Privy Supper Club in Los Angeles Featuring Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee

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• by Privy Editor
• 3/19/2012

For our Privy Supper Club event, the second such affair in an ongoing array, we brought the world-renowned wine jetsetter Jeannie Cho Lee from Hong Kong to illustrate her extraordinary talents. She is one of the world’s leading experts in the art of pairing wine for the Asian palate. She is the first and only ethnic Asian to receive the extremely prestigious Master of Wine designation. In addition to being an award-winning author, wine critic, judge and educator, her stunning accomplishments include penning wine columns and articles in several premiere publications such as the Wine Spectator and Revue du Vin. She is also the Contributing Editor for Decanter UK, a columnist for Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post and China Business News. Receiving the impressive Vinitaly Award in 2009, her exemplary role of Master of Wine also extends to the Galaxy Macao Casino, and she serves as a consultant for Singapore Airlines as well. We are indeed very fortunate and certainly honored to have her vast knowledge and expertise present to highlight such a special evening.

Privy Spring Fling with a Heart at Thompson Hotel (Above Beverly Hills)

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• by Privy Editor
• 3/12/2012

Privy held the evocative and heart-warming event on the breath-taking rooftop of the Thompson Hotel ABH (Above Beverly Hills) on Saturday, March 3rd. The affair encompassed a pair of noteworthy occasions. The first was celebrating the birthdays of two Privy members, Linda Kim (Privy.net) and Carl Choi (Catch Adventures). Linda and Carl made a wonderful and heartfelt request, that instead of bringing gifts they suggested that all attendees make a donation to support and fund Janet Liang’s medical bills. This included getting swabbed by A3M (Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches) in order to register and be placed into the National Bone Marrow database.

Privy’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2012 at Lexington Social House

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• by Privy Editor
• 1/11/2012

Celebrating the advent of the New Year is nothing if not sentimental in the extreme. The echoes of the past year vie for just as much attention as the hopes and dreams of the new, and 2011 was indeed a very blessed year for everyone at Privy, with numerous and quite memorable events to ponder with a great deal of nostalgia. It was with great pleasure and joyous anticipation that we were fortunate enough to begin honoring the upcoming year with so many wonderful members and guests.

While Lady Gaga launched the dropping of the ball in New York’s Times Square, and other celebrities were partying like rock stars in Sin City, we decided to hold Privy’s New Year’s Eve festivities in Los Angeles, in the entertainment capital of the world – Hollywood.

VIP Opening of the Macallan Ten Pound Bar

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• by Privy Editor
• 10/31/2011

What could be more enticing than an invitation to share in time-honored Gaelic traditions and taste the fine age-old heritage of Scotland. We were invited to the opening of the Macallan Ten Pound Bar, and our fervent anticipation is heightened by knowing it is so perfectly situated within the luxurious confines of Montage Beverly Hills.

This classically elegant establishment, an urban oasis of Mediterranean style, so resplendent with the sublime majesty of Spanish, Italian and Moroccan artisans, bringing the sophisticated glamour of Southern California’s roaring 1920’s and 30’s Golden Age to this most legendary and world-renowned neighborhood of the ultra-chic, Beverly Hills.

Privy Hennessy VIP Tasting Event in New York

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• by Privy Editor
• 10/03/2011

The old adage that three times is a charm has certainly fulfilled its promise when our most enjoyable sins, gambling and drinking, have united once again in the heart of Soho in New York City. The exclusive “invitation only” Hennessy tasting event saga, the third jointly sponsored affair hosted by Privy, is very proud to present our continued successful partnership with Caesar’s Entertainment and Hennessy (LVMH Group). The city that never sleeps completes our trifecta – Los Angeles. San Francisco, and now New York.

Kimchi Chronicles LA Premiere and Noraebang (2-Cha) with Marja Vongerichten

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• by Privy Editor
• 7/26/2011

Marja, Marja, Marja! Marja Vongerichten, the host of the “Kimchi Chronicles” and wife of acclaimed chef Jean Georges, decided to premiere her unique and first-ever nationally televised show on Korean food and culture in front of an invite-only audience including Privy members we invited to take part in this special event.

Drinks with Brian Joo at XIV

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• by Privy Editor
• 7/19/2011

Hot off the heels of his successful “Unveiled” EP, the swanky and gorgeously appointed XIV restaurant from world-renowned chef Michael Mina was the setting to celebrate international superstar Brian Joo’s album release and Unveiled Tour. Privy teamed up with SBE to put together a top-shelf members only experience right in the heart of one of the most buzzed about restaurants in Los Angeles.

Privy Members Eric Zho and Allan Wu Seek Out Miss Universe China 2011

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• by Privy Editor
• 6/14/2011

On July 10, the search for the next Miss Universe China will take place in the MasterCard Centre in Beijing. Privy Member Eric Zho is the Executive Producer for the inaugural event while fellow Privy Member Allan Wu will serve as emcee and take care of hosting duties for the pageant which will be televised nationally. 

Privy Private Event in The Living Room at W Hollywood

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• by Linda Kim
• 6/03/2011

Privy members recently lounged under a brilliantly attractive 18-foot-tall chandelier at the W Hollywood’s The Living Room. The exclusive venue, known for being glamorous and vibrant, was the perfect setting for Privy guests to mingle with allured company – all at the epicenter of the entertainment capital! The name the Living Room may suggest privacy but here you are afforded wide open space populated with gorgeous people all around. Located in Tinseltown, its only fitting that you receive a captivating red carpet treatment basking in the glow of the Hollywood spotlight. In addition to the stunningly shiny chandelier overhead, The Living Room features a soaring 34-foot ceiling, a footbridge suspended overhead and a red-carpeted floating staircase. Once here, there’s no doubt that you feel the enchanting essence of the space. One thing is for certain, this is not your ordinary Living Room.

Privy Hennessy VIP Tasting Event in San Francisco

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• by Privy Editor
• 4/20/2011

The success of our LA Hennessy tasting last fall had members clamoring for invites. So we decided, why not take the party to San Francisco? Same idea—get Hennessy Brand Ambassador and Privy member Wayne Chang to share his expertise and take us on a journey of discovering how to experience cognac. Different group, different venue, different vibe. We took over a private room at the Crescent Hotel in Union Square with a still intimate but larger group than the LA gathering.