Saturday, July 31, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003

Media Contact:
Jenn Smith
jsmith@astorcenternyc.com
212.763.0846

ASTOR PARTNERS WITH LOCAL VENDORS FOR "DOG DAY AFTERNOON" FESTIVAL

For Immediate Release

NEW YORK, NY -- Astor Wines & Spirits welcomes dogs (and their people) for a day of treats: The "Dog Day Afternoon" will feature cocktails, appetizers, wine tastings, "doggie bag" giveaways, dog portraits, a charity raffle, and more.

The event is a celebration of city dogs and Astor's loyal customers. All activities will be held at Astor Wines & Spirits, at 399 Lafayette Street (at East 4th Street) on Saturday, July 31st from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome.

A neighborhood institution for over 60 years, Astor Wines & Spirits will partner with a variety of local businesses and artisans for this event: Bon-Bones will provide healthy, organic dog biscuits; raffle proceeds will benefit the Animal Haven shelter; Astor Center will serve "Pups in a Blanket" for both vegetarians and meat-eaters; and a local artist will be on hand sketching dog portraits.

Free samples of wine, cocktails, and food will be available from 1:00 to 4:00, and the first 50 customers who bring dogs to the party will receive a "doggie bag" filled with prizes for pets.

For additional information, contact Jenn Smith at jsmith@astorcenternyc.com.

About Astor:

Astor Wines & Spirits has served the East Village since 1946. Having moved to its new location at Lafayette and East 4th Streets in 2006, Astor is now Manhattan's biggest wine store, with over 4,000 items on its shelves. Astor Center, located in the same green-powered building, is a companion business to Astor Wines & Spirits. Hailed as "the ultimate culinary cultural center" in Saveur, Astor Center is a network of chefs, bartenders, wine experts, and culinary educators offering classes at every skill level.

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