The Quest for "it"

Happy Earth Day 2013!

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Hope you've gone green...at least for today.  HAPPY EARTH DAY 2013 from The Quest for "it"

Happy Easter

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The Quest for "it" would like to wish a very Happy Easter to all who celebrate.

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

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Happy New Year from The Quest for "it". Here's hoping for a very prosperous 2013!

NEW YEAR'S EVE: Ring in 2013 with the Renowned Hooters Girls on Broadway in Manhattan!

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Hooters New Year's Eve Party gets going on Monday, December 31st with the gorgeous Hooters Girls, drink specials and Hooters famous hot wings.  In a friendly atmosphere that is open to the public is a great place to celebrate with friends.  The Manhattan restaurant is located at 211 West 56th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue. We are just a few blocks from Times Square where the eyes of the world will be watching 2012 become 2013!

For the occasion there will be Bud, Bud Light and & Bud Select Pitcher Specials as well as Jose Cuervo Margarita Specials. In addition to the full Hooters menu and the popular chicken wings, guests can "Go Boneless" with a 10 or 20 boneless wings & fries combo.

 

Since 1983, beginning with one location in Clearwater, FL, Hooters the company owned locations and franchises bow number more than 435 Hooters throughout the United States. The company has restaurants in 46 U.S. states, the US Virgin Islands, and Guam. In addition, Hooters operates restaurants in 24 other countries. The company's first overseas location was in Singapore, and other Hooters restaurants are now located in Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Israel, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and in Venezuela.

 

NEW YEAR'S EVE: Toshiba Vision LED Screen to Display Official Countdown for Times Square 2013 New Year's Eve Celebration

Hi,

Ever wonder whose behind the huge ball drop in Time Square? Well, Toshiba is the exclusive sponsor for the Official Countdown of the Times Square 2013 New Year's Eve Celebration.

Every year this global event sees over 1 million visitors pack the streets and more than 1 billion viewers worldwide. All eyes will be on the giant LED screen atop One Times Square, TOSHIBA VISION Times Square, which will be providing the countdown for the whole world.

In addition to the 60-second countdown, the TOSHIBA VISION screen will also display the Toshiba Hourly Countdown, live music performances and other events at the venue, and some special animations such as one created in collaboration with NASA.

Through this event, global manufacturer Toshiba’s corporate brand will spread worldwide, enhancing its name recognition even further. What’s more, utilizing the unique characteristics of the One Times Square LED billboard, not only will the Toshiba brand be broadcasting its products and corporate message, but it will also be providing superb seasonal content for the entire world.

It's Christmas Eve!

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Twas the night before  Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings  were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be  there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions  of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my  cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on  the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was  the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen  snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my  wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny  reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a  moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they  came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on  Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now  dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild  hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to  the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St  Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little  hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St  Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to  his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle  of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening  his pack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His  cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was  drawn up like a bow,
And the  beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held  tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He  had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a  bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And  I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist  of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not  a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then  turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a  nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a  whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard  him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all  a good-night!"

HOLIDAY PARTY: Bo Concept Throws its ANNUAL Holiday Party!

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Niki Cheng & Michael Musto

So what have you got planned for the holidays? Been to any TRULY wild Holiday parties as of yet? Read about any? Well here goes. Bo Concept, the contemporary furniture store providing affordable luxury, threw it's annual Holiday party, hosted by Patrick Mc Mullan, Michael Musto, Michelle Park, and Niki & Shaokao Cheng . We counted what seemed like several hundred guests*** over a 2 hour period--we are soooo NOT KIDDING.

Our 7:15 pm arrival  to the Madison Avenue location, yielded a 3/4 packed house. Here's what we saw: various members of the New York Swim Team clad in the new collection of Swedish underwear brand Frank Dandy; Bo Concept Owner Shaokao Cheng serving up cup after cup of spiked lemonades (tasty combinations of Izze Sparkling Juice and Svedka vodka); Celeb DJ Lady Bunny spinning on 1s + 2s in a an amazing f*ck me red hued dress (sorry we call 'em as we see em); an unofficial photographer snapping shots of himself with everyone except...well EVERYONE; a few random gropings of the New York Swim Team--all in good fun of course; people dancing that perhaps shouldn't have been as they were more entertaining than accomplished; and a sighting of  Luxury Real Estate TV Personality Ryan Serhant from Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York. 

Cole Rumbough

 

Was it a great time? Yes! Should you have been there? Definitely! See you next year? Sure, if you can get in!

HO-HO-HO  and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Ryan Serhant

***noteworthy guests included: Alan Rish, Ida Liu, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Cole Rumbough, Gregory Speck, Lisa and Louis Sarmiento, Frederick Anderson,  Ashley Sousa, Alexa Winner et al

*photos by The Quest for "it" via Blackberry

The Kardashian Christmas Card is Here!

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The Kardashians, everyone's favorite reality TV family have released an ALL WHITE Christmas card for 2012. Mega-star Kim Kardashian understatedly, posted the card on her website  sourced from Eonline.com several hours ago. Kylie, Kim, Robert, Lamar, Khloe, Bruce, Mason, Scott, Penelope, Kourtney, Kris and Kendall all look STUNNING.  The Nick Saglimbeni shot is as visually imepccable as his work in previous years. We're wondering with all the buzz, who actually gets one of these beauties in the mail anyways?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

CYBER MONDAY: Chromatic Gallerie

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TODAY is the final day to shop online with CHROMATICgallerie, use code "MeGift" and treat yourself to $15-off all heels (reg. $88) as well as a pair of custom-matched knee-highs, free with every order. It's the one gift that's just for hue. Get the deal here: http://bit.ly/MNj3Yd

*** CHROMATICgallerie: empowering girls everywhere with the power of CHOICE, this unique shoe line lets you be the hands on designer of your perfect dream shoes. With other shoe lines where there was one heel height, CHROMATICgallerie has three to choose from (2"-4"). Where there was no wiggle room, they have multiple widths to match your feet. Where there was sore feet, they have cushioned insoles. And where there was bland, they have a rainbow of custom-created hues. And the best part is that each custom created pair retails for ONLY $88!

Celebrate Thanksgiving at SD26

Dear Friends,

A Thanksgiving note from the owners of the owners of the renown SD26.  

Thanksgiving is a wonderful American holiday. We love it here at SD26 because as much as Italians love good food, friends and family, there isn’t really an equivalent Italian holiday.

It’s such a terrific way to celebrate and take time to reflect on all with which we are blessed. When we think of all our guests that have been with us for once or multiple visits we are reminded on a daily basis how blessed we are to have you!
Thank you for this past year and great wishes throughout this holiday season from our SD26 family to you and your family. We hope to see you soon at SD26. Have a delicious and Happy Thanksgiving.
 
With Warmest Regards & Gratitude,
Marisa May, Tony May, Chef Matteo Bergamini and the SD26 Family

Thanksgiving Menu

Prix-Fixe Four Course Menu

Thursday, November 22^nd , 2012

Porcini Mushroom Soup, Robiola Cheese Flan
Bufala Mozzarella, Golden Beets, Roasted Red Onion & Rucola Pesto
Baccala Mantecato, Potato Rösti & Radicchio salad
Grilled Baby Octopus, Cicerchie Puree, Sundried Tomato & Rosemary Gremolata

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Butternut Squash Tortelli, Butter, Sage & Amaretto Crumble
Chestnuts Pappardelle with Hare Salmi
“Chitarra” Homemade Spaghetti with Basil & Tomatoes
Homemade “Uovo” Soft Egg Yolk filled Raviolo with Truffle Butter

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Seared Sea Scallops, Wild Mushrooms, Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes & Crispy Prosciutto
Wild Striped Bass Acquapazza, Zucchini, Tomato & Saffron Fregola Sarda
Barolo Wine Braised Beef Cheeks, Savoy Cabbage & Soft Polenta Taragna
Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Sweet Potato Puree & Cranberry Sauce

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Extra Bitter Chocolate Fondant, Vanilla Gelato
Pumpkin Tart, with Natural Yogurt
Pecan Pie, Whipped Cream
Homemade Ice Cream & Fresh Fruit Sorbet

Piccola Pasticceria
Coffee, tea, Decaffeinated

3-courses: $65.00 per person, 4-courses: $75.00 per person,
$37.50 per person, children under 12.

White Truffle Season is here: Special Seasonal White Truffle Dishes will be avalaible on Thanksgiving White Truffles are additional at  $11.00 Per Gram