Disoriented, just up from the subway a few blocks away, this guest did a doubletake when she turned north and saw the colorful guideposts leading right to the bright lights of PORCELANOSA. Meanwhile John Russo of SKG, Signature Kitchens Suites, bearing gifts, makes a grand entrance down the red carpet. Photo a, Maureen Klein; photo b and c Jeff Siegel Photography.

Once inside, guests were greeted by a shimmering quartet, L-R Tony Monteleone, 25th Anniversary Chair, Toni Sabatino and Julie Shuster, past chapter presidents and Hafela America chapter sponsor, John Risch. Two more VIP’s: Bianca Olsson, Sub Zero Sponsor and host-extraordinaire and sponsor, Gerry Rothbart of Porcelanosa, that provided the magnificent venue. Jeff Siegel Photography.

And thanks to all of our sponsors over the past 25 years, many who are represented here: AJ Madison, Aspire Magazine, Cambria,.Clerestory, Cosentino, Crestron, Dacor, Fisher & Paykel, Franz Viegener, Free Power, Gurri, Hafele America, Hastings, Jennair, KecNYC Kohler Experience Center, Lutron, Miele, Monogram, Native Trails, Palazzani Home, Porcelanosa, Richelieu, Runtal Radiators, Savant, Signature Kitchen Suite, Sharp, Wolf•Sub Zero•Cove, TD Technology Designer, Thermador, True Residential, Unique Appliances and Vadara. Jeff Siegel Photography.

Now wouldn’t you like to be a fly on the wall?. Such great conversations going on here. A dynamic duo, here board member Joan Ravasy presents a past president plaque to Kent Brasloff. Both worked diligently on the 25th planning committee. Jeff Siegel Photography.

When this man speaks everyone listens. Charlé-John Cafiero, current president, gives a state of the chapter- 25 years strong and counting! Jeff Siegel Photography.

(Left) Suzie Wheeler of Hans Krug fashioned her own crown with artist Danielle M. Chery and past chapter president, architect Mark Rosenhaus smile their approval. Jeff Siegel Photography.

(Right) Three tech gurus– Eric Schwartz of Technology Designer, Todd MacGregor and Peter Weedfald both of Sharp Electronics Corp, ponder–  Could that be one of those NJ drones up there? Jeff Siegel Photography.

Guests gather and feast on a delicious buffet of traditional holiday fare along with Kosher and vegan selections and many of the famous Italian treats that Iavarone Brothers caterers are known for. Jeff Siegel Photography.

(Left) Who better to give “glowing” reviews to the 25th Anniversary signature cocktail than John Russo and Donelli Perone both of Signature Kitchen Suite as they show their appreciation to Lutron for underwriting the evening's “enlightened” beverage selections. Jeff Siegel Photography.

(Right) NKBA Board member Joan Ravesy was just one of the dancing queens who rocked the house that evening. To relive the moments click here to catch a snippet. Jeff Siegel Photography; video clip, Maureen Klein.

Board members L-R Jeannine Price, Jamie Keel, Joan Ravesy, Diana Mosher, and Toni Sabatino surprise birthday girl Barbara Haberman with a crown and song before cutting the Happy 25th NKBA Manhattan celebratory cake. Jeff Siegel Photography.

A quiet moment for the current and 12th chapter president, Charlé-John Cafiero to catch up with Heather Anquillare of Franz Vegener. Jeff Siegel Photography