TEALEAVES' The Garden of Secrets Project Wins Honorable Mention in Fast Company 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
Today, master tea blender TEALEAVES announces its selection by Fast Company as an Honoree in their 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards in two categories: Education and Creativity. The project, The Garden of Secrets, is a philanthropic exploration between TEALEAVES, the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and 18 other non-governmental institutions, universities, and foundations. Created with a mission to empower environmental stewardship through impactful design, The Garden of Secrets is an open source learning library featuring plants - the planet's earliest designers - as the teacher. Through the exploration, visitors unearth the 'idea seed bank': a multi-media library comprised of expert insights and case studies providing inspiration for your own world changing idea, and the resources to begin enacting meaningful change through sustainable design. Now in its fourth year, Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards honor the businesses, policies, projects and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to flattening the curve when it comes to the climate crisis, social injustice, or economic inequality. As evidenced by the current global landscape of public health, the interconnectivity across all corners of the world is at a height never seen before. Advocating for biodiversity through biomimicry, The Garden of Secrets showcases botanical gardens as essential resources in the changing outlook of our modern ecosystems. 'We want to help create a movement and demonstrate that any organization - whether it be from tea to technology - can adopt biomimetic methods to play their part to make the world more sustainable. Biomimicry offers a means to solve problems baked into the solution, instead of serving as a band-aid. Our unified goal is to blend our mutual love for plants and botanicals with biomimetic design to attract newfound interest in the plants that we take for granted,' says TEALEAVES CEO, Lana Sutherland. This project is brought to life with the The Garden of Secrets Documentary, a refreshingly optimistic outlook aimed to inspire solutions to the climate crisis in this divisive time. The film features leading botanists, biologists, architects, activists and designers, recounting brief anthologies of brilliant inventions brought to life through plant-based biomimicry - be it solutions for water conservation in drought, or solar sails for interplanetary travel. Tackling the complex challenges facing the modern world, The Garden of Secrets demonstrates how the wonders of nature - perfected through millions of years of evolutionary trial and error - lend themselves to inspire brilliant, world changing, solutions. 'As a David amongst Goliaths, we are proof that even a small company can make a big difference.' - Lana Sutherland, TEALEAVES Co-Founder and CEO The 2020 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Vancouver to Singapore to Tel Aviv. A panel of eminent judges selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 3,000 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, and more. TEALEAVES is spotlighted alongside the other recipients of the 2020 World Changing Ideas awards in the May/June issue of Fast Company magazine, which will be on newsstands May 5. About the World Changing Ideas Awards World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company's major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact. With a goal of awarding ingenuity and fostering innovation, Fast Company draws attention to ideas with great potential and helps them expand their reach to inspire more people to start working on solving the problems that affect us all. About TEALEAVES Established in 1994, TEALEAVES is one of the very few tea blenders in the world, known for crafting the highest quality teas in small batches by hand. TEALEAVES strives for perfection, driven by the never-ending quest to make the perfect cup of tea. With the philosophy of inspiring creativity and connections through the art of blending, TEALEAVES has gripped the hearts and minds of five-star hotels and Michelin Star chefs, worldwide, as their tea brand of choice for over two decades. With a unified goal of inspiring connections and creativity, TEALEAVES blends techniques, stories, people, companies and ideas to understand and tackle global issues. To learn more about the work that TEALEAVES is doing to promote awareness and enact change, visit: https://www.tealeaves.com/pages/our-ethos.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
Today, master tea blender TEALEAVES announces its selection by Fast Company as an Honoree in their 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards in two categories: Education and Creativity. The project, The Garden of Secrets, is a philanthropic exploration between TEALEAVES, the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and 18 other non-governmental institutions, universities, and foundations. Created with a mission to empower environmental stewardship through impactful design, The Garden of Secrets is an open source learning library featuring plants - the planet's earliest designers - as the teacher. Through the exploration, visitors unearth the 'idea seed bank': a multi-media library comprised of expert insights and case studies providing inspiration for your own world changing idea, and the resources to begin enacting meaningful change through sustainable design. Now in its fourth year, Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards honor the businesses, policies, projects and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to flattening the curve when it comes to the climate crisis, social injustice, or economic inequality. As evidenced by the current global landscape of public health, the interconnectivity across all corners of the world is at a height never seen before. Advocating for biodiversity through biomimicry, The Garden of Secrets showcases botanical gardens as essential resources in the changing outlook of our modern ecosystems. 'We want to help create a movement and demonstrate that any organization - whether it be from tea to technology - can adopt biomimetic methods to play their part to make the world more sustainable. Biomimicry offers a means to solve problems baked into the solution, instead of serving as a band-aid. Our unified goal is to blend our mutual love for plants and botanicals with biomimetic design to attract newfound interest in the plants that we take for granted,' says TEALEAVES CEO, Lana Sutherland. This project is brought to life with the The Garden of Secrets Documentary, a refreshingly optimistic outlook aimed to inspire solutions to the climate crisis in this divisive time. The film features leading botanists, biologists, architects, activists and designers, recounting brief anthologies of brilliant inventions brought to life through plant-based biomimicry - be it solutions for water conservation in drought, or solar sails for interplanetary travel. Tackling the complex challenges facing the modern world, The Garden of Secrets demonstrates how the wonders of nature - perfected through millions of years of evolutionary trial and error - lend themselves to inspire brilliant, world changing, solutions. 'As a David amongst Goliaths, we are proof that even a small company can make a big difference.' - Lana Sutherland, TEALEAVES Co-Founder and CEO The 2020 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Vancouver to Singapore to Tel Aviv. A panel of eminent judges selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 3,000 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, and more. TEALEAVES is spotlighted alongside the other recipients of the 2020 World Changing Ideas awards in the May/June issue of Fast Company magazine, which will be on newsstands May 5. About the World Changing Ideas Awards World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company's major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact. With a goal of awarding ingenuity and fostering innovation, Fast Company draws attention to ideas with great potential and helps them expand their reach to inspire more people to start working on solving the problems that affect us all. About TEALEAVES Established in 1994, TEALEAVES is one of the very few tea blenders in the world, known for crafting the highest quality teas in small batches by hand. TEALEAVES strives for perfection, driven by the never-ending quest to make the perfect cup of tea. With the philosophy of inspiring creativity and connections through the art of blending, TEALEAVES has gripped the hearts and minds of five-star hotels and Michelin Star chefs, worldwide, as their tea brand of choice for over two decades. With a unified goal of inspiring connections and creativity, TEALEAVES blends techniques, stories, people, companies and ideas to understand and tackle global issues. To learn more about the work that TEALEAVES is doing to promote awareness and enact change, visit: https://www.tealeaves.com/pages/our-ethos.
Law Firm Gives $500 Daily to Local Essential Workers
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed the social and economic landscape of Arizona. To recognize and show appreciation for the effort of essential workers to keep Arizona running and healthy, local law firm Phillips Law Group will reward one Arizona essential worker with $500 every day from May 10 through June 9. Community members can nominate any essential worker (as defined by the state of Arizona) for this prize by submitting the worker's name, employer, and photograph through the campaign's webpage. Beginning on May 10 and continuing every day through June 9, one worker will be selected by random drawing and rewarded with a $500 prize. Winners will be announced on the Phillips Law Group Facebook page. Furthermore, their names and photos will be posted on the campaign webpage in recognition of the work they've done for their fellow Arizonans. "Every day, thousands of people face the COVID-19 pandemic to help Arizonans. They are called essential workers - we call them heroes. We can't do enough to pay these heroes back,' said the firm about their reasons for launching this appreciation campaign. 'For 27 years, Phillips Law Group has fought for more than 155,000 Arizonans who have been injured through no fault of their own. We salute every essential worker who selflessly fights for us.' For more information about the $500 Daily Giveaway and how to nominate an essential worker, visit http://phillipslaw.communitygiveaways.com. About the Contest Sponsor, Phillips Law Group Phillips Law Group is an A+ rated Better Business Bureau-accredited law firm specializing in personal injury and consumer law. Based out of Phoenix, Arizona with secondary offices in Mesa and Tucson, Phillips Law Group offers free consultations to accident and injury victims across the state. Phillips Law Group and the Phillips & Associates' firms have recovered more than $750 million for injury victims. For more information about Phillips Law Group, visit www.phillipslaw.com.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed the social and economic landscape of Arizona. To recognize and show appreciation for the effort of essential workers to keep Arizona running and healthy, local law firm Phillips Law Group will reward one Arizona essential worker with $500 every day from May 10 through June 9. Community members can nominate any essential worker (as defined by the state of Arizona) for this prize by submitting the worker's name, employer, and photograph through the campaign's webpage. Beginning on May 10 and continuing every day through June 9, one worker will be selected by random drawing and rewarded with a $500 prize. Winners will be announced on the Phillips Law Group Facebook page. Furthermore, their names and photos will be posted on the campaign webpage in recognition of the work they've done for their fellow Arizonans. "Every day, thousands of people face the COVID-19 pandemic to help Arizonans. They are called essential workers - we call them heroes. We can't do enough to pay these heroes back,' said the firm about their reasons for launching this appreciation campaign. 'For 27 years, Phillips Law Group has fought for more than 155,000 Arizonans who have been injured through no fault of their own. We salute every essential worker who selflessly fights for us.' For more information about the $500 Daily Giveaway and how to nominate an essential worker, visit http://phillipslaw.communitygiveaways.com. About the Contest Sponsor, Phillips Law Group Phillips Law Group is an A+ rated Better Business Bureau-accredited law firm specializing in personal injury and consumer law. Based out of Phoenix, Arizona with secondary offices in Mesa and Tucson, Phillips Law Group offers free consultations to accident and injury victims across the state. Phillips Law Group and the Phillips & Associates' firms have recovered more than $750 million for injury victims. For more information about Phillips Law Group, visit www.phillipslaw.com.
Seagram's Releases New and Improved SEAGRAM'S SWEET TEA VODKA
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2020
Seagram's, distillers of quality and tradition since 1857, today announces the release of a new and improved recipe and label for Seagram's Sweet Tea Vodka.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2020
Seagram's, distillers of quality and tradition since 1857, today announces the release of a new and improved recipe and label for Seagram's Sweet Tea Vodka.
Winery Raises Over $8K for Neighboring Businesses
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2020
Roselle Main Street is a quaint, suburban downtown featuring almost all mom and pop shops. When COVID 19 made it nearly impossible for some businesses to even be open, Lynfred Winery, Roselle's anchor in downtown, decided to help their neighbors. 'Within the first week of shelter in place orders we started thinking of ways to help our local businesses,' says Lynfred's marketing director, Christina Anderson-Heller. The winery regularly raises money for charity, donating every month to a local "Charity of the Month." 'We make wine, so let's sell some wine and donate the proceeds,' said Lynfred general manager, Andres Basso. That's exactly what they did. By April 1 the "Relief for Roselle" package was for sale on the winery's website. The Relief for Roselle wine package included four wines, including a reserve red and a rose' (for Roselle) at a nearly 50 percent discount. The winery customers flocked to the deal and by the end of the month the charity wine package sales came in at just under $9000. Lynfred Winery is presenting four checks, in the amounts of $2200 each, to Little Red Ribbon, Jen's Art, Gifts & Books, Juice & Berry and Bella Capelli Salon & Spa, all located on Roselle Main Street. 'We are beyond grateful for the support of Lynfred and the Roselle community,' says Jen Fisher, owner of Jen's Art, Gifts & Books. Basso, in reply says, 'In these times it is more important than ever to shop local and support our family-run businesses.' Roselle Mayor Andy Maglio added, 'Once again, Lynfred Winery proves to be an outstanding and generous business to the Village of Roselle. Their selfless act of raising money for their fellow business partners is an example of their commitment to the success of our town. On behalf of myself, the Village Board, and the residents, we are grateful to Lynfred Winery for their continuing support to Roselle. I applaud Lynfred Winery's continued success and encourage all in our community to recognize the support they provide to our local economy.' Lynfred Winery is the oldest and largest, continuously operating, family winery in Illinois, producing over 70 varietals and 30,000 cases of fine wine per year. Since 1979 Lynfred Winery has offered guests the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine and luxurious lodging. Lynfred is truly one of Chicago's most unique attractions and features additional tasting rooms in Wheaton, Naperville and Wheeling. 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle, IL 60172.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2020
Roselle Main Street is a quaint, suburban downtown featuring almost all mom and pop shops. When COVID 19 made it nearly impossible for some businesses to even be open, Lynfred Winery, Roselle's anchor in downtown, decided to help their neighbors. 'Within the first week of shelter in place orders we started thinking of ways to help our local businesses,' says Lynfred's marketing director, Christina Anderson-Heller. The winery regularly raises money for charity, donating every month to a local "Charity of the Month." 'We make wine, so let's sell some wine and donate the proceeds,' said Lynfred general manager, Andres Basso. That's exactly what they did. By April 1 the "Relief for Roselle" package was for sale on the winery's website. The Relief for Roselle wine package included four wines, including a reserve red and a rose' (for Roselle) at a nearly 50 percent discount. The winery customers flocked to the deal and by the end of the month the charity wine package sales came in at just under $9000. Lynfred Winery is presenting four checks, in the amounts of $2200 each, to Little Red Ribbon, Jen's Art, Gifts & Books, Juice & Berry and Bella Capelli Salon & Spa, all located on Roselle Main Street. 'We are beyond grateful for the support of Lynfred and the Roselle community,' says Jen Fisher, owner of Jen's Art, Gifts & Books. Basso, in reply says, 'In these times it is more important than ever to shop local and support our family-run businesses.' Roselle Mayor Andy Maglio added, 'Once again, Lynfred Winery proves to be an outstanding and generous business to the Village of Roselle. Their selfless act of raising money for their fellow business partners is an example of their commitment to the success of our town. On behalf of myself, the Village Board, and the residents, we are grateful to Lynfred Winery for their continuing support to Roselle. I applaud Lynfred Winery's continued success and encourage all in our community to recognize the support they provide to our local economy.' Lynfred Winery is the oldest and largest, continuously operating, family winery in Illinois, producing over 70 varietals and 30,000 cases of fine wine per year. Since 1979 Lynfred Winery has offered guests the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine and luxurious lodging. Lynfred is truly one of Chicago's most unique attractions and features additional tasting rooms in Wheaton, Naperville and Wheeling. 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle, IL 60172.
NYFTA Launches Frontline Food Trucks COVID-19 Relief Program for New York Health Care Workers
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
Since April 1, the New York Food Truck Association has dispatched several of its best food trucks to hand out thousands of free servings of coffee, snacks, and nutritional meals to the health care workers on the frontline of COVID-19 at NYU Langone Hospital, as part of a larger initiative run by NYFTA called Frontline Food Trucks.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
Since April 1, the New York Food Truck Association has dispatched several of its best food trucks to hand out thousands of free servings of coffee, snacks, and nutritional meals to the health care workers on the frontline of COVID-19 at NYU Langone Hospital, as part of a larger initiative run by NYFTA called Frontline Food Trucks.
ACTIVIA and Jade Roper Partner for Instagram Giveaway
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
To give mom the simple gift of taking something off their ever-expanding plate, Activia is partnering up with Bachelor alum, Jade Roper for an Instagram giveaway, gifting over $22,000 to moms across the country to cover their next round of groceries.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
To give mom the simple gift of taking something off their ever-expanding plate, Activia is partnering up with Bachelor alum, Jade Roper for an Instagram giveaway, gifting over $22,000 to moms across the country to cover their next round of groceries.
Meet Restaurateur Turgut Balikci of BELLA LUNA on the Upper West Side
by Marina Kennedy - May 08, 2020
Meet Turget Balikci who founded Bella Luna in 1988. The Turkish restaurateur has successfully developed 20 European-influenced and Mediterranean-inspired restaurants including the former Diva on West Broadway and his acclaimed Upper West Side Mediterranean spot, Bodrum.
by Marina Kennedy - May 08, 2020
Meet Turget Balikci who founded Bella Luna in 1988. The Turkish restaurateur has successfully developed 20 European-influenced and Mediterranean-inspired restaurants including the former Diva on West Broadway and his acclaimed Upper West Side Mediterranean spot, Bodrum.
L'ARTE DELLA PASTICERRIA in Ramsey, NJ Offers Mother's Day Specials
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
For any last minute Mother's Day planning, L'Arte della Pasticerria, located in Ramsey N.J., is happy to offer delicious pastries, cakes and even DIY cookie and pizza kits that are perfect for Mom's special day.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
For any last minute Mother's Day planning, L'Arte della Pasticerria, located in Ramsey N.J., is happy to offer delicious pastries, cakes and even DIY cookie and pizza kits that are perfect for Mom's special day.
RAS PLANT BASED in Crown Heights Offers Pickup and Delivery
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Ras Plant Based, the first organic, locally sourced Ethiopian restaurant in Crown Heights officially started pickup and delivery service. It is the first organic, locally sourced Ethiopian restaurant that opened in Crown Heights on March 7th.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Ras Plant Based, the first organic, locally sourced Ethiopian restaurant in Crown Heights officially started pickup and delivery service. It is the first organic, locally sourced Ethiopian restaurant that opened in Crown Heights on March 7th.
JUNIOR'S RESTAURANT Delivers Cheesecakes to Brooklyn Hospital
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Third Generation Owner of Junior's Restaurant, Alan Rosen and his team visited Brooklyn Hospital on Tuesday, May 5th at 3:00 PM - where together they delivered 250 Junior's cheesecakes to hospital workers on the front lines. The hospital is located at 121 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Third Generation Owner of Junior's Restaurant, Alan Rosen and his team visited Brooklyn Hospital on Tuesday, May 5th at 3:00 PM - where together they delivered 250 Junior's cheesecakes to hospital workers on the front lines. The hospital is located at 121 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn.
The Cassata Family Donates 1000 N95 Facemasks, 100 Meals and $15,000 to Huntington Hospital
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
On Tuesday May 5, 2020 Rosario S. Cassata, President and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation along with his wife Carolyn, made a donation to Huntington Hospital of 1000 N95 face masks to the medical personnel, provided 100 meals from NY Panini to the employees and staff, and made a monetary donation of $15,000 dedicated to his personal doctor, Dr. Chandok. Huntington, New York has been extremely hard hit by COVID-19 and the entire Staff of Huntington Hospital has been on the front lines defending and fighting the coronavirus battle every day. Mr. Cassata said, 'I have always had a passion to help those in need but there are times to reward those that stand out and risk their lives to help those in need.' Mr. Cassata thanked the Huntington Hospital Staff, Nurses and Doctors and all those Frontline Workers, 'Thank You from the bottom of my heart you are truly our real-life Heroes.' In attendance was Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone NY, State Assemblyman Steve Stern, Dr. Fitterman, Executive Officer, Keith Friedlander, Chairman of the Board and Dr. Grosso, Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Chandok. Also, in attendance was Father Racos from St. Elizabeth Church of Huntington who delivered a blessing to the Staff, Nurses and Doctors and Patients. The Cassata Foundation is a family owned Not for Profit 501c Charitable Foundation which supports many local and national organizations, while personally providing donations and grants to those, especially children and young adults who may be less fortunate than others and helps them financially, academically and or with their general well-being.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
On Tuesday May 5, 2020 Rosario S. Cassata, President and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation along with his wife Carolyn, made a donation to Huntington Hospital of 1000 N95 face masks to the medical personnel, provided 100 meals from NY Panini to the employees and staff, and made a monetary donation of $15,000 dedicated to his personal doctor, Dr. Chandok. Huntington, New York has been extremely hard hit by COVID-19 and the entire Staff of Huntington Hospital has been on the front lines defending and fighting the coronavirus battle every day. Mr. Cassata said, 'I have always had a passion to help those in need but there are times to reward those that stand out and risk their lives to help those in need.' Mr. Cassata thanked the Huntington Hospital Staff, Nurses and Doctors and all those Frontline Workers, 'Thank You from the bottom of my heart you are truly our real-life Heroes.' In attendance was Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone NY, State Assemblyman Steve Stern, Dr. Fitterman, Executive Officer, Keith Friedlander, Chairman of the Board and Dr. Grosso, Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Chandok. Also, in attendance was Father Racos from St. Elizabeth Church of Huntington who delivered a blessing to the Staff, Nurses and Doctors and Patients. The Cassata Foundation is a family owned Not for Profit 501c Charitable Foundation which supports many local and national organizations, while personally providing donations and grants to those, especially children and young adults who may be less fortunate than others and helps them financially, academically and or with their general well-being.
Speakeasy Co. Raising Spirits by Providing Alcohol Brands Direct Distribution Nationwide
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
During a strange time throughout the world, we naturally gravitate to the biggest comforts in life. For many Americans, this is a smooth glass of whiskey, sipping on red wine or a stirred cocktail. Speakeasy Co. connects local alcohol brands around the country by providing its partners with warehousing, e-commerce website integrations and fulfillment. With in-store accessibility being profoundly limited, Speakeasy offers alcohol brands, including distilleries, wineries and breweries the solution of shipping directly to a doorstep. As a Speakeasy partner, customers can shop local from anywhere in the country with $100 off the first monthly subscription. Speakeasy Co., headquartered in San Diego, CA, was first launched in 2015 as a craft cocktail subscription box service, but has always highlighted the importance of the true main ingredient. Distilleries quickly educated Speakeasy on the challenges of the three-tier system and how their growth was significantly hindered, especially as online alcohol sales increased, but most alcohol company's means of distributing product was minimal and limited. 'By challenging ourselves to think of creative solutions to fuel growth, continuing to learn and innovate, Speakeasy eventually pivoted to the direct-to-consumer platform that we offer today,' explained Josh Jacobs, Founder and CEO. He continues, 'We launched the first partner on the platform in February 2018. Our current mission is to empower brands to own their own growth and provide an unparalleled opportunity to scale their business while remaining three-tier compliant.' Currently with on-premise shutdowns of many locations, Speakeasy hopes to be a lifeline to partners to bridge the gap back to normalcy. As all companies, Speakeasy is taking every precaution by following strict social distancing, as well as mask and glove protection mandates. With Speakeasy, there will be no disruptions to services and are happy to help every partner navigate these trying times. When a partner first joins Speakeasy, a brand is configured with a shopping cart that seamlessly integrates within their website for customers to checkout as if purchasing directly from the brand. The company then has access to all of the tools, capabilities, and analytics of selling direct-to-consumer, as if the shopping cart was truly an extension of their site. Speakeasy also provides website setup and design for companies looking to maximize their services. While appearing native to a brand's website, the finances will always flow through three-tiers to ensure compliance at every level. The Speakeasy Co. customer service team then ensures orders arrive safe and sound at front doors across the country. Speakeasy is based in sunny San Diego where all orders are currently being monitored. Visit the Speakeasy Co. website at www.speakeasyco.com for more information on how to become a partner and for all services offered. Speakeasy is brewing up an exciting expansion of services planned to launch Summer 2020 to continue to help those struggling through these times, so stay tuned for more company news and updates.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
During a strange time throughout the world, we naturally gravitate to the biggest comforts in life. For many Americans, this is a smooth glass of whiskey, sipping on red wine or a stirred cocktail. Speakeasy Co. connects local alcohol brands around the country by providing its partners with warehousing, e-commerce website integrations and fulfillment. With in-store accessibility being profoundly limited, Speakeasy offers alcohol brands, including distilleries, wineries and breweries the solution of shipping directly to a doorstep. As a Speakeasy partner, customers can shop local from anywhere in the country with $100 off the first monthly subscription. Speakeasy Co., headquartered in San Diego, CA, was first launched in 2015 as a craft cocktail subscription box service, but has always highlighted the importance of the true main ingredient. Distilleries quickly educated Speakeasy on the challenges of the three-tier system and how their growth was significantly hindered, especially as online alcohol sales increased, but most alcohol company's means of distributing product was minimal and limited. 'By challenging ourselves to think of creative solutions to fuel growth, continuing to learn and innovate, Speakeasy eventually pivoted to the direct-to-consumer platform that we offer today,' explained Josh Jacobs, Founder and CEO. He continues, 'We launched the first partner on the platform in February 2018. Our current mission is to empower brands to own their own growth and provide an unparalleled opportunity to scale their business while remaining three-tier compliant.' Currently with on-premise shutdowns of many locations, Speakeasy hopes to be a lifeline to partners to bridge the gap back to normalcy. As all companies, Speakeasy is taking every precaution by following strict social distancing, as well as mask and glove protection mandates. With Speakeasy, there will be no disruptions to services and are happy to help every partner navigate these trying times. When a partner first joins Speakeasy, a brand is configured with a shopping cart that seamlessly integrates within their website for customers to checkout as if purchasing directly from the brand. The company then has access to all of the tools, capabilities, and analytics of selling direct-to-consumer, as if the shopping cart was truly an extension of their site. Speakeasy also provides website setup and design for companies looking to maximize their services. While appearing native to a brand's website, the finances will always flow through three-tiers to ensure compliance at every level. The Speakeasy Co. customer service team then ensures orders arrive safe and sound at front doors across the country. Speakeasy is based in sunny San Diego where all orders are currently being monitored. Visit the Speakeasy Co. website at www.speakeasyco.com for more information on how to become a partner and for all services offered. Speakeasy is brewing up an exciting expansion of services planned to launch Summer 2020 to continue to help those struggling through these times, so stay tuned for more company news and updates.
Experience AMARO and Enjoy Easy Recipes with the Italian Liqueur
by Marina Kennedy - May 06, 2020
As you spend time at home, travel through Italy's Amaro-producing regions with a special tasting.
by Marina Kennedy - May 06, 2020
As you spend time at home, travel through Italy's Amaro-producing regions with a special tasting.
Brunch at Home in NYC With BEYOND SUSHI and HOLE IN THE WALL
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Brunch season is both year-round and around the clock now. While we can't go out to our favorite spots to indulge in mimosas and avocado toast, Beyond Sushi and Hole in the Wall help you achieve your #BrunchGoals at home.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Brunch season is both year-round and around the clock now. While we can't go out to our favorite spots to indulge in mimosas and avocado toast, Beyond Sushi and Hole in the Wall help you achieve your #BrunchGoals at home.
Top NJ RESTAURANTS Offer Mother's Day To-Go
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Our New Jersey readers will like to know about the menus for Mother's Day that you can enjoy or gift to the special women in your life. With shopping so difficult these days, to-go options are extra appealing. We suggest you make your orders well in advance. This variety of fine choices couldn't be better.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Our New Jersey readers will like to know about the menus for Mother's Day that you can enjoy or gift to the special women in your life. With shopping so difficult these days, to-go options are extra appealing. We suggest you make your orders well in advance. This variety of fine choices couldn't be better.
POINT REYES FARMSTEAD CHEESE COMPANY Supports California Association of Food Banks
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Throughout the month of May, every wedge of cheese purchased at www.pointreyescheese.com will generate a donation of an equal wedge to the California Association of Food Banks.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Throughout the month of May, every wedge of cheese purchased at www.pointreyescheese.com will generate a donation of an equal wedge to the California Association of Food Banks.
NEW JERSEY WINES Available for Shipping and Pick Up
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
While the pandemic may alter travel schedules this year in New Jersey preventing many from visiting mom, grandma and other family members on Mother's Day, you can still toast them with NJ wine.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
While the pandemic may alter travel schedules this year in New Jersey preventing many from visiting mom, grandma and other family members on Mother's Day, you can still toast them with NJ wine.
CARMINE'S and VIRGIL'S REAL BBQ Announce Mother's Day Feasts and Carmine's Sauce Sale
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Mother's Day will look a little different this year, but mom still deserves a feast! Carmine's and sister restaurant Virgil's Real BBQ are offering two family-style feasts that each feed four to six people for $145.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Mother's Day will look a little different this year, but mom still deserves a feast! Carmine's and sister restaurant Virgil's Real BBQ are offering two family-style feasts that each feed four to six people for $145.
WAGAMAMA Launches “Wok from Home” – A Free Video Cookery Guide
by Marina Kennedy - May 04, 2020
Since the lockdown and tightened restrictions to combat COVID-19, the nation has looked to home cooking for family meals. wagamama has launched 'wok from home,' free online pan asian cookery lessons presented by wagamama's much loved executive chef, Steve Mangleshot.
by Marina Kennedy - May 04, 2020
Since the lockdown and tightened restrictions to combat COVID-19, the nation has looked to home cooking for family meals. wagamama has launched 'wok from home,' free online pan asian cookery lessons presented by wagamama's much loved executive chef, Steve Mangleshot.
Hollywood Influencers Join Uplive Donation of 50,000 Masks
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2020
With the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, our medical, law enforcement, retail, grocery and all essential workers are in an increasingly urgent need of masks. Even as we go back to work, social distancing and masks will be an important part of our lives to keep the disease in check. Influencers include Hollywood star Jamie Kennedy, a well-known American stand-up comedian, television producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for playing Randy Meeks in the Scream franchise and playing various characters in The Jamie Kennedy Experiment on The WB. Jamie Kennedy was introduced to Uplive through a freestyle rapper: Chris La Vrar who was on America's Got Talent and a local comedian celebrity Jimmy Shin, who are both Uplive hosts as well. Former WWE champion Matt Morgan, current mayor of Longwood, is also a strong advocate; He strongly recommended his followers download Uplive to become a host as well, to give them an opportunity to connect with the world while making additional income and making impact. Other influencers include: Jon Klaason @jonklassen, Mackenziesol @mackenziesol, Joey Luthman @joeyluthman, Elise Luthman @eliseluthman and more. Their donations will be streamed live on Uplive and shared with their fans on social media. Uplive is inviting more influencers to join its campaign to donate up to 50,000 face masks to local hospitals and public establishments to help to assuage the desperate need in our medical and local community. The 1st 8000+ masks have been shipped to Orange County Mayor's office in Florida where 27 deputies have been confirmed with Covid 19 and 2 have passed away. 'We are very grateful for Uplive communities' generosity. These masks will help us to protect our policemen and frontline workers!' Mayor Demings said. Other medical device companies have reached out to Uplive to make donations as well. A particular UVC light company is also partnering with Uplive to donate some UVC light disinfection devices to the medical workers. These devices can help to sanitize personal belongings such as cell phone, wallet, small packages and even masks within seconds or minutes. It has been used in over 1000+ hospitals in China and is a hot commodity over there. Medical workers and other public essential workers, influencers and Uplive hosts can also request a free mask through this link. Uplive will prioritize and ship out masks and devices while supplies last. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-zA_RJ_5me32feZz_rf2VcmkwB6puaK9IGeOTgab2lMmdVA/viewform What is Uplive? Uplive is a live streaming video and audio chat platform where content creators can go live, and share their talent, present visual podcasts, create virtual battles with an opponent in split screens duels, and much more. With over 100 million downloads worldwide, Uplive offers a variety of live hosts sharing streams while singing, dancing, chatting, gaming, working out, and keeping each other company, interacting socially, which is sorely needed during these difficult times of #quarantinelife. For more information about the Uplive App please contact: Contacts: uplive.usa@gmail.com Please follow: Instagram @Uplive.usa and @TesseractTalentPR TikTok: @upliveusa Website: upliveusa.com
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2020
With the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, our medical, law enforcement, retail, grocery and all essential workers are in an increasingly urgent need of masks. Even as we go back to work, social distancing and masks will be an important part of our lives to keep the disease in check. Influencers include Hollywood star Jamie Kennedy, a well-known American stand-up comedian, television producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for playing Randy Meeks in the Scream franchise and playing various characters in The Jamie Kennedy Experiment on The WB. Jamie Kennedy was introduced to Uplive through a freestyle rapper: Chris La Vrar who was on America's Got Talent and a local comedian celebrity Jimmy Shin, who are both Uplive hosts as well. Former WWE champion Matt Morgan, current mayor of Longwood, is also a strong advocate; He strongly recommended his followers download Uplive to become a host as well, to give them an opportunity to connect with the world while making additional income and making impact. Other influencers include: Jon Klaason @jonklassen, Mackenziesol @mackenziesol, Joey Luthman @joeyluthman, Elise Luthman @eliseluthman and more. Their donations will be streamed live on Uplive and shared with their fans on social media. Uplive is inviting more influencers to join its campaign to donate up to 50,000 face masks to local hospitals and public establishments to help to assuage the desperate need in our medical and local community. The 1st 8000+ masks have been shipped to Orange County Mayor's office in Florida where 27 deputies have been confirmed with Covid 19 and 2 have passed away. 'We are very grateful for Uplive communities' generosity. These masks will help us to protect our policemen and frontline workers!' Mayor Demings said. Other medical device companies have reached out to Uplive to make donations as well. A particular UVC light company is also partnering with Uplive to donate some UVC light disinfection devices to the medical workers. These devices can help to sanitize personal belongings such as cell phone, wallet, small packages and even masks within seconds or minutes. It has been used in over 1000+ hospitals in China and is a hot commodity over there. Medical workers and other public essential workers, influencers and Uplive hosts can also request a free mask through this link. Uplive will prioritize and ship out masks and devices while supplies last. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-zA_RJ_5me32feZz_rf2VcmkwB6puaK9IGeOTgab2lMmdVA/viewform What is Uplive? Uplive is a live streaming video and audio chat platform where content creators can go live, and share their talent, present visual podcasts, create virtual battles with an opponent in split screens duels, and much more. With over 100 million downloads worldwide, Uplive offers a variety of live hosts sharing streams while singing, dancing, chatting, gaming, working out, and keeping each other company, interacting socially, which is sorely needed during these difficult times of #quarantinelife. For more information about the Uplive App please contact: Contacts: uplive.usa@gmail.com Please follow: Instagram @Uplive.usa and @TesseractTalentPR TikTok: @upliveusa Website: upliveusa.com
BUZZTALLZ – A “Product of the Year” is a Refreshing Wine Cocktail
by Marina Kennedy - May 03, 2020
If you're looking for a delicious wine cocktail that pairs well with your meals and is easy to take along wherever you go, BuzzTallz is for you.
by Marina Kennedy - May 03, 2020
If you're looking for a delicious wine cocktail that pairs well with your meals and is easy to take along wherever you go, BuzzTallz is for you.
THE FLADGATE PARTNERSHIP Announces 2018 Port Vintages
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
The Fladgate Partnership officially announces the release of three 2018 Vintage Ports from Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft Port houses.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
The Fladgate Partnership officially announces the release of three 2018 Vintage Ports from Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft Port houses.
HOLY APOSTLES SOUP KITCHEN in NYC Launches Operation Hopefull
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, the largest soup kitchen in New York State, is pleased to announce the official launch of Operation HopeFULL, a $1MM campaign that rallies support from the broader New York City community to ensure New Yorkers struggling with extreme poverty and homelessness have access to food, clothing, toiletries, masks, and other support.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, the largest soup kitchen in New York State, is pleased to announce the official launch of Operation HopeFULL, a $1MM campaign that rallies support from the broader New York City community to ensure New Yorkers struggling with extreme poverty and homelessness have access to food, clothing, toiletries, masks, and other support.
HEART TO HARVEST Launches Restaurant Rescue Fund
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
The local non-profit Heart to Harvest is launching the Restaurant Rescue Fund, a new initiative designed to help restaurants reopen through a grant fund open to independent restaurant owners in the New York Metro area.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
The local non-profit Heart to Harvest is launching the Restaurant Rescue Fund, a new initiative designed to help restaurants reopen through a grant fund open to independent restaurant owners in the New York Metro area.
BLUPRINT Partners with OpenTable for Free Online Series, “Dinner at Home”
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Bluprint, an NBCUniversal creative online learning platform, has partnered with OpenTable and some of the nation's top chefs to create a new series, 'Dinner at Home.' It's their way of supporting the restaurant industry while bringing you the amazing recipes and step-by-step video tutorials you've come to expect from their brand.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Bluprint, an NBCUniversal creative online learning platform, has partnered with OpenTable and some of the nation's top chefs to create a new series, 'Dinner at Home.' It's their way of supporting the restaurant industry while bringing you the amazing recipes and step-by-step video tutorials you've come to expect from their brand.
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