Held within the intimate upstairs Conservatory on the Fifth Avenue Lodge in Midtown Manhattan, the celebration introduced collectively some 150 of SAVEUR’s closest family and friends—from previous and current editors, contributors, and employees to cooks, beverage professionals, and producers who’ve graced the pages over time. Moreover, the occasion welcomed our Grand Tour premium subscribers, whose help was very important to the print journal’s return.
From left: Jess Shadbolt, Giovanna Lee, Kat Craddock, and Annie Shi. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Headlining occasion sponsor Tequila Ocho featured within the night time’s signature cocktail, whereas sister manufacturers, Bluecoat Gin and Widow Jane, rounded out the beverage menu. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
On the meals entrance, company grazed on diaphanous nation ham slices by Girl Edison, a bounty of artisanal Wisconsin Cheese, and a caviar unfold by Browne Buying and selling Co. full with chives, potato chips, and blini. Additionally floating by means of the group have been bite-size caprese salads, sesame-tuna sashimi tacos, and smoked salmon pâté, supported by Baldor and South Jersey Smoke Home and ready by the group at Café Carmellini, chef Andrew Carmellini’s new fine-dining hotspot within the Fifth Avenue Lodge.
David Yourd (left) and Sam Suchoff (proper) of Girl Edison sliced into a powerful nation ham for our company. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Halfway by means of the night, Craddock took to the mic to thank sponsors and attendees and herald SAVEUR’s triumphant return to print publishing. “We hear quite a bit about how print is lifeless and the way nobody needs magazines anymore—and I feel we’re effectively on our technique to proving them improper,” she mentioned.
Bought out on-line (however nonetheless obtainable by means of a number of of SAVEUR’s retail companions), Difficulty 202 is the primary print version for the reason that journal was discontinued in 2020. The brand new cowl options Lebanese prepare dinner Olga Bacha, with different tales starting from artichokes and baijiu cocktails to Japanese artisans and consuming on the moon.
Michael D’Amato of Natalie’s Juices, with Grand Tour Subscribers Christina Ciambriello and Steph Witte. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
From left: Ryan McCarthy, Joyce Kutty, Alexandra Tilden, Madison Trapkin, and Nina Gallant. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
From left: Suzanne Fanning, Liz Fitzsimmons, and Rachel Kerr of Wisconsin Cheese. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Nicole Wang and Jessie YuChen. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Full caviar service from Browne Buying and selling Co. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
From left: Suzanne Fanning, Abrielle Kane, Shannon Berry, Liz Fitzimmons, and Rachel Kerr of Wisconsin Cheese pose with the brand new cowl artwork, that includes Olga Bacha of Beit Douma. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
From left: Margaret Magnarelli of Baldor, Kat Craddock, and Michael D’Amato of Natalie’s Juices. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Gabbie Reade and Marie Lyons of NoHo Hospitality Group. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Editor and writer Dana Cowin. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Longtime good friend of SAVEUR and Grand Tour subscriber Christophe Attard (left) raises a glass with a good friend. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Because the upstairs bar stuffed, company made their approach into the glass-ceilinged Conservatory house. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Craft cocktails, Rhode Island beer, and NA spritzes rounded out the bar menu. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
From left: Marquis Williams, Óscar García Moncada, Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Céline Bossart. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Tavo Dam, Madison Trapkin, Nina Gallant. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Clockwise from left: Frances Kim, Victoria Spencer, Ryan McCarthy, Regina Dionisio-Goforth, and Lisa Dionisio. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
Generations of SAVEUR alumni reunited. (Picture: Grace Ann Leadbeater)
