We had a 4 hr cocktail party with 92 ppl for 7 best friends celebrating their 60th BD. Chris helped…read morewith all the details & all the questions my wife had. Brian delivered on the food, excellent. Katrina, Sue, Mike & the rest of the staff had Nansen Lodge running like a well oiled machine. Thank You for a great night

Loved having my daughter's first birthday here! Chris was such a pleasure to work with. He answered…read moreall my questions and covered all the details for the big day. He even accommodated our party with the last minute cancellations. Food menu was difficult to narrow down as everything sounded delicious- ended up with their passed hors de oeuvres with 2 stations and it was a big hit. Staff was very attentive and helpful throughout the party. Highly recommend for any event!

I had my wedding at Nictora's Ballroom roughly a month ago and I can't stop thinking about the…read moregreat service we received. Carlann went above and beyond to make sure I, my family, and my bridal party were well taken care of; she even investigated what had happened to a family member's flight when we hadn't heard from them. We also met with Jen who has a wonderful personality coupled with high expertise. Briana and Ozzie from Lorenzo's were so kind and patient during our rehearsal dinner that ran late. Michael, our maitre'd made sure our reception ran like clockwork. Jackie was the MOST amazing bridal attendant; anything I needed she anticipated and had ready quickly. I definitely recommend holding an event at Nicotra's ballroom or Above! The package is competitively priced and you will certainly have an amazing experience.

I had my wedding at Nicotra's Ballroom this past October, and I'm not even sure where to start with…read morethe compliments - I wouldn't change a thing. We had our rehearsal dinner at Lorenzo's, our cocktail hour in the Trevi Garden, and reception in the Persimmon Room. We had attended a wedding at Nictora's a few years before planning ours, and we were so impressed that it made our venue search very easy. I'm happy to say that the team consistently delivers on great food, service, and atmosphere. Our guests are still talking about the food being some of the best they've had at a wedding, also complimenting the uniqueness of the venue. Jennifer Finch, our planner, kept everything organized and running smoothly - she was extremely willing to work with us on little details, provided helpful and insightful answers to questions, and kept us feeling calm on the day of the wedding. While Nicotra's provides the full package, there was enough customization available that things really felt ours. She's a natural. Our bridal attendant, another Jennifer, also went above and beyond - she was friendly, helpful, professional, and made sure we were FED and comfortable at all times. Our Maitre'd Matt was also amazing! Took time to ensure everything was to our liking, was very helpful and kind to guests, and was overall adaptable. The entire FOH staff was excellent, honestly - they made our celebration so much more special. To cap it all off, the Nicotras themselves stopped by to say hello to us and check in on guests - what a personal touch! Something that you often miss out on with a ballroom wedding are beautiful grounds - not the case here. We had many tons of options for beautiful couples portraits moments, and the floor to ceiling windows provided another great bit of atmosphere during the reception. We closed our reception with the Viennese Hour - if it's in your budget, do NOT skip this. It was an absolutely incredible and massive display that blew guests away. And having an extra hour to party is awesome! I cannot compliment this venue enough!

The trails at Greenbelt Conservancy are always good to visit, but one of the best times to come is…read morein the Winter; that's because you'll pretty much have them all to yourself, and you'll be able to snowshoe. Tip: Another good activity to indulge in when you're here is trail running.  There's not a lot of elevation change on the trails, but there's enough distance to get the job done ;-) Once you get a ways inside the Greenbelt you won't hear a lot of car noise, which is a good thing in my book.

The Greenbelt - heart of New York's green side, park of all parks (almost 3000 acres of it!), and…read morelargest of city's forest preserves. From wild life and bird watching to tennis and golf courses, from hiking trails to just enjoying the beauty of nature, it has it all. With six major trails and more secondary ones, Greenbelt is hikers, runners and bikers dream. Clearly marked, varied in terrain and length, trails spread from Hylan to Victory Blvd with a heart in High Rock Park. Must see: Willowbrook Lake, Nature Center & Carousel for kids. There are also many wild streams, old ruins and foot bridges along the trail - enjoy the walk and the scenery! (wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring your camera!) For more info and map of hiking trails: sigreenbelt.org

EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE! WOW!…read more The prices here are absolutely unbelievable. A cup of chicken noodle soup is $8.00, wings are $15.00, a garden salad is $14.00, and wraps and clubs are around $15.00. Entrées range anywhere from $25.00-$40.00, and drinks are $3.00-$6.00. For the prices, we expected a much better experience. Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow, and the staff came across as unfriendly and unwelcoming. Definitely not worth the cost. We won't be returning.

Loved the free parking and the lovely atmosphere and decor…read more The piano player added to the ambiance by playing familiar soothing smooth jazz and classics. The food was high quality ingredients done to perfection . We started with a mixed antipasto which included mozzarella , tomatoes peppers mushrooms and eggplant rollatines and spedines . I chose the stuffed pork chop which was grilled crisp outside and stuffed with cheese and provolone and moist and tender inside that I could not stop eating it and barely touched the asparagus and potatoes although they were equally delicious. My sister enjoyed the filet of sole sorentino and did not leave any on the plate. The service was impeccable; we were not rushed but the wait between courses was not long. I will be back to try the brunch.

Came during a holiday and they were open. My daughter loved it. They do parties. Staff was nice…read more Wish it was a bit more organized such as the toys and what not--especially since it seemed like we were first ones there. Didn't try any food. I thought it'd be bigger, but it's a good enough space.

stay awayyyyyy owner (male) is unbelievably rude ! no…read morewonder place is empty. Place is so dirty and unhygienic too! small playground - not good for kids over 5 ! better off going to another indoor play in the island you've been warned

Brought kiddo here this past weekend for a 2 hour open play window for $25. I loved the air…read moreconditioned play space on a too hot day. I was afraid it would be crowded and unsafe, however, there were only a handful of families in there. It's not themed like some of the other play places but my kid still had fun. I had the best time not having to climb to retrieve kiddo from kid sized equipment. Would recommend to overstimulated parents who are not wanting to deal with stinky ball pits and blaring music.

The Staten Island branch was our first experience with we rock the spectrum.. honestly love this…read moreplace -would come from NJ for it all the time before a branch opened closer to us. Very ND affirming... my child had a very hard time going in the first time but once inside, felt safe enough and had sooo much fun.. it's one of their top choices now! During the meltdown, the staff assisted us best as they could- offering toys and different things to help soothe and motivate my child. They absolutely have a soft spot in our hearts! I'm a fan for life!!!

I have worked with Everything Entertainment for both business events as well as family ones. I…read morehave always looked to his team of event planners for guidance in how to make my event exceptional. I love his team of designers and installers, that have been with him for years and years, and his tents are to be celebrated themselves so clean and bright! They know how to take my vision and make it a reality. From planning for the unexpected, to ensuring the weather inside is "just right' and even creating pathways to our event entrance, Everything Entertainment is my 4 seasons go to.

Scott was very professional and helpful throughout our wedding planning process, in the months…read moreleading up to and especially as our date approached. The quality of rental products that Scott and his team provided was exceptional and we found the team to be a pleasure to work with. We would absolutely recommend Everything Entertainment for not only providing products that complete an event atmosphere, but for providing wonderful service at every stage.