Off The MRKT Top 5 August Necessities
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Moët & Chandon’s Ice Imperial
With record heat waves around the world, nothing beats a cool glass of champagne on ice. Whether heading to the beach or enjoying a backyard barbecue, Moët & Chandon’s Ice Imperial and Ice Imperial Rosé, arethe first-ever champagnes specifically designed to be enjoyed over ice. Perfect to cool down with, champagne cocktails easily elevate any summer gathering.
Moët & Chandon first pioneered the ‘champagne on ice’ trend in 2011, launching MoëtIce Imperial (SRP: $59.00) followed by Moët Ice Imperial Rosé which just debuted last summer (SRP: $75.00). Since then, this style of drinking one of the most classic and revered wines has taken off across the category, with brands vying to create their own variations. The growing trend was first noticed amongst vacationers, particularly Margherita Missoni, in the south of France drinking “La Piscine” cocktails – sipping champagne with frozen champagne ice cubes. Creating an array of sips highlighting the wines’ flavor and versatility, notable bartenders from around the U.S. have jumped at the chance to work with Moët Ice; influencer Rocky Barnes, a Moët Ice ambassador, crafted her own specialty cocktail ‘Moët Melon on the Rocks’ made with refreshing mint and watermelon, while noted Olympic figure-skater Adam Rippon channeled the South of France in his lavender ‘Moët Riviera Spritz’. This “champagne on ice” revelation has since made the category more approachable, instead of reserving bubbly for celebratory moments.
The Stayton Room At The Lexington Hotel
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection announced the opening of The Stayton Room, a new bar concept that pays homage to the property’s Jazz Age history with interior design conceptualized by distinguished New York-based design firm Stonehill Taylor. The “Roaring 20’s-esque” space draws inspiration from the glitz and glamour of New York’s bygone eras, modernized for the 21st century.
Featuring an expertly crafted cocktail menu, The Stayton Room also boasts an innovative Bar Fare menu by Chef Richard Sandoval. The bar’s name is a nod to notable anti-prohibitionist William Stayton, who played a key role in bringing about the repeal of the 18th Amendment in 1933.
An à propos food and beverage menu tantalizes guests to further immerse themselves in The Stayton Room experience. The craft cocktail menu builds on classic Prohibition era libations and is carefully designed to stay true to the narrative of the space. Specialty libations such as the Hemingway Daiquiri and the French 75 are notable staples on the menu.
The Stayton Room is open from 4pm to 12am daily. Visitors can enter through The Lexington Hotel’s lobby or The Stayton Room’s private entrance at 140 East 48th Street.
These four Latte Matcha Infusion varieties, Glow, Protect, Think, and Balance, blend functional ingredients into premium CCOF certified organic Japanese matcha, providing green tea nutrients and calm, focused energy for an upgraded daily drink. Conveniently packaged into single-serve packets for on-the-go and pre-infused with the ingredients you need (and nothing you don’t).... all you have to do is blend, whisk or shake with your favorite milk until smooth and enjoy (hot or iced).
So what exactly do these delicious infusions do to your cup of matcha besides make it taste amazing?
GLOW: Incorporates Collagen (5g) & Biotin (500mcg) in support of luminescent and healthy skin, hair and nails, as well as organ and tissue health.
PROTECT: Brings together nourishing ayurvedic herbs, most notably Turmeric for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, & black pepper add delicious flavor and nutrients + support digestion.
THINK: Blends Lion's Mane & Cordyceps, functional mushrooms that support brain health, cognitive function, energy & focus. Refreshing pure ginger root adds delicious flavor and supports digestion.
BALANCE: Incorporates Probiotics & Prebiotics that can survive heat & stomach acid to support digestive and immune health. Refreshing pure ginger root adds delicious flavor & supports digestion.
Backyard Barbeque by Holy Ground
Holy Ground is a restaurant and speakeasy where classic New York Steakhouse meets Smoke House and Cocktail Bar. Named for it’s location in TriBeCa, the downtown area once known as the “Holy Ground” in the mid 1700s, Holy Ground borrows from the neighborhood’s rich and colorful history to create a unique dining and drinking experience
offers a contemporary twist on sophisticated Greek dining in the heart of the city. The restaurant is ranked one of the top 100 in NYC according to TripAdvisor. It features a vivacious bar, two elegantly appointed dining rooms in addition to Cava Nerai, providing two distinct private dining spaces. Nerai’s flavorful fresh seafood focused dishes from Executive Chef Moshe Grundman and layered cocktails are stripped down to their simple essence, revamped for a twist and then presented beautifully. Stepping into Nerai transports guests to a peaceful Greek island light years away from the hustle of NYC.
Located at 55 E. 54th Street
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