Posts Tagged ‘New York City’

A Whale of a Time: Discovery Channel Premieres ‘North America” at American Museum of Natural History

May 9, 2013 | by akowalczyk

North America Premiere at Milstein Hall of Ocean Life

Last night, Discovery Channel brought an extra measure of magic to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City into with a special premiere event for the breathtaking natural history series, North America. This seven-part special turns the cameras on the continent we call home, showcasing North America’s diverse landscape, extreme weather and curious inhabitants.

The events’ 300 guests, including Founder and Chairman John Hendricks, board members of the National Forest Foundation, representatives from The Nature Conservancy and many more, were treated to a truly incredible experience in the museum’s Millstein Hall of Ocean Life. The premiere featured opening remarks by Discovery CEO David Zaslav and Executive Producer Andrew Jackson, and was followed by a reception of North American specialties, including New Orleans grilled shrimp, mini Maine-style lobster rolls, Alaskan salmon croquettes, Coney Island hot dogs and Texas jalapeño cornbread bites.

In Discovery fashion, guests left with fun mementos of the evening, including a plush bison and the series soundtrack, featuring a brand new song from Bon Jovi…not to mention a renewed love for the place we call home.

Check out a few more pictures from the evening below and mark your calendar for the debut on Discovery Channel on Sunday, May 19 at 9pm ET/PT!

 Founder & Chairman John Hendricks, President of Discovery & TLC Eileen O'Neill and President & CEO David Zaslav

Discovery Communications Founder and Chairman John Hendricks, Discovery and TLC Group President Eileen O’Neill and Discovery Communications President and CEO David Zaslav

 

North America Premiere: Cuisine

The Feast for the Eyes, North America, Was Followed by a Feast for the Stomach

North America Premiere: Museum of Natural History

A Night at the Museum

 

North America Premiere: Bison Gifts

Bison Keep Watch Over Guests’ Seats…Only at Discovery!

Cake Boss Cafe Celebrates Official Grand Opening

May 5, 2013 | by akowalczyk
Cake Boss Cafe: Buddy cuts the ribbon.

Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro, celebrates the Grand Opening.

New York City was treated to a sweet surprise this week with the official Grand Opening of the Cake Boss Cafe last week in New York’s Times Square.

Throughout the week, Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss himself, as well as family members, shared their passion for baking through events at the cafe. Our youngest Cake Boss fans enjoyed “How to fill a cannoli” and “How to decorate a cupcake” classes with Carlo’s Bakery’s Head Baker, Christina Nasso, while singing bakers serenaded street crowds and passed out special VIP passes.

The week culminated on Friday with the Grand Opening of the Cake Boss Cafe, a public party hosted by Buddy, featuring trivia, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of sweet treats! Check out some photos of the week’s fun below.

Buddy Valastro presents his cakes at Cake Boss Cafe's Grand Opening.

Buddy Valastro presents his cakes at Cake Boss Cafe’s Grand Opening.

Mini Cake Boss Cafe at Grand Opening

Mini Cake Boss Cafe

Cannoli Classes at Cake Boss Cafe Grand Opening

“How to Fill a Cannoli” Demonstration at Cake Boss Cafe Grand Opening

Amish in the City: TLC’s ‘Breaking Amish’ Explores Life Beyond the Country

September 6, 2012 | by aharris

TLC's 'Breaking Amish'In an alternate life, I perhaps could be a baker, a fashion stylist or a pageant girl, but I’m fairly certain I would have a series of challenges living in an Amish or Mennonite community (my addiction to technology, fashion and the such are clearly at odds with a more simple lifestyle). However, continuing to provide us with a glimpse into worlds and lives that are often unfamiliar to us, TLC will premiere its newest series, Breaking Amish, this Sunday at 10pm ET/PT and give viewers an intimate look at the lives of young men and women who leave their Amish an Mennonite roots for the bustling metropolis of New York City.

From first plane rides to wearing jeans, Break Amish is much more than Rumspringa, as Jeremiah, Kate, Abe, Rebecca and and Sabrina seriously consider committing to careers and lives beyond their communities. Whether they return home or stay, their “rebellious” choices will impact their relationships with their families. Get to know these young men and women through their video profiles on TLC.com, and catch a preview before Sunday’s premiere below.

America’s Best Bacon, Burgers and Steak Discovered in Destination America’s ‘United States of Food’

July 6, 2012 | by aharris

Destination AmericaThe Fourth of July has already come and gone, but just because our national holiday passed doesn’t mean we have to forget about one of the most uniting forces in America — food. And chef and restauranteur Todd Fisher searches the country high and low for the best bacon, burgers and steaks in Destination America‘s new series United States of Food.

Chef Todd takes his food seriously, and visits eateries with the best and most inventive dishes in the country. He makes stops at smaller businesses, like the Bacon Bacon Truck in San Francisco that serves scrumptious bacon grilled cheeses, and also at larger businesses, like Crif Dogs in New York City (where he spots the record-holding hot dog competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi among the crowd).

The first installment, United States of Bacon, airs this Sunday, July 8 at 10pm ET/PT, and you can tune in (and let your mouth water) the following two Sundays as Chef Todd explores burgers and steaks. Get ready to feast with your eyes!

‘Oddities’ Invades the West Coast Saturdays on Science

June 22, 2012 | by kdelmonico

It’s one of the oldest sayings in the book: one man’s trash is another man’s two-headed stuffed pigeon. When it comes to the wares sold at Loved to Death, the setting of Science’s Oddities: San Francisco, “unusual antiques” might be a mild descriptor. But, as we know from the original Oddities, there’s certainly a market for mummified cats and pickled hearts among the eccentric.

Loved to Death has been open for three years in the heart of the Haight-Ashbury District in San Francisco. Owner Audra and her staff Korri, Wednesday and Corrinne sell their medical oddities, unique taxidermies and more to clients ranging from street performers to intrigued tourists. After getting to know the Obscura gang, I can only imagine what’s in store when we head out to the West Coast for Oddities: San Francisco, premiering tomorrow at 9pm ET/PT on Science.

Animal Planet’s ‘Dog Park’ Wins People’s Voice Webby Award

May 1, 2012 | by kdelmonico

The Cast of Animal Planet's 'Dog Park'

As an aspiring dog owner at a company filled with many pet parents, I often ask my “I’d-love-to-get-a-dog-but-what-about-this?” questions to my pup owning co-workers. Growing up in Upstate New York (think farms, not fashion) I have had no previous experience at the dog park, but I had many questions about them (How do the people all know each other? When do you know if the dogs are play fighting vs. real fighting?) Not only were they able to impart their pet-owner wisdom, but listening to their stories made me quickly realize there are rules, practices, community…essentially, a dog park code.

Animal Planet was familiar with the code and, when they launched their web-only series Dog Park in October 2011, fans flocked to the five outspoken characters (and their pooches) who gathered at Washington Square dog park in New York City. After bumping into one another countless times, the five dog lovers decided to form a group to improve the functioning of the community-run park. Animal Planet‘s team captured the ins and outs of the dog park community, complete with park bench confessionals.

We were thrilled to learn today that the series has won the People’s Voice Webby Award in the Online Video – Reality category. While winning any award is always a great nod to the hard work of our teams, winning a People’s Voice award always adds an extra layer of excitement. Congratulations to the entire Animal Planet team! You made the dog park look so fun, I may just have to get a dog after all.