Martha Stewart’s Visit to Macy’s
Macy’s recently welcomed Martha Stewart for an in-store appearance at its Union Square store in San Francisco to share her secrets for the ultimate Americana-themed summer party.
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Be.Spoke Launches at Beauty Company
On the the evening of June 11, 2013, Beauty Company (at 2325 Polk Street, San Francisco) hosted the launch party for Be.Spoke modern apothecary products. Guests were treated to gift bags of the new bath and body products along with waffles and a Be.Spoke cocktail from the amazing Christopher Bottorff.
Inspired by visits to European and Asian spas and old-world apothecaries, Be.Spoke creator Sherri Ziesche became passionate about launching a line of exceptional bath and body products for her San Francisco clients. She brought 20 years of experience as an aesthetician, and as the Founder of Beauty Company to the process, conducting extensive research to make certain the line exceeded all expectations.
For more information visit beautycompanysf.com and bespokeapothecary.com
Mike Grgich’s 90th Birthday
On Saturday, April 13th, 2013, Miljenko ‘Mike’ Grgich celebrated his 90th Birthday and many of years of accomplishment with a gorgeous evening affair at Grgich Hills Estate Winery. The event, managed and developed by Donte R. Young, the Founder and Managing Principal of the FinMarc Group, was one fit for wine royalty.
Guest arrived to the black-tie affair and were lead through a progressive cocktail hour which highlighted Mike’s many accomplishments. Accomplishments such as the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that bested several white Burgundy wines in the Judgement of Paris, which Mike was the noted winemaker behind and his induction to the Culinary Institute of America Vinetner’s Hall of Fame as well as the Smithsonian; were all featured in various way’s throughout the winery venue.
There was a wonderful four course dinner prepared by Chef Shannon Kelly of Oak Av. Catering Company whose dishes highlighted the pairing of many great Grgich Hills Estate Wines and the Inaugural release of the Paris Tasting Chardonnay.
It concluded with a beautiful, heartfelt thank you from Mike, and him signing bottles and taking pictures, with all the guest that were in attendance. Overall it was a memorable and stunning evening, in celebration of one of Napa Valley’s most beloved individuals.
Nespresso Boutique and Lounge Opens at Union Square
Nespresso has opened their first large boutique in California, designed by Aldo Parisotto, and located in San Francisco’s Union Square.