Hill Country purveyor Marc Glosserman is slated to foray into the world of barbecue chicken this summer with the opening of Hill Country Chicken in Flatiron. This new 2,700 sq ft bi-level restaurant will serve two varieties of fried chicken as well as other southern delicacies. Hill Country Chicken was originally scheduled to open in the [...]
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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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Today, Patina Restaurant Group announced plans to open an eatery at Lincoln Square. The new venue aptly titled ‘Lincoln’ will serve contemporary Italian cuisine. The restaurant is a marvel in modern architecture. The space, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, is scant on sheetrock. Instead, the designers opted for a sleek all glass structure that [...]
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About the Restaurant…
Just in time for spring, The Mark Hotel finally opened its restaurant and bar. The Mark Restaurant will offer New American cuisine. The menu features a raw bar which includes oysters on the half shell, clams, and stone claws. Other options include various pasta dishes and fish dishes. The Mark Restaurant has [...]
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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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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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This week the Wall Street Journal ran an article regarding the acoustics of modern restaurants. Katy McLaughlin discusses how decor trends within modern restaurants contributor to higher noise levels. For example, most new restaurants do not install carpets, instead opting for the fresher and sleeker look of a hardwood floor. Other modern acoustic follies include [...]
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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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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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Chef-Owner Rafik Bouzgarrou has reopened his closed tapas/wine bar Absinthe. The new French bistro appropriately called Lautrec Bistro will focus on larger full-course meals instead of dishes of the “tapas” persuasion. Choices will include lamb merguez sausage and beet salad with crispy goat cheese, as well as chicken tagine. Other options include [...]
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