HERLIFE Launch Party Connects South Florida Women

More than 400 of South Florida’s most remarkable women (and a few good men) gathered at Il Bacio Restaurant & Lounge Thursday, June 16, to celebrate the launch of HERLIFE Magazine, the only glossy lifestyle magazine in the area created and written by women, for women.

The champagne started flowing promptly at 7 p.m. (Who doesn’t love a little bubbly to begin the evening?) Guests, among them Delray Beach Councilwoman Contance Scott, poured in and were treated to passed hors d’oeuvres by PRIME and a table stacked with gourmet cupcakes from Cupcake Cottage for dessert.  (The Gab Girls can’t say no to cupcakes, so we admit we snuck a few while on duty!) While some mingled with beaming HERLIFE Editor Karen Alleyne-Means, others struck a pose at the portrait stand courtesy of Shelley Arminio from MonkeyFacePhoto.com.

The HERLIFE staff, Il Bacio Owner Steven Pellegrino, local philanthropist Cindi Krost, socialites Michael and Karen Towner, and renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Man joined Alleyne-Means and her husband, Shawn Means, for the official ribbon cutting and speech, marking the launch of South Florida’s newest women’s magazine.

A magazine launch party wouldn’t be complete without swag bags. Each guest went home with a hot pink bag stuffed with the first four issues of HERLIFE Magazine and luxury gift items from Cenegenics Medical Institute Boca Raton, Dr. Daniel Man Plastic Surgery, Life Time Fitness Boca Raton, Butlers in the Buff Florida, and Il Bacio.

We think the success of the launch party is just the beginning of great things to come from HERLIFE Magazine...

Caliente Kitchen Celebrates One Sizzling Year on the Ave

On Friday, June 3, the One Year Anniversary Party for Caliente Kitchen was almost too hot to handle as the dining and nightlife hotspot officially celebrated a successful year on Atlantic Avenue.

Sponsored by Svedka Vodka and Sauza Tequila, Caliente’s fiesta started off right with one hour of premium open bar. Later, Maxim Hometown Hottie Lisa Morales and the Caliente girls raised the temperature a bit more as they shimmied and danced their way through the party.

Outside, the crowd enjoyed the pulsating tracks of DJ Konnekt, who turned the dance floor into a scorching hotspot that the guests couldn’t seem to leave.

Guests cooled off by the ice sculpture of Maxim Hottie Lisa Morales before bringing the party inside to dance with her and the other Caliente girls.

After this smokin’ party, we know you can stand the heat! Look out for more events coming soon to Caliente Kitchen Delray and Boynton Beach.

Caliente Kitchen Delray Beach

8 East Atlantic Avenue

Delray Beach, Florida

Tel: 561-450-6940

www.facebook.com/calientekitchen 

This Father's Day, Treat Dad to the Mizner Park Downtown Drive

When you think about cars, thoughts about dad probably don't trail far behind.

Most likely, he was the lucky guy in the passenger seat as you learned how to drive, coaching you as you repeatedly failed to differentiate between 'forward' and 'reverse.' He taught you how to change a tire, effortlessly navigated hundreds of miles on long road trips, and will now and forever know more about cars than you. That's just what dads do.

This Father's Day (Sunday, June 19), treat him to something special at the First Annual Mizner Park Downtown Drive. All day long, Mizner Park will be transformed into a stunning showroom of vintage cars from the 1920s to the 1960s on display and on parade, including post-war European sports and exotic cars by Lou La Vie.

Does your dad, uncle or grandfather have a classic of his own he'd like to show off? Register now to showcase a vintage ride in your own street-side space. Fan Favorite prizes will be awarded, and early registrants will receive a commemorative gift.

There is no entry fee or charge to participate, and club membership is not required.
Spots may be reserved in hourly blocks between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Call (561) 750-3500 to register today. But hurry, space is limited!

Location:

Mizner Park
Between Palmetto Park Road & Glades Road on Federal Highway in Boca Raton
Phone: (561) 362-0606
http://www.miznerpark.com/

Visitor Parking: Valet $5, Parking Garages complimentary

See you (and dad!) at the First Annual Mizner Park Downtown Drive!

Dr. Man Has Our Lashes (& Hearts!) A-Flutter With BOGO Latisse Offer

We're headed straight into the sweltering months of summer, which are notoriously unfriendly times for ladies who like their eye makeup to stay put. Wouldn't it be great if you stepped into the Florida humidity and had long, full, paparazzi-worthy lashes - without a mascara meltdown moments later?

Gab fans, dream no longer. Daniel Man, M.D., one of the nation's leading platic surgeons located right here in Boca Raton, has the solution.

Today until Friday, June 3, Dr. Man is offering two kits of Latisse, the only FDA-approved eyelash enhancement solution, for $125 ($62.50 each).

This stuff is honestly magic. Just brush it onto your top lashline each night (like you would a liquid eyeliner) and you'll start to grow thick, dark, browbone-skimming lashes within a month. We heard Claire Danes's lashes grew so long that her makeup artist actually had to trim them. No tarantula mascara, no break-the-bank eyelash extensions - just natural, "Oh-my-goodness-how-do-you-get-them-so-long" lashes.

Stop in to Dr. Man's office by Friday, June 3, to get your hands on the newest ammunition in your beauty arsenal. We won't tell anyone your secret...

Check out some of Gab's favorite Latisse-lovers...

851 Meadows Road, Suite 222

Boca Raton, Florida 33486

1-800-232-5508

"Gabby" Birthday to Steven Pellegrino, Sr.!

Steven Pellegrino, Sr., the man behind Il Bacio Restaurant & Lounge and PRIME, has thrown the people of South Florida some of the hottest parties we have ever seen. 

It was only fitting that, for the big guy's birthday, we go all out with a Summer Circus-themed Birthday Bash worthy of Il Bacio's off-the-chart event roster.

So, for the past week, Gab worked in secret to plot the perfect birthday, including smuggling an oversize paper birthday cake into the office for Steven's wife, Jackie, to decorate.

On Saturday, May 14, we finally were able to pull out all the stops, kicking off the evening with a hilarious James Brown fire performance before presenting dangling aerialists, fireworks courtesy of Steven Pellegrino, Jr., and - surprise! - a beautiful woman leaping out of a birthday cake and launching into a dance and fire performance act for a very surprised Steven.

As always, DJ Brett the Hitman kept the crowd going until we couldn't dance anymore, providing the soundtrack to yet another unforgettable night.

The party never ends when you're working with the Pellegrinos!

Il Bacio Restaurant & Lounge

29 SE 2nd Avenue, Just off of Atlantic Avenue

Delray Beach, FL

Dining Reservations: 561-865-7785

Visit: http://www.ilbacioofdelray.com/

www.facebook.com/ilbaciodelray

"Chick Flick Night" Takes Off in Tampa With the Help of Butlers in the Buff

This Saturday, May 16, in Tampa, loads of ladies celebrated all things girly at "Chick Flick Night," which kicked off, fittingly, with Grey "Goose Bridetinis," swag bags and the incomparable company of Butlers in the Buff, Florida's hottest new British import. Always the life of the party, the Butlers led the ladies onto a party bus, where they were whisked away to the red-carpet VIP premiere of "Bridesmaids."

Needless to say, us Gabbers are a little jealous. We can't wait for the Butlers to serve us again at one of our South Florida events or pop into the office for a visit.

Check out the below fab photos taken by Ashley Grant and Metromix...

"The Circus" 2-Year Anniversary Celebration at Il Bacio

"The Circus" rolled into town on Wednesday, April 27, celebrating Il Bacio's second year as Delray’s premier venue for nightlife, entertainment and dining with over-the-top entertainment worthy of The Big Top.

The much-anticipated event lived up to its high-flying expectations as more than 500 South Florida revelers partied the night away, their senses captivated by the dazzling and sultry circus-inspired acts and pulsating sounds of DJ Brett the Hitman.


Sponsored by Ketel One Vodka, "The Circus" kicked off with Harlequin Stilt Walkers, a nod to vintage acts of days past, and the incredible Goatman, who roamed the courtyard inviting intrigued guests to the join the party.


As a seductive belly dancer and her curious snake slithered through the crowd, guests were treated to sensational aerialists and gravity-defying performances from suspended silks.

The night heated up with incredible fire performers, and culminated with a spectacular violinist that blew the crowd away with his rock solos.

The only thing to do after such an unforgattable event? Start planning for next year!

Il Bacio Restaurant & Lounge
29 SE 2nd Avenue, Just off of Atlantic Avenue

Delray Beach, FL

Dining Reservations: 561-865-7785

Visit: http://www.ilbacioofdelray.com/

www.facebook/com/ilbaciodelray