Skrewball Whiskey’s Halloween-inspired PB&J launch party at the Angel Orensanz Foundation boasted creative costumes, lively music, great cocktails, and the new peanut butter and jelly whiskey, making for an entertaining night in NYC.
Ishan Wankavala
At a launch event for Ardbeg Trudernish at Keys & Heels, guests sampled the new 15-year-old single malt whiskey, impressing with its sweet vanilla, fruity, dessert-like notes, and leaving many eager to see how it fares along the rest of Ardbeg’s lineup.
Scott’s Pizza Tours offers a flavorful journey through the history and evolution of pizza, with stops at three NYC restaurants showcasing Neapolitan, Roman, and modern New York styles. Through tastings, historical insights, and behind-the-scenes kitchen access, the tour reveals the craft and creativity behind one of the city’s most beloved foods.
At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York stood out as a compelling exploration of New York City, changing times, and the lives of those society often overlooks. Through interviews with the director and cast, the film emerges as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of human connection, empathy, and understanding.
Fjord is a beautifully acted, emotionally grounded drama that trusts its audience with a complicated story and an unconventional ending, making it a film that lingers long after the credits.
Belvedere Vodka’s Club Dirty Brew transformed National Coffee Day into a lively New York City experience, combining espresso-based cocktails, exquisite bites, and an energetic DJ set at Manhattan West.
A memorable cruise around New York Bay showcased Galaxy Corporation’s humanoid robots through synchronized performances, while highlighting the company’s vision of a future where humans and AI coexist harmoniously.
A night at Evelyn Bar & Kitchen turned into a memorable evening of incredible food, lively hospitality, and an inspiring story of Evelyn’s persistence in turning a long-held dream into reality.
The Dog Stars delivers a bleak yet hopeful take on the post-apocalyptic genre, using compelling performances, emotional character dynamics, and meaningful themes of survival, trust, companionship, and purpose.
Insidious: Out of the Further delivers genuinely terrifying and inventive scares alongside a surprisingly heartfelt story, making it one of the year’s standout horror films.