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Why the Modern Rosh Hashanah Table Is Having a Culinary Moment

Kosher.com Reveals How a New Generation of Home Cooks Is Reinventing Jewish Holiday Traditions with Beautiful Presentations, Global Flavors, and Fresh Inspiration from Jewish Cuisine Around the World

This Rosh Hashanah, Jewish holiday tables are becoming showcases for a new generation of home cooks who are blending centuries-old traditions with global flavors, elegant presentations, and fresh culinary inspiration. Rather than replacing beloved family recipes, today’s cooks are elevating them, transforming challahs into edible centerpieces, reinventing apples and honey with creative desserts, and discovering dishes inspired by Jewish communities around the world.

According to Kosher.com, the world’s leading destination for kosher recipes, cooking videos, holiday inspiration, meal planning, and Jewish food content, this year’s Rosh Hashanah celebrates both heritage and creativity, proving that timeless traditions continue to evolve while remaining deeply meaningful.

Beginning at sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026, Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish New Year, a time of reflection, gratitude, renewal, forgiveness, and hope. Families gather around beautifully prepared holiday tables where every dish carries symbolism. Apples dipped in honey represent wishes for a sweet year ahead, round challahs symbolize continuity and the cycle of life, and festive meals create opportunities to strengthen family bonds while celebrating generations of Jewish tradition.

Today’s home cooks are honoring those traditions while adding their own signature through seasonal ingredients, globally inspired Jewish flavors, elevated presentations, and approachable techniques that make entertaining easier without sacrificing authenticity. The result is a holiday table that feels rooted in history while reflecting today’s love of creativity, hospitality, and exceptional food.

As the leading destination for kosher cooking and Jewish culinary inspiration, www.kosher.com is helping drive that evolution through thousands of professionally developed recipes, instructional videos, entertaining ideas, holiday menus, and practical guidance from many of the Jewish world’s most respected chefs, cookbook authors, and food personalities. The platform welcomes lifelong kosher cooks while also inspiring culturally curious food lovers eager to explore Jewish cuisine from around the world.

“Rosh Hashanah is one of those holidays where food tells a family’s story,” said Goldy Guttman, Executive Editor of Kosher.com. “People want recipes that honor where they came from while reflecting how they cook today. We’re seeing tremendous enthusiasm for beautiful presentations, recipes inspired by Jewish communities around the world, and fresh takes on familiar holiday favorites. Our goal is to bring together trusted recipes, talented cooks, practical resources, and an engaged community that helps every family create a meaningful holiday celebration.”

Among the Standout Recipes Inspiring Rosh Hashanah Celebrations This Year that can be found on www.kosher.com

Beautiful Holiday Baking

Round Challah
Round Flower Challah
Fluffy Rich Egg Challah

Apple Honey Phyllo Twist by Esty Wolby for www.kosher.com via 360 MAGAZINE. — Apple Honey Phyllo Twist by Esty Wolby for www.kosher.com

Apples & Honey Reimagined

Apple Honey Phyllo Twist
Apple Butter Cinnamon Buns
Apple Butter Glazed Tzimmes

Elegant Holiday Entrées

Matzo Ball Soup
Chicken Soup
Seared Veal Chop
Red Wine & Date Brisket
Just Right Sweet & Saucy Brisket
Mike’s Brisket
Apple, Herb & Kohlrabi Salad with Dried Cherries

Just Right Sweet and Saucy Brisket by Brynie Greisman for www.kosher.com via 360 MAGAZINE. — Just Right Sweet and Saucy Brisket by Brynie Greisman for www.kosher.com

Jewish Flavors from Around the World

Saloona Iraqi Sweet & Sour Fish
Caramelized Onion & Date Pargiyot

Caramelized Onion and Date Pargiyot

Photo Credit: Sina Mizrahi of Kosher.com via 360 MAGAZINE. — Caramelized Onion and Date Pargiyot
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Sweet Holiday Finishes

Triple Chocolate Honey Cookies
Bobbi Weisz’s Honey Cake

New This Holiday: A Complete “Cook in One Day” Rosh Hashanah Menu

Recognizing that today’s families are busier than ever, Kosher.com also offers a complete “Cook in One Day” Rosh Hashanah Menu, allowing hosts to prepare an elegant holiday feast without spending days in the kitchen. The thoughtfully planned menu includes Leek Soup, Maple Mustard Beef Ribs, Crispy Seared Honey Citrus Salmon, Simply Saucy Brisket, Best Dressed Quinoa Salad, Red & Purple Cabbage Salad, Onion Leek Tart, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, and more, helping families spend less time cooking and more time celebrating together.

Whether preparing a first Rosh Hashanah dinner or continuing traditions passed down for generations, Kosher.com provides everything needed to celebrate with confidence. Visitors can browse complete holiday menus, watch step-by-step cooking demonstrations, discover make-ahead entertaining strategies, explore thousands of professionally tested recipes, and learn from some of the most trusted voices in kosher cooking, all in one place.

Beyond the holiday itself, Kosher.com has become the definitive destination for modern Jewish cooking and kosher living. Its extensive collection of recipes, instructional videos, cooking techniques, meal-planning resources, holiday guides, and entertaining ideas makes kosher cooking approachable, stylish, exciting, and accessible for cooks of every skill level.

As Jewish cuisine continues to evolve and attract food lovers around the world, Kosher.com remains at the center of that movement, bringing together timeless recipes, contemporary culinary inspiration, and a passionate global community. Whether someone has kept kosher their entire life or simply discovered the site while searching for the perfect brisket recipe, Kosher.com welcomes everyone to explore the richness, diversity, and traditions of Jewish food.

This Rosh Hashanah, discover why millions of home cooks turn to Kosher.com not only for recipes, but also for inspiration, education, creativity, community, and an unforgettable culinary journey through Jewish cuisine.

About Kosher.com

Kosher.com is the world’s leading digital destination for kosher recipes, cooking videos, meal planning, holiday inspiration, entertaining ideas, and Jewish lifestyle content. Featuring thousands of professionally developed recipes from celebrated chefs, cookbook authors, and culinary experts, the platform inspires millions of home cooks through instructional videos, practical cooking guidance, holiday menus, and an engaged global community. From timeless classics to trend-forward creations and international Jewish cuisine, Kosher.com is the trusted source for everything kosher while welcoming anyone with a passion for exceptional food and culinary discovery.

For recipes, videos, holiday menus, and more, visit www.kosher.com.

Breaking Down the Barriers to Market Access in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical access is measured at the bedside, not at the time of approval. A medicine may have a clear review yet still be out of reach because coverage, cost, site readiness, or documentation stalls treatment. These barriers affect patients, caregivers, clinicians, payors, and manufacturers across our health system. Strong access planning brings clinical evidence, payment logic, and care delivery into a single practical path before launch day.

Access Starts Before Approval

Before approval, teams need a clear view of pricing review, formulary evidence, prescribing steps, and benefit design. These challenges in market access for pharma often surface early, when clinical data must translate into coverage value. Better preparation helps reviewers see patient need, budget impact, and real care implications without guesswork.

Evidence Must Prove Value

Payors rarely base decisions on efficacy alone. They look for signals that a therapy improves function, reduces hospital use, or prevents disease progression in routine care. Trial endpoints should connect with economic outcomes and patient-reported measures. When evidence shows both health gain and cost impact, coverage discussions become more precise.

Pricing Pressure Shapes Decisions

High-cost therapies receive intense review because budgets are finite. A strong value case identifies eligible patients, expected response, treatment duration, and possible savings elsewhere in care. Assumptions should be visible and defensible. Inflated claims weaken trust, while balanced models help payors assess whether payment aligns with measurable benefit.

Coverage Rules Add Friction

Prior authorization, step therapy, and tier placement can delay treatment after a prescription is written. These tools control spending, but paperwork can disrupt clinical timing. Manufacturers should map requirements by plan type and indication. Clear forms, correct coding, and complete chart notes can reduce avoidable denials.

Stakeholder Goals Often Differ

Each group enters into access decisions with different pressures. Payors manage risk and spending. Clinicians need a therapy path that fits the clinic flow. Patients face symptoms, travel, copays, and fear. Manufacturers seek appropriate adoption. Shared measures, including time to therapy, response, safety, and total care cost, can align decisions.

Specialty Care Needs Coordination

Specialty medicines may require infusion capacity, cold-chain handling, genetic testing, monitoring, or patient training. Any missed step can delay the first dose. Specialty pharmacy partners can support benefits checks, education, refill timing, and adherence follow-up. Roles need to be set early so handoffs do not fail at the start of treatment.

Data Quality Builds Trust

Access claims are only as strong as the data behind them. Payors may question outcomes drawn from unclear sources or mixed definitions. Manufacturers should define measures for persistence, discontinuation, adverse events, and resource use before collection begins. Consistent reporting makes trends easier to interpret and improves program adjustment after launch.

Patient Costs Cannot Be Ignored

Insurance coverage does not guarantee affordability. Deductibles, coinsurance, accumulator policies, and benefit limits can stop therapy even after approval. Assistance programs may help when compliant with the law and plan rules. Teams should estimate patient expenses across commercial, public, and uninsured groups. That analysis exposes pressure points that threaten adherence.

Provider Burden Affects Uptake

Clinics may hesitate when a therapy requires lengthy forms, unclear lab criteria, or repeated payer calls. Staff time is a real access constraint. Field feedback before launch can reveal bottlenecks in documentation, portals, and referral patterns. Simple instructions and cleaner enrollment pathways help clinicians start treatment with fewer interruptions.

Health Policy Can Shift Plans

Coverage standards, payment models, and assessment methods can change after launch. A plan that worked upon approval may need revision within months. Teams should monitor payer bulletins, health technology reviews, coding updates, and policy signals. Regular review keeps evidence packages, contracts, and provider support aligned with current decision rules.

Collaboration Must Be Early

Late outreach leaves little time to correct evidence gaps or operational barriers. Payors, clinicians, patient advocates, and pharmacy partners should be consulted before final launch decisions are made. Early discussion can test assumptions about endpoints, cost offsets, and care delivery. It also helps teams prepare materials that answer real decision questions.

Measurement Keeps Access Practical

Access work continues after launch. Teams should track approval rates, denial reasons, time to first dose, persistence, support use, and abandonment. These measures show where barriers remain. Regular reporting can guide education, contracting, and service changes, so resources follow the problems patients and clinics actually face.

Conclusion

Breaking access barriers requires more than regulatory success. It calls for evidence that payors can trust, workflows that clinicians can manage, and support that patients can use without confusion. Pharmaceutical companies that plan early, measure carefully, and coordinate across care partners improve the chance of timely treatment. Better access means fewer delays between approval and meaningful patient benefit.

Fanatics + Complex Unveil Playboi Carti NBA Collection

Fanatics & Complex Unveil the Playboi Carti x Mitchell & Ness NBA League Collection

The Limited Edition Drop at the Intersection of Music, Style and Hoops Goes On Sale November 6

Complex + Fanatics introduce the exclusive Playboi Carti x Mitchell & Ness NBA League Collection, a limited-edition collaboration that unites the boundary breaking aesthetic of Playboi Carti with the iconic sportswear legacy of Mitchell & Ness. This capsule celebrates Carti’s love for basketball while reimagining classic NBA jerseys through his lens. Known for wearing his basketball jerseys backwards, Playboi Carti’s collection offers a fresh take on basketball culture with a design sensibility rooted in authenticity and individuality.

The collection will showcase exclusive designs from the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and two Toronto Raptors styles.

Celebrated for his avant-garde, punk-inspired approach to style, Playboi Carti has redefined the boundaries between streetwear and high fashion. Often seen pairing vintage sportswear with edgy, oversized silhouettes, Carti is known globally for his bold statement pieces and unexpected textures that mirror his disruptive musical energy. This collaboration channels Carti’s distinct aesthetic, reimagining Mitchell & Ness’ classic NBA silhouettes through his lens—merging basketball nostalgia with his raw, genre-defying vision. Marked with “YVL”, each piece pays homage to Carti’s Young Vamp Life—a record label, collective, and clothing company built on defiance, devotion, and pure unfiltered individuality. Each of the seven team designs captures his fearless individuality and signature dark, high-energy flair.

The collection drop doesn’t just pay tribute to basketball, it reframes it through the worlds of music and fashion, delivering a must-have collection for fans, and continues Complex and Fanatics’ partnership in creating some of the most highly sought-after collaborations at the intersection of culture and sports.

The Playboi Carti x Mitchell & Ness NBA League Collection will be available exclusively on Fanatics.com, the Complex App, Complex.com, and MitchellandNess.com, beginning November 6th.

Fanatics & Complex Unveil the Playboi Carti x Mitchell & Ness NBA League Collection via 360 Magazine.

2025 Polaris Slingshot Four-Model Lineup

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Polaris Slingshot, the ultimate adventure-seeking three-wheel vehicle, is thrilled to announce its all-new 2025 four-model lineup.

For its 10th anniversary, the 2025 Slingshot lineup introduces a redesigned fascia, significant style updates, improved drivability and a range of customization options, all designed to make every drive unforgettable. Whether you’re looking to elevate your ride with new audio features or stand out with an eye-catching paint scheme, the 2025 lineup has something for everyone. Here’s what’s new for 2025:

Redesigned Front End: The 2025 lineup boasts a fully redesigned front end, bringing a fresh, aggressive look to every model. From the clean, textured fascia of the S model to the dynamic Vented Sport Hood on the top-tier R model, each variant is designed to make a bold statement on the road.
Improved Drivability: Under the hood, Polaris delivers more power and smoother handling. With a modest bump in horsepower, new suspension tuning, and refined AutoDrive transmission, the 2025 lineup provides a sportier, more intuitive driving experience for those who crave adventure.
New Audio Features: For 2025, Polaris introduces upgraded, eight-inch speakers, delivering crisp sound and a custom-inspired look. Standard on the SLR and R models, this new Stage 2 Max Audio Package by Rockford Fosgate® provides a deeper bass and clearer sound quality, enhancing the driving experience.
Driver and Passenger Enhancements: Enhancements, such as a new key fob, gas cap tether, and improvements to security are made to upgrade the vehicle experience at every touchpoint. Each model in the 2025 lineup has refined fit and finish and offers a range of “mild-to-wild” paint options to give customers color choices that reflect their personal style.
Factory Accessories: Polaris continues to offer a wide variety of factory-engineered accessories to enhance your Slingshot experience. Whether you want to upgrade your audio system, add custom lighting, or improve comfort with a new top or sunshade, Polaris has you covered with options that perfectly match the factory design.

2025 Polaris Slingshot via 360 Magazine.

THE FALL OF DIDDY

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All Four-Parts of THE FALL OF DIDDY To Air Over Two-Nights Beginning Monday, January 27 @ 9/8c on ID

Ahead of the premiere on Monday, January 27 at 9/8c, watch a first look clip from ID’s THE FALL OF DIDDY. From Maxine Productions (the producers behind Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV) and Rolling Stone Films, the docuseries features exclusive, never-before-heard accounts and never-before-seen archival footage, offering personal insights into harrowing allegations of violent behavior and illegal activity that have shadowed the music mogul. Spanning Combs’ decades-long impact on music and popular culture, from his early days as a talented creative to his 2024 arrest, the docuseries uncovers the insidious and terrifying allegations of sexual assault, abusive behavior, violence, and other disturbing claims that lay beneath his success.

All four parts of THE FALL OF DIDDY will premiere across two-nights on Monday, January 27, and Tuesday, January 28 at 9/8c on ID

Most Interesting

360 MAGAZINE has compiled a list of the most powerful personalities. Many of them have had an impact within marginalized communities around the world, outpacing many social constructs.

Brooklynne Webb is an LGBTQ+ TikTok sensation who has released hit comedic records like My Crown and Christmas single My Sleigh. This Steve Madden and L’Oreal collaborator has been featured on GMA, Buzzfeed, and Daily Mail. Check out her body positivity post with Bebe Rexha.

Listen to 360 MAG podcast HERE.

Photographer: Dylan Lujano @DylanLujano

Hair: Mika Fowler @MikaHairStylist

Makeup: Anton Khachaturian @antonmakeup

Stylist: Sophia Rahimi @spicysoph_

Kheris Rogers author of Shine Bright via 360 MAGAZINE.

Kheris Rogers is among the brightest stars in the entertainment industry. Recently signed at LA Models, published a book called Shine Bright, and dubbed one of the youngest designers to present at NYFW. Of late, she launched the FLEX anti-bullying campaign and a retreat to help marginalized teens focus on their mental health. Her story about how she transformed lemons into lemonade was televised by NBC, CBS, and the Steve Harvey Show. Her creations have been worn by sheroes, including Whoopi Goldberg, Lupita Nyong’o, Lena Waithe, and Alicia Keys. Kheris was named by LeBron James as one of the strongest women who inspired him to build his Nike Lebron XVI shoe. Kheris is also on Teen Vogue’s “21 Under 21” roster and is part of the girls’ band Run the World.

Listen to 360 MAG podcast HERE.

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Paula Andrea Placido, a Dominican actress born in San Francisco, is one of the rare genuine souls that remain in the world. Her innocent, deep-seated eyes are mysterious and mischievous. This is a visual artist who plunges into abstract painting. However, her innate talent is her ability to conjure up members of the audience on the small screen with her infectious girl look and bad vibrations. In season three of The L Word: Generation Q, she joins superstars like Rosie O’Donnell, Margaret Cho, and Jennifer Beals. She gives a fascinating performance as Roxy, a party girl that pleases people. Moreover, she’s been cast in numerous notable shows like Hacks and Shameless.

In short, diabolical yet dynamic, Placido is on the tip of the Hollywood’s tongue as an actor to watch, which earned her a mention on our list.

Listen to 360 MAG podcast HERE.

Women Impact Tech CEO Paula R. Bratcher Ratliff speaks with Vaughn Lowery of 360 MAGAZINE.

Paula R. Bratcher Ratliff is the founder and CEO of Women Impact Tech. This past November, the accelerator produced an inaugural conference in Manhattan. Approximately 1000 women and a handful of prestigious companies as well as disruptive startups were in attendance. Executives from a variety of brands such as Peloton, Amazon, and Google were also present.

As a seasoned international staffing agent, Paula has created a space for gender equity in the arena. According to Ratliff, “Women represent only 8% of the population in the technology area.” She hopes global entities become more transparent and start a conversation. “Women represent only 14% of all engineers, she adds.”

In the aftermath of Roe v. Wade, participants were encouraged to go out and vote. While they did not have a formal conversation about the overturned decision, it reiterates the importance of women’s voices.

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Robyn Chamberlain is a Leipzig jewelry maker and handweaver via 360 MAGAZINE. — Robyn Chamberlain is a jewelry maker and handweaver based in Leipzig, Germany, via 360 MAGAZINE.

Robyn Chamberlain is a virtuous goldsmith and handweaver. She completed a bachelor’s degree in jewelry design at NSCAD in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Upon graduation in 2012, this Canadian artisan decided to relocate to Germany.

In 2018, Robyn opened her studio in Leipzig Lindenau. Its brick and mortar offer long-lasting trinkets as well as hand-loomed fabrics. Many of its rustic accessories have minimal aesthetics. However, a few of its hand-loomed scarves are bright and colorful.

Official Site

Listen to Robyn on 360 MAG podcast HERE.

Jen Cohn is a TV personality, producer and Metaverse mogul via 360 MAGAZINE.

Jen Cohn is a TV personality and voice-over actress best known for her characters in Overwatch as well as Airbender. When she’s not working on projects, she attends New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week. As a native New Yorker, she’s been enjoying the city with film director, her husband Robert Seigel, since June 2004 with their one child.

Furthermore, Cohn’s contagious personality generally keeps her busy as a talent; however, as a producer of television segments, she works constantly.

Don’t forget to check out her latest projects Welcome to the Chippendales and her podcast on personal style as well as expression in the Metaverse.

Jen was chosen for her extensive involvement in the gaming, web 3, and social media communities.

Listen to her on 360 MAG podcast HERE.

'Be A Disruptor' by Stratis Morfogen (NYC's restaurant royalty) on Amazon books interviewed by Vaughn Lowery via 360 MAGAZINE. — ‘Be A Disruptor’ by Stratis Morfogen (NYC’s restaurant royalty) on Amazon books interviewed by Vaughn Lowery via 360 MAGAZINE.

Stratis Morfogen is one of New York City’s most prolific businessmen. He was certainly one of the strongest restaurateurs in the metropolitan area, having to fight John Gotti, Jr. and his henchmen to conquer COVID-19. Best known for celebrity favorites like Brooklyn Chop House, Philippe Chow, and Brooklyn Dumpling House. This self-proclaimed disruptor has a magnetic personality and an unrivaled work ethic in the food & beverage industry. As one of the emperors of the service arena, Be A Disruptor is one of Amazon’s most sought-after business reads about innovation and automation across the industry. In fact, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop’s ‘vending machine business model’ has trended on TikTok, saving Stratis half of his normal payroll.

Having just graduated from high school, Stratis defies all chances and continues to push his daughter to go to college to try everything. Ultimately, failure is part of success. “If you keep looking back [from failures], it hurts your f*cking neck,” says Morfogen.

Listen to his introspective chat on 360 MAG podcast HERE.

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Reggie Becton speaks to both Vaughn Lowery and Armon Hayes of 360 MAGAZINE during a Spotify podcast. — Reggie Becton speaks to both Vaughn Lowery and Armon Hayes of 360 MAGAZINE during a 360 MAG podcast.

‘The R&B music of Gotham City’ makes noise with the new EP SadBoy Vol.1 by Reggie Becton. An experience of audio narration that instantly transports listeners into the mind of a disruptive creator who shoots directly from the heart. Becton, Maryland’s native suede voice, depicts the emotional complexities of love and loss through a modern lens. With inspiration from R&B legends, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Tank, and Brandy explain for two years why Reggie is known as ‘Artists We’ll Love’ by Apple Music.

Having gained momentum from his EP celebration, the crooner visited 360 MAG’s podcast to discuss and share the influence of his latest project. In tandem with Mental Health Month, Reggie Becton is transparent on his journey of the millennial man and offers advice to those who fight.

Snowflake Batch #25 – Humboldt Peak

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Announces Snowflake Batch #25. America’s Best-Selling Single Malt Released Its 25th Batch at Its Denver Distillery for the First Time in Three Years

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is thrilled to announce the release of this year’s coveted Snowflake iteration – Batch 25: Humboldt Peak. Loyal Strana-fans and passionate whiskey lovers from all over the country united and camped onsite in hopes of retrieving a bottle of this ultra-rare whiskey, available for one day only at the brand’s Colorado distillery.

Per tradition, each Snowflake iteration is an American Single Malt aged between five and ten years in new white American oak barrels with a #3 char, before transferring to a variety of wine, sherry, and rum barrels sourced from around the world. Each year’s batch spends a varying amount of time in different barrels, resulting flavor year-after-year.

This year’s Humboldt Peak is named per Stranahan’s tradition for a “14er” or Colorado Mountain peaking over 14,000 feet. The initial whiskey was finished in casks that once held Cabernet Sauvignon, Oloroso Sherry, and Barbados Rum. The resulting whiskey is a burst of fruity and sweet sensations, with notes of seasonal pear and apple richness mixed with cream soda.

Humboldt Peak is exclusively available in-person for one day only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Stranahan’s most devoted fans and whiskey connoisseurs were welcome to attend the Snowflake Village, starting 12:00 PM MT on Friday, December 2 through Saturday, December 3 to enjoy live performance from Jess Graber & the Highway 82 Band, food trucks, and pairing stations. As of today at 11:00 AM MT, Snowflake Humboldt Peak is now available for purchase for $119.99 with a valid I.D.

To learn more about Snowflake, visit https://www.stranahans.com/news/snowflake-2022/

Tasting Notes for Humboldt Peak:

Nose: Gingersnap cookie and orange marmalade with hints of holiday baking spices and oak
Palate: Silky smooth full-bodied mouth-feel with notes of baked pear, apple & cream soda
Finish: Pleasantly sweet and fruity finish with brown sugar & raspberry

About Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is a pioneering and award-winning American single malt whiskey comprised of 100% malted barley and Rocky Mountain water, aged in new American white oak barrels. From grain to glass, Stranahan’s whiskey is distilled and bottled at its Colorado distillery, the state’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. Stranahan’s expressions include Original, Blue Peak, Sherry Cask, Diamond Peak, Mountain Angel 10-Year-Old, and the limited-edition yearly release: Snowflake. As one of the first and best-selling American single malts, Stranahan’s is committed to building recognition and admiration for the category globally.

THE PETER AQUILONE WINTER CLASSIC

Special Olympics New York Hosts the Peter Aquilone Winter Classic at Jacob K. Javits Center in NYC. More Than 300 Athletes are Expected to Attend.

The New York City Region is thrilled to host one of the year’s most anticipated sporting events as the Peter Aquilone Winter Classic returns to the Javits Center. Details are as follows:

When: Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9:30am to 4pm
Where: Jacob K Javits Center (429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001)
What: Competition in Floor Hockey Team and Skills, with additional offerings in Young Athletes, Developmental Sports, and Field Days
Who: More than 300 Special Olympics New York athletes and more than 200 volunteers

The event will also play host to Special Olympics NY’s Health Programs, of which there will be five disciplines: Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Fun Fitness, Health Promotions, and Fit Feet.

In addition to the more than 200 volunteers supporting the event, another 100 volunteers from New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters will be on-hand to set up the floor hockey rinks.

Sponsors for this year’s competition include Liberty Dental Plan, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, ESPN, accessiBe, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, Disney, Local 388, NHL, Nestlé Health Science, and ACA NY.

About Special Olympics New York

Special Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in the country, serving more than 31,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with about 250 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.com, making it one of the most trusted charities in the business nationally. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.

Las Catalinas Announces the Completion Beach Town

Las Catalinas Announces Completion of Beach Town Neighborhood Car-free seaside town in Costa Rica continues to innovate a better way of living

In 2006, the innovators behind a car-free town aspired to create a better way of life connecting people to nature in a place where 1,000 acres of a 1200-acre property would remain undeveloped as a tropical dry forest reserve. After 16 years of planning and construction, that vision is now a reality with the completion of the neighborhood of Beach Town in Las Catalinas. Referred to as one of the most important and beautiful new towns in the world by renowned Notre Dame School of Architecture Professor Douglas Duany, Las Catalinas is located in the northwestern province of Costa Rica. Inspired by New Urbanism, the town offers a sustainable lifestyle that is influenced by the natural surroundings. Throughout its development, the town’s commitment to nature remains as one of its main core values.

Consisting of approximately 150 single family residences, 14 mixed use buildings, and over a dozen commercial and civic buildings across 21 acres of land along the Pacific Coast, Beach Town is a high-density, car-free town. With friendly neighborhoods, walkable streets and plazas, and timeless architecture, Beach Town was conceptualized to combine leisure and urban living with an emphasis on the natural surroundings. Beach Town is connected to two Pacific Ocean beaches and over 30 miles of hiking and biking trails in thriving tropical dry forests reserves. With a rich network of narrow passageways, stair streets and public plazas, the town weaves together 150 residences, two hotels, a beach club, eight restaurants and a variety of shops, offices and businesses centered on living well. In 2022, The Congress for New Urbanism celebrated Beach Town with a Charter Award recognizing the town for achieving “more equitable, sustainable, connected, healthy, and prosperous communities.” Most activities, conversations and meals are enjoyed in the fresh air under shade trees or on the outdoor covered terraces within the timeless tropical architecture. The value placed on walkability and relationship to nature creates an engaging place to visit.

“While the radical idea to build a car-free town received pushback even from the initial design team, our walkable town now seems the most natural and preferred way to be,” said Roberto Villalobos, Sub-Director of Design and Construction for Las Catalinas. “Car-free public realms invite natural sociability and freedom for children that can be enjoyed equally by all. The resulting density allows for more balanced natural-urban transects. Beach Town’s minimal footprint creates a sustainable infrastructure not just for the natural environment, but also for an active and healthy lifestyle full of organic, human, and architectural beauty.”

Beach Town has come to life over the years and offers a vibrant and eclectic mix of retail businesses embracing a way of life that supports the natural fabric of town. Beach Town Travel can arrange stays at the two hotels in town – Santarena Hotel and Posada San Rafael or with an array of villa options from flats to five-bedroom villas. The eight food and beverage venues located in Beach Town include Ponciana, Pots & Bowls, Pascual, Papagayo BrewHouse, La Taqueria at Beach Club, The Deli at Copper & Stone Gourmet, Cuatro Calle La Ronda and Coquelicot. The town’s boutique shops and stores include Las Catalinas Collection, Chunches Consignment, D’Aqui Design and Copper & Stone Gourmet Market. Beach Town also offers CORE by Chakfitness, Center of Joy, Pura Vida Ride, Wake Day Spa, ConnectOcean, BLP and Elif Academy for visitors and residents to enjoy.

Walk through Beach Town with founder Charles Brewer and the Town Architect team to learn about the challenges, successes and missteps made in planning and developing Beach Town in microphases. “Lessons will be applied as our eyes aim to the ambitious development of the remaining 180 acres of Las Catalinas all surrounded by our 1,000-acre natural tropical dry forest preserve,” Villalobos further explained. “The next neighborhood underway includes El Prado where residences, mixed use buildings, parks, and neighborhoods have started vertical construction for an ambitious 600 buildings across 60 acres – most of which get panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and are surrounded by 40 kilometers of hiking and mountain biking trails.”

Located just east of Beach Town in El Prado, Lantana Residences is a collection of ocean view homes and flats built into the hillside. Set to begin construction in the second quarter of 2023, Lantana Residences are located in the second neighborhood in Las Catalinas on the hillside of El Prado. The residences flank a picturesque stair street and offer the most dramatic urban and ocean views in Las Catalinas. The residences are slated for completion in July 2025. Ranging from one to four bedrooms, Lantana Residences offer dramatic views, plentiful outdoor spaces, crafted interior finishes with spectacular architecture. Slanted rooftops, thick walls, high ceilings, clever ventilation, and other structural considerations provide respite from the outdoor elements in the Guanacaste tropical dry forest. Indoor and outdoor living spaces, pools, and outdoor terraces embrace the climate and allow for comfortable indoor and outdoor living. Wood and other materials used are from sustainable sources and all buildings are designed to be energy efficient.

The crowning jewel of the Lantana neighborhood is its stair-street architecture modeling pedestrian Mediterranean hill towns of the Old World. Not only are stair streets visually stunning, but they link people, places, and conversations together, providing an intricate tapestry that weaves lives together. Utilizing its intense sloping topography, Arosemena & Way Arquitectos designed the stair streets of Lantana to create a way for visitors and residents to explore the neighborhood from the shops, plazas, parks, and streets of lower levels of El Prado to the higher vistas, residences, and trail heads of the upper neighborhoods of El Prado. Highly visible from nearly all areas of town while offering a panoramic ocean and town view, the stair streets of Lantana enhance the pedestrian experience which is the cornerstone of Las Catalinas in encouraging interaction and engagement among residents and visitors. The Lantana neighborhood will feature nine buildings and an intricate array of plazas, parks, and community pool. Residences offer a variety of floorplans ranging from 484 square feet to 3,843 square feet. For more information, email sales@lascatalinascr.com or 1-866-357-3872 or visit www.lantanaresidences.com.

About Las Catalinas, www.lascatalinascr.com

The conscious town of Las Catalinas is Costa Rica’s newest desirable beach town inspired by New Urbanist philosophy. The car-free, highly walkable town includes several inns and intimate hotels, shops, restaurants, retail, day spas, pedestrian streets, parks, plazas, and recreational facilities, all located between two of Costa Rica’s loveliest Pacific beaches and 1,000 acres of protected tropical dry forest, which are interlaced with extensive hiking and biking trails. Within the town, the walkable public spaces are interwoven with nature, and the architecture emphasizes indoor-outdoor living and scenic views. Cars are refreshingly absent. Founder Charles Brewer’s core values and beliefs include environmental stewardship, connection to one another and to the rhythms of nature, promotion of wellness, and an emphatic preference for quality of life over quantity of material possessions, understanding that the “good life” is not about material possessions but about human connections, good health, and ecological sustainability.

NNENA RETURNS WITH HER NEW SINGLE “PMTWGR”

ANNOUNCED AS THE OPENER FOR RINI’S “PAST THE NAKED EYE” TOUR

LISTEN HERE “PMTWGR”

KICKS OFF WEDNESDAY, 11/30 – BUY TICKETS HERE

Nnena returns with her new single “PMTWGR” featuring Ncognita & KT via Loud Robot/RCA Records. Heavy on soul grooves courtesy of producer Ben Oyortey Jr, the song is confident and fun, using witty rhymes to address that PMTWGR. In addition to releasing her latest single, it’s also been announced that she’s joining Rini’s “Past The Naked Eye” tour as an opener. The tour kicks off tomorrow, 11/30, and will hit cities such as Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and more – buy tickets HERE.

Listen to “PMTWGR” HERE and watch the visualizer, directed by Deondrae Jones HERE.

Last year, Nnena showcased her range and versatility on her EP …Just Cause. The four-track EP features Childish Major, DaVionne and WESTSIDE BOOGIE – the latter on the standout track “Come Again.” This new project follows the release of her debut EP Bipolar AF, the first release from the partnership between Loud Robot, the record label from JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot and RCA Records.

Additionally, Nnena was featured on Insecure: Music From The HBO Original Series, Season 5soundtrack with her memorable single “Fun,” which is currently the second highest streamed track on the album on Spotify. This week Nnena had her late night television debut performing the track on The Late Late Show with James Corden – watch it here.

An incredible writer, lyricist, rapper and vocalist, bursting with effusive energy and a massive personality, the Cleveland native, born Nnena Adigwe to Nigerian parents, credits some of her robust, descriptive storytelling impulses to her past screenwriting experience. Nnena began writing comedic sketches during college and that soon led to working on more full-fledged projects—the kinds of works that needed sound tracking. Rather than pay licensing fees, she tried her hand at making her own music. Her music reflects her eclectic influences ranging from Otis Redding to Millie Jackson, from Queen Latifah to Miriam Makeba to Kendrick Lamar and especially “Lauryn Hill, she molded me the most,” along with other neo-soul genre artists Musiq Soulchild and Jill Scott, as well from Drake, J. Cole, to Tiwa Savage.

Nnena is currently working on her debut album; stay tuned for more music coming soon.

“Past The Naked Eye” tour dates:

11/30 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Purgatory Stage

12/1 – Washington, DC – Union Stage

12/4 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

12/5 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge

12/14 – Oakland, CA – The New Parish

12/15 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst

12/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echoplex

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