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NY's Bohemian National Hall Opens Hospoda Restaurant
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...
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Latin Craze Hits Flatiron!
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...
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May & June Venue Openings NYC
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....
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A Virtual View of Yotel Times Square. Is This Future of Hospitality?
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...
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Philadelphia Convention Center Grand Opening Slated for June 2011
by Eric Wasnick / April 7, 2011
After a lengthy 5-year, $700-million dollar renovation and expansion (largest project ever undertaken by PA Commonwealth), the Philadelphia Convention Center (PCC) is slated for a grand opening in June.  The new LEED-green certified Philadelphia Convention Center boasts over 2.3 million...
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Some Great Spaces with Outdoor Places
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....
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Meeting in the Heart of Midtown - Setai 5th Avenue
by Eric Wasnick / February 28, 2011
 Amidst the hustle and bustle of Midtown, Setai 5th Avenue seamlessly combines convenience of location and atmosphere for meetings and events. The 60-story Hotel & Condominium houses two meetings spaces on the 3rd floor, The Salon and The Boardroom. The Salon The Salon space, which...
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New Event Spaces, Museums, and Conference Centers 2011
by Eric Wasnick / February 6, 2011
New York Event Spaces 2011 ►Film Society of Lincoln Center - Opening June 2011 The spring opening of Lincoln Centers' Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center is part of Lincoln's 3-phase development plan.  This new space will include a cafe, two screening rooms, and a public theater. ►Museum for...
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Hot New Restaurant - The Ember Room
by Eric Wasnick / February 3, 2011
Last week, Todd English and his partners with The Chance Restaurant Group, opened Ember Room a trendy 140-seat restaurant in NY's Theatre District.  In keeping with English's innovative style, the decor circumvents the banal, featuring 3,000 + golden bells suspended from the ceiling (pictured...
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2011 Hotel Openings Los Angeles & Miami
by Eric Wasnick / January 20, 2011
Los Angeles Hotel Openings ►Hotel Belair - (re-opening Summer 2011) Following a 22 month renovation and restoration, the Hotel Belair is scheduled to reopen July 2011.  The 12 acre oasis of luxury will house a total of 103 rooms/suites featuring open views, outdoor fireplaces, spacious decks...
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