Wölffer Winery NYC Pop-Ups
What is #SummerSomeplace? It is a declaration that rosé has a place at our tables year round. It is a nod to wine’s transportive power; its unique ability to energize a gathering, enhance a meal and evoke the carefree spirit of warmer months. The new, sophisticated bottle and contemporary label gives Finca Wölffer Rosé 2017 a distinct look and carries forward the bohemian spirit of life in the Hamptons. Keep an eye out for dynamic content, partnerships and fun pop-ups throughout the year!
What is #SummerSomeplace? It is a declaration that rosé has a place at our tables year round. It is a nod to wine’s transportive power; its unique ability to energize a gathering, enhance a meal and evoke the carefree spirit of warmer months. The new, sophisticated bottle and contemporary label gives Finca Wölffer Rosé 2017 a distinct look and carries forward the bohemian spirit of life in the Hamptons. Keep an eye out for dynamic content, partnerships and fun pop-ups throughout the year!
February 10
#SummerSomeplace with The Sabah Dealer
@ Sabah House East Village
2-6pm
February 10 & 11
Away Travel Valentines Day Weekend
@ Away Bond St.
Stop in all weekend to sample some of the Finca,
featured at Away's in-store bar!
February 15
Bulletin Co. Pleasure Panel
@The Flat NYC (23 W. 24th St.)
6-8pm
More coming soon!
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Tax Talk
There is a lot of uncertainty in the air as we begin this new year. The recent changes to the Tax Code have generated rumors that homes prices will be significantly devalued during 2018. These rumors are purposefully provocative and not based in proper context. There will be movement, but more like ripples than waves. Historically, real estate in NYC responds more to job growth, the stock market, bonuses, and corporate profits than to tax changes.... and all indicators for those indexes are excellent for 2018.
There is a lot of uncertainty in the air as we begin this new year. The recent changes to the Tax Code have generated rumors that homes prices will be significantly devalued during 2018. These rumors are purposefully provocative and not based in proper context. There will be movement, but more like ripples than waves. Historically, real estate in NYC responds more to job growth, the stock market, bonuses, and corporate profits than to tax changes.... and all indicators for those indexes are excellent for 2018.
Here are some of the facts:
Mortgage Interest Deduction
For new mortgages (no impact on previous mortgages):
- The maximum mortgage amount to qualify is lowered from $1 million to $750,000.
- Still available on a first or second home, but combined cannot exceed $750,000.
- No longer allowed for home equity loans (it was previously capped at $100,000).
Because this deduction remains a still significant amount at $750k, this change will have minimal impact on homes under $1M. There will be some downward pressure on home prices above $1m, however, this will be offset by what are likely to be record corporate profits and a record stock market (thanks to other parts of the new Tax Code), both of which have a direct positive correlation to the real estate market.
State and Local Taxes (SALT)
Maximum of $10,000 deduction for state and local income, property, and sales taxes combined for individuals.
The impact of SALT and mortgage deductions only impacts those who itemize, and there will be fewer people itemizing due to the doubling of the standard deduction and Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Mortgage and SALT deductions have no impact on foreign buyers. As global economies continue to thrive, foreign buyers will continue to invest in NYC.
Like-Kind Exchanges and Capital Gains Exculsion
Like-Kind Exchanges remain for real property not held primarily for sale. No changes were made to the capital gains primary residence exclusion, nor to capital gains rates.
The protection of the 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges and the protection of the Capital Gains Exclusions on the Sale of Property, will also be stabilizing market influences in the months to come.
In short... there will be changes, but change is a constant in life and should be seen as opportunity. Feel free to reach out to me to discuss further, and I can happily recommend some great financial professionals to help you explore your options for this coming year... talk to you soon!
Opening Reception: Just Being Polite
"In our current cultural mood, bordering on oppressive politeness, the statement "just being polite" is a defensive exchange made between people when one’s politeness is rejected. Politeness has become a veneer to cover any and everything sensitive, damaged, uncertain, confused, unequal, oppressed, violent, sexual, personal, natural, primitive, uncontrollable, or conflicted. The artists in this exhibition are done “trying to be polite,” communicating instead with honest, complex emotions about difficult states and situations with agency, energy and without apology."
Just Being Polite | chaNorth Alumni
February 3 - 13, 2018
One Brooklyn Bridge Park
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 3, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Performances:
Amelia Heintzelman, with guest performer Leah Fournier
Jemila MacEwan
Just Being Polite features the work of Chashama’s Fall 2017 chaNorth Residency alumni.
"In our current cultural mood, bordering on oppressive politeness, the statement "just being polite" is a defensive exchange made between people when one’s politeness is rejected. Politeness has become a veneer to cover any and everything sensitive, damaged, uncertain, confused, unequal, oppressed, violent, sexual, personal, natural, primitive, uncontrollable, or conflicted. The artists in this exhibition are done “trying to be polite,” communicating instead with honest, complex emotions about difficult states and situations with agency, energy and without apology."
Brooklyn Market Report Q4 2017
Brooklyn echoed Manhattan market in closing activity this quarter as buyers anticipated sweeping changes of the tax legislation and rushed to lock in the full $1M mortgage interest deduction on new originations. This urgency was reflected by a 14% year-over-year increase in the number of closings by December 15th, coupled with a surge of transactions occurred in the $500K-$1M price segment, which was most impacted by the mortgage interest deduction limit change.
Brooklyn echoed Manhattan market in closing activity this quarter as buyers anticipated sweeping changes of the tax legislation and rushed to lock in the full $1M mortgage interest deduction on new originations. This urgency was reflected by a 14% year-over-year increase in the number of closings by December 15th, coupled with a surge of transactions occurred in the $500K-$1M price segment, which was most impacted by the mortgage interest deduction limit change. Additionally, it is interesting to note that the resale condos and co-ops primarily contributed to the year-over-year increase in the number of closings. While the new development closings distributed with less extremity this quarter against 4Q16, demonstrated by five vs. two projects with 10 or more closings totaling the same number of 106 transactions.
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NYC Restaurant Week
Can't get enough of NYC cuisine? NYC Restaurant Week presents the rare opportunity to get a deal on a 3-course lunch or dinner at over 300 restaurants, and will be held from January 22-February 9. #NYCRestaurantWeek
Can't get enough of NYC cuisine? NYC Restaurant Week presents the rare opportunity to get a deal on a 3-course lunch or dinner at over 300 restaurants, and will be held from January 22-February 9. #NYCRestaurantWeek
More info HERE
Gifts of Charity...
What do you buy that friend or family member who has everything?? The below organizations have fantastic gifts where all or part of the proceeds go to some really fantastic charities. Make someones Holiday Season a little brighter by helping them to help others!
What do you buy that friend or family member who has everything?? The below organizations have fantastic gifts where all or part of the proceeds go to some really fantastic charities. Make someones Holiday Season a little brighter by helping them to help others!
LIMITED EDITION 100% SOY 8 oz. Candle SAG HARBOR CINEMA: Sandalwood Bergamot 'Cine' mon (Cinnamon)
The Sag Harbor Cinema Partnership has given us the opportunity to help them raise funds towards the rebuilding of the Sag Harbor Cinema. It is a pillar in our community and we are proud and grateful that we will be able to help in the cause.
40% from every sale will be donated to the partnership. More info HERE
When you give a Kiva Card, you give someone else the chance to make a loan to a borrower who inspires them. When that loan is repaid, they can lend those funds again and again to make an even bigger difference. It's truly the gift that keeps on giving!
More info HERE
The Most Important Gift Catalog in the World
Choose a meaningful gift to give a loved one and help children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help them become self-reliant. Heifer prides itself in transparency and we are happy to have received 97% on Charity Navigator's accountability transparency rating.
More info HERE
Lauren Bush founded FEED in 2007 with the simple idea of creating products that would engage people in the fight against hunger in a tangible way. Every one of our products has a number stamped on it that signifies the number of meals or micronutrient packets provided with its purchase. Ten years later, we’ve built a movement connecting our customers to the cause, one bag at a time.
More info HERE
Pantone Color of the Year 2018...
"Inventive and imaginative, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come."
"Inventive and imaginative, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come."
"Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own.
Enigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. Musical icons Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality. Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets.
Historically, there has been a mystical or spiritual quality attached to Ultra Violet. The color is often associated with mindfulness practices, which offer a higher ground to those seeking refuge from today’s over-stimulated world. The use of purple-toned lighting in meditation spaces and other gathering places energizes the communities that gather there and inspire connection."
-Pantone.com
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Statice (Limonium Sinuatum Blue River)
Commonly known as Statice, this annual features dense sprays of small, papery blooms on stiff stems. The plants establish easily from Statice seeds, and once they are blooming, they put on a lovely show that both the gardener and the butterflies will enjoy. Purple Statice is a very popular cut flower for both fresh and dried uses.
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butter London
butter London is again the exclusive beauty brand that has partnered with Pantone. This limited edition collection includes; nail polish, lipstick, lipgloss and eye gloss.
Founded in 2005 by British entrepreneur, Sasha Muir with the help of Nonie Creme, London's premier fashion manicurist, butter LONDON quickly became a world-renowned lacquer brand with a huge cult following.
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Versace Collection Purple V-Neck Wool Sweater
- Wool Blend
- Dark Purple
- Medusa Embroidered in Front
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Ascaso Barcelona Dream UP V2 Espresso Machine Finish: Intense Violet
Each Dream machines is unique, exclusive, different. Both the manufacturing process and the finish, polished or varnished, are done by hand. Piece by piece.
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American Tourister Curio 20" Spinner
Founded in 1933 by Sol Koffler in Providence, Rhode Island, American Tourister has been making luggage ever since. It is now one of the largest luggage brands in the world. Now owned by Samsonite the American Tourister headquarters are still located in Providence, Rhode Island.
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David Hockney at The Met Fifth Ave
For nearly 60 years, David Hockney (British, born 1937) has pursued a singular career with a love for painting and its intrinsic challenges. This major retrospective—the exhibition's only North American venue—will honor the artist in his 80th year by presenting his most iconic works and key moments of his career from 1960 to the present.
Exhibition Overview
For nearly 60 years, David Hockney (British, born 1937) has pursued a singular career with a love for painting and its intrinsic challenges. This major retrospective—the exhibition's only North American venue—will honor the artist in his 80th year by presenting his most iconic works and key moments of his career from 1960 to the present.
Working in a wide range of media with equal measures of wit and intelligence, Hockney has examined, probed, and questioned how to capture the perceived world of movement, space, and time in two dimensions. The exhibition will offer a grand overview of the artist's achievements across all media, including painting, drawing, photography, and video. From his early experiments with modernist abstraction and mid-career experiments with illusion and realism, to his most recent, jewel-toned landscapes, Hockney has consistently explored the nature of perception and representation with both intellectual rigor and sheer delight in the act of looking.
Tickets and more info HERE
30 Years: A Celebration of the James Beard Foundation
I have had the pleasure of dining at the James Beard house twice this year and both times were wonderful. If you have never experienced a dinner here you are missing out on a true New York City experience!!
For those of you not in NYC there are plenty of James Beard events through out the country all year long. Some of the upcoming locations are; Sanibel Island, Carmel, Orlando, and Palm Springs.
I have had the pleasure of dining at the James Beard house twice this year and both times were wonderful. If you have never experienced a dinner here you are missing out on a true New York City experience!!
For those of you not in NYC there are plenty of James Beard events through out the country all year long. Some of the upcoming locations are; Sanibel Island, Carmel, Orlando, and Palm Springs.
Don't miss “30 Years: A Celebration of the James Beard Foundation,” on ABC - TV on Sunday, November 26 at 4:00pm (E.S.T).
For upcoming dinners and reservations www.JamesBeard.org
Screening and Conversation with the Cast of The Crown
Join me for what is sure to me an amazing evening at the 92nd Street Y. The Crown returns to Netflix on Dec 8th but you can get a sneak peak at the new season, as well as hear from the 2 leading actors, Claire Foy and Matt Smith on Mon, Dec 4, 2017, 7:30 pm
Join me for what is sure to me an amazing evening at the 92nd Street Y. The Crown returns to Netflix on Dec 8th but you can get a sneak peak at the new season, as well as hear from the 2 leading actors, Claire Foy and Matt Smith on Mon, Dec 4, 2017, 7:30 pm
Tickets HERE
Best of the Fest - 2017 New York International Children’s Film Festival
The Parrish Art Museum will be screening a selection of whimsical, extraordinary, and award winning animated and live action short films from the 2017 New York International Children’s Film Festival.
Films recommended for ages 3–7, 1–2pm; Films for ages 8 to adult, 2–3pm
The Parrish Art Museum will be screening a selection of whimsical, extraordinary, and award winning animated and live action short films from the 2017 New York International Children’s Film Festival.
Films recommended for ages 3–7, 1–2pm; Films for ages 8 to adult, 2–3pm
Tiffany's Blue Box Cafe
Let your inner Audrey come out and have "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (and lunch)!! On November 10th Tiffany's is opening it's first ever restaurant inside their NYC flagship store on 5th Avenue. The Blue Box Café is on the fourth floor at 727 Fifth Avenue, part of a renovated space that showcases a luxury home and accessories collection. This is the first project from Reed Krakoff, who became the company’s chief artistic officer in January.
Let your inner Audrey come out and have "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (and lunch)!! On November 10th Tiffany's is opening it's first ever restaurant inside their NYC flagship store on 5th Avenue. The Blue Box Café is on the fourth floor at 727 Fifth Avenue, part of a renovated space that showcases a luxury home and accessories collection. This is the first project from Reed Krakoff, who became the company’s chief artistic officer in January.
While the space is small the design and color, Tiffany Blue, of course, will give you the feeling of dining inside one of the companies eponymous gift boxes. This will quickly become one of the most Instagrammed NYC spots for sure.
Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton presents “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton” at the American Stock Exchange Building in New York City from October 27th, 2017 through January 7th, 2018.
Curated by Olivier Saillard, the exhibition retraces the adventure of the House of Louis Vuitton from 1854 to the present. A story told through the portraits of its founders, as well as those who today are inventing the
Louis Vuitton of tomorrow.
Louis Vuitton presents “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton” at the American Stock Exchange Building in New York City from October 27th, 2017 through January 7th, 2018.
Curated by Olivier Saillard, the exhibition retraces the adventure of the House of Louis Vuitton from 1854 to the present. A story told through the portraits of its founders, as well as those who today are inventing the
Louis Vuitton of tomorrow.
This historic journey, designed by Robert Carsen, is divided into ten chapters, one of which is entirely devoted to the United States of America and New York City. The tour opens with the most symbolic object of the House: the trunk, a model fashioned with contemporary flair, embodying the iconic hallmarks and bold spirit of Louis Vuitton. The exhibition features objects and documents from the Louis Vuitton heritage archives, as well as select articles on loan from the Palais Galliera and the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. The exhibition concludes with a display devoted to the savoir-faire of the artisans in the Louis Vuitton workshops.
Curator: Olivier Saillard
Artistic Director and Set Designer: Robert Carsen
FREE ADMISSION
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Whether you enjoy it in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home or you join the crowds in the center of the action, be sure not to miss New York's beloved Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23rd.
Whether you enjoy it in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home or you join the crowds in the center of the action, be sure not to miss New York's beloved Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23rd.
Wölffer Harvest Lunch
Toast the completion of the 2017 Harvest with an intimate lunch in the Wolffer wine cellar. A delicious seasonal menu by Wölffer Kitchen Sag Harbor will provide the perfect backdrop to taste tank and barrel samples of the wines of this exceptional vintage, along with other surprise sips of winemaker Roman Roth's choosing. Be among the first to taste the 2017 wines, just days after they've completed fermentation.
Toast the completion of the 2017 Harvest with an intimate lunch in the Wolffer wine cellar. A delicious seasonal menu by Wölffer Kitchen Sag Harbor will provide the perfect backdrop to taste tank and barrel samples of the wines of this exceptional vintage, along with other surprise sips of winemaker Roman Roth's choosing. Be among the first to taste the 2017 wines, just days after they've completed fermentation.
Industry City
One of the newest cultural hubs to pop up in Brooklyn, Industry City has a lot of exciting things on the calendar in the month of November. From the Brooklyn Crush Wine & Artisinal Food Festival to weekly rock and roll concerts for the whole family, there is no lack of fun to be had here.
One of the newest cultural hubs to pop up in Brooklyn, Industry City has a lot of exciting things on the calendar in the month of November. From the Brooklyn Crush Wine & Artisinal Food Festival to weekly rock and roll concerts for the whole family, there is no lack of fun to be had here.
Renegade Craft Fair
Love holiday craft fairs? The Renegade Craft Fair on November 18th and 19th is your dream come true. Over 200 artisans will be on site selling everything from jewelry and pottery to artwork and our favorite, home décor. Metropolitan Pavilion, 11am-6pm both days.
Love holiday craft fairs? The Renegade Craft Fair on November 18th and 19th is your dream come true. Over 200 artisans will be on site selling everything from jewelry and pottery to artwork and our favorite, home décor. Metropolitan Pavilion, 11am-6pm both days.
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Whisky Fest
Join whisky lovers on Thursday Nov, 11 at the New York Marriott Marquis for the 2017 Whisky Fest. Over 400 whiskeys will be available to taste but be warned, samples are unlimited.
Join whisky lovers on Thursday Nov, 11 at the New York Marriott Marquis for the 2017 Whisky Fest. Over 400 whiskeys will be available to taste but be warned, samples are unlimited.
Ai Weiwei: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei, has taken over NYC with a 300 piece installation takeover covering the 5 boroughs. You have until Feb. 11 to find the public works that come under the name "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors", where Ai Weiwei responds to the political and social divide that has lead to refugee crises worldwide and throughout history. Photo courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio.
Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei, has taken over NYC with a 300 piece installation takeover covering the 5 boroughs. You have until Feb. 11 to find the public works that come under the name "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors", where Ai Weiwei responds to the political and social divide that has lead to refugee crises worldwide and throughout history. Photo courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio.