Banana Republic 60% + plus an extra 15%

What a simply delightful afternoon! In a prelude to a Audrey Hepburn movie marathon along with some chilled champagne I decided to do some online shopping. Oh my, what a treat I discovered from a fave site, thriftychick blog, a simply not to be missed Banana Republic deal! Shop quickly and execute your order even quicker, things are selling out fastttttttttttttttttttt!

They are now offering am additional 15% off items that were already reduced 60% simply use code JANUARY to get the savings.

Malaga Restaurant: 15% off entire check

Malaga Restaurant: 15% off entire check
Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas
Category: Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, NYC

Distinguished by an extensive tapas selection, authentic Spanish cuisine and great Sangria, Malaga is an Upper East Side stand-out. The decor and atmosphere are classically Spanish, and neighborhood regulars rave about the tapas menu's empanadillas with either shrimp or chicken, the croquetas, as well as the delicious selection of paella, mariscado, veal and filet mignon entrees. Check out this new exclusive offer starting today (Jan 10th).

For more details and to get this great deal, click here

Guantanamera: 15% off entire check

Cuisine: Cuban
Category: Upscale Dining
Neighborhood: Midtown West/ Hell's Kitchen, NYC

This place is hot hot hot - with live music, great Cuban food, and even complimentary hand-rolled cigars rolled right at the restaurant! Patrons have high praise for the authentic Cuban dishes, especially the Ropa Vieja, shredded skirt steak braised in garlic sauce, and the Suckling Pig with cassava, as well as the traditional sides: Tamal Cubano (stone ground corn with pork), Fried Plantains, and Fried Cassava with cilantro sauce. Enjoy your favorite mojito - traditional, Mango, and Coconut, to name a few, and top it off with this hot new offer starting Jan 10th only on DiningFever (click below).

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DIVA NIGHTS @ 60 Thompson - Tuesday Jan 23rd

It takes one to know one. My good friend and founder of Social Diva is hosting quite a divine book/dinner party. See delicious details below

DIVA NIGHTS @ 60 Thompson - Tuesday Jan 23rd


Jen Schefft hosts Diva Nights! Divas, you remember Jen Schefft! She was featured on both the "The Bachelor" and the "The Bachelorette.” She won the hearts of three different men in those two shows and then realized none of them were right for her. As a true diva, she decided to stay single and she has now written the book about it: Better Single than Sorry (published by William Morrow). So, in true Diva style, we are celebrating the launch of the book!

Diva-tinis will be brought to you by p.i.n.k. Vodka and POM Wonderful. And there's more.. the first 50 Social Divas will get a free signed copy of Jen's book! Don't miss the chance to mix it up with your friends and get your party on, diva-style.

The action goes down at your hot spot Thom Bar at 60 Thompson Street NYC, Tuesday January 23rd, 7pm - late o'clock; cocktails will be served 7pm-8:30pm, followed by Dinner at 9pm. For directions log on to: http://www.60thompson.com/. Tuesday is the new Thursday! What better excuse could there be for good food, great conversation, and tasty potent cocktails... to get you through the rest of the week!

And remember, this party is not just for the gals... bring it on, guys, and forward this email to all of your friends!

RSVP NOW. The Cocktail party is totally FREE. Books will be for sale and if you would like to stay for dinner at Kittichai the price is $100 (which includes a prix fixe meal, tax, tip, and wine—what could be better than that?). But you should RSVP NOW because space is limited!
http://www.whoscoming.com/socialdiva/DIVANIGHTSJan07.html

This Diva-worthy event is brought to you by:
60 Thompson, pi.n.k. Vodka, POM Wonderful, William Morrow and of course Social Diva!

Washington Heights is long overdue for its own musical/Broadway show/theater spectacular (so who cares if it is off off Broadway). I am eagerly and impatiently waiting for the curtain to go up later this week, and I will be reporting back with my review. And -- hope against hope -- Dorka's salon on Dyckman street -- a famous and favorite Heights salon from my (not all that distant) youth, where I used to revel in my Dominican-ness while sitting for hooooourss waiting to get my hair done-- will play a prominent role.



In the Heights (Off-Broadway)
37 Arts Theatre
450 West 37th Street
When:
Tuesday-Friday - 8PM
Saturday - 2PM & 8PM
Sunday - 2PM & 7PM
January 9, 2007 - February 8, 2007


Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream…and what it means to be home In the Heights.


In the Heights is a new musical about three days in the life of Washington Heights, a vibrant and tight-knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan. It's a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Created by a team of New York's freshest young talents, In the Heights is the tale of a community at a crossroads.
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Show.aspx?si=540419

Nuevo Arte: Colección Tequila Don Julio

Colección Tequila Don Julio

JANUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 3, 2007
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 11 from 7 - 9 PM
White Box
525 West 26th Street
New York, NY

Nuevo Arte: Colección Tequila Don Julio, a national traveling exhibition.

A showcase of innovative works by contemporary Mexican and Mexican-American artists.

Artists:
Ray Abeyta / Tania Candiani / Caleb Duarte / Camille Rose Garcia / Dr. Larka / Michael Hernandez de Luna / Franco Mondini-Ruiz / Julio Morales / Tatiana Parcero /Viva Paredes / Marcos Ramirez ERRE / Jorge Rojas / Betsabeé Romero / Arturo Romo / Taka / Einar & Jamex de la Torre /

White Box
525 West 26th Street
New York, NY

It took a Spanish design house to create a masterpiece, and i give you, Balenciaga!

The Spanish design house Balenciaga, headed by creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere has just introduced four new handbags. All in winter white and slightly oversized. They are perfect, absolutely unequivocally perfect! The Coffre-Fort, Whistle, Giant and the Matelasse are all visions in white. So wonderful is this collection there is a video to showcase them each in all of their glory at Balenciaga