Welcome to Soho: Thursday Boot Co. Unveils Their New Flagship at 45 Crosby Street Last night, I had the pleasure of being invited—once again—on behalf of Thursday Boot Co. to experience their exclusive Whiskey Tasting & Preview at their brand-new store in Soho. Held from 6 PM to 8 PM at 45 Crosby Street, the event marked a stylish rebirth for the brand, blending timeless craftsmanship with the modern energy of downtown New York.
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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
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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Photos Courtesy of OFF GRID, Neon Highway, Dylan Riley, Golden Reserve Caviar and Getty Images
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
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.
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All photos courtesy of Resorts World LV
The Cactus Casa in Palm Desert, also known as @casablanchepalmsprings hosted a two part influencer #CactusBrunch event over the Coachella weekends to kick off their inaugural wellness-focused daytime activation. Influencers, Models and Notables such as Mackenzie Dipman, Adison Justis, Bryant, Avery Justis, Hannah Linderman, Kailyn Shephard, Amanda Leigh, Juliet Hartly, Maryam Zolghadr, Sergio Farias, Desiree Floress, Julia Brevetti, Christian Osorio, Skeet Ulrich, Delilah Belle, Holly Scarfone and more stopped by to enjoy tasty treats, hydrating beverages and indulge in beauty moments before heading to the Coachella Music and Arts Festival.
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