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A DRAM GOOD TIME: InsideHook x The Balvenie

Photo: Travis W Keyes Photography

Known for its classy concoctions and intimate vibe, The Rickey did what the Rickey does best earlier this week: host one of New York’s most stylish crowds in partnership with men’s travel, fashion, and lifestyle destination InsideHook. The online platform treated its readers to a night with The Balvenie, a Scottish whisky distillery known for its award-winning spirits.

Kicking off with an hour of drinks & hors d’eouvres, custom Balvenie scotch cocktails circulated around the packed room with upbeat tunes passing through every velvet nook and past every sleek suit. The cozy, dim-lit vibe the Rickey is known for served as the perfect spot for the InsideHook crowd: sophisticated, fashion-forward, and always eager for a new adventure. In this case, that new adventure came about halfway through the night, when Balvenie brand ambassador Lorne Cousin led a guided scotch tasting.

To keep the party going, guests were provided with Balvenie tasting booklets with a section of scotch cocktail recipes to make at home. Want to be a part of the next tasting and cocktail hour? Keep up with us on our blog, as well as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, for food, beverage, and nightlife news and events. For more from InsideHook, visit their website.

Bon Appétit in January

This January, Dream Midtown and Dream Downtown‘s food and beverage scene has a lot to offer. Keep up with us on our blog and social media for updates on launch parties, new menu items, limited-time offers, and weekly parties and events. Cheers!

Last week, we kicked off an exciting new night coming to Dream Midtown every Tuesday evening. With all of the buzz around PHD Terrace’s Midwinter Night’s Dream installation (featured in Town & Country, USA Today, Forbes, BRIDES, and NBC New York to name a few…), we couldn’t help but create a winter-themed version of our favorite after-work party. Enter Cortina Edition, our latest happy hour inspired by life on the slopes and après ski.

Fan favorites introduced during our Midwinter Night’s Dream launch are making a return, like the S’mores Tini, Love Potion No. 9, and our warm, boozy gingerbread cookie skillet with rum-infused vanilla ice cream, as well as some new surprises. Come judge our latest treats for yourself, and don’t miss the chance to try your hand at our shot ski. Cortina Edition will take place every Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. To reserve your spot each week, email aperitivo@taogroup.com.

In addition to new specials at Dream Midtown, tonight marks our first-ever Taste of Bodega Negra at Dream Downtown, an exclusive culinary experience paired with a Don Julio tasting. The six-course tasting menu will exhibit food that highlights the flavors of Jalisco, Mexico. Seated in our private dining room in Bodega Negra, the intimate night will feature dishes from our chefs that have not yet been introduced to the public. Didn’t get your tickets this time around? Don’t worry, we have plenty more tricks up our sleeve for next month…

DREAM SPOTLIGHT: Natura Café

We’re celebrating one month of our newest spot, Natura Café.

While the one-stop-shop has been open since September, things are only getting bigger and better, with a fully fledged menu, new décor, and special events monthly. Not to mention our partnership with La Colombe, which has put coffee lovers over the edge (we can’t get enough!).

With a focus on California cuisine, the chefs have curated a menu that gives a healthy, tasty option for everyone. Already a fan favorite, our collection of toasts can serve as a go-to breakfast plate or a midday snack. The acai bowl is another light option (not to mention suuuper Instagrammable!). For those who want something heartier, our California burrito is filling and will keep you going all day long.

Not hungry? No problem. Stop in for a beer or glass of wine, or, if you live the freelancer life, come and work remotely from our café, complete with WiFi and charging stations. If you need somewhere to meet with co-workers, swing by to chat over coffee.

We treat our regulars with love, offering a loyalty card reward program. Stamp your card nine times, and you’ll get the tenth free. And hey, since you’re here, enjoy another coffee on us. Buy your first one, and the next time you come in, we’ve got you covered. Just screenshot this blog post and present it at the register, and we’ll brew up a special cup just for you (offer valid through 11/30/18).

Stay tuned and keep up with us on our website, Instagram, and Facebook page.

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