FENIX360 makes its London debut with a lineup that reflects the platform’s artist-first ethos — independent, seasoned, and creatively fearless — set within one of the city’s most storied music rooms. Designed to empower artists through ownership, transparency, and community, FENIX360’s arrival in the UK signals a growing international movement that places artistry over algorithms and connection over convention.

Scant Regard features Will Crewdson who brings with him a legacy that bridges eras of British music, combining lived experience with a sharp contemporary edge. Known for his commanding presence and instinctive songwriting, his performances carry both history and immediacy — the sound of an artist who understands where music has been and where it can still go.

Mim Grey delivers songs rooted in emotional intelligence and melodic strength, shaped by years of international touring and recording. Her voice carries warmth and honesty, pairing lyrical intimacy with musical sophistication, creating performances that feel both personal and expansive.

Todd Sharpville adds a powerful blues-rock dimension to the evening, drawing from a deep well of guitar mastery and soulful expression. Renowned for his dynamic live performances, he brings grit, finesse, and authenticity, channeling classic influences through a modern, unmistakably personal style.

Rich Austin grew up by the sea in Dorset, where the landscape of the Jurassic Coast helped shape his creative spirit. Now London-based, his music blends quirky pop-rock with thoughtful storytelling, shaped by global touring, film soundtrack work for ITV, and national recognition for his NHS tribute National Heroes Shine. With three albums behind him and a fourth on the way, his work balances unpredictability, wit, and social reflection — always evolving, always human.

The night unfolds at The Pheasantry, an iconic Chelsea venue with a rich musical heritage that has hosted generations of artists within its intimate, candle-lit setting. Steeped in history yet alive with creative energy, The Pheasantry provides the perfect backdrop for FENIX360’s London debut — where legacy meets innovation, and artists take center stage exactly as they were meant to.

The official website for FENIX360 may be found at https://www.fenix360.com

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Summer in the City Presented by Yelp Reservation

Honoring Jacob “Pickles” Hadjigeorgis, Fri., May 18, 7-10 p.m.

Best of the West Presented by Park West Village

Honoring Dovetail’s John Fraser, Sat. May 19, 7:30-10 p.m.

Under the Grand Tent at O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Ave., West 76th-77th Sts.

NEW YORK (May 10, 2018) – The 2018 Taste of the Upper West Side (Taste UWS) Presented by American Airlines and Mastercard will highlight local chefs and restaurants, and the event debuts of a dozen exciting new restaurants. On Saturday night, a special section of signature bars and well-known mixologists will add to the festivities for the first time. During the two-night celebration, more than 80 featured restaurants will present extraordinary fare, along with unlimited wine tastings and live music under a magnificent tent spanning the entire block between West 76th and 77th Streets.

Now in its eleventh year, the annual food-based fundraiser Taste of the Upper West Side is the brainchild of the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District (BID), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit representing merchants and property owners on Columbus Avenue, from West 67th Street to West 82nd Street. In addition to introducing Upper West Side restaurants to new patrons in the neighborhood and beyond, Taste of the Upper West Side has raised significant funds benefiting such worthy organizations as Wellness in the Schools and Citymeals on Wheels, among others. Through these much-loved events, the BID was able to purchase and donate 19 solar-operated trash bins for Theodore Roosevelt Park, helping to eradicate a rodent problem. Proceeds over the years also have gone to the BID’s signature Neighborhood Streetscape Beautification program and its acclaimed sustainable streetscape in front of the O’Shea School Complex, which has become a haven for the community, as well as an educational tool for the students.

“This year, we are proud to be promoting two of our own ‘hometown’ heroes, Jacob Hadjigeorgis and John Fraser,” says Barbara Adler, Executive Director of the Columbus Avenue BID. “We are constantly amazed at the new and talented chefs and restaurants coming to the Upper West Side. It is wonderful to be able to showcase them at our Taste UWS events, sometimes before their new restaurants have even opened.”

Friday, May 18, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Summer in the City Presented by Yelp Reservations

Grand Tent, O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

Summer in the City kicks off the annual two-night food event with highly-anticipated debuts of restaurants and bars, along with longtime local favorites. This year’s honoree is beloved chef and restaurateur Jacob Hadjigeorgis, owner of Jacob’s Pickles, Maison Pickle and, opening soon, Lucky Pickle Dumpling Co. Among the many new restaurants introducing innovative fare will be Zen Taco, Twin Palms, Amelie, Make My Cake, Elea, Recolte, and Vai. In addition, scores of neighborhood favorites will be joining the party again this year, including Playa Betty’s, Jing Fong, Bodrum, AG Kitchen, and FishTag. As always, there will be unlimited wine, spirits and music by DJ Phresh – all centered around innovative seasonal food prepared by 40 of the Upper West Side’s most sought-after destinations.

Cost: $115 per person; 2 for $195

(Purchased at the door: $135 per person)

Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Best of the West VIP Reception Presented by 21 West End

Grand Tent, O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

An exclusive, hour-long preview of the event, the Best of the West VIP Reception provides an opportunity for participating guests to mingle one-on-one with celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, including this year’s Best of the West Honoree Chef John Fraser, recognized worldwide for his Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants Dovetail, The Nix, Narcissa, and The Loyal. With limited attendance, special seating area, early entree to the evening’s food, spirit, wine, and beer presentations, and direct access to the chefs before the main event, the Best of the West VIP Reception is a memorable experience in a relaxed setting for an entire hour prior to general admission.

Cost: $235 (Limited availability.)

Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Best of the West Presented by Park West Village

Grand Tent, O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

A highpoint of this year’s Best of the West will be the premiere of a unique section dedicated to signature bars and mixologists, all preparing one-of-a-kind cocktails. Among those participating will be Manhattan Cricket Club, Da Capo, Amelie, Guyer’s, Maison Pickle, Prohibition, and distinguished spirit sponsors Tito’s Vodka and Hiro Sake. Best of the West Honoree John Fraser will be serving epicurean tastings from his Michelin-starred Dovetail, along with 40 other illustrious Upper West Side restaurants, including The LEOPARD at des Artistes, The Milling Room, Red Farm, Rosa Mexicano, and Crave Fishbar. Live music returns with Joe Battaglia & The New York Big Band further enhancing the ambiance of the Upper West Side’s most anticipated event of the year.

Cost: $145 per person or 2 for $260

(Purchased at the door: $175 per person)

In addition, Taste of the Upper West Side will introduce a very special “Supporter” honorific to participants adding $50 on any order. The offer entails a name listing in the four-page event program, next to sponsors and restaurants. More information about Taste of the Upper West Side and ticket purchases are available at www.tasteuws.com

About the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District

The Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District (“BID”) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that represents merchants and property owners along tree-lined Columbus Avenue, from West 67th to West 82nd Streets. Formed in the landmark district in 1999, its membership includes a diverse range of retailers, restaurateurs and commercial and mixed-use property owners, comprising all the commercial establishments on the Avenue. The Columbus Avenue BID’s district also includes the American Museum of Natural History, Theodore Roosevelt Park, The New-York Historical Society and the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

The Columbus Avenue BID is responsible for developing a wholly sustainable streetscape with the City’s first bioswale between West 76th and 77th Streets. For 10 years, it has produced and hosted Taste of the Upper West Side and is responsible for streetscape beautification efforts that include landscaping, lighting, solar-powered trash receptacles, and more.

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New York, New York (May 14, 2013) – Launching exclusively in North America this fall, Lavazza – Italy’s Favorite Coffee – debuts a distinct line of four specialty blends: Gran Aroma, Classico, Gran Selezione, and Perfetto.

At the heart of Lavazza’s story is a single family’s passion for coffee. Beginning with Luigi Lavazza, in 1895, four generations of the Lavazza family have devoted themselves to continuous innovation, creation and sharing of authentically Italian espresso and coffee experiences.

Ennio Ranaboldo, CEO of Lavazza North America, says, “Lavazza has placed a strong focus on this launch in the U.S. and Canada, two growth markets of strategic importance for us. Using our specific procurement, roasting and blending expertise in Italy, and with the help of massive consumer research and testing in North America, we have started this line of truly outstanding blends that deliver on superior flavor expectations.”

The new line consists of beans from a variety of carefully selected origins, blended and roasted with dedicated processes, to result in a range of flavor intensity and taste profiles:

• Gran Aroma: Medium roast, smooth & aromatic, with citrusy notes
• Classico: Medium roast, rich & full-bodied, with hints of dried fruit
• Gran Selezione (100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffee): Dark roast, intense and chocolaty
• Perfetto: Espresso roast, dark and velvety with a lingering caramel finish

The new packaging – unique in design, shape and materials – embodies the core value, and promise to the coffee lover, of the Lavazza brand: “Italian passion in every cup”. With an easy opening/easy closing feature, it ensures unmatched quality and constant freshness in every bag.

Lavazza’s specialty coffee blends will be available nationally, in September 2013. (SRP: $9.99 / 12oz pack)

Let our passion be your pleasure!

For more information about Lavazza, please visit: http://www.lavazza.us

About Lavazza
Lavazza, founded in Turin, Italy, in 1895, has been family-owned and managed since its inception. Today, Lavazza is Italy’s favorite coffee, one of the leading brands in Europe, the sixth largest roaster in the world and a global provider of espresso, coffee and single-serve systems for the Home and Out-of-Home markets. Its North American headquarters are based in New York City.

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