Twin Restaurateurs' Birthday Block Party in Nolita Butcher Shop

Key facts

• Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano are twin sisters and co-founders of Raf's and The Musket Room in Manhattan.
• Their birthday party was held at Albanese, a 103-year-old butcher shop in Nolita.
• The venue was offered by a friend named Jennifer, who inherited it from her grandfather.
• The menu included meatballs by Jennifer, antipasti by their mother, tiramisù from Raf's, lamb arrosticini from Leon's, beurre de poulet from The Musket Room, and caponata from Casetta.
• Drinks included a friend's favorite Chianti, Diet Cherry Cola, 'Kid Champagne', and spirits from Return Brewing, Body Vodka, Doladira, Casa Dragones, and Ghia.
• The party spilled onto the sidewalk, where they grilled in silk and served lamb skewers on Italian ceramic.
• The color palette was inspired by the food: reds, yellows, and greens.
• The sisters wore white pajamas, a silk Aflalo slip, and a Rick Owens gown.
• Tableware included Emporio Sirenuse, Christofle, and Guy Degrenne items.
• The event was featured in Vogue's 'Aperitivo Hour' series on summer entertaining.