As Hurricane Irene blows through these last days of August, we here at Tip of the Tongue have taken advantage of a quiet weekend to reflect on what’s happened over the whirlwind of 2011 and what’s coming up in the traditional dash to the Holidays.
There were a record number of weddings and gala events packed into the Spring like tulip bulbs in a window box. We made the rounds at our favorite venues like the Foundry, Studio 450 and Ramscale with return visits to Midtown Loft and Gary’s Loft, plus made our North Shore debut at both the Chelsea Mansion and the Vaderbilt Mansion. While both weddings were “flavored” with a bit of spring rain, they both affirmed how much we love getting out of the city and how many truly unique and magical gems Long Island has to offer. And speaking of gems, we also had the pleasure of working at the Queens Botanical Garden where we used their own garden carts to feature an array of specialty drinks like Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca, and Cucumber Ginger Coolers spiked with gin.
Recent months saw the marriage of two of our nearest and dearest employees, Allison Cooper and Keshon Morrow. Allison has been one of our Wedding Coordinators and Event Managers for years while Kehson has been a mentor of mixology and a great man to have behind a bar. If you happen to be at one of our events with them be sure to join us in wishing them the best for their years ahead.
Their wedding at Gary’s Loft was part of what we called “May Mania”, but it also introduced a new service style we’ve since used a number of times since; at Ramscale-North Studio, Galapagos and coming up at Glass Houses. It’s a little treat we can Tapas-Mobile. We might play with that name a bit more but the concept is solid. Unlike our customary Tapas style, the Mobile version has no station. Instead large platters of assorted menu items are brought to where guests naturally congregate. With no fixed tables or assigned seating, guests are free to settle in wherever they naturally wish and within a few moments service staff bring the food to them to sample, share and enjoy without having to get up to go in search of where the food is. We’ve seen the concept work very well in those particular spaces where traditional dining areas and stations just don’t fit as well. If you’re trying to break the mold, maybe this is an idea that could work for you.
Finally, the Tip of the Tongue finally has expanded a little bit. We’re very proud to welcome our son, Jacob Max Charles Fagan, born April 10th. He’s a most wonderful addition. And we’re also very proud to say that after 15 years together, Tip of the Tongue Owner Scott Fagan and Pastry Chef Eric McIntyre were able to celebrate their own wedding on August 4. Our thanks go out to all who have worked hard to support Marriage Equality here in New York and around the country. It always amused us just how many gays and lesbians work to make dream weddings come true, yet are denied the right to marry themselves. Our application for a wedding license was captured on film actually in a story done by NY1 News.
So, as the summer gasps its last and the seriousness of September descends upon us, we hope you’ll join us in a congratulatory toast to the many achievements of the seasons just passed and then enjoy a fortifying draught as we press on into the unknown of the seasons ahead, wishing all of us the best.
