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A Spirited Evening at Dear Irving with Noah Rothbaum and The Whiskey Bible
I first met Noah Rothbaum at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, and it was immediately clear I was in the presence of whiskey royalty. His deep well of knowledge, disarming humility, and easy storytelling made an impression long before a single bottle was opened. So when I heard he was launching The Whiskey Bible, I knew it wasn’t going to be just another book release—it was going to be an event for whiskey lovers.
‘HIM’ is a Hail Mary Answered
It didn’t take much to get my ass in the seat for this one. Jordan Peele is the preeminent horror director of our time, and even without that caveat, he’s in the upper echelon of Hollywood filmmaking talent, so him producing this film made it frankly unmissable.
Buckle-Up: The Future is Here
The Tensor Robocar is the first Level-4 autonomous vehicle for personal ownership built from the ground up with advanced sensors, redundant systems, and Tensor’s proprietary AI. It introduces consumer-ready autonomy with self-maintenance and on-vehicle data privacy to usher in a new era of personal self-driving cars that outdo anything else on the market right now.
The Second Set: Naomi Osaka’s Story Debuts During US Open 2025
Timed perfectly with the excitement of the US Open, Tubi premiered its original documentary Naomi Osaka: The Second Set last night at The Roxy Cinema in New York. The evening featured an engaging opening panel with Naomi Osaka and director Kat Jayme, moderated by acclaimed journalist Gayle King, before guests were treated to an exclusive first look at the film.
America runs on Dunkin’ and rooftop Kahlúa. Gorgeous surroundings keep me running, too.
Del Maguey Celebrates 30 Years of Single Village Excellence at Bar Convent Brooklyn
On Monday, June 9th, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal launched its 30th anniversary celebration with an unforgettable evening of cocktails, cuisine, and culture at Fandi Mata in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Held ahead of this year’s Bar Convent Brooklyn, the anniversary event brought together industry tastemakers, spirits enthusiasts, and cultural connectors under one roof to raise a glass to three decades of pioneering mezcal excellence.
The champions of The Great White Way conquered last night with a brilliant march down Broadway.
Reflections from the 2025 UJC Summit: Grounded in Purpose, Fueled by Community
With so many transformative activations taking place, May was a powerful month. On May 30, 2025, Roc Nation and the United Justice Coalition (UJC) hosted the third-ever UJCSummit at The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York City. Over 1,300 attendees gathered for a full day of deeply moving, thought-provoking conversations focused on criminal justice reform—a testament to what’s possible when people come together with intention, compassion, and purpose.
Star Power Meets Purpose: Bottom Line’s Spring Benefit Lights Up New York
An Evening of Purpose and Celebration