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THE BIZBASH GUIDE TO QUICK TRIPS
Compiled by Francine Cohen, Alana Klein, Jane
L. Levere, Anna Sekula, and Kai Alexis Smith
Our pick of 200 venues in Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island, and Upstate New York,
for meetings, entertaining, and events.
Note: We have not included the venues included
in our last issue’s guides to Hamptons-area
venues and golf clubs.
Congress Hall, a conference center in Cape May, New Jersey.
CONNECTICUT
CONFERENCE & CONVENTION
CENTERS
PHOTOS: BILL HORIN (CONGRESS HALL), COURTESY OF BRULEE, GEORGE THOMPSON (PARAMOUNT CENTER), COURTESY OF THE DELAMAR HOTEL (L’ESCALE), NANCY GOLD (TARRYTOWN HOUSE ESTATE)
Tarrytown House Estate and Conference
Center in Tarrytown, New York.
CONNECTICUT EXPO CENTER
This is Connecticut’s largest exhibition facility, located 15
miles from Bradley International Airport and two hours from
both New York and Boston. It has an 88,000-square-foot
exhibition hall and two 1,287-square-foot meeting rooms for
groups of 187, as well as on-site parking for 2,000. (265
Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, Conn., 860.493.1300)
DOLCE HERITAGE
A conference resort 70 miles from New York, Dolce Heritage
is located in historic Southbury. In addition to sports facilities
and 163 guest rooms, the hotel also has 25 dedicated meeting rooms that can hold as many as 225 people. The
Constitution Room, one of the few tiered amphitheaters in
the state, has professional sound and lighting capabilities,
and rear-screen projection. (522 Heritage Road, Southbury,
Conn., 203.264.8200)
DOLCE NORWALK CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP &
INNOVATION
This property, situated on 66 acres, offers 21,200 square feet
of meeting space and 120 guest rooms. Facilities include a
220-seat ballroom, an amphitheater, eight large meeting
rooms, and 18 breakout rooms. The largest room seats 150
classroom-style or 250 theater-style. Amenities include Wi-Fi
Internet access, a business center, and full audiovisual capabilities. (32 Weed Ave., Norwalk, Conn., 203.852.7300)
PORT 'N STARBOARD CONFERENCE CENTER
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, this meeting and banquet facility offers indoor spaces and outdoor areas. Rooms
include the 1,500-square-foot Nautilus space that seats 100,
the 2,500-square-foot Pilot House that seats 200, and a 15seat conference room. The outdoor Picnic pavilion has 7,500
square feet of space and seats 1,400 or holds 700 for receptions. And an 8,000-square-foot banquet space seats 1,652.
(Ocean Beach Park, 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, Conn.,
860.447.3031)
EVENT SPACE
THE LYMAN ORCHARDS AND HOMESTEAD
Owned since 1741 by the Lyman family, the family home—
the Homestead—and grounds are available for events. It
holds groups of 80, while tents for 300 can be set up either
at the Homestead or between two golf courses. In the fall, a
maze is cut in the cornfields; this can be used for teambuilding exercises, as can the groves of fruit trees. (Route 157,
Middlefield, Conn., 860.349.6029)
HOTELS, INNS & CASINOS
Brulee, a restaurant and lounge in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
L’escale, the in-house restaurant of the Delamar Hotel in
Greenwich, Connecticut.
The Paramount Center for the Arts, a restored theater in Purchase,
New York.
CANDLEWOOD INN
This newly renovated lakeside retreat can handle events for
as many as 300 guests. Featuring an outdoor area for receptions, dining facilities, bar service overlooking Candlewood
Lake, and a spacious suite, the inn offers its spaces for corporate events as well as private affairs. (506 Candlewood Lake
Road, Brookfield, Conn., 203.775.4517)
DELAMAR HOTEL
This luxury 83-room hotel has its own 600-foot marina and
was named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s 80 best new hotels
in 2003. The three spaces available for meetings are a 2,000square-foot banquet room, a mahogany-paneled 420square-foot boardroom, and the 730-square-foot Clifton
Room. The Delamar can also arrange events on boats and
yachts in the area. (500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, Conn.,
203.661.9800)
ETHAN ALLEN HOTEL
Halfway between New York and Hartford, this hotel is decorated with Ethan Allen furniture, creating a comfortable,
homelike atmosphere. The 15,000 square feet of function
space includes a 3,770-square-foot ballroom for 450 and a
2,584-square foot ballroom for 300, which can be combined.
The Essex Court—encompassing the conservatory with
access to an outdoor patio and gazebo with a garden—is
also available. (21 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, Conn.,
203.744.1776)
FOXWOODS RESORT & CASINO
Foxwoods has a variety of conference spaces including six
casinos and entertainment complexes, a 25,228-square-foot
grand ballroom that can be divided into five sections, and
another level with three function rooms. At another hotel on
the property, the Great Cedar Hotel, the Sunset Ballroom
holds 950 for receptions. (39 Norwich Westerly Road,
Mashantucket, Conn., 800.488.7777)
HOMESTEAD INN
Less than 40 minutes from downtown Manhattan, the inn has
18 beautifully decorated rooms and suites as well as a French
restaurant, Thomas Henkelmann. The inn has a 1,000-squarefoot boardroom (with an antechamber and outdoor verandahs) that holds 20—a minimum five-guest room reservation
is required to book it. The restaurant has two private dining
rooms, one seating 14 and another seating 30. (420 Field
Point Road, Greenwich, Conn., 203.869.7500)
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HYATT REGENCY GREENWICH
Located in Old Greenwich, this hotel has a wide assortment
of venues for groups, ranging from a 9,600-square-foot ballroom that holds 1,200 for a reception or 100 exhibition
booths; the adjacent, 2,000-square-foot Sun Court outdoor
patio; 29 meeting rooms with high-tech equipment; the
Round Hill Room, a 100-seat amphitheater; and the Courtyard
Pavilion, a tented area ideal for outdoor events. (1800 East
Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich, Conn., 203.637.1234)
INN AT LONGSHORE
Formerly a private estate and then an exclusive country club,
the inn, which is now open to the public for corporate and
private events, features an 18-hole golf course, 12 guest
rooms, and spectacular views of Long Island Sound. The inn
has 7,000 square feet of flexible space, plus the great lawn
where guests can play badminton or croquet. The ballroom
seats 340 guests with a dance floor or 380 without dancing.
Smaller meetings and dinners can be had in the drawing
room, which overlooks the putting green. (260 South Compo
Road, Westport, Conn., 203.226.3316)
THE INN AT MYSTIC
This inn, situated on 15 hilly acres overlooking Mystic Harbor
and the Long Island Sound, offers 67 luxury rooms and three
meeting rooms: the 40-seat drawing room, the 10-seat
boardroom, and the 15-seat break room. The inn, which
dates back to 1906, connects to a tent that hosts as many as
225 for banquets. The in-house Flood Tide restaurant seats 60
in its upper dining room and 30 in a lower-level dining room.
(Junction of Routes 1 & 7, Mystic, Conn., 860.536.9604)
INN AT NATIONAL HALL
An hour outside Manhattan by car, the Inn at National Hall
was made into a mansion-style hotel in 1993 and has stenciling and wall murals throughout. A 16-seat boardroom with
an antique crystal chandelier and plush chairs is available.
The 16 guest rooms each have unique looks. (2 Post Road
West, Westport, Conn., 203.221.1351)
MOHEGAN SUN
Built in 1996, the 34-story Mohegan Sun has 1,200 guest
rooms and three event venues, including a 10,000-seat arena
and the 350-seat Wolf Den. There’s also the 40,000-squarefoot Uncas Ballroom and the Mohegan Ballroom, which
holds 2,800 for receptions or seats 3,000 theater-style. (1
Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn., 860.862.8970)
MYSTIC MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA
In the southern Connecticut county of Mystic, this property
has 285 guest rooms and more than 20,000 square feet of
meeting space. Facilities include a 10,320-square-foot ballroom that seats 1,200, a 5,066-square-foot ballroom which
seats 660, seven conference rooms, a boardroom, and
numerous breakout rooms. Audiovisual production, catering,
and other business services are available. (625 North Road,
Groton, Conn., 860.446.2600)
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
BRUCE MUSEUM
This art and science museum offers its galleries for rental
both before the museum opens at 10 AM and after it closes
at 5 PM. The lecture gallery seats 80 or holds 125 for a presentation or reception. The entire gallery floor, including all art
and science galleries, holds a total of 250. The rental fee
includes museum guards, custodians, and use of the
museum’s chairs, tables, audiovisual equipment, and
Steinway piano. (1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Conn.,
203.869.0376)
MARITIME AQUARIUM
This splashy event space features a 337-seat IMAX theater,
ideal for hosting multimedia presentations, lectures, or private screenings of the aquarium’s films. Smaller groups (of
less than 100) can utilize the aquarium’s meeting rooms,
which also feature audiovisual equipment. A banquet room
seats 400 or holds 1,000 for receptions. Catering for all
events is provided by CulinArt. (10 North Water St., Norwalk,
Conn., 203.852.0700)
MATTATUCK MUSEUM
Established in the early 20th century, the Mattatuck is located
in downtown Waterbury in a building renovated by
renowned architect Cesar Pelli. Its facilities include the
Munger Room and Courtyard, seating 50 for dinner or holding 75 for receptions; three art galleries; and a performing
arts center, seating 180 for dinner or 200 for a performance.
(21 Church St., Waterbury, Conn., 203.597.9527)
TIMEXPO
The museum of the Timex watch company, Timexpo’s
exhibits trace the watchmaker’s history from the 1850’s to
today and also explain the explorations of Thor Heyerdahl,
who was funded by Timex’s owner. The entire museum—
which holds 500—can be rented, as can a 950-square-foot
conference room which has audiovisual equipment and seats
80 people. (175 Union St., Brass Mill Commons Mall,
Waterbury, Conn., 203.755.8463)
WADSWORTH ATHENAEUM
Founded in 1842, this highly regarded Hartford institution is
the oldest public art museum in the United States. Among
the spaces available for events are the first floor, holding 326
for seated dinners or 800 for receptions; the Morgan Great
Hall, holding 200 for receptions or 133 seated; and the Avery
Court, holding 350 for receptions or seats 233. Restaurant
Associates provides the catering. (600 Main St., Hartford,
Conn., 860.278.2670)
YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART
The final building designed by renowned architect Louis
Kahn, the museum houses the largest and most comprehensive British art collection outside the United Kingdom. The
entrance court holds receptions of 75, the library court seats
75 or holds 200 for a reception, and the lecture hall seats
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200. A minimum donation of $25,000 to the museum is
required for event rentals. (1080 Chapel St., New Haven,
Conn., 203.432.2800)
RESORTS, RETREATS & SPAS
SAYBROOK POINT INN AND SPA
This inn and spa has 80 luxury guest rooms and suites, many
of which feature water views, working fireplaces, and balconies. Saybrook Point Inn’s grand ballroom seats 240 without a dance floor or 210 with one; it holds 300 for receptions.
There are several meeting rooms available—the marina room
seats 40. (2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook, Conn., 800.243.0212)
THE SPA AT NORWICH INN
Built in 1929 in the Georgian colonial style, the spa was purchased by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in 1994,
which subsequently doubled the size of the spa in a $15 million renovation. The 2,556-square-foot ballroom holds 250
guests; the Hunt Room 150, the Cottage 50, the conservatory 75, and the boardroom, Thames Room, and Garden
Patio 30 each. (607 West Thames St., Norwich, Conn.,
800.275.4772)
WATER’S EDGE RESORT AND SPA
This hotel on 20 acres of beachfront property overlooking
Long Island Sound has 169 guest rooms, a spa, and 12 meeting rooms for groups of 350, all with high-speed Internet
access. Activities that can be arranged include a New
England shoreline dinner followed by a bonfire on the private beach, kayak races, a scavenger hunt, and other teambuilding exercises. (1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook,
Conn., 860.399.5901)
201 Supper Club, a restaurant in Englewood, New Jersey.
England decor. (194 Perry Ave., Norwalk, Conn.,
203.847.4558)
RESTAURANTS, BARS & CLUBS
SPLASH RESTAURANT
GAIA RESTAURANT
Nestled in the corner of the Inn at Longshore, this waterfront
This inventive French restaurant, housed in what was once a restaurant, part of the De Caro Restaurant Group, serves
bank, is divided into four areas: the bar and lounge, the main Asian-accented American cuisine. The restaurant can seat
floor, and two second-floor mezzanine levels seating 50 and approximately 240 guests for events taking place from May
35 guests, respectively. The main floor seats 140 or holds 1 to October 31, when the deck is open. At other times, the
225 for a reception. The restaurant prides itself on its use of restaurant seats 150. The main dining room is available for
local products and produce. (253
lunch and dinner functions and the
Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, Conn.,
restaurant’s private room overlooking
203.661.3443)
the Longshore Golf Course holds 65
L’ESCALE RESTAURANT
guests seated or 85 for receptions.
This restaurant, which features Provençal
(260 Compo Road South, Westport,
cuisine, provides private dining for 300
Conn., 203.454.7798)
guests as well as an extensive outdoor
STONEHENGE INN AND
LEIGH-ANN BINGHAM is
terrace along the Greenwich harbor. Live
RESTAURANT
the manager of event marketing
music is played during the week and a DJ
This New England country inn offers 16
for Reebok.
spins on Saturdays. L’escale also offers a
guest rooms (four of which are suites)
corporate boardroom in the adjacent
with luxury bedding and elegant furVENUE “We hosted our
Delamar Hotel, a luxury 83-room waternishings, as well as three meeting
front hotel. (500 Steamboat Road,
spaces—a dining room with picture
launch of Miri Ben Ari’s video
Greenwich, Conn., 203.661.4600)
windows overlooking a pond and terand the ‘I am what I am’
THE LOFT
race, a terrace room, and a private cluadvertisement at Cielo (18
This loftlike space in Fairfield County,
broom. Its restaurant specializes in
Little West 12th St.,
open since 1997, has 1,800 square feet
French Continental cuisine. The inn can
divided between two levels. It features
accommodate meetings for as many as
212.645.5700), [which] was a
exposed brick walls, a winding wrought130 guests. (35 Stonehenge Road,
terrific spot for us—the right
iron staircase, and an open facade during
Ridgefield, Conn., 203.438.6511)
sound, the right vibe, the right
the warmer months. The upstairs space
location. Working with [their
holds 50 or the entire space holds 200.
SPORTS VENUES
Catering can be provided by Match
LIME ROCK PARK
director of marketing and sperestaurant. (97 Washington St., South
Celebrating its 50th anniversary next
cial events] Karrie Golbert
Norwalk, Conn., 203.838.6555)
year, the 325-acre Lime Rock Park is
was an added benefit. She
MATCH RESTAURANT
famous for having hosted almost every
helped us out at every step
Located in southern Connecticut’s hisgreat racecar driver, car, and series. It
toric South Norwalk district, this popular
has infield and outfield chalets, each
along the way—with the plan1,800-square-foot, 90-seat restaurant
holding 100, while tents can be set up
ning, the budget, the install.”
opened in 1999. It is known for its clean
in the hospitality village area, the
and modern interior of polished concrete
Point, and the Outfield Overlook. (497
CECELIA PAGLIA is the
floors and stainless steel accents conLime Rock Road, Lakeville, Conn.,
global director of event marketing
trasted by exposed brick walls and warm
800.723.3577)
for Reebok.
wood tones. On the menu is innovative
American cuisine from Matthew Storch, a
VINEYARDS & WINERIES
AUDIOVISUAL
protégé of Todd English. The space
HERITAGE TRAIL VINEYARDS
holds 120 for receptions and can be
Amid 38 rolling acres, this family-run
PRODUCTION “Siam
booked for private events. (98
winery hosts small private events (seatProduction’s (212.769.4441)
Washington St., South Norwalk, Conn.,
ing 50) in its historic 18th-century
Dave Campanile and [his]
203.852.1098)
house. Heritage Trail Vineyards also
team have worked on projects
MOR NIGHTLIFE
offers tours of the winemaking areas or
Mor is a Stamford nightclub with 10,000
for Reebok for over 10 years— allows guests to tour the vineyards
square feet on two levels. The space feaindependently. Estate-grown wines
from smaller, high-level board
tures hardwood floors, soaring ceilings,
include Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay,
meetings to full-blown parties
and two private rooms that overlook the
and French-American hybrids such as
and events. Siam always
main floor—each holds 80 for receptions.
Vignoles and Cayuga White. OnSimple white furnishings with clean lines
premise catering is not provided. (291
comes through, always providtake on the hues of the brightly colored
North Burnham Hwy., Lisbon, Conn.,
ing the best equipment and
lights throughout. (129 Atlantic Ave.,
860.376.0659)
phenomenal staff, and they
Stamford, Conn., 203.357.7755)
JONATHAN EDWARDS
produce under enormous
POLYTECHNIC CLUB
WINERY
On the 20th floor of an office building is
This 48-acre winery has an elegant tastpressure but never look like
this French restaurant, boasting views of
ing room, with a wine bar and a stone
they feel it.”
the Connecticut River and decorated with
fireplace, and a loft gallery that showantiques and art. The 115-seat main dining room holds 160 cases work from local artists. Groups of more than 10 require
for buffets or 300 for cocktails; the Brainerd Room seats 45, a reservation for tours. The tasting room is available after 5
while the Blake, Corson, Gardner, and Allen rooms hold 18 PM for receptions of 75, and the rear patio (connected by
guests apiece. The fifth-floor dining facility seats 300 or holds French doors) holds 60. (74 Chester Maine Road, North
500 for a buffet and dance floor. (1 State St., 20th Floor, Stonington, Conn., 860.535.0202)
Hartford, Conn., 860.722.5161)
STONINGTON VINEYARDS
SILVERMINE TAVERN
Established in 1987, this 58-acre property is open year-round
Nestled along the banks of the Silvermine River, this tavern, with 30-minute walking tours of the winery. The vineyard can
which includes a restaurant and inn, can host as many as be toured in May through October. Stonington Vineyards
200. A dance floor is available. The Tavern restaurant serves also offers gardens with a gazebo, an indoor art gallery that
up New England cuisine and offers a champagne brunch seats 55 or holds 70 for receptions, and tastings for groups
buffet on Sundays. The inn features 11 individually deco- of 10 or more. (523 Taugwonk Road, P.O. Box 463,
rated guest rooms, each with antique furnishings and New Stonington, Conn., 860.535.1222)
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YACHT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
Yacht Services International has sailboats and 35 yachts available to service the New York and New Jersey area. The company’s largest yacht, Majesty, holds 1,200 for receptions and
features a glass-enclosed elevator. The 170-foot-long Lady
Windridge works for large corporate events. The yacht can
hold 250 and is available from June to September. (P.O. Box
703, Green Brook, N.J., 732.752.1463)
CENTERS
ASBURY PARK CONVENTION HALL AND
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Located on the Asbury Park boardwalk looking out on to the
Atlantic Ocean are these two landmarks (connected by the
grand arcade) that can be rented for performances, conventions, conferences, corporate functions, and sporting events.
Opened in July 1930, the theater seats 1,600 while the hall
holds a maximum of 3,600. (Ocean Ave., between Fifth and
Sunset Aves., Asbury Park, N.J., 732.774.1143)
CHAUNCEY CONFERENCE CENTER
This conference center sits on 370 wooded acres between
Philadelphia and New York City and offers 100 guest rooms,
22 fully equipped meeting rooms (the largest seats 200), and
outdoor patios and decks. Chauncey’s Laurie House, formerly a hunting club, is now a self-contained meeting space
that seats 16 people and has six guest rooms and suites.
(Rosedale Road, Princeton, N.J., 609.921.3600)
CONFERENCE CENTER AT MERCER
This 38,000-square-foot center is surrounded by 292 acres of
woodland on Mercer County Community College’s campus.
The Yardville National Bank atrium, a large airy venue with a
brick wall, holds 110 theater-style. The Roma Bank auditorium, equipped with individual laptop ports for high-speed
Internet access, holds 250 classroom-style. Five additional
meeting spaces and two boardrooms are also available.
(1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, N.J., 609.890.9624)
DORAL FORRESTAL
Doral Forrestal has 35,000 square feet of conference space
and 33 meeting rooms. The facility features a modern Philips
sound system, ergonomic chairs, and soundproof walls for
distraction-free meetings. The banquet room holds 350 for
receptions. (100 College Road East, Princeton, N.J.,
609.452.7800)
GARDEN STATE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER
Located in the 14-acre Atrium corporate park among hotels
and other meeting areas, this large event space holds 4,000
for a seated event or 10,000 for an expo. The space is raw
and unadorned. There is parking for 500 cars on-site, with
additional parking available in the corporate parking lot. (50
Atrium Drive, Somerset, N.J., 732.469.4000)
GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Venues on this campus include the casino room, which seats
800 theater-style; the ballroom, which holds 50 for receptions; and the north dining room, which seats 100 banquetstyle. Others include the 40-seat Sambol Room, the 15-seat
Farley Conference Room, and the 125-seat Little Theater.
The theater has audiovisual capabilities for multimedia presentations. (900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, N.J., 732.987.2236)
HAMILTON PARK HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
This hotel and conference center frequented by Fortune 500
companies has a total of 27,000 square feet of meeting
space, including 40 soundproof rooms, an 18-seat executive
boardroom, full audiovisual capabilities, and wireless Internet
access. The hotel also offers outdoor gardens and three ball-
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rooms that hold 300 apiece. The venue has 219 guest
rooms, two dining areas, and recreational facilities. (175
Park Ave., Florham Park, N.J., 800.321.6000)
MEADOWLANDS CONVENTION CENTER
Located just one mile from the Meadowlands sports complex, this 61,000-square-foot convention center has a 20foot-high ceilings and 3,578 square feet of carpeted meeting space. The facility’s event space seats 3,500 banquetstyle or 6,000 theater-style. Audiovisual services and equipment are available and catering is provided in-house. (355
Plaza Drive, Secaucus, N.J., 201.330.7773)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
This historic 155-acre campus offers 27 multipurpose event
spaces. Generally reserved for student organizations, the
Carol Afflitto conference room is available for corporate
meetings and seats 30. Decorated with hanging baskets
and plants, the club dining room seats 70 and has seasonal
centerpieces that grace the round tables. Many of the
rooms have audiovisual capabilities and high-speed Internet
access. (97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, N.J., 908.417.1400)
OCEAN PLACE CONFERENCE RESORT
The Ocean Place Conference Resort has beachfront property on the Atlantic. This resort offers beach parties with
bonfires. The Atlantic Ballroom has crystal chandeliers and
decor in neutral tones; it holds 700 for a seated event with
dancing. The Oceanport and Sea Bright rooms have
oceanfront views, and seat 150 each for dinner and dancing. (1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, N.J., 800.411.7321)
WILDWOODS CONVENTION CENTER
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from its perch on the
boardwalk, this 260,000-square-foot convention center is
flexible and can be configured for different-sized groups.
Spaces include the 75,000-square-foot exhibition hall, a
6,600-square-foot oceanfront deck, 20,000 square feet of
ballroom and meeting space, and 30,000 square feet of
lobby and prefunction space. In-house catering and food
service is available. (4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, N.J.,
609.846.2656)
EVENT SPACES
BONNET ISLAND ESTATE
This pretty 12-room inn on a two-acre site is often used for
private events (it has its own chapel). The main space is the
3,500-square-foot ballroom, which seats 250. Other rooms
include a parlor, the great room, and a veranda. The estate
prohibits more than one event on-site at a time. (2400 East
Bay Ave., Bonnet Island, N.J., 609.494.9100)
CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT THE RAMADA INN &
CONFERENCE CENTER
The Ramada Inn & Conference Center’s 7,473-square-foot
Crystal Ballroom can seat 760 banquet-style or 430 classroom-style, or hold 800 for receptions. High-speed Internet
access and audiovisual services are available along with an
outdoor pool, an exercise room, and a business center.
(999 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, N.J., 732.246.3737)
CRYSTAL PLAZA
This restored mansion's ballroom holds 400 for receptions
and features a ceiling hung with crystal chandeliers. The
facility also has a terrace and garden, and holds 400 people for receptions. The panoramic windows look onto the
grounds. (305 West Northfield Road, Livingston, N.J.,
973.992.8100)
FAIRFIELD MANOR
Event facility Fairfield Manor’s contemporary 6,000-squarefoot Velvet Lounge space has a raised balcony and holds
300 for dinner with dancing. There is also a newly redecorated banquet room with 15-foot-high ceilings and a large
dance floor available for receptions of 230. An outside
patio, accessible from the lounge, seats 50 and is surrounded by a garden. The lounge has audiovisual capabilities and on-site parking is available. (17 Gloria Lane,
Fairfield, N.J., 973.882.3422)
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
Located on 26 acres just 25 miles north of the George
Washington Bridge, Fountain Springs Country Club has
10,000 square feet of outdoor pavilion space overlooking a
five-acre lake and a heated pool; one space seats 600 and
another 400 with dancing. A shaded pine grove seats 300
picnic-style, and an outdoor amphitheater seats 300. Boating,
fishing, softball, and teambuilding activities are also available.
(234 Conklintown Road, Ringwood, N.J., 973.831.9000)
GARDEN FALLS
The Stone Museum at Garden Falls sits on 87 acres of
wooded terrain and has 10 waterfalls, a maze, and other
outdoor activities. The Rainbow Room holds 250 for receptions or seated events, and the garden room holds 125 for
receptions and seated events. The covered Tiki Pavilion
and a lakeside cocktail bar are also available for corporate
meetings of 1,000. (608 Spotswood-Englishtown Road,
Monroe, N.J., 732.656.3333)
LAMBERTVILLE HOUSE
Near the bank of the Delaware River, this 19th-century
house has four banquet rooms. The largest, the 1812
Room, holds 150 for receptions in conjunction with the
Livery Room and parlor, which feature a gas fireplace and
leather chairs. The George Room holds 24 for receptions,
while the Coryell Room holds 65. All rooms come equipped
with audiovisual equipment and high-speed Internet access.
(32 Bridge St., Lambertville, N.J., 888.867.8859)
NEWARK CLUB
Located atop the 22nd floor of the One Newark Center
building, the Newark Club offers panoramic views of the
Manhattan skyline. Receptions may be held in the lobby,
and eight elevators are available to take guests up to the
main banquet room on the 22nd floor. The entire space
holds 500 for receptions or 330 for seated events. (1
Newark Center, 22nd floor, Newark, N.J., 973.242.0658)
THE PALACE AT SOMERSET PARK
This event venue currently holds 850 guests for receptions
in its grand foyer and two large ballrooms. The Palace is
constructing tents on its verandas, which will feature chandeliers, heat, and air-conditioning, and will bring the property’s total capacity to 1,100 for receptions (the tents will
remain up year-round). The Palace opened in May 2005.
(333 Davidson Ave., Somerset, N.J., 877.725.2234)
PLEASANTDALE CHÂTEAU
Pleasantdale offers seven event-appropriate venues: The
largest is the ballroom, which holds 350 for a seated event
with dancing, and the smallest is a boardroom, which seats
30 theater-style. A separate building is home to the conference center and seats 100 for events. The hotel has luxe
overnight accommodations, high-speed Internet access,
an indoor pool, and a heliport (it’s just 12 minutes from
Manhattan if you’re traveling by helicopter). (757 Eagle
Rock Ave., West Orange, N.J., 973.731.5600)
PRINCETON AIRPORT
Inside Princeton Airport are two airplane hangars that have
been transformed into modern event spaces. The larger is
9,000 square feet and holds 250 seated with dancing, and
the smaller hangar is 3,600 square feet and holds 125 for
receptions or seats 75. Antique cars, fire trucks, and vintage
airplanes can be provided for decor. (41 Airpark Road,
Princeton, N.J., 609.921.3100)
STIRLING RIDGE
Slated to open for events in June, Stirling Ridge is comprised of two separate venues on 10 acres of English and
prairie-style gardens. The grand ballroom seats 280 and
has 16-foot-high ceilings, glass doors overlooking the
grounds, and an adjacent lounge space. The 175-seat
great room has 20-foot ceilings, exposed beams, a stone
fireplace, and a glass-enclosed cocktail area. (50 Stirling
Road, Warren, N.J., 908.754.1222)
TIDES ESTATE
This North Haledon venue hosts receptions for 350 guests.
The house features crystal chandeliers, a grand spiral staircase, and a ballroom and patio. The venue is distinguished
by the seven acres of sprawling gardens that surround it.
(1245 Belmont Ave., North Haledon, N.J., 973.423.2282)
TRENTON WAR MEMORIAL
The war memorial has numerous event spaces. The Patriots
Theater seats 1,807 and its orchestra pit can be raised to
provide more stage space. The George Washington
Ballroom holds 499 for a reception or 250 for a seated
event, and has a small curtained stage at one end of the
room. (200 Barracks St., Trenton, N.J., 609.984.8484)
VICTOR’S CHATEÂU
Victor’s Chateâu is a reception hall with three event spaces,
and is located 20 minutes from New York City by car. The
main ballroom holds 150 for a seated event with a dance
floor. The terrace room holds 70 for a seated event, and the
Berkeley Room seats 120. (215 Route 23 South, Little Falls,
N.J., 973.256.1666)
CHIMNEY HILL FARM ESTATE AND THE OL'
BARN INN
This property, a 12-room bed and breakfast, has a restored
1820 carriage house situated on eight acres. For small
meetings and events, the carriage house can be booked
for a minimum of 15 people (the maximum is 50); other
facilities include a 15-seat boardroom and a space in the
main house for eight. Audiovisual equipment and catering
services are available. (207 Goat Hill Road, Lambertville,
N.J., 609.397.1516)
HILTON SHORT HILLS
This hotel offers a ballroom with a towering ceiling, crystal
chandeliers, and mirrored walls; it seats 475 banquet-style.
It also has 12 additional meeting spaces, including a boardroom that seats 12. A pool, spa, and tennis court are also
available. (41 JFK Pkwy., Short Hills, N.J., 973.379.0100)
HYATT REGENCY JERSEY CITY
Directly across the Hudson from Manhattan, the windows
of the Hyatt Regency’s Manhattan Ballroom overlook the
New York skyline; the ballroom seats 400. Six additional
rooms can be used for events. The third floor is mostly
meeting space. There is also a lap pool and fitness center.
(2 Exchange Place, Jersey City, N.J., 201.469.1234)
NORTH MAPLE INN AT BASKING RIDGE
The North Maple Inn has 171 guest rooms and two restaurants. Its 4,700-square-foot ballroom holds 350 for a seated
event. Twenty-five additional conference rooms are available, as well as an 84-seat tiered amphitheater with
ergonomic chairs. An outdoor multilevel deck can also be
used for events and seats 200. (300 North Maple Ave.,
Basking Ridge, N.J., 908.953.3000)
OLDE MILL INN
Built in 1768, the Olde Mill Inn has 102 guest rooms and 18
event spaces. The Washington Ballroom holds 500 for a
reception or 350 for a seated event. The Lord Stirling Court
holds 240 for a reception. (225 Route 202, Basking Ridge,
N.J., 908.221.1100)
WESTMINSTER HOTEL
The Westminster Hotel has 15,000 square feet of banquet
and conference space. Its grand ballroom has a private
entrance and holds 800 for a seated event. The Chelsea
Room seats 40. A fitness center is accessible 24 hours a
day, and there’s an indoor pool. The Glazier Group’s first
venture outside Manhattan, a Strip House restaurant, seats
120. (550 West Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston, N.J.,
973.548.0040)
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Boardwalk Hall, an arena in Atlantic City,
New Jersey.
BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY
The Battleship New Jersey is the United States Navy's most
decorated battleship, and now hosts events for 3,000 people in 11 separate venues that can be combined. The
admiral’s cabin holds 15 for receptions. The tented fantail
area holds 400 for a seated event or 600 for receptions and
can be extended to hold as many as 1,600 for receptions
or seat 1,000. (62 Battleship Place, Camden Waterfront,
Camden, N.J., 866.877.6262)
HISTORIC PRALLSVILLE MILL
Included on the National Register of Historic Places and
part of the D & R Canal State Park, this rustic former grist
mill has an indoor space that holds 150 for receptions and
an outdoor tented area for receptions or seated events of
225. The facilities are available year-round, as is food service from a list of preferred caterers. (Route 29, Risler St.,
P.O. Box 298, Stockton, N.J., 215.860.7600)
JERSEY CITY MUSEUM
The four-year-old Jersey City Museum has more than
20,000 objects of art and multiple event facilities, including
a theater that seats 152. A 1,000-square-foot atrium holds
300 guests for a reception, and two small meeting rooms
hold 15 people each. (350 Montgomery St., Jersey City,
N.J., 201.413.0303)
LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM
In 1949, this Georgian-style country mansion became a
museum, and now offers weekly tours of the home and
gardens. The 26-acre property’s Carriage House seats 80.
Adjoining tents can be erected to accommodate larger
groups. The space is closed January through March. (1003
Morris Ave., Union, N.J., 07083, 908.527.0400)
MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
Leir Hall, the museum’s trilevel main hall, has space to seat
300 theater-style and an oversize skylight that takes up
much of the ceiling. The museum has a stage, audiovisual
equipment, and a 30-seat meeting room. After-hours
access to the museum’s galleries is available, which enables
guests to tour special exhibitions. (3 South Mountain Ave.,
Montclair, N.J., 973.746.5555)
NEWARK MUSEUM
The Newark Museum features the Engelhard Court, which
holds 210 for seated events and dancing, or 400 for receptions. This space has 17-foot ficus trees, and guests may
access the museum’s galleries. The Alice Ransom Dreyfuss
Memorial Garden holds 600 for receptions and can be tented
for events. (49 Washington St., Newark, N.J., 973.596.6068)
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
This downtown Newark venue features the Chase Room,
which holds 400 for a reception or 270 for a seated event.
The upper rotunda has floor-to-ceiling windows with
Manhattan views. For larger events, the center’s main theater, Prudential Hall, seats 2,850. The stage can hold 500
people for a seated event or 700 for a reception. (1 Center
St., Newark, N.J., 973.242.6000)
RESTAURANTS
HIGHLAWN PAVILION
A century-old building houses this 20-year-old restaurant
decorated in an Italian style, with 400-year-old Venetian
lanterns at the bar and wine cellar, and 15th- and 16th-century furniture decking the courtyard. Highlawn serves
European-influenced fare, and features a French rotisserie
and a wood-burning Italian brick oven. (Eagle Rock
Reservation, West Orange, N.J., 973.731.3100)
THE MANOR
The Manor restaurant features contemporary cuisine in a
romantic setting amid landscaped gardens. Cases in the
dining room are filled with Limoges porcelain objets d’art,
and President Woodrow Wilson’s candlesticks and the silver serving cart from the Queen Mary ship adorn the
entrance lobby. (111 Prospect Ave., West Orange, N.J.,
973.325.2060)
201 SUPPER CLUB
This Moroccan-inspired, 10,000-square-foot, bilevel facility
houses the 201 Supper Club, the Sangria Sake restaurant,
the Solaia restaurant, and the Matt and Alex Mediterranean
Grill. The 2,500-square-foot Sangria Sake has Spanish
motifs and holds 140 for receptions. The Matt and Alex
Mediterranean Grill holds 200 for receptions and includes
access to a 3,000-square-foot terrace. (90 West Palisade
Ave., Englewood, N.J., 201.541.0101)
SPORTS & ACTIVITY VENUES
CHARTER SAILS
This company operates two small sailing vessels (available
for private charter) from two separate marinas in Northern
New Jersey. The Prime Time is a 34-foot sloop that holds
six passengers. The Kathleen D is a 41-foot catamaran that
carries 20 guests (not including crew). Food can be provided, but outside caterers are welcome. (18 Skimmer
Lane, Port Monmouth, N.J., 732.801.7472)
OVERPECK STABLES
This 30-year-old stable has indoor and outdoor rinks for
English-style riding instruction. Available are 30- and 45minute semiprivate lessons with two or more students. For
groups of six ranging from beginners to intermediate students, hour-long lessons are available, and for very experienced students there are lessons for groups as large as
eight. (40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, N.J., 201.242.0022)
SOUTHERN NEW
JERSEY
CENTERS
ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION CENTER
Open year round, the Atlantic City Convention Center
offers 500,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.
Connected to the Atlantic City Sheraton and the train terminal, this building with five exhibit halls, 45 meeting
rooms, and an expansive atrium lobby can be easily configured for all event types. Aramark handles all catering and
concessions and AVHQ is the on-site audiovisual service
provider. (1 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, N.J.,
609.449.2000)
BOARDWALK HALL
Home to the Miss America Pageant for decades,
Boardwalk Hall—a national landmark—reopened in 2001
after a $90 million renovation, which turned it into a stateof-the art special events arena. The arena holds 13,800 and
the ballroom seats 3,200 for a theater-style stage show.
Four smaller meeting rooms are also available. Aramark
caters. (2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609.348.7000)
CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL
This 12,000-square-foot seaside event space sits right on the
Cape May boardwalk. Available year-round, this large, dividable convention hall will work with outside caterers and
audiovisual providers. The multipurpose room offers a fixed
stage, room for 800 seats, and an outside deck with an
ocean view. (714 Beach Ave., Cape May, N.J., 609.884.9565)
CONGRESS HALL
This conference center’s recent renovation was completed
in June 2002, making it a comfortable oceanfront resort
with modern amenities for meetings and events. The ballroom, meeting rooms, and outdoor areas make up the
12,000 square feet of meeting space available for as many
as 500. Overnighters are housed in 108 guest rooms. Onsite catering handles all food and beverage needs. (251
Beach Ave., Cape May, N.J., 609.884.8421)
THE VIRGINIA
This historic 1883 building houses a 24-room boutique
hotel and modern conference facility. The Richmond Room
seats 16 conference-style or 30 theater-style. The Ebbit
Room holds 30. Additional sleeping rooms can be converted to breakout rooms, and the lobby lounge serves as
a living room setting for breakout sessions. In-house catering and audiovisual equipment are available. (25 Jackson
St., P.O. Box 557, Cape May, N.J., 609.884.5700)
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200 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Contact: Scott Dietz 954.727.0950
www.jointherevolution.net
With more than 27,000 square feet of space,
this expansive nightclub boasts two full-service
bars, private rooms, and two levels that can
accommodate as many as 1,100 guests.
Outdoors, there are two state-of-the-art stages
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1300 Stirling Rd.
Davie, FL 33004
Contact: Sean DeFreitas, 954.927.9232
www.designsbysean.com
Designs by Sean has earned an unparalled
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Eventstar
P.O. Box 970667
Miami, FL 33197
Contact: Alain Perez, 305.969.0191
www.eventstar.com
Eventstar Productions offers a wide variety of
clearspan structures including custom shapes,
adjustable legs, double doors, and temporary
gutter systems, as well as new and used
generators. Our strong partnerships with rental
firms and production companies enable us to
successfully deliver the same results we have
had in Florida across North America.
Miami Performing Arts Center
1444 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 202
Miami, FL 33132
Contact: Hollie Altman, 305.579.7635
www.miamipac.org
Miami Performing Arts Center is perfect
for parties, receptions, corporate meetings
and lectures, offering a full range of multimedia
and technical support, and superb catering from
nationally renowned Restaurant Associates.
Specializing in events for groups 6 to 6,000.
HOUSE OF BLUES
This live music chain came to the Showboat casino on the
Atlantic City boardwalk in July 2005. The bilevel music hall
holds 2,300 for receptions or seated events and features a
concert-quality sound system. You can add concert tickets
to an event package or reserve the entire space and book
your own performer. There’s a restaurant serving Southern
food, as well as a nightclub. (801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City,
N.J., 609.343.5731)
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EVENT SPACE
Room Service
6701 NE 2nd Court
Miami, FL 33138
Contact: Greg Zalkin, 305.757.7500
www.roomservicerentals.com
Room Service is a full-service rental company
featuring a collection of contemporary, classic,
and custom-made furniture, accessories,
and props for all events. The company will
deliver, set up, and break down all events. They
will custom-create pieces, and even design
your event.
South Bay Productions
5000 SW 52 St., Suite 508
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Contact: Bob Lidell, 866-587-4129
www.southbaypro.com
With 30 years of experience, South Bay
Productions is your solution for sound, lighting,
and video technology for corporate, themed,
and live events nationwide. We offer personal,
hands-on direction for multicamera live events,
and are the only company in Florida currently
offering the Ring Screen, a 360 degree circular
projection screen.
Unique Option Event Furniture
and Decor, LLC.
230 Sunport Lane Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32809
Contact: Awny Khashoggi, 800.254.5280
www.unique-option.com
Unique Option furniture and decor rental items
will give a new and exciting twist to all of your
events. With warehouses throughout the country,
we service events nationwide.
Contact us:
Shari Lynn Rothstein
phone: 305.893.8771, ext. 114
email: [email protected]
THE ABBEY
This bed and breakfast offers respite for small groups to
focus on their agenda—the 14 rooms at this quaint spot are
housed in two buildings, both with parlors suitable for
meetings of as many as 20. The small dining room is also
available. Extensive audiovisual and catering services are
not available, although breakfast and tea are served daily.
(34 Gurney St., Cape May, N.J., 609.884.4506)
ATLANTIC CITY HILTON CASINO RESORT
Anchoring the south end of the boardwalk, this 804-room
hotel offers 23,000 square feet of space divided among 10
meeting rooms and a ballroom. Half the meeting rooms
offer ocean views, and all hold 40 classroom-style. The
Cambridge Ballroom, at 13,569 square feet, holds as many
as 1,100 for a reception. The hotel provides full food, beverage, and audiovisual services. (Boston and Pacific Aves.,
Atlantic City, N.J., 609.347.7111)
BALLY’S ATLANTIC CITY
Located in the center of the boardwalk, Bally’s offers 15
restaurants, 1,748 guest rooms, 80,000 square feet of
meeting space in 33 rooms, and three ballrooms that hold
a total of 2,000. Small meetings are welcome; intimate
salons hold 12 conference-style and others fit 72 theaterstyle or 42 classroom-style. Alternatively, small meetings
can take place in the historic Atlantic City Golf Club, now
owned by Bally’s. All catering is provided in-house.
Audiovisual services are also available, although outside
companies are permitted. (Park Place and the Boardwalk,
BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA
Adding to the Borgata’s 70,000 square feet of meeting
space and 2,000 guest rooms are three new restaurants
slated to open at the end of June. One is Bobby Flay Steak,
a sleek, 11,000-square-foot environment that includes two
private dining rooms. Another is Wolfgang Puck American
Grille, Puck’s first East Coast venture, which has private dining rooms and a chef’s table. And the third is Michael
Mina’s Seablue, presenting his signature approach to
seafood in a marinelike venue that has two 15-seat private
rooms that can combine to seat 40. (1 Borgata Way,
CHALFONTE HOTEL
Unsullied with distractions like televisions, this Italian-style
landmark hotel is a serene place for meetings and intimate
events. Meeting rooms seat 75 theater-style or 40
classroom-style, although many attendees prefer to hold
sessions on the porch. An on-site restaurant seats 175; outside audiovisual companies are welcome. The hotel is available in May, June, September, and October. (301 Howard
St., Cape May, N.J., 609.884.8409)
GRAND HOTEL OF VICTORIAN CAPE MAY
Unlike many of the smaller hotels in Cape May, the Grand
Hotel offers plenty of room for large meetings and events.
Renovated in 2003, the hotel now offers 10 event spaces
encompassing 33,115 square feet, as well as 6,300 square
feet of exhibit space, 165 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor
pools, and a restaurant on premise. (1045 Beach Ave.,
Cape May, N.J., 800.257.8550)
SANDS CASINO AND HOTEL
Midsize meetings head to the Sands for its 620 guest
rooms, including 75 nonsmoking bed-and-breakfast-style
suites at associated property Madison House Suites. The
3,000-square-foot skylight room holds 175 classroom-style
or 250 for receptions. An additional 11,340 square feet of
space is split between the 770-square-foot Madison Room,
the 6,880-square-foot Copa Room, and the Palladian. Onsite catering and audiovisual equipment are available.
(Indiana Ave. and Brighton Park, Atlantic City, N.J.,
800.227.2637)
TRUMP MARINA
Soon the Trump Marina’s 16,920 square feet of meeting
space will have new decor. All 15 meeting rooms with solid
walls and outside windows sit on one floor. The Catalina
Rooms seat 28 classroom-style or 60 theater-style, and the
Harbor View restaurant on the hotel’s marina seats 220.
Poolside and rooftop space are also available. The hotel
provides catering and audiovisual services. (Huron &
Brigantine Blvd., Atlantic City, N.J., 609.441.2000)
TRUMP PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO
Smaller groups fit in Trump Plaza’s 22,000 square feet of
meeting space. The Chelsea rooms hold 153 theater-style
or 90 classroom-style, and the Highlander rooms host cozy
groups of 20. The theater is the option for groups of as
many as 800; larger groups can use the adjacent Boardwalk
Hall, which is accessed through a covered walkway connecting the two properties. In-house catering is available
and there is an audiovisual department. (Mississippi Ave.
and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., 609.441.6000)
TRUMP TAJ MAHAL CASINO RESORT
Atlantic City's largest Trump property features 140,000
square feet of meeting space on one level. Taj’s arena holds
5,000 for shows. The 20,000-square-foot Xanadu Theater
maxes out at 1,200, the Tiara Ballroom holds 800 theater-
style. In-house audiovisual services are available. Catering
by the hotel’s food and beverage department is available
for the banquet spaces or at the property’s restaurants.
(1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., 609.449.1000)
BRULEE
This restaurant’s just-desserts dining concept can be a
sweet reward after a long day of meetings. With 900
square feet of space, this intimate room, done up in creamy
wall colors and pony skin-covered banquettes, seats 45 or
holds 90 for receptions. Tempting confections are the big
draw here, but savory menus are available for private
events. (The Quarter at Tropicana, 2901 Pacific Ave.,
CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT AND RUM BAR
Pre-Castro Havana is the inspiration for this 12,500-squarefoot, bilevel restaurant with a Nuevo Latin menu from chef
Guillermo Veloso. Small groups of 20 can enjoy the privacy
of the first-floor Havana Libre Lounge, or groups of 50 can
take the 900-square-foot Court Yard on the upper level for
dinner. Also upstairs are the 650-square-foot Missile Bar
and its adjacent balcony area; buyouts are also an option.
(The Quarter at Tropicana, 2801 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City,
N.J., 609.348.6700)
RED SQUARE
Communism never looked this good—Jeffrey Chodorow’s
very red 5,000-square-foot restaurant includes a 60-foot ice
bar and a private dining area for 40 at individual tables; the
entire restaurant seats 138. Buyouts for luncheons are available, and audiovisual services can be brought in as long as
the sound system doesn’t crack the 12-foot-high ice pillars.
(The Quarter at Tropicana, 2901 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City,
N.J., 609.344.9100)
LONG ISLAND,
NEW YORK
CENTERS
C. W. POST CAMPUS—LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
The C. W. Post Campus offers multiple meeting and conference rooms, even during the school year. The largest
space, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, seats
2,200, and one of the smallest, the Hutchins Gallery, holds
100 for receptions or 70 for seated events. (720 Northern
Blvd., Brookville, N.Y., 516.299.2781)
CONFERENCE & MEETING CENTERS OF
LONG ISLAND
The Conference & Meeting Centers of Long Island offer
four meeting spaces along the Long Island Expressway.
Broadhollow Corporate Center has a new conference room
which holds 100 and features a plasma screen and a Wi-Fi
connection. The T. Weiss Realty's Melville corporate center
holds 24. An alternate Hauppauge location seats 40 and
the Dix Hills office center seats 16. (Broadhollow: 532
Broadhollow Road, Melville; T. Weiss Realty: 105 Maxess
Road, Melville; 2150 Joshua’s Path, Hauppage; 1160 East
Jericho Tpk., Huntington; 631.574.4900)
DIGITAL SANDBOX AT LONG ISLAND
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Surrounded by the 82-acre Long Island Technology Center,
Digital Sandbox offers videoconferencing, quad data ports,
and electric access every five feet. The space has four small
rooms with retractable walls. An additional prefunction
space holds 278 for receptions; if the walls are folded back,
the entire space holds 500 for receptions. (3500 Sunrise
Hwy., Great River, N.Y., 631.859.0500)
GLEN COVE MANSION HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
This conference center features 16,775 square feet of
meeting space, 196 guest rooms, lots of recreation
options, a dining room, pub, and private dining options. It’s
within 21 miles of both LaGuardia and JFK airports. Glen
Cove can accommodate groups of 225. (Dosoris Lane,
Glen Cove, N.Y., 516.671.6400)
HOFSTRA ARENA
Constructed in 2000, this split-level, 50,000-square-foot
facility is located on the Hofstra University campus and
seats 5,000 arena-style. Wireless Internet and audiovisual
capabilities are available. The 38,000-square-foot physical
fitness center adjacent to the arena holds 4,500 for receptions or 2,500 for seated events. Both venues can be utilized together, but availability is limited. The exclusive
caterer is Lackmann Culinary Services. (240 Hofstra
University, Hempstead, N.Y., 516.463.6671)
EVENT SPACES
BRIDGEVIEW YACHT CLUB
Situated on Barnum Island Wharf on Long Island’s South
Shore, the outdoor tents and indoor spaces at Bridgeview
can be accessed by car, boat, or train. For receptions, the
outside tent holds 400. The largest of the spaces is a 5,000square-foot nightclub that holds 1,000. On the property are
two large outdoor bars; all areas offer panoramic views of the
water. (80 Waterfront Blvd., Island Park, N.Y., 516.432.2400)
BROOKVILLE ESTATES
This 15-acre property on Long Island’s North Shore hosts
receptions for 300. Corporate excursions and teambuilding
events can take place in a variety of spots on the property,
and include tennis matches, swimming matches in an outdoor pool, and obstacle course activities. (270 Duffy Ave.,
Hicksville, N.Y., 516.822.6400 ext. 16)
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THE CARLTUN
The Carltun is an event venue featuring 1920’s and 30’s decor
and seven spaces for events. The grand ballroom has dark
wood features and holds 350 for a seated event. The specially
ventilated Havanas Cigar Club holds 85 for a seated event, or
150 for a reception; it’s only available for events on Sundays.
(Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, N.Y., 516.542.0700)
CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB
This country club is on Long Island’s North Shore. The 9,072square-foot grand ballroom seats 850, and events can also
be held outdoors in the courtyard or poolside. (8325 Jericho
Tpk., Woodbury, N.Y., 516.692.8013)
JERICHO TERRACE
Jericho Terrace is an event venue on the North Shore of
Long Island that features lush gardens and an opulent
marble lobby that soars three stories high. There are dramatic ballrooms with skylights, waterfalls, and working
fireplaces throughout the space. (249 Jericho Tpk.,
Mineola, N.Y., 516.742.5251)
LEONARD’S OF GREAT NECK
The opulent event space holds 1,000 guests for receptions,
amid ornate crystal chandeliers and a courtyard filled with
fountains and statues. Paintings of cherubim deck the gilded
ceilings. The catering menu includes many dishes inspired by
Old World European cuisines. (555 Northern Blvd., Great
Neck, N.Y., 516.487.7900)
THE MANSION AT COINDRE HALL
Based on a French château design, the Mansion at Coindre
Hall holds 198 for a seated event in its main room. This mansion features two towers on the front facade along with a
large winding staircase in the main foyer. (101 Brown’s Road,
Huntington, N.Y., 631.277.7800)
OHEKA CASTLE
Oheka Castle’s manicured 23 acres host events inside and
outdoors. The grand ballroom holds 200 for a seated event
with dancing, and the terrace ballroom holds 400 for a
seated event with dancing. The reception rooms all feature
floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the gardens and lawns,
and lots of natural light. The castle has 26 guest rooms. (135
West Gate Drive, Cold Spring Hills, N.Y., 631.692.2707)
RECKSON PLAZA
Situated on 26 acres, this event space formerly known as
EAB Plaza was acquired by real estate investment firm
Reckson Associates in October 2005 and subsequently renovated. The space features a 60-foot-high glass atrium with
a fountain and seats 100. Special events at Reckson Plaza are
booked through Sterling Affair caterers. (European American
Bank Plaza West, Uniondale, N.Y., 516.794.3069)
RHONA SILVER’S HUNTINGTON TOWNHOUSE
Located on a 20-acre estate, Rhona Silver’s Huntington
Townhouse has 100,000 square feet of event space and provides audiovisual equipment and on-site catering for events.
The main hall holds 3,000 for receptions. Parking for 2,000 is
available on-site. (124 East Jericho Tpk., Huntington Station,
N.Y., 631.427.8485)
RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
Russo’s has three event spaces. The Renaissance Grand
Ballroom holds 600 for a seated event and has access to an
attached terrace. The Tivoli Room also has terrace access,
and holds 260 for a reception. (This room can be divided into
thirds or in half.) An additional indoor reception room holds
110. All catering is done on premise. (162-45 Cross Bay
Blvd., Howard Beach, N.Y., 718.843.5055)
GARDEN CITY HOTEL
Located half an hour by train from Manhattan, the Garden
City Hotel has 16 spaces for events. The grand ballroom has
large chandeliers and gold-colored chairs, and seats 550 banquet-style. For accommodations there are 280 guest rooms
and 16 suites. (45 7th St., Garden City, N.Y., 516.877.9388)
INN AT EAST WIND CONFERENCE CENTERS
Events at this inn may use its grand ballroom, country gardens, or a separate estate. For meetings, the Easthampton,
Bridgehampton, and West Hampton rooms are available;
the West Hampton seats 230 theater-style. The ballrooms
can be used as meeting space for larger groups. There are
50 guest rooms and an indoor pool. (5720 Route 25A,
Wading River, N.Y., 631.929.3500)
INN AT GREAT NECK
This inn features an Art Deco design. The Empire is the
largest ballroom, seating 90 banquet-style, and the
Manhattan is the smallest, seating 40 banquet-style. A
boardroom seats 12. The Giraffe Room Lounge and
Restaurant also resides here, with menu items such as warm
spinach salad with goat cheese gratin and crab bisque. (30
Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck, N.Y., 516.773.2000)
ROSLYN CLAREMONT HOTEL
The Roslyn Ballroom features hand-painted frescoes, 14-foot
ceilings, and European-style architecture; it holds 200 theater-style. The hotel has three floors of guest rooms. Other
event spaces include the Claremont Room, which holds 100
for a reception or seats 125 theater-style, or the hotel’s
restaurant, Christina’s, which seats 50. (1221 Old Northern
Blvd., Roslyn, N.Y., 516.625.2700)
AMERICAN AIRPOWER MUSEUM AT REPUBLIC
South of the Long Island Expressway at Republic Airport, the
American Airpower Museum features hangars built during
World War II. The 30,000-square-foot museum seats 600 or
holds 1,000 for receptions with use of the outdoor ramp
area. Flying aircraft shows are offered for events, and highspeed and wireless Internet service are available. (1230 New
Hwy., Farmingdale, N.Y., 631.293.6398)
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CRADLE OF AVIATION, MUSEUM AT MITCHEL
Nestled between Hofstra University and Nassau Community
College, this museum’s venues include the four-story
Reckson Center atrium, the 220-seat Red Planet Café, Hall of
Honors, the Sky Walk, and the 300-seat Leroy R. & Rose W.
Grumman IMAX dome theater. Philip Stone Caterers is the
exclusive food provider. (1 Davis Ave., Garden City, N.Y.,
516.572.4111)
NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM &
EXHIBITION CENTER
This center features an 18,000-seat arena, a 60,000-squarefoot exhibition hall, and 15,000 square feet of additional
space including three meeting rooms. The Nassau Room
holds 93 for receptions, and the Blue Line Bar and Grill holds
175 for receptions. Conveniently connected to Aramark’s
kitchen and the exhibition hall, the Blue Line private room
holds 106. (1255 Hempstead Tpk., Uniondale, N.Y.,
516.794.9303)
SUFFOLK COUNTY VANDERBILT MUSEUM
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is located in William
K. Vanderbilt II’s 43-acre estate, and features a planetarium
that was added in 1970. For events, the courtyard holds 200
for receptions, the golf course holds 300 for receptions, the
planetarium theater seats 238, and a classroom and café
each hold 32 for a reception. (180 Little Neck Road,
Centerport, N.Y., 631.854.5555)
MAXWELL & DUNNE’S STEAKHOUSE AT THE
RACE PALACE
Inside western Nassau County’s 47,000-square-foot off-track
betting facility (once the Vanderbilt catering and concert hall)
is Maxwell & Dunne’s. This spacious steak house has private
dining areas (for as many as 60), a cigar lounge, and an eclectic menu from general manager and executive chef Chris
Palmer. (1600 Round Swamp Road, Plainview, N.Y.,
516.694.6200)
OMNI DINER
The Omni Diner features neon lights and 1950’s-style decor.
The diner holds 250 for receptions, and a connecting gallery
holds 300 for receptions. The Omni also features an auditorium, which can be used for meetings. Philip Stone Caterers
is the exclusive caterer. (333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Uniondale,
N.Y., 516.794.2107)
WATERMILL RESTAURANT
This Suffolk County landmark’s five event spaces include the
Bostonian Room, the Mill Room, the Newporter Room, and
the Astor Room. The largest, the 5,893-square-foot Vanderbilt
Room, has a mahogany bar and seats 500 banquet-style or
600 theater-style. The 880-square-foot Mill Room, ideal for
meetings or smaller conferences, seats 35 classroom-style and
70 banquet-style. (711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, N.Y.,
631.724.3242)
DEEP HOLLOW RANCH
Known as America’s oldest cattle ranch, Deep Hollow offers
an hour-and-a-half-long beach and trail horseback ride along
the Block Island Sound. Groups of 300 can be entertained
with barbecues and living history tours of the ranch. Outside
space can be tented to accommodate more guests. (Route
27, Montauk, N.Y., 631.668.2744)
SPORTS PLUS
Sports Plus has rides, games, and dedicated event space. It
holds 3,000 for a reception in the entire space, and has a
smaller private room that seats 900 theater-style. Audiovisual
equipment is available for meetings. A 33-foot rock climbing
wall and 48-lane bowling alley make the space unique. (110
New Moriches Road, Lake Grove, N.Y., 631.737.2244)
WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK
CENTERS
DORAL ARROWWOOD HOTEL/CONFERENCE
CENTER
This conference center and resort in Westchester County on
114 acres is 45 minutes outside Manhattan. The three dozen
conference facilities are equipped with audiovisual technology, and there is a golf course, a sports center, and three
restaurants on the property. (975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye
Brook, N.Y., 914.939.5500)
EDITH MACY CONFERENCE CENTER
The Edith Macy Conference Center has seven meeting
rooms, a 200-seat amphitheater, and 46 guest rooms. In
addition to the main conference center, the Creedon Center
offers space for an additional 40 overnight guests in 22
suites. Teambuilding activities are available on-site. (550
Chappaqua Road, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., 914.945.8000)
HILTON RYE TOWN
This rustic Hilton property is located on 42 wooded and landscaped acres, and features indoor and outdoor pools, yearround tennis, a whirlpool, and a fitness center. The hotel has
446 guest rooms. A small meeting suite seats 50, and the
grand ballroom holds 750 for a reception. (699 Westchester
Ave., Rye Brook, N.Y., 914.939.6300)
IBM LEARNING CENTER
This 26-acre center has 182 guest rooms, two restaurants, a
lounge, sports facilities, and a fitness center. Among the
21,600 square feet of meeting space are 13 meeting rooms
(the largest of which seats 50), 20 breakout rooms, and a
213-seat auditorium. Amenities available include Internet
exclusive caterer. (149 Girdle Ridge
Road, Katonah, N.Y., 914.232.5035)
THE CASTLE ON THE HUDSON
This 125-year-old castle in the Hudson
Valley offers several event spaces: The
great hall holds 125 for seated events
HEATHER YACOUBY is the
with dancing, or 170 for a reception. The
Caramai Ballroom, named after one of
special events coordinator for the
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer the original owner’s daughters, holds
170 for a reception. Mahogany bookCenter.
cases and a paneled ceiling adorn the
library, which can seat 24. A recreation
CATERING “Great
area features a pool and tennis courts.
Performances (212.727.2424)
(400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y.,
does our annual staff apprecia- 914.631.1980)
CHART HOUSE
tion week picnic in St.
With views of the Hudson River, the
Catherine's Park. They make a
Palisades cliffs, and the Manhattan skyspectacular BBQ beef brisket
line, the Hudson Room holds 125 for
ENTERTAINMENT &
receptions or seated events. An attached
on a soft bun, penne pasta
PERFORMANCE SPACES
patio can hold 150 for receptions, and a
tossed with fresh vegetables,
PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE
smaller, neutral-hued lounge with a fireolive oil and garlic, and conARTS
place holds 50 for receptions. All caterfetti cole slaw—simple, yet
Founded in 1930 and built by a subsidiary
ing is in-house and the menu features
of Paramount Pictures, this recently
everything from seafood delicacies to
delicious, especially for the
restored movie theater has the original
old steak house favorites. (Foot of High
amount of people who are
2,000-bulb marquee with running chase
St., Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., 914.693.4130)
being served.”
lights. The Elizabethan-style venue seats
CRYSTAL BAY
1,025 theater-style. Audiovisual services
Crystal Bay is an event venue in Peekskill
“Marjorie’s Kitchen
are available and off-premise catering is
with sweeping views of the Hudson
(212.206.7017) are classic and
welcome. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill, N.Y.,
River from all of its rooms. It has outdoor
914.739.2333)
seating for 70 people, two private banelegant but also a little bit
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
quet rooms that hold 250 when comtrendy at the same time.
Purchase College offers five spaces for
bined, as well as a dining room that
[Owner Marjorie Wolfson]
events and meetings in its on-campus
seats 90 guests. (5 John Walsh Blvd.,
can do down-home or
performing arts center. The three-tiered,
Peekskill, N.Y., 914.737.8332)
1,372-seat concert hall is the largest, the
DOLPHIN COUR
upscale. She runs the whole
Pepsico Theatre seats 713, the recital
The Larchmont event space Dolphin
gamut.”
hall seats 600, and the black box Abbot
Cour has a dolphin mural on the south
Kaplan Theatre seats 500. The organ
side and sweeping views of the Long
ENTERTAINMENT “The
room seats 225. (Purchase College,
Island Sound. The house has bay winHard Bop Trio (917.929.8715)
Purchase, N.Y., 914.251.6180)
dows, leaded glass, and six fireplaces. It
is reasonable and easy to work holds 100 for a seated event, or 200 for
PHILIPSBURGH PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
with. When we added them to a reception. (1 Beach Ave., Larchmont,
This 5,400-square-foot hall, originally
a program last year for the first N.Y., 646.732.2240)
built in 1904 by architect G. Howard
LASDON PARK
time, we had people who had
Chamberlain, is home to the restored
This Westchester estate is located on
been coming to the party for
Beaux Arts Roosevelt Ballroom booked
234 acres. The colonial house overlooks
through Encore Caterers. It holds 600
an arboretum of vast gardens, lawns,
20 years commenting that [the
people or seats 400, and includes a balmeadows, and woodlands. The living
trio] made all the difference.”
cony and a mosaic-tiled lobby (which is
room can hold seated events for 40 and
not available as an event space sepaa tent behind the house holds as many
VENUE “The Grand Hyatt
rately). On-site sound, lighting, and
as 200 for receptions. Philip Stone caters
in Midtown (646.213.6640) is
catering can be provided; outside caterat the property. (Route 35, Somers, N.Y.,
great. With hotels, you can
ing companies are also permitted. (2-8
914.864.7268)
Hudson St., Yonkers, N.Y., 914.964.9444)
LYNDHURST
get pretty standard quality
WHITE PLAINS PERFORMING
Located on 67 acres, this Gothic revival
service, but they try to keep
ARTS CENTER
castle has rolling lawns and panoramic
up on the trends, change the
Opened in November 2003, this cenviews of the Hudson River. The rose garway they do business. They
ter presents and produces different
den and gazebo, great lawn, carriage
theater, music, and dance performhouse, castle veranda, and English
present a different package
ances throughout the year. The 410courtyard (which holds 375) are all availthan a hotel ordinarily would.
seat theater is available for rental,
able on a limited basis. Corporate barI’ve had great experiences
although there are no other event or
becues and picnics for as many as 2,000
working with several Hyatt
meeting facilities aside from dressing
can be held on the grounds. Fabulous
rooms and a green room. House
Foods is the exclusive caterer. (635
hotels—they are just really
audiovisual equipment is available to
South Broadway, Tarrytown, N.Y.,
innovative.”
outside events. (11 City Place, White
914.524.7900)
Plains, N.Y., 914.328.1600)
MANOR HOUSE
This facility offers two contemporary venues: the Imperial
EVENT SPACES
Room and the Venetian Room. Recently renovated, the
ABIGAIL KIRSCH AT TAPPAN HILL
Imperial Room has higher ceilings, windows with gold trim,
Events can use two ballrooms—the pavilion room holds 350 and holds 350 for receptions or seated events, while the
for receptions and the Hudson Room holds 250 for recep- Venetian holds 150 for receptions or seated events. Both
tions—or the whole mansion, which holds 800 and is about rooms have audiovisual capabilities and high-speed Internet
45 minutes from the city on the Hudson River. (81 Highland access. A tented patio with a waterfall and fountains nearby
Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y., 914.631.3030)
is also available for 250. (140 Saw Mill River Road, HastingsANTONEES ON BROADWAY
on-Hudson, N.Y., 914.478.2331)
Italian caterer Antonees offers its services at its own banquet OSCEOLA BEACH AND PICNIC GROUNDS
hall in White Plains, which holds 180 for receptions. In May, Located on three and a half acres, this outdoor space proAntonees fed more than 500 guests at New York vides 250 square feet of scenic waterfront views. In the winPresbyterian Hospital's employee appreciation party, and ter months, the indoor venue holds 80 for receptions.
more than 500 attendees of a Yonkers business week event Audiovisual capabilities, high-speed Internet access, and an
in March. (115 North Broadway, White Plains, N.Y., overhead projector are also available. During the warmer
914.328.5672)
months the beach holds 1,200 for receptions or seated
AU CIEL, THE SPACE
events. Baseball, bocce ball, volleyball, and mini-golf are
Originally the home of Cosmopolitan magazine—designed among the many activities also available. (399 East Main St.,
by Stanford White—this event space now owned by floral and Jefferson Valley, N.Y., 914.245.3246)
event design company Au Ciel is available for private events, PHILIPSE MANOR HALL
photo shoots, fashion shows, and exhibitions. Located in the This 17th-century mansion, with original papier-mâché
southwestern portion of Westchester County with views of details on the ceiling and artwork displayed on the walls, is
the Hudson, Au Ciel’s event space seats a maximum of 120 available after 5 PM or on Mondays during peak season. The
people. (Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y., 914.591.1135)
entire space holds 400, and includes an 80-seat Gothic
CAPITOL THEATRE
Revival chamber and three small rooms that each hold 50 for
This old playhouse-turned-event space can be configured to receptions. There are no on-site kitchen facilities. (29
hold 1,000 for receptions; seat 1,800 theater-style; or seat Warburton Ave., Yonkers, N.Y., 914.965.4027 ext.12)
550 for dinner. The stage remains at the front of the space. RUDY'S BEAU RIVAGE
Its 1920’s decor gives this event space a vintage look. (149 This 170-year-old Victorian mansion located on a two-acre
Westchester Ave., Port Chester, N.Y., 914.934.9362)
estate offers four elegant event spaces with panoramic views
CARAMOOR
of the Hudson River. The grand ballroom seats 150 for events
This event complex has 90 acres of lawns, woodlands, and with dancing and has access to a large terrace. With overgardens. Connected to the open-sided, tiled Italian pavilion sized windows and hardwood floors, the Palisades Room
is the reception tent, which holds 250. For larger events, the holds 90 for receptions or seated events. The garden room,
Venetian Theater has pink marble columns and Venetian a glass-enclosed space with hanging plants and trees with
arches, and holds 1,000 for receptions. Le Potager is the access to the terrace, holds 275 for receptions. All catering is
access, videoconferencing, rear screen
projection, technical support, and
ergonomic chairs. (20 Old Post Road,
Armonk, N.Y., 914.499.2000)
TARRYTOWN HOUSE ESTATE &
CONFERENCE CENTER
One of the nation’s first conference centers, this 165-year-old, 26-acre property
recently underwent an $11 million
restoration. On the grounds are more
than 30,000 square feet of meeting and
event space (including a 5,500-squarefoot ballroom), 209 guest accommodations, and a full-service business center.
Dining, sports, outdoor, and teambuilding facilities are also on the
grounds. (49 East Sunnyside Lane,
Tarrytown, N.Y., 914.591.3100)
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provided on premise. (19 Livingston Ave., Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.,
914.693.3192)
TIMBER RIDGE FAMILY CENTER
A half-hour by car from Manhattan, Timber Ridge Family
Center shares its backyard with the 66-acre Byram Pond. Its
event space seats 125 and has a large balcony that can be
used for a band or DJ. (15 Old Post Road, Armonk, N.Y.,
914.273.4411)
VIP COUNTRY CLUB
With a waterfront setting just outside of New York City,
this recently renovated venue has a crescent-shaped
grand ballroom with alabaster chandeliers; the room can
hold 1,300. A cocktail room can hold 600 and the upper
and lower patio combined can hold 1,000. Audiovisual
capabilities for corporate functions are available, as is a
separate private office. (600 Davenport Ave., New
Rochelle, N.Y., 914.235.1500)
WAINWRIGHT HOUSE
This holistic educational center has meeting and conference
facilities for seated groups of 100. The property includes a
stone mansion in the style of a 17th-century château, and
two additional buildings—the carriage house and the
Fonrose House—offer lodging and more meeting space.
The Fonrose House features a dining room and kitchen available for events and accommodates 16 in five bedrooms, four
bathrooms, and a living room with a fireplace. The carriage
house is a more open venue with an upstairs meeting room.
(260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye, N.Y., 914.967.6080)
WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER
The Westchester County Center is operated by the
Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation, and
Conservation. The center has a large main hall with room for
4,400 for a seated event. Eight smaller meeting rooms, a
small theater, and a 700-seat exhibit hall (suitable for small
trade shows and meetings) are also available. (198 Central
Ave., White Plains, N.Y., 914.995.4050)
HOLIDAY DAY INN MOUNT KISCO
This country manor-style inn sitting in the Hudson River
Valley has 122 guest rooms, 20 additional executive rooms,
the in-house eatery Market Street Café, and Teddy’s nightclub, as well as four meeting spaces. The meeting rooms
total more than 5,000 square feet and include a 20-seat
boardroom, a 200-seat ballroom, and two other function
spaces, the largest of which seats 150. (1 Holiday Inn Drive,
Mount Kisco, N.Y., 914.241.4742)
RENAISSANCE WESTCHESTER HOTEL
A half-hour from Manhattan by car, the Renaissance
Westchester Hotel has 347 guest rooms. The hotel has
26 meeting rooms, including a grand ballroom that seats
450 banquet-style or 600 theater-style. The smallest
seats 14. Five golf courses are nearby, and the hotel has
an indoor pool. (80 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains,
N.Y., 914.694.5400)
WESTCHESTER MARRIOTT
This property has a 9,216-square-foot ballroom that seats
1,040, a smaller 3,168-square-foot ballroom seating 350, an
outdoor terrace that holds 300 for receptions in 5,000 square
feet of space, and 21 meeting spaces. Also available are two
restaurants, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. (670 White
Plains Road, Tarrytown, N.Y., 961.631.2200)
HAMMOND MUSEUM & JAPANESE STROLL
GARDEN
This nonprofit art museum offers an indoor open gallery
space (seating 60) and a three-and-a-half-acre outdoor
Japanese garden for events. In the warmer months a tent is
connected to the gallery, providing room to seat 220.
Founder Natalie Hays Hammond’s home will open later this
year and offer two 15-seat rooms. The Hammond Museum
is booked through caterer Food Fantasies. (28 Deveau Road,
North Salem, N.Y., 914.669.6777)
KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART
Only members of this visual arts museum can host nonmuseum events on-site—an individual member at the $2,500
membership level or above can host a private event, as can
a corporate member at the $5,000 level or above. The
museum and its sculpture garden hold 180 for receptions;
food and drink are allowed only outside of gallery areas.
(Route 22 at Jay St., Katonah, N.Y., 914.232.9555)
NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART
Located on the campus of Purchase College, this contemporary art museum has two south end galleries and a
center gallery available for events. While their availability
depends on the exhibitions, the south end galleries each
seat 400. The center gallery with an adjoining courtyard
seats 75 or holds 300 for receptions. Audiovisual services
and guided tours are available. (Purchase College, State
University of New York, Anderson Hill Road, Purchase,
N.Y., 914.251.6100)
BECKWITH POINTE
This 12-acre beach resort, located at the tip of the Davenport
Neck peninsula, has two banquet halls with Victorian decor.
For receptions, the Tudor Room holds 250 and the crystal
room holds 130. Off both rooms is an outdoor patio with
views of the Long Island Sound. An outdoor garden is also
available for corporate meetings. (700 Davenport Ave., New
Rochelle, N.Y., 914.235.0620)
GJOKO SPA
This therapeutic spa and hair salon is an elegant space for
group treatments. A maximum of four people can use the
spa rooms at a time; the entire space can be booked for
groups as large as 24. Also available are private or group
classes on tai chi, yoga, aikido, belly dancing, and Shotokan
Karate held at Gjoko Spa’s studio. (176 Myrtle Blvd.,
Larchmont, N.Y., 914.834.5657)
BLUE HILL AT STONE BARNS
Chef Dan Barber of Greenwich Village restaurant Blue Hill
opened this restaurant on the grounds of David Rockefeller’s
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. The restaurant
uses ingredients grown on the property to create seasonal
entrées. The main dining room seats 125, and a private room
seats 64. When weather permits, guests may sit on the patio
overlooking the barn and fields before their meal. (630
Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, N.Y., 914.366.9600)
CRABTREE’S KITTLE HOUSE
Originally built in 1790 as a nursery and fruit farm, this 12room inn and restaurant serving progressive American cuisine is now owned by the Crabtree family. Spaces include a
wine-tasting room (connected to the wine cellar) that holds
16; the Rose Room, for groups of 40; the private inn room
that holds 30; and the atrium room for groups of 225. (11
Kittle Road, Chappaqua, N.Y., 914.666.8044)
HARVEST-ON-HUDSON
With a Mediterranean farmhouse feel, this restaurant provides a private room that holds 36 for receptions. The private
room has audiovisual capabilities and high-speed Internet
access. A semiprivate room attached to the restaurant holds
50 for receptions but is only available Sunday through
Thursday. A garden is available during the day on Saturday
and Sunday for seated events or receptions for 220. (1 River
St., Hasting-on-Hudson, N.Y., 914.478.2800)
LA PANETIERE
This French restaurant celebrated its 20th anniversary last
summer. Housed in a mansion decorated with hand-painted
Provençal figures, it has won praise from The New York Times
and Wine Spectator. Spaces include a small, private room
that seats 20; the greenhouse, which holds 50; and the 95seat main dining room. (530 Milton Road, Rye, N.Y.,
914.967.8140)
LE CHÂTEAU
This elegant French restaurant in a 1907 mansion overlooking the Hudson River Valley has several stately meeting rooms, with fireplaces, that hold groups ranging from
20 to 175. Le Château is conveniently located near corporate centers in Westchester and Connecticut;
overnight accommodations are also available a short distance away in Ridgefield. (Route 35, Junction 123, South
Salem, N.Y., 914.533.6631)
107 MAMARONECK AVENUE
In the space that once housed Chrome is this three-room
club and lounge space. The L-shaped building houses Sho,
a casual bar which opened in December 2005 and holds
150; the 5,000-square-foot nightclub Aura, which opened in
May and holds 450 for receptions; and the private lounge
Elite, which holds 60. All three can be rented together or
separately. (107 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y.,
914.949.6021)
WILLETT HOUSE
Formerly a granary built in 1880, this historic house offers
five dining rooms. The mural room seats 120 and features
a bolted ceiling along with a painting of the Byrom River.
The pub room holds 100 for receptions and the club
room seats 75. Hunt room A seats 30; B seats 20. Both
have audiovisual capabilities and high-speed Internet.
On-premise catering is available. (20 Willett Ave., Port
Chester, N.Y., 914.939.7500)
CROTON SAILING SCHOOL
Established in 1986, the Croton Sailing School is open yearround, offering hands-on classes that include beginner
courses, 12-hour navigational lessons, an academy for children, and two-day, overnight instruction sessions. The company’s fleet of boats is available for rental: the Rainbows are
24-foot day-sailers; the Pearsons are 26-foot motorized vessels; and Merlin’s Magic is a 35-foot luxury yacht. (Senasqua
Road, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., 800.859.7245)
NEW YORK SAILING SCHOOL
Operating since 1968, this sailing school holds a variety of
courses, runs corporate teambuilding programs, and rents
boats to experienced sailors. Small boats can be rented for a
day outing and larger cruisers can be booked for an
overnight jaunt. The New York Sailing School also charters
yachts to various locations, including a trip up the Long
Island Sound to Cuttyhunk Island. (22 Pelham Road,
Rochelle, N.Y., 914.235.6052)
MACMENAMIN’S GRILL AND CHEF WORKS
This restaurant and cooking school housed in a refurbished brick building offers private rooms for events,
three kitchens for hands-on classes, and off-premise
catering. The interior features a brick fireplace, a large
limestone counter for teaching, maple floors, and arched
windows. Adult and child classes are available; a mini-
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New Rochelle, N.Y., 914.632.4900)
PLAYLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
This amusement park has 25 adult rides and 25 kids’ rides
along with three arcades and the Ice Casino, which has
three temperature-controlled ice skating rinks. Two areas in
the park host receptions for 800 guests. CulinArt is the
caterer. (Playland Pkwy., Rye, N.Y., 914.813.7010)
VINEYARDS & WINERIES
MYO WINE
Since 2004, this winemaking school owned and operated
by Rich Mattina has given appreciation seminars and educational workshops on how to make your own wine.
Sessions take place within the 5,000-square-foot climatecontrolled facility, and two small conference rooms are
available, each seating 15. Or you can book the 3,000square-foot winemaking area; it seats 120. (105 Fairview
Park Drive, Elmsford, N.Y., 914.741.5425)
NORTH SALEM VINEYARD
First established in 1965, this 18-acre vineyard and winery
is open on weekends year-round. The tasting room can be
used for private events when not open to the public, and
holds 30 for a seated event or 50 for receptions. During the
warmer months, larger events can take place in a tent on
the outdoor lawn adjacent to the winery. (441 Hardscrabble
Road, North Salem, N.Y., 914.669.5518)
PROSPERO WINERY
A winery in an area populated by wine producers, Prospero
sits on the east side of the Hudson. Lead by Melissa
Prospero, the Italian family-owned and operated shop produces red and white table wines, offering free daily tastings. The winery is open Thursdays through Sundays and
sells wine as well as gift baskets. (134 Marble Ave.,
Pleasantville, N.Y., 914.769.6870)
UPSTATE NEW YORK
EVENT SPACES
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT CASPERKILL
This space was formerly the Casperkill Country Club, and is
under new management. Outside catering is now permitted, as the space no longer provides catering for events.
There are five event venues on the property, from a boardroom that seats 16 to a ballroom that holds 600 for a
seated event or 1,000 for a reception. The Casperkill golf
club is adjacent. (2330 South Road, Route 9,
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 845.463.6400)
KUTSHER’S COUNTRY CLUB
Resting on 1,200 acres in the Catskill Mountains, Kutsher’s
features a lake, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and 400 guest rooms. Kutsher’s has 20 meeting
and banquet rooms, including the Stardust Room, which
seats 2,400 theater-style or holds 2,000 for receptions. The
smaller Launching Pad room holds 700 for a reception or
seated theater-style. (Kutsher’s Road, P.O. Box 432,
Monticello, N.Y., 845.794.6000)
LODGE AT WINDHAM
The Lodge at Windham is one part of Windham Mountain’s
17,000 square feet of meeting space. At the lodge, a
boardroom seats 12, the Mountain Express Slope View
Ballroom holds 400 for receptions, and the Legends Slope
View Ballroom seats 350. The staff can arrange skiing, hiking, or hot air ballooning trips for groups. (C.D. Lane Road,
Windham, N.Y., 518.734.4300)
MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
This large Victorian resort features the versatile 2,400square-foot conference house, which seats 192 theaterstyle. The west and east dining rooms hold 250 and 100,
respectively, for receptions. The Mohonk Mountain House
has 85 miles of hiking trails; Lake Mohonk can be used for
boating, fishing, or swimming. (1000 Mountain Rest Road,
New Paltz, N.Y., 845.255.1000)
NEW YORK COUNTRY CLUB
This venue’s clubhouse is accessed by a half-mile private
drive, and has waterfalls at the entrance. The main ballroom has barrel-vaulted ceilings with chandeliers and
panoramic countryside views; it seats 300. A reception for
as many as 250 can be held outside on the patio. Also onsite is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by
Stephen Kay. (103 Brick Church Road, New Hempstead,
N.Y., 845.729.8324)
OPUS
Opus Entertainment is a 16,000-square-foot venue in the
Palisades Mall in West Nyack. It features Opus Lounge, a
7,000-square-foot space with 18 computer terminals adjacent to the Opus Theater, a 7,000-square-foot venue with
260 seats. The theater has a mezzanine-level bar that offers
lounge-style seating and a private area that seats 40. Opus
opened in September 2005. (1000 Palisades Center Drive,
West Nyack, N.Y., 845.290.8300)
SWAN CLUB
The Swan Club has three rooms that overlook Roslyn
Harbor. The garden room seats 160 and has its own
entrance. The Camelot Room seats 230 and has large windows and many chandeliers. The Contessa Room seats
140, and has a warmer feel with its deeper-hued color
scheme. (Shore Road, Glenwood, N.Y., 516.621.7600)
HOTELS,INNS & CASINOS
BULLIS HALL
Built in 1832, this hall has been restored as a hotel and
country inn. There are three suites and two standard
rooms. The hotel’s dining room, which has a new chef,
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can be closed for small business meetings or executive
conferences. The facility has a relationship with nearby
hunt organizers and polo groups that can assist with
group activities. (88 Hunns Lake Road, Stanfordville,
N.Y., 845.868.1665)
TROUTBECK COUNTRY INN
Troutbeck is a resort on 43 lushly landscaped acres in the
Berkshire Mountain foothills. In addition to unique guest
rooms with canopy beds, the English-style estate has elegant meeting space with dark wood details and a working
fireplace. There is high-speed wireless Internet access and
audiovisual capabilities. (515 Leedsville Road, Amenia,
N.Y., 800.978.7688)
THE FARMERS’ MUSEUM
This 23-acre living-history museum illustrating mid-19th
century rural life has authentic, 19th-century buildings,
many relocated from small towns in central New York State.
The church seats 120 theater-style, the tavern holds groups
of 80, while the Louis C. Jones Center (in the barn) holds
350. The museum’s grounds can also be used for outdoor
receptions for 2,000. (5775 State Route 80, Cooperstown,
N.Y., 607.547.1499)
FENIMORE ART MUSEUM
The elegant, neo-Georgian mansion that was once the
home of novelist James Fenimore Cooper has folk, decorative, and native American art in its museum. Its spectacular grounds have terraced gardens, manicured
lawns, topiary displays, and beautiful views of Lake
Otesaga. Facilities include a 120-seat auditorium, the
terraces for receptions of 300, and the lakeside lawn
that can be tented for 1,000. (5798 State Route 80,
Cooperstown, N.Y., 607.547.1400)
NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND
MUSEUM AND DOUBLEDAY FIELD
On Main Street in central Cooperstown, the museum rents
out its hallowed Hall of Fame Gallery, where bronze plaques
of the game’s legends are displayed; this seats 120 or holds
175 for receptions. One block away is Doubleday Field, an
old-fashioned ball park that can be rented by groups from
April through October. (25 Main St., Cooperstown, N.Y.,
607.547.7200; for information on Doubleday Field, contact
the Cooperstown Village Office, 607.547.2411)
STORM KING ART CENTER
Storm King Art Center is a museum on 500 acres of landscaped lawns and fields that showcases postwar sculptures
by internationally known artists. The grounds feature
sweeping views of the Hudson Highlands. Groups of 15 or
more may make advance reservations and receive discounted admission and tours. (P.O. Box 280, Old Pleasant
Hill Road, Mountainville, N.Y., 845.534.3115)
BUTTERMILK FALLS INN & SPA
This historic Hudson River estate was built in 1764, and was
recently renovated and expanded. There are 13 unique
guest rooms, including three rooms inside carriage houses,
featuring fireplaces, high-speed Internet connections, and
views of the river. The 70-acre estate has gardens, landscaped terraces, flower fields, and swan-filled ponds. A spa
features aromatherapy massage and facials. (220 North
Road, Milton, N.Y., 845.795.1310)
MENLA MOUNTAIN RETREAT & CONFERENCE
CENTER
This Catskills retreat has meeting and overnight accommodations. The main hall seats 270 theater-style, and has
floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides. The site sleeps 90
in the Delos Inn, Mountain House, Hill House, and private
cottages. Other amenities include a massage and wellness
facility, hiking trails, a yoga studio, and one outdoor swimming pool. (375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, N.Y.,
212.807.0563 ext.104)
OTESAGA RESORT HOTEL
Built in 1909, the Otesaga Resort Hotel has more than
13,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including
a 2,625-square-foot, 300-seat main dining room. Other
spaces include the ballroom, for 250; the Fennimore Room
that seats 100 for banquets; the Templeton Lounge for
125; and the 180-foot-long veranda, which can serve as a
pre- or post-function space. (60 Lake St., Cooperstown,
N.Y., 607.547.9931)
CEDAR CREST FARM EQUESTRIAN CENTER
The British Horse Society offers group horseback-riding lessons at Cedar Crest's spacious indoor and outdoor areas;
the property has 70 acres of countryside with trails. Three
suites can accommodate overnight guests on-site. A 30- by
70-foot club room seats 60 or holds 100 for receptions.
(2054 Route 83, Pine Plains, N.Y., 518.398.1034)
SKATE TIME 209
This football field-sized (30,000 square feet) skating and
entertainment facility opened at the end of April. Skate
Time 209 has several indoor spaces. including an
11,000-square-foot maple-floored roller rink, a 10,000square-foot concrete and wood skateboard park, and a
1,000-square-foot arcade, along with a meeting space
and a 100-seat café. The entire space holds 300 for
receptions and can be booked for private events. (5164
Route 209, Accord, N.Y., 845.626.7971)
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Your Senses Again
Current City Wide Events Scheduled
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
May 24, 2006–May 28, 2006
6th Anniversary Satchmo SummerFest
August 3, 2006–August 6, 2006
See all of the events scheduled with the New Orleans CVB calendar at:
www.neworleanscvb.com/calendar/
Venues are operational for your next meetings, incentives, or events.
The Elms Mansion
3029 St. Charles Avenue
504.895.9200
www.elmsmansion.com
Bourbon Vieux
501 Bourbon Street
888.855.8438
www.bourbonvieux.com
Tipitina’s in the Quarter
233 N. Peters Street
504.566.7095
www.Tipitinas.com
Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World
233 Newton Street
800.362.8213
www.mardigrasworld.com
Pat O’s on the River
718 St. Peter Street
504.561.1200
www.patobriens.com
Riverview Room
600 Decatur Street, 4th Floor
888.236.8260
www.Riverviewroom.com
Latrobe’s on Royal
403 Royal Street
504.299.0601
www.latrobesonroyal.com
New Orleans Board of Trade
316 Board of Trade Place
504.262.0412
www.neworleansbot.com
The Foundry
333 St. Joseph Street
504.586.1309
www.BellaLunaRestaurant.com
Generations Hall
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
504.568.1702
www.generationshall.com
Musee Conti
917 Conti Street
800.233.5405
www.historyofneworleans.com
Hermann Grima House
820 St. Louis Street
504.581.3866
www.Broussards.com
House of Blues New Orleans
504.310.4970, [email protected]
Contact The International Special Event Society (ISES)
for a list of event production companies to assist your planning.
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In Search of the NBT
The Next Big Thing is blowin’ in the wind, which is fine, as long as I get there first.
ANYONE WHOSE LIVELIHOOD IS ENHANCED BY “BEING
creative” or “having ideas” is, by nature, a cool hunter, a seeker of what’s
new and different—the Next Big Thing. Ain’t it so? In fact, not only compensation but our own self-worth is wrapped up in our ability not just to
spot these NBTs, but to claim ownership, exploit, and then discard.
A few months back, I was very proud of myself for “discovering” a new
restaurant near the beach in Miami, not through a referral or magazine or
blog, but by riding my bike. Creek 28 is chef Kira Volz’s low-key yet intense
restaurant inside the Indian Creek Hotel, an interesting 1928 non-Deco,
cypress-ornamented hideaway. (I’ve already gone on about it in my online
report from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.) Once ensconced
there and asked where I was staying, I inevitably began by saying, “Well, I
doubt you ever heard of it, but....”
I remained pleased with myself until checkout time, when one of the
hotel’s staff let slip that Bruce Weber had taken over most of the joint for a
big photo shoot just before my arrival. So now, if and when the occasion
ever arises to recommend my new find, I’m sure the response will be, “Oh,
you mean the place in GQ with the nude twins?”
NBTs are ephemeral, and they often don’t keep well. Eons ago Tina Brown
(whose very existence once seemed predicated on NBT pursuit) won huge
NBT props by being the first to have Macy Gray perform, at the fabled Talk
magazine launch on Liberty Island. Macy brought down the house—well,
field. But when I hired her, just a few seasons later, she seemed comatose
when I stopped backstage to give a friendly 10-minute warning. I was alarmed
to find the singer’s head, eyes closed, lolling back on her shoulders while a
stylist glued sequins one at a time to her platform heels, which she was wearing at the time. It seemed unlikely that even one shoe would become completely sparkly, much less planted onstage, with this mess perched on top.
To be fair, she rallied and gave a very lively, if inscrutable, performance.
But she was no longer an NBT, and now she’s a has-been. Life as an NBT is
just as Hobbes described, “nasty, brutish, and short,” no?
NBTs can be anything. A restaurant. A drink. A shoe company.
Remember when Jimmy Choo was an NBT? All those rich girls were so
glad to have another brand beside Manolo Blahnik to talk about. Sure, there
was Sigerson Morrison and Maud Frizon, fine footwear makers, but the
only shoe that the dames I knew talked about was Manolo Blahnik. But then
that article that everybody read defined Manolo Blahniks as “classy” and
Jimmy Choos as “trashy” (validated in no small part by Choo lady Tamara
Mellon being romantically linked with Girls Gone Wild smutographer and
Richard Johnson bachelor party host Joe Francis). So now we’re back to
only one brand again. Blah blah Blahnik.
NBT BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER. HOW ELSE
to explain being on a panel about new ideas in entertaining, and witnessing
my co-panelist demonstrate—irony-free—her newest find: ice cubes made
of plastic that light up and go in cocktails, although not in place of real ice
cubes, which are still needed. Now I don’t think electronic ice cubes should
be considered an idea. But other people seemed to think they were cute.
I remember the Messmore & Damon studio, this warehouse in the west
20’s, was the NBT of party spaces for a while. I’ll claim it was my discovery
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It was a giant hangar, filled with weird old cars, dangerous scaffolds, and stuff. I first used the location for the kickoff of the first
7th on Sixth collected menswear shows, sponsored by GQ. What
made this blockwide version of Sanford & Son a natural party
site was the open floor acreage, where set backdrops
were once painted for the Metropolitan Opera. It was
one of the only places with a huge flat space, where the
canvasses could roll out onto the floor, and the painters
walked on them wearing little plastic slippers and with
paint brushes attached to long sticks. Something to see.
Because I knew that then-mayor Rudy Giuliani loved opera, I mentioned this detail in his carefully delivered invitation. Sure enough, he
showed up and seemed delighted to nose around looking at fake bushes
and other stage props. In case you didn’t know, in New York, event with
mayor = news crews = PR, and this night was no different. So of course we
booked the space again for the launch of Time Out New York. This time we
had a thousand more people coming, so we were really pushing our luck.
Have I mentioned that the place was a firetrap and didn’t have a C of O?
(That’s Certificate of Occupancy, an obscure city-issued document that
becomes a hell of a lot less obscure when the fire department shows up.) I
knew something was afoot when I arrived for a walk-through a few days
before the event to find a giant camera crew with lights, backdrops, vans,
and, tellingly, giant fans that looked like they belong on the back of an
Everglades airboat. If you know about photography, you know what giant
photo set fans mean: Annie Leibovitz is in the house. Sure enough, she was
there shooting one of her Vanity Fair fold-out covers with a zillion starlets,
placed in order of priority from left to right. (You know they trick them all
into thinking they’ll be on the real cover, don’t you?)
Anyway, despite the fact that I once vacationed with this photographer and
her late partner, Susan Sontag, in Mexico (Costa Careyes, great resort) and
got to know them a bit (they came to my casita for Easter cocktails), La
Leibovitz looked unhappy to see me there with a team in tow. Why? Well, I’m
guessing—her general anti-social tendencies aside, it seemed that she, like I,
considered Messmore & Damon her secret find, and didn’t want others using
it. (By the way, if it’s not clear by now, the presence of a big-time photographer
means the NBT is already a BT.)
To make a long story short, the Time Out New York party was well attended—a stampede, really—and in the next few months I noticed other firms
were booking Messmore & Damon. Sure enough, the next time I called to
book, the owner, a super-tall, Kojak-pated fellow with an imposing manner,
got on the phone with me to berate me. His career as a site booker was over;
some enforcement honchos had gotten wind of all these parties and shut him
down. “It’s all your fault,” I remember him saying.
I was so proud.
Columnist Ted Kruckel is an experienced and opinionated former event and
PR pro who ran events for 20 years for high-profile clients like Vanity Fair,
Elle Decor, Christian Dior, and Carolina Herrera. He shuttered his firm,
Ted Inc., in 2003. You can email him at [email protected].
NBTs I’d Like
to See
Bourbon Every other liquor
has had its day in the sun.
Non-Caspian Domestic
Caviar Particularly paddlefish.
It is less expensive, so serve
generously, please. Domestic
sevruga is fine too.
Virtual Fund-raisers You get
points for giving and showing up without having to
leave home.
Less Ice in Drinks Like Europe!
Timely Invitations When did
the four-to-six-weeks rule
expire?
Smaller, More Potent
Cocktails And the glassware
to match.
Step-and-Repeat-Free
Events Why not just tattoo
the celebrity shills?
Proper Ventilation Meaning
air supply, not racier dresses.
SMOKING!
For Ted’s take on the
latest events, read his
column on BiZBash.com
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