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On August 24th ,the East Coast Modball Rally will kick off in New York City with a Tunnel Run  that starts at the Roosevelt Hotel and continues through Midtown, Brooklyn, Holland and Park Avenue. Registration begins at 2PM at the Roosevelt Hotel and the run will begin at 8PM. This event  is not exclusively for cars that are participating in the Modball Rally that travels down the East Coast, but open to all modified cars in the New York City area. After the tunnel run, all teams are welcome to the Mad 46 Rooftop Lounge to celebrate the start of the Modball Rally. 

Not sure what the Modball Rally even is?  It is described by one of its sponsors as “the most bonkers road trip around”. Teams from around the country assemble each year for a road rally that spans across many state borders. The term “modball” is given because it is said to be a modified ‘Gumball Rally’. The Modball Rally is known less for its actual race and more for the partying that ensues later each night. This years rally takes place from August 25th-29th and stops in  New York, Washington D.C., Virginia Beach, Atlanta, Orlando and finally Miami.

If you are interested in participating in this years rally, more info is available here.
If you would like to participate in the NYC Tunnel Run please send an e-mail to serena@modball.com indicating your name, number and a request for more info. 

Photo Credit: Paul Retherford

Ferinoosh Khosravi, the Roosevelt Hotel’s Senior Catering and Sales Manager and popular “Wedding Ace” has taken to her blog Here Comes My Bride to weigh in on what to expect from this season’s weddings.

In her latest post, she explains that the muted colors and small, modest  accessories that were popular to last year’s brides will not be as prevalent this year. Bright colors and bold accessories are what we can expect. Also, bridesmaid dresses will begin to vary in color hues and fabric type, giving way to a more casual vibe.

Ferinoosh also has some ideas about how to cut costs for the big day (it is ok for the groom to wear his best suit rather than renting an expensive tuxedo). Check out the full post for all the details.

Well, this is it.  After 9 months of cooking up this baby, its time for me to go on maternity leave for the next 12 weeks.  Poor me, off from work for the entire summer (planned?)

It has been so amazing meeting and connecting with so many of you over the past year.  I absolutely love what I do and cannot wait to be back at The Roosevelt Hotel in September. 

But have no fear.  I leave you in only the best of hands.  All of the Roosevelt Hotel, mad46 and Vander Bar social media accounts, as well as this blog, will be run by three fine ladies…Amy, Jasmine and Chelsea.   They kind of rule, but you’ll find that out for yourself.

So, here I am on my last day. Packing up and getting ready for the next chapter of my life.  Wish me luck on baby girl #2 and lets hope my 3 year old behaves!!

See you soon my friends! XO

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

Congratulations to all of the winners of the Vander Bar, New Kids On The Block ticket give away promotion!

All of our guest who purchased Bacardi Torched Cherry and Coke, were automatically entered to win a Pair of tickets to see the New Kids on the Block at Radio City Music Hall!

Congratulations to all of our winners and a big THANK YOU to everyone that stopped by Vander Bar for their chance to win!

Our Grand Prize Winner, Nisha from Manhattan won our Girls night out package which includes 4 tickets to the show, a bottle of Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum and overnight accommodations at The Roosevelt Hotel, located just blocks from Radio City Music Hall.

For more promotions and special events make sure to follow us on
www.RooseveltConnect.com

Posted By
Kate Girotti
Promotions Manager

If you are like many of us that have decided NOT to go in on a share-house this year and instead have decided to “stay-cation” here in the city, then make sure to put mad46 Champagne Saturdays on your list of things to do in NYC this Summer. Every Saturday night mad46 will have specials on both full and mini bottles of champagne, champagne cocktails and your chance to win free champagne bottle service for you and three friends!

Sponsored by Piper Heidsieck, guests are able to take their own photos in front of the mad46 and Piper Heidsieck Step & Repeat and upload their photos to our Flickr Page. Every week we will choose one “Champagne Saturday Pic of the Week”. At the end of the month, the top four photos of the week will be judged and the winner of “Champagne Saturday photo of the Month” will win a complimentary bottle of Champagne for them and 3 friends at mad46.

Make sure to check out our full event calendar to see what Champagne Saturday events will also feature complimentary champagne samples (limit one per guests, while supplies last) from our friends at Piper Heidsieck and Moet & Chandon! For all the latest information on special events, group outings and reservations at mad46 please visit us online at mad46.com We look forward to seeing you at Champagne Saturdays throughout the Summer!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

Posted By
Kate Girotti
Promotions Manager

First, I would like to say THANK YOU to all of our followers out there who have been a part of our online communities over these past months. We have grown into such an amazing community and we consider all of you close friends of The Roosevelt Hotel.

We couldn’t be more gracious to have you be a part of who we are.

With that said, I want to introduce you all to www.RooseveltConnect.com. Over the past year or so, our lives have been changed by the growth of social media. If you were to ask me one year ago today, how the developments of social networks like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube , etc would affect our business, I could never have imagined the success that we have had being a part of these communities.

From using these networks as a customer service tool, to the offering of exclusive deals/promotions at the hotel or even just to keep our followers in tune with what’s happening in our home city of NYC, our online communities have given us the ability to connect with you. Our guests. Our colleagues. Our friends. Nothing can replace the relationships that we have developed over this past year.

*sniff*

So, what is www.RooseveltConnect.com ? It’s simply a site that allows you to connect to all the areas of the hotel and all its outlets. Think of it as a “home” for all our social media connections.

Did you know that our rooftop lounge has its own Twitter account?  How about our street level bar? Oh, and the hotel has a fancy new iPhone app, did you know that? I know, I know. It’s a lot to keep up with. That’s what this site is for. To keep you connected to all of our communities. Each one of these networks has its own unique personality and shares its own exclusive promotions so it’s worth being a part of (or at least I think so).

Click and connect with us. We look forward to continuing our relationship with you and building many more in the future.

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

It’s Internet Week NY this coming June 7-11!!  We know that all you “techies” are into boozing, so we are offering a special martini just for this week. We call it the TECH-TINI!

Join us at The Roosevelt Hotel at any one of our lounges (mad46, Vander Bar or the lobby lounge, the Madison Club Lounge) and enjoy this delicious cocktail for just $10.

SUMMER TECH-TINI
2 oz Van Gogh Pineapple
½ oz Coconut Rum
½ oz Pineapple Juice

Shake vodka, Rum and Pineapple Juice together in an ice-filled shaker. Strain into an ice filled cocktail glass or served up in a martini glass.

CLASSIC TECH-TINI
1 1/2 oz vodka
3/4 oz dry vermouth

Shake vodka and vermouth together with several ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with olive and serve

In addition, all Internet Week participants receive 15% off food purchases when you show your internet week badge at time of purchase.  Not bad, huh?

Need a place to crash?  The Roosevelt Hotel is also offering an exclusive rate for Internet Week NY attendees.  Click here to book a room at this special rate.

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

The Roosevelt Hotel is proud and very excited to announce the launch of our new mobile application!  From housekeeping requests to contacting our concierge, this application keeps you connected to our hotel as well as this big city!

We are proud to be the first hospitality establishment in the Northeast and the only in New York City to partner with ICE Mobile, the latest phase of guest service functionality unveiled by Intelity’s Interactive Customer Experience (ICE).

Now, you can have all the amenities of The Roosevelt Hotel is now at your fingertips!

iPhone users can now download our new ICE Mobile application through the app store for FREE or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/roosevelt-hotel-nyc/id368944831?mt=8

Don’t feel left out my fellow Blackberry users, this app will be available to you very soon!

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

PHOTO: Ruth and Herbert at The Roosevelt Hotel New York in 1955.

In the summer of 1955, love found its way to The Roosevelt Hotel New York. Married in our Terrace Ballroom in July of 1955, Ruth and Herbert made memories in the celebration of their love and unity by taking the leap into marriage.

It wasnt until their 45th wedding anniversary in July of 2000 that Ruth and Herbert made their way back to The Roosevelt Hotel and we were beyond happy to have them back with us!  It was just for a weekend getaway, but this happy couple rekindled in the Big Apple and even got to see a Broadway show!

They came back to us for the big 50th anniversary and we are now looking forward to having Ruth and Herbert stay with us once again for their 55th anniversary! 

Congratulations Rith and Herbert on your upcoming anniversary!  We are proud to consider you part of The Roosevet Hotel family!

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

This month is National Fitness and Health Month and we are celebrating at The Roosevelt Hotel New York!  Join us at Vander Bar, mad46 or our Madison Club Lounge and enjoy one of our delicious “Figure Friendly” cocktails.

We have also partnered with Equinox which means that if have a current membership with them, just flash your card to your bartender or waitress and get 10% off your final bill all month! While you’re here, enter to win a FREE month membership to Equinox  or a Beach Bag from Bacardi USA.

Skip out the gym a few minutes early and sip on a delicious (low calorie) cocktail.  Take this month to pat yourself on the back!

UNDER 100 CALORIE COCKTAILS

Bacardi & Diet
Bacardi Rum topped with Diet Coke

Summer Splash
Any Grey Goose Flavor topped with soda water

Ultimate Bikini
Goose Citron, Tyku, a squeeze of lime and a splash of soda

Strawberry Sweetie
Goose vodka, sliced strawberries, fresh lemon juice with a little Splenda

Girlish Figure
Bacardi Flavored Rum, Cranberry juice and a splash of soda

LOW IN SUGAR

Cointreaupolitian
Cointreau, cranberry juice, and lemon

White Lady
Cointreau, Bombay Sapphire Gin and lemon juice

Original Margarita
Cointreau, Tequila and lime juice

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager