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by Eric Wasnick
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November 18, 2011
This fall, the ‘21’ Club unveiled Bar ‘21’ a renovated 10-seat bar and lounge on the ground floor of the historic Prohibition-era speakeasy. The new bar space exudes a warm sophisticated ambiance with antique pine paneling, a damask floral patterned carpet, and earth-...
Looking to plan an event at a spooky 19th century townhouse?? Look no further than the Merchant House Museum in Greenwich Village, one of NYC’s most preserved (and haunted) single-family residences. The museum’s history is both unique and intriguing.
In 1835 the Tredwells, a wealthy...
by Eric Wasnick
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September 13, 2011
Sentry Centers 810 Seventh Avenue
This week, Sentry Centers opened it's newest 12,000 square foot expansion space featuring 11 different private event suites. Sentry's new event facilities, located on the 22nd and 23rd floor of a midtown high-rise, offers great views of Times Square,...
Indie Food & Wine Cafe at the new Lincoln Center Cinemas is slated to open September 12th according to Grub Street. The new 45 seat cafe will be run by restauranteur James Denton ('inoteco, Corsino, Betto, 'ino). This latest addition is part of Lincoln Center's 3 phase 16 acre...
by Eric Wasnick
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August 8, 2011
Even a partial renovation of any restaurant space can be an enormous undertaking. What about a NYC restaurant with over 32 tons of limestone from Versailles, a hand carved fireplace, and a 19th century inspired oak and walnut floors? Enter Bouley Restaurant in downtown Tribeca, which has just...
Those looking for a Manhattan venue with a classic appearance and a multicultural flair need look no further! Since a renovation and restoration in 2006, Harlem Stages’ Gatehouse space has served as a beautiful performing arts venue in Harlem. The Gatehouse, formerly a 19th century water...
Last week, Stephen STARR Events officially announced an exclusive partnership with the New-York Historical Society (N-YHS). Stephen STARR Events kicked off the announcement last Tuesday with a preview reception held in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History at N-YHS...
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
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May 16, 2011
Great Places has entered into a partnership with Videographer and Director David Christopher Lee from Destination Luxury to create 1 minute hi quality videos for our clients. This digital asset will then be used in all clients communications, so that they can showcase their venue in an elegant...
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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