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by Eric Wasnick / 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,...
by Eric Wasnick / 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...
by Eric Wasnick / July 26, 2011
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...
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 / 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 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...