[I originally wrote this post for the beyond fabulous Savvy Host Blog, a must visit for all lovers of cocktails and entertaining.] Unless you are like Auntie and I, who run our own Speak Easy, (no address given. So please don’t ask), the theme of 1920s is so done. But what’s sexy right now? An [...]

Everyone knows the basic travel tips: roll your clothes when packing, use curbside check-in, but do you know how to travel the SpeakEasy way? When I am not obsessed with cocktails and the arts, I am working in film production as a Cinematographer. I travel a lot. Especially overseas. Add these simple tips to your [...]

I always have a reason to celebrate. If you’ve read my How to Throw a Party post, you’ll notice what a fan I am of a party themes and in turn, drinks, invites, costumes, food selection to support the theme. I think it makes the event more fun. Silly? Very. But more likely to get [...]

As I’m sure you are aware, I am obsessed with the Speak Easy. Even chewing on following my own tips on How to Throw a SpeakEasy Party for my upcoming birthday (full disclosure: I’m also considering a “Soul Train” theme. Good job Kevin!) And dare I say, if I got married? Might even be the [...]

First, let’s get this out of the way: I want one. I want an Oscar. So any witty banter about the value of the event, recognition of the injustice of the Oscar sweep & the network’s only hope for higher ratings or jibes about “next there will be 20 films up for Best Picture” are [...]

One of the greatest highlights of 2009 was meeting the Queen…Queen Esther that is. She and I were introduced by one of the finest, intelligent filmmakers I have yet to meet (Yea – that’s her being loud at the beginning of the Joe’s Pub clip – see video below) and clicked instantly. In true Auntie [...]

Today is your lucky day. At my speakeasy (not that there was one, hypothetically only of course), patrons were not allowed to disclose the address (not that it existed) nor take photographs of the goings-on nor even blog about the experience (what experience? ….exactly). However, I recently attended a newly created SpeakEasy in Bed Stuy, [...]

I am truly fascinated by all things hidden in New York, subversive in New York and historical in New York. Thus my love of the Speak Easy. I was just rummaging online and came across this blog Lost City and their article on Chumley’s, the famed Speak Easy at 86 Bedford. It’s a wonderful read [...]

This is an idea Auntie would definitely approve of. The Ted Allen and Amy Sedaris Supper Club. I found out about it through a friend on Facebook and loved the concept (of course). In a nutshell a group of local chefs prepare dinner for 8 guests in Fort Greene, Bklyn. For only $25. Awesome. This [...]

I keep getting requests for this specific information, and really, its like asking “how do I join the mafia”. If you know someone, you’re “in”. If you don’t know someone, you do what you see in the movies. Since “Auntie Carrie” is all about education, a stiff drink and a side hustle, I will share [...]