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Review of Sutton Café and Restaurant 1026 First Ave –NYC 2023
The New York Show Produce Show & Conference & Special Tribute to Jim Prevor, Founder -2022
Reviews at Footwear Show New York Expo -2022
Phyllis Rein is excited to present her company: Footwear Show New York Expo, LLC (FSNYE). This is the culmination of Phyllis’ greater than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry.
Phyllis began her career as a sales manager at the retail chain CIGNAL, a division of Merry-Go-Round Enterprises at their upscale Great Neck, New York location.
From there she was hired as an Associate Buyer for The Fur Vault personally picked by Mr. Fred Schwartz (“Fred the Furrier”). Her sales at its Westbury, New York store exceeded all store branches earning her the title of “Million Dollar Baby”.
In 1989, Phyllis transitioned to the Fashion Footwear Industry when Mr. Dick Jacobson, its President & CEO offered her a position at the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY). She was hired as an Account Executive and swiftly moved up the ranks and promoted to Executive Vice President by the Board of Directors.
Phyllis not only spearheaded the association’s showcases, she was intimately involved in its philanthropic endeavors. In 2014 she was awarded the prestigious Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Dedication Award by FFANY and the Fashion Footwear Industry.
Some of the Shoe brands that exhibited included: Alegria Shoes • ALL BLACK • ALL BLACK Handbags • ALL BLACK Italia • Amalfi by Rangoni • Angel Footwear • Angelsoft Shoes • ASH • AZALEA WANG • Beautiisoles by Robyn Shreiber • Bertier Shoes • Blackstone Shoes • Brit Footwear • Calzaturificio Dolcast srl • Calzaturificio • Sab Shoes srl • Camper • Calzaturificio Victor srl • Chie Mihara • Cougar Shoes • Edition Bags & Wallets • Evox • Freedom of Movement • Gabor • Grace Belts & Wallets • Haflinger • Handmade Leather Ties by WEEF • Handstitched Bags by Seventyfour • Highline United LLC • Hopewell Footwear • In-Sport Fashions • IMBOX Protection • Italian Shoemakers • Jean Laurant • Jodam Manufacturers • Johnston & Murphy • Johnston & Murphy Collection • Johnston & Murphy Women’s • Jon Josef • Katy Perry Footwear • Kingston • L37 Handmade Shoes • Lamo • Lamo Sheepskin • Loft37 Sp. z o.o. • Makar “Heels Reimagined” • Marie Vigue Official • Minnetonka Moccasin • Mono Footwear • NDSS Trading • Nikkita Footwear • Nottingheels • NTH Global SDN BHD • Oneofeach • Oomphies • Pink Flamingo • Rangoni America • ROK N ROLL by Alegria • S2 Showroom NYC • Saint&Summer • Sanctuary • Seven 7 Footwear • Seventyfour Leather • Storm by Cougar • SAFLEC • Studio Mihara • Teplov Shoes • Terhi Pölkki • Terhi Pölkki Mens • Think! • Valentina Rangoni • Veldskoen Shoes • VOIT 1922 • VOIT USA • WEEF| Handmade Leather Ties • Zambezi Grace.
See exclusive interviews with the movers and shakers of the shoe industry, who were debuting there never seen shoes at Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE). In our World Liberty TV, Product Review Channels and blogs by clicking here.
Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE)- Dec 2022
Exclusive interview with Michael “Second to” Nunn, 2 Time World Boxing Champion -2022
Former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2002. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the IBF middleweight title from 1988 to 1991, and the WBA super middleweight title from 1992 to 1994.During both those reigns, he also held the lineal championship.
Nunn won three Iowa Golden Gloves titles and posted an amateur record of 168-8.At the 1984 Olympic trials, U.S. boxing officials asked Nunn, who was boxing as a 156-pounder, to move up to the 165-pound division.
They wanted to clear the way for Frank Tate, the eventual Olympic gold medalist, who was being heralded as America’s next great middleweight. Tate’s last loss was to Nunn.
After agreeing to move up in weight, Nunn boxed Virgil Hill at the Olympic trials in Fort Worth, Texas. Hill defeated Nunn by a 4-1 decision. Nunn and Hill boxed again at the Olympic box-offs in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nunn won the first box-off by a 5-0 decision. In the second box-off, Hill dropped Nunn and won by a 5-0 decision to make the Olympic team as the U.S. representative in the 165-pound division
American boxers of Italian descentMichael Nunn’s professional Boxing record: Total fights 62 Win 58 Wins by KO 38
Losses 4.
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Serafina Express Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sept 13-NYC 2022
The first three Serafina Express locations will open in Manhattan: one at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street in Greenwich Village; the second at the corner of 22nd Street and Park Avenue South in Flatiron, and the third at 30 Broad Street on the corner of the New York Stock Exchange.
Ranging in size from 1,500- to 3,000-square-feet, each restaurant features a traditional Italian wood and marble counter, reminiscent of a Florentine pharmacy, and is anchored by a center island that has antique hand-painted ceramic dishes dangling from the ceiling. It also as an art wall, framed by the chain’s typical velvet yellow banquette seating. In addition, each Express location will feature its own eclectic design touches inspired by the neighborhood it serves.
Serafina fans will find their favorite dishes including homemade pastas like Ravioli Pomodoro, a variety of thin crust pizzas including the signature Alla Burrata, alla Mozzarella di Bufala as well Tartufo Nero Pizza, Italian paninis, seasonal salads and desserts such as Tiramisu. The restaurants will also serve Kimbo premium coffee, teas and assorted bottled beverages, fresh juices and a curated list of Italian beer and great wines.
Serafina Express partnered with Dallas-based restaurant technology innovator OneDine to allow guests to place orders via kiosk or smartphone. They may also customize their orders, pay and earn points with Serafina Express’s loyalty reward program.
Five locations of Serafina Express will eventually open at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Queens Boulevard; One Gateway Center at Penn Station in Newark; the intersection of University Place and 12th Street; at 84th and Third Avenue; and 777 Third Avenue at 48th St.
Founded by Assaf and Fabio Granato in 1995, Serafina’s portfolio includes Serafina Fabulous Pizza, the flagship Serafina brand, Serafina Express, Cafe Serafina, Brasserie Cognac, Farinella Bakery and Bar Vitti. It has 46 locations across the eastern U.S. and in eight countries.
It was a great pleasure to be at the opening of their first Serafina express, grand opening at 30 broad street, great to interview Assaf and Fabio Granato , see ribbon cutting many guests in attendance and helping to celebrate Serafina express’s , first grand opening. See exclusive interview with both of of the owners, and hear their future plans, right here in our World Liberty TV, Food Review Channels by clicking here.
Serafina Express Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Sept 13-NYC 2022
NYFW 2022, Designers, Products and Exhibitions-2022
We had the pleasure of interviewing, attending and showcasing many of the vendors below during New York Fashion Week 2022.
OPR EYEWEAR: There is eyewear. Then there is OPR Italian Artisanal Eyewear.
OPR Eyewear is for lovers of beautiful eyewear who are looking for authentic Italian craftsmanship at a reasonable price. We’re dedicated to bringing you hand-crafted luxury eyewear that is Made in Italy by our Master Artisans.
Unlike highly marked-up, poor quality alternatives that are simply assembled in Italy or mass produced by the industry, OPR Eyewear offers true Italian hand-made eyewear, crafted with the finest quality raw materials, at a revolutionary price that is both sustainable and delivered with the utmost care.
We had the pleasure of interviewing, Co -founder and CEO Idriss Nestor and Co-Founder Federica Scala. We are very happy to say World Liberty TV, is only using OPR, Readers and Sunglasses and we can say freely, OPR Eyewear is the official eye wear for World Liberty TV’s team. To learn more about OPR EYEWEAR, click here.
Zainab Ashadu Sustainable leather bags from Lagos Nigeria: Zashadu is a leading British/Nigerian sustainable luxury brand, that specializes in hand-crafted leather pieces. We work with local sustainably sourced leathers, farmed exotic skins and rough cut precious stones set in brass. All our pieces are created at our workspace in Lagos, Nigeria, by a team that benefits from traditional techniques passed down through generations by a community of local artisans. At Zashadu we love to explore the tension between quiet elegance and unabashed glamour. We avoid the use of superfluous fittings and fixtures in order to give precedence to the leathers. To learn and purchase click here.
Andrea’s beauty Lab: is a place where woman empower woman but love to take care of men, as we see the beauty in all. Designing services, and products that are formulated first with caring and love quality and loyalty to our customers, this is a big focus of mine. To learn more and purchase Andrea’s Beauty Lab Products, Click here.
NYFW Special Presentation of Jane Morgan’s Vintage Celebrity Performance Gowns: some thirty, performance gowns, exclusively culled from the private collection of Jane Morgan, spanning the singer’s illustrious stage, screen, TV career, from the 1950’s-1980’s, will be on view during NYFW at the 3 West Club’s, gracious Pratt Lounge/Living Room, during NYFW. For more information, contact Bonnie Bien, by clicking here.
Debbie Dickerson Galleries Art Show Case During NYFW -2022: See great art work by many world renowned Artists and upcoming Artists represented by Debbie Dickerson Galleries. See More in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channels and blogs by clicking here.