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FESTIVAL
BEAUTY FEATURES
MORINGA BEAUTY
Evolution of Sandstorm
Darude
This month, our cover star is EDM DJ/Producer Darude who created one of the most
iconic songs Sandstorm which is celebrating its 25th year! We talk with him about
his creativity, creating this iconic song, and the STORM 25 tour currently running.
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Fanatics Fest 2025
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Governors Ball
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There are certain songs that you remember
where you were when you first heard
them and then there are others that are
linked to numerous moments and they
become a major part of the soundtrack of
our lives!
Sandstorm is that song for us. We remember
hearing it when it first came out
when we were in college, we have heard it
at fashion, sports, and tech trade shows,
many a night at Limelight (back when it
was a club here in NY), we heard this song
and even other top DJ's play and have remixed
this song. When you think of songs
in EDM, Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen aka as
Darude is pivotal in anthems that get us
moving. With this iconic song being out
for 25 years with over half a billion Spotify
streams, we wanted to talk with Darude
about the impact of this song, how it was
created, and what it means to him.
Currently, Darude is on the STORM 25 tour
where he plays this song along with other
tracks that we can vibe to. We also talk
with him about how he got into this industry,
his creative process, and upcoming
projects.
ATHLEISURE MAG: What was the song
that you heard that made you fall in love
with dance music?
DARUDE: So around 1982, I was maybe
seven or eight years old, my cousin played
me Oxygène the album by French composer
Jean-Michel Jarre. I think it was
the piece Oxygène Pt.4 especially which
really got me hooked onto electronic
sounds. It’s maybe not what we’d consider
straight-up “dance music” like you hear
today but it was almost certainly a precursor
for genres like Trance with the beautiful
melodies and careful use of synths and
phasers to create that ambient, uplifting
sound.
Faithless and Scooter were also early
loves of mine, but really growing up I listened
to a whole melting pot of sounds
from Punk to 80s Hair Metal, which still
influences my music today.
AM: When did you realize that you
wanted to be a DJ?
D: I never set out to be a DJ as such, I
was a producer and live artist and I still
consider myself a producer first. Then,
when Sandstorm blew up, I started to
get these incredible booking requests
and had to pick up the art of DJing
pretty quickly as although the live sets
are great, travelling with all of the gear
needed is not as practical.
AM: How do you define the Darude
sound?
D: I’m not one for strict genre labels,
I’d say my sound is energetic, emotive,
electronic dance music created with
the dancefloor in mind. Ask me again
in a few years, even months, it might
differ slightly, but that’s the beauty of
being an artist, you’re always honing
and evolving your craft.
AM: What is your creative process
when you're making music and where
do you start?
D: Inspiration for a full track or even just
the melody can strike anywhere really.
My approach hasn’t really changed too
much over the years, I still love tinkering.
Sometimes I start from the drums,
I start from drum-works that are energetic
and make me want to move, but
really, I just love just playing with different
sounds, adding a delay, adding
a reverb and if I hear something in it, I
just see where I can take it next.
My purpose-built studio at home in Finland
is aptly called Serendipity Studio
because it’s where happy accidents often
happen. Ideas just crash into one
another and it’s in my skillset to recognise
those ideas that I see potential in
developing into, hopefully, a hit record
or a solid dancefloor number.
AM: I was in college when I first heard
Sandstorm. How did this song come
about and what do you think it is about

it that it continues to be a song that
draws people in?
D: It’s the million-dollar question! What’s
so interesting about Sandstorm is not
only does it resonate with so many people,
but it goes way beyond just dance
music fans.
A lot of sports teams, from college football
to ice hockey, listen to Sandstorm to
get hyped for a big match. It’s huge in
the gaming world too, and then it’s got
this whole other life as an online meme.
When it came to actually producing
Sandstorm, the first thing people often
think about is the lead sound, the
“dududu” if you will, and that I’d already
started working on in around 1997.
So, the Sandstorm riff stayed on my hard
drive for a couple years, then in summer
of ’99 I just happened to open the file
again. I liked the melody, and at the time
I was using Cubase VST 24 which had a
plugin called Quadrafuzz and once I distorted
the sound with it, it became what
now is known as the Sandstorm lead.
After that, it only took a day or so for
me to build the chords around the main
melody, then a few sessions maybe over
a week to develop it into a full track. It
got played by a few local DJs in Finnish
clubs, then JS16, Jaakko Salovaara, now
a close friend, took me under his wing
and that time had just launched his own
record company, 16 Inch Records. He
asked if I wanted to be his first artist, we
refined Sandstorm in his studio with his
better gear and knowledge into the final
version you hear now.
It was then time to put it out into the
world, and they rest they say is history
AM: Did you think that Sandstorm
would have the staying power that it has
had for 25 years, with over half a billion
Spotify streams and a number of DJs
from Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Hardwell, David
Guetta, and more who enjoy playing
this song?
D: I never could have predicted the insane
global phenomenon that Sandstorm
would become. To be honest, if
someone told me at the time “hey this
track is going to reach millions of people,
launch your music career, feature in
the USB of the world’s biggest DJs, and
still be huge in twenty-five years” I think
the pressure would have been too much
and it never would have made it out of
my head, let alone the studio.
That’s the beauty of that track I suppose
it came about so organically. Another
thing to remember is at the time of
Sandstorm being released, the internet
was still relatively new and social media
didn’t exist so the concept of something
going “viral” on that scale wasn’t even
a passing thought in my mind. I was just
hyped if my buddies down my local club
were into it.
AM: Why did you want to launch a record
label?
D: I launched my record label Vibing Out
for a few reasons. One, I wanted a platform
to release my own music where
I had full creative freedom and could
keep full rights and control as much as
I can.
Secondly, and my biggest motivator behind
the label, is to help platform other
producers and artists who I see great
potential in. We all remember that first
foot-up into the industry and if this label
can provide that to others, then it’s
a success in my eyes.
The name Vibing Out actually stems
from my weekly live-stream show on
Twitch which I’ve been hosting for a few
years now. It’s the buzzword of the moment
but we really have created a nice
little community on there and I wanted
that same togetherness spirit to carry
on into the label.
Plus, I’m not here for following trends.

Good music is good music. So, as long as
your track is something we can all “vibe
out” to on the dancefloor then I’m all ears.
AM: You have toured all over the world
and have played at phenomenal festivals
and currently you are on the STORM 25
World Tour! What was the vision behind
doing this tour?
D: The tour was originally planned for the
twentieth anniversary, however, as with
most tours scheduled around 2020, this
didn’t happen for obvious reasons.
So, for the twenty-fifth anniversary we
had to go big. The tour itself it really is
about bringing people together, it’s my
thanks to everyone who has partied with
me and listened to my music over the last
two and a half decades.
It’s about not just celebrating Sandstorm,
but the whole Before The Storm album
and years of Darude which have followed.
I’ve released five studio albums in total
now, so it’s been really fun digging through
my catalogue and reworking some tracks
into exclusive brand new STORM 25 remixes
you’ll only hear on this tour.
I’m also going back to my roots in a way as
for select shows I’m performing live sets,
reimagining my tracks in real time. A lot of
work has gone into these with additional
synths, controllers and extra visual production
too. Custom visuals, lasers, it’s a
full spectacle and hopefully a great night
for everyone who comes along.
AM: One of your dates will be here in NYC
at Webster Hall! What can we expect from
this show?
D: I am so excited to return to New York
and Webster Hall specifically. In the early
00’s I played the exact venue a couple of
times, and it always was a really unforgettable
show that just captured the hype
around Sandstorm and the first album at
that time, so it’s a personal full circle moment
to come back and perform almost
twenty-five years later. I know I'll have
some long-time friends and industry associates
coming as well, it’ll be a night
to remember!
AM: On Aug 31st, you will be on the
Finnish leg of this tour and there will be
a Sandstorm Run - tell us about this 6K
event!
D: Yes! I’m super stoked for the Sandstorm
run. The music video for Sandstorm
is loved by fans almost as much
as the track itself so we wanted to do
something fun to honour this.
With the Finnish STORM 25 show coming
up too, we had the idea to create a
route around the city which passes by
iconic landmarks from the video. The
cathedral steps are probably the most
famous of them all.
It’s all about having fun though, so if
you’re not a hardcore runner don’t be
put off, you can walk the route too.
There are going to be photo stops
along the way, I’ll be waving you all
across the finish line to the tune of
Sandstorm and I want to see everyone
in their best Y2K outfits! Which is all the
trend now I hear!
So far, the reception has been amazing.
We’ve had people signing up from as
far away as the US and Mexico which
is crazy to me. Who knows, maybe this
will be the first of many Sandstorm
runs to come…
AM: We read that last month, on multiple
Finnish radio stations Sandstorm
was played at the same time! What
does it mean to you about the impact
that this song has had?
D: I mean, it’s a feeling that is just impossible
to put into words. It still blows
my mind to this day how far and wide
that track resonates. It’s so cool seeing
the younger generations dig it too.
Especially, when I see amazing moments
like the Finnish radio stations,

schools and public stations dropping
Sandstorm in unison, I’m in awe of the
real superpower Sandstorm has in
bringing people together. That humbles
me every time.
AM: Since you're in the thick of touring,
how do you take care of yourself on the
road? Are there any activities/sports you
follow to keep up your physical and mental
health?
D: I’ve been touring for twenty-five years
now so I am used to it in a way, and how
I tour today definitely looks a lot different
to the early days. I’ve done the heavy
partying (plenty of it!) so these days it’s
important to me to get a good night’s
sleep to keep up the stamina and maybe
an energy bar or soda if needed.
As for my downtime, I’m super into
skateboarding. It’s a hobby I started as
a kid, and I picked it up again later in life.
So, whenever I’m on tour I always pack
my board and check out the local skateparks
in whatever city I’m in if I’ve got a
couple of hours to myself.
Physically, skating helps to loosen up
any stiff backs from a long-haul flight
that’s for sure! It’s invigorating for the
brain too, I love the drive of working at
a new skill, a new trick or move, and seeing
my progression. Of course, there are
a few bumps and bruises along the way
but that’s part of the thrill.
AM: Beyond this tour, are there any upcoming
tracks that we should keep an
eye out for?
D: Definitely! Between shows, I’m
straight into the studio. Right now, I
can’t give too much away. Not to be that
guy, but what I can say, is that big things
are coming for sure!
AM: What do you want your legacy to be
known as you have won multiple awards,
participated in great partnerships, and
more!
D: As nice as they are, for me, it’s never
been about the whole awards and accolades
thing.
What makes me feel most proud is when
I get a DM from a follower saying how
one of my songs made them feel a certain
way, or soundtracked a particular
moment in their life.
Similarly, when people come to my shows
and leave with life-long memories. It’s
always awesome to bump into fans and
they still recall parties from maybe ten,
fifteen, even twenty years ago, how
they felt, the music they heard, and new
friends they made on the dancefloor.
That’s what it’s all about.
@darude
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Cover Nana Simelius | PG 16 - 27 + PG 30
for 9PLAYLIST Rachel Gold | PG 28 + 29
Tomas Fotoo |

Fanatics Fest NYC was exhilarating in its
second year, bringing top athletes and
fans together like never before.
The festival presented a massive card and
collectibles show, autograph meets, athlete
and celeb photo opps, interactive experiences,
panels, and shows, over three
days, June 20 to 22, 2025, at the Javits
Center in Midtown Manhattan.
We loved seeing the break area, as well as
cards of of favorite players, 1of1s, signed
logo patches, vintage HOF rookies, and so
much more. Signed jerseys, sportswear,
sneakers, hats, memorabilia sprawled
throughout the room.
The Activations and Fanatics Fest debut
“Fanatics Games,” were next level. The
new skills-based sports competition this
year for athletes and fans had $2 million
in cash and prize for pros and fans to
compete. A mix of pros and fans took the
top 10, with the event won by Tom Brady.
After winning the allaround, Brady went
on to purchase the 3rd prize Lebron 2003-
04 Topps Chrome LeBron James Rookie
Gold Refractor card, that was such poetic
justice making this year super special. He
went on to drop knowledge on panels,
throw balls to fans, coldplunge with Kevin
Hart.
The highlight for us was the Panel and
Special Surprise with Tom Brady, Travis
Scott, & Michael Rubin, moderated by
Oakley Global President, Caio Amato.
Like hitting a major trifecta, it proved to
be an insane microcosm of Fanatics Fest.
WHO RUNS NY PANEL: DEREK JETER,
AROD & MORE DISH ON THE MAKING OF
DYNASTIES
It was an honor to catch the end of the
Only in New York: 27 Rings panel in the
theater just before. Yankees legends,
Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia,
Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and special
guest Spike Lee dove into what makes
dynasties; the legacy of the NY Yankees;
BTS stories, and more. It was hosted by
CC Sabathia & AJ Andrews.
It was cool to hear about being on winning
teams; having the discipline and grit
to go train and go through the ups and
downs; and anecdotes like Reggie Jackson
strikeouts; city rivalries and more.
There were thousands of people, but
the vibe in this room was family - well until
someone asked a corny question and
you might get sprayed by a super-soaker
courtesy of Spilke Lee's call. It was
pointed out that one guy who asked
an awkward question was wearing two
hats, so sometimes it's too easy.
LEGENDARY PANEL: BRADY, RUBIN &
TRAVIS SCOTT TALK ABOUT ATHENTICI-
TY & PARTNERSHIP COLLABS
Michael Rubin talking about The Art of
Partnership & Collaboration is always a
masterclass. Proud and exuberant, he
navigated some follow-ups of Oakley
Global President, Caio Amato's questions,
which peppered the audience
with nuggets on business strategy and
whimsical anecdotes on style splurges
and even quick destination travel just to
lock it in.
Beyond bling, Rubin fondly volunteered
that Travis gets a blank-slate for his creative
genius to flow and that they put together
a quick collab just six days before
the show, from the vision, to making it,
to the many layers and partners quickly
getting on board by phone executing
with joyful precision.
Brady acknowledged his genuine love
for cards; elaborated on CardVault and
nodded about the vision and working
with Fanatics and Topps that it's a great
way to have serious collectors, fans, kids
and hobbyists of all ages involved.
Congratulations to Meta CEO Mark
Zuckerburg, who recorded a short video
that played celebrating the Oakley Meta
HSTN Performance AI Glasses before
what ensued, and Scott took the stage.

OAKLEY META HSTN EXPERIENCE
AMPED THE SURPRISE TRAVIS SCOTT
PERFORMANCE
[Smoke] Bang! We went from Panel to
Performance! His DJ walked on. The
crowd rushed the stage. It was on!
I slid on the Limited Edition Oakley Meta
HSTNs Performance AI Glasses that I had
been fitted for before the panel/show
(thanks Meta). The HSTN (pronounced
"HOW-stuhn") fit well and I felt that
they were stylish and sporty, great for
adventures, around town, and upscale
special events to capture moments you
may come by surprise hands-free.
I felt more front row with a refreshing
phone-free flow, who wants to be
chained down behind a chunky mobile
device. Instead, hands-free means instantly
transported and I was right up
in concert-mode and enabled to take in
Travis' energy and capture it in a more
intimate way.
Livvy Dunne was a couple seats down,
taking in the panel and show. We noticed
she did some cool haggling buying
a BF Skenes card in some of the fest recap.
Seeing the content later, the video was
supersharp (3K UHD), and boasted superb
audio quality where you can enjoy
those memories. The super stabilization
scored with well-grounded video, in
spite and revelry of the loyal bouncing
crowd and being mosh-pit adjacent. It
was easy to use in a noisy, crowded environment
with short and longer press
button on the frame (otherwise, you
can use voice command).
Amazing to later see how the show
looked from Travis' POV! As he laced
across the stage we see overjoyed fans
raging and soaking in some of our favorite
hits. His pop by beyond the smoke
was fierce as always. It's been ages since
I'd seen him by Z's Pent.
It was great to be guests of Oakley Meta!
You can see more first hand from Paul
Farkas about this epic concert from his
POV by checking out the videos on Athleisure's
YouTube Channel or go directly
here, here, and here.
@oakleymeta
@meta
@fanatics
@fanaticsfest
ON THE GROUND COVERAGE | Paul Farkas
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS | PG 38 - 42
Getty Images Assignment | PG 45 - 49
Matt Monath MetaXOakley | PG 50 Oakley
Meta HSTN | PG 52 - 65 Paul Farkas |

Earlier this month, we made our way to
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the home
3-Day home of of Governors Ball, a music
festival that brings various genres of music
together to Queens to kick off the Summer
as well as a number of culinary vendors
that are some of the favorite eats to enjoy
across the boroughs. In addition, there are
activations with beauty, alcohol and tech
brands that people can enjoy!
We made our way to the festival grounds
as we were fortunate that the 3 acts that
we came to see would be taking place on
one day. Our first stop was heading over
to Gotham Burger Social Club which is located
on the LES as well as Greenpoint, BK.
They're known for their collaborative hamburgers
that they do! As we love a great
burger and fries, we have no idea how we
have never had the chance to check them
out. We can report that their Gotham
Smash burgers were juicy and their fries
hit the spot - we can't wait to check them
out soon as we're already planning another
Gotham Smash Double, Frickles, Loaded
Tots, and Limone Spritz.
In addition to staying properly hydrated
thanks to having stations populated
throughout the grounds, a great meal ensures
that your energy will remain high at
whatever festival you may be attending.
Our press passes gave us access to the VIP
viewing areas to catch the acts as the sets
we watched were on the Kiehl's Stage and
the Governors Ball stage. It allowed us to
go back and forth between the stages and
even had food and beverage vendors so
that we could stay there while we waited
for the next act!
We have enjoyed seeing Tyla for the past
few months between hearing her music,
videos, and her appearances on Awards
Shows and red carpets. So we were excited
to see her on stage and she didn't disappoint.
In addition to enjoying her music,
she had great dancers and choreography,
and she kept the crowd going without a
dull moment in between each song. We
can't wait to see future performances as
she puts on a great show!
While Tyla brought the sultry vibes on
a warm Summer day with her amapiano
X pop X R&B X Afro Beats, T-Pain
brought all of the classics throughout
his 45mins set! Seeing the crowd singing
along to each song across generations
and the energy that he gave made you
see how much his songs have impacted
us!
As the golden hour took place, we were
really excited to see Benson Boone. Of
course we knew that we had songs that
were on our playlist and that he has a
penchant for flipping. From the time he
hit the stage he set the vibe as he went
through a number of songs as well as
performed those that are on his latest
album that he dropped. Of course he
showed us how many ways and things
he could flip on and even had heartfelt
moments that let us get to know more
about him.
Although there are a number of festivals
to enjoy around the globe, we really
love the kinds of acts that come to
this show. As we also had time sitting
in the press lounge, whatever acts we
didn't catch on their respective stages,
we saw them there and it was great to
see them before and after their sets. In
addition, watching the crowds in general
and seeing how they were taking
in the activations, sets, and just enjoying
the grounds - it was a great weekend
to disconnect from our typical days
and to link in with the love of music and
discovery.
@govballnyc
@tyla
@tpain
@bensonboone
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS | PG 68
Charles Reagan | PG 71 Tylaby Deanie
Chen | PG 72 - 73 Taylor Regulski | PG 74
Roger Ho | PG 75 Dusana Risovic

We love that there are a nunber of
events that take place whether here
in NYC or other destinations that let us
know that the Summer is upon us! One
of our favorites is Paraiso Miami Swim
Week which is a series of swimwear
fashion shows that let us know what
we can expect to fill our closets with
when it comes to greeting sunny destinations
in the best way possible. From
runway shows, presentations, parties,
and special events - it's an exciting time
of year. With a number of designers
showing during this time, we had our
eyes on a number of swimwear brands.
We're sharing our favorites here in this
feature!
@paraisomiamibeach
PHOTO CREDIT | Aventura Swimwear,
BOLDE, Mariella Swimwear - Paraiso
Miami Swim Week 2025/Getty

This time of year is one that we enjoy
because there are a number of events
in this month that are filled with meeting
new brands, enjoying those that
are already on our radar and being
able to take in unique experiences!
BCB Brooklyn gives us all the Summer vibes
with the ability to hit Industry City for an
expansive trade show that also includes
their courtyard as well as events that take
place around this event. It's about celebrating
the hospitality community, educating,
and of course getting in great sips
and bites!
The day before this 2-Day event, we headed
to City Winery at Pier 57 for Wine Enthusiast's
Sip of South America which
showcased wines from Chile, Brazil, and
Argentina! We listened to an informative
panel about wines in this region, the terroir,
their pairings, and where the industry
is going! We also sampled a number of
wines while talking to the winemakers!
@wineenthusiast
Later that night, we made our way to Mister
Paradise in NYC for a pre-event for BCB
Brooklyn, Mixing with Mexico presented
by William Grant & Sons showcasing Milagro
Tequila. In a bit of a bar takeover, Bar
Maruo (listed as a top 50 North American
bar in Mexico City) created a series of Italian
aperitifs with a tequila twist.
We also enjoyed an intimate tasting with
Stilo Pimentel, who is an ambassador of
the brand. He walked us through their
portfolio as well as talking about what sets
them apart from other Tequila brands.
@milagrotequila
We were definitely ready to hit the tradeshow
of BCB Brooklyn on Jun 10th. As we
have navigated this for the past few years,
visiting the booths are a mix of 1:1 Tastings
and simply visiting what speaks to you. We
always like mixing it up and taking breaks
in between. Last year, we sat down to
talk with Jackie Williams who is the Event
Vice President of BCB Brooklyn. Since we
VP of this show. Since we caught up with
her after the tradeshow, she can provide
great insights on a number of things that
we saw this year as well as looking ahead
to what we can expect next year!
ATHLEISURE MAG: We enjoyed this year's
BCB Brooklyn from the tradeshow to the
external events! We've had the pleasure
of interviewing you last year as well as
attending the show which was amazing.
What can you tell us about new additions
to this year's show that you were excited
to execute?
JACKIE WILLIAMS: So glad to hear you
and your team enjoyed this year’s event,
and thank you for joining us! There were
quite a few new elements this year, but
one of the biggest was the spotlight on
growing the “No and Low-Alcohol” category.
From low-ABV spirits to non-alcoholic
cocktails, it was amazing to see so
many brands in this space have a strong
presence at this year’s show. This growing
movement was also on display in our
education programming, which really
speaks to how BCB Brooklyn serves as a
hub for industry trendspotting and forward-thinking
conversations.
Two other standout additions this year
were our first-ever Brand Accelerator
Pitch Competition and the Cirque de BCB
Brooklyn event. Both reflected some of
our core values at BCB Brooklyn: championing
emerging brands and creating fun,
meaningful ways for the community to
gather.
AM: What are 3 brands that were new to
the show we should have our eye on?
JW: There were so many incredible brands
that activated this year, including Volans
Tequila, Parch Non-Alcoholic Agave Cocktails
and BŌKEN, to name a few. These
newcomers made a strong impression,
alongside many others who came from
all over to showcase their gins, tequilas,
liqueurs, aperitifs, no and low products,
and more. While we’re seeing new names
entering the space and participating in

BCB Brooklyn, it’s also inspiring to see
how returning brands continue to evolve
and raise the bar each year.
AM: From an educational standpoint,
what kinds of trends and hot topics were
shared/discussed at this show?
JW: We had a phenomenal education
line-up this year, thanks to our Head of
Education Lynnette Marrero and our
2025 Education Committee. Some of the
topics that resonated most included the
continued rise of low-ABV and non-alcoholic
offerings, entrepreneurial growth,
and deeper conversations around cultural
identity and representation in the hospitality
space. Every year, we aim to provide
programming that’s both practical and
inspiring, where industry professionals
walk away with more knowledge than
they came with.
AM: The Courtyard Bar Takeovers are always
a great highlight! What can you tell
us about this?
JW: The Courtyard Bar Takeovers were
such a fun part of BCB Brooklyn this year!
We had a great lineup of people serving
up drinks behind the bar, including rapper
Ja Rule, who co-founded Amber & Opal,
as well as The Original Pickle Shot and
Jack Sotti from Renais Spirits. Beyond the
cocktails, the courtyard became a space
for connection and gatherings. One of my
favorite moments there was the “Sip with
PRIDE Meet-Up” with drinks provided by
ALB Vodka in front of the BCB letters in
Courtyard 7/8. It was a vibrant space for
members of the LGBTQIA+ community
and allies to network, exchange stories
and build new relationships.
AM: We also enjoyed going to Ja Rule's
lounge booth where we literally bumped
into him which was a fun moment for us -
what is your favorite moment of this show?
JW: It was great to have Ja Rule and his
Amber & Opal Co-Founders join us at BCB
Brooklyn this year. On top of having his
amazing team onsite, one of my favorite
moments from this year’s show was the
first-ever BCB Brooklyn Brand Accelerator
Pitch Competition, Presented by Women
of the Vine & Spirits® & Diverse Powered
Brands. The finalists brought a ton
of passion and innovation to the stage,
and the winner received a prize package
worth over $50,000 in services to help
grow their brand. It was incredible to witness
how impactful our show can be for
businesses looking to grow in the industry.
AM: What were you most excited about at
this year's BCB Brooklyn?
JW: There was so much to be excited about
at this year’s show. From the high-energy
Courtyard Bar takeovers to the depth of
conversations in our VIP+ sessions, it’s
hard to pinpoint only one thing I was most
looking forward to. I will say, I always love
seeing how each brand activates at their
exhibitor booth and this year, brands like
Barr Hill (showcased live bees), Ritual
Zero Proof (had an ice cream machine)
and Ketel One (had a pre-batched espresso
martini machine) set the bar high for
next year’s booth activations.
AM: Is there anything you can tell us about
next year's BCB Brooklyn as we're already
pumped for it!
JW: Believe it or not, we have already hit
the ground running with planning for
next year’s BCB Brooklyn, which will take
place on June 9th and 10th at Industry
City. While I can’t reveal too much yet, I
can say we’re building on the momentum
from this year and pushing to make 2026
even more impactful, inclusive and unforgettable.
@barconventbrooklyn
As the end of Day 1 came to an end, we
made our way to Williamsburg, BK to attend
Une Petite Soiree presented by LPM
Restaurant and Bar at Bar Blondeau which
is located at the Wythe Hotel. This restaurant
has locations all over the world and at
this event, they showcased 4 of their mix-

ologists that are from these global destinations!
We enjoyed sampling the beverages,
taking in rooftop vibes and more! Attendees
enjoyed cocktails from Michter's Whiskey,
Farmer's Gin, and Mezcal Los Sieste
Misterios.
@lpmrestaurants_us
@lpmdubai
@lpmrestauranthk
@lpmlimassol
Getting a taste of French Riviera style was
definitely a great time for all of us. Interestingly
enough, we were able to go across
the street for one of the biggest opening
parties to kick off BCB Brooklyn! William
Grant & Sons had a Block Party: Bowling
Bash at Brooklyn Bowl where they showcased
their portfolio of brands which included
Hendrick’s Gin, Monkey Shoulder,
Milagro Tequila, Glenfiddich Single Malt
Scotch, The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch,
Tullamore D.E.W., and Reyka Vodka. In addition,
we had a number of savory bites,
bowling, and listening to a live band that
kept the energy going. It was great to talk
to the hospitality community, meet up
with others in the industry and to find a
few cocktails that we had never considered
and to put them in our rotation!
After a great day filled with walking the
floor and enjoying great parties, we started
the next day back at Industry City to
continue navigating the show floor as well
as to join our 1:1 Tastings with Hendrick’s
Gin and Tullamore D.E.W. Being able to
talk with the brand to find out more about
the history, new items in their portfolio as
well as how they will continue to connect
with those that enjoy their brand is always
informative and is one of the things that's
great to find out and you never know how
you'll know more about those brands within
our Athleisure Media community as well.
@brooklybowl
@hendricksgin
@monkeyshoulder
@glenfiddichwhisky
@thebalvanie
@tullamoredew
@reyka_vodka
As BCB Brooklyn came to a close, it wasn't
quite over yet as we took a seriously immersive
experience to bookend the past
two days with Don Julio's Por Amor: An Immersive
Tasting Experience at Mercer Labs
in Lower Manhattan. Mercer Labs Museum
of Art and Technology is known for
their cutting edge technology that allows
you to see screens and a full multi-sensory
journey. We were able to experience
the first-ever full brand takeover that took
place here.
Via an interactive tasting we smelled and
sipped Don Julio 70, Reposado and 1942
and we were served them in unique ways.
We saw and heard Don Julio's origin story
through immersive video projection, 4D
sound, and atmospheric storytelling.
We also had the opportunity to create our
own signature cocktail at a hands-on mixology
station guided by expert bartendersand
to name them. Although our event
was press only, from Jun 12 - 15, there were
limited complimentary tickets that were
available to the public.
@donjuliotequila
PHOTO CREDIT | PG 102 + 105 BCB Brooklyn
| PG 106 - 113 Don Julio |

THE ART OF
THE SNACK:
SHILLING
CANNING
CO

This month, we make our way down to
DC to enjoy a meal at Shilling Canning
Co whose roots are based in agriculture
and the art of canning. We sit down with
Chef Reid Shilling to find out how his family
legacy led him to bring his restaurant
to diners who enjoy his California meets
Maryland heritage cuisine. We find out
about his culinary journey, the restaurant,
and what we should think about enjoying
upon our next visit in this month's The Art
of the Snack.
ATHLEISURE MAG: When did Shilling Canning
Company open and can you tell us the
meaning behind the name and can you tell
us the history of this family business?
CHEF REID SHILLING: We opened on July
10, 2019. We are coming up on our 6th anniversary.
Hard to believe.
My family has seemingly always been
on either construction or agriculture of
some form. This dates back for as long as
I can find in census records. Canning itself
dates back to the Napoleonic wars where
he offered a reward for for the invention
of new food preservation techniques so
that he could better feed his troops.
In 1809 that reward was fulfilled, by 1850’s
the mason jar was patented, by the late
1800’s Ball started manufacturing them
for home use, and in early 1900’s the can
was brought onto the scene. This was a
game changer for many farmers, as it
extended their money making season
beyond the growing season. My family
was no different as they farmed in Carrol
County, Maryland outside of Baltimore.
From 1935-1958 they operated several
canning sheds packing under 10 or 12 different
labels (Shillbro, Shilling Bros. Canning
Company, Bethel Heights (the name
of the road on the shed still stands on
today) Weller, etc) and they packed for
neighboring farms as well. They had really
high standards of quality for what they
packed, and even went to far as to label
the cans “these peas packed fresh from
our own farm.”
For me, this resonated. I spent a handful
of years operating kitchens in California
where I developed relationships with
the farmers whose food I served and
began to really understand the differences
between well grown and raised
food vs the quality of commodity grown
and raised products . (I still keep contact
with a lot of them today and sometimes
I’m lucky enough to get their food here).
For me, walking through the Santa Monica
and Napa farmers markets was really
inspirational, and my approach inherently
became more “west coast” where I’d
walk the market to select the products
directly from the farmer, and then write
a menu based on what I loved. I knew I
wanted to bring that approach, the relationships
with local farmers and the
high quality food, back to the mid Atlantic
where at the time (early 2000’s) that
way of cooking was only being done by
a handful of chefs. So like my ancestors,
I really cared about the ingredients being
used so the association between the
two was seamless. It is seasonal Maryland/mid
Atlantic farmhouse style cooking
with California finesse: a blend of my
heritage and my career travels.
AM: For those that have yet to dine at
this DC restaurant, what is the ambiance
of the restaurant in terms of the design?
CHEF RS: The ambiance centers around
our copper wood burning oven, and
open kitchen. Notes of the Chesapeake
sprinkled throughout, marble chef's
counter where you can experience our
7 course chef's tasting menu and interact
with me and the kitchen team. It’s
industrial, but with softer touch pillows,
navy blue banquettes, and some appropriately
themed artwork. Some replicas
of my families cans make an appearance
as well as some of the cans we have put
up as well.
AM: Can you speak about the background
of Chef Reid Shilling, where he
trained and kitchens he worked in prior
to coming to this restaurant?

CHEF RS: This July marks 27 years in the
industry, most all of which occurred in
the kitchen. I got a hospitality degree
from Florida State University, worked
for Hillstone Restaurant Group running
the kitchens in some of their flagship
properties like Hillstone on Park Avenue,
Houston’s on the Santa Monica Farmers
Market, Gulfstream in Century City/Beverly
Hills and of course Woodmont Grill
right here in Bethesda. I graduated from
the Culinary institute of America at Greystone,
(where I met Sara, my wife and
business partner) and then went on to
work for Thomas Keller at Bouchon. I was
part of the opening team at The Dabney,
and then went on to do some consulting
while pushing forward to getting Shilling
open.
AM: What is the cuisine that can be enjoyed
here?
CHEF RS: We highlight the ingredients of
the Chesapeake, with a menu that changes
with the seasons (not winter spring
summer fall, but Rockfish season, tomato
season, peach season, pumpkin season,
Maryland blue crab, etc) so the menu is always
changing and evolving.
AM: Why is seasonality so important to
the menus that are offered here and what
are the kinds of ingredients that tend to be
on the menu during this time of year?
CHEF RS: Seasonality is so important because
the overwhelming amount of ingredients
we buy come from local small family
farms. Yeah you can get blueberries
in the supermarket all year long but that
doesn’t mean they are good. Depending
on the time of year they can come from
any number of countries with minimal focus
on the actual quality of the berry and
how it’s grown. Our berries come from
Annette, a farmer in Waynesboro PA (5
Sisters Fruit Farm) who will only hand pick
and sell us fruit with the highest quality.
I highlight her fruit with just a little jam
(made from her fruit) and some lightly
sweetened mascarpone and mint or
hyssop from our culinary garden. That’s
the difference. Right now, we are getting
Rockfish caught that morning from
the mouth of the Patapsco River, Softshell
crabs from Crab Alley Bay, Fava
beans from both VA and PA, Black bass
from a family that’s been fishing out of
west ocean city MD for 5 decades. It’s
so exciting because our growing season
here in the mid Atlantic is just getting
started.
AM: In looking at your Dinner Menu,
what are 3 items from your Raw Bar that
you suggest?
CHEF RS: We have had Orchard Point
Oysters on our menu from when we
opened, a great Beginners Oyster as
they are mild and sweet because of
where they are raised, tucked up in the
east bay. Our Tuna Crudo is made with
a salsa matcha that utilizes peppers we
have preserved from last pepper season
and Virginia Peanuts. Don’t miss that.
AM: For Smalls, what do you suggest
that we should try?
CHEF RS: Deviled Eggs and our Country
Ham Biscuits have become staples for
us. Right now I’m loving the Early June
Peas. Fireside Farms Sugar Snaps, Path
Valley Farms Snow Peas are charred in
the wood burning oven and served with
hummus, and smoked yogurt. That dish
was created by one of our chefs: Andre,
and it’s been really popular. Don’t sleep
on adding the Elysian Fields Purebred
Lamb.
AM: When you're thinking about Mains,
what are 3 that we should have in mind
when dining with friends and family?
CHEF RS: Our version of Duck L’orange is
awesome. The duck comes from La Belle
Farms in the Hudson Valley, right now
it’s the confit of a leg, and we serve it
with glazed beets, and fennel. The Honey
Bell Mandarins of course come from
CA cause it’s tough to beat. The Rockfish
is amazing, with a ragout of Lancaster
fava and trout roe for pops of salinity.

We brine the fish so the skin gets crispy
when it's roasted over the coals. Amish
Fried Chicken has been on our menu for
5 plus years and has become a signature
item for us. Keep a lookout for more of
that.
AM: We love a Tasting Menu and you have
a 7- Course that you offer at Chef's Counter.
Tell us about it.
CHEF RS: It’s a cross section of what’s
best right now. I talk guests through the
inspiration of the dish, where the products
come from, and give you a really good
idea about how intentional all our dishes
and pairings are. It’s a personal, fun, and
delicious experience.
AM: We find Happy Hour is a great way to
know more about a restaurant as well as
to enjoy meeting up with friends. What
are 3 items you suggest from this menu in
terms of bites and a beverage?
CHEF RS: $5 Martinis, $7 Dirty Martinis, and
$9 Hogwash - yes, Hogwash. That’s our
Applewood Smoked Bacon Fat Washed
Bourbon Old Fashioned. Really an amazing
cocktail. To eat, any of the sandwiches
from our lunchtime concept ampersandwich
will do. The Baltimore Pit Beef hits
on notes from my childhood growing up
in Baltimore. And of course we hand make
the Brioche Benne Seed Buns.
AM: What are 3 cocktails that you suggest
in terms of one s we should consider to
pair with our meals?
CHEF RS: Miguel, our bar director, has
done a great job of elevating the bar experience.
The Fun and Funky uses cilantro
from our culinary garden, the Finksburg
Lemonade highlights our mint with Hendricks
Gin (Finksburg is where the original
Shilling Canning Company was) both
of these play nice with our food.
AM: Brunch is an important meal for the
week! What are 3 items from the Smalls,
Mains, and Sides that we should pick the
next time we come in to dine?
CHEF RS: The Buttermilk Fried Amish
Chicken is our play on chicken and waffles;
the Breakfast Burrito I’d put up
against anyone’s: our handmade flour
tortilla, 8 hour confit pork belly, crispy
potatoes (triple cooked like our fries),
preserved Fresno, black turtle beans,
farm fresh scrambled eggs, fire roasted
salsa. It’s not your ordinary burrito.
The Vegetable Hash is unique too. It’s
all the vegetables of the moment from
our partner farms, roasted in the wood
burning oven and then dressed with
ramp butter I make every spring. A few
dashes of our house made hot sauce
and 2 poached farm eggs.
AM: Can you talk about the partner farms
that you work with and why is it important
for Shilling Canning Co to work with
them?
CHEF RS: Fireside Farm, Shenendoah
Seasonal, Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op,
Path Valley Farms, 5 Sisters Fruit Farm,
Durgin Orchard, Orchard Point Oysters,
Skilligalee Seafood, Autumn Olive Farms,
Ovoka Virginia Wagyu, The Farm at Doe
Run, Compass Winds Sorghum, just to
name a few. It’s a lot harder to source
this way but it’s the right way. The quality
is better, and most are regenerative in
their practices. The food has higher nutritional
content and flavor as compared
to commodity/mass produced products.
AM: Are there any events coming up that
we should know about as we continue
into the Summer?
CHEF RS: We have a few fun dinners
coming up with our wine and liquor partners
(Chandon/Buffalo Trace) as well as
Fancy Ranch Amish Fried Chicken)
@shillingcanningcompany
PHOTO CREDITS | Jennifer Chase

When we're traveling, we enjoy dropping
into a class and if you happen to
be in the beach town of Carpinteria,
CA, we suggest Olada Yoga at Linden
Square, which opened this month. Casey
Glassman earned a BS from Cornell
University and a Master's Degree and
is a licensed mental health therapist.
Through her work, she found the impact
that yoga has as a means for balance
and well-being in a demanding
profession. She saw the connection
between mental health and yoga and
became a certified yoga teacher and
completed her 500-hour training under
Meghan Currie in Bali. She trained
in mat and reformer Pilates at the Pilates
Sports Center in LA.
She created Olada Yoga where Ola is
Hawaiian for life, health, vitality, and
ATHLEISURE LIST: Carpinteria, CA
OLADA YOGA
wellness Lada is the Baltic goddess of
love, beauty, and harmony. Olada revolves
around mindfulness, connection
and holistic well-being. They emphasise
the importance of fostering a
deep connection between the mind,
body and spirit through the practice
of yoga and Pilates.
The studio space is one that evokes
calm, serenity, warmth, and inspiration.
It is an airy, inviting space, where
natural light pours in. You can look forward
to an experience that looks and
feels more like a luxury wellness spa or
home, than a fitness studio.
You can enjoy taking Reformer Pilates
and yoga in 2 spaces that are separated
by a movable wall that can be opened
to creaye a large space for immersive
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wellness workshops and events. One
studio is fully equipped with Allegro
2 Reformers by Balanced Body, supporting
dynamic, athletic-style Pilates
classes. The adjacent studio hosts a
variety of yoga styles, including vinyasa,
power, and sculpt, providing something
for every level and preference.
There is also a beautifully curated retail
space that reflects its holistic approach
to wellness. Guests can shop
a selection of curated stylish activewear,
and premium skincare products.
OLADA YOGA
5010 7th St,
Carpinteria, CA 9301
oladalife.com
@oladalife
PHOTO CREDITS | Olada Life
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ATHLEISURE LIST: East Village, NYC
WONDERLAND BAR
We're always looking for a great night
out and Wonderland Bar is on our list
as it is inspired by the idea of escaping
into a whimsical, fairy-tale world. It's
a dreamy, enchanting space that feels
like a hidden oasis in the city. It's perfect
for a date night, celebrations, or
just hanging out with friends!
When it comes to going out to a lounge
that has great bites and cocktails, it's
about the ambiance and with lush
greenery, playful lighting, and beautifully
curated cocktails - you'll find it to
be vibrant! Whether you're looking for
something romantic, magical, or just
fun and social!
The menu is a playful fusion of Asian-inspired
small plates and elevated bar
snacks which are designed to complement
their cocktails and they are
meant to be shareable.
For your next night out, we suggest
that you pick items from both their
Hot and Cold portion of the menu. For
Cold, we suggest the House Chinese
Pickled Cucumber, Hi There Sesame
Cold Noodle, and Oyster with refreshing
yuzu sauce. For Hot, we suggest
their Sichuan Beef Stew Noodle Soup,
House Fried Chicken Burger, and Shrimp
& Crab Toast with French Baguette.
Savory dishes are a great way for us
to continue enjoying a well deserved
night out. They're even better when
they are paired with a well crafted
cocktail that you can not only enjoy but
also share for your next post! We suggest
ordering Bubble Trouble which is
made of black tea, vodka, mango, rum;
Green Dragon which includes gin, dry
vermouth, snap pea, lemon; and Ghenghis
Khan that has tequila, amaro,
mint, ginger, lime, and Angostura.
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We're always down for a Happy Hour
as we find that it's a great way to sample
a menu and either stay longer or
come back for more of an immersive
experience. Wonderland Bar's Happy
Hour runs Wednesday through Friday
from 5–7 PM. It features $10 signature
cocktails, select wines, and a rotating
menu of small bites. It’s the perfect
introduction to Wonderland’s flavors
and vibe, especially for a first visit.
If you're looking for ways to shake up
your week with your friends or significant
other, every Thursday night they
host an open mic!
WONDERLAND BAR
96 2nd Ave,
New York, NY 10003
wonderlandbarnyc.com
@wonderlandbarnyc
PHOTO CREDIT | Wonderland Bar
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Bingely Books
SALAD FREAK: RECIPES TO FEED
A HEALTHY OBSESSION
Abrams Books
Jess Damuck
A well made salad is an art and it is one
that can be enjoyed for Breakfast, Lunch,
and Dinner. In Salad Freak: Recipes to
Feed A Healthy Obsession, we get to know
more about this dish and its true versatility!
Created by Jess Damuck who was
Martha Stewart's (who wrote a foreward
for this book) personal salad chef for over
a decade.
With more than 100 recipes created by
Jess, she shares her love for
this dish and how we can keep
changing it up regardless of the
meal or seasons and never getting
bored!
She focuses on integrating color,
texture, shape, and flavor
to take your meal to the next
level. We're looking forward to
making her Citrus Breakfast Salad;
Tea-Smoked Chicken and Bitter
Greens Salad; and Roasted
Grapes, Ricotta, Croutons, and
Endive Salad. Yes, they can be
enjoyed as a side, but they can
be an entire meal on its own.
SALSA DADDY: A COOK-
BOOK: DIP YOUR WAY
INTO MEXICAN COOKING
Clarkson Potter
Rick Martinez
When it comes to a great meal,
we enjoy a nice dip or salsa to add
that extra bit of flavor and texture
to our meals. In Salsa Daddy:
A Cookbook: Dip Your Way
Into Mexican Cooking, James
Beard Award-winning author of
the New York Times bestseller
Mi Cocina brings us a cookbook
filled with over 70 dips and salsas
as well as 24 fun and easy meals
to make.
When it comes to variety, we can
see us reaching for this book everytime
we are looking to add
that extra bit of savoriness to
make meals for ourselves as well
as friends and family.
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In Move, Rest, Recover: A Workbook:
Your Practical Guide to Balancing Mind
and Body, it's about balancing your
mind, body, and nervous system! This
workbook helps you to create a recovery
practice that will optimize and support
your lifestyle.
In navigating this book, you will be able
to reflect and write based on prompts
that guide you through your mental
and physical recovery tools. This book
aims to assist you in your concerns
which include: decrease your stress
and tension, increase attentional capacity,
manage and solve physical pain,
promoting mental stability, boost your
immune system, improve the quality
of your sleep, and more!
Salsa as a category has a rich history
that spans over 500 years and Rick Martinez
bring his expertise to us. This is
the glow up that our burgers, roasted
vegetables, and chicken needs! We're
also excited to make Puffy Tacos, Pozole
Verde con Pollo, and Enchiladas Gratinadas.
MOVE, REST, RECOVER: A
WORKBOOK: YOUR PRACTICAL
GUIDE TO BALANCING MIND
AND BODY
VeloPress
Erin Taylor
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Bingely TV Streaming
DEPT Q
Netflix Original
Netflix
Prior to watching Dept. Q, we were not
aware that it is an adaptation of Department
Q, a 10 book series originally. But within
the first few minutes, we were hooked
on this Danish crime thriller series where
Carl Morck (Matthew Goode) is a talented
policeman who works in his own way. Com-
ing off of an injury on the job, he
is given his own unit where he is
tasked with finding a Cold Case
to solve in the basement of the
police station with very minimal
resources. Over the course of the
episodes he puts together an interesting
4 person team who also
have their own way of solving the
abduction of a well known person
who has been missing for 4 years.
What's enjoyable about this series
that we hope will have an additional
season, is that you get to
see the process that each of the
characters go through to solve
the case as a team as well as individually.
We also get to know a
lot about the people in the life of
the victim and how they could be
involved or how they are able to
give clues that may not have been
examined thoroughly before.
THE BETTER SISTER
Prime Video Original
Prime Video
We really enjoyed the twists,
turns, and misdirects that took
place in The Better Sister which
takes place in The Hamptons and
in NYC. We get to see 2 sisters who
have an interesting connection
beyond being siblings and how
they have lived very different lives
when they have not been around
one another.
When life events turns both of
their worlds upside down, they
have to get over their grievances
and distrust with one another
and learn to be a team in order to
find out what happened to them
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and how they can continue to live
a new life that they have imagined
them for themselves.
THE BEAR
FX Originals
Hulu
The wait is over! S4 of The Bear takes
us back to Chicago over the course of
10 episodes of this final season of a
beloved series. Whether you binge it
all or spread it out all episodes can be
seen right now!
We have followed Carmy Berzatto
(Jeremy Allen White), his family, and
the team that has worked with him
since the beginning. We have seen
the sacrafices that they have made
personally and professionally, the
transition that has taken place in the
restaurant, and industry titans that
have made appearances in this show.
How will this all be tied up and what
more will we be able to learn about
this group that we have watched
since 2020? We're going to find out!
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