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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...
by Eric Wasnick
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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....
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...
by Eric Wasnick
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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....
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...
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...
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...
If you’re looking for a loft space with open views in Midtown West consider 320 Studios bordering Hell’s Kitchen in the Garment District. 320 Studios is on the 14th floor of a beautiful pre-war loft building on West 37th street. This 4,000 square foot venue with a 500 sq ft roof...
Upstairs opened this month at the Kimberly Hotel. Perhaps in keeping with the trends of rooftop venues these days, this space houses a retractable glass roof for inclement weather (think Glass Bar). The 3,000 square foot rooftop space can accommodate up to 200 guests for cocktail receptions...
by Eric Wasnick
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June 6, 2010
Last month, Plein Sud, a French-inspired restaurant opened up inside Tribeca’s Smyth Hotel. This spacious new bi-level eatery can accommodate up to 110 guests in the main dining room and 140 in the lounge. Executive Chef Ed Cotton (BLT Market), will be serving a variety of...
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