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VODKA REVIEW OVAL VODKA

courtesy of Rick Dobbs - martinigroove.com

Hey! How about them reviews! There is so much booze sitting at my house right now that I could probably go through the rest of the year on nothing but alcohol reviews.

Tell me about it
Oval Vodka's key tag line tells us how their vodka is "structured" through an 11 day process. The process doesn't just combine water and alcohol like traditional vodkas, but actually surrounds the alcohol with water, much like a group of Cougars surround the Sex and the City DVD release.

The process is supposed to create a smoother, easier to drink vodka with a better mouthfeel. No, I don't know if this is all true. Dammit Jim! I'm a blogger! Not a molecular biologist with a minor in fundamental chemistry!

The smell and taste
The best part of Oval Vodka is just how interesting it really is. Aside from your belief in the ability to surround an alcohol molecule with water molecules, Oval has got your attention...

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF NAKED MUSIC RE-CREATION

review courtesy of Wine and Candles

When Naked Music burst onto the scene with their now-classic debut album, What's On Your Mind, they never could have predicted that what started as a group of forward thinking musicians would go on to create a legacy that changed the landscape of electronic music. Responsible for much of Naked Music's output over the years, Denes' recordings also include Beautiful Tomorrow and Aquarian Angel, as well as a smattering of widely acclaimed remixes for Sade, Maxwell and more.

Re-Creation reunites Jay Denes with longtime collaborators Mark Anthony Jones (Summerland, Lisa Shaw), Dave Boonshoft (Blue Six), Saul Rubin (Aya), jazz legend Catherine Russell (Blue Six) and newcomer Tabitha Fair. Tinged with smoky saxophone, grooving guitar and deep bass, the album opens with "Pleasure Seeker," a super-sexy, slow groove that sets the tone for the rest of the set. From the percussive onslaught of "Heroin Chic," featuring the woozy vocals of Mark Anthony Jones to the Brazilian jam "Samba Contigo," Re-Creation is a fitting way to celebrate ten years of Naked Music and the perfect accessory for a summer day by the poolside or late night hangs at a downtown lounge.

buy the album -Amazon.com | visit the website http://www.naked-music.com

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LATEST ROOFTOP SPOT IN NEW YORK EMPIRE HOTEL ROOFTOP

44 West 63rd Street - New York, NY 10023, 212.265.7400, website

Directly underneath the iconic, retro-style, red neon Empire Hotel sign stands an 8,000-square-foot-space where beautiful people sip (and serve) delicious cocktails and take in the view. Located on the 12th floor of The Empire Hotel, this swanky rooftop haven offers stunning views of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, including Columbus Circle and the iconic Lincoln Center. With inviting lounge seating both indoors and out, this new addition features some of the hottest cocktails in town. Although limited in its selection and menu, this spot is most definitely worth a visit. We'd suggest going there soon as the rooftop probably will close down in the next few weeks.

NewYorkology contributor Vidot has a solid review of the spot here