Thursday, November 19, 2009, socials, celebs, and young philanthropists showed up for Once Upon a Time in Manhattan to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of New York City.

The night hosted by Fox 5's Dari Alexander featured with a live performance by Bradford. Although the event was held at the B&T nightclub Marquee, it was a delightful success which included red carpet shenanigans, guest speakers, food catered by Cipriani, cocktails by Diageo Spirits, and music by celebrity DJ Catherine Oulette (a.k.a. "SynCity").

Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc. provides a temporary “home-away-from-home” for pediatric cancer patients and their families. The House is a supportive and caring environment which encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems. Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc. is the largest facility of its type in the world.

The whole club was filled with friends catching up and introducing each other to new friends, thus expanding this staple social do good feel good circle of NYC. As guests chatted and sipped on an abundance of bevs, they checked out the amazing silent auction which featured items courtesy of the Autograph Store, Winspire Travel, Judith Ripka and Steiner Sports.

As if the night couldn't get any better, each guest walked away with a VIP gift bags from a host of luxurious brands. 'Tis the season...

*All photos by Keith Lew

Mirror Mirror on the wall,

Who is the chicest lady of them all?

Bryce! Bryce! Bryce Gruber, we say-

As we celebrate her 25th Birthday!

They came in droves, with lines 'round the block-

To join the fete on The Empire Hotel Rooftop.

An Open Bar sponsored by Peroni,

After that, it sort of cost lots of money.

But that didn't stop the peeps from getting sloshed,

Not even guests from Top Chef or Steph Georgopulos.

NHK was there, to film all the madness,

Along with Photogs and Botox,

And a DJ straight up hotness.

Ashley presented a cake that was, of course, a little racy,

Made by Tasty Lacy's own Lisa Lacy.

It was a tres glamster fashion galore-

And as if we didn't know this before,

This isn't just my opinion,

Ms. Gruber is a Queen,

And her 1000 guests happy to be her minion.

On this-

Her special day,

We wouldn't have had it any other way.

*Photo 1: Bryce Gruber and Kai Hsing

*Photo 2: Sam, Stephanie Georgopulos, and Jean-Luc

*Photo 3: Bryce's Bday cake made by The Luxury Spot's and Tasty Lacy's Lisa Lacy

Thursday night was rife with festivities. The evening began in Soho at B&B Italia for the launch of Esquire The Big Black Book- The Style Manual for Successful Men.

The showroom was shoulder to shoulder with well-primped people and I rather enjoyed sipping bubbly and discussing the cuts and fabrics of the suits that surrounded me and my cohorts de la nuit, Stephanie Newhouse and Jen Marden.

A dashing Scott Lehmann of Esquire made the rounds, and Marty Staff of Joseph Abboud was an absolute delightful addition to the stoic crowd. However, that was the extent of our excitement, so exited gracefully and hopped in our awaiting car.

Our next stop was, A.E.R Walk With Style Event to Benefit CancerCare. Set to host- Miss USA Crystle Stewart, Alex & Simon of Bravo's Real Housewives Of NYC, and exclusive coverage by the fantavulous Micah Jesse. A silent auction, featuring goodies from Judith Ripka and Flip, and a fashion show by Shoshanna.

Intriguing Red Carpet appearences included; my girl Jen Marden, The R&B group- Tha Heights, Michael Boley and Terrence Pennington of our NY Giants, Celeb stylist- Lauren Rae Levy, Scott Herman of MTV's Real World Brooklyn, and DL Hughly.

I have to say, although oddly organized (those of you that attended, know what I am referring to) this was one of the funnest red carpets. This was partially caused by the celebs, but mainly instigated by the sassy Micah Jesse. I, for one, loved it and believe I was not alone. Just look at the great pictures captured by my boy, Jerritt Clark, click here to view.

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