A Royal Happy Hour With Sipsmith Gin

We were cordially invited to a royal happy hour at a beautiful restaurant.

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Sipsmith’s tale begins with two childhood friends, Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall, with a life-long affection for things well made…and Martinis. Before long, they had been introduced to renowned drinks aficionado Jared Brown at a Negroni party and before the evening was out he was ready to join them on their mission to create the world’s best London Dry Gin.

Photo via @sipsmith and @maryjdelano

Photo via @sipsmith and @maryjdelano

Sipsmith shares their quintessential expression of a classic, traditional London Dry Gin. Bold, complex and aromatic , smooth enough for a Martini, yet rich and balanced, perfect for a G&T.

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Ingredients

• 1 part Sipsmith® London Dry Gin

• High-quality tonic water

• Twist or wedge of fresh lime, to garnish

• Method

• Fill a highball glass with ice

• Pour in Sipsmith London Dry gin

• Top off with premium tonic (we use Fever Tree®)

• Garnish with a wedge of fresh lime

• Cheers!

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Michelin Star Chef "Juanma" of Elcielo Miami Launches New 21-Course Menu this Spring

Annabella Pardo

In 2015, celebrated Colombian Chef and Entrepreneur Juan Manuel Barrientos, opened his first ever U.S. location of his original Colombia-based Elcielo restaurants in Medellín and Bogotá. In 2020, he made the leap to the Union Market District of Washington D.C., and from there, he was immediately awarded his first coveted Michelin star, which was also the first Michelin Star in history for a Colombian restaurant.

Combining a variety of sensory experiences with one-of-a-kind flavors and textures, Barrientos, affectionately known as ‘Juanma’, has revolutionized traditional Colombian cuisine by combining his avant- garde cooking techniques with his passion for neurosciences. Having trained under world-renowned chefs including Spain’s Juan Mari Arzak, Barrientos combines classical training with modern techniques, resulting in a dining experience that is in a league of its own in Miami.

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Located at 31 SE 5th Street, Elcielo overlooks the Miami River at the confluence of downtown Miami and Brickell, creating a one-of-a-kind dining atmosphere. A stunning open kitchen greets diners as they enter Elcielo (translated from Spanish as ‘Heaven’); offering a chance to see an international team creating Barrientos’ unique vision. Passing through to the main dining room, a fully stocked wine cellar complements the illuminated bar, from which signature cocktails are created to accompany each menu.

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Helmed by the restaurant’s Executive Chef Carlos Flores, Elcielo’s menu changes every season with innovative new dishes that are a tribute to Colombian cuisine. Chef Barrientos and the restaurant’s expert hospitality team strives to create a distinct and carefully crafted journey that taps into all five of your senses. The food and ambiance will transport you to the beautiful beaches of Cartagena and the mysterious corners of the Amazon jungle.THE EXPERIENCE, a 21-course artful menu boasts surprising sensory moments throughout the course of the night. It is priced at $197 per person, and is served in the restaurant’s great hall section. The bar also features many of its signature and innovative Colombian cocktails.

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Guests looking for a shortened version of The Experience, can opt for THE JOURNEY, a 13-course tasting menu, priced at $157 per person. The restaurant also offers an exclusive wine pairing menu to complement the meal, for $105 for six glasses or $58 for four glasses, per person. Although there is not an a la carte dinner menu available, guests can order a wide variety of cocktails and top shelf liquors off of the beverage menu.

Combining equal parts theater and technical cooking, either menu offers a culinary journey unlike any other in the Magic City.

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From Across The Pond, Sexy Fish Miami Is The Hottest Catch

Annabella Pardo

Originally located in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Sexy Fish Miami is an Asian-inspired restaurant by British businessman and restaurateur Richard Caring that launched its first international outpost in Miami in February 2022.

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From signature items of the original Sexy Fish to new exclusive dishes, Chef Director Björn Weissgerber serves a diverse menu inspired by the seas of Asia, with a focus on Japan.

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Designed in collaboration with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and Caring, the glittering restaurant features opulent interiors with incredible artworks by Damien Hirst and 26 bespoke fish lamps by Frank Gehry.

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To further add to the glam experience, Sexy Fish Miami offers an exclusive late-night entertainment with surreal performances, mermaid dancers, international headline DJs and more, ideal for pairing with the restaurant's theatrical cocktails based around the idea of two flavors.

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With notable fans including Kate Moss, David Beckham, Drake, and Jamie Foxx across both locations, Sexy Fish Miami features decadent dishes inspired by the seas of Asia with a focus on Japan coupled with theatrical drinks, late night entertainment, and exquisite artworks by Damien Hirst and Frank Gehry, becoming one of the most sought after destinations in the city.

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See you there, you Sexy Fish!

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Foragers Table Re-Opens With Worldly New Executive Chef Olivier Palazzo

Annabella Pardo

A quiet corridor in the heart of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood once again pulses with culinary vitality with the reopening of Foragers Market and their restaurant, Foragers Table. The decade-old farm-to-table favorite – which closed during the Pandemic – is now helmed by new Executive Chef Olivier Palazzo, and features his boldly reimagined “modern-Mediterranean” menu along with a far-sighted wine and cocktails program.

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Worldly and well-traveled, Palazzo’s influence will also extend to the Market’s beloved “grab-and-go” grocery. And the restaurant – tucked gently just beyond the Market – will debut an after-hours live music program with a relaxed and jazzy vibe. 

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“Olivier embodies a younger, more international, more inclusive generation that is increasingly calling New York City home,” says Anna Castellani, who owns Foragers’ Chelsea location with partner Michael D’Amato. “His mix of cuisines and focus on vegetables not only reflects the future of food – but the future of New York itself.” 

Born in West Africa and raised in the South of France, Palazzo’s contemporary, plant-focused cuisine is global, sustainable and nourishing for body and soul. Working with local purveyors across the Hudson Valley, Palazzo and Castellani have devised a season-driven dining experience that marries the best in regional bounty with French, Italian and Israeli flavors and techniques. A veteran of Parisian restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Le Quinzième – as well as Cyril Lignac’s Aux Prés and Le Chardenoux – Palazzo formally joined the Foragers family in February.

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“My grandfather was actually from Sicily, so our Mediterranean-with-a-twist menu feels completely authentic to me,” says Palazzo, who began cooking for his own family during his early childhood in the Ivory Coast. “Plus, I’m a long-time Chelsea resident who’s been eating at Foragers for years – they just didn’t know that I was a chef!” 

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The reopening of Foragers Table marks the latest milestone for co-owner Castellani, the creative mind behind Dekalb Market Hall – the largest food hall in all of Brooklyn – along with The Hugh Food Hall in Midtown. In April, Castellani will open ANA Bar & Eatery, an all-day restaurant, marketplace and eatery at The Hudson Yards. 

Foragers Table is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner service only starting at 5pm to 10pm. For reservations or more information, go to OpenTable or visit www.foragersmarket.com/restaurant.  Foragers Table is located at 233 8th Avenue in Chelsea.

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