6/2/08

Insider: Kristian Laliberte


Maria Paz Gaviria & Kristian Laliberte

name: Kristian Laliberte

occupation: Partner in Unruly Heir, Principal in Heir Apparent (PR & Marketing firm), a writer and a stylist

hometown: Nahant, Massachusetts
homebase: Manhattan

what are 3 ingredients to a successful night out in manhattan? Friends, alcohol and a great BJ.
(not that LRB is a family blog, but let's allow our imaginations run on the last choice, although Kristian is absolutely right) 

how often in a week do you go out? and is it mostly business or pleasure? 
Five. And it's both. I go out for work and charity events around 3 times and try to go home at midnight. Then, I'll have one night that I don't set a time limit. I rarely go out on Saturdays unless I have a birthday event or I'm on vacation.  I tend to read a lot on the weekends. 

favorite brunch, dinner and late nightcap spots: Extra Virgin or Jane for brunch. Dinner has to be Bar Blanc, St. Ambroeus and Chinatown Brasserie. And late nights at Beatrice Inn, Rose, 100 Lafayette and the Ritz with some hot friends. 

what's your poison? Belvedere on the rocks with splash of oj and splash of cran. 

describe the most lavish event you've attended so far this year? I love the Frick Ball. No matter how hard party planners try, no one can recreate the ambience of the Frick. 

what was the last party you attended and what did you wear?
Umm, I think it was for Style.com last Wednesday and I wore Unruly Heir and Hickey, cool shorts and Stubbs of course. 

is it best to fly solo or come equipped with a dance partner? I always bring along a good friend. 

what's the hottest spot below 14th Street right now? Maybe 100 Lafayette, but I normally stick to the places I am comfortable with. 

best day spot in the city where you can just go to get some downtime? 
McNally Robinson bookstore in Nolita, it's just 5 minutes away from my office. It's got the dopest cafe, best books and great people watching. 

3 songs that really sets the mood for a good night out:
Jane Fonda by Mickey Avalon, Everything Is Everything by Phoenix and Gimme More by Britney Spears

your favorite movie and/or book that's so new york? 
Movie - Auntie Mame and book, Butterfield 8