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Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

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 the cooked leaves and mixed it into the ingredients (just to make sure guests are getting the same taste) than we put it on a plate that had another leaf sitting at the bottom and added a few drop of the sauce on the top. Same food different presentation!

The Season - Use the season into your wedding… How about Spring Harvest or Summer Soups…

The Location (City, State & Country) – As you know each region has its own special food. For example why not have a station with all the famous cheeses (remember the happy cow commercial, LOL) from California. How about a Lamb Bredie in South Africa and may be a fresh seafood station from Colorado River.

Your Favorite food – Always incorporate your favorite food into your cocktail reception. (Remember it may be your favorite and not others. So adding it to your cocktail reception is such a better idea than into your dinner menu).

Up to date - Now a days with all the different restaurants and food options, people would love to see newer things rather than the same old same old.
For example I believe the days for Carving and Sushi stations are over (at least the way we were presenting them) here is my suggestion, if you have to have a carving station, have it precut into small pieces in a very nice presentation and decorative cutting board and let the guests grab their pieces themselves. (don’t you hate it when there is a hug cutting board and you can see all the lines of years of usage and a hug knife that looks very scary and how about that awful ugly looking warmer).

As for Sushi station, I know a lot of people still love to have it but I am not that crazy about it. Maybe my suggestion would be a few fresh (made just before the reception and not during) trays mixed with a Seafood and Caviar bar.

Another very common station is the Pasta station. Forget about the old fashion way of chef mixing different kinds of pasta and sauces in front of the guests (remember this is cocktail reception and not a buffet brunch). How about a very simple small plate with the sauce at the bottom and a spatula full of pasta on the top or have sauces in different bowls separately and let people choose and mix them.

Asian Stations such as Dim Sum, Noodle, Thai, Peaking Duck, Lo Mein…etc are still very strong and popular. Number one reason is that they are lighter and a bit healthier than all others and as I mentioned earlier they make guests feel good about themselves after all that eating and drinking.

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian, European, Spanish, Italian Tuscan, Potato and American Deli stations. I love the variety and I believe they offer something for everyone.

As for passed Hors D’Oeuvres, One good thing is that any food can be turned into passed hors d’oeuvres. Just make it in smaller pieces, add some color and a nice decoration and you are good to go.

Here are some facts that you should consider when making a decision:
• Guests love passed hors d’oeuvres more than stations
• They love to see more options
• They love to see different presentations
• Smaller the pieces the better
• Easier to eat the better
• Something that does not smell
• Something that goes with what they are drinking
• Something that does not repeat at any of the stations or the dinner table
• Sweet station is for after dinner and not the cocktail reception
• Pick a station that does not smell
• Pick a station that does not require people standing on line for it
• Guest love un attended stations more than attendant stations
• Healthy, Green, Low Cholesterol makes the guests feel good about themselves
• Always have a semi menu sign at each station explaining the ethnicity and back ground including the some popular ways to consume the food.
• If you want it will be a nice touch if you add the original recipe so people can take with them. (I always ask my bride and grooms if they go to an event and see and taste something they like, they should definitly take a picture and if possible get the recipe from the chef).

Posted by
Ferinoosh Khosravi
Senior Catering Manager

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 mad46!

Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: mad46 Rooftop Lounge
Street: 46th Street at Madison Avenue

Posted By
Kate Girotti
Promotions Manager

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.

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 half-priced happy hour specials daily so after you’ve worked your tush off all day, stop in for a cocktail before your commute home!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR LUNCH MENU HERE

*Get a FREE lunch item of equal or lesser value with purchase. Must print this page to redeem offer. Valid through June 30, 2010.

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

The Roosevelt Hotel New York is very excited to announce a new menu addition to our already delicious line up of treats for catered events!  A cupcake break.  Yes, I said it, CUPCAKES!  There is not a person I know that does not love a good cupcake and what better way to appease your meeting attendees or spice up your event then to serve up yummy cupcakes.  I guarantee it will always be a win!

Our Director of Catering sure knows how to make a pregnant, cupcake loving lady (me) happy so I will be attending a special cupcake sampling this afternoon at 4:00pm.  Follow us on Twitter @RooseveltNYC to hear all about it!

Check out the new menu below or view all our catering menu selections here.

A Little Something Sweet
A Selection of Specialty Cup Cakes to include:
Red Velvet Cupcake 
A Deep Red Moist Cake filled with a Creamy Chocolate Truffle Center and swirled with cream cheese buttermilk frosting

Vanilla Bean Cupcake
Buttery Vanilla Cake Filled with Vanilla Bean Flecked Cream and finished off with a Buttery Vanilla flecked Icing

Chocolate
Chocolate Cup Cake- Dark Chocolate Cake with a Creamy Bittersweet Truffle Center and Deep Chocolate Frosting

Chilled Fresh Milk and Chocolate Milk, Assorted Sodas and Bottled Water, Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Fine Teas

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

Photo:  The Roosevelt Hotel NYC General Manager John Trovato and our Kids Wish Network guest Gideon in the hotel lobby

The Roosevelt Hotel New York has always been proud and honored to be a small part of the Kids Wish Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children living with life threatening illnesses. This week we were graced with the presence of a happy (and chatty) 15 yr old boy from Michigan named Gideon. Gideon suffers from Cystic Fibrosis (a devastating lung disease) that often takes the lives of its sufferers in their late teens and twenties. A true survivor with the strength that some of us may never know Gideon has been through 4 surgeries this past year due to a severe sinus infection which turned into a brain absess. During the second surgery, damage was done to his optical nerves leaving him blind.

Let’s get to know Gideon. Gideon is an upbeat, popular and intelligent kid who enjoys listening to books on tape. He is a huge fan of the TV show “Heroes” and his favorite celebrities are Michael J. Fox and Johnny Depp (me too, Gideon!). He loves to listen to books on tape, spend time with his cat and his best subject in school is English.

When it came to making his wish, Gideon knew right away what his would be. While recovering from surgery, he heard a TV interview with Michael J. Fox where he was talking about his book, “The Incurable Optimist.” Gideon instantly felt a connection with Michael and found him to be an inspiration so it was a no-brainer that this was what he wished for most.

On April 21st at the Central Park Zoo, Gideon’s wish came true. Michael J Fox was kind enough to meet with Gideon and his family and Gideon finally got to meet his idol.

The Roosevelt Hotel New York was proud to donate accommodations to Gideon and his family so that he can com to the Big Apple to fulfill his wish. It’s a small part, but we are so happy and honored to play a role in Gideons wish!

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

Get 10 % Off your FINAL BILL at any of  the outlets at The Roosevet Hotel New York with a valid work ID or business card on April 21st for Administrative Professionals Day!

So get lunch at Vander Bar or even a drink or two at mad46 Rooftop Lounge or the Madison Club Lounge and get a great discount.  Thanks for all you do!

* Available on 4/21/10 only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be 21 yrs or older.

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

With 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible New York City meeting and exhibit space The Roosevelt Hotel is perfect for your next large event or gathering of up to 800 people. If that’s not reason enough to host your next meeting with us, The Roosevelt Hotel is now offering a Spring Incentive on meetings held in any one of our ballrooms.

Book any one of our Catering HOT DATES and select any two (2) of the following incentives..

Audio Visual Sales
20% Discount off your Final Bill

Food and Beverage
10% Discount off your Final Bill

Discounted Internet
(1) Free Wired Internet Connection per day

CATERING HOT DATES
April 22
May 3-5
May 10
May 12
May 14
 May 26- 27
June 11
June 17
June 21-23

Contact one of our Sales Representative for details by emailing  catering@rooseveltnyc.com.

*Limited time offer. Valid for new bookings of 100 or more attendees. New bookings only and they must be booked by and consumed by June 30, 2010. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Based on availability. Must mention “HOT MEETINGS” to receive this offer. Limited time offer.

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager

Ahhh, tax season!  It’s enough to make you drink!  Well, good thing we are having a little special this April 15th!   Come try a free sample of Bushmill’s cocktails like the Dublin Cocktail or the Bushmill’s Celebratory Cocktail on April 15th at the Madison Club Lounge, Vander Bar or mad46 Rooftop Lounge!  Enjoy discounted pricing all night long! 

APRIL 15th at The Roosevelt Hotel New York, 7-9pm 

DUBLIN COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
2 oz Bushmills Irish Whiskey
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
Splash of Grand Marnier
3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Method: 
Shake with Ice, strain into Cocktail Glass, garnish with Lemon Twist

BUSHMILLS CELEBRATION COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Bushmills
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water)
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Method:
Shake with ice, strain into cocktail glass or serve on the rocks

Posted By
Kelli Crean
Ecommerce Manager