Archive for May, 2009

Benjamin Steak House
May 27, 2009

 

Benjamin Steak House
52 East 41st Street, (212) 297-9177
Benjamin Steak House is open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant features full bars on two levels, and offers private room and party menus. For complete menus, photo gallery and more, visit www.benjaminsteakhouse.com
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REVIEW
By Nancy Walman
After more than 20 years at that venerable [...]

NOVA SCOTIA LOBSTER FESTIVAL
May 27, 2009

NOVA SCOTIA LOBSTER FESTIVAL ARRIVES IN NEW YORK
 
Patina Restaurant Group Presents Cold-Water Delicacy at Budget-Friendly Prices
from May 22nd-September 6th
Lobster lovers have reason to celebrate this summer – the world’s most sought after lobster, the hard-shell from Nova Scotia, is making its way to Patina Restaurant Group’s menus at unbeatable prices. Usually considered a culinary [...]

ÍS VODKA is now available in New York!!!!
May 27, 2009

ÍS VODKA is now available in New York!!!!
“Start Spreading the Booze”
VIKING GLACIER SPIRITS, INC. LAUNCHES SUPER-PREMIUM ÍS VODKA IN NEW YORK
 
On the heels of their hugely successful launches in the California and Nevada markets, Viking Glacier Spirits International Inc. (VGS) is pleased to introduce ÍS VODKA (pronounced “ice”) to the New York Market. ÍS [...]

HASSLER HOTELS & RESORTS
May 27, 2009

INTRODUCING:
HASSLER HOTELS & RESORTS

Roberto Wirth, owner and General Manager of the venerable Hotel Hassler Roma, signed an agreement last week with renowned hotelier Moreno Occhiolini to create a new international luxury hotel chain, Hassler Hotels & Resorts.
The new company will have Wirth as Chairman and Occhiolini as CEO. The original Hotel Hassler Roma will continue [...]

BADRUTT’S PALACE HOTEL GETS 50 MILLION SWISS FRANC UPGRADE
May 27, 2009

50 MILLION SWISS FRANC UPGRADE BRINGS MORE WELLBEING TO BADRUTT’S PALACE HOTEL

The first phase of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel’s wellness renovation will be completed by August 2009. The enhancement of the wellness area is part of a three-stage upgrade for Badrutt’s Palace Hotel from 2008 to 2010 with a total investment of close to 50 million [...]

Record-Breaking Grosses For Broadway
May 27, 2009

2008 – 2009 BROADWAY THEATRE SEASON
END-OF-SEASON STATISTICS
Record-Breaking Grosses
 
The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2008 – 2009 season, which began May 26, 2008 and ended May 24, 2009.
Broadway shows grossed approximately $943.3 million, compared to the previous season’s $937.5 million. *
As of the week ending May 24, 2009 (Week 52), [...]

“WITCHCRAFT” AT THE OAK ROOM MAY 26TH THROUGH JUNE 6TH
May 27, 2009

CELEBRATED UK JAZZ DUO CLAIRE MARTIN AND
RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT BRING “WITCHCRAFT”
TO THE OAK ROOM MAY 26TH THROUGH JUNE 6TH

Acclaimed award-winning British singer Claire Martin and Oscar-nominated composer and pianist Richard Rodney Bennett join forces for a fortnight of relaxed cabaret-style jazz inspired by Broadway composer Cy Coleman, whose music forms the linchpin of [...]

Sun City Goes Green
May 26, 2009

Sun City Goes Green

Sahara
May 20, 2009

Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine

In Murray Hill at 513 2nd Avenue at 28th Street.
Open on weekdays from 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM, and on weekends from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
For reservations and private parties, call 212-532-7589 or visit Sahara Turkish Cuisine on the web at http://www.saharasturkish.com.
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Turkish Delights at Murray Hill’s Sahara
By Nancy Walman

With a recently remodeled [...]