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Formula 1 Vegas Weekend “OFF GRID” VIP Viewing Suite At SUSHI ROKU at The Forum Shops Welcomed Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster + Many More

by Kaia Harley
written by Kaia Harley

On Saturday, November 18th, OFF GRID, in collaboration with Innovative Dining Group presented their VIP Race Weekend Viewing suite at Caesars Palace’ The Forum Shops, featuring a flowing open bar featuring Wolfie’s Whisky, Casamigos, Red Bull, Peroni and Champagne Telmont.

The event also featured the finest cuisine, including an elaborate raw bar, passed Boa Steakhouse signatures rotated with flowing Sushi Roku hot appetizers, sushi and sashimi specialties. Golden Reserve Caviar offered a caviar bar on Thursday and Friday, while Saturday featured Imperia Caviar tastings.

Music was provided by POOKIE on Friday, November 17th and REIGN on Saturday, November 18th, with a closing set by DJ Whoo Kid post race on Saturday.

Sushi Roku is located at the top level of The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, with a prime view of the main straightaway. Breathtaking if you are familiar with the space, and a key race real estate spot for those avid race fans that want to be in the mix of the excitement, while still enjoying a luxurious atmosphere. Influencers, VIPs, entrepreneurs and racing fans celebrated at the three day viewing lounge, perched at the top of Caesars’ The Forum Shops.

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster along with his bandmates attended on Saturday, with Rod also hosting an intimate 40 person dinner in the Sushi Roku private room and pre reception on balcony overlooking the racing strip, in collaboration with Haute Living following his performance that night at Caesars, alongside notable artist Johnathan Schultz whose work was featured in the dinner.

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster toasted with Wolfie’s Whisky at the OFF GRID F1 Viewing Suite at Sushi Roku at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace on Saturday night during the races, Nov 18th in Las Vegas, celebrating his Haute Living cover as well, which he posted with for photos while his Billboard played backdrop. 

The previous night, November 17th, Robert Kennedy Jr and son Bobby Kennedy III attended the lounge, appearing guest for guests and guest serving caviar to the crowd with the Golden Reserve “Caviar Boys.” Influencers, industry players and models such as Taras Romanov, Izzy Metz, Maryam Zohl, Fatima Cuellar, Isabel Marker Smith, Madison Brodsky, Sergio Farias, Ali Lasky, Laura Schreffler, Kamal Hotchandani, and many more, who attended the three-day activation and The Black Tape Project ambassadors, all popping by the suite to check out the incredible views of the Formula 1 straightaway.

Thursday night, the event kicked off for the practice run, on November 16th.

The event was produced by Hoozin, Peter Klein’s OFF GRID and Capture Studios with IDG.  Decade long F1 event producer Peter Klein takes his OFF GRID series city to city, having activated at Montreal, Monaco, Miami, Austin and Mexico City so far this year.

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Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster
Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster
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REIGN
Rod Stewart
Atmosphere at Sushi Roku
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Taras Romanov aka REIGN
Peroni Italian Beer
Kamal Hotchandani, Rod Stewart and Laura Schreffler
Izzy Metz
Views from Sushi Roku
Cristian Osorio
DJ POOKIE
Ali Lasky, POOKI, Taras Romanov
Robert Kennedy Jr and Caviar Boys
Golden Reserve Caviar
Featured Event Cocktails
Race Views
Madison Brodsky
Speciality Cocktails with Casamigos and Wolfie's Whisky
Sushi Roku Chef and Caviar Boys
Robert Kennedy Jr and Ali Lasky at Sushi Roku
Golden Reserve Caviar

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Photos Courtesy of OFF GRID, Neon Highway, Dylan Riley, Golden Reserve Caviar and Getty Images

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Travis Scott, Heidi Klum, Swizz Beatz, Zedd, Michael Rubin And More At Exclusive ‘Turn 66’ Late Night Formula 1 Vegas After-hours Bash Hosted by Richie Akiva and Headlined by Anderson Paak and Guy Gerber

by Kaia Harley
written by Kaia Harley
VIPS and partygoers flooded Vegas this past weekend for the inaugural race weekend, making Las Vegas and F1 history. All of the top DJs, Music Artist, Actors, Athletes and Entrepreneurs flocked to the hottest events and happenings all week long from November 16th through the 19th. Everyone from Brad Pitt to Jennifer Lopez could be seen and heard popping around town.

 

Allē Lounge on 66 added to the excitement by transforming into ‘TURN 66’, an exclusive late-night hospitality series by leading experiential partner CMG (Corso Marketing Group) following the evening race and qualifying night run. Hosted by global hospitality leader Richie Akiva, known for curating the most A-List of events globally, and music artist Badius, the two-night after affair catered to VIP guests on Friday and Saturday nights, November 17th and 18th, for an exclusive post-race celebration perched above the Las Vegas Strip on the 66th floor of Resorts World Las Vegas’ Conrad Tower. Featuring captivating 360 degree views and a stellar lineup of famed world class DJs including DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak, Guy Gerber, Kaz James, Ruckus, Vice, Carlita, DJ Tennis, Swaylo and Miramar.

The high energized late night party that went until 6am for two straight nights was attended by notable talent such as Travis Scott, Swizz Beatz, Zedd, Odell Beckham Jr, Glen Powell, Nyjah Huston, Swae Lee, Heidi Klum, Tom Kaulitz, David Dobrik, Badius, Ross Butler, Jessica Serfati, Leonardo Del Vecchio, Michael Rubin, Will Makris, Mark Birnbaum, Bobby Kennedy III, Taras Romanov, Leon Bridges, Rufus Du Sol, Christopher Schwarzenegger, Galen Gering, Amber Black, Haley Amaya, Chloe Hock, La Demi, Jessica Belkin, Sienna Raine, Chord Overstreet and many more.

The room of music artists, supermodels, athletes, influencers, VIPs and top global entrepreneurs sipped on top shelf spirits, Heineken Silver and Red Bull fueled the evening. The party went until the sun could be seen rising over the Las Vegas Strip and mountains from the floor to ceiling windows of the extraordinary and sophisticated venue that played home to the late night fete.

ZOUK, the nightclub at Resorts World, also had headliners Travis Scott, Zedd and Tiesto, who performed each night of the weekend racing events.

Corso Marketing Group is a leading experiential agency that was also on the ground for F1 Vegas handling the Heineken House at the track, featuring a three day series of programmed DJs, artists and performances as well as additional Resorts World and Zouk Group programming.

Follow @CorsoMG @RichieAkiva #Turn66 @ResortsWorldLV on social channels

All photos courtesy of Resorts World LV

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Luke Rockhold, Peter Facinelli, Javier Hernandez, Devaughn Nixon at CaskX VIP Tasting Event

by Kaia Harley
written by Kaia Harley
CaskX Whiskey Investment Specialists hosted an exclusive Glen Grant 72 VIP Whisky Tasting event on Thursday, October 19th, in Beverly Hills at a private estate.  CaskX hosted the exclusive tasting the foothills of Beverly Hills that offered guests the opportunity to experience some of the finest whisky of all time, including the super exclusive Glen Grant 72 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Gordon & MacPhail, worth $126,00 for the bottle.  Hosted by actor and entrepreneur Oliver Trevena, with CaskX Founder + CEO Jeremy Kasler and wife Lydia.  

VIP notables included worldwide Mexican soccer star Javiar “Chicharito” Hernandez (LA Galaxy), actors Peter Facinelli, DeVaughn Nixon (Winning Time/Snowfall), Ross McCall, Brock O’Hurn, Cory George, Lorenzo Antonucci, UFC Champion MMA fighter Luke Rockhold, among several others at the intimate affair plus actress Candela Marquez and actress Chaley Rose who performed vocals set to a jazz band, along with Pink Floyd’s Scott Page on sax.

Only a handful of bottles of the Gordon & MacPhail’s Glen Grant 72yr old exist and it has been described as one of “the most historically significant whiskeys ever produced.”  The total production was limited to 290 bottles, with 200 sold before in pre-allocation before release. The rare and highly collectible whisky, which was presented in a hand-cut crystal decanter, was sold alongside a single one-off NFT artwork and its original by celebrated political cartoonist Harry Harrison, entitled ‘Year of the Dram 1948’ commemorating 1948  [the year the whisky was made] on 20 May 2021 in Hong Kong for a record HK $937,500 (just under £95,000) including buyer’s premium. The current value for the Glen Grant 72 is listed as $126,666.00 for the 1000 ml bottle.

The evening took place poolside at the lavish grounds featuring Whiskey Cocktails by Old Glory, a distillery partner of CaskX, Aged Whisky Tastings by Glen Grant, Charcuterie, Caviar and Hors D’oeuvres, Musical Entertainment and custom decanter engraving under the moonlight. 

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One of the top whisky experts in the world Siddharth Sawkar, was on hand to offer a special tasting experience. Guests also were treated to a lavish charcuterie spread, custom whiskey mixology bar, and decadent caviar tasting bar by Golden Reserve Caviar. Siddharth Sawkar is a global whiskey expert and one of only nine Masters of Scotch currently recognized by the Council of Whiskey Masters. He is an avid collector of old and rare whiskeys, a leading presenter for the Los Angeles Whisky Club. Live music featured vocalist, actress Chaley Rose (Nashville), and Pink Floyd saxophonist Scott Page with tunes from a jazz band all evening featuring keyboard and strings.

 

Chaley RosAll photos by Shutterstock.
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Avril Lavigne Hits Vegas for “When We Were Young Festival” and MusiCares Charity Bowling Event

by Kaia Harley
written by Kaia Harley
Avril Lavigne, notable music artist and reigning punk rock princess, is also the current face of BeatBox Beverages’ inaugural Creator Series, having collaborated on her own flavor, Pink Lemonade Punch. Lavigne attended the Unite The United & Charity Bomb When We Were Young Festival Bowling Event to Benefit MusicCares, Presented by BeatBox Beverages in Las Vegas, held at Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ, the bustling outdoor village of shops, restaurants and bars located on The Strip.
 
At the event, pop punk icon Avril signed custom BeatBox guitars for some lucky fans at the VIP Bowling event, which featured her Pink Lemonade Punch flavor. Avril was joined at the event by BeatBox founders Aimy Steadman and Brad Schultz, who were on hand to support the charity bowling festival kickoff. The festival and kick off event were presented by BeatBox, “The World’s Tastiest Portable Party Punch.”
 
During the charity bowling event held at Brooklyn Bowl, performances took place from Bowling For Soup and Plain White T’s, as well as Sum 41, during the evening which benefitted MusiCares and was organized by Charity Bomb. 
Lavigne was also surprised at the bash with a giant cover blowup of her recent Food & Beverage Magazine July 2023 issue cover, which she also autographed at the event, presented to her by F&B Editor In Chief Lauren Kane.
 
The following day, Avril surprised festival goers coming out on stage during All Time Low’s set and performing “Fake As Hell.”  Attendees enjoyed BeatBox beverages all weekend at their concert grounds activation, gaining momentum as the most in demand concert circuit RTD beverage, hitting over 100 festivals to date.
 
 

Eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, designer, and philanthropist Avril Lavigne partnered with BeatBox for first ever alcohol partnership which we announced in Spring 2023, with ready-to-drink cocktail brand BeatBox leading their Creator Series. Avril’s 11.1% ABV Pink Lemonade special edition package and full flavor line is available in over 45,000 retail locations nationwide. The Ultimate Creator, Avril’s continued fame and success show no signs of slowing down, with over 100 million social media followers to-date, 8 Grammy nods, and 6 World Music Awards. 

Follow @beatboxbeverages for more news and updates.

Photos by Shutterstock.

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Diddy Hosts ‘CLUB LOVE’ VMA Afterparty At The Ned Celebrating New Album

by Kaia Harley
written by Kaia Harley
Diddy  throws a legendary VMA party once again in New York City. This time, The Ned NoMad played home to the all out late night bash he hosted with Richie Akiva following the September 12th MTV award show.

 

The Ned NoMad helmed by Richie Akiva was the location for Diddy’s “Club Love” post VMA AfterParty themed out in all red, showcasing his album artwork throughout the elegant members space. From red florals to neon red signs, the party was transformed into a sexy evening paradise. Diddy performed all throughout the bash on the mic along with Fabolous, FunkMaster Flex and more. Guests at the exclusive VMA celebration hosted by Diddy and Akiva included Ice Spice, Lil Kim, Mary J Blige, Kate Beckinsale, Quavo, Saweetie, French Montana, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Jim Jones, Amari, Anuel, Chanel West Coast, DJ Clue, Karrueche, Toosi, YG, Carl Thomas, Ma$e, Chinese Kitty, Yung Miami, Amare Stoudemire, Luka Sabbat, Sukahani, Kali, Lil Twist, Dave East, Jae Murphy, Free Maiden, London on the Track, Wale, Sexy Red, Darren Barnet, Justin Combs, Christian Combs, Quincy, Regina Carter, Casey Affleck with Caylee Cowan, Foodgod, Rob G, Moy Baun, Darren Barnett, Jun Choi, Cara Delevingne, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Grace Jones, June Ambrose, Joey Badass, Kai, Mariama, Elliot Zimet, Anna VanPatten, Denzel Dion, Melli, Mita & Josie, Jus Ske, Elise Hewitt, Maino, Annicka, Elevator Boys (Tim Schaecker, Jacob Brott), Izzy Metz, Kailyn Shepherd and a mile long list of guests.

 

GloRilla and Teyana Taylor held court in a snug table behind the stage, while Fabolous, Lil Kim and Mary J Blige hung with Diddy as he performed for the excited and energized room. French Montana mingled at the Deleon bar while Justin Combs and Christian Combs hung at Diddy’s VIP table toasting with D’USSE cognac cocktails. There was talent at every corner, covering the entire venue.

 

Kate Beckinsale was show-stopping in a sheer pastel colored jumpsuit featuring floral adornments. Partygoers celebrated and danced to the R&B and hip hop beats of Flex and Diddy. The packed party had over 300 guests, offering cocktails from Deleon Tequila, D’USSÉ Cognac and Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades) champagne. The street outside The Ned Nomad was  packed with guests and fans clamoring to get a glimpse of the artists coming in and out, as well as get themselves into the exclusive party.
Photos by Daniel Rahal
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Fashion Week Party Scene: Flaunt’s Annual Fete with Richie Akiva and Mimchik and Siriano’s Bash at The Ned NoMad

by Kaia Harley
written by Kaia Harley
The Ned NoMad, the members club and hotel in the heart of NYC’s NoMad district, led by global hospitality leader Richie Akiva has continued to dominate New York Fashion Week. From the Christian Siriano NYFW party to Gucci‘s private bash in Little Ned, Flaunt‘s annual fete, and many more, a sea of fashion notables and celebrities have been a nonstop rotation at The Ned. 

 

Flaunt hosted their annual Fashion Week bash at The Ned Nomad on Sunday, September 10th, celebrating their Eternal Flame issue hosted y Richie Akiva and YG with MIMCHIK. Diplo performed a surprise DJ set and there was a live performance for a packed members club of guests by YG. DJ sets in the atrium included Hank K, Vvarhala, Annicka and Siobhan Bell. The room was filled with celebrity notables, music artists and current IT girls, such as Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Quavo, Alton Mason, Emma Roberts, Meek Mill, Jordan Clarkson, Chantel Jeffries, Badius, Kendra Bailey, Jordan Barrett, Yovanna Ventura, and many more industry notables. The party buzzed on until 4am.

 

On September 8th, Christian Siriano hosted his official fashion show after party at Akiva’s The Ned, kicking off at 9pm until 1am in the Members Lounge and Library. DJ music by Siriano‘s pal Ty Sunderland kept the crowd going, with surprise performances throughout the evening. All eyes were on icon Janet Jackson who hung in a VIP section with Siriano and other guests, as the crowd snacked on popcorn treats from Candy Pop, Cereal Pop and Cookie Pop, with flavors such as Twix and Fruity Pebbles. Other notables included Alicia Silverstone and Sarah Hyland, Coco Rocha who closed the runway show earlier in the day as “Siriano’s muse” plus Laverne Cox, Padma Lakshmi, Adrian Grenier, Audrina Patridge, Marta Pozzan and Katie Cassidy, among many others. Guests at the energized bash sipped on espresso martinis featuring Kahlua and Absolut, Sainte Marguerite rose wine, and Bombay Sapphire.  

 

Late night on Friday, September 8th, Akiva and Offset hosted a one night only late night FW pop up at Hearsay, a new Meatpacking nightspot. The party which kicked off at 1am following the Siriano celebration, also included co-hosts Bloody Osiris, Bloody Dior, Evan Mock, Imaan Hammam, Model of the year Grace Elizabeth, Alessandro Brisochi, Richie Romero, and Badius. DJ sets included Chase B, Austin Mills, Zack Bia, Mel Debarge, with fashion attendees like Kaia Gerber, Winnie Harlow, Jared Leto, Teyana Taylor, A$AP Ferg, Edward Enninful, Jordyn Woods, Kyle Kuzma, Karreuche, Stella Maxwell, Joan Smalls, Cara Delevingne, Audrina Patridge, Coi Leray, Peggy Gou, Kevin Durant, plus many, many more. The entire street was taken over by guests trying to get a spot in the uber exclusive nightlife party, with VIPs filtering in from all the other fashion week event’s earlier that night.

 

On September 8th, exactly 1 year after Route launched their Carbon product and commitment towards sustainability, they hosted a fashion event at The Ned NoMad rooftop, for industry luminaries to celebrate their sustainable impact, including Carbon brand partners. Route Founder and Exec Chair, Evan Walker, with actor and activist Adrian Grenier, hosted the event around Route’s Carbon Project and the future of sustainability in fashion. Attendees included Rebecca Minkoff, Carly Weinstein, Katie Cassidy, Bran Flakes, Lisa DiCicco, Hawaii McLaughlin, Luanna Perez, Maeta, Marta Pozzan, and more.

 

The following day on September 9th, Forbidden Well hosted a daytime relaxation and recovery lounge at The Ned NoMad as a relief for fashionistas amongst the evening chaos.  Top modeling agencies joined Forbidden Well for some much needed relaxation, including IV Therapy, Vitamin Shots, NAD+, limited Botox, massages, energetic alchemy healing, trauma-focused chiropractic care, and gentle facials treatments at The Ned NoMad. Models and Wellness Influencers such as Kinsey Wolanski, Ambra Gutierrez, Kylie Vonnahme, Enly Tammela, Cata Freer all stopped by to indulge in the services.

 

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