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Choosing your 1st birthday venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in New York. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal New York venue has never been easier.
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Vivo!
201-10 Cross Island Pkwy, Flushing, NY 11360, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
VIVO! Mediterranean Grill & Catering is a restaurant with a seasonal, locally inspired menu includes wild caught fish, prime aged meats, free-range chicken, and freshly cooked pastas. Our Chef and Culinary Team believe in using only the finest ingredients to ensure that the dish's integrity is never jeopardized. The restaurant's sophisticated, affluent ambience is reminiscent of the old world. The environment is both beautiful and trendy, with sun-filled, historic Ballrooms, a distinctively urban vibe in the Eating Room, handcrafted cocktails at the Bar and Lounge, and al fresco dining on the Patio adjacent to manicured gardens and gazebo. In addition, for all Kosher Events, VIVO! has teamed with W Kosher Events at One Hanover Square, The View at Battery Park, and VIVO! Do you have an unique occasion to commemorate? Allow VIVO! to host your next private gathering. The private ballrooms can accommodate 2 to 250 guests, ranging from a small intimate event to a large feast. Our professional catering managers can assist you in selecting the appropriate theme and setting for such a memorable occasion as weddings, Sweet 16's, Bridal Showers, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. VIVO! is also a fantastic venue for galas and fundraisers, fashion presentations, charity events, and dinner dances. Our experienced staff can create a stunning ambiance and theme for the cause, making it a memorable occasion. Your guests will be awed by the most unique views of the Throgs Neck Bridge and the picturesque rolling hills of Clearview’s Golf Course. These stunning vistas can only be seen from VIVO!'s private dining area. Our catered events receive the same level of attention to detail and use the same high-quality ingredients as our restaurant. The menu selection highlights our restaurant's rich flavors and delights. VIVO! will provide you and your guests with an evening of unrivaled elegance and excellence.
The Crescent Beach Club
333 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709, USA- Spaces for 100-600 Guests
- 1 Country Club
With its prime beachfront location, The Crescent Beach Club is Long Island's only top beachfront destination facility. The resort has been a premier wedding and private events destination for more than two decades. We are known for our stunning white sand beach, magnificent vistas, and exquisite cuisine, all of which combine to create a "once in a lifetime experience." Count on us to fulfill all of your wishes and to make your wedding or private event a really memorable occasion for not just you, but also for each and every one of your invited guests as well. Have the destination party of your dreams without ever having to leave New York City. Whether you're organizing a wedding, an intimate gathering of family and friends, or a business meeting, The Crescent Beach Club will ensure that your special occasion is one that will be remembered for years to come. Your event is the only event we have scheduled. A brilliant blue sky and a cool, soft wind combine to create the most stunning setting possible in which to celebrate an occasion to remember. You and your guests will have drinks on a sun-drenched terrace, which is a one-of-a-kind environment in which to celebrate your special occasion. There is nothing quite like the Grand Ballroom, with its high vaulted ceilings, lush palm trees, stunning crystal chandeliers, as well as a whole wall of glass doors and windows that opens out onto a gorgeous balcony overlooking the exquisite Long Island Sound. In addition to providing a world-class gastronomic experience, the Crescent Beach Club goes above and above in its service. Our meals are tailored to the preferences and financial constraints of each individual party, and our service is unrivalled. We are well-known for our meticulous attention to detail, and we are equally committed to achieving excellence. Place your faith in The Crescent Beach Club and give us the chance to help you build a lifetime of experiences that will be cherished for a lifetime to come. We urge you to come in and have a look for yourself. Bring your family and friends to experience our genuinely unique paradise. You are only a phone call away from realizing your ambitions.
Hilton Westchester
699 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573, USA- Spaces for 300-750 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
We’re off I-287, surrounded by 37 acres of woodland and walking trails. White Plains is 10 minutes away and we’re a short drive from Port Chester, home to Capitol Theatre. Our free local shuttle will take you to and from Westchester Airport, and New York City is 45-minutes from our door. Enjoy our indoor and outdoor pools and all-weather tennis courts.
Arlo SoHo
231 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Arlo SoHo is a contemporary wedding venue in the heart of New York City. This hotel is in close proximity to Hudson Square, Tribeca, and SoHo, giving guests with a taste of the city's ambiance. The facility includes a rooftop terrace with views of Manhattan as well as an art deco-style restaurant and bar. Meetings & Events Arlo SoHo offers a total of ten separate meeting and event venues with capacities ranging from 20 to 200 people. If you have any questions, please refer to our Events Kit or email eventssoho@arlohotels.com. Thank you. Right now, if you would like to reserve your space as well as food and beverage selections for a Large Party, you can do so by visiting this page. Weddings Nautilus by Arlo offers you a stylish, sophisticated unique wedding venue with a vintage yet modern glamour. There is something for everyone, whether you want a small and personal ceremony, an elegant celebration with a hint of South Beach glamour, or a fantasy destination wedding! Our property features fantastic outdoor event venues with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountains. A team led by Chef Andres personalizes every event with refinement and an elegant offering, while our Event Specialists team ensures faultless execution to ensure that your wedding dreams become a reality. While planning your wedding reception at Arlo SoHo, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our Events Team, who will assist you in finalizing any and all elements for your event. Their personnel will also assist you with setting up everything on the day of the wedding so that you can relax and concentrate on getting ready for one of the most important days of your life.
Children's Museum of the Arts New York
103 Charlton St, New York, NY 10014, USA- Spaces for 100-300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Melrose Ballroom
36-08 33rd St, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA- Spaces for 1,000 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
NBC, Morgan Stanley, and Time Warner are just a few of the companies that have something in common with the Queens Medallion. The Melrose Ballroom is the venue of choice for all of their corporate events! We have hosted hundreds of private parties, and we would be delighted to host yours as well! This state-of-the-art facility is sure to meet and exceed your expectations, whether you're hosting an important client or closing a crucial business deal, launching a new product, or giving a presentation. Bring some inspiration to your next event, whether it's for the food, the entertainment, or the décor. In our private event space, we'll work with you to create an event that will be remembered for a long time to come. It's no surprise that so many people in New York and the surrounding area choose the Melrose Ballroom as the location for their bar or bat mitzvah celebration. Melrose Ballroom, which is known for its festive and elegant atmosphere, is your one-stop shop for everything you need for a perfect Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah celebration. We can accommodate celebrations for hundreds of guests as well as a small gathering of close friends and family, thanks to the menus created and prepared by our chefs and the wide selection of elegant banquet halls and parlors available to us. Whether you are celebrating a son's bar mitzvah or a daughter's bat mitzvah at the Melrose Ballroom, we understand the significance of this ceremony and the significant milestone in your child's – and your family's – life that it represents. In our one-of-a-kind private event space, we are completely committed to making it a joyful occasion that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.
Westin Grand Central
212 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA- Spaces for 14-350 Guests
- 6 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 6 Total Spaces
The Westin New York Grand Central offers a refined and centrally located setting for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings in the heart of Manhattan. Just steps from Grand Central Terminal and major Midtown attractions, the hotel features flexible event spaces including elegant ballrooms, versatile meeting rooms, and thoughtful prefunction areas that accommodate a range of event formats. Updated interiors and natural light create an inviting atmosphere, while customizable layouts and onsite catering support seamless planning. Comfortable guest rooms and wellness-focused amenities ensure attendees stay refreshed throughout their visit. With its iconic NYC location and polished service, this venue provides a memorable backdrop for events both large and intimate.
The Otto Kahn & James Burden Mansions
7 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
The wedding of Otto Kahn and Adelaide Wolff took place on January 8, 1896. When they commissioned renowned architects C.P.H. Gilbert and J. Armstrong Stenhouse to design and build their private residence, they requested that no expense be spared in the construction. "It's a sin to sit on one's money," said Kahn, and as a result, their home in Manhattan became one of the largest private residences ever built in the city in 1918. The exterior of the building, which was constructed of French limestone imported from St. Quentin, is distinguished by its simplicity and dignity. The beauty inherent in Italian sixteenth-century architecture is demonstrated by the pilasters adorning the exterior of the second-floor balcony. The interior stairwell, halls, and entrance are all made of caen stone, and they have been finished with great care and consideration for detail. A replica of the Papal Chancellery in Rome was used in the construction of the structure. In addition to music, architecture, and painting, Mr. Kahn was a notable patron of the arts in general. He frequently hosted concerts and exhibitions of his treasures in his home, which drew a large number of visitors. Otto Kahn had his own music room built, complete with an Adam's ceiling, which allowed sound to easily circulate throughout the space. Musicians who have performed for Otto Kahn have included George Gershwin and Enrico Caruso, among others. It was only a few years after Mr. Kahn's death that the Convent of the Sacred Heart was able to purchase the mansion. It is now the location of Sacred Heart's upper and middle schools, respectively. The building at 7 East 91st Street was built in 1901 by William Sloane as a wedding gift for his daughter Adele, who had married steel manufacturer James Burden the year before. This mansion, designed by Warren and Wetmore, the same architects who designed New York's Grand Central Station, was designated as a historic site in 1974. The ballroom is located on the third floor, rather than the traditional first or second floor locations, thanks to an innovative design. To get to the top, a rotunda displays the beginning of the grand spiral staircase made of Hauteville marble, which leads to the observation deck. There is a beautiful mural by French artist Hector d'Espouy on the ceiling above, which is bordered by a Tiffany stained-glass ceiling light. Adele was well-known for hosting extravagant parties in the splendor of her French-inspired rooms. The formal banquet hall has walls made of Campan vert marble and a detailed ceiling depicting floral arrangements, which is a focal point of the event. Bonanno's painting of an old Italian garden, which stands twelve feet tall on the Northern wall, has remained in place to this day. These ballrooms are surrounded by twelve-foot-high doors paneled with oblong mirrors, which are modeled after the Galeries des Glaces at the Palace of Versailles. Mark Twain and Giacomo Puccini are just a few of the famous people who have graced these rooms. The house was purchased by the Convent of the Sacred Heart in 1940, just a few years after Mr. Burden's death. Today, it serves as the site of Sacred Heart's lower elementary school.
Angelo's 677 Prime
677 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, USA- Spaces for 22-150 Guests
- 7 Restaurants
- 4 Event Spaces
- 3 Meeting Spaces
677 Prime brings its fine-dining culinary program to private events at 677 Broadway in downtown Albany, New York, hosting gatherings of 10 to 200 guests across seven distinct spaces on the second floor. Rooms can be reserved individually or combined, scaling from an intimate 22-person boardroom meeting to a 150-guest cocktail reception in the combined State and Hudson rooms. The kitchen team supports every event with chef-driven menus — buffets, passed hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktail stations, and plated dinners — and accommodates custom requests and dietary restrictions. Several rooms, including the State Room and the State + Hudson combination, offer panoramic views of the Albany skyline; others are configured for conference-style presentations with full A/V setups including projected screens, sound systems, and high-speed internet. The events program is suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, corporate dinners, and business meetings, with a dedicated event sales manager coordinating each booking.
Sirico's Caterers
8023 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Sirico's is one of the oldest and most trusted wedding venues in the tri-state area, having been in operation for almost a century. Since 1925, we have hosted thousands of elegant and enjoyable parties, weddings, and corporate events for residents of Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and New York City. Sirico's, a well-known wedding venue in Brooklyn, New York, has long been known for its exceptional ability to arrange and serve spectacular wedding receptions that guests continue to rave about months after the event. We have worked very hard to acquire our reputation for providing great service and warm welcome to our customers. At Sirico's in Brooklyn, New York, you do not have to be wealthy or famous in order to be treated like a celebrity. Thousands of brides from Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and New York City have enjoyed exquisite wedding celebrations served by us. We have put together a unique blend of amenities in our wedding reception hall that exceed the expectations of even the most discerning of clients. WHY CHOOSE SIRICO’S 1. Conveniently located in Dyker Heights Brooklyn 2. On-Site event planning ensuring no detail is overlooked 3. Three Elegant Banquet Halls for up to 300 guests 4. Affordably Priced Events Catering Packages to accommodate any size event 5. Our Clients are Treated like Family with no detail overlooked 6. Delicious Gourmet Cuisine – All The Time. When you choose Sirico’s, you can be confident your wedding reception will be spectacular! Call Sirico’s in Brooklyn, NY For Your Event Venue & Catering Hall Needs!
BRIC
647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA- Spaces for 70-440 Guests
- 2 Theaters
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
BRIC is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit arts and media organization that has shaped the borough's cultural landscape for over four decades. BRIC House, its home at 647 Fulton Street in the Cultural District, occupies a repurposed Strand Theater building and sits alongside BAM Harvey, the Mark Morris Dance Center, and Theatre for a New Audience. The venue's five rentable spaces span a broad range of event formats. The 3,600-square-foot Ballroom — with a 20-by-36-foot raised stage, retractable raked seating, and a sprung floor — accommodates up to 250 guests theater-style, 260 for seated dinners, and 440 standing. The 1,100-square-foot Lobby/Stoop, with its floor-to-ceiling gallery garage doors and 10-by-16-foot projection screen, serves receptions and presentations of up to 250 standing guests. The 1,400-square-foot Artist Studio offers a flexible, intimate setting for up to 70 guests for performances, workshops, and small gatherings. A professional TV Studio and a 3,000-square-foot gallery round out the rental offerings. State-of-the-art AV technology is standard across all spaces, and BRIC's events team adapts each configuration for accessibility needs, including wheelchair accommodations and live captioning.
Marea
240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA- Spaces for 120-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Marea. Dinner is a celebration, lunch is an adventure, special is the norm, and exceptional is the standard. Every Marea event is about creating a memorable experience for you and your guests through bespoke touches and nuances. Holiday parties, corporate functions, birthdays, wine dinners, and other special occasions are all perfect for our location. Available spaces: - The Praiano room is a lovely, rosewood-paneled private room on the lower floor of Marea that can accommodate up to 24 guests. - Suitable for up to 30 guests, Ravello is an extension of the main dining room with a sliding, solid rosewood wall that makes it private. - With space to accommodate up to 35 guests, the Salerno Lounge is located past the bar on the main floor of the restaurant. - The entire dining room at Mara may be leased for special occasions with up to 120 guests for a seated dinner or up to 200 for an informal reception type event. At Marea, real, bracing aromas of coastal Italy collide with New York's style and swagger to create a new type of gusto. Marea sets the standard for restaurant culture, with superb food and unmatched service that create an unforgettable experience. Marea attracts those who don't pursue luxury, but rather enjoy it-by enhancing life's moments, indulging their senses, and celebrating every day with the best food, service, and surroundings the world has to offer. Marea has one Michelin star, the 2010 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, three New York Times stars, and has been named Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit, Esquire, and GQ Magazines, as well as NYC's Best Italian Restaurant by Zagat.
The Bushwick Starr
207A Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA- Spaces for 70 Guests
The Bushwick Starr is an award-winning nonprofit theater in Bushwick, Brooklyn, that has served as a home for artists, community, and bold new work since 2007. What began as a neighborhood arts space has grown into one of Brooklyn's leading venues for ambitious and cutting-edge theater, with a reputation for work that is boldly experimental. In April 2021, the organization purchased its permanent home at 419 Eldert Street — a 5,000-square-foot Bushwick building — and completed a full renovation in August 2024. The facility is LEED-certified and fully accessible, housing both performance and education programming under one roof. The Starr takes a distinctly artist-centered approach: creators develop productions in the same space where performances take place, rather than building work elsewhere and importing it. The venue champions individual artists rather than specific projects, and serves a broad community through affordable programming for students, seniors, and neighbors of all backgrounds.
New York's Hotel Pennsylvania
401 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA- Spaces for 120-400 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Whether you’re planning an intimate boardroom gathering, a classic Manhattan wedding, or a grand ballroom affair, Hotel Pennsylvania offers flexible, functional, and impressive event spaces and ballrooms in Manhattan New York.
Bouley Restaurant- Red Room
163 Duane St, New York, NY 10013, USA- Spaces for 50 Guests
David Bouley was born and reared in the Connecticut town of Storrs. David's childhood spent on his grandparents' farm had a profound influence on him. Inspired by their French ancestors, he acquired a passion for preparing nutritious meals from scratch using well selected, freshly prepared components. David began working in restaurants at a young age, and has since lived on Cape Cod, in Sante Fe, and in France and Switzerland, among other places. His experience working with some of Europe's most recognized chefs, such as Roger Vergé, Paul Bocuse, Joel Robuchon, Gaston Lenôtre and Frédy Giradet, followed his studies at the Sorbonne University. After gaining valuable expertise, David went on to work in some of New York's most prestigious restaurants at the time, including Le Cirque, Le Périgord, and La Côte Basque, among others. He also worked as a sous chef in a San Francisco restaurant owned by Roger Vergé for a short period of time. David went on to become the chef of the Montrachet restaurant in TriBeCa when it first opened its doors in 1985. The New York Times published a three-star review of the restaurant shortly after it opened, attracting widespread notice. Private Dining Events and Catering provide us with opportunity to collaborate more intimately with our guests, as well as possibilities to share our passion for celebration in innovative and exciting new ways. As a result, when people taste the food that we have prepared, they can tell that it has been prepared with a lot of love. This is also reflected in the way we conduct our catering and private dining operations. All of our guests—new and returning—will hopefully have the opportunity to enjoy these experiences in the future, and I hope that they will continue to challenge and inspire us in the meanwhile. That is what motivates us to keep pushing forward.
Salsa Con Fuego
2297 Cedar Ave, Bronx, NY 10468, USA- Spaces for 280 Guests
Salsa Con Fuego is a restaurant, bar, and entertainment lounge at 2297 Cedar Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Built around the tagline "Eat Drink Dance," the venue brings together a full dinner menu, bottle service, and live entertainment under one roof. The lounge features VIP sections and a 30-foot video wall, making it a natural fit for milestone celebrations. Birthday, anniversary, graduation, and engagement packages are available, with options that include complimentary champagne, VIP access, DJ shoutouts, and video wall announcements. Every Sunday, the venue hosts an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with unlimited mimosas. Throughout the year, Salsa Con Fuego programs live music performances, comedy shows, and themed parties, with a lineup that draws from a wide range of entertainment acts.
Quality Meats NYC
57 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019, USA- Spaces for 24-125 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 3 Event Spaces
Quality Meats NYC has a modern private events space that is the perfect spot to host your next business dinner. We offer a warm, welcoming atmosphere for your private event that is like no other in New York City. Quality Meats NYC provides an outstanding dining experience for guests of your private event. Book your special event with us and enjoy exceptional service and the best food in NYC. The Butcher Room can be reserved for intimate dinners and cocktail parties, and it can also be used in conjunction with the Fireplace Room for larger events. Leather and ancient cleavers are used to decorate the space. Retractable steel-paned doors can be used to divide the fireplace room from the main dining area if desired. An open fireplace and stainless steel wainscoting add to the room's contemporary design. The Sauna Room is a semi-private event area located on the first floor, which provides access to the energy of the main restaurant. There is a sliding steel and glass door that separates the main dining room from the private dining room area. Please keep in mind that this room does not have soundproofing. The Boulevard Room can be accessed by ascending a few steps from the main dining room. The space is flooded with natural light thanks to the large, floor-to-ceiling windows. Aside from that, the room has interior windows that can be opened to take advantage of the restaurant's energy from the dining area below or closed for presentations or a more private occasion.
My Kitchen Restaurant
106-17 Metropolitan Ave, Flushing, NY 11375, USA- Spaces for 50 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Chef Yvan Lemoine and Rebecca Sussman bring a wealth of international experience to this elegant dinner hall. The menu is influenced by what is available at the market and what is in season. We offer farm-to-table American cuisine as well as private event space. In addition, we have a beautiful outside garden. Our dining hall can accommodate up to 50 guests and is ideal for weddings, baby showers, sweet sixteen celebrations, corporate events, and anniversaries. We look forward to providing you with a pleasant and unforgettable experience. We look forward to providing you with a pleasant and unforgettable experience. The handy location, the warm and inviting setting, excellent service, and a superb dining experience will all be enjoyed by guests. Indoor Banquet Hall Our indoor banquet hall can accommodate up to 50 people. Designed to let in plenty of natural light via French doors and an open brick wall facing our patio. Our major event area for weddings and other larger gatherings is the Banquet Hall. Outdoor Patio Our outside patio is ideal for a small ceremony, cocktail reception, or garden tea party. For evening occasions, the patio can be used as a reception location for hors d'oeuvres before moving inside for the formal reception. Restaurant Space Our indoor Restaurant Space seats 25-40 guests. Our Restaurant Space is perfect for smaller, more personal occasions such as bridal showers, baby showers, and private dinner parties. Weddings Weddings are as personal or as boisterous as you want them to be in Our Kitchen. We are at your disposal and will assist you in every way possible. Our backyard is ideal for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and daytime receptions.
The Mansion of Saratoga
801 NY-29, Rock City Falls, NY 12863, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
The Mansion of Saratoga occupies a four-acre estate in Rock City Falls, New York — the restored 1866 Victorian home of George West, the industrialist known as Saratoga's "Paper Bag King." Situated just seven miles west of Saratoga Springs, the property draws on its historical character to offer an exclusive, private setting for weddings and celebrations. Five distinct event spaces span the grounds: the original Victorian Mansion, a Rustic Barn, a White Tented Deck, an English Rose Garden, and a Bucolic Pond area. Guests have full access to the entire property during their event, creating a retreat-style experience rather than a shared hotel or venue floor. Events are supported by on-site catering — with an emphasis on high-quality food and presentation — and a dedicated event coordinator who works with clients to design each occasion around their personal style. The venue hosts weddings, private parties, corporate gatherings, and custom celebrations, with packages ranging from midweek all-inclusive weddings to fully bespoke weekend events.
Encore Restaurant
10007 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
In addition to being stunningly beautiful and modern, it is also daring in its own right. First and foremost, fusion cuisine blends seamlessly with the most recent gastronomic trends, and the best natural products are elevated to the level of internationally recognized specialties. Each dish on the Encore menu is the culmination of years of effort, gastronomic explorations, and a reverence for the culinary traditions. No matter what your expectations are, Encore, Brooklyn's largest restaurant with the friendliest atmosphere, is waiting to exceed them. Appetizers to die for, seductively sizzling sausages, succulent chickens, tender shrimp, juicy steaks, and much more are available at the restaurant. At a young age, I was inspired to pursue a career in the culinary arts. When I first arrived in the United States, I enrolled in courses in hotel and restaurant management at New York Technical College. The opportunity to work in France, at the prestigious Hotel de France, presented itself to me in 1998. Later, I made my way into the New York City restaurant industry, where I worked as a pastry chef at the Russian Tea Room. I was awarded two gold medals by the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique's Salon of Culinary Art for my work in the kitchen. Having worked at places such as the Glen Oaks Country Club, City Hall, La Grenouille, and Gascogne Bistro, I decided to branch out and open my own restaurant on Staten Island in 2007. Over the course of seven years, the Alor Cafe has evolved into a fine dining and music venue. Today, I am the proud father of three children, and I live in Brooklyn with my wife. As a business owner, I take pleasure in giving back to my community. I also appreciate that Staten Island's accessibility allows for affordable ownership while still remaining connected to the city's energy. I recently ended my relationship with my long-term partner, but I'm ready to move on to the next phase. My current project is the "Better Burger" Project for the Chefs of America Foundation, on which I am currently working as a member. I've taken on this responsibility with the goal of demonstrating to the Staten Island community that eating healthy, sustainable foods is a wise choice and that this is the direction in which the restaurant market is moving.