Posted on January 27th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Today, Apple announced the planned release of its latest revolutionary computing incarnation. The Apple iPad was unveiled at an exclusive event in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The new device looks similar to an iPhone, only significantly larger and more powerful than its smaller 3G counterpart. The 3G or Wi-Fi ready iPad [...]
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Posted on January 25th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Event Planning Contact info for 230 Fifth:
www.230-fifth.com
(212) 725-4300
Susie@230-fifth.com
230 Fifth offers “movie set” quality views of major NYC landmarks including the Empire State Building (of course), the Chrysler Building, NY Life Building, and the Met Life Building. While the views are spectacular, this 8,000 square foot restaurant, club, and lounge provides far more than just a [...]
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Posted on January 21st, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
The introduction of 92Y Tribeca in 2008, proved to be the perfect addition to the explosively expanding neighborhood of Tribeca. This venue capacious 12,500 sq foot size can meet your entire event planning needs accommodating anywhere from 10-500 guests. Below is a cross section of the space.
Cafe 92Y Tribeca:
This space can accommodate up to 70 [...]
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Posted on January 18th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Great Places’ Stephen Fried has just launched his first episode for beyondthedish.tv a cooking show that searches for “the origins of a dish.” In this new web show food loving, host Stephen Fried takes viewers behind the scenes exploring various dishes. Bon Appetit!
Eric Wasnick
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Eric@greatplacesdirectory.com
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Posted on January 16th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
After undergoing extensive renovations The Renaissance Hotel last year announced the opening of Andre at Opia Restaurant. Andre is an intimate dining space that can accommodate up to 400 people for private events. The recently expanded Opia offers event planners substantial flexibility. Some amenities include 3 balconies, Small and large dining rooms, a chef’s table, [...]
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Posted on January 16th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Pranna restaurant on Madison Avenue opened its doors in the fall of 2008 to much anticipation. This capacious venue provides event planners with a plethora of accommodation options for both small and large parties. Pranna can accommodate up to 1000 guests for a reception or as few as 20 guests for an intimate gathering. The [...]
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Posted on January 14th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
As previously reported, last year Evelyn Hill took over the concessions for the Statute of Liberty and Ellis Island. It appears that the benefits of Evelyn Hill’s new management are already paying off! According to Event Solutions Magazine, Evelyn Hill Inc. has secured the nomination as a finalist for the “Event Site of the Year” [...]
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Posted on January 11th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
While Wall St. may have been reeling from the financial collapse, the tourism industry fared relatively well last year. According to NYC.gov, the big apple was the top tourist attraction for 2009, a distinction not achieved since 1990. Over 45 million visitors explored the New York for ’09 compared with 44 million for Orlando and [...]
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Posted on January 10th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Venue Highlight
This Fall A Voce Columbus opened its doors to much anticipation within the event planning community. Given A Voce’s ideal location in the Time Warner Center, this new venue was certain to become a favorite for corporate clients. The space exudes a modern and sleek elegance featuring a candle-lit entry way and floor to [...]
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Posted on January 7th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Unfortunately, the New Year did not mark a fresh start for the legendary NYC venue Tavern on the Green. The famed but troubled New York landmark, which had its beginnings in the 1930’s, closed its doors on New Years Eve 2009. According to a New York Post article, Guernsey’s Auction House will sell off all [...]
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