An Evening Celebrating David Rockwell

October 20, 2017 Stephanie Nass

David Rockwell addresses guests at Hudson Yards. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — David Rockwell addresses guests at Hudson Yards. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

On Tuesday, Victory Club hosted its fourth dinner in partnership with Avenue Magazine at Hudson Yards. Architect David Rockwell spoke to 35 guests about his work.

Caterine Maddox, Eric Weinrib, David Gilberg, Vajra Kingsley. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Caterine Maddox, Eric Weinrib, David Gilberg, Vajra Kingsley. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Chefanie, David Gilberg. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Chefanie, David Gilberg. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Hunt Slonem, Sharon Bush. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Hunt Slonem, Sharon Bush. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Randi Schatz, Hunt Slonem, Lady Lilian Cavendish, Chefanie. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Randi Schatz, Hunt Slonem, Lady Lilian Cavendish, Chefanie. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Each table had a different theme relating to David Rockwell's work.

Table inspired by Rockwell's theater sets & kaleidoscopes. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Table inspired by Rockwell's theater sets & kaleidoscopes. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Table inspired by Rockwell's playground at South Street Seaport. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Table inspired by Rockwell's playground at South Street Seaport. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Table inspired by The Shed. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Table inspired by The Shed. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

The menu was inspired by David's work as well.

"Beet Lamp" inspired by David Rockwell's floor lamps. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — "Beet Lamp" inspired by David Rockwell's floor lamps. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Halibut above brushstoke - a motif in David Rockwell's work. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Halibut above brushstoke - a motif in David Rockwell's work. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

Cake with Chefanie Sheet inspired by one of David Rockwell's fabrics. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Cake with Chefanie Sheet inspired by one of David Rockwell's fabrics. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

In between the main course and dessert, Chefanie served warm housebaked cookies.

Chefanie with cookies. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Chefanie with cookies. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

And of course Chefanie had a special cake to match her gingham outfit.

Chefanie with matching gingham cake. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Chefanie with matching gingham cake. Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

It was a beautiful night!

Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson — Photo credit: Lukas Maverick Greyson

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Annual Truffle Dinner

September 30, 2017 Stephanie Nass

In September, Victory Club hosted its annual Truffle Dinner at Urbani to kick off White Truffle Season.

Tablescape for Victory Club Truffle Dinner at Urbani.

Each dish incorporated truffles.

2017 Victory Club Truffle Menu, painted by Chefanie

Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil. Recipe here.

Tagliatelle with "Truffle Thrills." Recipe here.

Signature Victory Club chocolate chip cookies - before being baked & topped with truffle salt. Recipe here.

Truffle Cake! Wrapped in Chefanie Sheets. Recipe here.

Italian artist Verdiana Patacchini spoke about her work

Verdiana brought a canvas painted in a fresco-style to present to Victory Club members. Learn more about her work here.

Thank you Urbani Truffles, Verdiana Patacchini, & Victory Club members for making this event the success that it was.

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Dinner at Zaha Hadid 520 W 28th Street

June 15, 2017 Maria Martinez

Tablescape at the Avenue Magazine dinner held at Zaha Hadid 520 W 28th Street including a Chefanie Sheet inspired by Hadid's works, a hand painted menu painted by Chefanie herself, vases designed by Zaha Hadid for Alessi, and flowers by Mark Ma… — Tablescape at the Avenue Magazine dinner held at Zaha Hadid 520 W 28th Street including a Chefanie Sheet inspired by Hadid's works, a hand painted menu painted by Chefanie herself, vases designed by Zaha Hadid for Alessi, and flowers by Mark Masone.

On April 28th, Victory Club members gathered with friends of Avenue Magazine in Zaha Hadid's New building, 520 West 28th Street in Manhattan.

Chilled cauliflower soup with a bridge-stick modelled after Hadid's Sheikh Zayed Bridge was served as the first course.

Tiago Correria, US Director of Zaha Hadids Architects, spoke to Victory Club members and friends of Avenue Magazine about the new building, Zaha Hadid's body of work, and how the new building complements and expands her oeuvre.

Guests across generations and industries enjoyed conversations about architecture, New York's art scene, and how these two intersect in unique ways.

Victory Club members and friends of Avenue magazine enjoying conversations and delicious food.

The menu for the dinner was handpainted by Chefanie.

Chefanie served a meal inspired by Zaha Hadid. The starter was a chilled cauliflower soup with a bridge-stick (breadstick modeled after Hadid's Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi.) For the main course, guests were presented with Chicken Paillard with spring vegetables topped with grated parmesan cheese, grated by the Zaha Hadid cheese grater from Alessi.

Finally guests enjoyed classic Chefanie sheet cakes with a Zaha Hadid twist. Black vanilla cake with marble Chefanie sheets.

Tablescape with Zaha Hadid-inspired cake covered in Chefanie Sheets

Zaha Hadid-inspired cake covered in Chefanie Sheets

It was wonderful to host another event with Avenue Magazine in the beautiful setting of 520 West 28th Street.

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Coming Together with "Forever Pizza"

June 12, 2017 Maria Martinez

On June 10th, Victory Club members came together to celebrate artist Steph Mantis' "Forever Pizza" at Two Boots Pizza. Guests admired Mantis' art and enjoyed pizza made by Two Boots.

Artist Steph Mantis' "Forever Pizza", featured at Two Boots Pizza.

The "Tony Clifton" pizza pie served at Two Boots Pizza.

It was a great celebration of the culinary and visual arts. Thank you to all of our members for coming!

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An Evening at 70 Vestry

April 28, 2017 Maria Martinez

Last Tuesday, June, 13th, Victory Club members celebrated an evening with Avenue Magazine at 70 Vestry Street.

Tablescape for the event featuring a menu painted by Chefanie, as well as a cake decorated with Chefanie Sheets. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Tablescape for the event featuring a menu painted by Chefanie, as well as a cake decorated with Chefanie Sheets. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Guests were greeted with an option of champagne or rosé, and enjoyed a social cocktail hour with copious hors d'oeuvres.

Consuelo Constin arriving for the Victory Club event at 70 Vestry Street. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Consuelo Constin arriving for the Victory Club event at 70 Vestry Street. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Lili and Howard Buffett. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Lili and Howard Buffett. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Fresh bite-sized tuna tartare served in cucumber cups. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Fresh bite-sized tuna tartare served in cucumber cups. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Bite-sized coconut shrimp. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Bite-sized coconut shrimp. Credit: Lukas Greyson

During cocktail hour, guests socialized and observed the architectural plans for the new apartment building at 70 Vestry Street.

Guests observing the model and virtual tour of 70 Vestry Street. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Guests observing the model and virtual tour of 70 Vestry Street. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Meanwhile, Chefanie prepared the dining room.

Chef Stephanie Nass setting the beautiful tablescape. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Chef Stephanie Nass setting the beautiful tablescape. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Chefanie prepared a three-course meal, with her signature handpainted menus

Gluten-free Almond Cake decorated with Chefanie Sheets. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Gluten-free Almond Cake decorated with Chefanie Sheets. Credit: Lukas Greyson

A close-up of the dinner menu for the event hand-painted by Chef Stephanie Nass. Credit: Lukas Greyson — A close-up of the dinner menu for the event hand-painted by Chef Stephanie Nass. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Guests enjoyed their dinner and company after a great talk by Daniel Lobitz, parter at Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

Guests enjoyed a three-course meal by Chefanie. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Guests enjoyed a three-course meal by Chefanie. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Guests enjoying a sit-down dinner. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Guests enjoying a sit-down dinner. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Editor-in-chief of Avenue Magazine, Michael Gross, and Jazmin Grimaldi engage as they wait for dinner to be served. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Editor-in-chief of Avenue Magazine, Michael Gross, and Jazmin Grimaldi engage as they wait for dinner to be served. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Robert A. M. Stern quotation. Credit: Lukas Greyson — Robert A. M. Stern quotation. Credit: Lukas Greyson

Thank you to all of the members who joined!

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Evening with Katie Rodgers at 100 Barclay

April 21, 2017 Maria Martinez

On April 19th 2017, Victory Club members came together at 100 Barclay to celebrate Katie Rogers with cake and Prosecco.

Victory Club members enjoying the view of a 6ft cake covered with Chefanie sheets

Katie Rogers, the talented artist and illustrator behind @PaperFashion, shared some designs that were printed onto cakes using custom Chefanie Sheets.

Cake with Chefanie Sheets inspired by Katie Rodgers' Shadow Dancers

Chefanie and Katie Rogers with one of the beautiful cakes they collaborated

Katie Rogers presented the guests with the story of her career and inspiration she regularly draws from.

Katie Rodgers presenting her work to Victory Club members and guests.

Guests enjoyed cake and Prosecco as they mingled in a stunning apartment at 100 Barclay.

Sierra Dehghan, Josh Martin, Jonah Tulis

Stephanie Nass with cakes covered in Chefanie Sheets

Daniel Laikind, Sophie Elgort, Stephanie Nass

Guests had a wonderful time. We thank Katie Rogers for inspiring us and for 100 Barclay for hosting.

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Dinner at Hudson Yards with Art Production Fund

April 12, 2017 Maria Martinez

Tablescape at the Avenue Magazine dinner, including with colorful flower arrangements by Mark Masone, cakes inspired by the Seven Magic Mountains, menus painted by Chefanie, and embroidered napkins. Photo credit Lukas Greyson — Tablescape at the Avenue Magazine dinner, including with colorful flower arrangements by Mark Masone, cakes inspired by the Seven Magic Mountains, menus painted by Chefanie, and embroidered napkins. Photo credit Lukas Greyson

On April 7th 2017, Victory Club members and friends of Avenue Magazine enjoyed a meal, hosted at Hudson Yards, inspired by public art.

The guests engaging in critical, thought provoking conversations about the role public art plays in today's society. Photo credit Lukas Greyson — The guests engaging in critical, thought provoking conversations about the role public art plays in today's society. Photo credit Lukas Greyson

Yvonne Force Villareal spoke about her work with the Art Production Fund.

Yvonne Force Villareal speaking about her work with images of her work including Prada Marfa. Photo credit Lukas Greyson — Yvonne Force Villareal speaking about her work with images of her work including Prada Marfa. Photo credit Lukas Greyson

Chefanie served a meal inspired by works of public art produced by the Art Production Fund.

Menu for the dinner, painted by Chefanie.

The first course, a Prada pea soup, was inspired by the Art Production Fund's installation on Highway 90 in Texas, known as Prada Marfa.

Prada Marfa Pea Soup. Photo credit Lukas Greyson

The meal concluded with beautifully frosted Chefanie cakes inspired by the Seven Magic Mountains in Nevada.

Seven Magic Mountains Cake. Photo credit Lukas Greyson — Seven Magic Mountains Cake. Photo credit Lukas Greyson

Members and Friends had a great time. We are grateful to Avenue for being a great partner and to Hudson Yards for a beautiful venue.

Yvonne Force Villareal, Michael Gross, Randi Schatz, Stephanie Nass bidding adieu to guests and members. Photo credit Lukas Greyson — Yvonne Force Villareal, Michael Gross, Randi Schatz, Stephanie Nass bidding adieu to guests and members. Photo credit Lukas Greyson

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Luncheon with Lisa Jacobs

February 18, 2017 Maria Martinez

Cake with a custom Chefanie Sheet inspired by Lisa Jacob's artwork, Karl Klingbiel's Outside the Kingdom

On January 28th, Victory Club gathered for a luncheon with Lisa Jacobs, a private curator and art consultant, at her Upper West Side apartment and gallery.

Chefanie created a meal inspired by Lisa's collection and work.

A highlight was cornflake dusted chicken inspired by David LaChapelle's photograph of a woman squirting breast milk into a cereal bowl.

Cereal crusted chicken with vegetables inspired by David LaChapelle's Milkmaidens

The centerpieces of the table were a bust and a cake with Chefanie Sheets inspired by a Marilyn Minter photograh.

Victory Club members were very engaged with our host, Lisa Jacobs. We thank you, Lisa!

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Holiday Fête at Dickinson Roundell

January 3, 2017 Stephanie Nass

Cake with Chefanie Sheets in front of Verne Dawson series at Dickinson Roundell. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

On December 10, Victory Club hosted its annual Holiday Fête at Dickinson Roundell Gallery. The event, sponsored by BMW of Manhattan, hosted eighty members and friends for an afternoon of bites and bubbles.

Lifesize gingerbread house, made possible by BMW of Manhattan. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA — Lifesize gingerbread house, made possible by BMW of Manhattan. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

Detail of cookie shingles, painted by Chefanie. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA — Detail of cookie shingles, painted by Chefanie. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

Guests sipped on Prosecco from the Cornegliano Valdobbiadene region of Italy, the birthplace of the Italian sparkling wine.

Four types of prosecco from the Cornegliano Valdobbiadene region of Italy. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA — Four types of prosecco from the Cornegliano Valdobbiadene region of Italy. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

Victory Club members and guests mingled within Julio Felix's exhibition.

From left: Hal Coopersmith, Flora Irving, Andrew Cheng, Verdiana Patacchini, Matt Vahidi. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA — From left: Hal Coopersmith, Flora Irving, Andrew Cheng, Verdiana Patacchini, Matt Vahidi. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

From left: Harper Leahy, Helena Wu, Natalina Lopez, JR Reed. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA — From left: Harper Leahy, Helena Wu, Natalina Lopez, JR Reed. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

From left: Vicki Morton, Mason Krause, Jack Lorge, Teddy Nass, Ethan Goldstein. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA — From left: Vicki Morton, Mason Krause, Jack Lorge, Teddy Nass, Ethan Goldstein. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

Each guest brought home a bag of Chefanie's favorite things: truffle oil from Urbani, gingerbread chocolates from Chuao, Green Hot Cinnamon tea from Harney & Sons, Jacques Pepin spatulas from Sur La Table, cocktail napkins by Baron von Fancy from the Prospect NY, and little bottles of Hottie Tottie.

Stephanie Nass aka Chefanie, wearing ASOS. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA — Stephanie Nass aka Chefanie, wearing ASOS. Photo credit: Noa Griffel for BFA

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American Folk Art Museum Tour & Cake

December 4, 2016 Alex Bass

The American Folk Art Museum and Young Folk hosted Victory Club in their galleries earlier this month.

Guests enjoyed a private tour and treats provided by Chefanie.

Chefanie and guests shared the beautiful tablescape and their delicious cake in Instagram.

Young Folk, a group of young supporters promoting the museum, joined us for the evening.

Chefanie gave guests a preview of her Tartan #ChefanieSheet decorating her famous Piecaken.

Thank you to the American Folk Art Museum and Young Folk supporters for partnering with Victory Club.

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Victory Club developed out of a post-college need, when it became harder to engage with the arts and meet people through that engagement.

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The name, "Folded Victory," was inspired by an Elizabeth Bishop poem and alludes to a passion for finding beauty in everyday things. Bishop talks about "folded sunsets": sunsets that look like they're folding as they sink into the West but also flat images of the most regular thing. Folded victories are excellent things, captured and shared. Victory Club brings people together to celebrate those victories. We hope you'll get in the mix!