Raising Cane’s threw the ultimate conference this week with a bash headlined by global super stars Snoop Dogg and Katie Ledecky. Restaurant Leaders and guests in attendance were honored with the chance to dip their toes in golden sand on a trip that celebrated the golden chicken empire built by owner and founder Todd Graves.
This month in New York City, city folks got a delightful, curated way to meet new people. Love connections were made at the Chaotic Singles Party at the divine Moxy Williamsburg. Wrapping up and putting a red ribbon on Tinder’s Single Summer Series, hundreds of guests gathered for a bold night out that started with the Cocktail Making Class.
Real Essentials x Not These Ovaries Yoga Day this September in New York City was an enlightening moment that brought about both physical and mental change for the better.
BJ Novak and Michelin-starred Chef Tim Hollingsworth stirred up a truly memorable day in New York City that had foodies gleaming from all the delicious fun. Fans of beloved American restaurants had their hearts racing with joy as the stars debuted ChainFEST in New York on Sept. 21.
One week after winning its fifth Emmy for “Outstanding Structured Reality Program,” ABC’s Shark Tank announced Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves as a Guest Shark on season 16 of the show, which launches Friday, October 18 at 8/7 p.m. CT on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
“I’m honored and excited to join the cast of ‘Shark Tank’ for season 16 alongside fellow Guest Sharks Kendra, Jamie, and Rashaun. As a long-time viewer and fan of the show, I’m excited to bring my restaurant and business experience to entrepreneurs and help guide them as they build their brands,” said Graves. “At my core, I love business and helping people succeed; and at the end of the day, it’s not about what you make, it’s about what you give. I know how it feels when someone takes a chance on you and it changes your life, and I’m looking forward to doing that on the show.”
An embodiment of entrepreneurism and the American Dream, Graves opened doors to the first Raising Cane’s 28 years ago. Located across from the North Gates at LSU, the first Raising Cane’s – also known as “The Mothership” – was the answer to a Chicken Finger dream that would ultimately become a Chicken Finger empire set to gross more than $10B by the end of the decade with more than 1,600 Restaurants. Currently, with more than 830 Restaurants across more than 40 states, Cane’s is one of the fastest growing Restaurant brands with zero plans of slowing down.
“Going into this experience I wasn’t sure what to expect, but all the Sharks were so warm and welcoming to me and it was an incredible experience. Between production, crew and the Sharks, it truly is like one big family and I felt supported the entire time,” said Graves. “I was excited to compete with and learn from the best, and while we all joke around and give each other a hard time, we want to see each other succeed. Understanding a business, getting to know an entrepreneur, and striking a deal all within less than an hour was a fun challenge for me, and I’m thankful for the help from Mark, Kevin, Lori, Daymond, and the entire ‘Shark Tank’ team.”
Kendra Scott is renowned for a pioneering approach to dazzling jewelry that beholds the sensibility of innovative luxury that is also approachable to all consumers. Few lines shine as brightly as the beloved brand known around the world by loyalists and fashion lovers.
This month in New York City waves were made at an official launch bash for Brilliant Lady. The bold and beautiful party at Virgin Hotels New York saw hundreds of guests coming out to toast the milestone moment for Virgin Voyages before the debut of its fourth vessel.
It was all golden on the chicken way this New York Fashion Week as Raising Cane’s hit the Big Apple with a fun day of style and tasty delights in Times Square on Sept. 10.
This weekend the grand slam of spirits, Dobel Tequila, the official tequila of the US Open took the meaning of afterparty to a whole new level on the court of nightlife.
It was another starry presentation during New York Fashion Week. The legend came out and gathered at the iconic Hudson Yards. Gathering on the Hudson River for a night of style, fun and champagne toasts, the well-healed crowd enjoyed a delightful moment together – the type that makes The Big Apple the place to be.
On September 6, Tommy Hilfiger and Kate Davidson Hudson, founder of Vêtir, the Innovative AI-Driven Smart Shopping App, Digital Closet and Styling Platform, kicked off New York Fashion Week by launching the Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger Collections.
The incredible night at the lavish Vêtir Pop-up at Hudson Yards hosted an event which also launched Vêtir’s Shoppable Influencer Closet Technology. It is set to be a success and includes a showcase of closets from Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Fisher, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Sai de Silva, Ashley Graham and many more stars from the fashion world. To see it all in action was simply remarkable and deserving of loud applause.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 06: (L-R) Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger and Tommy Hilfiger attend as Kate Davidson Hudson and Tommy Hilfiger celebrate the Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger Collections on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for Vêtir x Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger)
The swanky soiree saw the likes of nearly 100 guests ranging from celebrities, VIPs, New York notables and Fashion Week’s top crowd, came to Vêtir’s new pop-up at Hudson Yards to enjoy champagne from Pommery and view the new shoppable influencer collections.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 06: Guests attend as Kate Davidson Hudson and Tommy Hilfiger celebrate the Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger Collections on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for Vêtir x Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger)
VIP attendees at the excluive invite-only event included Olivia Palermo, Food God, Tommy Hilfiger, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Ashley Longshore, Sai de Silva, Jennifer Fisher, Thalia Mottola, Lexi Wood, Kelsey Anderson, Victoria Silvstedt, Meredith Marks, Jordan Emanuel and more.
: Following the event at Vêtir, founder Kate Davidson Hudson hosted a female founder dinner at ZZ’s Private Club, where guests enjoyed a four course meal at Carbone. Guests included: Jessel Taank, Sai De Silva, Elizabeth Sulcer, Rebecca Hessel-Cohen, Elizabeth Sulcer, Priya Shukla, Jess Wang, Paula Knight and more.
Here is to the tastemakers of 2024 and those making fashion simply absolutely fabulous.