Vanessa Gordon Held Intimate Luncheon At LDV At The Maidstone Hotel

East End Taste’s Vanessa Gordon hosted a luncheon at the Maidstone Hotel to celebrate a partnership between LDV Hospitality and East End Taste. 

Guests were treated to signature cocktails crafted with Whispering Angel rosé, Great Jones Distillery bourbon, and LALO Spirits tequila. Giacomo Ellena, director of bars for LDV Hospitality, crafted the cocktail menu.

The luncheon menu, developed by The Maidstone Hotel, featured summer favorites such as the Yellowtail crude, grilled peaches, cacio e pepe cappellacci, and branzino. Chef Jorge Espinoza executed the dishes.

As part of the tablescape, guests were gifted hand-selected jewelry pieces by Sara Shala Design and custom candles by TAJA Collection.

Floral Spell helmed the florals and overall event decor, while Adriana Castro set the table with her signature dinnerware pieces. Adriana Castro also curated an interactive experience where guests could design their own custom rattan fans. Decco By Party Up supplied the lounge setup, as well as a loveseat and rug nestled within the hedges.

Inside each gift bag were products from brands including Ghurka, LWA Luxury Hampton, Motif Made, Dylan’s Candy Bar, Alexis Isabel, Daniel Corpuz Chocolatier, Montaraz, and Quantum Yachts. Additional parting gifts included biscotti, ground coffee from North Fork-based Aldo’s Coffee Company, and signature custom cookies from Long Island-based bakery Cookie Kneads.

Linsey Davis, Matin Maulawizada, Kizzy Knight, Adriana Castro, Sara Shala, Kim Rosario, Alexander Mason Hankin, Jessica Mackin, Annabelle DeGrazio, Devanshi Garg Sareen, and Elizabeth Kurpis were among the attendees.