Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
During difficult economic times the movie business and the liquor business both tend to prosper…. so why not combine them?? ReBar owner Jason Stephens took the initiative to mix liquor and film. This week, Stephens unveiled ‘ReRun‘ a 60-seat theater attached to his overwhelmingly successful American pub ReBar in DUMBO. This new theater space will [...]
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Posted on June 6th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Last month, Plein Sud, a French-inspired restaurant opened up inside Tribeca’s Smyth Hotel. This spacious new bi-level eatery can accommodate up to 110 guests in the main dining room and 140 in the lounge. Executive Chef Ed Cotton (BLT Market), will be serving a variety of Tartines including an 8-ounce Black Angus burger [...]
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Posted on March 1st, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Last November, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group opened Maialino restaurant located inside the Gramercy Park Hotel. Maialino, which means “little pig” in Italian, encapsulates a series of milestones for the Meyer Empire. Surprisingly, this new Roman trattoria is Union Square Hospitality’s first hotel restaurant. Maialino is also Meyer’s their very first Italian restaurant. Italian is [...]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Event Planner’s Snapshot:
Main Dining Room:
Capacity: 200 (seated)
The River Room:
Capacity: 50 (seated)
The Balcony:
Capacity: 70 (seated)
The Bar:
Capacity: 24 (seated)
The Patio:
Capacity 50 (outdoor, seated)
Total Capacity: 500
Event Contact:
Kathryn Grimes
Tel: 703.230.3474 x202
While markets will often reward innovators, in the restaurant business, going back to your culinary roots can often be the most viable option. Enter PassionFish, Passion Food Hospitality’s latest [...]
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Posted on February 21st, 2010 by Jennifer Valencia
If a client or planner can be flexible with the booking date, the menu choices, or the drink packages, most restaurants are still happy to customize a fitting dinner that still represents the quality that they have always been known for…
Private dining today is about as competitive as the Olympics. Similar to the trained skiers [...]
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Posted on February 10th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
Event Planner’s Cross-section for Robert:
Event Contact info: Annie Rauscher
Capacity: 135+ (9th Floor)
Restaurant Close-outs: Yes
Private Dining: Yes
Something Unique:
103″ Plasma Display
Event Spaces:
9th Floor (main dining area) &
7th Floor (for private events only)
Robert Restaurant Review:
The atmosphere and magic of a top-floor restaurant with skyline views can be quite tempting. Far too often vista-inspired eateries rely too heavily on [...]
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Posted on February 4th, 2010 by Eric Wasnick
This month, the Andaz Hotel located at 75 Wall St. opened its doors. Given the venue’s convenient location and amenities, this relaxing 253-room hotel was built for the stressed corporate executive. The hotel has everything needed to both conduct business and unwind. Amenities include a bar, restaurant, lounge, and spa. For simplicity sake, the bar [...]
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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 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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