy and fashionable to Millesime, located on 92 Madison Avenue, for The Luxxx Ball presented by Legendary Damon, American Apothecary and Remy Martin. Just in case you have not heard, The Luxxx Ball is Legendary Damon’s annual birthday celebration. And for all you FAMERS in bed by the stroke of midnight, Legendary Damon is a stylist, a high priest in the religion of fashion and the king of NYC nightlife.
Using the Studio 54 blueprint (a well mixed masala of average Joes with celebrities du jour) Damon has had the NYC party scene on lockdown for over a decade. His parties are as renowned as his name and this year’s The Luxxx Ball can certainly be added to the pantheon of great events. Wall to wall there were people trying to do their best to adhere to the invitation’s request “dress to impress the king.” The VIP was spilling over when the nightlife czar made his grand entrance complete with Kente cloth, head wrapped rose bearers sashaying to the “King’s Motorcade” from Coming to America. Legendary Damon glittered in royal blue and canary yellow and sported a blue crown. And who entertained the King, the Queen Bee. Lil Kim brought the crowd to a frenzy performing her greatest hits as well as a track off her new Black Friday mixtape. Rapper Unique and Mic Murphy from The System also serenaded sultan of style. After observing the events of this momentous evening, I have only one comment: It is good to be the king.
Photos: Jason Rodriguez
Not Your School Lunch July 28, 2010
Posted by famenycmageditor in Going Out.Tags: American Comfort Cuisine, Cafeteria NYC, Restaurants In Chesea
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When I think of the word cafeteria, the visuals that come to mind are women in hairnets, greasy aprons, food that looked and tasted unappetizing, rows of tables with trays resting on top of them and dozens of kids prattling away. But a visit to Cafeteria, located on 119 7th Avenue, provided a fresh, scrumptious memory and gave new life to a faded term.
The Chelsea eatery resides on the corner and has an outdoor bistro for patrons who want to dine and soak up the atmosphere of the Village. Inside the restaurant possesses a clean, modern aesthetic with comfortable brown benches, white chairs and a bar located towards the back. Candles on the tables offer a dim, intimate look in the evening and the huge windows allow natural light to brighten the space during the day.
The food is just as pleasing as the décor and vibe. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Cafeteria offers its customers a lip-smacking selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes at moderate price points. Their silver dollar pancakes served with fresh berries and Chantilly cream is a delicious start to any day. The petite flapjacks are cooked to a golden perfection as well as mouthwatering. The tomato basil soup with grilled cheese croutons is a warm treat on a chilly or rainy afternoon. For dinner, the grilled mahi mahi is an excellent choice; served with crushed avocado, spicy mango chutney, cilantro cream and a crisp tortilla salad this dish has the right amount of heat without being too hot. The meatloaf, served with garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and roasted tomato relish, is a great choice for the hungry man or woman looking fill his or her belly with some comfort food.
The portions at Cafeteria are large enough to take a doggy bag with you, and besides serving delectable food, they also present an array of desserts and eclectic cocktails. The lunch rooms that I spent my childhood eating in are a far cry from this chic restaurant. FAMERs I recommend giving Cafeteria a visit, they are always open.
The Roots of House Music Are Alive at Cielo June 3, 2010
Posted by famenycmageditor in Entertainment, Going Out.Tags: Anane Vega, Antonello Coghe, Blaze, Club Cielo, House Music, House Music Parties in NYC, Kevin Hedge, Louie Vega, Meat Packing District, Nulu Music, Vega Records
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Wednesday has been considered “hump day” ever since the 40 hour work week was invented. But for those of us who live to rejoice under strobe lights while the sounds of House music filters from the speakers and fills the atmosphere, Wednesday has taken on another moniker. Wednesday is a night that is all about Roots.
One of my greatest moments while working as the Entertainment and Lifestyle editor at Caribbean Posh Magazine was interviewing Louie Vega and his wife Anane. Louie is one of the architects of House music and a living legend. His DJing and mixes have provided the soundtrack to my life and many other house heads’ lives around the world, and have been responsible for baby powder residue littering the floors of many venues.
For those of us who live and breathe this music and culture, it is more of a creed than a lifestyle choice. When I wrote my article about the Grammy winning DJ/producer, I dubbed him an archbishop because that is simply what he is. Every leader must have a home base and in New York City Louie’s resident house is Cielo, located on 18 Little West 12th Street in the Meatpacking District. The weekly Wednesday night party known as Roots is the seed of Louie Vega and Kevin Hedge of Blaze, another House music legend and high priest in his own right. During its six years, quite an epic feat for an underground party, the stems of Roots have grown to become one of New York City’s staple parties.
Because House music is so engrained in the fiber of their beings, Louie Vega and Kevin Hedge provide the patrons of Cielo with sermons that are sure to guarantee a perspiration drenched t-shirt, aching bodies and refreshed souls. When Louie is traveling, Kevin holds the party down solo. Even Anane and Antonello Coghe (Nulu Music) spin on occasion.
House music is not a genre readily found on top 40 FM. It does not sell out arena sized venues and because it does not appeal to the masses, the future of my culture and its music is always in a precarious state. Parties like Roots ensure that New York City, the cradle of House Music, will continue to have a voice as the underground dance scene moves into the next decade of the new millennium.
Photos: F.A.M.E NYC Editor
Prom 2010 May 13, 2010
Posted by famenycmageditor in FAME, Going Out.Tags: DJ Claudine De Sola, DJ Josh Madden, DJ Manero, DJ Steve Powers, Espace, FashionIndie.com, Glam God, Indashio, Joonbug.com, Prom 2010, Rebecca Minkoff, Shontelle, The Society of Independent Fashion Journalists
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Josh Madden
Soon after the cherry blossoms arrive and spring fever fills the atmosphere, another fever quickly approaches. This fever usually is accompanied with the desire to don formal attire, order corsages, take a hundred pictures and ride in rented limos and town cars. That’s right; I’m talking about the prom.
Paul Iacono
For teenagers across the United States, the junior and senior proms are a rite of passage that culminates the high school experience. It is a moment that resides in the memory bank and is carried throughout the rest of our lives. On May 8, the fashionable of New York City came together to create new, fabulous prom memories.
Claudine De Sola and Joonbug.com’s CEO Jon Gabel
Joonbug.com and FashionIndie.com presented Prom Class 2010. Fashion’s dandies and dandettes braved cyclone winds to Wang Chung at Espace, located on W. 42nd St. The venue with its chic décor provided the perfect setting for the razzle-dazzle and bumping and grinding found inside. Drinks were flowing and a good time was definitely had by all.
Shontelle
DJs Josh Madden, Steve Powers, Manero and Claudine De Sola spinned a mix of 80s and 90s hits as well as future dance classics. And as expected at any prom the dance floor was filled with fashion. I shook a tail feather with Glam God and designer Indashio who wore an Asian-inspired prom kimono. Songstress Shontelle looked sexy in a black and taupe geometric print dress. And what would a prom be without a king and queen; Prom 2010 provided royalty as well.
Rebecca Minkoff
The hosts for this extravaganza were designer Rebecca Minkoff, Paul Iacono from The Hard Times of RJ Berger and Gurj Bassi from Downtown Girls, Rescue Me’s Callie Thorne and Micah Jesse of Micah Jesse.com. Half the proceeds collected from ticket sales went to benefit The Society of Independent Fashion Journalists. I never had the opportunity to attend my prom when I was a teenager, but the longer I live the more I realize that it is never too late to do anything. My prom memories may have come 17 years later, but I now can say that I have had my night of spree and style. Too bad I did not get elected queen.
Photos courtesy of Joonbug.com
A Village in The Village April 13, 2010
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When it comes to Caribbean culture in New York, the planet (yes, I said planet) of Brooklyn is hands down the place to go. Countless Caribbean clubs, restaurants and the annual West Indian Day Parade down Eastern Parkway on Labor Day prove why the borough of Brooklyn is the Caribbean capital of the northeast. But on W. 3rd Street sits a venue that rivals any restaurant experience that can be found in Brooklyn.
Negril Village is located in the heart of Chelsea and has brought the flavors of the Caribbean to the island of Manhattan. Husband and wife team Marva Layne and Carlton Hayle along with Peter Best and Sim Walker pride themselves in producing the best quality Caribbean cuisine and strive to be an accurate representation of Caribbean food and culture.
Negril Village boasts a style of cuisine that is referred to as “New York Savvy Caribbean.” The menu combines myriad dishes, cooking styles and techniques of different Caribbean islands such as Trinidad and Jamaica. The Roti dishes from the island of Trinidad have an extremely authentic taste and the Oxtail Stew is cooked to perfection and is served with savory brown sauce and rice and peas. The soup of the day makes awesome appetizer; this warm treat overflows with flavor. Their tropical drinks are a tasty bonus to an already delectable menu. Whether sipping on a cocktail or non-alcoholic fruit punch, you will taste all the beautiful flavors of the Caribbean captured in a glass.
The décor of Negril Village is the first thing you notice when walking pass the threshold. Set on two levels, the restaurant’s’ décor is fashionable and enchanting. The spacious dining room on the upper level has bamboo floors and contemporary furniture. After dinner, the Rhum Lounge on the lower level provides its patrons with the opportunity to work off their meals. The raisin interior gives this basement level spot a sultry atmosphere. The DJs spin the best in reggae, calypso, R&B and hip hop that will keep your body moving for hours. A trip to one of the islands of the Caribbean may not be feasible in this economy, but Negril Village offers the best solution to bring the Caribbean to your lips and hips. Guess you will have to settle for Coney Island if you want to go to the beach.
Cielo Opens Its Doors To Help Haiti January 25, 2010
Posted by famenycmageditor in Entertainment, Going Out, Music, NYC.Tags: Club Cielo, Danny Krivit, Doctors Without Borders, Earthquake Relief, Francois K, House Music, Jellybean Benetiz, Joe Claussell, Louie Vega, The Meatpacking District
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As stated in my previous post Help for Haiti, I will report about events going on in the city that are helping raise much needed aid for the Haitian earthquake relief. Today one of the Meat Packing District’s hottest clubs is opening its doors for an event that is any dancer’s wet t-shirt dream. Club Cielo, located on 18 Little West 12th Street, is hosting Song, Dance & Love for Haiti.
This event is organized by Joann Jimenez, Jephté Guillaume and Antonio Ocasio and features some of the most legendary DJs and Producers of house music as well as some of NYC’s most talented underground DJs. Each hour the audience will move, shake, gyrate and produce its best baby powdered foot work to sets spinned by Jellybean Benetiz, Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, Francois K, Josh Milan and Sabine Blazin.
The event is from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. with proceeds being donated to Doctors without Borders in Haiti, $20 is the suggested donation. The combination of Club Cielo and the line up of DJs signifies an event of epic proportions. Dance…dance…dance is the theme for this gloomy Sunday. Before manic Monday morning comes, I suggest all FAMERS get out the house and shake a tail feather for a good cause.
To learn more about Doctors without Borders please visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org.
Barbara Tucker: 25 Years In House Top Event for 2009 January 4, 2010
Posted by famenycmageditor in Going Out.Tags: Barbara Tucker, House Music, Louie Vega, NYC Nightlife, Webster Hall
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To me, house music is not just a genre of music; it is my religion, my culture – essentially a way of life. House music and the culture it inspires is one of the last underground cultures to be born out of NYC. Unfortunately the decline of parties and venues that truly support my culture have forced us to revolve in lounges that focus more on what your bar tab is at the end of the night than the vibe, the music and the amount of sweat that is dripped on the dance floor.
It seems funny to think that the city that spawned my culture is now placing a stranglehold on us – forcing us to adapt or to fade to black. It is a conversation I have had with many househeads – the chase for the experience we once had that seems to be beyond the grasp of our fingertips, but one we get to touch once in a while. On March 19th, four decades worth of househeads made the pilgrimage to Webster Hall for Barbara Tucker: 25 Years In House.
If house music is a religion, then Barbara Tucker would be a saint. She is definitely one of the divas of our scene. Her track record of 25 years in house music shows that she is one of the hardest working singers in the business. Songs like “Beautiful People”, “I Get Lifted”, “Most Precious Love” and “Stop Playing with My Mind” are classics that every househead knows.
The room was filled and space was limited, yet it didn’t seem to matter. Wherever there was space, househeads were getting it in, contributing to the beautiful vibe that was in Webster Hall that evening. Seeing Saint Barbara on stage singing her classics made me feel as if I was 17 again, when I was first started venturing into different clubs in Jersey. The incomparable Louie Vega, David Morales and Tony Humphries fed us the energy to dance well into the next morning and provided a memory that will be looked upon with fondness as we party into the next decade. Besides the music, the highlight of the evening for me was watching La India and Barbara on stage with Louie Vega behind the DJ booth. Watching the players behind “Beautiful People” on stage exceeded all my expectations for an evening that will be talked about for years to come. In fact, people that attended the event were still talking about March 19th well into the summer of 2009.
Barbara Tucker: 25 Years In House offered memories for us to cradle in our hands, keeping us loyal to this culture. Paradise Garage, Sound Factory Bar, Afterlife, Zanzibar, Club Shelter – all the major clubs that reigned in the NYC area was represented. We danced and shared experiences with househeads that haven’t been seen in years. It was a long overdue family reunion filled with love, music, dance and good energy – it was a househead’s dream.
Moscow Invades the Eastside November 23, 2009
Posted by famenycmageditor in Going Out.Tags: Mari Vanna, New York City, Russian Cusine
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One of my mom’s favorite movies is Dr. Zhivago. As a little girl I would crawl up under her and we would watch Omar Sharif steal Julie Christie’s heart while my dad watched sheep jumping over fences. Over the years the movie grew on me just as my affinity for Russian culture.
As much as I do like Russian culture and food I had never tried authentic Russian cuisine until recently. On East 20th Street is a quaint Russian restaurant named Mari Vanna. The restaurant is named for a mythical woman, who welcomed diners into her home with open arms, feeding them traditional Russian food on her best china and linens and the restaurant certainly lives up to the legend.
Upon stepping inside I felt as if I had been whisked away from Manhattan and dropped into a home in Moscow where Yuri was waiting to recite one of his bittersweet “Lara” poems. The décor, courtesy of designer Vera Tatarinova, is a Russian enthusiast’s dream filled with crystal bowls, picture frames, fine china, porcelain dolls, coasters, glasses and other precious collectibles. The cozy furnishings and friendly staff made me feel like I was visiting my comrades instead of going out to eat.
For appetizers I had Soleniya, homemade pickled vegetables, and homemade blinis with red caviar sour cream, diced red onion and crumbled egg yolk. I also had the opportunity to finally taste borsch with pampushka a soup consisting of beets, broth, beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes. It is served with sour cream and is beyond delicious. Note to self: winter is around the corner, stock up on borsch. The only beef stroganoff I had tasted until recently was made by Stouffer’s, but after sampling the real McCoy, I could never go back to pseudo stroganoff again. The beef was tender, the sauce delectable and my mouth was watering for more.
Another great feature of Mari Vanna is vodka. The restaurant offers a diverse selection of house-infused vodkas. My favorite was the beet flavored vodka. The beet’s essence complimented the vodka well and masked some of the harshness. Talk about a way to get your vegetables, if V8 tasted like that I would buy stock in the company.
Mari Vanna is an unexpected surprise for any New Yorker that enters their doors. Even if they may not have been exposed to traditional Russian cuisine before, I have no doubt they will walk out a fan. The prices are fair and it is worth it. There is no better dining experience then when the atmosphere, décor and food combine in symbiotic harmony and create a wonderful dining experience. Nostrovia!
