We Are One

“We Are One” was our slogan for Bling’s 1 year anniversary party.  This was quite fitting as we wanted this event to make a statement that represented more than just Bling’s 1st Birthday.  Beyond reaching our 1 year mark, Bling is #1 (Club of the Year!), and ‘We Are One’ Team.

"WE ARE ONE" - Bling's 1 Year Anniversary Party

I was a part of the original All-Star/Bling team- I launched Bling’s audacious advertising campaign, wrote both menus, sourced suppliers for everything from our coat check tags to drink stirs and napkins, and I was on my hands and knees cleaning up the last bits of construction in the club before we opened our doors to the public last year on August 7th, 2008.

One year ago, just before the highly-anticipated 2008 Olympics, Bling became more than an idea, it became tangible, it became a destination for the rich, the beautiful, and the party animals.  In Bling’s first month, we drew in celebrities from Evander Holyfield, Chris Tucker, the German National Basketball Team (who were GIANTS), and since then, we have won the title “Club of the Year” and featured big DJ names from 50 Cent’s Official DJ – DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Spider, and most recently DJ Dopey, the official DJ for Eminem.

All-Star Sports Bar & Grill has been quite a different story.  Unlike Bling, All-Star didn’t take-off straight away.  We had a massive opening on the day of the Olympics Ceremony on 8.8.08, but All-Star’s true success came when one of our owners, Richard Wang, who took it upon himself and his natural culinary skills (no professional experience) to recreate all the recipes for All-Star. Since then, All-Star has made its way to the top winning “Best American Restaurant”, “Best Burger”, “Best Sports Bar”, and “Best Pub Grub”!

All-Star's One Year Anniversary

Here’s a shot of our gigantic birthday cake.  :)

All-Star's 1 Year Birthday Cake

What a year!  And it is just the beginning.

I was there before construction even started, I was there to see it open, I watched both venues develop and become what they are today.  And I can’t wait to see what’s next in store for my babies.

*Stay Tuned:  Hatsune’s about to reach it’s 8 year with a celebration that is bound to be epic.

Date: Saturday, August 15

Time: 10pm

Where: Hatsune @ the Village

Here are some of my favorite photos from Bling’s 1 Year Weekend Celebration:

Thanks to everyone for a great 1 year birthday bash!!!  Together, WE ARE ONE.

Cheers to many more years of great music, great drinks, and great times.

BLING