DBTV Episode 1: “Concrete Catwalk”

I went into Soho posing as a television host to give people wearing fur a hard time. If you want to know why I’m giving these people a hard time, click HERE. Some of my favorite quotes from the fur-wearers:

“…beavers are not extinct, which is one of the reasons that the designers make those furs.” – dude wearing a beaver coat & huge fur hat.

“I’d like to think that they were just run over in the street…” – woman wearing a new full-length mink.

“I just assume it grows its hair back and it’s all OK at the end of the situation…” – woman with fur hat.

“We’re from Michigan, so we need our furs.” -  mom & daughter fur duo

“I’m an animal lover, so this is quite at odds with being an animal lover.” – woman wearing head-to-toe fur

Babycakes & Secrets

Is there anything better than eating the best vegan cupcakes and brownie/icing sandwiches on earth while sporting an eco/poly-blend Tshirt about cupcakes from Partybots? I think not. Reconstructed vest by This Old Thing?.

Friend of DB, feature film director Esther Bell got in on the action too! These vegan sweets ring her bell!

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Benefit Dinner: Candle 79

 

Renowned restaurant, Candle 79 will host a fundraising dinner for DB’s favorite animal advocacy organization, Farm Sanctuary on Wednesday, January 30th.

Candle 79 is an elegant, organic, vegan escape in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. A favorite of local regulars and eco-chic celebrities like Sir Paul McCartney, Alicia Silverstone and Woody Harrelson, Candle 79 was voted best Vegetarian in the Zagat’s Guides for 2007 and 2008, and Reader’s Choice in this year’s VegNews. A gorgeous duplex space, beautifully presented, healthful and delicious seasonal cuisine and superb organic wines keeps Candle 79 at the forefront of a movement to bring the concept of local, seasonal, organic vegan cuisine into the culinary mainstream. Delightful dishes like “Live Coconut Pad Thai” and “Seitan Piccata,” and decadent desserts like “Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss” convince their guests that at Candle 79, dining with a conscience is truly a pleasure!

Candle 79
154 East 79th Street near Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10021
Reservations: (212) 537-7179
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO MENTION FARM SANCTUARY DINNER NIGHTS WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION.
Candle 79 accepts dinner reservations between 5:30pm – 10:30pm

10-20% of your dinner bill go directly towards protecting farm animals!
Join us at the first “Farm Sanctuary Dinner Night” this year, celebrating the new year at Candle 79 on January 30th 2008 for dinner. Please mention Farm Sanctuary when making your reservation.

DB’s Etiquette Recommendation: Dining out for a good cause with a date or your friends is both sophisticated and sexy. Dress to impress – if you are single, benefits are a perfect place to meet other people with similar values. Always remember to treat your servers with respect and tip generously if you are treated well. Don’t talk about yourself the whole time and avoid getting into heated debates (save those for after dinner, especially if there are many people present). You’re all there for a good reason, so chill out and enjoy.