After we broke the news that Team Bagatelle was taking over the Merkato 55 space this fall, everyone began to wonder where the Koch brothers (who ran the brunch there last season) were heading with their gang of loyal followers this month. Today, we receive word that Derek and Daniel will be taking over The Garden at Revel (10 little west 12th street) in Meatpacking. Looks like it will be a new season of the Battle of the Brunches. We can’t wait. Let the games begin! The first brunch under the twins’ Dual Groupe will take place tomorrow!
[Champagne Superman at Bagatelle] With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start looking at where your options are to get your Booze Brunch in order. Last season, we covered the “Battle of the Brunches,” a fight to the end between Team Bagatelle (run by Remi Laba and Aymeric Clemente) andTeam Merkato 55 (Run by twins Derek and Daniel Koch). This season, in what appears to be an ironic twist in the history of the beleaguered Merkato 55 space, the duo from Team Bagatelle have signed on to take over the Merkato 55 space, neutralizing any competition in wild Saturday brunching, at least in the Meatpacking district. Apparently Remi and Aymeric are planning to turn the Merkato 55 space into an Italian Brasserie and are teaming up with a certain St. Bart’s restaurateur that goes by “Pascal” (story developing)…. More »
Saturday’s Beach Blanket Bungalow at Pink Southampton was apparently a misery loves company meeting spot. Amy Sacco was looking for ideas for her quickly dwindling reality show. Daniel Koch was there checking out the competition. His Day & Night Brunch party has had to battle one of the rainiest summers in recent history coupled with it’s location’s bankruptcy. And then there’s LiLo. Broken up, back together; Dadio knee deep in a totally weird bromance. Drunk. Sober. We can barely keep track.
Fashionistas, socials, celebrities, and nightlife staples gathered at the rooftop of the Gramercy Park Hotel last night. The weather was impeccable, and as the Grey Goose flowed, Alan Philips, Josh Shames, and Track Entertainment celebrated the launch of Deluxe Experience (DeluxeXP.com) with Upper Echelon Shoes.
For those of you that missed it, Merkato 55 was recently renamed Le 55. Not a hard miss given that the name change has happened with little fanfare (at least up to this point). But what might have caught your attention is the increased exposure of one of the restaurant’s early stakeholders Brazilian super model Fernanda Mott and her relationship to the boozy brunch franchise. More »
via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: OMFG it’s here! Summer that is…and crazy parties out east. We can’t resist the nostalgic feelings of BED that this photo conjured up. Where in the world was something like this happening?
It was the Koch Brother’s new Day & Night party in Southampton of course! Read all about the party that helped start off summer ‘09. MORE >>>
Before summer hits, we want to take one last look at the Merkato 55 brunches, which have made up some of our favorite best 2k’s over the last months. Lucky for the Koch Brothers, they are twins and always in two places at once. Though they will have their hands full in Southampton, for the unveiling of the Day & Night Restaurant Beach Club in the Pink Elephant, Capri space, and all of the parties that entails; they will still be taking reservations at Merkato. We can not wait to check out the space this weekend. In the meantime, one last look at the party that truly made “brunch” a verb in Manhattan.
[If these guys can't take on the Hamptons, no one can] Exclusive: What a great way to send us off into the weekend. I just received the official scoop on Derek and Daniel Koch’s (the brother’s behind, among other things, the “Day & Night” Merkato 55 brunches) summer plans. They will be opening their very own restaurant/beach club at Pink Elephant in Southampton! From the twins:
“For the past few months, we have been creating and building our very own Day & Night Restaurant & Beach Club at the Pink Elephant inside and outside the walls of The Capri Hotel in Southampton, New York.More »
Last night, the Koch Brothers hosted the downstairs dinner party at Morimoto. The Iron Chef himself, Masaharu Morimoto was there to take some shots of saki with the twins, as well as our winner of Monday’s Gift Bag. The party was an intimate gathering of an upscale crowd of New Yorkers. We ran into more than one friend we knew as we dined on some of the finest sushi in the world. More photos below… More »
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
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Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
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[Ashley Dupree takes a break from work this Saturday]
After we broke the news that Team Bagatelle was taking over the Merkato 55 space this fall, everyone began to wonder where the Koch brothers (who ran the brunch there last season) were heading with their gang of loyal followers this month. Today, we receive word that Derek and Daniel will be taking over The Garden at Revel (10 little west 12th street) in Meatpacking. Looks like it will be a new season of the Battle of the Brunches. We can’t wait. Let the games begin! The first brunch under the twins’ Dual Groupe will take place tomorrow!
[Champagne Superman at Bagatelle] With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start looking at where your options are to get your Booze Brunch in order. Last season, we covered the “Battle of the Brunches,” a fight to the end between Team Bagatelle (run by Remi Laba and Aymeric Clemente) and Team Merkato 55 (Run by twins Derek and Daniel Koch). This season, in what appears to be an ironic twist in the history of the beleaguered Merkato 55 space, the duo from Team Bagatelle have signed on to take over the Merkato 55 space, neutralizing any competition in wild Saturday brunching, at least in the Meatpacking district. Apparently Remi and Aymeric are planning to turn the Merkato 55 space into an Italian Brasserie and are teaming up with a certain St. Bart’s restaurateur that goes by “Pascal” (story developing)…. More »
Saturday’s Beach Blanket Bungalow at Pink Southampton was apparently a misery loves company meeting spot. Amy Sacco was looking for ideas for her quickly dwindling reality show. Daniel Koch was there checking out the competition. His Day & Night Brunch party has had to battle one of the rainiest summers in recent history coupled with it’s location’s bankruptcy. And then there’s LiLo. Broken up, back together; Dadio knee deep in a totally weird bromance. Drunk. Sober. We can barely keep track.
[DJ Cohen with a pair of Upper Echelon Shoes] 
For those of you that missed it, Merkato 55 was recently renamed Le 55. Not a hard miss given that the name change has happened with little fanfare (at least up to this point). But what might have caught your attention is the increased exposure of one of the restaurant’s early stakeholders Brazilian super model Fernanda Mott and her relationship to the boozy brunch franchise. More »
Go HERE for more photos by STEVEN EKEROVICH and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
Go HERE for more photos by STEVEN EKEROVICH and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
[If these guys can't take on the Hamptons, no one can] Exclusive: What a great way to send us off into the weekend. I just received the official scoop on Derek and Daniel Koch’s (the brother’s behind, among other things, the “Day & Night” Merkato 55 brunches) summer plans. They will be opening their very own restaurant/beach club at Pink Elephant in Southampton! From the twins:
Go HERE for more photos by STEVEN EKEROVICH and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
