After a healthy article in the New York Observer last week, veteran members, new members, and prospective members gathered to celebrate the Howard Chandler Christy murals at The Leopard at des Artistes this Sunday.
Victory Club founder Stephanie Nass and Victory Club member Clare McLaughlin toasting with rosé
Member Clare McLaughlin engaged the group with a talk on the murals surrounding the tables. Clare earned her Masters in Art History from The Courtauld Institute in London and now works at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. She is passionate about her work for Arts in the Armed Forces and volunteers every chance she gets. Clare spoke on Christy's oeuvre with great poise and humor.
Howard Chandler Christy murals. Photocredit: The Leopard at des Artistes
After the speech, Clare walked the group through the restaurant's other rooms, leaving us to admire the luncheon's Italian delicacies.
Straciatella Soup, Gnudi atop Sautéed Spinach, and Green Salad while Members toured the restaurant's Howard Chandler Christy murals
Swedish rosé house, Bodvár of Sweden, provided the rosé, which was the perfect accompaniment to the afternoon's summery fare.
"Victory Club loves Bodvár of Sweden"
Stephanie Nass and brother Teddy Nass love Bodvár of Sweden
The menu featured Italian specialties.
Members reveling in each other's company and the murals' beauty