New York
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Paradise in the Hamptons
$675The Hampton Maid
Relax and unwind in the beautiful Hamptons at The Hampton Maid. Welcoming guests continuously for 64 years, this family-owned & operated hotel offers casual luxury in a serene natural setting, steps away from everything. Enjoy resort-style rooms, a breathtaking landscape, and exceptional cuisine - with perfect, attentive staff.
The "Stay and Dine Package" is the perfect escape - nothing is like it in the Hamptons!
Package includes:
- Overnight stay in a luxury suite
- Breakfast and Dinner for Two
*Dining does not include gratuities or alcoholic beverages. Stay based on availability.
www.hamptonmaid.com
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires November 2024.
314
Suhru Wines
$180Suhru Wines
Wine with a Long Island Heart
On the East end of Long Island, you will find Suhru Wines. Lovingly owned by husband-and-wife Susan and Russell, Suhru is now in the passionate hands of three families with a deep love of wine-the Hearn's, Ulrich's & Fondacaro's.
The East End of Long Island has always been known for its fantastic seafood, produce, community, and its incredible wine! Celebration and family are embraced in each bottle of Suhru wine, along with techniques established in Australia, New Zealand and France.
The team at Suhru enjoys every step of the process, from seed to wine. Their wines include "tank fermented crisp, dry white wines" showcasing varietal aromas, flavors, and crisp acidity as well as "barrel aged and fruit forward red wines with soft tannins". Enjoy this selection of vibrant and approachable wines from Suhru.
Package includes:
A Collection of 6 Suhru Wines:
- 1 bottle of NV Sparkling Brut
- 1 bottle of 2022 Pinot Grigio
- 1 bottle of 2022 Dry Riesling
- 1 bottle of 2022 Rose
- 1 bottle of 2021 Merlot
- 1 bottle of 2021 Ember
*Shipping in the US only. Shipping Not Available to the following states: AK, AL, AR, CT, DE, HI, MS, RI, SD, and UT.
www.suhruwines.com
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, we will reach out to the winner to verify shipping address and arrange fulfillment. Shipping costs are covered by JBF and/or the item company.
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Calissa Hamptons Wine Party!
$1250Calissa in the Hamptons
Calissa in Watermill was recently awarded the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence and its' sister restaurant, Amali, is one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Wine Restaurants in America. Their approach to wine has been described as, "daring, one that Dionysus would approve of" (New York Times); and "Bold. The equivalent of freaking to Burt Bacharach" (Eater).
The Calissa staff will guide you and your party on a short tasting and discussion of different types of rose© from around the Mediterranean. They'll share insider knowledge on how to pick a great rose© for your next dinner party or night out. The talk will take place in one of Calissa's rooms and include a selection of mediterranean dips and charcuterie. A unique night out for a group!
Package includes:
- Tasting and discussion of different types of Rose© for a party of 8-10 people
- Selection of mediterranean dips and charcuterie
*Please note this certificate is not transferrable to another location. Rose will pour freely for 2 hours. Ideal for parties of 8-10 people. Time & Location: Start time is generally between 5:00 - 6:30pm. 1020 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill., NY 11976. Blackout Dates: All weekends, (Thurs-Sun) Memorial Day- Labor Day. Preferred Dates: In-season: Monday - Wednesday. Off-season: Weekends with advanced booking, scheduling at Calissa's convenience. Timing and reservations subject to a la carte and private dining reservations. Gift certificate is not transferable to dining credit and is exclusive of gratuity, which is suggested. Calissa reserves the right to reschedule the event up to 24 hours before the event. We endeavor to schedule wine tasting gift certificates on days when this is least likely to occur to avoid this possible situation from the outset of scheduling. If you decide to stay for dinner, we request that the party orders additional appetizers/entrees "for the table" and whatever wine is open at the time the tasting is completed will be "carried over" to your dinner and additional beverages, food, etc. will be charged at normal a la carte prices. We do ask to start the tasting within approximately 15 minutes of the scheduled start time. The gift certificate is valid until 12.31.24.
www.calissahamptons.com
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires December 31 2024.
323
Kings County Distillery
$550
Creative Whiskey from NYC's Oldest Craft Distillery
Find out how Kings County Distillery became the oldest whiskey distillery in New York City since prohibition! This award-winning distillery focuses on Bourbon, Peated Bourbon, Empire Rye and other creative whiskeys, blending distilling practices from a variety of cultures.
You and three guests will have a rare opportunity to learn about their process from milling, mashing, fermenting, and distilling, then enter their barrel room for a tasting of some of their core products. The package also includes four drink tokens, so you can enjoy a cocktail in their bar & tasting room at the conclusion of your tour.
Package includes:
- Four (4) tour tickets
- Four (4) drink tokens
*Please redeem within one year. 21+
www.kingscountydistillery.com
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires November 2024.
324
Dreaming of Drinks with Sam
$1350Dreaming of Drinks
Mixology class Sam Rivers!
Learn to make delicious drinks with mixologist Sam Rivers! Sam Rivers is a mixologist and cocktail artist based in NYC who has designed cocktails for some of the biggest parties in the world including the 2018-2022 MET Galas, celebrity weddings, fashion shows, and countless star-studded events. Additionally, Sam is the lead mixologist for Glass.fun, a loyalty and engagement platform for alcohol brands.
For this in-person mixology class in NYC, Sam will come to your home or the venue of your choosing, where everyone in your group (of up to 10 people) will learn to make delicious cocktails featuring Junipero Gin - the "original" craft gin. Sam will start by walking you and your group through some of the basics of mixology before diving in and teaching you how to make some amazing craft cocktails!
Additionally, everyone in your group will receive a bottle of Junipero to take home. Junipero is the first-ever American craft gin born boldly in San Francisco in 1996. Complex and delicious with notes of juniper, citrus, and cardamom, it's a perfect gin for every occasion. Your group will also each receive a martini kit that include a crystal mixing jar, bar spoon, and Japanese jigger!
What a fun cocktail experience!
Package includes:
- Mixology class for ten (10) people with mixologist Sam Rivers
- Bottle of Junipero to take home for each guest
- Martini kit that includes a crystal mixing jar, bar spoon, and Japanese jigger, for each guest.
*Date/location of event to be worked out between Sam and the winning bidder.
www.DreamingOfDrinks.com
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Any shipping costs incurred are covered by JBF and/or the item company. Expires November 2024.
326
Great Jones Distillery
$1740CALLING ALL WHISKEY AND COCKTAIL LOVERS
The Great Jones Distillery in the heart of New York City is thrilled to offer the ultimate Tour & Whiskey Tasting Package, at their Noho distillery.
You and three of your friends will be able to step through the doors of the first whiskey distillery in New York City since the Prohibition!
Join their signature Distilling NY tour and embrace the true spirit of NYC during the 4-part whiskey tasting, followed by a dinner of elevated classics at The Restaurant at Great Jones. The experience will also include a VIP gift bag as a memory of the experience.
Package for four (4) includes:
- Signature Distilling NY Tour of Great Jones Distillery in NoHo, NYC
- 4-part whiskey tasting
- Dinner at the Restaurant at Great Jones
- VIP gift bag
*Gratuity not included.
https://greatjonesdistillingco.com/
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires November 2024.
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Hana Makgeolli Tour & Tasting
$325Hana Makgeolli
Artisanal Korean rice wine tour and tasting
Brooklyn based rice wine producer, Hana Makgeolli, celebrates Korean heritage while creating rice wine in a true labor of love. Wines are created with only organic rice, nuruk, and traditional brewing methodologies, creating a complex flavor profile showing the depth of the sool category. Their brews have deep grain flavors and "naturally occurring lactic acid with stronger alcohol by volume that is characteristic of jeongtongju that can only be found in Korea" - said to be like a warm embrace from Korea.
Enjoy a detailed tour of the facility with the HM production team with your party of 8. They will take you through the facility and cover everything from the history of sool to how their wines are made. This tour will be followed by a guided tasting in the Hana Makgeolli tasting room, prior to opening hours. Your tour will be 45 minutes long and your wine flight includes 3 sools.
Package includes:
- Hana Makgeolli Tour & Tasting for up to 8 people
https://www.hanamakgeolli.com/
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires November 2024.
504
Parisian Spa Day in Tribeca
$460Hotel Barriere Fouquet's New York
Parisian Spa Day at Hotel Barriere
Experience a touch of pure serenity in the heart of Tribeca when you visit this peaceful haven away from the commotion of the city. Personalized treatments and partnerships with Biologique Recherche, Les Huilettes, Manucurist, and Le Rouge Francais beauty products, Spa Diane Barriere gives you the perfect day of pampering.
Located at the heart of Fouquet's New York, the spa's bespoke facilities include five treatment rooms (including one for couples), a sauna and steam room, and an indoor pool. Truly escape life's stresses for a day!
Package includes:
- $500 Spa Credit to Spa Diane Barriere located at Hotel Barriere Fouquet's New York
https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/collection-fouquets/new-york.html
Donated by Hotel Barriere Fouquet's New York.
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Via Carota NYC
$9560Via Carota NYC
Care for a cocktail?
The Via Carota Cocktail Club sends cocktails to you that are inspired by the West Village's award-winning restaurant, Via Carota. Created by Jodi Williams and Rita Sodi, their cocktails are created to bring people together through exquisite cocktails - in gorgeous bottles! You'll receive four quarterly shipments that contain four award-winning selections.
You and 11 guests will enjoy a private dinner party in the West Village Trattoria, Via Carota, which honors 17th Century Italian recipes. Owned by the same team as Buvette and I Sodi, the beautifully rustic décor features vintage pieces from England and private rooms nestled amongst wine bottles. Enjoy crusty fresh bread and delicious Italian dishes.
Package includes:
- Four quarterly shipments from Via Carota's Craft Cocktail Club, which is three award-winning bottled cocktails per quarter for a year.
- One private dinner for 12 hosted in the private room at Via Carota.
*Dinner is all inclusive including tax & gratuity. Given how busy the restaurant is, this would have to be any time after 1/1/2024.
www.drinkviacarota.com
https://www.viacarota.com/
605
Pebble Bar NYC Party!
$1245Pebble Bar NYC
Dinner & Drinks for Party of 4
Located in a legendary townhouse nestled against Rockefeller Center is Pebble Bar, a cocktail lounge that introduces a new chapter to a 131-year-old institution. Pebble Bar invites guests to 'the building Rockefeller couldn't buy' to enjoy dinner & drinks within a four-story slice of New York history.
Pebble Bar launched in early 2022 by a group of industry veterans and longtime New Yorkers who promised to protect the location's stories and legends, while making some of their own.
The bar's food & beverage program (#4 Best US Bar 2022 by Food and Wine) is inspired by its iconic neighbors, like Radio City Music Hall, and rekindles a century-long tradition of everyday indulgence.
Package includes:
- Dinner and Drinks Party for (4) Four
*Dinner does not include gratuity; spending limit capped at $500.
https://www.pebblebarnyc.com/
Donated by Pebble Bar NYC.
607
tan by Richard Sandoval
$475
Modern Mexican Cuisine
Come explore tan, a new restaurant by Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonathan Gomez Luna Torres (global pioneers in Latin cuisine) in the Midtown East neighborhood of New York.
This hyper-modern restaurant features a coastal Mexican fair that is infused with brave and bold flavor, celebrating the chef's heritage. The Talum-focused spot is a vibrant space that features a speak-easy-inspired lounge called lum, and carefully crafted beverages.
Enjoy a truly innovative evening of scrumptious "made from scratch" Mexican cuisine.
Package includes:
Enjoy a dinner for two (2) at tan by Chef Ricard Sandoval:
- 2 cocktails each (4 total)
- 1 appetizer
- 2 entrees
- 1 dessert
*Tax and gratuity included. Expires on 12/31/2024.
www.tannewyork.com
Donated by tan by Chef Richard Sandoval.
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Jungle Bird NYC
$140
Unique Cocktails and Food in Chelsea!
The original Jungle Bird was the signature welcome drink at the Kuala Lumpur Hilton in the early 1970's.
Now in Chelsea, you can enjoy fine drinks and food in a cozy spot named after that special drink - perfect for private parties and celebrations.
Playful and inventive, Jungle Bird is a cocktail destination with a food menu to match. Both the food and drinks focus on bright, fresh flavors and colorful ingredients, in a warm and welcoming setting.
Try drinks, like a Junglebird jello shot or smoke gets in your eyes. Try culinary delights, like chicken satay or sweet corn dumplings.
"Pull up a seat, order a drink and stay awhile."
Package includes:
- $100 gift certificate to Jungle Bird
*Dinner includes tax and your chosen gratuity.
www.junglebirdnyc.com
Donated by Jungle Bird.
611
Planta - Plant-based dining
$230PLANTA
Plant-based dining as it should be
Masterminds Steven Salm and Chef David Lee created the award-winning Planta as a celebration of 100% plant-based dining. Planta reinvents the idea of plant-based eating with imaginative, delicious and powerful dishes, in a world-changing way.
They believe in the power of plants towards a healthier planet and a healthier you! Dishes reflect seasonally available produce to nourish your soul, while the restaurants themselves use a paperless system and reduced waste environment. Enjoy this gift card at any of the beautiful Planta locations, NYC, Florida, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more!
Package includes:
- $250 gift card used at any location
*Can be used on any day and at any location. Tips are not included on the gift card.
https://www.plantarestaurants.com/
Donated by Planta Restaurants.
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Tobala - Mexican in the Bronx
$590Tobala
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at Tobala for you and three guests.
This will be a truly unique dining experience that proudly celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of Oaxacan cuisine. The Tobala Restaurant owner and Executive chef, Moises Lopez, serves to introduce the Mexican Oaxacan-inspired food cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.
Beverage director, Jorsand Diaz, purposely juxtaposes lively flavors with modern and traditional cocktails, a fabulous selection of small batch mezcals, and more, all ideal pairings for their courses.
Tobala always nurtures and respects their culture with the finest of ingredients, focusing on enhancing the gastronomic selection in the Bronx, NY and surrounding areas.
Package includes:
- Unique dining experience at Tobala for four (4)
*This certificate is valid for a party of four at Tobala. Reservations are subject to availability, and prior booking is recommended.
www.Tobalanyc.com
Donated by Tobala.
701
Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre
$360Alvin Ailey
Witness revolutionary dance
Alvin Ailey has been the center of American Dance and African American culture for 65 years. A true legacy, Alvin Ailey began in 1958 in NYC when Alvin Ailey and a group of young, Black modern dancers performed for the first time as members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA.
Ailey made an incredible impact on the world of dance by weaving African American themes in his dances and introducing the world to the idea of concert dance. Each season highlights incredible mind-blowing new works performed by the very best dancers in the world.
Have an opportunity to see a performance this year, their 65th season. It will be exciting, revolutionary, and a perfect evening of entertainment.
Package includes:
- 2 tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater during December 2023 season at New York City Center
*Reservations must be made in advance, beginning November 1, 2023. Tickets must be arranged for no later than 4pm on Thursday, November 21. Exact seat locations will be determined by availability at each performance.
www.alvinailey.org
Donated by Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.
802
Private NYC Walking Excursion
$355Experience NYC like a local... with a local!
Eager to explore and learn about NYC? Your 4-hour private excursion will be personally curated and led by the incredible Abigail Ekue, of the Native Creative Concierge.
Abigail is passionate about NY and will personally introduce you to this ever-evolving city and all that it has to offer. Your interests and quirks will be catered to via bespoke events, artisans, and everyday New Yorkers.
This Private Excursion will be designed to fit your interests and immerse you in NYC culture--anything from food, music, art, photography, sports, shopping, nightlife, nature, history, etc. can be included in your local experience. Visit "under-the-radar" attractions and enjoy behind-the-scenes elements for a complete immersion into NY culture.
Package includes:
- Four (4) hour private excursion for up to 4 people, curated and led by Abigail Ekue
*Email or telephone consultation required. Private excursion does not include private transportation - that is optional.
www.nativecreativeconcierge.com
Donated by Abigail Ekue.
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Flatiron Room Whiskey School
$245The Flatiron Room
Whiskey School
The Flatiron Room is a world-famous destination for whiskey and spirit enthusiasts. Enjoyed by lovers of live music, foodies, and fans of expertly crafted cocktails in a relaxed space that embraces warmth, style, and comfort.
Unique performances include sultry blues bands, DJ spinning acid jazz vinyl, acoustic singer-songwriters, a duo from the 1900s complete with washboard, and beyond. There are more than 1K spirits in their extensive selection - whiskey is highlighted, along with traditional liquors such as vodka, tequila, rum, wine, and champagne - with bartenders that are the best in the business. The Flatiron room has a wide range of culinary delights and indulgent desserts.
Bring a friend for a one-of-a-kind whiskey class at either Flatiron Room venue, in Nomad or Murray Hill, for an evening you won't forget.
Package includes:
- Two tickets to a whiskey school class at either of The Flatiron Room venues.
*The certificate is valid for two guests up to $95 per person. If the guest wishes to supplement for one of the luxury classes, they may. The certificate is valid until April 30th, 2024. Void if lost/stolen, cannot be redeemed for cash.
www.theflatironroom.com
@theflatironroom_murrayhill
Donated by the Flatiron Room.