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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 Côte 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 Côte 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.

Last week, Alexa Chung returned to New York to debut her new @Madewell collection with a swingin' party at the iconic Waverly Inn. The internet's OG it girl celebrated her second collab with the brand and treated 60+ partygoers to a generous spread of culinary delights. From tuna tartare to bananas flambé and champagne towers, Alexa and Madewell pulled all the stops for their guests. The party was filled with festive cheer and lively conversation as guests danced the night away and snapped endless black and white photo booth pictures. Platters of Camel Blues were passed around, and engraved zippo lighters as keepsakes to commemorate the clothing collection. A special thank you to the Waverly Inn for hosting this event, Entriken for the florals, and DJs Harley Newton and Paul Sevigny for the music. We also can't thank our team of magicians enough: Dani Dillon, Chavaughn Raines, Esther Robinsun-Abrams, Jonah Reynolds, Marci DeLozier Haas, and Olivia Johnson. 📸 ℅ BFA & Dani Dillon

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A multi-city food tour is not for the faint of heart. Resy teamed up with Unapologetic Foods, the award-winning group behind New York hot spots Dhamaka, Semma, and more, to create the Unapologetic Experience, a three-stop tour celebrating the multi-faceted brilliance of American cuisine across the country. The series kicked off on the West Coast in Los Angeles at Anajak Thai, then made its way to Chicago at Middle Eastern restaurant Galit, before finally heading back East Coast to Tiger Fork in D.C.. Each stop offered two days of experiences with collaborative menus, crafted in partnership with Chef Chintan Pandya of Unapologetic Foods. Day one immersed guests in street eats, and day two featured a seated dinner, complimented by a fireside chat with the head chef and Chef Chintan. At every location, American Express cardmembers enjoyed extra treats ranging from a take-home spice box to complimentary mango lassi shakes. Thank you to our team who worked their magic to make this happen: Afoma M., Alexandra Stylianos Kelewae, Dani Dillon, Gabrielle Domingo, Jaade Wills, Jake Stavis, Joanne Afable, Lucy Angel Camarena, Maggie Russell, Marci DeLozier Haas, Olivia Johnson, Sue S. Chan, Zach Marshall

Good friends, good food, great vibes filled the air at the "The Bear" season three premiere party. Care of Chan curated an unforgettable culinary experience on the backlot at the historic El Capitan theater last June. We tapped into our network of top chefs and restaurants who inspired the show or served as culinary advisors to bring together an all-star lineup, including talent from Chicago and LA. With 11 incredible partners, we put together the ultimate party spread for 300+ guests and best of all, without a single line. A special thank you to Bespoke Boheme for overseeing the design and production behind this event along with The Copper Key for catering. And of course, we couldn't have done this without our amazing team: Afoma M., Alexandra Stylianos Kelewae, Bianca Flores, Dani Dillon, Gabrielle Domingo, Jake Stavis, Maggie Russell, Meaghan Weiss, Olivia Johnson, Sue S. Chan, and Zach Marshall