DJ Brad is a warm, friendly guy who has an enviable music collection. I've loved going to karaoke…read morewith him, but when I was planning my wedding it took me longer than it should have to put two and two together. He makes karaoke nights at the bar lots of fun, and he made my wedding amazing. When my fiance and I met with Brad, we were overwhelmed and didn't even know where to start. We knew how important music can be for a party, but since we both have pretty eclectic tastes, we weren't sure how to really create for the crowd. Brad took care of everything. He asked us questions about what music ourselves, our friends and our families liked. He also emceed the event, announcing the wedding party, first dance- and he even created a very special moment for my grandparents. They were able to dance to their wedding song, and it made them both (and all of our families) feel very moved. If you're able to get Brad to DJ your event, you're very lucky.

Brad is the Best!…read more I've have been both a participant and a Karaoke Host. Brad sets the standard for excellence. He's a very good MC who truly enjoys his work.. and it shows. In contrast to many other Karaoke Hosts, he realizes the Event is NOT about him, but about the audience having a good time.Also unlike some other KJ Hosts, he respects the order of when singers submit song requests.Too often Hosts will put THEIR friends FIRST, while the rest of us are left waiting. Look anyone can flip CD,but it takes a person with some special skills to make a Karaoke Event successful. Brad gets my highest recommendation. For KJ Hosts looking to improve,go to one of Brad's shows.

Had a great time on this weekend at Hudson Terrace thanks to Josh and his team! After spending…read morehours looking for a last minute place to celebrate my birthday in NYC, I came across his company and to my surprise it's a free service!!! Josh gave me a call and collected all the information he needed to suggest a place that fit our needs and time of arrival. When we arrived at the venue there was already a large line to get in, but I just gave them my name and in I went with my party. The place was packed and exciting and the area that was reserved for us allowed us to take in all the action. Josh gave me his personal cell phone number in case I ran into any issue, but I never felt the need to use it. Josh personally reached out the next day to make sure that all went well, which speak volumes about their overall customer service. I will be back again, Thanks!

My birthday was so much fun! Josh was always on top of everything and helped me out to get exactly…read morewhat I wanted. He's very professional, helpful, and prompt with his responses! If you're looking to have a great party, use his service!!!

We found Dark Collective after a thorough online search, and their vibe matched our energy…read moreperfectly. Sam, our point of contact, was super communicative and made us feel very comfortable about their services. They were professional and organized, providing a music map app to streamline our preferences and minimize back-and-forth communication. Most interactions were via email, but they were always available for important phone calls when needed. On the wedding day, Isaac, our DJ, and the performers coordinated seamlessly with our wedding coordinators, and everything went smoothly. They were kind and professional, and their performance greatly enhanced the vibe of the night. The live saxophonist and percussionist playing along with Isaac kept our guests engaged and energized the room. The music selection was spot-on, adhering to our preferences perfectly. We absolutely recommend Dark Collective. They were fun to work with, delivered everything we asked for, and maintained clear communication throughout. There was no miscommunication, and they put on a great show. We would definitely hire them again. - Professional and organized with excellent communication. - Seamless coordination on the wedding day. - Live performance enhanced the atmosphere and kept guests engaged. Thank you Sam + Thank You Isaac + Thank You Dart Collective Team!!!

Sam and the whole team were a dream to work with. I'll break…read moredown why: * They took our date very quickly. We were late to inquire, and after a great chemistry call, they locked it in within the week. * Had a reasonable rate and worked with us to make it happen. * Their interface for sending references and preferences was easy and integrated, and most importantly WORKED. Our songs got played perfectly on the day. * Used our inspiration and built on it in a way that made the dance floor electric. * Gracefully avoided requests, but allowed the ones we wanted. * Came with 3 set ups, so all our locations were pre-set up in every location. * Zero feedback, awkward "is this thing on" moments, or struggling to hear speakers, even when they're bad with holding the mic. From the music, to everything in between, you can't go wrong. We triple-bid the project, and Dart was easily our strongest choice.

I really enjoyed the one on one communication I received with my contact person. He was very…read morepatient and didn't mind that I contacted this service months in advance. The venue was as described and I was genuinely surprised that everything went according to plan. This was my first time visiting and I had no idea where I should celebrate. My contact person went above and beyond to answer any questions or concerns I had during the whole process. I would definitely recommend My NYC Birthday. This service definitely allows you to just relax on your birthday and not worry about every little detail.

I once again used My NYC Birthday to help me arrange a going-away party in NYC. Even though they…read morehad less than 2 weeks to set it up, they hooked me up with a table and complimentary bottle of Skyy vodka at a NICE venue, CO-OP at Rivington Hotel. I had never been there, nor had I heard of it, but I trusted their judgment. The venue could not have been more perfect for this event. HOWEVER, when I arrived, I found out one of my girl friends couldn't get in because she was wearing sandals instead of high heels (WTF?). I called up the co-founder of My NYC Birthday, Scot, to see if he could help me out. Scot did not have to answer his phone at 11 PM on a Saturday night, but he offered to help me out by providing her with a pair of heels! We ended up just paying the $20 fee for my friend to get in, but it was very kind of Scot to offer a helping hand. CO-OP was probably judging my friend because she's short...not cool. Other than that incident, my friends and I had an awesome time, and it was all thanks to My NYC Birthday.

Had my daughter's 7th birthday party at Cotton Candy Spa yesterday and it was a phenomenal…read moreexperience. From start to finish, we were in capable hands. We arrived early for set up and the staff went right to work unloading our light refreshments and made the process so easy. We had 11 girls total and they were pampered with facials, manis, pedis, and even some make up. The littles were in their glory. After the spa time, they served the girls pizza followed by birthday cake, a dance party and some cotton candy. During the last 10 mins of the party, the girls gathered in the back for a quick photo op. The staff were so kind and patient; it made for a phenomenal experience. My daughter and her friends had an absolute blast. Would def recommend and would absolutely return! Great experience.

This place is sooooo cute!! We just had our daughter's 6th bday party here. We had no idea what to…read moreexpect as a little girl's spa party but did they blow our mind! The girls got facial, mani/pedi and a little make up session. All the moms were super jealous The location is great, lots of street parking. It's ground floor but the space is 100% dedicated to girls spa party. It's bright and clean. It's well decorated- So fun to walk into and as parents, you really don't need to bring any decorations! Lots of photo spots. The hostess made sure everything is well taken care of. All the staff made the girls feel at ease. Could not recommend this place enough!

I came here for the Friday brunch chefs competition and now I'm back for the dinner competition…read more What An amazing experience! Come hungry because these 6 courses will really leave you full. While I recommend trying to get a seat at the chefs table. Honestly, you will still have a great time at the main seating area. No one ever truly stays in their seat. We all get up and look and taste and chat. Parking is a breeze. I have always found parking on Leonard St between Jackson and Withers with no problem. Both times I've come solo and didn't feel alone at all. This will be a recurring activity for me.

I'm giving this restaurant/cooking demonstration/iron chef presentation/dinner experience a very…read moreenthusiastic top STARS award certainly not because it was the best food. I've eaten that it was the best time I've had eating food in a long time. Reservations are insanely hard to come by their offered two weeks in advance for a period of two weeks and you better be online second they come open and even then you might not get a seat. But if you do get a Seat pay the extra money to sit the front row it is so worth it. This is a chopped/iron chef competition dinner where there are two chefs that are given mystery ingredients an hour and a half before the guests arrive. They are allowed one sous shop to assist them and they came up with a plan for appetizer, which is the first time event and a main course which is the second time event and a dessert which is the third time event. It's a flat fee reservation with tip included, except for the drink which you order off the menu and they have very reasonable prices and then you're expected to tip on that. Weeknight reservations are cheaper than weekend. The location is right next to the subway exit so if you're coming from Manhattan, it's an easy ride on the subway. There is a master of ceremonies host who tells you all the rules and conducts the voting and the penalties for overtime spent for ingredients lacking in the chef's dinner. The customers are the ones that award points. On my most recent minute visit a couple days ago I found that one chef had the most superb salmon appetizer that I have ever had. It was pretty much perfect and I would order it at any restaurant that I went to. However, he totally was a failure when it came to desserts and unfortunately, he lost the competition. It was kind of interesting as the males overly selected. The male chefs recipes has been superior and didn't really concentrate on his totally terrible dessert while the female females voted for the female chef. Most several couples were split on their vote. It was quite interesting. This would make a superb family outing or business activity, dinner or romantic date! I highly highly recommend Hudson Table!

Sam is the man. No foolin'! You want to be dazzled. You want to be amazed. You want your guests to…read morehave a roaring good time. Yes. You want to hire Sam from Magical Excellence Magicians. Professional, charismatic and undeniably magical, Sam will transform any room into the place to be. He performed for us several years ago and guests still talk about what a great vibe he brought to the party. I will definitely be hiring Sam again, likely to bring an enchanting je ne sais quois to an otherwise boring corporate event.

I had the absolute pleasure of having Sam perform for my brother's 40th Birthday party. Considering…read morethat this was a big milestone, I was trying to think of how I can make this a memorable day for my brother and our guests. A quick google search and Sam came up. Sam, was easy to get a hold of via email and he answer any questions I had, as this was my first time hiring a magician. He was personable, very engaging, professional and talented. If you are looking for a magician, look no further, email him now and book him for your event. Thank you Sam for making this a memorable event that my guests will talk about for years.

anthony and the nature company are amazing!! we cannot say enough wonderful things about our recent…read moreexperience with them for our daughter's 4th birthday party (on-site). leading up to the party, anthony was really great to work with, very responsive, kind, and easy going. it was our first time planning a children's birthday party and i sent a constant stream of emails every time i thought of something (annoying, i'm sure!). but anthony quickly and graciously answered them all, which i really appreciated. on the day of the party, we arrived early to set up and the space was beautifully decorated. we didn't need to bring anything (we added a few themed items, but it was completely unnecessary). the space is beautiful and warm, and the animals were very cool/cute (even the Madagascar hissing cockroach, haha) and the kids all loved Anthony's wonderful and engaging presentation of each one. there was also a great playroom for the kids to burn off some of that cupcake energy afterward. we highly recommend the nature company in general, and for parties especially. you won't regret it!