The Mandarin Oriental Holiday Soiree: Ho Ho Haute!

The always luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel held it's annual holiday soiree on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 in the hotel's MObar. The party took place on the night before I headed to Texas for the holidays. I can't think of a better place or event to close out my amazing first year in NYC. The theme of the night was imbibe and be merry and that is exactly what guests did as they noshed on the Mandarin Oriental's amazing food and sipped on delicious holiday themed cocktails.


Above: Guest sipped on yummy holiday themed cocktails like Santa's Nightcaps and Madam Peppercorns (my favorite)! Check back soon for the recipes on OJ&B soon.

The Mandarin Oriental's Mobar is the perfect setting for an intimate party. Guest can feel cozy without feeling crowded and the room makes it easy to mix and mingle. Let's take a look at some of the fabulous people who stopped by to spread some holiday cheer.


Above: From L to R- Sabrina Chapman PR's Sabrina Chapman and Lucky Magazine's Maura Lynch and Rachel Siegel.


Above: Designer Vivienne Tam who also has a gorgeous fan that she designed for the Mandarin Oriental on permanent display in the hotel's lobby.


Above: From L to R- The Mandarin Oriental's Tammy Peters with Model Carmen Dell'Orefice and guest.


Above: From L to R- Mac Joseph, Kristen Rubel and guest.


Above: From L to R- OJ&B's Jonathan Valdez with the Mandarin Oriental's Jessica Seasholtz and Chad Belisario.


Above: Ralph Lauren's Ben Eskridge with Ralph Laruen model Oriole Elcacho. Loving that Ralph Lauren Rugby blazer!

I had a wonderful time at the Mandarin Oriental's (or as I like to call it the Mandy) annual holiday soiree. You never know who you will see or bump into each time you visit the Mandarin Oriental. Combine that with the view of Central Park and the city, along with delicious food and cocktails and you have one of the most magical places in New York City!

Above: A view of the MObar as people mix, mingle, tingle and jingle at the Mandarin Oriental's Annual Holiday Soiree.

*Photo Credit: All photos that do not have the OJ&B logo are courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental and were taken by photographer Zach Hyman.