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Pinch Parties Event at The Kitchen Table Was a Party Planner’s Wonderland

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Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Cyr of Cyrience

We had the pleasure of attending Pinch Parties creator, Julia Capalino’s day-breaker event at The Kitchen Table. The two companies are partnering up to create an incredible deal for party planners. Now you can book an event through pinch parties, complete with a reservation in The Kitchen Table’s beautiful event space. When walking into The Kitchen Table, the first notable aspect (other than the delicious spread of breakfast food on the countertop) was owner, Grace Park’s kitchen space, stocked full of artful amenities.  A long table in the dining area was set to preview the beautiful ambiance that Capalino and team can create for any prospective event, complete with flower arrangements and personal-sized champagne. It is the perfect space for hosting events ranging from corporate meetings to holiday parties. In addition to the kitchen and dining space, there is also a lounge area fashioned to look like a cozy living room. The Kitchen Table offers many services to customize your ideal atmosphere like floral design and general venue planning.

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Table setting by Pinch Parties

Behind the dining table was a display of more place settings, representing the range of event decorations and themes that Pinch Parties can create, from polka dotted dishes and Laduree macaroons for feminine birthday parties or bridal showers to whiskey bottle-laden place settings for a more masculine affair. Founder Julia Capalino’s company reflects her love of party planning and creating amazing personalized aesthetics. Her blog and planning services can appeal to a wide range of events and tastes.

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Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Cyr of Cyrience

Also in attendance at the event was Chris Wirth, CEO of American Juice Company, offering tasty cocktails made with one of his many juice blends.  His company has taken the hassle of purchasing and expertly mixing ingredients to make a delicious cocktail. Their juice blends already contain all of the necessary ingredients to be mixed with alcohol and enjoyed. You can even customize your own cocktail creation by mixing different juice blends together. These concoctions make serving unique drinks for a party as easy as possible.

Individually, these services make planning and entertaining unbelievably easy and, when used together, they can make it so simple, you barely have to lift a finger. If you are thinking of planning an event, make sure to check out their websites to learn about the amazing services that they provide. Happy hosting!

-by Johanna Silver

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Must-Go Gelato and Sorbet Shops Downtown

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Looking for a cold, creamy treat while you detour around the Downtown Manhattan area? There are plenty of places to satisfy your summer cravings. From laboratory crafted creations to unique and exotic flavors, here are three major eateries that are sure to give you a run for your money.

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Image: Il Laboratorio del Gelato’s Facebook.

Il Laboratorio del Gelato. Located on Ludow St is one of the most popular gelato and sorbet shops in the city. This laboratory-esque parlor offers over 50 ice cream flavors and wide array of sorbet flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth – the possibilities are endless. Their unique variety will keep you constantly excited and refreshed. Two of Laboratorio’s most popular flavors are apple fuji and salted caramel. 188 Ludlow Street.

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Image: A.B. Biagi’s Instagram.

Next, head to Elizabeth Street to visit A.B. Biagi Gelato, a sure spot for delightful gelato and sorbet. Located in the heart of Nolita, this store offers an eclectic variety; the different flavors and vibrant colors prove that gelato is more than just a snack, it’s an art. Each flavor is meticulously prepared to achieve that cool refreshing taste without compromising your standards of superb creamy goodness. Also, all of their sorbet flavors are vegan, great for all the dairy-free consumers out there.  Crowd favorites are the classics: chocolate and strawberry.  Make sure you stop by A.B. Biagi Gelato this summer to see for yourself why customers can’t get enough of their creamy dessert. 235 Elizabeth Street.

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Image: M’O Gelato’s Facebook.

You don’t need complex flavors and ingredients to create a delectable dish. M’O Gelato turns simple into sensational with their tasty frozen treats. Located in Little Italy, M’O Gelato is trendy and easily accessible from the 4, 6 and J train. This authentic shop sells some of finest gelato around, using fresh ingredients without any artificial additives, proving that perfection isn’t as complicated as we might think. 178 Mulberry Street.

-Mariah Brown

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5 Great Sports Bars to Catch The 2014 World Cup

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Kick off the 2014 World Cup, Downtown style this summer! If you don’t already consider yourself a fan of soccer, the World Cup will capture your inner sport-hyped kid and propel you to its spellbinding stratosphere. If you’re already partial to the spellbinding skills Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, we’re sure you’ll be in perfect company once you step foot in any of these 5 strictly picked out bars for the most viewed sporting event of all time!

Zum Schneider—East Village: Deemed the unofficial German Headquarters for the World Cup, Zum Schneider opened its doors in the summer of 2000. This East Village bar was started by a native of Bavaria who wanted to recreate the German beer garden atmosphere in New York. You’ll be sure to enjoy from a selection of 12 German beers on tap, the traditional Bavarian-German menu, and seasonal specialties. Drop by and cheer on der Mannschaft in their run, as you won’t want to miss out on their clash with Team USA on June 26th.

Grotta Azzurra—Little Italy: For those looking to root for the Italian soccer team look no further than Grotta Azzurra on 177 Mulberry Street. This historic restaurant was founded in 1908 by the Davino family and was designed to capture the beauty of Capri’s Blue Grotto. A regular haunt of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Grotto Azzurra will serve well as home for all Italy fans to cheer on the Azzurri as they face fierce opponents, Uruguay and England.

The Cricketers Arms—Tribeca: Influenced by traditional British Alehouses, taverns, and pubs, The Cricketers Arms in Tribeca will make up as a fine substitute as a home for all Brits in New York. The bar features handcrafted leather booths as well as the best of British recording artists from the past 60 years. Drop by The Cricketers Arms this summer for a true taste of British soccer madness.

Esperanto—East Village: As hosts and top contenders to take the trophy home, the Brazilian soccer team will likely give fans much to cheer about and Esperanto in the East Village will provide them with everything they need to do so. The Brazilian restaurant appears to have been lifted from the streets of Rio de Janeiro and put in NYC to give Brazil natives a true taste of home. After each win by El Seleção, patrons of the restaurant dance along to traditional Brazilian drumbeats in celebration.

El Cid—Chelsea: The recently reopened El Cid in Chelsea is known as the destination for authentic Spanish Tapas in New York City. The bar recreates the festive and energetic atmosphere found in sports bars in Spain. The delicious sangria and laid-back mood makes this the perfect spot to catch a game or two of La Furia Roja.

-Rachael Sprague and Elizabeth Sutherland