Last week we enjoyed a dinner out at Cache Cache. Love the bar and the bar menu there. The frisee salad was amazing! Earlier this week we did bar apps at Campo, the grilled seafood salad is the absolute perfect meal!
Our clients enjoy dinner at many locations in Aspen, but we want to know, what are your favorite spots to eat, take our poll!
The Grammy’s have come and gone as everyone prepares for the big annual awards show, the Oscars. Our clients that traveled to this year’s Grammy’s enjoyed some time on the red carpet and some great after parties, but let’s talk about the actual show.
From the fashion to the performances there is a lot to vote on! So take our polls, “Best Dressed” and “Best Performance”
Ok now if we can get past some of the bad fashions, ehemm Katy Perry, let’s discuss Best Performance, which is in fact what the Grammy is more about.
Let A Private Concierge plan your trip to the Grammy’s next year!
It’s the weekend before Valentine’s Day…have you gotten a gift for your loved one or made romantic plans? Allow A Private Concierge to help plan your perfect Valentine’s Day getaway or night out and to provide a couple of gift suggestions for the ladies:
JESSICA HICKS NECKLACE: Give that someone special this beautiful necklace, Jessica’s fine hand crafted jewelry is the perfect accessory for everyday or special occasions.
GODIVA CHOCOLATES: Nothing says I love you like chocolate. Try some of Godiva’s Valentine’s packages, like the their signature truffle box.
Email us info@aprivateconcierge.com for more suggestions or to plan your perfect night out!
Join the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club on June 11th & 12th for the 18th Annual Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament at the Sankaty Golf Course. The weekend is sure to be a fun one on the island with celebrity appearances (stay tuned!), a silent & live auction full of wonderful donations and of course an amazing round of golf!
Let A Private Concierge secure your spot in this year’s tournament and take care of all of your travel needs, including securing a room at The White Elephant Residences, reserving a table at the new restaurant started by the owners of the Straight Wharf Restaurant and more!
If you are interested in being a sponsor of this year’s event or donating an item to hte auction, please email (sarah@aprivateconcierge.com) for more information.
About the Tournament:
The Annual Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament will be held the weekend of June 11 & 12, 2011 at the Sankaty Golf Club on Nantucket. The golf tournament includes a cocktail party on Saturday June 11 with a silent and live auction, followed by Sunday shot gun start at 8:30AM. This golf tournament benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Nantucket where the mission is “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”
A Private Concierge is so proud of our clients and friends that participated in last night’s Super Bowl!
We spent the game cheering for both teams, and enjoyed a night out in Aspen with fans from both side, man what great fans to have rooting for your team!
So…just like that the 2011 Football season is over and the Green Bay Packers are our National Champions and likely going to Disney World, any chance they’d prefer to head to Nantucket? Or Aspen? I digress…
Last night’s game was an amazing one from a sports fan standpoint. Whether you were rooting for the Packers, the Steelers or just hoping someway, somehow hoping that Sanchez and the Jets would magically appear on the field to replace the Steelers (not saying that anyone was), it was a game full of excitement and great energy.
As we all know though, the Super Bowl is not just about the game. Now a days, we have to consider the commercials, the halftime show, the celebrities that attend, the location of the event, and more. So here is our analysis of the 2011 Super Bowl:
THE GAME: A
Great game to watch, I was more excited to watch the game then the commercials, a lot of times that is not the case. Big Ben made a great comeback and Aaron Rodgers proved that he is GB’s future and that he is a franchise quarterback. As a team, it was amazing to see GB come back from injury, not even just in this game but also this season. Losing Ryan Grant early in the season (one of our favorite Packers) hurt their running game early, but they made adjustments and Coach McCarthy did that all season proving his ability to overcome challenges.
I gave the game an A, it was a great one…hopefully Aaron Rodgers isn’t ready for any media drama anytime soon because I’d hate to see him retire this season and then come back next. Congrats to the Packers, today is a good day to be a cheese head.
THE COMMERCIALS: C-
As an advertising person I have to say this was the worst year of commercials I have EVER seen. Let me start with the good commercials, there were only 2 that I would ever want to see again:
1. NFL, “thank you to the fans”: This spot was fantastic, from Happy Days to Senifeld to How I Met Your Mother, this was meticulously done and deserves an A+. This spot engaged viewers, created emotion by making the viewer go, “I loved that episode” at least once, it was a spot for everyone and just a perfect composite of TV and the NFL. Kudos!
2. Volkswagon, Darth Vader Kid: Amazing! I watched this whole ad thinking what is this ad for, and it kept my interest for the duration and what a great ending. This ad gets an A from me, and it was the only car commercial worth watching again. The great things about this ad:
Honestly, I don’t want to spend time on the bad ads, there are too many. But, the agencies for Doritos, Ford, Pepsi and Bud Light should look for new agencies. These ads were mean-spirited, not funny and overall these ads accused their consumers of being stupid, this work was embarrassing.
Lastly, there was one ad missing at this year’s Super Bowl and it was the ads that ran regionally during the Jets vs. Steelers AFC Championship game…Check it out. New York Presbyterian’s ad “Heather’s Story” would have easily been in the top 3 ads at this year’s Super Bowl, maybe next year.
THE OTHER STUFF:
Black Eyed Peas Halftime Show: D
This show was awful! From the vocals to the outfits to the choppiness of the medley, that was one of the worst I have ever seen. Thank god the game was good.
CHRISTINA AQUILERA: F
How do you not prepare and know the words to the National Anthem?? I mean I know you are super important and all partying in LA at a different nightclub each night in LA, but you can’t take one moment to make sure you know what you are singing at the Super Bowl?? WOW not impressed Christina.AROD & CAMERON DIAZ…I can’t really comment because it makes me nauseus. F, F, F
The other stuff this year was embarrassing and I hope that next year the game will be just as good and that the advertisers will consider stepping it up. Congrats to Green Bay and all their fans, here’s hoping for a Bears/Jets Super Bowl in 2012.
A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all your needs when you travel. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (917)-921-8996.
Ok so the game we wait for all year is here…whether you are excited about one particular team, football in general or just an avid commercial watcher this is the day of the BIG Game.
A Private Concierge has planned more than one event for this super bowl Sunday!
Ok so we have planned parties for fans of both teams and no teams, and now the question we have been getting all weekend, who are we rooting for this year? Well, it has been a tough decision…we have friends and clients on both teams, but this year I think we have to say…
GO STEELERS!
Enjoy the big game. Where will you be watching it?
A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all your needs when you travel. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (917)-921-8996.
The storms have rolled through the Northeast and the Midwest and left lots of cold weather, snow and many people looking to escape for the holidays. Let A Private Concierge help you plan a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway or your annual family vacation for President’s Weekend and Spring Break.
SKIING IN ASPEN
While you may be sick of the snow on your driveway and in your backyard, visit Aspen and take advantage of the snow on the mountains. Whether you are skiing or snowshoeing, or sitting by the fire looking out on the mountain you will once again appreciate the beauty of winter.
Stay at the Little Nell in Aspen, one of our favorite hotels offering the highest quality service and amenities. Enjoy one of their Premium Mountain Side rooms and enjoy an amazing view of Aspen Mountain.
If you are skiing, let us set you up with Ski Butlers our vendor that delivers all your ski equipment door to door when you arrive so that you can avoid long lines at the shops. The offer the ultimate in service and have been our preferred vendor with all of our clients.
Prefer to relax and stay warm this visit, get a temporary membership at the Aspen Club & Spa where you can spend your day working out, getting pampered and enjoy a light lunch. For a good one hour butt kicking workout session, we will set you up with George one of the best personal trainers in town.
Don’t forget to enjoy a dinner out, head to Cache Cache Bistro for the ultimate dining experience. Cache Cache offers fine dining specializing in French and Provencal cuisine and hang out for a little after dinner as the night life definitely takes off there!
Ok, so I know some of you are over the snow completely and considering moving away to a place where snow will never come again after these winter storms, so how about wine tasting in Napa!
WINE TOURS IN NAPA
So everyone has agreed that skiing is out of the question this year and that being somewhere with no snow is a MUST! Our recommendation for a snow-free escape…Napa Valley.
Stay at the gorgeous Meadwood Resort, a luxury resort offering a range of activities and experience (golf, tennis, a spa, wine education and more) on a private 250-acre estate in the heart of the Napa Valley.
When in Napa, definitely wine tasting is a “must-do” and at Meadwood, every afternoon resort guests are invited to a tasting of outstanding Napa Valley wine. Most evenings feature a Napa Valley red wine, but on Friday evening enjoy Napa Valley sparkling wine.
While touring Napa there is only one option to getting around to the different vineyards, Beau’s Wine Tours. We will work with the limo service to get to you to a full range of different vineyards in Napa Valley so that your experience is well-rounded, relaxing and memorable.
Some of our favorite vineyards that we consider a must-visit:
Ask us about our other recommendations! We look forward to sharing our Napa experience and expertise to help you escape the cold this winter!
A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all your needs when you travel. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (917)-921-8996.
You’ve achieved step one by making the decision to stay or get fit in 2011. Now it’s time for the family vacation to Aspen and you are worried about step two, maintaining your healthy lifestyle while away from home.
Don’t worry, we have several options to make step two fun and hassle free! Aspen is the perfect place for healthy lifestyle options, from outdoor activities like skiing, snowshoeing, hiking to great facilities to work out either on your own or with top notch trainers. And if working out isn’t your concern, we have a private chef that will help make eating healthy simple too.
If skiing is going to be your workout for the week, don’t forget to contact A Private Concierge about arranging ski equipment delivery from our preferred partner Ski Butlers. Keeping your vacation hassle free is our top priority and Ski Butlers couldn’t agree more!
If you prefer the gym….
FLOW, ASPEN
Flow Aspen is a unique private training studio dedicated to the highest standards in customized fitness. The studio’s integrated approach to functional training focuses on exercising multiple muscles, nerves and joints together to prepare your body for the specific activities of everyday life. The studio is equipped with cutting~edge functional equipment such as TRX™ Suspension trainers, Rip-CoreFX™, kettlebells, Bosu™ trainers, agility ladder, slide boards, training ropes, medicine balls, and much more.
THE ASPEN CLUB & SPA
The Aspen Club & Spa is a private membership club, please let A Private Concierge help find you the perfect membership option for your time in Aspen.
The Health & Fitness Center is equipped with the finest equipment, including free weights, Cybex weight machines, Spinning bikes, stair steppers, treadmills, a state-of-the-art Pilates studio and more. The club also offers intense cardiovascular training and conditioning for all fitness levels through such classes as TRX, Ski Conditioning and Body Pump.
Interested in more in mind/body, be sure to check out the specially designed studio with a suspended floor and adjustable lighting that encourages relaxation during yoga, meditation and Pilates Mat classes. Beyond this core area, the Health & Fitness Center includes an indoor lap pool, five tennis courts, racquetball and a private/semi-private boxing room.
Need a little bit of help staying motivated? The Aspen Club offers top-notch personal training that is tailored to your needs, ask for our preferred trainer George. The personal trainers at the Aspen Club are experienced and certified professionals who design programs for each individual’s needs, such as weight loss, strength programs, post rehab and sport-specific training.
AT HOME PERSONAL TRAINING
You are only in town for a week or two and don’t want to join the gym, no worries A Private Concierge has the best in at-home personal training. George, owner of ZG Fitness is the perfect trainer to keep your heart rate up and the whip you into shape or just help you maintain what you’ve worked for prior to getting into town.
George offers several different training programs that he tailors to your fitness level and your goals, whether it be tightening those abs, losing weight or just looking great in a new dress you bought yourself for xmas. Ask A Private Concierge about scheduling George to come to your accommodations for your first kick-butt workout.
ASPEN NATURAL
Sometimes eating healthy is the hardest challenge you face on vacation. So why not bring in a private chef to whip up healthy meals during your stay?
Marni Bistany has been a private chef and caterer for over fifteen years in fine restaurants and homes in New York, Nantucket, San Francisco and Aspen. Her reputation for utilizing fresh, local and organic is what brings clients back when they’re looking for a delicious, healthy meal that is free of any kind of processed ingredients.
Marni’s cooking is a blend of family favorites and recipes developed from years of cooking for diverse clientele and working in great restaurants. The cuisine is healthy mediterranean infused with asian and french accents. The result is a bright and fresh flavor profile throughout all of the dishes, with a healthy twist on classical favorites.
Email or call A Private Concierge with your dates, number of people, and food questions. We will consult with you at no charge and design menus, look at your kitchen, and provide you with every detail to make your meals hassle free.
Let us help you maintain your healthy lifestyle while you travel, email us for more information at info@aprivateconcierge.com. A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all your needs for your stay on Nantucket and in Aspen. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (917)-921-8996.
A Private Concierge can take care of booking your last-minute New Year’s plans in Aspen, whether it’s dinner reservations, a catered party at your home, or tickets to the Aspen Film Academy Screening of Black Swan at 8:15PM tomorrow night.
Ok so you missed the Aspen Film Screenings of True Grit, Blue Valentine and The King’s Speech. Don’t worry there are still great films to see before the Academy Screenings are complete.
THURSDAY, 12/30:
5:30PM, MADE IN DANGENHAM
The feisty, funny female workers at Dagenham’s Ford factory in the UK don’t fit the clichés of 1960s revolutionaries. But when almost 200 of them went on strike in 1968 to fight for equal rights and pay, it was a watershed moment in labor history. Director Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls) has turned their triumphant story into a vibrant, uplifting film, with a stellar cast including Miranda Richardson, Bob Hoskins, Geraldine James, and Rosamund Pike. Led by the tireless Rita O’Grady (a marvelous Sally Hawkins), this fearless group of women gives a delightful twist to the classic David versus Goliath dynamic. Enlivened by period music, costumes, and setting, Made in Dagenham celebrates the spirited determination of a few brave enough to challenge and change their times. (UK, 113 min., R, Print courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics) Click here to view the trailer.
8:15PM, BIUTIFUL
In the long-awaited follow-up to his Academy Award®-winning Babel, Alejandro González Iñárritu delivers a transcendent and melancholy exploration of fatherhood, guilt, love, and mortality. A departure from the director’s penchant for large casts and multiple storylines, Biutiful puts an intimate focus on Uxbal (an excellent Javier Bardem), who lives on the margins of society, in the dangerous underworld of modern Barcelona. With a dark past and an only slightly less shady present, Uxbal roams the city streets seeking redemption as he contemplates an uncertain future. Above all, his love for his children brightens this otherwise dark path. Rich with ambiguity, contradictions, and lyricism-and filmed in González Iñárritu’s native Spanish-Biutiful is a tour de force that takes us on a unique and compelling journey down the rocky road of human existence. (Spain/Mexico, 138 min., R, Print courtesy of Roadside Attractions) Click here to view the trailer.
FRIDAY, 12.31:
5:30PM, THE COMPANY MEN
Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck) is living the American dream-great job, beautiful family, shiny Porsche in the garage-until corporate downsizing pulls the rug out from under him. Along with former colleagues Phil Woodward (Chris Cooper) and Gene McClary (Tommy Lee Jones), Bobby embarks on a path well trodden in today’s economy, where roles must be redefined amid shifting loyalties and strained family bonds. He finds himself enduring enthusiastic life coaching and building houses for his brother-in-law (Kevin Costner), which he deems beneath his executive skill set. But might there be more to life than chasing the bigger, better deal? In his feature film debut, director-writer John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing”) delivers a no-holds-barred portrayal of men coming to terms with a reality they once thought inconceivable. (USA, 104 min., R, Print courtesy of The Weinstein Company) Click here to view the trailer.
8:15PM, BLACK SWAN
Natalie Portman gives a career-defining performance as Nina, a ballerina completely consumed by her profession in Darren Aronofsky’s (The Wrestler) stunning new psychological thriller. Artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) wants to replace his prima ballerina (Winona Ryder) in “Swan Lake,” the opening production of the new season. Nina is his first choice, but she has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis). The classic ballet requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. As the rivalry between the two dancers morphs into a twisted friendship, Black Swan takes a thrilling, and at times terrifying, journey through the psyche of a young ballerina as she becomes increasingly, and eerily, perfect for the role of the duplicitous swan queen. (USA, 108 min. R, Print courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures) Click here to view the trailer.
SATURDAY, 1/1:
3:15PM, THE ILLUSIONIST
This beautifully realized animation from Sylvain Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville) is based on an unproduced script, written in the late 1950s by French filmmaker Jacques Tati for his daughter. A delightful blend of Tati’s masterful deadpan humor and Chomet’s distinctive artistic sensibility, the enchanting story follows an aging magician whose livelihood is threatened by emerging forms of entertainment like rock and roll. When he meets a spunky yet naïve Scottish girl who believes in the magic of his craft, he goes to great lengths to sustain the illusion that benefits them both. Chomet’s gift for hand-drawn figures, a stunningly impressionistic palette, and a vivid attention to light make this film a true piece of art. Encapsulating a journey from innocence to experience and of a fading way of life, The Illusionist lovingly portrays the bond between two dreamers. (UK, 80 min., PG, Print courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics) Click here to view the trailer.
5:30PM, THE TEMPEST
Renowned for her wonderfully inventive works for stage and screen, Julie Taymor (The Lion King, Across the Universe) brings her considerable visionary talents to Shakespeare’s late, great mystical romance and potent tale of revenge and forgiveness. Exiled to a remote island, magician Prospera (the extraordinary Helen Mirren), wronged Duchess of Milan, orchestrates spirits, monsters, a grief-stricken king, a wise old councilor, two treacherous brothers, and a storm at sea in a conspiracy to settle a score and restore herself and her daughter Miranda to their rightful positions. With a cast that includes Alfred Molina, Russell Brand, David Strathairn, Alan Cumming, Ben Whishaw, and Felicity Jones, this sumptuous adaptation is a spellbinding feast for the eyes and soul. (USA, 110 min., PG-13, Print courtesy of Touchstone Pictures) Click here to view the trailer.
8:15PM, SOMEWHERE
Actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) is a staple of the tabloids-living at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont, aimlessly cruising L.A. in his Ferrari, plying himself with a constant stream of women and pills. He’s coolly narcissistic and comfortably numb until the unexpected arrival of his 11-year-old daughter (Elle Fanning), who considers her father’s excesses with wise-beyond-her-years irony. In her newest feature, writer-director Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette) provides a witty, moving, and empathetic take on the hazards of celebrity. As Johnny’s past and present suddenly collide, he struggles to resolve that most universal of conundrums: Which life path marks his true calling? Winner of the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion, Somewhere provides a discerning insider’s guided tour of one man’s journey of self-discovery. (USA, 98 min., R, Print courtesy of Focus Features) Click here to view the trailer.
Email us for information about tickets and where to get them, info@aprivateconcierge.com.
ABOUT ASPEN FILM:
Mission
Aspen Film strives to enlighten, enrich, educate, and entertain through film.
History & Today
Since 1979
Aspen Film
has been creating unique and memorable experiences for both the serious cinephile and casual movie lover.
With a reach that stretches through the Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen Film organizes a major movie event in every season, offers an extensive education program, and hosts numerous special presentations. Each year, some 30,000 people participate.
We are committed to original content. All of the more than 200 films we show annually are regional debuts, many of which might not otherwise be available to local audiences.
We offer one-of-a-kind enrichment opportunities through our educational outreach. Appealing to youth and adults, 90 percent of these programs are offered at no charge.
We host more than 100 film artists and other special guests every year. Additionally, we collaborate with organizations locally and nationally to put on quality film programs.
A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all your needs for your stay on Nantucket and in Aspen. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (917)-921-8996.
A Private Concierge spent the afternoon around town in Aspen asking clients, friends, and vacationers about their 2011 New Years Resolutions.
Here is what we have found:
We want to hear your New Years Resolutions…send them or post them.
A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all your needs for your stay on Nantucket and in Aspen. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (917)-921-8996.
