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kait & chris @ current the story During the holidays, Kait and Chris had decided that in lieu of Christmas gifts they would go out to an expensive dinner together at Del Posto. "As we were getting ready to go out to dinner, we were having some drinks at our home, and Chris asked me to grab him one," Kait says. "When I reached to get him one, there was only one can there and it was wrapped... Read more on the AK site →

When it came time to collaborate with the Astor House for their launch party, we knew this amazing space would lend itself perfectly for we like to call our Grind-to-Order Vegetable Tartare! This veg-forward, interactive station featured freshly pureed root vegetables (literally put through a grinder in front of guests) combined with a carrot yogurt tahini and apple rosemary shrub. Guests also... Read more on the AK site →

After tireless months of testing and tweaking, our amazing team of chefs have done it again with their creative and delicious new creations. From savory tomato basil eclairs to mini s'mores whoopie pies, check out a sampling of what's new on the menu! HORS D'OEUVRES APPETIZERS ENTREES DESSERT BUTLERED SWEETS The post AK’s New Spring Menu... Read more on the AK site →

The Loading Dock has seen many transformations through the years, but to see it as a NYC subway station was a first! During a recent bar mitzvah at the Stamford venue, Jersey Street Production and Pure Event Group gave our space the full MTA treatment complete with a subway car, steel installations, cinderblock centerpieces and even a custom-built newsstand! Check out photos (Erin Kiernan... Read more on the AK site →

annie & justin october 6, 2018 @ the skylark the story "On May 20, 2017, I ran the Brooklyn half marathon while Justin cheered from the sidelines. Our plan was meet at Nathan's in Coney Island for hot dogs (my favorite) after the race. Instead of hot dogs, he surprised me with a ring! Justin also had all of our family and friends meet us at a bar near our home to celebrate," says Annie.... Read more on the AK site →

To celebrate the start of the cooler weather season, we partnered to the breathtaking event space 620 Loft & Garden in creating a magical “Hidden Garden Dinner.” The intimate affair was visually spectacular with everything from cozy pink fur seat cushions to dinner plate sized dahlias which adorned the tables set on the outside terrace nestled between the New York cityscape. Guests... Read more on the AK site →

Looking for a new go-to winter cocktail? Our Pear Cobbler brings together some of our favorite seasonal flavors and is the perfect drink to sip on even through the coldest of days! Get the recipe below... Pear Cobbler Servings: 2 INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 oz vodka 1 oz pear liqueur 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz agave 2 tsp finely diced pear 2 tsp pomegranate seeds... Read more on the AK site →

Photo: Scott Rudd Events Abigail Kirsch is thrilled to announce it's newest exclusive venue: Queen's Museum! Located just outside of Manhattan in Flushing, New York,the Queens Museum offers a breathtaking contemporary event space overlooking the famous Unisphere that can accommodate 75 to 1,000 guests for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, fundraising events, corporate entertaining or any... Read more on the AK site →

caitlin & william june 1, 2018 @ tappan hill mansion the story William knew he wanted to propose at the couple's favorite location – their home! "He secretly called out sick from work and spent the day setting up our backyard with twinkly lights, rose petals and candles, so when I walked in, there was a trail of rose petals from the front door leading to the backyard outside where he... Read more on the AK site →

Looking for some comfort food this fall season? Our warm and creamy Harvest Squash Bisque is sure to hit the spot! Check out the recipe below... Harvest Squash Bisque Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS ¼ stick unsalted butter 1 medium white onion, peeled and roughly diced to 1” dice 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp minced ginger 1 ½ cup winter squash, peeled and roughly chopped to 1”... Read more on the AK site →