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Giants of Generosity Indeed

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By Doug Singer

This weekend, a wide array of wine and food lovers, supporters and celebrities descended upon The Clinton Inn in Tenafly, NJ to support Giants of Generosity—a unique and powerful charitable organization headed up by D. Jane Albanese.

Guests were treated to a wide array of fine wine, spirits and delectable food from many sources. This is the type of event, that aside from the joy of indulging in these special offerings, was a true joy as all attendees were supporting a non-profit organization that is not only prolific in their vision, but achieves tangible results.

The mission of Giants of Generosity is to provide emergency-relief funding to people experiencing critical, life-altering situations, right in their own backyard. They provide the recipients of their generous contributions with financial aid, connections to vital area resources, moral support and hope for the future—a simple, yet powerful concept.

The weekend’s festivities included a dynamic chef showcase by Food Network Celebrity Chef, Maneet Chauhan (Chopped Judge), Chef Guy Mitchell of White House Chef Tours and Ken Rosato of ABC News. Additionally, guests were entertained by a cooking competition featuring up and coming chefs from Bergen Community College’s Hotel, Restaurant and Hospitality program.

This was an event that sparkled with sincerity and offers promise to future recipients of a wonderful organization.

For more info visit giantsofgenerosity.org 

By Michael Hepworth

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What exactly is GRAND BRULOT I thought to myself as I opened the bottle for the first time just around the time this lockdown took effect. Well, Grand Brulot is listed as a VSOP Cognac Café and it can be used in Bloody Mary’s, Manhattans, Negronis, Martinis, spritzes and sidecars , just for starters. It is a blend of Ugni Blanc & Colombard that is crafted into 80 proof VSOP. Then 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee bean essence is extracted and blended with brandy to meld for a few months and finally, it is blended with the VSOP Cognac. There is also a whiff of peppermint, nutmeg and hot cocoa in the drink. The retail price is $42.99.

The idea for the drink was instigated in 2015 by John Bernbach who asked for the help of industry veteran Francisco Tonarely to investigate the potential of a cognac/brandy drink blended with coffee. Three year later in August 2018 Grand Brulot was launched. This cognac comes from the Tardy Cognac Group and the grapes come from its single estate. Grand Brulot also plays homage to a New Orleans specialty of the same name that is still served around town.  The name Grand Brulot was inspired by the famous French pirate Jean Lafite who helped New Orleans repel the British invaders in 1812. He would order coffee, pour cognac in the saucer, set it alight and mix it with the coffee.
Recipes:

THE RISE AND SHINE
2 oz Grand Brulot
Orange Twist

Just pour Grand Brulot over ice and the orange will highlight the flavors
of the spirit.

BRULOT BLACK MANHATTAN
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes Orange Bitters

Bartender Todd Smith created this one. Stir all the ingredients together in
a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice and garnish

with orange wheel.

FRENCH NEGRONI
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz  Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari

Build in a rocks glass over ice and garnish w/orange wheel.

GRAND BRULOT CAFÉ HOLIDAY
1 oz Grand Brulot
0.5 oz Crème de Cacao
3 oz Porter Beer or Stout
3 dashes of bitters

Throw cocktail ingredients between two cups a couple of times to mix
And ignite the foam from the beer. Pour into a highball glass over ice
And garnish with nutmeg.



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