In the Pink: The Road to Roslyn with Clerestory and Sub-Zero

In June, the NKBA Manhattan-NYC Chapter ventured out east, via luxury bus provided by Clerestory, for an evening celebration at the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove showroom in Roslyn, Long Island. Attendees enjoyed a ride & learn trip aboard the bus before enjoying dinner, drinks, and a showroom scavenger hunt to celebrate summer, surrounded by the latest kitchen designs from sponsoring brands. Bianca Olsson, pictured above, the Trade Representative for Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove showroom, gave a warm welcome and spoke about some of the changes coming to their NYC showroom, currently under renovation. Read on to hear from Chapter members who attended:

IN THE PINK: THE ROAD TO ROSLYN...Step aside, Barbie. For one day, the color pink was appropriated by the NKBA for a festive visit to Sub-Zero’s new showroom in Roslyn, Long Island. The trip was sponsored by Clerestory, the developer of a new software program that aids designers in preparing proposals, and Clerestory’s brand color is bright pink. We were engulfed in pink: margaritas, pink inflatable flamingo drink holders, faux-floral leis, lollipops, even the clothing worn by several members. (Word on the street is that Clerestory created a very user-friendly and helpful program. Check it out!) Despite the one-and-a-half-hour journey, the atmosphere on the bus was cheerful, as members networked, exchanged ideas, caught up with old acquaintances, and made new friends. Designers, suppliers, manufacturers, and even the Aurora Circ rep (reincarnation of Renovation Angel, the pre-owned luxury kitchen resale company) were on board. At the showroom, several new products were on display, such as a powder-coated black stove where the black is permanent, unlike the easily-scratched black stainless of a few years ago. A double fridge featured custom photo-montage door panels. The classic red Wolf knobs have been joined by grey and brass knobs, in addition to the existing black and stainless versions. A new all-induction stove has been added to the line. And if you’ve ever been to a Sub-Zero event, you know we were treated to a most delicious buffet! In short, a most convivial time was had by all. --Beth Forer, Forer Designs

The bus trip to the Roslyn Sub-Zero showroom was a surprise and delight!! Technical issues on the bus didn't stop Scott Trainor, founder of Clerestory, from showing kitchen and bath designers how his innovative program can create proposals in a few hours. His motto is ’WORK LESS, LIVE MORE!’ Jenn, his associate, managed to bring out the margaritas, too. Truly a memorable excursion! Who knew that learning about an innovative and easy way to generate proposals could be fun!! --Michelle Slovak, Michelle Slovak Design

I was impressed with the induction cooktops on display in the Sub-Zero showroom. The two-level layout was really nice; it was great to see the wide variety of products by Sub-Zero, Cove, and Wolf. I had the opportunity to connect with the incredible designer Beth Forer at this event, and I am looking forward to working with her. --Joey Mortel, Richelieu

See snapshots below by Jeff Siegel, photographer, and the full album of photos Jeff provided on Facebook.

Esther Gabrielides, Manager of the Roslyn Showroom, on the right, and Diana Mosher, NKBA Membership Chair, greeted guests at the steps to the upper level.

Clue #5: Wok this way? By the smile on his face, looks like David Ramirez from Eggersmann, just found a winning chip! The Summer Scavenger Hunt was a great way to explore all the appliances throughout the showroom, and added a little competitive spirit too!

Part of the NKBA Newsletter team, Maureen Klein and Joan Greenhut, investigate the features of Sub-Zero’s dual refrigeration technology, offering so many options to store the A-Z garden harvest, shown on mk’s veggie inspired tote bag.

And the winners are… announced Scott Trainor, event co-sponsor from Clerestory, calling up the lucky folks who took home prizes. Did you happen to see the Innovation wall behind Scott? It’s a history buff's dream– to walk along the timeline from 1926 to the present.

Global market consultant Dondrill Glover and Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove’s Vincent Comoto Jr have a chuckle over clever scavenger hunt clue: #11: Give me all the dirty details…

Isabel Byrnes, Byrnes Design Studio, needed help to carry out her win! Luckily, Dmitriy Trinnel of Sleep by Ernest Hemingway, was happy to assist.

Part of the showroom timeline wall, great memories of grandma’s or maybe great grandma’s kitchens.

From near and far they came, designers Keith Baltimore from a close by Port, and Joan Ravasy from NJ. Joan, the NKBA event chair, orchestrated another sold-out event.