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Time Out
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Kendall Jenner's tequila brand is hosting a West Village bar crawl for the Solstice
We did it! Tomorrow is summer solstice, the longest day of the year. To celebrate our extra hours, sun-loving New Yorkers can soak up sizzling rays on Manhattan's new beach, party like a Swede, or (perhaps most enticing) sip the best margaritas in NYC. If Kendal Jenner has her way, all the West Village girlies and their besties will flock to her tequila-fueled bar crawl across Lower Manhattan. Beginning Friday, June 20, the notorious star's liquor brand 818 Tequila will host a 'Sip Into Summer' series all weekend long, featuring notable watering holes like historic White Horse Tavern and full glam Sweet Linda, among others mapped below. Slip out of the office early to toast the official start of summer with tequila cocktails like spicy watermelon margaritas and tequila mules — maybe encourage your coworkers to cut loose, too. Even St. Tropez Wine Bar, the Provençal grape destination, created a custom cocktail called Spicy Solstice to set your summer nights ablaze. Of course, event organizers hope you hop across lower Manhattan to taste every agave concoction, but you could always park it at your favorite spot to take full advantage of happy hour drink specials. Downtown at Blue Haven South, the 818 Daisy (tequila, citrus, liqueur) is only $12, while White Horse Tavern will be slinging refreshing cucumber margaritas for $17. Most other drinks on the boozy path ring up between $19 and $22. Check out the full list of participating bars: West Village Arthur & Sons (38 Eighth Ave) White Horse Tavern (567 Hudson St) Lume (259 W 4th St) St. Tropez Wine Bar (304 W4th St) Nolita Beyond the Pale (53 Spring St) East Village Sweet Linda (9 Second Ave) FiDi Blue Haven South (121 Fulton St) Lower East Side Bar Belly (14 Orchard St) Pardon Me (162 Orchard St)
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kendall Jenner Keeps Cool in a Black Bikini During Desert Getaway: See the Pics!
Kendall Jenner knows how to heat up her Instagram feed The supermodel shared bikini photos from her desert getaway on June 11 "strawberry moon," she captioned the upload, which also included her breathtaking viewsThe heat from Kendall Jenner's desert getaway is no match for the supermodel's steamy bikini snaps! The Kardashians star, 29, shared photos from her vacation in an Instagram carousel posted Wednesday, June 11. Kicking off the collection of pics, she shared a photo of herself in a black bikini and straw hat, while lounging on what appears to be a white bed. In addition to the views of the land, Jenner also shared a snap of her backside. She sat facing a body of water while the intricate design of her bikini was on display. Jenner captured a selfie of herself smiling from ear to ear while she looked directly into the camera, and rounded out the post with a clip of her riding in the backseat of a vehicle, hair blowing in the wind, while she admired the views of the desert. 'strawberry moon,' she captioned the upload, presumably referencing the clip of Earth's natural satellite that she shared. The 818 Tequila founder has been enjoying getaways of all sorts lately. Last month, her sister Kylie Jenner shared a glimpse into her vacation with her eldest child, Stormi, and the supermodel. At the time, the Kylie Cosmetics CEO, 27, shared an Instagram carousel, featuring a photo of Kendall with her arms in the air while smiling. She wore a red bikini top and white towel that was wrapped around her waist. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Then, on May 13, Kylie shared a video of Kendall missing a piece of her front tooth. The two were headed to a New York Knicks game in N.Y.C. 'Did my nail just come off? Or was it my tooth?' Kendall inquired while giggling in the video. Kylie then showed a zoomed-in shot of her sister's tooth. 'B----, you are not going to the Knicks game today,' she replied. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
After years of flying high, celebrity tequila braces for impact
It's tough out there to be a tequila maker — not even Kendall Jenner is immune from the industry's challenges. 818 Tequila, the four-year-old brand owned by Jenner, has slowed down hiring and dialed back spending on some of its marketing efforts, a troubling sign for the industry that has experienced seemingly stratospheric growth and garnered celebrity attention for the past several years. 'We've observed a pull-back on discretionary spending and an increase in what we view as more deliberate purchases,' Mike Novy, CEO of 818 Tequila, told CNN, adding that the company is focusing on its core lineup of tequilas to give customers the 'best possible price.' This year is turning into quite a headache not only for 818 Tequila, but for the whole industry. Tequila sits at a 'critical juncture,' according to a recent report from OhBev, an alcohol marketing agency, with 'signs of market normalization' following a decade of extraordinary gains. Consumers already aren't spending as much on tequila compared to the height of Covid-19 when people stocked up their at-home bar setups, which has prompted a wave of layoffs. Plus years of excessive demand have sparked an oversupply of agave — the main ingredient in tequila — causing prices to sharply decline as inventory goes unsold, damaging profits for farmers. Now there's the threat of tariffs of 25%, as the spirit is produced exclusively in Mexico. Tequila currently falls under the free trade agreement President Donald Trump signed with Mexico and Canada, which is set to expire next year. For now, that trade deal has allowed goods from America's neighbors that comply to come in duty-free, but that could always change. Consumers are being more discerning of their purchases, with the industry 'seeing a reversion to pre-pandemic levels of business and growth,' according to Andrew Chrisomalis, co-founder and chairman of Pantalones, the two-year-old tequila brand created by Camila and Matthew McConaughey. He said that tequila drinkers are not spending as much on the super premium category (i.e., the $150 bottle of Clase Azule that's a favorite of celebrities and Real Housewives, alike) with purchases being 'less kind of flash, less sort of showy' as drinkers look for high-quality tequila at an affordable price. That benefits Pantalones, he said, which costs $45 for a 750 ml bottle of Blanco. 'Given the uncertain economic environment, people are being more cautious… you sort of feel that in everything and in every way of life, including ours,' he said. 'Discernment would be the key word and if you have that differentiated product, you should feel pretty good about yourself.' But there's some relief on the tariff front – at least for now. 'We have not seen any changes or differences this year at all from a tariff perspective, which has been a blessing, frankly,' he said, but confessed that it's operating in an environment that has a 'little bit of uncertainty, no question.' That uncertainty has prompted Pantalones, 818 Tequila and other companies to stockpile their supply in the United States, which is tequila's biggest consumer, accounting for 80% of imports. Tequila exports from Mexico jumped 30% in January of this year compared to the same month a year ago, data from Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council shows. With sales in the United States possibly nearing its peak amid an uncertain trade environment, Pantalones is eyeing the United Kingdom for further expansion. The brand has recently inked a distribution deal with supermarket chain Tesco, bringing its reach to about 2,500 stores across the country, in addition to being sold in a slew of restaurants and hotels. Tequila is in its infancy in the country, which means there's an 'education curve' for consumers, Chrisomalis said. The brand is holding tastings to introduce customers to its three varieties plus tapping into McConaughey's star power for promotion. The McConaughey's 'lend themselves an opportunity with a large audience to help do that. It'd be very difficult for me to do that without them, but with them, it's just a much easier task,' he admits.
CNN
18-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
After years of flying high, celebrity tequila braces for impact
New York CNN — It's tough out there to be a tequila maker — not even Kendall Jenner is immune from the industry's challenges. 818 Tequila, the four-year-old brand owned by Jenner, has slowed down hiring and dialed back spending on some of its marketing efforts, a troubling sign for the industry that has experienced seemingly stratospheric growth and garnered celebrity attention for the past several years. 'We've observed a pull-back on discretionary spending and an increase in what we view as more deliberate purchases,' Mike Novy, CEO of 818 Tequila, told CNN, adding that the company is focusing on its core lineup of tequilas to give customers the 'best possible price.' This year is turning into quite a headache not only for 818 Tequila, but for the whole industry. Tequila sits at a 'critical juncture,' according to a recent report from OhBev, an alcohol marketing agency, with 'signs of market normalization' following a decade of extraordinary gains. Consumers already aren't spending as much on tequila compared to the height of Covid-19 when people stocked up their at-home bar setups, which has prompted a wave of layoffs. Plus years of excessive demand have sparked an oversupply of agave — the main ingredient in tequila — causing prices to sharply decline as inventory goes unsold, damaging profits for farmers. Now there's the threat of tariffs of 25%, as the spirit is produced exclusively in Mexico. Tequila currently falls under the free trade agreement President Donald Trump signed with Mexico and Canada, which is set to expire next year. For now, that trade deal has allowed goods from America's neighbors that comply to come in duty-free, but that could always change. Consumers are being more discerning of their purchases, with the industry 'seeing a reversion to pre-pandemic levels of business and growth,' according to Andrew Chrisomalis, co - founder and chairman of Pantalones, the two-year-old tequila brand created by Camila and Matthew McConaughey. He said that tequila drinkers are not spending as much on the super premium category (i.e., the $150 bottle of Clase Azule that's a favorite of celebrities and Real Housewives, alike) with purchases being 'less kind of flash, less sort of showy' as drinkers look for high-quality tequila at an affordable price. That benefits Pantalones, he said, which costs $45 for a 750 ml bottle of Blanco. 'Given the uncertain economic environment, people are being more cautious… you sort of feel that in everything and in every way of life, including ours,' he said. 'Discernment would be the key word and if you have that differentiated product, you should feel pretty good about yourself.' But there's some relief on the tariff front – at least for now. 'We have not seen any changes or differences this year at all from a tariff perspective, which has been a blessing, frankly,' he said, but confessed that it's operating in an environment that has a 'little bit of uncertainty, no question.' That uncertainty has prompted Pantalones, 818 Tequila and other companies to stockpile their supply in the United States, which is tequila's biggest consumer, accounting for 80% of imports. Tequila exports from Mexico jumped 30% in January of this year compared to the same month a year ago, data from Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council shows. With sales in the United States possibly nearing its peak amid an uncertain trade environment, Pantalones is eyeing the United Kingdom for further expansion. The brand has recently inked a distribution deal with supermarket chain Tesco, bringing its reach to about 2,500 stores across the country, in addition to being sold in a slew of restaurants and hotels. Tequila is in its infancy in the country, which means there's an 'education curve' for consumers, Chrisomalis said. The brand is holding tastings to introduce customers to its three varieties plus tapping into McConaughey's star power for promotion. The McConaughey's 'lend themselves an opportunity with a large audience to help do that. It'd be very difficult for me to do that without them, but with them, it's just a much easier task,' he admits.
CNN
18-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
After years of flying high, tequila braces for impact
It's tough out there to be a tequila maker — not even Kendall Jenner is immune from the industry's challenges. 818 Tequila, the four-year-old brand owned by Jenner, has slowed down hiring and dialed back spending on some of its marketing efforts, a troubling sign for the industry that has experienced seemingly stratospheric growth and garnered celebrity attention for the past several years. 'We've observed a pull-back on discretionary spending and an increase in what we view as more deliberate purchases,' Mike Novy, CEO of 818 Tequila, told CNN, adding that the company is focusing on its core lineup of tequilas to give customers the 'best possible price.' This year is turning into quite a headache not only for 818 Tequila, but for the whole industry. Tequila sits at a 'critical juncture,' according to a recent report from OhBev, an alcohol marketing agency, with 'signs of market normalization' following a decade of extraordinary gains. Consumers already aren't spending as much on tequila compared to the height of Covid-19 when people stocked up their at-home bar setups, which has prompted a wave of layoffs. Plus years of excessive demand have sparked an oversupply of agave — the main ingredient in tequila — causing prices to sharply decline as inventory goes unsold, damaging profits for farmers. Now there's the threat of tariffs of 25%, as the spirit is produced exclusively in Mexico. Tequila currently falls under the free trade agreement President Donald Trump signed with Mexico and Canada, which is set to expire next year. For now, that trade deal has allowed goods from America's neighbors that comply to come in duty-free, but that could always change. Consumers are being more discerning of their purchases, with the industry 'seeing a reversion to pre-pandemic levels of business and growth,' according to Andrew Chrisomalis, co-founder and chairman of Pantalones, the two-year-old tequila brand created by Camila and Matthew McConaughey. He said that tequila drinkers are not spending as much on the super premium category (i.e., the $150 bottle of Clase Azule that's a favorite of celebrities and Real Housewives, alike) with purchases being 'less kind of flash, less sort of showy' as drinkers look for high-quality tequila at an affordable price. That benefits Pantalones, he said, which costs $45 for a 750 ml bottle of Blanco. 'Given the uncertain economic environment, people are being more cautious… you sort of feel that in everything and in every way of life, including ours,' he said. 'Discernment would be the key word and if you have that differentiated product, you should feel pretty good about yourself.' But there's some relief on the tariff front – at least for now. 'We have not seen any changes or differences this year at all from a tariff perspective, which has been a blessing, frankly,' he said, but confessed that it's operating in an environment that has a 'little bit of uncertainty, no question.' That uncertainty has prompted Pantalones, 818 Tequila and other companies to stockpile their supply in the United States, which is tequila's biggest consumer, accounting for 80% of imports. Tequila exports from Mexico jumped 30% in January of this year compared to the same month a year ago, data from Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council shows. With sales in the United States possibly nearing its peak amid an uncertain trade environment, Pantalones is eyeing the United Kingdom for further expansion. The brand has recently inked a distribution deal with supermarket chain Tesco, bringing its reach to about 2,500 stores across the country, in addition to being sold in a slew of restaurants and hotels. Tequila is in its infancy in the country, which means there's an 'education curve' for consumers, Chrisomalis said. The brand is holding tastings to introduce customers to its three varieties plus tapping into McConaughey's star power for promotion. The McConaughey's 'lend themselves an opportunity with a large audience to help do that. It'd be very difficult for me to do that without them, but with them, it's just a much easier task,' he admits.
