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Great Steaks, Celebrity Diners, and a Touch of History

228 West 52 Street, New York City, (212) 245-5336
Open seven days a week from noon to midnight.
Reservations suggested. All major credit cards accepted.

http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/

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By Nancy Walman

Great Steaks, Celebrity Diners, and a Touch of History. That’s Gallagher’s. The most casual of New York steak houses, with its checkered tablecloths and photos of sports greats on the walls, Gallagher’s makes no pretensions. From the moment you walk through the door, time stands still and customers are pampered and the food improves with each visit.

For starters, there is a first rate shrimp cocktail (or split the smallest lobster, which start at two pounds). You won’t be disappointed with the famous dry-aged steaks (especially the melt-in-your-mouth Sirloin);.The Roast Beef is the best in town. All potato dishes and the fabulous onion rings are recommended.

Vegetables, whether steamed or creamed, are terrific and the wine selection is easily accessed and affordable, with an abundant selection available by the glass.(There is an excellent choice of single malts). You won’t complain about the  Rice Pudding, creamy Cheesecake or wonderful Key Lime Pie. Add the easy-going service and you’ll agree that Gallagher’s is a heavy-hitter in the steak house league.

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SIDE DISH

Steak, with a Side of Jazz: 

Dinner at Gallagher’s Steak House (228 West 52^nd Street) will be "jazzed up" on New Year’s Eve, Thursday night, December 31, when 18-year-old trumpet player RhysTivey is joined by Ross Pederson on the drums, Dan Foose on bass, and Dean Anbar on guitar for a live jazz performance beginning at 9:00 pm through midnight at the famed New York eatery.    For reservations, patrons can contact 212-245-5336 and mention JAZZ to be seated accordingly. A two drink minimum is required for those making reservations who are not dining.

Quick Info: Live Jazz on New Year’s Eve at Gallagher’s Steak House

What: Live Jazz Performances on New Year’s Eve

Where: Gallagher’s Steak House, 228 W. 52^nd St., New York

When: Thursday night, December 31, 2009

Time: 9 p.m. – midnight

Who: Jazz quartet ensemble featuring 18-year-old Rhys Tivey, joined by Ross Pederson on the drums, Dan Foose on bass, and Dean Anbar on guitar

Admission: two drink minimum to be seated for those not having dinner.

Reservations: 212-245-5336, mention JAZZ to be seated accordingly

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YOUTHFUL PERFORMERS JOIN AGED STEAKS ON MENU AT GALLAGHER’S STEAK HOUSE; LIVE JAZZ QUARTETS INCLUDE 18-YEAR-OLD RHYS TIVEY EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT

Gallagher’s Steak House owner Marlene Brody is introducing “the next generation of jazz musicians” to New Yorkers, and at the same time enhancing the dining experience at the Theater District mainstay restaurant with the on-going live jazz entertainment series, every Friday and Saturday night. The program, which was introduced in mid-August, will continue in 2010. Rhys Tivey, an 18-year-old up-and-comer, spearheads the quartets of young musicians showcasing their talents at Gallagher’s two nights a week. The performances are from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Mrs. Brody, who is also the owner of Gallagher’s Stud located in upstate Ghent, New York, has long been a supporter of the Empire State Youth Orchestra, a group through which she met upstart Tivey. “The goal is for Gallagher’s to become a stepping stone for young artists, and give fine up and coming musicians the opportunity to earn money in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world through their musical talents,” says Mrs. Brody.

Tivey’s group has been joined by such notables as Gilad Heckselman (guitar), Francois Moutin (bass), Andy Galore (electric bass), Ross Pederson (drums), Alexis Quadrado (bass), Anthony Pinciotti (drums) and Aviv Cohen (drums) The live jazz has been embraced by Gallagher’s patrons and jazz aficionados alike. Opening night saw legendary Knicks Hall of Fame guard and music impresario, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, and his wife, Marita Greene, stop by for a visit.

Gallagher’s Steak House is located at 228 West 52^nd Street just west of Broadway in New York City. For reservations contact 212-245-5336, and mention JAZZ to be seated accordingly. Pre-performance reservations will be taken for 8 and 8:30 p.m., so that diners can place their orders prior to the start of the entertainment, while later seatings through 11:30 p.m. will also be accepted. There is a two-drink minimum required for those not dining.

p. 2, Jazz at Gallagher’s

About Gallagher’s Steak House

Established as a speakeasy during the prohibition years, Gallagher’s Steak House is celebrating 81 years of operation in the New York City theater district as the home of the original New York Strip steak. Gallagher’s is best identified by its signature meat aging room stocked with the best USDA Prime dry aged beef: a popular restaurant feature since 1964 when Jerome Brody (of then Restaurant Associates, Rainbow Room and Four Seasons fame) purchased the restaurant. What sets us apart is our commitment to using the best quality ingredients, dry-aging in-house and cooking on a hickory coal grill. Our steaks without any additions (like clarified butter) deliver a sensation of tender, silky and buttery all in one burst. Politicians from JFK to Bill Clinton to Rudy Giuliani have been known to frequent Gallagher’s. In recent years, Gallagher’s has become known for its sports-related luncheons and handicapping seminars for such events as the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. Such celebrities as Sean Penn, Aretha Franklin, and James Gandolfini, and sport stars including Mets champions Ron Darling and Ron Swoboda, and Hall of Fame Knick Earl Monroe. Gallagher’s has franchises in Tampa, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Newark Airport.

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Background

Gallagher’s New York Steak House, Inc. (“Gallagher’s Steak House”), was established in 1927 by Helen Gallagher and Jack Solomon. It was Broadway’s first steak house and the inventor of the “New York Strip” steak.

Gallagher’s Steak House was designed to be distinct from the formal, plush elegance adapted from Europe that was the restaurant decor style of 1927. Instead, the restaurant employed basic style elements: plain plank floors, wood-paneled walls and red checked tablecloths. The look simultaneously incorporates the feel of a speakeasy.

In 1927, with Prohibition hanging heavily over the land, Gallagher’s was the first speakeasy -a Runyonesque gathering place for gamblers, sports figures, and showbiz folk and other stars of the Broadway firmament., whose photos adorn the walls.

Helen Gallagher knew how to lure celebrities; she was something of one herself. Until the mid-20’s, she had been a Ziegfeld Girl and the wife of a household name, Ed Gallagher, who with Al Shean made up the comedy team of Gallagher and Shean. They were the leading vaudeville and recording duo of their day until the death of Ed Gallagher. Helen then married Jack Solomon, a colourful restaurateur/gambler with a loyal and large following among what was then called the sporting element.

Helen died and Jack Solomon married Irene Hayes. Hayes was the owner of the top floral design shop in the city. Soon after Solomon dies and Irene Hayes is sole owner.

In 1964, Mrs Hayes decided to sell the restaurant; out of hundreds of potential buyers, she selected Jerome Brody. Mr. Brody was a distinguished restaurateur, and the originator of the famed Restaurants Associates who’s accomplishments included the Four Seasons, the Forum of the Twelve Caesars, the Fonda del Sol (designed by Alexander Girard) and many other renowned, successful restaurants in New York City. In 1963 Jerome Brody started the Brody Corp. he restored the Rainbow Room to its former glory, created: L’Etoile (designed by Alexander Girard), Raffles (a private club designed by Cecil Beaton), the ground floor in the new CBS building (designed by Kevin Roche)

Upon buying Gallagher’s in 1964, Jerome Brody had ingenuity and foresight to enclose the meat aging room that was at the front of the restaurant and installed glass windows so that the contents could be seen from the street. Brody stocked it with the best USDA Prime Beef and dry-aged it to 28 days at a constant 36 degrees insure tenderness. This practice is still followed to this day.

Gallagher’s is celebrating its 80th anniversary – 44 of them under the guidance of Jerome Brody, the decor remains exactly the same as it was and so does the extraordinary mix of our clientele- showbiz people from all over the world, sports figures in the boxing, horse, football, baseball, basketball and hockey world, and business professionals.

In 2006 Jerome Brody’s widow Marlene commissioned , Pierre “Peb” Bellocq to paint a mural depicting some of the many celebrity figures that have frequented Gallagher’s over the years. Images depicted include Bill Clinton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro, Joe DiMaggio, Mohammed Ali, John F Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.

The knowledge and know-how that Jerome Brody brought to Gallagher’s will live forever as a great restaurant landmark in New York City.

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51 Buckingham Gate and Hamleys
Conjure Up Childhood Dreams
A London Toy Story

51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites & Residences announces an exclusive partnership with London’s finest toy store, Hamleys. The collaboration offers a number of amenities to families staying in 51’s suites, including a Hamleys toy hamper, private store tours, in-store discounts and personal shopping experiences, as well as four tickets to a West End theater production.

Upon check in, children will be welcomed with a Hamleys hamper, filled with treats and sweets to ensure they feel like mini VIPs. Budding young chefs can enjoy cooking or baking lessons in their private suite kitchen with the hotel’s chef, complete with a personalized junior chef’s jacket. Parents can also take a well-earned break by calling on the hotel’s qualified babysitting service during their stay.
The Hamleys experience continues nearby at the flagship Regent Street store, where seven floors of toy heaven await. Here, children can discover the magic of Hamleys, from the latest games to Lego castles and life-sized giraffes and elephants. 51’s concierge can also arrange exclusive after-hours visits to Hamleys and even themed sleepover parties in the store.
Once wearied legs have been sufficiently rested, families can head to the theater in London’s West End (Susie McKenna and Steven Edis’ adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol‘, starring Gareth Hale runs through January 10).
Located in Central London – just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park and the West End’s shops and theatres – ‘51′ is positioned around a secluded courtyard garden and offers the largest serviced suites in London. A veritable ‘home away from home’, its elegant suites come complete with their own separate kitchen and living spaces, and children’s amenities, such as junior bathrobes and slippers.
The Hamleys at 51 package is available from £495 (approximately $805) per night for two adults and two children up to 12 years old sharing and includes:

• Accommodation in a Superior Suite
• Hamleys welcome hamper (includes teddy bear, doll for girls or toy London taxi for boys, coloring books and pencils, lollipops)
• Personal shopping experience at Hamleys with in-store discounts
• Four theater tickets
• A cooking or baking lesson with 51’s chef in-suite, including a personalized chef’s jacket
• Babysitter for four hours
• Full English or Continental breakfast
• Use of 51’s sauna, steam rooms and gym facilities

Terms and Conditions apply

For more information: www.51-buckinghamgate.com; 866-WOW-1TAJ; www.hamleys.com

About 51 Buckingham Gate
Combining all the facilities and convenience of a luxury hotel with the space and exclusivity of a private home, 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites & Residences consists of three individually designed buildings: Kings, Falconers and Ministers. The buildings have been beautifully restored and 51 now offers 86 elegant suites each with their own separate kitchen and living area. Located in St. James’s and just minutes from Buckingham Palace, shops and theatres of the West End, the townhouse hotel is an ideal base for a long weekend visit to London.
About Hamleys
Created by Cornishman, William Hamley, the first Hamleys store opened in London in 1760. Over the years, Hamleys has emerged as an internationally recognized British icon, and prides itself on stocking ‘the finest toys in the world’. During the war, Hamleys was bombed five times but still remained open. Famously, the present Queen and her sister Margaret were brought up on toys from Hamleys. The flagship Regent Street store has over seven floors full of toys and games, welcoming in excess of five million visitors each year. In recent years, Hamleys has opened stores in other cities such as Dublin, Glasgow, Jordan and Mumbai. Their website, www.hamleys.com, ships toys all over the world.
About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia’s largest and finest groups of hotels, comprising 65 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India’s premier business house. http://www.tajhotels.com
About Tata
The TATA group of companies has more than a century of experience in the UK, its leading international market with combined revenues of US$ 9 billion in 2007-08, comprising 19 companies and a 47,000-strong workforce. The group includes some well-known brands in the UK, among them: Corus/Tata Steel, Tata Motors (including Jaguar Land Rover) Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Tetley Tea, The Quilon Restaurant & Bar and The Bombay Brasserie. In addition, Tata Communications (formerly VSNL), Brunner Mond/Tata Chemicals, Tata Motors and Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. http://www.tata.com

TEQUILA SEMENTAL announces its original brand of 100
percent blue agave Tequila, which were crafted in the Jalisco region of Mexico.

Wine On Line Rating: A+

This is top of the line Tequila and some of the best we have ever tasted. Available in three styles ~ Tequila Semental Silver, Tequila Semental Reposado, and Tequila Semental Añejo ~ this tequila is an ultra premium brand, crafted for a new generation of consumers… For those who prefer to savor this Spirit of Mexico.

All offerings have been individually blended to provide the perfect balance of smoothness and a unique, exotic character for each of the tequilas.

The distinctive taste profile of the Silver makes it a perfect ingredient for blended tequila cocktails

The Reposado is beautiful as a sipping tequila

The Añejo is recommended as tequila to be savored in a brandy snifter
Tequila Semental was founded by business entrepreneur Efrain Lopez in 2007, whose aim is to produce only the highest quality Tequila, while using the most modern equipment. Efrain Gurza has also accomplished his dream of the highest quality tequila by introducing only new American oak barrels into their Reposado program, and new
Hybrid French and American Oak barrels with their Añejo Tequila Semental program.

This allows for the most delicious Tequila flavors to be brought forth from the purest oak barrels. Tequila Semental has created an impressive niche for artisan Master Distiller and blender Valente Arellano L.C.Q, within the Tequila industry.

The makers may not agree, but while is may be Tequiliside to use these beauties in a blended drink, after savoring them neat (and loving it) we mixed them with fresh lemon/lime juice, a first rate orange liqueur, a bit of muddled cucumber and ice, serving in a glass rimmed with salt and and pepper. No matter what you have heard, you can still taste the difference.

Of course, we left plenty to satisfy the snifter, as well as our refreshed palates.

Disclosure

TNEXT GENERATION OF TEQUILA ~

T O P 10 L I S T
100% Triple Distilled
100% Blue Weber Agave
100% Pot Still Distillation
100% Hand Selected Piñas
100% Natural Fermentation
100% Purified & Filtered Water
100% Committed to Brand Marketing
4 Decades of Master Distiller Experience
100% New American and French Oak Barrels
100% Ultra Premium Double Glass French Bottles
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~ THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEQUILA ~
T E Q U I L A S E M E N T A L

~ THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEQUILA ~
tequilasemental.com
Silver
Semental Silver Tequila
Gold

Semental Añejo
94 Points ~ Exceptional
Semental Añejo
Brilliant amber color. Grilled pineapple, creamy white
chocolate, fl oral honey, and delicate herb and spice aromas
follow through to a silky, buoyant entry leads and a
dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with accents of roasted
yellow pepper, sandalwood, and exotic peppercorns.
Finishes with a long delicious fade of crème Anglaise,
baking spices, and cigar box. A lively and fl avorful Añejo
that artfully balances fruity agave and spicy, vanilla
kissed oak.
93 Points ~ Exceptional
Semental Reposado
Yellow golden color. Creamy and spicy aromas of sandalwood,
vanilla bean, dates, dried pineapple, and black
pepper. A silky and supple entry leads to a dry-yetfruity,
glycerous medium-to-full body of creamy caramel,
vanilla, dried fruits, grilled yellow pepper and nutmeg
fl avors. Finishes with a long, exotic blend of spices,
creamy vanilla, and hot pink peppercorns. A delicious
an very fl avorful reposado.
91 Points ~ Exceptional

Semental Silver
Clear, vibrant roasted pineapple, charred green pepper,
fl oral talc, creamy vanilla, and white pepper aromas.
A lively, silky entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity, glycerous
medium body of roasted tropical fruits and peppers with
a layer of vanilla bean and spice. Finishes with a long,
sharp white pepper, oil, powdered sugar and dried
fl ower fade. Impressively fruity and fl oral agave with
a somewhat rustic fi nish.
Double Gold

Semental Reposado
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FOUNDED: 2007
MASTER DISTILLER & BLENDER: VALENTE ARELLANO L.C.Q.

PRODUCTS:
Tequila Semental Silver
Tequila Semental Reposado
Tequila Añejo
HISTORY ~ INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NAME:
TEQUILA SEMENTAL is the origin of a relationship and the inspiration for a brand of ultra premium
tequila, from proprietor Efrain Lopez Gurza. As a child, Efrain encountered one of his father’s Sementals
at his hacienda in the town of Torreon, Mexico. Seven year old Efrain had overhead his father talking
about the new Semental that has just arrived at their hacienda. Being an inquisitive child, he hurried to the
arena where the new Semental was waiting for his father’s inspection. Arriving before his father, Efrain
climbed the fence, only to lose his balance and fall into the ring. The Semental moved swiftly to where
Efrain lay in the ring, and gently nudged him to safety outside of the ring itself. This bull proved to be a
favorite in not only the father’s life, but also in Efrain’s, for the qualities that all Sementals represent;
belonging to a select caste of supremacy, demonstrating braveness in light of all the significant
competition, working very hard to establish the integrity of being the finest, and proving that this son is
every bit as celebrated as his father had been in life.
THE REAL STORY OF TEQUILA, by Valente Arellano L.C.Q.
Tequila Semental Master Distiller and Blender
How was it discovered that the Agave plant could produce
such a marvelous beverage?
The Agaves (maguey) is a desert plant that has to thrive in a very challenging
environment. It stores its food reserves in a way that predators are not attracted to
it. Its physical appearance, including a bayonet-like spike, also provides protection.
It is not easy to reach and it does not produce palatable juices or fruit. So, again,
how could anyone develop the idea of making a drink from this plant?
It is believed that a forest fire occurred in the Jalisco region of Mexico, and the
agave plants were cooked in the heat of the fire. The Indians living in this area
noticed that a sweet smell of caramel filled the air, coming from the core of the
plants that stood among the ashes. Upon tasting these agaves, the Indians found
them sweet and pleasant to eat, and this is how the first two steps of the process
were born.
How was this complex process developed?
To process the tequila maguey, first the Indians removed the pulpy spikes from the
plant, leaving the head, called the “piñas.” Once they obtained the heads, they put
them in earth pits covered with maguey leaves and built a fire on top. This
converted the bitter and hard heads into a sweet, flavorful, and meaty product they
used as candy. They did not realize that alcohol could be made from the candy’s
sugar.
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Again, a fortuitous event must have occurred. Somebody crushed the meaty pieces
and put them in water to extract the sugar, intending to prepare a delicious and sweet
drink. But, surprise, the juice started to produce gas bubbles as if it was boiling. This
was fermentation! The microscopic yeast present in the air converted the sugar into
alcohol and carbonic gas. The third step to producing tequila was born. Now the
liquid tasted differently; it had lost its sweet taste, and now possessed more vivid and
appealing aromas. The Indians also noticed a very different effect on those who drank
it.
All this occurred in pre-Hispanic land, which is now referred to as Jalisco state. When
the Spanish conquerors arrived, they tasted the “mescal wine” and, already having
knowledge of the art of distillation, they continued to make this spirituous drink from
the Agave plant.
Today these four basics steps are still followed to make tequila: harvesting, cooking,
fermentation, and distillation.
Tequila and Mescal were made in the same way until the early years of the twentieth
century, when the producers from the Tequila town in Jalisco started to modify the
process. They introduced modern techniques which made the beverage making
process much more hygienic, and allowed for the production of a unique beverage that
would quickly come to be in a class by itself. It was at this point that this beverage was
named for its native town of Tequila.
It is beneficial to know that just as Cognac is a brandy made in the French region of
Cognac in La Charente, so Tequila is a mescal that is as different from the others as
Cognac is from other brandies. Because of Tequila’s raw material and the special
characteristics imparted to its heads, or “piñas,” by our “terroir,” meaning the soil
and climate of the Tequila and nearby Amatitan and Tequila valleys, there is no other
mescal like it.
Since we are only heirs of these ancient traditions which have merged many cultures,
including Indian, Spanish, Arabian, and French, we are obligated to maintain a very
careful watch over our process. We will improve where it is appropriate, but we will
also maintain the very same processes that have made tequila a unique product and
our brand, Semental, the leader in taste and quality.

Tequila Semental Silver represents the purity and quality of
an ultra premium tequila. This tequila is perfect to simply
enjoy it chilled, or blended into an ultra premium cocktail.
Most mixologists prefer Silver tequilas over other distilled
products for mixed beverages, due to the silver’s pure agave
flavors. Superb by nature, Tequila Semental Silver delivers a
magic touch to each creation. Drinks blended with
Tequila Semental Silver are guaranteed to deliver an
excitingly unique experience.
AGAVE: 100% Blue Agave
FERMENTATION: 100% Natural
DISTILLATION: Triple Distillation
CORK: Naturally sealed cork bar tap
BOTTLE: French, ultra premium double glass
COLOR: Crystal Clear
AROMA: Agave, fresh with white pepper notes
FLAVOR: Hints of lemon and spearmint
FINISH: Long, sweet, and ultra smooth
MASTER DISTILLER: Valente Arellano LCQ Notes:
Hand selected, mature Blue Agave from the rich soil of the
Tequila and Amatitan Valleys, the Tequila Semental Silver
delivers classic silver flavors of white peppercorn and green
pineapple. In true Silver style, Tequila Semental Silver
demonstrates the true flavors, sweetness and intensity of the
Agave plant.
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $39.00

Tequila Semental Reposado represents the purity and quality
of an ultra premium tequila. It is aged for over two months in
the new, uniquely crafted barrica tequilera. Tequila Semental
Reposado shows a special body and consistency; which,
upon cooling, highlights its unique and superb flavors. It
is a perfect special occasion tequila that is very enjoyable
chilled on ice. We recommend that this Tequila be enjoyed
for its complexity.
AGAVE: 100% Blue Agave
FERMENTATION: 100% Natural
DISTILLATION: Triple Distillation
CORK: Naturally sealed cork bar tap
BOTTLE: French, ultra premium double glass
COLOR: Golden honey hue
AROMA: Agave, fresh with white pepper notes
FLAVOR: Extremely smooth, sweet, hint of oak
FINISH: Light and spicy
AGE: Over two months, New and Unique
Barrica Tequilera white American
Oak, medium toast, rather than charred.
MASTER DISTILLER: Valente Arellano LCQ Notes:
Hand selected, mature Blue Agave from rich soil of the
Tequila and Amatitan Valleys, Tequila Semental Reposado is
our first stage of “rested” tequila. Tequila Semental
Reposado demonstrates the true flavors, sweetness, and the
intensity of the Agave plant. This is a round and supple tequila
that has had the advantage of new, medium toasted American
oak barrels, imparting very pleasing, nutty
flavors.
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $48.00

The exquisite bouquet of the Tequila Semental Añejo
is the result of over one year of careful aging in the uniquely
special hybrid barrica tequileras. Its characteristic
flavor and consistency makes Tequila Semental Añejo an
excellent choice for serving in brandy snifters. When moments
call for a tequila that is sipped and
savored for those perfect moments of pure enjoyment, only
Tequila Semental Añejo delivers!
AGAVE: 100% Blue Agave
FERMENTATION: 100% Natural
DISTILLATION: Triple Distillation
CORK: Naturally sealed cork bar tap
BOTTLE: French, ultra premium double glass
COLOR: Amber
AROMA: Grapefruit, mandarin citrus
FLAVOR: Touch of caramel, wild honey, cherry
FINISH: Lightly spiced, smooth and clean
AGE: Over One Year, New and Unique
Barrica Tequilera Hybrid French Oak
caps and American Oak staves.
MASTER DISTILLER: Valente Arellano LCQ Notes:
Hand selected, mature Blue Agave from rich soils of the
Tequila and Amatitan Valleys, the Tequila Semental
Añejo delivers classic Añejo flavors that are smoother, richer,
and much more complex than other tequila
without this type of aging process. Tequila Semental Añejo
simply delivers beautifully complex aromas and flavors, and
is perfect for moments of distinction.
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $59.00

Semental Explained
Why a Bull
The bull that we have chosen is not a mere bull. He is the bravest bull of all, belonging to a very special caste: The
Fighting Bull. An original species from Spain, Bos Taurus Ibericus is born and raised only to demonstrate its
braveness in the bullring. The selection process begins with the cows of this species. These cows must first
demonstrate their own braveness by fighting in small rings at ranches, where they are raised, in order to gain the
privilege of bearing offspring. Owners who witness this selection process will then choose 40 to 50 of the strongest
and most aggressive females that will be mated with a SEMENTAL bull.
How a Semental is Chosen
In the raising of these brave bulls, detailed records are kept, in order to register the father and mother of each bull
and cow born at each ranch. This is the animal species that has the oldest tradition of keeping records, in order to
establish the pedigree of every individual bull and cow.
When the bulls are three years old, they are subjected to a trail that will define their destiny, known as La Tienta.
Bulls that are deemed as being extraordinary, or “the chosen bulls,” never go into the ring. They are kept for breeding
purposes. This is how the beauty and braveness of the SEMENTAL herd is maintained at a superb standard of
the highest pedigree.
Another Scenario For Selecting a Semental

A selection of Semental bulls also occurs during a bull fight (the most complete and definitive Tienta). Matadors
and bulls are paired by their skill and bravery. When the best Matadors go into the bull ring with the best of the best
of the bulls, the bull fight is carefully observed by the audience. If it appears that both the bull and bullfighter are
equally paired, and have endured an excellent fight, the people who have come to the bull fight will call for the bull
to be pardoned from death and be spared, since he gained the right to become a SEMENTAL. When this happens,
he will go to a ranch to live a quiet life from that point forward, paired now with his harem of 40 or 50 cows. These
are the greatest of the SEMENTAL bulls, which are courageous, hard working, and supreme above others.
In ancient times, land owners protected their agave fields with the bravest and most powerful bulls: SEMENTALS.
Considered the leader of its breed, SEMENTAL roamed the valleys adorned with agave plants, while watching over
this gifted land. Proprietor Efrain Lopez Gurza’s experience with a Semental bull in his youth gave him a deep
respect for the Semental, and believes that a SEMENTAL is a prefect icon for his tequila: Tequila Semental, a taste
of leadership for the next generation.
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~ THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEQUILA ~
Kiwirita
1 oz Semental Silver
½ oz Triple Sec
½ cup fresh ripe kiwi chopped
splash Rose’s Lime
1 tsp powdered sugar
blended, served in salt rim margarita glass
Bull & Bull
1½ oz Semental Silver
Red Bull
in a bucket over ice
Cojones Semental Reposado
Cilantro Mignonette
1 oz Semental Reposado
1 raw oyster
Shooter
Semental Añejo Naranja
1 oz. Semental Anejo
½ oz Grand Marnier
Warmed snifter
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Sí Señor
1 oz Semental Silver
½ oz limoncello
club soda
in a bucket over ice, garnish with lemon
Drama
1½ oz Semental Silver
½ oz Chambord
3 oz pomegranate juice
shaken, served up with twist
Black Bull
1 oz Semental Silver
½ oz spiced rum
cola
in a bucket over ice
Mess With The Bull You Get The Horns
1 oz Semental Silver
½ oz chili spiced vodka
bloody mary mix
in a bucket over ice, garnish with lime
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IN LIMITED TWO WEEK ENGAGEMENT JANUARY 5-16

The Oak Rood of the fabled Algonguin Hotel gets our award as the best cabaret room in New York and the nonpareil duo of vocalist Sandy Stewart and jazz pianist Bill Charlap are certain to chase the post-holiday blues away with their new Oak Room show, “Somebody Loves Me,” in a limited two week run January 5-16. The pair–who happen also to be mother and son–will perform “Little Girl Blue,” “I’m Old Fashioned,” “In Love in Vain,” “Isn’t It A Pity,” “Who Cares,” “Autumn in New York” and other gems from the Great American Songbook. Bill’s solos will be different for each show. Shows are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 and Friday and Saturday at 8:30 and 11. There is a $60 cover charge per person plus either a $30 food and beverage minimum or a $60 prix fixe menu. Reservations: 212 419 9331 or bmcgurn@algonquinhotel.com

Sandy Stewart is best known for the Grammy-nominated song, “My Coloring Book” (she lost to Ella Fitzgerald’s “Mack the Knife”). She began her performing career at 15 in her native Philadelphia and soon moved to New York for a variety of television gigs with Merv Griffin, Dick Van Dyke, and as a regular with the Perry Como show while also touring with Benny Goodman. After marrying Broadway composer Moose Charlap, she retired to rear sons Bill and Tom. Later, she resumed singing in clubs and on recordings and voiceovers. Sandy’s recent CD with Bill, “Love Is Here to Stay,” for Blue Note, was greeted with universal acclaim.

Bill Charlap began playing piano at age three. He later studied classical music but remained most interested in jazz, and worked with Gerry Mulligan, Benny Carter and Tony Bennett, among others. In a crowded field Bill is considered one of the world’s best jazz pianists. With Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums) he has recorded six albums as a leader for the Blue Note label, including two Grammy-nominated CDs: “Somewhere,” featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein and “The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard.” He is Artistic Director of New York’s 92^nd Street Y “Jazz in July” series, and in 2008 toured worldwide on behalf of Blue Note’s 70^th anniversary.

Super cocktails and food that has improved dramatically over the years, service is some of the most benevolent in town. This Mom-Son team is a dynamite duo and gets  a Walman rave. Don’t miss this one!

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