
"Our Finest Hour" Gala 2017
Benzel-Busch was proud to be the presenting sponsor at Englewood Hospital's annual gala, "Our Finest Hour." The event, held on June 17 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, attracted more than 800 guests and raised $1.5 million for programs at the hospital. James Klein, MD and Thomas C. Senter, Esq. were recognized for their outstanding philanthropic efforts and both received the foundation's Touchstone Award. To top the night off, singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw treated t

Untouched Africa: Malawi and Zambia
For more than two decades, Kafunta Safaris has specialized in providing visitors to the region with extraordinary jungle adventures in Zambia. From the African bush to the crystal blue waters of Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls, Sub-Saharan Africa is a destination many dream of visiting but find intimating because of its geographical distance and perceived lack of comfort, safety and activities for younger family members. The reality is, it’s a big continent with plenty of offe

Perfecting the Ultimate Home Bar: Because Every Man Needs One
An in-home bar can be your mini personal getaway, providing escape, relaxation and, of course, a good time. Once a luxury, it is now considered de rigueur by many, a place for the owner and guests to gather and sip. But what makes for the ultimate home bar? In addition to quality spirits and liquors, you need top-of-the-line glassware and accessories to make your bar beautiful instead of merely functional. We’ve rounded up the latest and greatest to get you started. First thi

Women’s Rights and Information Center Celebrating Community Changemakers
On May 2, Benzel-Busch joined the Women's Rights and Information Center at Morton's The Steakhouse in Hackensack as a Golden Key Sponsor for the group's annual spring fundraising event. This year's theme was "Empowering Women to Empower Themselves" and was emceed by Nina Pineda of WABCTV. Women honored during the evening included Lauren Hersh, Maxine Frampton, Angelae Wilkerson, Lucy Feaster and Modiani Kitchens, while Susan Del Rio and Dawn Diaz were presented with the Phoeb

AMG Driving Academy at Lime Rock Park
As if owning a Mercedes-Benz AMG weren’t thrilling enough, every buyer of a new model is now being offered a complimentary day of driving at a racetrack with professional racecar drivers as guides. This offer is valid for one year from the date of delivery of your AMG and can be redeemed at one of four world-class racing facilities: Laguna Seca in California, Road Atlanta in Georgia, Circuit of the Americas in Texas and Lime Rock Park in nearby Connecticut. Despite the inhere

HudsonMOD's 5th Anniversary Benefiting Animal Aid USA
Benzel-Busch and more than 300 VIP guests celebrated HudsonMOD's 5th Anniversary at Maritime Parc in support of Animal Aid USA. Upon arrival, guests viewed various luxury vehicles provided by Benzel-Busch and Audi Meadowlands. Celebrity guests walked the red carpet, including Orange Is The New Black's Francesca Curran, Fox Business Network anchor Lauren Simonetti, actor Emrhys Cooper and Maya the Dox. Luxurious happenings included cocktails, a photobooth, VIP lounges by Mitch

In the Circle: Client Testimonials
Tell us about your favorite roadtrip taken in a Benzel-Busch automobile. Gio Savinovich It was a warm and dry August day with a high of 80 degrees. She was upset with me and roared when I said hello. I had been occupied with other things this summer. Her eyes lit up when I took her to get ready for our rendezvous. We cruised Route 9W in New Jersey together and admired the full green foliage, listened to our favorite '70s group Hall and Oates and enjoyed the smooth journey. We

Driving in the Real World
While sportscars and Autobahn-capable sedans and coupes may make our pulses quicken, they may not be ideal for driving in our NY metro world. We live in a four-season climate — sometimes we get all four in one day — so having a reliable, safe and capable vehicle is wisest, no matter what the weather gods throw at us. Plus, we have shopping to do and kids to take to camp and after school sporting activities. Of course, we take our families on long weekend vacations too — lugga

Audi Premiere Event: Spiderman Homecoming
This summer, Audi Meadowlands hosted a private 3D advanced screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Spiderman: Homecoming at Kerasotes Showplace 14 in Secaucus. Guests joined in on the superhero fun and received a snack, beverage and movie poster along with their movie tickets. Besides seeing one of the summer's hottest films, guests viewed the new Audi R8 Spyder and the new S5 Sportback parked outside the theater. Next Article #AudiMeadowlands #KerasotesShowplace #Secaucus

Where Recipes Aren't Secret
The New Jersey/New York metro area attracts some of the best culinary talent in the world. So it comes as no surprise that the region also is rich in schools where aspiring cooks learn to cultivate and hone their skills. The following are some of the best, listed in alphabetical order. PHOTOS BY ARIELLE FIGURERDO FOR INTERNATIONAL CULINARY CENTER CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (CIA) – Hyde Park, NY For more than 70 years, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) has been Americ