Whom You Know: Sniffapalooza's Fragrance, Wine & Chocolate Event

Friday, January 22, 2010

Sniffapalooza's Fragrance, Wine & Chocolate Event - 2/6 NYC!

We love love love Sniffapalooza and Karen Dubin is one of our Movers and Shakers:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/02/movers-and-shakers-karen-dubin-creator.html

Peachy Deegan was a member of Sniffapalooza getting [naturally] high on fragrance long before Whom You Know and she still loves this group. Team Karen told us:

In Sniffapalooza's never-ending quest to bring you the most fantastic scented experiences, we've been dreaming of an event that combines extraordinary smells, tastes, and textures matched together in perfect harmony. And now, after years of creative research, we finally have all the components aligned to produce a spectacular afternoon of unique sensory exploration.

It is with extreme pleasure that we invite you to join us for Sniffapalooza's First Fragrance, Wine, and Chocolate Pairing Event on February 6, 2010 in New York City! We have collaborated with incredible partners to bring our fantasy to reality! The event begins at 4pm when we'll gather together in the warm embrace of the heated garden of Aleo Restaurant, a Zagat and Michelin-rated Chelsea/Flatiron neighborhood favorite known for fantastic Italian specialties and a superb wine list. Our host, Peter Raimondi, will offer fine imported and domestic cheese, fruit, antipasti, and homemade pasta, as we mingle in anticipation of the afternoon's celebration of sensorial pleasures. Peter has selected three wines, plus his special hand-made Port and a Prosecco for us to discover, and he'll treat us to his expertise as he gives an overview of these vintages, the wine-making process, and the flavors and bouquets we will experience.

For the chocolate portion of the event, we are thrilled to be working with 2 Chicks With Chocolate, the fabulous award-winning company helmed by Elyissia Wassung and her mom, Barbara. Elyissia is bringing along some delectable chocolate creations geared specifically for this event and the eclectic and adventurous palates of our passionate group! As a special treat, we may also be joined by 2 Chick's Master Chocolatier, Patrick Coston. You may recognize him from his role as a judge on the Food Network Challenge, or from his creations in Bon Appetit, Gourmet, and Food Arts magazines, as well as scads of books and television shows. Together they will guide us through their supreme chocolate repertoire, including their Wine Collection and Spice Tiles.

Sniffapalooza has chosen New London Pharmacy as our fragrance partner for this event, and they will be providing the perfumes that we are pairing with the wines and chocolates. New London Pharmacy has long been one of Sniffapalooza's favorite emporiums for an amazing selection of niche fragrances. They are globally known for being knowledgeable and having the most inspired collection of hard-to-find, obscure, creative, and avant-garde fragrance, beauty, skincare, and haircare products. We are delighted to have New London President Abby Fazio & Marketing Director Wesley Rowell joining us at the event!

During the course of the afternoon we will present the pairings of wine and fragrance, chocolate and fragrance, and wine and chocolate. The event will end around 7pm. There will be plenty of time for sampling, sniffing, nibbling, sipping, and discussion! And the best part is - if you fall in love with a wine, fragrance, or chocolate confection... you will be able to purchase it and take it home with you. There will be special pricing and promotions just for us, and if you stay on for dinner at Aleo, Peter will give you 15% off your bill of $30 or more. It doesn't get any more delicious than this!

It's no coincidence that we've chosen the week before Valentine's Day for Sniffapalooza's First Fragrance, Wine & Chocolate Pairing Event! We'll be spending a totally indulgent afternoon together, and what better time of year to excite our senses and imaginations?

Due to the personal and interactive nature of this event, attendance at Sniffapalooza’s Fragrance, Wine & Chocolate Pairing Event is limited. The registration fee is $35, and if you would like to be a part of this unique experience, please visit http://www.facebook.com/l/699da;www.sniffapalooza.com as soon as possible to reserve your space via Paypal. If you have questions or require other payment options, please contact Karen Adams at kadams@sniffapalooza.com. Reservations will be taken on a first-come basis, and this event will sell out very quickly. And you know how we hate for you to be disappointed!

Looking forward to seeing you on February 6 at Aleo. Bring your appetite, your curiosity, and your passion!

Viva La Sniffa, Baby!

TEAM KAREN
Karen Dubin - Founder & Director
Karen Adams - Executive Operations Manager

Recent Testimonials by Brand Ambassadors on their Experience with Whom You Know

"I work with Peachy Deegan because she's prolific at what she does. She's a hard worker, she's thoughtful and she's tasteful at what she writes which is very important. Peachy gets the facts correct, and just that alone is worth its weight in gold."

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"
Peachy Deegan is a gem. She is wonderful to feature our Irish brands in 'Whom You Know'! The articles are beautifully and passionately presented, bringing products and brands to life, making both relevant and fun for her many faithful followers to read. I am immensely proud for our hand-crafted products to be included in this venue!"

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President, Belleek Group North America
www.Belleek.com

"As you know from my past features, Peachy Deegan and I were in the same class at Boston College prior to either of us becoming entrepreneurs. When we played together on the BC Alumni softball team in Central Park years ago, she mentioned she could not find a great dentist in Manhattan and could often be found networking on her phone in the outfield hiding from the ball. She was my second patient ever in 2006 when I opened my dental practice; I was one of the first sponsors on Whom You Know and the first Mover and Shaker featured in 2009 and have worked with her continuously since. She's even talked her friends that are doctors into being my patients, and they subsequently send their hospital colleagues. I don't know anyone that is as great of a networker and writer as Peachy, nevermind that she is upstanding and always good for her word. Cosmopolitan Dental is so happy to be in the company of the caliber of major brands she works with today, and although she will tell you a million ways to get your teeth dirty between Peachy's Picks, Terrific Takeout and Peachy's Pantry, Peachy Deegan will tell you there is only one way to get your teeth clean!"
-Dr. Garo Nazarian, Founder and Owner of Cosmopolitan Dental
http://cosmopolitandental.com/