During our Art Night (Wednesday September 9th) we were lucky enough to have Litty Mathews and Melkon Khosrovian, the husband and wife team behind Tru Vodka, visit the Zeno Supper club. Not only were they charming, kind, and bearing free vodka — they also really intrigued me with their message of sustainable, environmentally friendly liquor. I chatted with them throughout the night, and they invited me to visit The Fruit Lab — the place where they blend and flavor all of their spirits. read more

One of the best things about New York is the time when the temperature begins to drop, and you start wearing sweaters and scarves. I went upstate this past weekend with some friends, one of who owns a farmhouse in the Catskills he visits every now and then. It was chilly, in the 50s, and I hunkered down with some pals for a few days of relaxation, warm fires, and good ol’ country cooking.

Summer is almost over but there’s just enough time to have another barbecue. Try Lee Anne’s Maker’s Mark bbq recipe before winter rolls in.

Maker’s Mark BBQ Sauce

3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

8 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced

Adam Roth, one of our favorite ZSCers who wore so many hats, hung out with Lee Anne before the Zeno Supper Club week and whipped up Jumbalaya. Here’s a little word up from him on the experience. read more