Have your part(ies) here!…read more We used EDBM to throw a party at The East Wing (Upper East Side) for my daughter's 1st birthday celebration. My wife and I were beyond pleased! They guided us along from the beginning exploratory conversations, through the booking, the food and room setup, to the execution of the event. Wow...they are awesome and they know their stuff! Everything was a smashing success. Special kudos to how they knew all of what to expect too...ie. they were spot on right down to knowing certain foods wouldn't really be eaten as much as others (yes, we went against their advice and yes, we were wrong...lol...but good news is I have tons of leftovers for lunch this week!) Other notes: East Wing is perfect for about 50 people, especially if you need tables and other things laid out in the space. Its well lit but private, their is a bathroom in the room, there are great nooks and crannies to store things (strollers, presents, etc) and the food is both delicious and portioned correctly. We did a lot of research and the way EDBM prices its party packages is by far the best, especially for the nicer ambiance and food quality. They are upfront with all their charges, and at the end of the day, you definitely get more for your money than you would at other places around town of similar size and service. Also, a special kudos to their onsite party host, Lindsay. She is a master party manager, bartender, hostess, problem solver, and generally kind-spirited person. She answered questions, made us comfortable and assisted us in every possible way. Amazing at her job! They all are - Christine, Niki and Brittany. Bravo! We would 100% recommend EDBM to any and all who seek a suggestion for where to have a party.

Okay, so I booked my brother's bachelor party with the girls of Eat Drink and be Merry and let me…read moretell you how wonderful and accommodating they were and the services they provide. I can't remember all of the names but I believe there was a Brittany, Christine and I want to say Kate. Our first part of the night we started off at the Gin Mill for dinner. I got to be honest the food was a lot better than what I thought it was going to be. Pasta, Chicken, Steak, potatoes, tator tots, all delicious. Maggie, who was I guess the host of the party was excellent along with our bartender. I cannot remember her name but she was blonde (sorry) and very on top of whatever drinks we needed. I rate everything at this place a 10 Our limo driver Steve who was flat out the man...enough said!!!!! He catered to us as best as he could and went above and beyond. I would definitely have him as a limo driver again. As Steve took us to Down the hatch, the bartenders were there ready to wait on us, and they didn't disappoint. (Maggie called ahead for us!) The one down point of the night was when we ordered wings the staff brought the wings and set them up over on a shelf by the main door. The bouncer came over and asked us to clear the doorway. I understand 100% he was doing his job, but this is where the staff put the wings. I explained to him that we will move out of the way the best we could to not block the doorway, but asked him where were we going to go to eat? I said if you can find us a table I will gladly move. This bouncer had a Dallas Cowboys hat on and, said " you want me to find you a table, not my problem. Okay guy! We left immediately! Guy was just a rude................well you get the point. I called Maggie to explain to her the situation immediately and made sure she knew that we were not out of control, not causing any problems etc.... Next up, 3 sheets saloon. Everything about this place was outstanding. We had a waitress and I can't remember her name, but she was from Australia and she just kept bringing round after round until the open bar time was up! The bouncer Ivan was pretty awesome too. He kept us entertained throughout the night. All in all, the night turned out to be a good time..and I would recommend booking as everything went smoothly with the exception of the bouncer issue, but one guy with an ego, wasn't going to ruin our night.

The launch party at Astor House was phenomenal! What a great addition to NYC event space! The event…read morewas classy, sophisticated and showcased beautifully each floor and room of this gorgeous space. Multi-level with beautiful rooms, each decorated with its own theme. Drapery, furnishings and art work, all carefully chosen and adds to the air of sophistication and opulence, without being stuffy. Delectable food and drinks on each floor. Attentive wait staff at every corner. Live entertainment and beautiful guests engaged in conversation. This is how one launches a space. This was just the first of many beautiful events that will be had in this exquisite space. I can't wait to see what beautiful dreams the Astor House team will bring to reality next.

From the owner: We specialize in baby showers, bat mitzvah, christening, corporate office meetings, wedding…read moreshowers, cocktail spaces and rehearsal dinners.

Great store. It's been in the hood as long as I can remember. They have lots of cool stuff. They…read moreprovide fun activities too. What would we do without educational entertainment. A place for Mothers and children to gather. Contact with live human beings instead of social media. Hey, we got to cozy up to others. If nothing else just to keep the germs shared!

This place is great! I have been here with an 8 year old girl 3 times over the past month! The…read morefirst time we came in we decided to do some ceramic painting. They have a variety of ceramics to chose from, all at different prices. It is definitely affordable, the cheapest one is like $12. Then we came here for a birthday party where she made an awesome little messenger bag. She loves it and carries it around everyday now. The staff seems knowledgeable and helpful, it's at a convenient location, and they have everything in this place. If you need a last minute bday gift for a kid, stop by. If you want to organize an awesome birthday party, this is the place! I will definitely be frequenting her as often as possible! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

I am speechless. WOW She planned my son's 1st birthday boss…read morebaby theme in less than 3 weeks. It was absolutely stunning and blew me away. Love her team and their hard work. She's honest and doesn't try to sell you which I appreciate. I promise you won't regret it. Go for it!

I contacted them last minute within 24 hours of my event and they were able to deliver! Beautiful…read moreballoon garland and table decor setup. They also came way before the party time to set up and were very communicative throughout the whole process and planning.

PopUpPicnicNYC helped me surprise my girl. I really don't have a knack for these type of things, so…read morethey helped me arrange a beautiful, romantic set up. I really didn't do anything except tell them the details and picked out a color lol. What they created was amazing, I was shocked at how good it turned out! Will definitely do something like this again, maybe a proposal! thanks again PopUpPicnicNYC team! U guys are the best!

My best friend and I hired Pop Up Picnic NYC for our birthday celebration…read more I loved that a location was chosen for us, given my little knowledge of the park. We were situated in a spot with a great view of Belvedere Castle and close to restroom access. This was such a sweet way for our friends and us to celebrate each other during the day. All setup was included and the aesthetic and atmosphere was the perfect combination of casual, cozy, and fancy that we were looking to achieve. Setup includes lots of blankets, pillows, 2 outdoor games, and a board of snacks. This is a wife and husband duo and their local, small business - was wonderful to be able to support them and the creative business model they've established. Once we arrived, they made sure to spend time to ensure we were comfortable and to get to know us before they left us to celebrate. It was apparent they put lots of time and love into their efforts and the setup! There was a last minute 45 minute pushback in our reservation time. As I understand, this was driven by catering and I felt like the company handled it professionally and they were sure to extend our time on the back end. Luckily we were able to do so as we did not have other plans that this impeded. The pricing is a bit on the steep end; however, more manageable if splitting with other members of your party. It also is rather comparable to other companies I inquired with. A few recommendations and suggestions I have for Pop Up Picnic NYC include: - Providing more water, even a cooler with water bottles would've been great as those were heavy to lug around - Shade. It ended up being a rather hot day and we were not near any shade, perhaps moving the space a bit to find some shade or including decor options that provide shade (umbrella, etc) - Access to the owners and info on the company is all through Instagram. It was great having access to images and videos from their previous picnics; however, there was limited access to what exactly the company offers. Even a one-pager that could be shared via email to explain the various options (including pricing & logistics) would've been great in speeding up the booking process - If able (I'm not at all familiar with park rules here), offering alcoholic beverage options/packages would certainly be worth considering. I would have absolutely given that option a look through All being said, I would absolutely recommend booking with Pop Up Picnic NYC for an event you're looking to plan. I will also have them top of list myself going forward when looking to book a similar event - I can only imagine how cozy one of their picnics would be in the fall. Thanks to Stephanie and team for making our birthdays memorable!!

I booked a party here for my 4 year old and 9 of her friends and was SO impressed with the place…read more What a sweet little business this is. It was absolutely perfect for this age group. Short of bringing wine for the grown ups, I had to do zero-- which I appreciated. Highly recommend.

Adorable party for my 3 year old daughter! So special and magical! Very easy planning wise, as well!read more

Chrissy did not come to disappoint! As a new bride to be ,I had little time to plan my engagement…read moreparty. But Chrissy was very professional and sufficient as she planed the event in a short time . She made sure to be clear with communication and worked very well in such short notice. I can't wait for her to plan my bridal shower !

Hey! I am so excited to leave a VERY POSITIVE review for Chrissy Maryvè. She did a phenomenal job…read morein such a short period of time. She was very professional and to the point. Her personality makes her so easy to work with. My mother and I both graduated at the same time and we wanted to have a huge graduation party. Working with two different opinions and ideas could be very hard, but Chrissy made it all happen for us. We are beyond happy and satisfied with her work! Her work itself is really a representation of her business name "L'èlègant Events" which means Elegant Events in French. She literally understood the assignment, came and delivered. She worked with every last minute change we bought to her. She never complained and literally just went with the flow. She gave us exactly what we wanted with our budget and made it look amazing, I am still in awe.  I can't thank her enough. I would recommend her to anyone who is throwing an event. SO IF YOU KNOW WHATS BEST YOU WOULD BOOK @le.legantevents!

I've rented out the upstairs space at Mad River for an event two years in a row. I worked directly…read morewith Rodrigo and he made the effort to be sure everything was set up as expected, including asking if I needed any additional tables and chairs. The space itself is large and perfect for entertaining a big crowd. Plus the music is always great! Love coming here!!

I hired the Event planner and decorations for my bridal shower and l got exactly what l wanted…read more Very affordable and beautifully done.

From the owner: Why Choose Serenity Bridal NYC?…read more Because you deserve a team that does it all—with love, creativity, and care. At Serenity Bridal NYC, we’re more than just a bridal company—we’re your one-stop destination for everything you need to make your wedding unforgettable. From flawless makeup & hair to elegant decor, full event planning, and cinematic photography & videography, we bring your entire vision to life under one roof. Our beauty artists specialize in both soft and full glam—tailored to you. Our decor team designs every detail with intention and style. Our photo + video crew captures moments you’ll relive forever. Our planners handle the stress so you can focus on the joy. We believe in creating seamless, luxury experiences—where the only thing you need to do is show up and shine. Personalized service Passionate professionals Everything in one place Choose Serenity Bridal NYC and let us turn your dream day into a reality—with elegance, heart, and unmatched dedication. DM us today to start planning!

What a hidden gem! Moved to Astoria over two years ago within 10 minute walk of L&M Italian Deli…read moreand had no idea this whole time. The deli is tucked away off of Broadway near the BoA ATM and is a small little shop with 3 guys working. While we've seen upward of 7 people waiting in the shop, we never had to wait long. We tried the chicken parm as well as the Italian, both super tasty and you can get it on the seeded bread, so good! The sandwiches are also very affordable of $10 cash and $10.40+tax on credit card. Can't wait to try the rest of their sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches and soups!

When in the city, there are certain types of food, you wanna make an effort to find. Delis are one…read moreof those. Not far from the hotel is the L&M Italian deli. Really friendly folks with suggestions for whatever hungers you. Deciding whether I wanted to go hot sandwich or cold sandwich. I went hot sandwich. I'm a big fan of eggplant Parmesan so I gave it a shot. You have a choice of buns and I went with the wheat. They toasted it. An excellent touch. You don't get a lot of eggplant or sauce. To me sauce can be the swing vote. Overall the sandwich was good. It was filling. For me a little more sauce and a little more eggplant would've made this a five star Choice.