Filed under: Celebrities, Socialiting, Parties, BHDC, Michael Musto, Tammy Haddad
The Scooter Libby verdict. Who cares?
John McCain is crazy. So what!
The White House exploded? Meh.
When Michael Musto comes to town, as he did last night for a very special celebration of the publication of his new book “La Dolce Musto,” silly ole Washington politics just don’t seem to matter as much anymore.
All around, it was a delightfully surly evening, but if you weren’t there, there’s absolutely no way you’ll be able to comprehend it. Still, here’s a run-down, if you dare to try:
The man was a delicious delight: Our guest of honor, Michael Musto, appeared resplendent in a black and white striped couture suit. He told sly jokes all evening that went way over the heads of many of the gay bois who seemed to flock to him as if he were candy on a penis. At one point, he pressed a piece of paper into the palm of this editor’s hand, which read, “Douche alert.” And he didn’t mean me!
The crowd was energetically eclectic. Special guests included Tammy Haddad, otherwise known as “the brain” of MSNBC — she needs a show now, Dan Abrams; gossip queen Karen Feld, who appeared frequently on the Joan Rivers Show with Michael; Campari Feld, writer; Pamela Brown; National Journal’s famed Murray Waas; Kevin Naff, star editor of the Washington Blade; Kate Michael, the lovely Miss Washington, DC; Kate Gibbs, editorial empress of Capitol File; Marty Beckerman, author of “Generation SLUT”; Chris Mooney, author of “The Republican War on Science”; Emil Steiner, author of “Drunk Driving”; Bobby Boswell, DC United soccer pro; Wonkette’s Nick Mueller & Liz Gorman (love her); Charles Williamson, otherwise known as the guy who tried to take down Tucker Carlson; Qorvis genius David Bass; Sonja Torkelson, sexy editor of clubchair.com; Jeremy Bronson; several Hardball producers; writers from WaPo, Wonkette, U.S. News, SEED, DC Modern Luxury, Brightest Young Things, the Associated Press, blogs; a couple of hawt drag queens.
The venue was casually chic. There is no doubt: Nage is the new place to see and be seen. The atmosphere is perfect for a variety of tastes, and their American/French cuisine is unbelievable. Chef Kevin Reading and owner Joshua Grapski are to be commended. Plus, they tell great stories about Gary Sinise.
The drinks were amazingly awesome. P.I.N.K. Vodka and Budweiser Select rocked the house last night, thanks to the awesome Keri Ann Meslar and RedPeg Marketing. No, P.I.N.K. vodka is not pink, it’s clear like all vodkas, but it’s infused with caffeine and guarana. It has no taste. It should be Washington’s new alcoholic beverage of choice. Michael loves it, too, and he doesn’t even drink!
The co-hosts were witty and gay. I cannot thank them enough. The magnificent Katherine Kennedy, founder of the ultra-fab Peruse.com, is Washington’s new it girl. Three guys asked me for her number last night, but, alas, she’s spoken for, fellas; plus, she’s way too smart for you. Jeff Gannon, meanwhile, grows less controversial every time I see him. His book is now completely written, he shared, and he’s shopping it to publishers. Victoria Michael, PR guru extraordinaire, made life at the BHDC headquarters much less complicated over the last few weeks. For that, I love her (but not as much as her new beau). Scandalous.
The gossip was gay and witty. Oh, kids, we’ve got some goodies coming soon. You’ll have to wait and see.
The reviews. Wonkette, our competitor, raves about the bash, but, oddly, spends more time talking about Big Head Rob than Michael in their post today. For the record, everyone at Big Head DC thinks that intern Nick Mueller has classic good looks; Brightest Young Things offers a super round-up; DCist does what it does; Freelance Genius had fun. Pamela Sorensen’s punch was spiked!; Chris Mooney got “caught in the act.”
The surprise appearance. Suzanne Somers (via Musto’s reading from her book of poems, “Touch Me”
The letdown: Only 2 drag queens. (Three if you count Nick Mueller.)
The pics: More coming soon.
“appeared resplendent in a black and white striped couture suit”
Really? That suit is fucking awful. That’s not couture; it’s crap.
Rob, this was one of the best parties thrown in the District since the disco era. Kudos. My only question: What’s next?
What’s next is a Kandi Kane pole dance where I pop oranges out of my coochie!! My coochie, by the way, STILL itches (Day 8)!! Ask Musto what he does when HIS coochie itches for so long!!! LOL!
Well, Blessed Be! I was trying to type an eight as in my pussy has been itching for eight days and I got a smiley man with dollar-store sunglasses!!! I guess you guys pretty much know how long my coochie has been itching anyway!!! LOL!
He was the queen of our city for just one night. And I missed it.
*muah* come back soon, Michael Musto!
Is Campari’s last name Feld? Great party Rob!
Ideally, MM could put together a book of his columns once a year, so we’d at least get him on tour here regularly.
Wait. Was I at a gay party?
Was Princess Sparkle Pony there?
SC: The suit was Fashion Week-tastic!
LI: The suspense is killing me even.
HM: Were you on the list?
EDD: It was good, wasn’t it?
MB: What do you think that guy meant when he asked if you wanted some meat on a stick?
AM: Not sure.
Wait, Nage isn’t new at all. They have been open for at least 6 months, and are pretty much empty all the time. Maybe they get by on hotel guests? Glad to hear the food was good though, most reports (TS and on line) feel that it’s unremarkable… may have to check it out now.
Tom should take another peek.
Where is the TS review of Nage? I have never seen one.
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