#TheBestof2023 Day Twenty @GruppoItaliano1 Gruppo Italiano (GI) by #GianfrancoSorrentino
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On the twentieth day of Christmas my true love sent to me twenty bottles of Italian wine with in-person events at Il Gattopardo by the absolutely amazing Gianfranco Sorrentino to learn about them from the winemakers themselves!
Gruppo Italiano has successfully fostered the appreciation of Italian Cuisine in the United States since its inception in 1979. Gruppo Italiano (GI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering Italian culinary culture and genuine products through educational series and scholarships. It offers timely and in-depth information to its members: restaurants, producers, importers, and distributors of authentic Italian products, as well as media, culinary schools, and to the general public with a serious passion for authentic Italian food and wine.
Gruppo Italiano (GI) was officially formed in 2017, as an evolution from the original Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani (GRI), a non-profit association founded in 1979 to increase the awareness of authentic Italian cuisine and to promote Italian cuisine’s image through member restaurants, culinary scholarships and events. Throughout its history, GRI made great strides in enhancing the perception of and passion for Italian food and wine throughout the hospitality industry in the United States, and now, Gruppo Italiano begins a new era in developing a stronger presence of authentic Italian culinary products and services in the United States.
The GI membership body consists of two segments reflective of the Italian restaurant industry itself: Trade/Journalists(influential Italian restaurateurs, distributors, importers, and other prominent business and cultural leaders), and enthusiastic and passionate members of the General Public, and continues to be one of the most respected culinary and cultural organizations in the country!
Nineteen CeraVe products!
About CeraVe
Founded in 2005 and developed with dermatologists, CeraVe is the first and only brand to offer a complete line of products containing essential ceramides and patented MVE technology to help restore the skin's natural protective barrier. CeraVe has a full line of skincare products to follow the dermatologist-recommended steps of: cleanse, treat, moisturize, and protect. The brand's mission is to provide therapeutic skincare for all. For more product information and skincare tips, visit CeraVe at www.cerave.com and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Eighteen Warmies!
Intelex was established in London in 1995 and began to manufacture, market, and distribute Hot Pak® Europe’s first ever fully microwavable wheat bag. Following the huge success of this innovative design, Intelex went on to invent Beddy Bear® the World’s first ever fully microwavable plush toy. With well over 10 million satisfied customers in over 40 countries, several awards for innovation, and an unblemished track record for safety spanning over 20 years, Intelex is truly the market leader in the heatable plush toy, home therapy and gift industry.
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Seventeen Lothantique French Living products! Lothantique is a family owned company based on heritage & history built on a foundation of quality & integrity. We curate our lines and seek out quality and luxury goods from around the world. Our mission is to elevate the every day as we continue to evolve and grow in the pursuit of beauty and inspiration.
En francais, mes amies!
Lothantique est une entreprise familiale basée sur le patrimoine et l'histoire, construite sur une base de qualité et d'intégrité. Nous organisons nos lignes et recherchons des produits de qualité et de luxe du monde entier. Notre mission est d'élever le quotidien alors que nous continuons à évoluer et à grandir dans la poursuite de la beauté et de l'inspiration.
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Sixteen orthopedic solutions from Dr. Stephen J. Nicholas!
The Best Orthopedics in Manhattan
&
Official Orthopedics of Whom You Know
New York Orthopedics
Dr. Stephen J. Nicholas
159 East 74th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10021(212) 737-3301
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Fifteen eyeliners by Cover Girl!
COVERGIRL, a cosmetics category leader, celebrates authenticity, diversity and self-expression through makeup. Born in 1961, COVERGIRL offers accessible, affordable, and inclusive makeup for everyone. Through the years, COVERGIRL has partnered with a number of inspirational, barrier-breaking, and diverse women as the faces of the brand. In 2018, COVERGIRL became the largest makeup brand to be Leaping Bunny Certified by Cruelty-Free International, which means all of our products are certified cruelty free, no matter where we are sold.
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Fourteen meatballs from Il Cortile!
Il Cortile Ristorante has been family owned and operated since 1975.
A Little Italy neighborhood staple for over 40 years, the Esposito family continues the tradition of sparing nothing to provide the highest quality ingredients in all of Il Cortile's dishes.
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Thirteen pairs of shoes repaired by Pavlos!
Mission Statement of Your Pavlos Brand:
To provide an excellent experience and quality repairs year after year
Date Brand formed: 1974
125 East 88th Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan
212 876 8569
We look forward to their Twitter and Website!
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Twelve events at The British Consulate including the Coronation of King Charles! Thanks Getty Images and The British Consulate for putting us on your New York cover!
The Coronation will be supported by the ‘GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign’ (GREAT), the UK's international promotional program that encourages the world to visit, study, live and do business with the UK. For more information on the Coronation of King Charles please visit
You can also learn more about the British Consulate-General New York on Instagram: @ukinnewyork, Twitter: @ukinnewyork, or Facebook: UKinUSA.
Eleven Miraclesuit Bathing Suits!
Miraclesuit, created like no other swimsuits in the world.
Simply the best, and better than all the rest.
Miraclesuit, Look 10 lbs Lighter in 10 Seconds®
The Miraclesuit mission is to create products that make women look and feel more beautiful.
Ten pairs of New Balance Sneakers!
About New Balance: New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. Manufactured in the U.S. for more than 75 years and representing a limited portion of our U.S. sales, New Balance MADE U.S. is a premium collection that contains a domestic value of 70% or greater. New Balance owns five factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 7,000 associates around the globe, and in 2021 reported worldwide sales of $4.4 billion. To learn more about New Balance, please visit http://www.newbalance.com/
Nine NHL season tickets!
The National Hockey League, founded in 1917, is the second-oldest of the four major professional team sports leagues in North America. Today, the NHL consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League’s international makeup, with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters.
The NHL entertains more than 100 million fans each season in-arena and through its partners in national television (VERSUS, NBC, TSN, CBC, RDS, RIS, NASN, ASN and NHL Network) and radio (NHL Radio, Sirius XM Radio and XM Canada).
Through the NHL Foundation, the League’s charitable arm, the NHL raises money and awareness for Hockey Fights Cancer and NHL Youth Development, and supports the charitable efforts of NHL players.
Eight Grammy-winning albums!
About The Recording Academy:
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Recording Academy, please visit www.grammy.org. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.
Seven copies of "Now and Then" the Last Beatles' Song
#NowAndThen
#RedAndBlue
Facebook │ X (Twitter) │ Instagram │ YouTube
Six garments professionally cleaned by Hallak!
For over fifty years, Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner has been entrusted with Manhattan’s finest wardrobes. The official cleaner of Whom You Know since 2012, Hallak is the only cleaner Peachy Deegan would ever use and we are honored to work with them. New York’s fashion boutiques have been recommending Hallak to their loyal customers for years. They understand the importance of quality fabric care and protecting their client’s investment. While Hallak is known for their expert handling of couture and other precious items, they also make it a point to give your more casual garments the same level of attention. Their representatives are always on the look out for the hard-to-notice stains, loose seams, missing buttons, etc. You can trust Hallak Cleaners with your entire wardrobe and then some. A sample of some of their specialized services:
Tables & Bed Linens
Suede, Leather & Furs
Couture & Casual Wear
Custom Interior Services
Expert tailoring department located at both locations.
Complimentary Pick Up and Delivery Service 6 Days a Week.
Hallak Cleaners
1232 Second Avenue (near 65th)
New York, NY 10065
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a pick up, please feel free to email us at info@hallak.com
Five Warner Brothers Discovery Movies!
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.
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Four delicious seafood dinners at Ammos Estiatorio!
Located just steps away from Grand Central Station, Ammos Estiatorio serves a traditional Greek menu with an upscale authentic decor. We love it.
52 Vanderbilt Avenue New York, NY 10017 Tel: 212.922.9999 info@ammosny.com
Three haircuts by Edward Tricomi!
Legendary Warren-Tricomi Salons co-founder Edward Tricomi is known for demanding excellence in everything he does. Be it hair, fashion, or music – when Tricomi is involved, perfection isn’t just expected: it’s inevitable.The roots (no pun intended) of his renowned career began after a suggestion from his sister that he try cutting hair to supplement his income as a musician. Growing up, Edward read Vogue religiously, devouring and absorbing the art within it. Moreover, as the grandson of a fashion designer, he was always surrounded and inspired by the world of fashion. Decades later, Edward is perhaps the most iconic and influential hair historian of our era.
Warren-Tricomi prides itself on being more than just a hair and beauty salon. All stylists trained at Warren-Tricomi are required to study and become experts in not only styling, but also fashion history. It is fundamental to the Warren-Tricomi brand that this extensive knowledge and perspective is present in every single haircut given in their salons. Few other salons can also make this claim, in the same way that few other salons are perpetually and actively on the forefront of beauty and fashion in the way Warren-Tricomi has been for the last 25 years. This significance and influence is evident in many facets of Tricomi’s business, one of which is the fact that they do at least three fashion shows each season, all over the world.
Throughout his prolific career Edward has mentored many well-known stylists including Italo Gregorio, Patrick Melville and Ric Popino. He has worked with virtually every celebrity, including Barbara Streisand, Mick Jagger, Nicky and Paris Hilton, the Kardashians, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon. Edward is constantly garnering inspiration from the people he works with: models like Patti Hansen, makeup artists like Pat McGrath and photographers like Roxanne Lowit.
The legacy of Edward and the Warren-Tricomi Salons continue to be a driving force and influential cornerstone of both the beauty and fashion industries. Their cutting-edge techniques, coupled with their deep appreciation and understanding of history and those who have come before and inspired them, enables Edward’s business to be the embodiment of modern fashion and beauty; at once both trendsetting and classic. Yet despite his significant impact and illustrious, celebrated career one esteemed fashion photographer and devoted Warren-Tricomi customer calls Edward a “phenomenon and one of the most talented hair dressers in the world” passionate and devoted beauty pioneer and mogul Edward Tricomi will tell you he’s never worked a day in his life.
Two visits to Cosmopolitan Dental!
The Best Dentist in Manhattan & Official Dentist of Whom You Know:
30 E. 40th Suite 1001
(212) 683-1960
Dr. Garo Nazarian is a Mover and Shaker, and was the first featured: http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/01/movers-and-shakers-dr-garo-nazarian-of.html
Dr. Nazarian, a graduate of Boston College and Columbia Dental School, opened Cosmopolitan Dental in 2006 and has grown in practice into one of the top cosmetic and dental implant practices in New York City. Cosmopolitan Dental strives to surpass all patients' expectations by catering to your dental needs while providing the utmost professional results. Cosmopolitan Dental has been recognized by America's Top Dentists and has earned both the Patients' choice award and the Doctors' choice award. Dr. Garo Nazarian is a proud member of the New York State Dental Association, New York County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Cosmopolitan Dental loves to make you smile!
And a LENOVO THINKPAD!
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a US $62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
