AMP3 PR client Splash.FM announced their public launch on April 17th. Check out some of the media coverage:

http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/16/splash-fm/
http://gigaom.com/2012/04/17/splashfm-klout-for-music/
http://www.betabeat.com/2012/04/11/startup-news-nasa-space-apps-challenge-in-nyc-outer-space/
http://evolver.fm/2012/04/17/splash-fm-launches-twitter-for-music-to-public/
http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/blogs/gear-up/spotify-for-android-and-splash-fm-upgrade-mobile-music-options-20120425
http://www.urbandaddy.com/dal/gear/17878/Splash_FM_The_Future_of_Finding_New_Music_Dallas_DAL_Website

AMP3PR is excited to announce that we are handling the pr for Ode a la Rose– a hip, new online rose boutique based in and catering to the Manhattan community. Ode a la Rose is putting a new spin on the age old art of sending flowers.

In launching Ode a la Rose, French owners Olivier Plusquellec & Louis Brunet, are looking to bring some Parisian flare to the art of gift giving and decided to focus on the queen of all flowers, the rose. All Ode a la Rose bouquets are designed in their studio, located in NYC’s Flower District, and are beautifully packaged and hand delivered to the recipient. As an added benefit, the sender is also sent a photo of the final bouquet.

Olivier & Louis are the rose experts of NYC. Don’t know what color rose or how many to send to a certain somebody? Not to worry, they’re easy to use website (www.odealarose.com) will tell you all about the significance of color and number so that you can send the perfect arrangement.

Visit them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to find out all the latest Ode a la Rose news and what’s inspiring “The Rose Experts” of NYC right now.

On Wednesday, February 22nd, Contorno’s Restaurant celebrated their official grand opening with an invite-only media tasting event at their new space, located at 30 West 31st Street inside the new boutique Holiday Inn Express. Guests enjoyed wine tastings as well as a selection of small plate passed hors d’oeuvres from the menu developed by executive chef David Buico. Popular items included a Hand Rolled Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Wild Boar Bolognese & Shaved Dry Ricotta, Shrimp Al Pancha w/ White Heirloom Beans, Spicy Salami and Tomato Jus, and Grilled Zucchini w/ English Mint and Pine Nut Pesto as well as a Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Tart and a New York Cheese Cake. The regular menu is filled with Rustic Italian style “small plate” options designed to be paired with the extensive wine list. With the lights turned down low and the music playing, a mood was set. The open layout (with seating for 110) allowed guests ample space to explore, mingle and sample wines from around the world. Contorno’s General Manager, Marta Cisneros, and owner, Andrew Impagliazzo, worked the room— mingling with the crowd and making sure that everyone was being taken care of. Contorno’s is certainly the new kid in an interesting neighborhood (i.e. Empire State Building, Herald Square, Korea Town), but Cisneros says, “There’s really nothing like us in this area and we’re looking forward to surprising people with everything that we have to offer— from our wines, to our food to our general ambiance. We want to create relationships with our customers and keep them coming back for more,” and after last night they definitely will be.

Check out all the photos from the Tasting Event on the Contorno’s Facebook fan page.

This week, Contorno’s also introduced “Swirl Tuesday’s”. Each week GM/Sommelier Marta Cisneros will lead customers in sampling a red or white wine flight from a different region, and help them learn about the wine and how to pair it with different dishes.

Contorno’s restaurant is located at 30 West 31st Street, between 5th Avenue and Broadway (www.ContornosRestaurant.com).

AMP3PR is excited to announce that we are handling the pr for Contorno’s Restaurant– a new family owned Rustic Italian ristorante tucked away in the back of the new Boutique Holiday Inn just steps away from the Empire State Building and Herald Square.

The vision for Contorno’s is Sunday Family Dinner, meaning a place for family and friends to come together at the dinner table, enjoy laughter, and many small dishes of traditional, old world Italian style food paired with fine Italian wine.

We will be holding a private opening event and media night on February 22nd.

AMP3PR is excited to announce that we are handling publicity for the launch of a new music discovery platform called Splash.FM.

Splash.FM offers a simple and social way to discover new music based on “who you know” mechanics versus a “what it sounds like” algorithm. Basically, Splash.FM allows you to create a profile, follow your friends, browse for songs, and “Splash” the ones you love. Unlike most music streaming services, the Splash.FM platform began by building a dedicated social layer first, and music streaming capabilities second.

Splash.FM will launch in Private Beta on January 16th and will be made available to press, industry tastemakers and a select group of college testers. To be one of the first to check out Splash.FM, visit the website and request an invite to get on the list.

For press inquiries, contact Alyson Campbell at 646.827.9594 or splashfm@AMP3pr.com.

AMP3PR is excited to announce that we are handling the pr for Polpettina Homestyle Pizza Kitchen– a new Italian influenced New American restaurant in Eastchester, NY, just a short metro north ride outside the city.

Polpettina is in the midst of an expansion, scheduled to be complete October 1st, 2011, that will add the Polpettina Market to their existing space. Polpettina Market will bring additional seating as well as a market where you can buy homemade jarred Polpettina products and organic Blue Bottle coffee.

We will be holding an opening party for the restaurant later this October.

For press inquiries, contact Ashley Lutzker at 646.827.9594 or polpettina@AMP3pr.com.

This fall, Nolcha Fashion Week began with Fashion’s Night Out on September 8th, 2011. Nolcha hosted an Independent Pop Up Shop at the Opia Lounge on 57th Street. The event was hosted by The New York Post, Ricardo Ralph Lopez, Farasha Boutique, and Globalfashionbrands.com.

Seventeen fashion brands were presented at FNO; at least three of which are eco friendly. Press and Industry personnel had the opportunity to browse the different collections; visit the beauty bar set up by Kroma Makeup and Kiss Nails; and sample cocktails provided by Don Q Rum. The first 100 shoppers who attended received a gift bag with goodies from vitabath and LypSyl among others.

Nolcha Fashion Week continued on Monday September 12th at The Metropolitan Pavilion. The event featured 3 runway shows, and an all day Apparel and Accessories Exhibition. People could browse the various collections at the exhibit while waiting for the runway shows to begin; or they could visit stations sponsored by Kiss Nails and vitabath. The runway shows were scheduled at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm and featured 12 different collections.

Nolcha Fashion Week officially concluded on Wednesday with the closing party presented by kiss nails at The Sanctuary Hotel on West 47th Street.

Nolcha in the Press:
Joonbug
Diva Gals Daily
Glam.com
MTV Act
New York Gossip Gal
Style and the Startup
BeautyCrasher.com
The Fashionisette
Runway Passport

We are proud to announce that we will be handling the opening of HaChi Restaurant & Lounge—a dual level contemporary Asian Fusion oasis coming to 185 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side (July 26, 2011).

HaChi, meaning the number “8″ in Japanese (a lucky number), will bring upscale asian-fusion to the neighborhood, with a distinct (and unusual) French influence. Think: filet mignon served with a wasabi potato spring roll. The menu will include an extensive list of both hot & cold “small plate” options in addition to many seasonal specialties from the Chef. The design will feature an open and spacious dual-level concept mixed with the tranquility of a Japanese garden, allowing customers to experience the flare of NYC with the laid-back attitude of the LES.

AMP3 will be hosting a private preview of the restaurant on July 26 before it’s public opening which is set for July 27, 2011.

For press inquiries, contact Ashley Lutzker at 646.827.9594 or hachi@AMP3pr.com.

On June 23rd, after the ringing of the official opening bell at Milk Street Cafe, owner (and AMP3 PR client) Marc Epstein, interviewed live with CNBC’s “Power Lunch”.

The CNBC crew was on location to capture the excitement as hungry Wall Streeters got their first taste of all that the new Milk Street Cafe at 40 Wall Street has to offer.

Milk Street Cafe is 23,000 square foot gourmet Food Hall located in the ground level of the Trump Building. It boasts several gourmet food stations including: a barista station, made-to-order breakfasts, made-from-scratch breads, desserts and pastries, pasta bar, Asian specialties, sushi bar, two create-your-own salad bars (one vegetarian, one not), homemade soups, a grill, a rotisserie and a carving station.

Watch as the owner of Milk Street discusses his latest venture:

La Vie Lounge celebrated their Grand Opening last night, April 28th, with a private party featuring tastings from their new French-Moroccan fusion menu, designed by Chef Momo Terien.

Guests at the event were treated to an open bar, hookah, passed hors d’oeuvres from the new menu, and an impromptu belly dancing performance.

Check out all the photos from the night on the La Vie Lounge Facebook fan page.