NEW YORK-OCTOBER 10: TRACY STERN of SALON TEA Hosts Tea Seduction as part of Food Network's New York City Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at The Library at Soho House, New York 29-35 9th Avenue, Meatpacking District, New York City, NY. New York City Wine & Food Festival guests joined host Tracy Stern in the Library at the Soho House for an aphrodisiac afternoon tea served with all the foods that stimulate the senses and arouse the appetite. Guests sampled from a traditional three-course menu of scones, tea sandwiches and petit pastries accompanied by Tracy’s signature “Lover Tea” and a tea infused sherry cocktail. Guests were also treated to a performance by Grace Gotham--Lady of Vintage Burlesque. Each guest received a special SALONTEA gift item as well as a copy of Tracy Stern's Ten tips for a successful teaparty and items to always have on hand for a tea party. Everyone went home with a recipe card for chocolate chai tea truffles. About: TRACY STERN is the face of tea and an author who's books are published by Random House. Through her successful global company SALON TEA, Stern sells gourmet, hand-rolled teas and beauty products made with tea in boutiques and specialty stores around the world as well as on her website, http://www.tracystern.com. Stern and her tea products have been featured in many media outlets, including NBC, ABC, TLC, Food Network, Elle Decor, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and O, the Oprah Magazine. In addition, she is known for hosting tea parties with celebrity guests for such events as magazine-sponsored parties, prominent social club meetings, and Martha Stewart Living radio. Tracy lives in New York City. NY Store: TRACY STERN SALONTEA is located on the upper east side of Manhattan at 501 E. 75th Street (btwn York + River), New York, NY 10021 PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****