We know what they had at the Governors Ball (Champagne Thienot and Sterling wine). But here’s what else they were knocking back at parties around town. vanity fair Henriot Blanc de Blancs Champagne VF said they had 420 bottles on hand at last year’s party, and 400 were drunk. What happened to the other 20??? Lame. … Continue reading
You don’t get to see anyone drinking during the show like you do at the Globes, but fear not – stars will be knocking back some grapey goodness after the awards are handed out. champagne Champagne Thiénot is the official sparkler for the post-show Governors Ball. This is the first time the Academy has picked a little-known, … Continue reading
I love love love port cocktails. I had a ton of great ones at the Yeatman last September, and they seem especially inspired for a Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating with an actual Valentine or you’re just in love with yourself, one of these will add to your day. the saint valentine 1 1/2 oz. … Continue reading
In NYC, fashion editors and bloggers haven’t been taking any photos of clothes during Fashion Week. Not shoes. Not even accessories. They’re snapping the grape!!! Here are some of grapefriend’s favorite looks from the past week: Very well-paired bubbly and macarons at Vanessa Bruno (@corkwhores) Backstage at Chloe Sevigny + Opening Ceremony – I dig … Continue reading
Although you see a ton of champagne at Fashion Week, you usually have to wait til the after-party. Not last night. Betsey Johnson debuted her new activewear line and had the models use bottles of bubbly as barbells! Grapefriend died. Betsey led an aerobics class on the runway, which befuddled a lot of live Tweeters … Continue reading
The SAG Awards were a while ago but they always get winners to sign swag backstage that they auction off. Proceeds go to the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, which supports children’s literacy programs, emergency relief for union members, preservation of union members’ creative legacy and scholarships. The auctions end tonight around 9pm EST and this … Continue reading
Moet! That’s what the Ravens apparently popped on the field to celebrate their win over the 49ers. Not that any official sports photogs snapped any shots in the locker room – why capture the important stuff??? But I found this one on Simon Evans’ Instagram – he’s a Reuters reporter. There was also this pic … Continue reading
Blech, it was one of those vile cold and rainy January nights in NYC. But a very yucky night was made way better with some Veuve Clicquot and curling lessons at the Standard ice rink! Normally you’d just be psyched with magnums and trays of Veuve flutes being served to you every five minutes, but … Continue reading
Awards seasons is in full swing, and that means lots of champagne being popped. First we saw everyone chugging the Moet at the Golden Globes, and at tonight’s SAG Awards get ready for tons of Taittinger! This is the 13th year they’re sponsoring the SAG Awards and to open the red carpet, Peter Facinelli (nominated for “Nurse … Continue reading
Today lots of political peeps are sitting down to lunch with the Prez for his second Inauguration. The White House understandably makes a big deal out of the menu – and the wines served with it. This year, New York’s senior senator Chuck Schumer is the chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and … Continue reading
