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Food And Travel / Luxe Blvd. — No comments
17
Jan 12

Beauty & Essex

This weekend after an early dinner at TAO NYC I was able to have a few after dinner drinks with my lady at cool spot called Beauty & Essex. B&E is located on Essex St. on the Lower East Side of Manhattan not far from Katz Deli. The place is set up like a speakeasy. The store front is an old furniture store turned pawn shop with all types of gaudy artifacts and fancy jewels. Look close enough and you can see the hip hop influence like the Notorious B.I.G. figurine. Walk into the Pawn Shop. Admire the inventory for a few seconds. Then head for the back door where the burly,but polite security keep watch of the entry into opulence.

Leaving the pawn shop and entering Beauty & Essex is part of what makes it cool & NY. Inside is swanky and laid out very nicely. Long hanging chandeliers, winding staircases, fur walls,2 bars & seating for dining. There is a bar in the ladies room & complimentary champagne. I did not use the men’s room, but it trust it was up to standards. Drink menu include creative cocktails like the Emerald Gimlet, Beauty Elixir,the O.D.B. or the Woodford Wilson. Women have a nice selection of trendy drinks to sample. I am not into fruity drinks, but the Woodford Wilson which is, Woodford Reserve bourbon, pineapple, lime, ginger beer, brandied vanilla cherry, is more masculine than it sounds. A small selection of impressive beers like Stella, New Castle, Negra Modelo & yeah even Hieneken Light. Red & white wine by glass or bottle.

 

I did not eat, but I will return to have dinner. A woman seated next to us at the bar had a pizza appetizer thing called a, “Sweet Roasted Tomato Pizzeta”. It smelled delicious. The menu includes gourmet versions of burgers,onion rings, ribs , steak & seafood. Also known as the Beauty & Essex burger, Vidalia Onion Ring Tempura,Heritage Baby Back Ribs, Bone in Rib-eye & Pearls of the Sea. Remember, a Bentley isn’t white,it’s moonbeam!

 

Beauty & Essex is a cool place to take a young lady(or two)hang out have some drinks, appetizers & a meal. This is where you go when Fridays wont do. When she deserves more and you need a different element. Good place for date,groups, a sexy night out for the ladies, celebrations & good times. For a guys night out on the town not so much. For more pics and full menu check the website >>> Beauty&Essex.com

 

Beauty & Essex
146 Essex Street
New York,N.Y. 10002

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14
Jan 12

Cigar Music: 211 Media Group & 0-50 Boyz “Krush”

Shout out to my people SteelSouls of HellRaisersHouse.com for letting me get a special screening of this video. Representing Jersey & hip hop in general with some prominent lyricists shot on location in one of the hottest cigar lounges in NJ.(secret location).

**This feature was taken from Hellraiserhouse.com  by Steelsouls**

 

-First and foremost I wanna say Jersey is back on the map or better yet in the building! Since growing up and being a DJ I have always been close to hip-hop, especially rappers from Jersey. Let me introduce to you, 211 Media Group & The 0-50 Boyz, and the song is called ‘Krush‘ f/Prince AK, 211 & the 0-50 Boyz and Doitall from the 90′s Platinum rap group Lords Of The Underground.

 

 

 

 

 

KRUSH – PRINCE AK ft. DRIFT, MIDDY, FAM FAMIL, DOITALL from INKFLOMASTERZ on Vimeo.

Warning: This video contains profane language and sexual references.

For more info about Garden State Greats and Lords Of The Underground check out: Lord Gang Underground.

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11
Jan 12

B&L Now on Tumblr!!

Greetings everyone I hope 2012 is beginning on a good note. I would like to thank everyone for all the continued support. Thanks to everyone who bought my Winter B&L shirts they sold out quick fast. More Luxe things to come this year. More posts,more fashion,more LUXE, more love, more hate, more positive energy & more surprises. I do a lot and I am as busy as all of you are,but I make time. I know how it is out here.

 

In the mean time when you are in the mood for some LUXE style please check out my Tumblr. I update as much as possible with quality visuals of luxuriousness & sexy images for your viewing pleasure. >>>>> Serious Bok Luxe Museum

 

 

 

 

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31
Dec 11

Short Film: Ciroc “Luck Be a Lady”

Happy New Year everyone! Enjoy this short film by Mr. Ciroc Ultra Premium himself, Diddy. Directed by Anthony Mandler feat. Michael K. Williams, Eva Marcille and others filmed in Las Vegas.

This what I’m talking about. This is Luxe. Adults having a good time. The evening is so much more enjoyable when everyone in the room can pull their own weight. Enjoy 2012 people & your Ciroc.

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25
Dec 11

Merry Christmas!

Drink wine, have fun & keep it LUXE.

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17
Dec 11

Christmas Gifts For Her

Christmas is in 7 days & most likely we have that major thing thing our loved ones want, but how about that little extra. That other unexpected thing that says,”I take the extra step.” Here are a few do-able item gift ideas for the ladies that go beyond the norm. Fellas listen if you want. Ladies drop hints and they will have to.

Bond #9 High Line is described as ,”The scent of wildflowers, green grasses & urban renewal.” Listen it smells fresh and no one will smell like her. She may be a Beyonce fan and I know its easy to go to CVS and get that Beyonce Heat… but don’t. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores. 100ml $220

Alexander McQueen Skull Scarf. Why because it’s tough and the skulls are mean, but she will smell all feminine and intimidate. Also at Saks or online $295

 

Balenciaga Shades. I like shades so if I’m fly she fly. These are popular not not common. Very fly. Find these at Solstice Sunglasses. $375

 

A camera upgrade is always nice. I know most phones especially iphones have great cameras. Nothing better than an official camera during vacation time or especially at concerts. Disposable cameras are useless at concerts.

Neiman Marcus Jewelry Box. Her jewelry box should be just as Luxe as your humidor. If your cigars are in imported Spanish cedar with golden handles her diamonds and baubles should be just as comfortable. $285

 

Speaking of cigars get her some. If your lucky and she smokes cigars hit up your local Cigar Shop like Barrister Cigars for some Drew Estate Acid Blondies or whatever she likes.

The only thing better than happy hour prices is a free happy hour. Throw some gift cards to her & her girls friends favorite watering hole in a stocking. Fridays, Cheesecake Factory, Legal Seafood , Nobu..etc,.The place she likes not you! Remember it’s the thought not how much the gift cost..usually. Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa all that from Serious Bok!

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27
Nov 11

Alexander McQueen Skull Icon Aviators

I stay on top of the sunglasses,shades,eyewear, face jewels,hater blockers or whatever you call them. Shades are a good year round and aviators are timeless. The sun always shines. Instead of walking around squinting welcome the sun the shine its rays on you in these Alexander McQueen eyewear pieces. Looks great with a cigar, expensive watch & inexpensive t-shirt.

I like the red ones they just have Serious Bok all over them. LUXE. Pick these up at Alexander McQueen.com or Neiman Marcus.

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17
Nov 11

Events: Smoke-n-Lounge

Here are some upcoming events at the Smoke~n~Lounge in Belleville,N.J. Events not to be missed including the “Drew Estate My Uzi Weighs a Ton“cigar release & Thanks Giving feast. Come through,relax and try the latest offering from the Drew Estate camp. The 2nd Annual Thanks Giving Customer Appreciation night will be as awesome as the last with crazy food, libations, cigars, hookah and all the good times we could expect. Im talking pig roasts & fried turkey!

**There is also another private invite only happening taking place. For details..

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06
Nov 11

Watch The Throne Tour 2011 x N.J.

Last night I attended the WTT TOUR at the Izod Arena in Jersey! Here Jay-Z & Kanye West performed for me. I know first hand people who do not attend concerts. They feel as if paying a price to watch some “people” on a stage perform is a waste. I don’t see it this way. Especially if you like an artists music so much that you play it often and know the words. The least these artists can do is come out and perform for the people. When the performance is phenomenal that makes it even better. And yes you must pay! This is a job. Jay and Yeezy did a damn good job.

The concert was as straight forward as the “Watch The Throne” album. No pre-show DJ, opening acts or intermissions. The show started when the show started. Almost 3 hours of non-stops classics from both artists catalogs. The pyrotechnics, lasers, lights, rising image displaying platforms & unforgettable lyrics were a creative spectacle. At one point both these men sat down and watched the screens with the audience. That was not a problem. Its like we grew up with these two icons. We’ve worn sports jerseys together. We bought button ups together. We went through the car crashes & 9/11 together. The sit down was cool.

At the end of the show Jay & Kanye performed “N***@s IN Paris” ….3 times!!! Back to back to back. If it was up to me they could have done that song 3 more times. Every time Jay said,”One more time?, Bring it back! Ball So Hard!” you had to be there to feel that energy. A bootleg concert vid does no justice. Very good time and worth every penny. Thanks to Kanye & Jay for performing for me.

“NO CHURCH IN THE WILD”

After concert cigar is a must. I am B&L, Serious Bok.

For future events visit B&L and check http://www.livenation.com/

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30
Oct 11

Dandy Lion Exhibit x Aljira

This week I attended the opening reception for the, “Dandy Lion: Articulating a Re(de)fined Black Masculine Identity” exhibit at the Aljira Center for Contemporary Art in Newark, N.J. The Dandy Lion exhibition is, “a collection of photography by 10 artists exploring the phenomenon of Black Dandyism throughout the African Diaspora.” If you’re unaware of the Dandy Movement check the video & brief description by curator Shantrelle P. Lewis.

“A refreshing exhibition, guest curated by Shantrelle P. Lewis, Dandy Lion: Articulating a Re(de)fined Black Masculine Identity takes a glance at urban Black Dandies who like their continental African counterparts, Le Sapeur of Brazzaville, Congo, embody style, sophistication and a commitment to culture via dramatized masculinity. This exhibition is an examination and approbation of the contemporary dandy in Diasporan settings. Dandy Lion is an homage to the fashionable urban gentleman – an African Diasporan man of style, an urban connoisseur of sophistication and a contemporary man of extraordinary swagger.”

Dandy Lion Exhibit Video Flyer – Opening Reception 10.27.11 from Shantrelle Lewis on Vimeo.

I had a good time here at this exhibition. Good to meet the photographers/artists & Curator of this great work. If you missed the opening ceremony event  with live D.J., meet and greet,white wine & refeshments don’t worry.The exhibit will be on display until December 22nd, 2011. I did not take any pics of the artists work because this is something that you should go out, support & see for yourself. LUXE.

For more info and all artist participants visit http://www.aljira.org/

Aljira Gallery

591 Broad Street

Newark, N.J. 07102

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