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by Eric Wasnick / June 17, 2011
Last month, Bohemian National Hall, the Czech and Slovak cultural center on the UES, opened Hospoda restaurant.  Hospoda, which means 'beer hall', will serve up contemporary Czech food and drink including fried cheese, pork bellies, and (of course) the popular brew Pilsner Urquell.  The...
by Eric Wasnick / May 4, 2011
South American cuisine and specifically, Peruvian ceveche appears to be the hottest new culinary trend in NY.  The Nuela restaurant team is fully prepared to meet the (seemingly) insatiable demand for fine Latin food with a menu crafted by head chef Adam Schop and a drink selection by world...
by Eric Wasnick / April 27, 2011
The Spring weather has (finally) arrived!  Time to look ahead at some of the hottest new venues opening in May & June. ►Harbour View Loft - Opening June 2011 This two story loft space located in DUMBO boasts beautiful views of Manhattan, the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge....
by Eric Wasnick / April 26, 2011
The 670 room Yotel Times Square is slated to open this June in Midtown West.  The new hotel will house several meeting rooms, a restaurant, a lounge, and a bar. Below is a sneak preview of the hotel which showcases the locale's high-tech amenities including "check-in kiosks" and a...
by Eric Wasnick / April 12, 2011
Over the past few years "green" venues have become all the rage.  For example, Brooklyn Bowl, proudly flaunts their environmental prowess marketing themselves as the very first LEED complaint bowling alley.  With many spaces advertising their environmental sensitivity, it...
by Eric Wasnick / March 24, 2011
Tribeca Rooftop Address: 2 Desbrosses Street New York, NY 10013 Contact: 212.625.2506 This unique 30,000 sq ft rooftop venue is located on top of a 1920's vintage printing press building.  The space, which can accomodatee up to 700 guests, offers magnificant views of of the Hudson River....
by Eric Wasnick / March 16, 2011
This month Sam Talbot's Imperial No. 9 debuted at the SoHo Mondrian Hotel.  The new 150-seat sustainable seafood eatery features an indoor/outdoor bar and a unique "Green House" dining space (pictured above).  The Green House is ideal for larger gatherings and receptions. ...
by Eric Wasnick / March 15, 2011
This month, Caesar's Palace Las Vegas and the Nobu Hospitality LLC unveiled plans for a Nobu branded hotel tower.  The star studded announcment event included chief partners Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa.  Under the new arrangement, Caesars' Centurion Tower will be completely...
by Eric Wasnick / March 10, 2011
Spring is rapidly approaching, so why not 'dream' about an upcoming venue with a rooftop pool & lounge?  Vikram Chatwal's 315-room Dream Hotel is now slated to open early summer 2011 according to a recent press release.  In keeping with the hotel's artsy environs, each room will have...
by Eric Wasnick / March 6, 2011
This month the newly opened Mondrian SoHo Hotel debuted Imperial No. Nine a 150-seat sustainable seafood restaurant by chef Sam Talbot.  Imperial No. Nine's unique restaurant space, features an indoor/outdoor bar and a unique "Green House" dining room (pictured above).  Note...