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Resy’s year-end trend report is out! The trend this year that really hit home for me is how many diners said they value in-person connection – and restaurants are where they’re gathering to do that. ? To bring some of our NYC Resy community together, we hosted a cocktail party last night (one of those that only Resy and our partners know how to throw!) at #DoubleChickenPlease to bring the trends to life and toast what’s been an awesome year in #dining. ? Check out the full report in the Resy Newsroom and congrats to the team and the industry for an awesome year! Link to our 2024 Report: https://lnkd.in/ddHNmzBy

Earlier this week, the AvroKO Partners launched their latest self-propelled project, HOST on Howard, a gallery and gathering space designed to celebrate the world of hospitality, both as an industry and a philosophy—something core to AvroKO World's mission and company vision. Alongside our co-hosts for the evening, Care of Chan and Dante NYC, we feted with industry friends and colleagues to open the doors to our new space, and we're excited to share it with all of you now as well. We're officially live at hostonhoward.com and in person by appointment at 21 Howard Street, New York, NY. Come say hello! A special thank you to Linden Pride, Nathalie Hudson, and Sue S. Chan. We couldn't have done it without you! Stay tuned for more happenings at HOST in the coming weeks. Photos by: Krista Schlueter #toolsforgathering #hospitality #interiordesign #furniture #lighting

Last week, Away launched their limited edition holiday drop in a land far, far away: Bushwick. The sparkling Cosmic collection took centerstage at Xanadu, an out of this world roller disco with a super fly '70s soundtrack. Off the rink, guests enjoyed old school concessions (cosmic brownies!) and glistening drinks garnishe with cotton candy from Art of Sucre. Rhinestone artist Sarah Sparkles custom bedazzled mini crossbody bags for their next night out. Thank you to Away for being rockstars, Xanadu for hosting us, and Entriken for the dreamy florals. As always, a major shout-out to our team: Afoma M., Esther Robinsun-Abrams, Maggie Russell, Zach Marshall, and creative producer, Ruby Elmhirst. ?? ℅ Kelsey Cherry

Whether it's a Sunday night potluck with your neighbors, an afternoon coffee with your coworker, or a picnic in the park with friends, there's no wrong way to build community over food. The Surgeon General recently published "Recipes for Connection," a free, downloadable booklet combining essays, thought-starters, and ideas for gathering to combat our nation's ongoing loneliness epidemic, effecting most Americans. Inspired by "Recipes for Connection," Care of Chan, along with help and support from our friends & family will launch Project Gather in January, a new platform that will provide additional resources and tools to gather more often over food. Read more about "Recipes for Connection" and Project Gather in Julia Moskin's article in The New York Times, found below. And visit ProjectGather.org to join us in 2025! #projectgather #recipesforconnection

Last week, J.Crew celebrated their latest collaboration with Christopher John Rogers at the newly opened BRASS, toasting the vintage-inspired collection with groovy neon jello shots. Guests flaunted their brightest reds and bold stripes for a playful evening of cocktails and canapes, with an on-point midcentury spread by Chef Jen Monroe of Bad Taste. From the rich cheese fondue in vibrant midcentury Dansk pots, to the cocktail olive garlands and cauliflower toy poodles, the night served as a reminder that life is better in color. Thank you to J.Crew, Christopher John Rogers, Bad Taste, BRASS, Kate Owen, Love Me Not Floral, DJ Young Wavy Fox, and our amazing team at Care of Chan: Dani Dillon, Esther Robinsun-Abrams, Kalisa Marie Levette, Maggie Russell, Marci DeLozier Haas, Olivia Johnson, and creative producer, Ruby Elmhirst. ?? ℅ @thekateowen

Ahead of their annual Climate Forward conference, the The New York Times invited journalists and community advocates to tour Oko Farms, an urban farm in East Williamsburg using aquaponics to mitigate the impact of climate change and expand food security. They then joined chef Camille Becerra for a zero-waste dinner at public records, incorporating a variety of locally-sourced ingredients from Oko Farms and other growers in the region. As guests sipped on small batch kombucha and cider, the conversations with flowed freely, touching upon waste reduction practices and upcycling across industries. A special thanks to the New York Times, Camille Becerra, Oko Farms, Yemi Amu, Colleen Dodge, Public Records, Floral Terranes, and Unified Ferments. Of course, we couldn't have done this without our Care of Chan team: Lucy Angel Camarena, Olivia Johnson, Maggie Russell, Marci DeLozier Haas, and creative producer, Ruby Elmhirst. ?? ℅ Jutharat (Poupay) Pinyodoonyachet

Last month, gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker and AUDI AG joined forces to drive guests in style for a dinner in the woods at landscape hotel Piaule Catskill. A fleet of Audi e-tron vehicles whisked guests away to the lush environments of upstate New York for an intimate evening celebrating artist Vince Skelly's new exhibit at TIWA Gallery, "Play Sculptures." After enjoying cocktails in wild grass and a locally-sourced supper cooked on an open grill by Chef Joseph Cafaro, everyone cozied up around the fire with s'mores - a perfect early fall treat, IOHO. Thank you to our team, as always: Catalina Candelario, Chavaughn Raines, Dani Dillon, Maggie Russell, Olivia Johnson, and Sue S. Chan. ?? ℅ Alex Tieghi-Walker & Getty Images

Over the summer, Away invited media and friends of the brand to Public Hotel for the launch of their newest collection, Soft Side, a new line of flexible and lightweight luggage. The space was transformed for guests to experience the airport lounge of their dreams with plush furnishings, airy Japanese-style sandos, snowy slushies, and a shoppable market where they could create their own custom amenity kit. Thank you to PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager Hotel for being a gracious host, Doladira and Postcard Bakery for providing the tasty food and refreshing beverages, Entriken for the florals, and Paper Mache Monkey, Devlin's Consulting, Taylor Creative Inc., and New York Embroidery Studio for all of their additional help. Major shoutout to the Care of Chan team that worked on this project: Chavaughn Raines, Ruby Elmhirst, and Zach Marshall. ?? ℅ Christian Rodriguez

J.Crew kicked off #NYFW with an unforgettable evening at the The New York Public Library, celebrating the return of their beloved print catalog with an equally iconic restaurant revival. For one night only, the brand transformed the Celeste Bartos Forum into the infamous uptown institution La C?te Basque, an with chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr (of Frenchette, Le Rock, and Le Veau d'Or fame) breathing new life into a menu of French fine dining classics, while a 12-piece band led by Tony DeSare filled the room with live jazz. After enjoying their main course, guests were treated to a surprise set by Anika Noni Rose, followed by a parade of desserts including macaron pyramids, tiered platters of mignardises, and profiteroles with sauce au chocolat, poured tableside. A special thank you to David Stark Design, Olivier Cheng Catering and Events, Victoria James, Lee Hanson, Riad Nasr, and our Care of Chan team: Afoma M., Catalina Candelario, Dani Dillon, Jake Stavis, Laila Costello, Marci DeLozier Haas, Meaghan Sause Weiss, and Olivia Johnson. Photography by Sinna Nasseri

Right out of the gate, we’re hitting fall hard with our first event of the season: J.Crew kicked off NYFW with an exhibition of archival memorabilia at the New York Public Library’s Astor Hall. A dinner immediately followed — a one night only recreation of the legendary NYC restaurant La C?te Basque in the Library’s Celeste Bartos Forum. Celebrating the relaunch of the brand’s iconic catalogue which was retired in 2017, this was one of those buzzy nights that people will talk about for a long time. A big thank you to our friends at?J.Crew?and?Care of Chan?— it’s an honor to be part of your team. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be there by your sides.