Archive for April, 2010

As someone who constantly helps brides make choices almost every day I came up with my own system on which and how to choose the best options for your cocktail reception.

Here are a few things that you should consider before you even look at the menu:

Your Ethnicity -Always incorporate your ethnic background food into your choices.

Your Style – If you are a very authentic individual then create a very authentic looking station. For example use the actual Paellera for the Spanish Paella or if you are more of a modern style individual maybe serve it in individual decorative plates. Here is another example; Dolma is one of my traditional foods. Originally the ingredients are fully warped in grape leaves; you grab one and dip it into a sauce. What we did was, we cut
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Since 2000, the Grand Central Partnership has been hosting an annual event called Grand Gourmet which benefits the work of the Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation, the largest not-for-profit homeless services provider in New York City.

This month on Thursday, April 29, guests will once again be able to sample delicious dishes and beverages from more than 30 of Midtown Manhattan’s. 

Grand Gourmet – The Flavor of Midtown®
Thursday, April 29, 2010
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal
East 42nd Street at Park Avenue

Tickets $75 Each

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mad46 Rooftop Lounge Hosts the
2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party!

Watch the Derby on Flat Panel and Projection Screen TV’s throughout the roof while enjoying Mint Juleps and other great cocktails from Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Bonterra Wines and MORE!

Come Dressed in your best Kentucky Derby Attire as prizes will be awarded for the best Derby Attire! Prizes include tickets to the Belmont Stakes, complimentary Bottle Service at mad46, and much, much MORE!

Click here to see some of the best photos from last years event.

THERE IS NO COVER CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT! Bottle service is available but NOT required!

For more information visit us online at www.mad46.com and be sure to check out our “happenings” page for all events at
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We are proud to announce our newest meetings promotion with Junior’s Cheesecake.  When you book your next meeting at The Roosevelt Hotel receive a Junior’s cheesecake just for booking.

What better way to get in the New York state of mind than to enjoy an authentic New York cheesecake from Junior’s Cheesecake. Our 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space accommodates intimate groups of 20 to corporate gathers of 850.

To book your meeting in classic NYC style email cheesecake@rooseveltnyc.com or call our sales team at 212-661-9600 and ask for the cheesecake promotion.

*Offer cannot be combined on any other promotion, not offered on any previously booked groups or events, cake redemption for groups or events that are newly contracted only, offer non transferable, space based on availability, 1 cake per contracted event. Cakes will be sent after group or meeting actualizes.
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Vander Bar is excited to announce a NEW lunch menu with items starting at $8!   The perfect price at the perfect location. 

Join us in midtown at the corner of 45th Street and Vanderbilt Avenue for your next meal. My favs are the Boston Lettuce salad and the sliders!  Now that we are offering a FREE meal with the purchase of one, is there really any reason not to try it?

PRINT THE OFFER ON THIS LINK TO REDEEM A BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER ON YOUR NEXT LUNCH AT VANDER BAR! *

Vander Bar also offers FREE WIFI, which is great if you have to work and eat!! We also offer
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