Forty Eight NYC

Wondering where to drink near Rock Center? I've got your home base. Check out my review of 48 for citysearch.

Project Runway Party (and Fashion Show) at Touch

Photos by Trel Brock

We heart fashion week. Especially when it involves fun parties at lounges we love, like Touch.

Known for its convenient midtown location and cool bar that lights up when you touch it (not to mention the color-changing walls), Touch hosted Project Runway contestant Ra'mon Lawrence's fashion show on Friday. Loved it!

The creative designer presented his colorful 2010 Spring collection, where models were outfitted in bright draped dresses, and boys in khaki shorts and festive shirts.

There were Grey Goose cocktails on hand, along with plenty of Piper Heidsieck champagne.

Familiar faces in the show included an ANTM alum (last season's Celia Ammerman), and a star from the Bold & the Beautiful, Heather Tom.

We sat next to Shaq's wife, Shaunie O'Neal. I was tempted to tell her to tell her husband how much Kazaam meant to me, but I held back.

NY Craft Beer Week

Forget about your Pabst for a moment. NYC beer lovers are going to knock back some serious craft brews during the 2nd-annual Craft Beer Week (Sept 11-20).

Wondering if you should buy the $35 passport? Only serious suds lovers should go for it..many events are free.

amNY had me outline the top 5 must-see events during the festival.

Click on the image to read the article. Happy drinking!

Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian's Food Cravings

Since we previously reported on Nicole Richie's pregnancy cravings (juicy In n Out burgers), we thought it only fair to let you know what KK is longing for--and it's not an engagement ring!

It's not pickles and ice cream either. This mom-to-be and reality star craves fruit platters and virgin "Miami Vice" cocktails, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Are you yawning?

We were hoping for something more decadent, KK! At least she has been indulging in Twizzlers, Pinkberry, and Mexican food on occassion, according to the article. Thoughts?

Hudson Terrace NYC

The Real Housewives of New York had their season finale party here (if you recall, I attended and saw a Chuck Bass look alike). This bi-level party space is worth the trek to Twelfth Ave, especially for the water views.

Click on the image of my Citysearch review for more info, or click here. Bottoms up.

Oasis at the Giraffe Hotel NYC

This chi-chi rooftop lounge features dynamite views in a relaxing garden setting. For more info on Oasis (located on the top floor of the Giraffe Hotel), click on my review of the space for Citysearch, or here. Cheers!

Absinthe Wine Bar NYC

I reviewed this darling wine bar for Citysearch--their small plates were fantastic, and cheap...under $10 a pop.

Click on the image to enlarge, or visit the original post here.

Best Bars for Fall in NYC

amNY had me find the hottest bars to check out this Fall. They vary wildly from a Coney Island-themed bar (equipped with live clowns and alcoholic snow cones) to a throwback cocktail lounge in the Empire State Building.

Click on the image to scope out these party spots!

Hotellx.com Review of OPUS Montreal

Just 1.5 hrs away (on a plane), Montreal beckons with smoked meats, North America's best bagels, and several luxurious (yet affordable) hotels.

Check out my review of Montreal's chic OPUS hotel by clicking on the link above, or at hotellx.com.

Tomatoes and Vermentino Wine Sound Divine

It's hot, you're starving---and you have no time to thow together a meal. Sound familiar?

Luckily for you, tomato season is in full swing. Click here to find your local greenmarket for fresh- off-the-vine veggies, including succulent tomatoes.

Whether you slice them up and layer them with rows of mozarella and basil, or throw together something slightly more complex, like a Tuscan Bread Salad (go here for a great recipe), they pair well with a refreshing white wine, like Villa Antinori Bianco 2008 (pictured) from Tuscany.

While light, this wine is medium bodied and quite aromatic. Made in Tuscany from a blend of five grapes (Trebbiano, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio), the Vermentino is a great accompaniement to a tomato-based dish.

According to foodandwine.com, Vermentino wines are "assertive and savory, with a salty, lemony edge. Though the grape grows throughout Italy, the Vermentinos of Tuscany and Sardinia generally have the most character and the most complexity."

We love all things with an edge, especially if they are lemony.

Cin cin!