Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Entertaining Guide - A Modern Jazz Party

We're invited to the Jazz Party on Governor's Island this weekend - a party we've witnessed for a long time from afar. It's a lovely affair, live music, dancers, and oodles of St. Germain. I cannot wait.

Sadly, all you may not be in New York to join me for this gorgeous fete, so we urge you, dear reader to have a lawn party of your own! Without further ado, here's the Gastronomista Guide to a Modern Jazz Party - with a bit of vintage flair, of course!

1. I've always loved those round paper lamps hanging from lush green trees - geometric pinatas give a sense of play and whimsy - especially if you fill them with nips to reward your victorious pinata smashers! $125

2. Oysters in the summertime are divine - serve them on vintage oyster plates in the shape of...well, oysters!

3. St. Germain tipples in the summertime - one of my favorites is the Bohemian:

The Bohemian

1 oz Beefeater Gin
1 oz St. Germain
3/4 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1-2 dashes Peychauds Bitters

Shake and Strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.

4. I'm in love with round vintage inspired sunnies this summer - especially this gorgeous pair by Illesteva. $200

5. Art Deco baubles give both a vintage and modern flare to any look. Graphic fan earrings by Neon Sky are a total show stopper! $38

6. What's better on a summer day than a cold glass of champers? Nothing, I say. Keep it proper with Krug.

7. One designer who does 1920's inspired well, is Ms Miuccia Prada - there's usually a piece or two in every Miu Miu collection that has us swooning - lusting for those old hollywood looks but with a clean modern edge. $4,260

8. A party isn't a party without proper flutes - these flutes from Crate and Barrel are a nice style mix of new and old. $13

9. Keep cool in the summer heat with a Japanese Silk Fan. Perfect for hiding your eyes behind whilst flirting with the gents. $15

10. If you need some of the strong stuff - pack a flask on your hip. Engraved Flasks make wonderful keepsakes for generations to come.

11. Playing cards are great for lawn parties - and even more chic with a glamorous set of gilded cards. Kick ass at Gin like a royal! $20

12. For an extra vintage feel to your tunes, connect your iphone to a retro inspired Gramophone. $249

13. Spats were ubiquitous in the 1920s - for men. Today they're found on men's and women's shoes, and we love them on this pair of Miu Miu pumps. Perfect for dancing up a storm! $675

14. When on Governor's Island, one must have stylish wheels to take a loop. The St. Germain Bicycle isn't available anymore, but we still lust after it, especially with that leather bottle holster. Yes please.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Wine To Go

So you're on your way to a dinner, and you must bring you're required bottle of Malbec (you're a lady, after all) - but you're on your bicycle. What are your options? Ride one handed, bottle somehow attached to your person in an awkward way, or let it rattle around in that gigantic basket. Jesse Herbert has your problem solved: The Bicycle Wine Rack. An efficient, smart way to caddy around a bottle for your evenings festivities.

Bicycle Wine Rack - $25 (Canadian)

Ride Safe.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Dear Boys on Bikes,

We love you. Especially when you spend your time scouring the aisles of Whole Foods in search of brussels sprouts, artisan cheese, and local beer, then ride over the Brooklyn Bridge to the Flea and track down the roving pizza oven PizzaMoto to make sourdough crusted pies topped with things like clam, ham and handmade ricotta. Or pork loin and duck eggs. And drink Delirium. And make a web series about it. I mean, really, can we date? Can you give us a call sometime?