Top East Rutherford Venues

THREE REMARKABLE EVENT VENUES. ONE AMAZING LOCATION. Built in 1906 by Oscar Hammerstein, and meticulously and majestically restored over the years, The Hammerstein Ballroom is New York’s premier choice for event planners seeking the spectacular. With a 75-foot hand-painted ceiling, all events reach new heights within The Hammerstein Ballroom. Practical as it is beautiful, the ceiling features numerous rigging points for production lighting, sound or set design. At Manhattan Center, we don’t believe one premier event space is enough. So we offer three: The Hammerstein Ballroom, The Grand Ballroom and The Bank. Putting aside the richly restored period architecture, and natural acoustics that renowned performers have called the “best in the world”, the venues’ spacious dimensions allow for guest lists ranging from 400 to 3,500; while featuring extensive dressing rooms, private salons and opera boxes. All this comes with the most convenient location in New York: 34th Street and 8th Avenue. Within its nearly one-city-block configuration, the Manhattan Center offers something more than two premier New York event locations. Directly connected to The Hammerstein Ballroom and The Grand Ballroom is the historic New Yorker hotel. Built during the Jazz Age, this iconic hotel has dazzled visitors with its Art Deco décor, exceptional service and superb location in Midtown West for generations. Owned and operated by the Manhattan Center, The New Yorker, with more than 1,000 rooms restored in period style, is an elegant establishment that is perfect for guests attending corporate events, tradeshows, fashion shows, new-product launches, or whatever function you or your company choose to hold. Whatever it may be, you will be comfortable and confident in the knowledge that The Hammerstein Ballroom and The Grand Ballroom are widely considered the two best venues and event spaces in New York. The New Yorker, a Wyndham hotel, is also ready, and more than able, to host a wide array of meetings, conferences or corporate gatherings. From the most intimate retreat, to a grand gala, The New Yorker team provides a full range of all-inclusive customizable meeting packages to meet your every need — from budget to full-blown The New Yorker delivers excellence on every service level. Featuring The Grand for stunning large-scale receptions, and our Sky Lounge perched 39 stories above the streets of Manhattan for more personal events, The New Yorker hotel stands above the rest. Located a block from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, and just minutes from Times Square, the Jacob Javits Center and the Empire State building, The New Yorker isn’t simply central to New York. It is New York.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

AVENUE NEW YORK is an upscale lounge and event venue brought to you by the TAO Group. Our impeccable record for throwing world class events with the most influential leaders in the industries of business, finance, fashion, entertainment, and technology is unparalleled in the hospitality industry. Perfect for events of 50 to 250 guests, the New York location has been redesigned as a grand, Parisian mansion that merges ornate, old world design, modern finishes, soaring 30 foot ceilings, and state-of-the-art technology to create a layered, luxurious, and immersive environment. Our full-service kitchen features a crowd-pleasing menu from TAO Group’s executive chef team and can be customized upon request.

• Spaces for 192 Guests
• 1 Theater

Harlem Stage is s the performing arts center located in Harlem, New York. A flexible designed space provides a 2,990 square foot open performance area, with a full grid for hanging lights and most scenery. This space is ideal for performances, lectures, cocktail receptions, fundraising events, and photo and film shoots.

• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

MADE IN 1897 AND COMPLETELY RE-IMAGINED IN 2017. ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT AND INTIMATE SPACES IN NEW YORK CITY. A CURRENT FACILITY IN A SPACE THAT IS MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD Take a look at everything that Harlem has to offer! The parish was founded in 1889 to serve a diverse range of immigrant groups that have changed over time. The current church building was constructed in 1907 to the designs of Thomas H. Poole & Company and dedicated the following year. The interior was renowned for its magnificent fan vaulting and celebrated German stained glass, among other features (from the still operating studio of Mayer of Munich, famed stained glass makers for the Holy See and Catholic churches around the world). "This church has no name, but its finely detailed neo-Gothic façade, which is prominently entered through an arcaded porch, demands attention," according to the AIA Guide to New York City.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

A truly unique setting. A unique sense of fashion. Thompson New York's Central Park serves as a gateway to the best of Manhattan. Our Billionaires' Row location, on the southern side of Central Park, is a short walk from Carnegie Hall, MoMA, and renowned fine dining establishments. Redesigned public spaces and guest rooms inside the hotel lend sophistication and flair to our landmark edifice. Check into a slick high-floor accommodation with views of the park's rich vegetation or the bustling walkways below. Here is where you will want to meet, congregate, drink, and dine, or set out to experience New York City's world-class culinary, nightlife, and entertainment choices, thanks to our award-winning venues and reimagined spaces. Discovering the unexpected adds to the history and mystique of this important landmark—an entrenched mainstay in the heart of Manhattan. As part of our makeover, we will be incorporating 21st-century enhancements and adding extra space to this cherished and famous neighborhood hotel. Special Occasions In a luxurious setting along Billionaires' Row near Thompson Central Park New York, host an original social event or a stunning presentation. In our contemporary third-floor conference area, you may host a large audience or divide the space for a more private gathering. Setup, meal options, and audiovisual support are all handled by our skilled personnel and catering teams. Meetings In re-imagined and inventive settings with 5,000 square feet of space, host your next company meeting, sales presentation, or team huddle. Our perfect third-floor meeting spaces in the center of Manhattan will accommodate up to 200 guests and are only two blocks from Central Park. Weddings Are you planning a beautiful wedding in Central Park or the surrounding area? By reserving a block of rooms at Thompson Central Park New York, you may be close to historic attractions like the Loeb Boathouse. Our iconic Indian Accent restaurant is great for a rehearsal dinner, and we are the go-to destination for pampering your wedding party or family before the big day.

With spaces of various sizes, The Private Restaurant at Del Posto offers a unique and customizable experience. At The Private Restaurant, we provide Del Posto’s signature “of the place,” seasonal Italian cuisine. We have expanded the offerings of Il Menù Del Posto, and added a luxurious tasting menu, perfect for tailored wine pairings or for guests who would like to leave the decisions in the chefs’ hands. In addition, we have devised an elegantly served family style menu, available exclusively in the Private Restaurant. The family-style menu is offered for those who prefer a more convivial style of dining, served with the same attention to detail that garnered Del Posto the national James Beard Award for Outstanding Service in 2013.

Jazz music has unquestionably been America's most significant cultural contribution to the world. Minton's Playhouse in Harlem, New York, is considered to be one of the most important shrines in the history of jazz, and this can be argued with equal force. In a sense, Minton's was the birthplace of Bebop; in a more literal sense, it was the place where the foundations of modern jazz were laid. It was founded in 1938 by the saxophonist Henry Minton (from whom the establishment took its name), and over the next decade, Minton's Playhouse became the scene of a revolutionary shift in jazz performance. Minton's Playhouse is regarded as a pivotal location in the history of jazz in New York City. Bring your friends and family to our Harlem location for dinner and the best live music New York City has to offer. Take a journey through the history of jazz. We have two sets scheduled: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Each set is approximately 70 minutes in length. It was in this relatively small Harlem nightclub that these musicians, in the words of the immortal Ralph Ellison, "formulated... the chordal progressions and the hide-and-seek melodic methods of modern jazz." It was there that they "formulated... the chordal progressions and the hide-and-seek melodic methods of modern jazz." In other words, Minton's was not only the birthplace of Bebop, but it was also the incubator for everything that has come to be known as modern jazz. While Minton's is best known for its pivotal role in the Bebop revolution of the 1940s, the club maintained a vital existence through the early 1960s as a gathering place for musicians looking to jam, and it continued to operate until 1974, when a fire forced the closure of the Cecil Hotel, where Minton's was located. Nonetheless, Minton's Playhouse has been listed on both the National and the New York State Registers of Historic Places, in recognition of its significance in American history and culture.

• Spaces for 20-120 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Michelangelo is an Italian-inspired luxury hotel at the corner of 51st Street and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, part of the Starhotels Collezione. The property is distinguished by its Italian character — Murano glass installations, marble floors, crystal chandeliers, velvet furnishings, and imported silk — set against the energy of the Theater District, steps from Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Carnegie Hall. For corporate and social events, the hotel offers four meeting rooms accommodating up to 80 guests, with professional catering services and dedicated event staff available. The Lounge at The Michelangelo serves Italian-inspired dining and drinks for guests and groups. With some of Midtown's most spacious accommodations and a central Manhattan address, the hotel suits intimate gatherings, board meetings, and corporate retreats alike.

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Le Bernardin, founded in 1972 in Paris by brothers Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze, only offered fish: fresh, simple, and prepared with respect. The Le Coze's intended to establish Le Bernardin in New York in 1986, after gaining its first Michelin star in 1976 and two more in 1980. Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert announced the latest chapter in the restaurant's history in September 2011, with a major renovation by Bentel & Bentel. The new appearance includes a lounge, which is a first for the restaurant, with a different menu. Since then, the restaurant has won a James Beard Award for "Best Restaurant Design" in 2012 and a James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurateur" in 2013 for Le Coze, the first woman to be honored in the category. Les Salons Bernardin, one level above the restaurant and accessible via a separate entrance, is the ideal location for a memorable event. The area replicates the understated opulence of the main dining room, with etched glass and timber coffered ceilings. During the day, the salon is bathed in natural light from floor to ceiling windows, and in the evening, gentle lighting and the use of warm, neutral hues contribute to the mood of a genuinely stimulating location. The salon can seat two to eighty people and may be divided into multiple configurations and seating arrangements to suit different party sizes and needs. Chef Eric Ripert's and his team's carefully crafted menus may be wonderfully matched by Wine Director Aldo Sohm's wine selections. Les Salons Bernardin, in collaboration with a specialist private dining crew, will create an exceptional experience for you and your guests. Le Bernardin Privé, the newest addition to Le Bernardin's private dining offerings, is located directly across the Galleria from the restaurant. This lively venue provides a classy backdrop for a range of private parties. The dynamic design, which is peppered with contemporary art, embodies Le Bernardin's trademark style. North and South Privé are two rooms that may be merged to create a variety of combinations for different events and party sizes. Menu options are prepared to order and represent Le Bernardin's cuisine and philosophy, and are matched by wine selections meticulously picked by our experienced wine staff.

• Spaces for 40-360 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Convene 1271 Avenue of the Americas offers a sophisticated, purpose-built setting in Midtown Manhattan for conferences, executive meetings, company town halls, trainings, networking receptions, and other corporate gatherings. Located within Rockefeller Center, the venue features flexible meeting rooms, breakout spaces, and lounge areas designed to support both large programs and smaller collaborative sessions. Built-in audiovisual technology, customizable catering, adaptable layouts, and dedicated hospitality support help create a seamless event experience from start to finish. With contemporary interiors and a central location near Radio City Music Hall and Fifth Avenue, Convene 1271 Avenue of the Americas provides a polished backdrop for impactful New York City events.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Confidence in Your Ability to Host We provide professional health screenings, pre-event electrostatic cleaning, hospital-grade air purification systems, on-site cleaning personnel, and other services to ensure that you and your guests are safe. Staging When you have the right stage, you can draw in your audience while also bringing out the best in your presenters or performers. Available in both black and white, with heights ranging from 8" to 16". Rentals for Specialty Items In addition to custom furniture, bar and accent décor rentals, we also provide podiums, product display cases, dividers and booth rentals for events such as presentations, public relations events (PR events), expos, and silent auctions. Audio-Visual Lighting is a foolproof way to create the perfect atmosphere for your event, whether you want to make an elegant statement with traditional lighting fixtures or impress the crowd with intelligent lights. Cakes Our customizable corporate cakes are a delicious way to communicate your brand's message to your target audience. No matter if it's a cake with your company logo on it, an edible replica of your product on it, or a printed text cake to honor your event sponsors, we want to make a lasting impression on your guests long before the sugar rush sets in.

• Spaces for 28-700 Guests
• 13 Restaurants
• 13 Event Spaces
• 13 Total Spaces

Our renowned Times Square location, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan's Theatre District, features a private dining room that can accommodate up to 200 guests and a cocktail reception space that can accommodate up to 175 guests. In addition to having its own private entrance, bar, bathrooms, and coat check, the Jimmy Durante Room is also located on the second floor of the restaurant. Intimate accommodations for smaller groups may be found in the room's snug semi-private sections, which have appealing red velvet drapes. Parties of up to 700 people can be accommodated in the entire restaurant. Carmine's is a family-style restaurant that provides outstanding value to its customers via the numerous dishes of Southern Italian cuisine that it serves. With a unique vision, Artie Cutler created Carmine's, serving guests "wow-factor" amounts and creating an atmosphere that seems like an Italian American wedding feast for every occasion. A mainstay at Carmine's is a large platter of antipasto, pasta, rich seafood or meat main courses, and, of course, handmade desserts, all of which are intended to be shared between friends and family members. Our goal is to make every day seem like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's, which means providing excellent cuisine and wine, as well as polite and competent service.

• Spaces for 30-70 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar

uality Italian steakhouse hosts outstanding private events in New York City. From the most premium steak to the best Italian food, we provide the finest dining experience and one that your guests will never forget. Our wide-ranging menu offers an outstanding selection of food for your private dining event. If you are looking for the best brunch, lunch, or dinner in New York City, join us for a meal in our beautiful private events space. Taking inspiration from the historic butcher guilds prevalent throughout Italy, Quality Italian serves a menu of contemporary day versions of traditional Italian-American steakhouse fare in a pleasant and unique environment. With a convenient location just two blocks from Central Park in New York City, Quality Italian will ensure that the most important day of your life is a stylish occasion. Imagine saying "I do" in a small, private ceremony, surrounded by all of the people you care about the most. Visitors will be able to savor exquisitely made drinks in the 57 Room, which has been equipped in salvaged Italian newspapers stained a rich burgundy to provide a warm and intimate dining experience. On the main wall of the dining area, an installation of leather placards obtained from butchers' guilds all throughout Italy draws attention to a leather exhibit. Another prominent feature is the renowned 57 window, which offers a view of lively 57th Street to those who enter. The Trophy Room, with its embossed leather walls flanking a false fireplace and two walls of windows, is the setting for dinner and dancing before the show. This dining room, which has the warmth and rustic feel of a lodge, may be connected to the 57 Room, which provides further event alternatives. Quality Italian will offer a lovely setting for you to begin your happily ever after with a modern, classic design and an abundance of natural lighting.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

In addition to offering sweeping views of New York City and sophisticated elegance, The Highlawn also boasts an impressive 100-year history and is one of the most magical venues in the tri-state area for weddings, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthdays, corporate events and celebrations of any kind. To learn more about The Highlawn, please visit their website. The Highlawn, which is majestically perched atop the East Rock Reservation, provides an absolutely spectacular venue for your big day. Our culinary staff brings decades of experience from many Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and throughout the world to our establishment. They have their fingers on the pulse of all the current trends in weddings and food, and they take great satisfaction in improving the quality and prominence of every event they work on or attend. We have everything you need to make your wedding celebration unique and completely adapted to your vision, whether you want a spectacular ceremony with hundreds of your closest friends and family or a small, private gathering. From the beginning of the procession to the end of the last dance, our expert staff is devoted to making every element of your special day absolutely flawless. Our wedding event professionals like collaborating with brides-to-be to plan the wedding of their dreams. We've hosted more than a thousand weddings over the course of three decades, and we look forward to hosting more in the future. Our team takes great delight in working within your budget to ensure that every couple has a stress-free, picture-perfect wedding celebration. In addition to its award-winning chefs and excellent cuisine, The Highlawn is known for creating magnificent wedding meals that are customized to your preferences and wedding style. We are dedicated to ensuring that the beginning of your happily-ever-after is an outstanding event for you and your guests. The Highlawn, which has one of the most renowned panoramic views of the New York City skyline, makes for an absolutely breathtaking setting for both indoor and outdoor wedding celebrations. In addition to our beautifully planted gardens and exquisite entry hall, we have a large outside patio where you may have a reception. In addition to our historic structure, our outdoor garden ceremony location is ideally located at the cliff's edge of "Eagle Rock," with views of the villages below and New York City across the river. Within walking distance of our outdoor ceremony space are the more than 400 acres of Eagle Rock Reservation, which provides a plenty of opportunities for unforgettable wedding photographs. The Skyline Ballroom and Garden Atrium are two of our formal venues that may be used for indoor wedding ceremonies in addition to our outside garden wedding ceremony space if the weather is nice.

Built in the 1920's, the iconic Heights Theater was renovated and reopened in 2016 as a live music venue, bringing the best musical talent through Houston.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 135-415 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE ABOVE TIMES SQUARE The Times Square EDITION ushers in a new era of contemporary luxury. As panoramic views of the midtown skyline transport you to an oasis above the hustle, metropolitan vitality ignites an enticing vacation. The Times Square EDITION marks the region as the city's epicenter and crossroads of the world...again, with 452 guest rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a performance space, and six distinct dining experiences created by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser. PRIVATE EVENTS Private gatherings. It is a lavish affair. Professional responsibilities. Impressions that will last a lifetime. Whatever the occasion, The Times Square EDITION creates unforgettable experiences that are in keeping with the hotel's current aesthetic and indicative of its vibrant location. Over 17,000 square feet of event space with cutting-edge audiovisual technology and catering options from Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser provide distinctive settings for any event. EVENT SPACES PARADISE CLUB The Times Square EDITION has built a one-of-a-kind entertainment space that can be reserved for private occasions. Paradise Club is a contemporary cabaret that is beautifully provocative and ideal for performances, runway displays, film screenings, and private parties. Along with the seductive, rich red velvet furnishings, the Club's unique paintings provide remarkable drama to the space. The space features a state-of-the-art production studio capable of live global broadcasting as well as local simulcasts to a high definition digital screen on the club stage and a best-in-class 17,000 sq. ft. -8K-8mm Jumbotron in Times Square, which was designed to house the club's own edgy live show. The lighting effects system of Paradise Club was designed by Tony and Academy Award-winning designer Fisher Marantz of Studio 54 fame. All parts of the 7th Floor, including the Paradise Club, its adjacent VIP rooms, the outdoor terrace, and the pre-function foyer, can be leased for a truly unique event. The Times Square EDITION's one-of-a-kind entertainment area is ideal for live concerts, fashion displays, product launches, films, galas, presentations, and private parties. GARDEN EAST + GARDEN WEST + PATIO With the combined spaces of Garden East, Garden West, and the outside patio, experience the magic of The Times Square EDITION's full garden sanctuary. The Gardens, which are modeled after L'Orangerie in Paris's Jardin des Tuileries, have lushly manicured interiors with tropical palm trees, hanging ferns, and an ivy-covered ceiling lighted by an eclectic assortment of hanging lanterns. The outside terrace has beautiful views of Times Square and is surrounded by towering evergreen trees, giving it a sense of peace and intimacy in the midst of the bustling metropolis. For larger occasions, these exquisite areas work together to create a flowing, comfortable, and really surprising environment.

• Spaces for 190 Guests

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Bringing small groups together in intimate, well-designed meeting or event spaces in New York City can result in an experience that is both highly collaborative and completely immersive. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park creates one-of-a-kind experiences in its hotel suite meeting spaces, which are intended to inspire the mind, stimulate creativity, and sharpen concentration. No matter what type of event you're planning, from exclusive board meetings to intimate social gatherings and creative team-building activities, our spacious suite meeting rooms and experienced team will ensure that everything runs smoothly. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park has been thoughtfully designed for meetings, with views overlooking Central Park, contemporary furnishings, and unrivaled privacy. The hotel's meeting spaces include: Up to 10 to 20 people can be accommodated at an event. Preparing for, executing, and debriefing events requires the direct involvement of meeting experts. Team-building activities that will benefit the local community are planned. Enhanced meeting services include everything from creative menu selections to customized set-up options, arrival and departure set-up, as well as audio-visual support. The hotel is conveniently located near popular area attractions for team-building activities and excursions. Contour gastro lounge can be divided into two distinct function areas, which are ideal for all-day meetings as well as intimate receptions and dinner parties. Five spacious Executive Suites with contemporary furnishings and a townhouse-inspired layout, as well as abundant natural light and scenic views of Central Park, are available.