Claire Danes And Hugh Read Jay McInerney At Montauk Yacht Club

This fine weekly avant-jazz series kicks off its 2010 season with a compelling triple bill: Trio Iffy (reedist Chris Speed, multi-instrumentalist Jamie Saft and drummer Ben Perowsky) headlines at 10pm, preceded by keyboardist James Carney’s band at 9pm and a group featuring bassist Francois Grillot at 8pm.

DISCO MONDAY Always without the B & T Hosted by RED HOT GROUP DJ NESTA B (from London and MTV) ELLA LOUNGE Invite is non-transferable. Must be 21 to attend. Dress code enforced. RSVP: EllaLounge@REDHOT-PR.com

Vinyl Style from Gary Spencer style (stl) n. 1. The way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed: a style of speech and writing. 2. The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era. 3. Sort; type: a style of furniture. 4. A quality of imagination and individuality expressed in one's actions and tastes: does things with style. 5. a. A comfortable and elegant mode of existence: living in style. b. A mode of living: the style of the very rich. 6. a. The fashion of the moment, especially of dress; vogue. b. A particular fashion: the style of the 1920s. See Synonyms at fashion. Eclec·tic Pronunciation: \e-ˈklek-tik, i-\ Function: adjective Etymology: Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from ex- out + legein to gather — more at legend Date: 1683 Selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles Composed of elements drawn from various sources; also : heterogeneous eclec·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Early Saturday, December 19, Jed McGiffin, dear friend, colleague, and Front Waiter at Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, was struck and catastrophically injured by a sanitation truck on his way home from work. His ability to pull through despite the extreme severity of his injuries is a testament to his strength and resilience. Please join us in honoring and supporting a good, kind, and beloved young man, who is truly a fighter. B&B Hospitality Group is hosting a reception of snacks, drinks, and well wishes in support of our dear friend on Monday, January 4, from 9 p.m. at Otto. Suggested donation is $50 per person. All funds will go directly to Jed and his family to help support what will be a lengthy and extensive recovery. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!