Archive for the ‘Event Spaces’ Category
January 30, 2009
It's safe to say that the Lower East Side just got a dose of hipster luxe with the opening of Jason Pomeranc's newest hotel,
Thompson LES. While
Above Allen, the hotel's private terrace bar (fondly called AA by those in-the-know) might not officially open until sometime in March, guests of
The Supper Club were given a sneak preview of the chic rooftop lounge at a cocktail ...
December 17, 2008
The late 1990s ushered in the unlikely combo of haute cocktails and comfort food, and
Cafeteria restaurant was the place to see and be seen while noshing on mac ‘n cheese. And while culinary fads often fluctuate by the week, this one has stayed put. Now New York’s beautiful people have found a new home at
Delicatessen, Cafeteria’s recently-opened pseudo step-sister. Indeed, ...
November 18, 2008
Just because the warm weather has fled doesn't mean that al fresco dining is gone, too. Well, at least not entirely.
Tucked in the back of chef Anita Lo's West Village restaurant,
bar Q, is a striking, enclosed atrium designed by Hiromi Tsuruta that seats up to 40 diners. Lo (of acclaimed Michelin-starred
Annisa) has long been known for fusing Asian and ...
October 8, 2008
AvroKO, the innovative design team of
Adam Farmerie,
Kristina O’Neal,
William Harris and
Greg Bradshaw, are known as the brains behind the gorgeous designs of many of the city’s top restaurants, including The Stanton Social, Quality Meats, and The E.U
., not to mention
Public, which they own along with partner Dan Rafalin. Now they’ve done it again ...
September 30, 2008
Chinatown is no longer just a destination for dim sum and designer knock-offs.
In fact, it's becoming a bona fide nightlife mecca, due in large part to
Apothéke, the recently opened boîte from esteemed mixologist
Albert Trummer and brother-sister duo
Heather and
Christopher Tierney.
Inspired by ancient apothecary traditions, the bar menu is divided into nine categories of drinks including ones to promote health and ...
September 23, 2008
When
Deborah Williamson and
Bryan Calvert, owners of the successful events and catering company
Williamson Calvert, decided to expand their horizons and open a restaurant, they opted for something a little bit closer to home.
Literally.
James, the eatery the husband-wife duo opened this past summer, is located in the same building as their Prospect Heights apartment. Talk ...
September 7, 2008
It certainly felt like boys night out at the
Explorers Club on Wednesday evening. TUMI''s Creative Director
David Chu was joined by
Dennis Paul, Euan Rellie and
Richard Wiese, the youngest president in the Explorer's Club 100-year history (who impressively cross-country skied to the North Pole), to celebrate the launch of TUMI's T-Tech Collection and Abercrombie & Kent's new program, "Extreme Adventures."
The city's most prominent explorers, world ...
August 20, 2008
As with most industries, being a true insider means that you have some pretty connected friends on speed dial. When it comes to the world of events, that person is
Karrie Goldberg, who has created a name for herself as the go-to-girl for those looking for the best venues in the city.
Now she has expanded her services with
The Kagency ...
August 11, 2008
"What's in a name?" Shakespeare once asked.
Sam Martinez and
Jeff Mancini, the owners of recently-opened
Elizabeth, would say everything. Their restaurant, located in the former Rialto space in NoLIta evokes the charm of its predecessor (also owned by Martinez), but was designed to better reflect the vibrant atmosphere of the eponymous street it inhabits.
"The concept is a modern take on a classic English Gentleman's Club," ...
July 8, 2008
Next time you're out dining and you reach for the wine list, you may want to think again and opt for a beer. That's right, beer. Many foods are actually overpowered by wines while beers and ales possess the subtleness required for marrying food and drink.
Spitzer's Corner, a European-influenced gastropub located at the corner of Rivington Street and Ludlow Street on The Lower East ...
March 26, 2008
Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it. Napoleon may have been referring to war, but the same may be said of love.
Emmanuelle Chiche, Managing Director of the
Bubble Lounge, has observed many romances begin over a glass of champagne. First dates, anniversaries and engagement parties (and, sadly, even a few break-ups) have taken place at the iconic restaurant lounge in downtown ...
March 20, 2008
In Lebanon, the word
ilili means "tell me" in Arabic and this new Mediterranean restaurant in the Flatiron district is definitely worth talking about.
Chef/owner
Philippe Massoud was certainly following the motto of "Go big or go home" not only in creating the cavernous, sumptuously designed space (which seats over 300), but also in the cooking, elevating what was previously considered street food to new heights. Sure you’ll find classic ...
March 12, 2008
Wine may be one thing that improves with age, but
Bar Boulud (1900 Broadway, 212-595-0303), chef
Daniel Boulud’s new wine bar and bistro, is already a winner at two months old.
The restaurant’s wine list is every oenophile’s dream, and even the sleek décor was designed with Bacchus’ beverage in mind: the main dining room’s ceiling is vaulted like a cellar and the walls are adorned with photographs of ...
February 15, 2008
Once an antique store on a quiet cobblestone street,
Il Buco (47 Bond Street, 212-533-1932) has evolved into one of New York's most treasured restaurants. Revered for its rustic Mediterranean cuisine, outstanding wine list and wonderful hospitality, Il Buco is an enduring favorite among notable chefs and restaurateurs including
Alain Ducasse and Le Bernardin's
Eric Ripert who have both been known ...
January 23, 2008
Calling all foodies, oenophiles and cocktail connoisseurs...the
Astor Center is your new culinary playground. At the recent launch party,
Baltz & Company wrangled some of the top chefs and hottest mixologists in town to prepare a wide array of savory appetizers and original drinks.
Guests including downtown restaurateur
David Rabin (Lotus and Los Dados), food columnist
Danyelle Freeman (aka
Restaurant Girl) and cocktail genius ...
January 8, 2008
Soul food nightly. That's the mantra of
Tillman's, a sultry spot on West 26th street that evokes the old world charm of Harlem jazz lounges and underground speakeasies from the 1920's and 1930's. You can almost feel the spirit of music legends
Billie Holiday,
Miles Davis and
John Coltrane nestled in the cozy alcoves of the space.
Created by owner and nightlife impresario
Lesly Bernard (of ...
November 30, 2007
Either you've been given the last minute task of organizing the office holiday party or you're hosting an impromptu end-of-year bash for friends. Whatever the reason, it's getting tough to find a suitable venue with availability. To guide you in the right direction, here are 3 unique private rooms that can still squeeze you in. Call now!
The VIP Gallery at Amalia (204 West 55th Street)
Amalia ...
November 9, 2007
Monday might just become your favorite day of the week once you visit this hidden wine bar adjacent to
PUBLIC restaurant in Nolita. With over 60 high-end wines from around the world that can be ordered by the glass or bottle,
The Monday Room, can please both the serious oenophile or enthusiastic wine novice. Custom wine flights can be created with 2, 3 or ...
October 26, 2007
When it comes to dinner parties, we learned long ago that the most important element can be found not on the table, but on the chairs.
Tamsin Lonsdale, Founder of
The Supper Club, couldn't agree more. For her, hosting a brilliant event is all about having the right mix of guests. On Tuesday night at the launch party (sponsored by Eos Airlines and Moet Hennessy USA) for ...
September 4, 2007
Hidden behind a bustling floral shop lies a secret garden.
I’m sure if you ask owner and floral designer
Olivier Giugni about it, he would tell you that it was
enchantée. His lush garden has been artfully landscaped with an original mix of trees and plants including wax privet topiaries, Japanese stewartia, Japanese Maple (Lace leaf green), morning glories, asparagus ferns, different varieties of jasmine and even pineapples. Born ...
June 22, 2007
If you were a girl growing up in the 80's, you were most definitely a fan of
Duran Duran. In my group of friends, you were either madly in love with lead singer
Simon Le Bon or bassist
John Taylor.
Given my longtime "appreciation" for the band, I could hardly pass up an invitation to meet them at a private party (organized by Epic ...
May 18, 2007
Movie night with friends sounds like a pretty simple party to plan. Rent flick. Buy popcorn. Gather friends.
It's another story if you are advertising executive turned filmmaker
Eddie Shieh. Fresh off the festival circuit (screening at over 20 international festivals and counting), Shieh began fielding requests from friends who wanted to watch his debut short film, "
No Menus Please," a drama/comedy about ...
April 27, 2007
It's your birthday and you want to celebrate with 50 of your closest friends. Rolling up to a nightclub is out of the question, even if you are "friends with the owner."
If you feel like throwing a big birthday bash, you are better off finding a venue that can give you an exclusive area to entertain your guests. Here are two venues that are cool without the attitude ...
March 27, 2007
We're gonna party like it's your birthday. The only question is.......
where?
Over the years, I have been bombarded with inquiries about every kind of event planning issue. Hands down, the number one request is about birthdays.
In New York, planning this celebration can be trickier than you think so each month I will give you a few of my top recommendations for different types of birthday bashes - ...
