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 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!

One of the very best wedding I have ever been to! One of the very best wedding venue I have ever…read morebeen to! Two statements that I absolutely stand by. I had the pleasure of attending a wedding anniversary at Nicotra's a few years ago and haven't been back since but this recent event made me remember how amazing the parties are here. Now in the interest of full disclosure the wedding that I attended was my cousin's but under no circumstances am I giving a free pass. My eye for details as a Yelper stays and so are my honest reviews, and I can honestly say that if I were to have my own wedding Nicotra's would be up there on my list as the place to host it. The cocktail hour was done inside the gigantic tent that they have, and the food served both buffet and passed were fantastic. I've been to quite a few weddings but this has to rank as one of the best, if not the best, cocktail hour selections I've had. From sliders, to sushi, to paella, to wings, to cuts to meats, and on and on. There were too many choices to even begin listing them and I was already stuffed by the time happy hour finished. But alas I knew the gluttony would continue. The party moved to the grand ballroom and may I say the decorations, the lighting, the sheer size of it was impressive. With a huge dance floor in the middle everyone literally was able to partake in the many, MANY line dances of the night. The meal served in subsequent courses was fantastic. After already stuffing myself silly during happy hour the courses came out in due time and with my main entree as salmon I couldn't have been any happier. A perfectly cooked salmon at a wedding--wow who knew it could be done! With an endless supply of top shelf drinks from the open bar during the whole event, the night was certainly memorable. But wait there was one more surprise. A dessert room to put everyone in a food coma just for good measure. When I say dessert room it was literally a room filled with all kinds of dessert. Cakes, cannoli, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate wonderfall, sweet liquor and many more. I grabbed so much more than what my stomach could handle and by the end of the night I felt like the chair I was sitting on was ready to buckle under the sheer weight of the food I consumed. Luckily I was dancing so much I probably burned some calories. Maybe 1/8 of it. Hey don't judge at least I was able to take off that much. My experience with Nicotra's Ballroom was fantastic. Such a joyous occasion needs an amazing venue and Nicotra's delivered. I know many other people who choose this venue will feel the same way about it as I do.

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

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.

This is located within the Hilton hotel…read more I went for a 60th birthday party. I liked how the food buffet was set up in a separate area from where the guests were seated and the dance floor. For appetizers/cocktail area there was charcuterie, olives fresh fruit, tomato and mozzarella, olives, marinated artichokes and marinaded mushrooms. This was all good! Now the main entrees..it had such potential to be good, but it kinda fell short. There was salad, beef short ribs, chicken Marsala, penne ala vodka, eggplant rollatini and sautéed veggies. Out of the above I had penne ala vodka and eggplant parm. I felt the penne ala vodka was a bit flavorless. As I was eating the eggplant rollatini I was also eating paper! There was a small (about quarter-sized) piece of paper within the cheese and eggplant. Not great! Other than the paper addition, it did have decent flavor. My fiancé had the beef short ribs and he said it was a little dry. He also didn't like the chicken Marsala at all. Eh. Not terrible, but not great either. I guess just okay overall.

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.