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Gotham Skincare – Quality in the Empire State

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By Doug Singer 

At Gotham Skincare, they are effectively bridging the gap between the medical professional and the luxury spa experience. Located on 156 West 56th Street, Gotham Skincare is a welcome stop for those in search of unadulterated quality. Featured in many magazines, as well as a plethora of media and news outlets, Gotham Skincare’s star studded clientele have spoken loudly about who is the go-to authority. Its reputation is well-known and well-deserved.

Bringing together renowned physicians and award-winning estheticians in an extremely attractive and unique setting, one is provided the latest, most effective products and treatments. Under the tutelage of Dr. Brian Bonanni, Gotham Skincare offers clients a vast array of quality services all under one roof. It's one stop shopping for the well-informed consumer. 

I opted for the Summer Segue Facial from Nicole Pozzetti, a Master Facialist and innovative alternative skin therapist. A recent addition to the Gotham Skincare team, her expertise was extraordinary. With incredible views from their 12th story perch, I settled in for what was to be a truly world class experience. Combined with massage, a vast array of creams and serums, as well as a significant education, it quickly became apparent that Gotham Skincare is dedicated to helping you find state-of-the-art treatments and regimens, to have you look and feel your best at every age.

If value is what you are looking for, than look no further; their full line of skincare products and treatments are all highly effective in their ability to transform and rejuvenate the skin to a more youthful and healthful appearance. From scar removal treatments to the Obagi Blue Peel, Gotham seems to offer it all. In fact, the Obagi Clarifying Serum recently received a 2010 Genius Award from Elle magazine. Elle brought together the most in-demand dermatologists and skin care experts to give tips for achieving the perfect complexion. Obagi's C-Rx system was recognized as one of the world's best beauty products. If it’s makeup you’re looking for, Gotham Skincare has mineral make-up that beautifies the skin without harmful irritants or pore-clogging ingredients. But even better, Dr. Bonanni has partnered with celebrity hairstylist Francky L’Official to bring clients some serious treatments all conveniently located within the same establishment. Located at 1063 Madison Avenue near 81st Street, this is a haven for the Upper East Side social set.  Where else can you get a cut, color, manicure and Botox? 

It certainly appears that Gotham Skincare and Dr. Brian Bonanni have been taking all the right cues. 

www.gothamskincare.com
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.



www.grandbrulot.com
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