Last night I braved the rain to join an elite group of New Yorkers who gathered at the private home of Pamela Johananoff and Matthew Adell to celebrate the launch of the new Rizzoli book Seasons of Veuve Clicquot: A Social Cookbook for Celebration. Hosted by Vanessa Kay, President of Veuve Clicquot USA, guests toasted author and global communications director of Veuve Clicquot, Stephane Gerschel.

I mingled the room while enjoying the breath taking views of the city from the penthouse.  Guests sipped flutes of Veuve Clicquot champagne, seasonal bites and an acoustic performance. Bold face names included Helen Lee Shifter, Alexandra Lebenthal, Gillian Miniter and more were all in attedance.

Just in time for the holidays, Veuve Clicquot champagne releases the fabulous new Rizzoli book Seasons of Veuve Clicquot: A Social Cookbook for Celebrations with recipes and entertaining tips to make any celebration fabulous.  Divided into four chapters—Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter—The Seasons of Veuve Clicquot highlights centuries-old traditions and expertise of champagne-making while chronicling the brand’s world-renowned events and original recipes for celebrations fit for each season. This book is the perfect gift for the food lover in your life.