Brought to you by the Cafeteria guys, Delicatessen opens today and the downtown scensters are more than ecstatic. No longer will the have to go above 14th street to see and be seen, for now they have their own stylish haven with delicious food. Located at 54 Prince Street, Delicatessen is the new Nolita hotspot.

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I don’t think I have to say much, except I am getting this car imported the next chance I get. This is what they drive in Russia and 40 pounds of pure gold was used to make this particular car. Enjoy.

Tonight at the Royalton, champagne glasses will clink in honor of The Pink Agenda (TPA). Formerly known as Saving Second Base, TPA is “an organization of young professionals committed to raising money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.”

This event is hosted by:

• Designer Keith Lissner
• President of guestofaguest.com Rachelle Hruska
• Editor-in-Chief of Social Life Magazine Devorah Rose
• Bestselling Author Emily Griffin
• Founder and CEO of Fluidity Fitness Michelle Austin
• Founder and President of The Pink Agenda Marisa Renee Lee

Lissner will be showcasing his Fall 08 collection before it hits stores, Emily Griffin will be giving away her newest book “Love The One You’re With,” and Michelle Austin will be raffling away a fluidity machine to one fortunate guest.

People’s Revolution is producing the event and it is for a wonderful cause.  Check tomorrow for a wrap and intensive coverage on guestofaguest.com.

[image courtesy of sail-world.com]

I know my yacht was in dire need of a gimballed champagne holder. The Moët will never hit the deck again thanks to dutch company Bottler BV. The Bottler is made by hand and can be customized to match any interior. Prices begin at €5.000 and if you would like one feel free to contact Nathalie Beck, info@bottler.nl.

If you’re an unknown model, fashion designer, jewelry designer, or stylist longing for distinction in the fashion industry then this is your chance!

Jack + Bill is a pop-up fashion Public Relations company started within Porter Novelli, a PR firm whose client rolodex includes Gillette, Timberland, and South by Southwest.

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Edge*ny NOHO showcased over 65 designers Thursday night at their boutique on Bleecker street sponsored by Daily Candy. The show was predominantly jewelry designers with a dash of clothing designers mixed into the event; overflowing with shoppers who wanted that one-of-kind piece.

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[Photo courtesy of NY Mag]

Due to my early afternoon Monday, pre-second cup of coffee reading comprehension level, I almost had a heart attack when I read the following blurb from Grub Street today:

“A tipster tells us that Café Socialista has closed, and Armin Amiri confirms that Saturday was its final night.”
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[Photo courtesy of Urban Daddy]

Last night marked the opening of a new Latin restaurant, Macondo on the Lower East Side. The restaurant is named after the fictitious Colombian town in 1967’s magically realist novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. While I love Latin foods, I can’t help admitting the name alone naturally perked up my inner bookworm in addition to my taste buds. Read more »

[Photo courtesy of Evan W. Miller]

Rooftop bars are popping up all over Midtown and it can be hard figuring out where to spend $17 for a cocktail.  I mean you’re not really paying for the vodka and soda, you’re paying for the ambiance.  Instead of trekking all around midtown trying to figure out the 411 on the midtown scenes you can check out the Zagat guide to Cocktails in the Clouds.

More than 100 pages, including the cover, feature black models on this month’s pioneering issue of Italian Vogue.

Highly praised New York photographer Steven Meisel photographed beauties like Naomi Campbell, Iman, Pat Cleveland and Liya Kebede for July’s issue. The movement was sparked by the lack of black content and advertisements featuring black woman in high fashion magazines. Italian Vogue’s editor, Franca Sozzani, said her decision was influenced by Barack Obama’s success in the US presidential primaries. Read more »