Last night was special. I was invited to the official rollout of the new Rolls Royce Ghost at Club Play. Wow! What a vehicle! They had a few cars parked outside the club, as well as a Rolls Royce Phantom! These are gorgeous automobiles. The Rolls Royce brand has been around since 1904. It is a name synonymous with luxury, elegance and sumptuous living. And it was certainly visible last night.
I spent a few minutes with Sabine Brown, spokeswoman for Rolls Royce, about the brand. Did you know that every car is custom made, according to the buyer’s specs? If you ordered one today, it would take 2-3 months before it was delivered to you. The cars are manufactured in Great Britain, completely without an assembly line. In fact, the car is pushed from one area to another, while in the building phase. However, there is one phase of the process that is automated–the painting. But even the painting isn’t entirely automated, as there is a total of 5 hours of hand polishing between coats, to give the high gloss finish. And since I know that you’re wondering how much the new Ghost will retail for–it starts at $250,000, before customization. I best start saving my change, huh?
And, if this wasn’t celebration enough, it was also the Grand Re-Opening of Club Play. The club just finished up a multi-million dollar renovation that includes a state of the art video wall. Their very FAB Marketing Director, Lia Ames, played hostess and it was her that got me to taste one of the many delicious dishes that were served. Can I just tell you that there was a Pear & Ricotta Pasta dish that was out of this world. I actually embarassed myself with the number of times that I returned for it. Finally, I resorted to asking friends to go get it for me. This dish was SO amazing that I pestered my foodie friends on Twitter. I have got to get more of that pasta.
Also, Worth Magazine honored Aaron Parthemer last night. Aaron is one of the top financial planners in the country, as per Barron’s Magazine, with over $260 million dollars under his management. There are more than 40 professional athletes on his roster of clients.
And lest I forget, my friend Shannon St Clair, jeweler to the stars, was there showing off her collection. Everytime that I see her, she has new designs that always amaze me.  Miami Heat star Udonis Haslem was seen wearing a bracelet from her Gameday Collection. Other celebs in attendance included celebrity stylist, Leon Frager.
Fun times!
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