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Slushies may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the temps drop, but we've put a seasonal spin on these sips that are sure to leave your guests with all the warm and cozy feels! Check out our recipe below! Cider Bourbon Slushies Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup apple cider for slushie mix, 1 ½ cups cider for serving ½ cup bourbon ¼ cup brown sugar syrup (see... Read more on the AK site →

Sweater-weather season has arrived, and thankfully, with that comes all the amazing flavors fall has to offer! From pickled acorn squash and cider sage brussels to ginger gelato and carmelized pear fig trifle, check out what's new on the menu!   SAVORY APPLE CHEDDAR TARTS smoked meringue, rosemary, harvest spices   TRUFFLED BRIE GOUGERE root vegetables, maple... Read more on the AK site →

From suspended candles to dramatic candelabras, Pier Sixty was transformed into a true fantasy world during the NYC Wizard's Dinner. This immersive dining experience brought together over 600 ticket holders who donned their favorite wizard-wear while enjoying a seated dinner and nonstop entertainment including a fire show, magic act, tarot card reading and a meet-and-greet with a live Burmese... Read more on the AK site →

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 →

Summer entertaining always calls for rosé, but if you really want to impress your guests, try serving our rosé granita for a refreshing twist. Just remember to make extra of this frozen treat — they tend to go fast!   Rosé Granita Servings: 24 quartered limes INGREDIENTS 18 oz rosé 16 oz simple syrup 2 oz light rum 2 ½ oz lemon juice ½ tsp... 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... 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 →