Anthony Napoli
President; Briggs NYC; New York
What are three great off-site venues you would recommend for groups in New York City?
- It’s a short private boat ride to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, which pays tribute to all those who fled oppression to start over in the New World. Cocktails are in the Baggage and Registration Hall, followed by dinner in the Main Hall, where millions of immigrants once awaited entry into the New World. Gourmet ethnic foods are served by costumed staff members, while table centerpieces highlight the cultural diversity of the immigrants. After dinner, the lights dim and an immigrant character reads Emma Lazarus’ famous poem The New Colossus as the band plays America the Beautiful.
- Top of the Rock is a dramatic space located 67 stories above Midtown Manhattan. The private room has a panoramic, ever-changing view; guests can enjoy the sweep of unencumbered daytime vistas, the drama of a spectacular sunset or the brilliance of the city that never sleeps. With elongated windows soaring to a 25-foot-high ceiling, this formal, elegant room conveys importance and stature. For the warmer months, two adjacent outdoor Garden Terraces are a great way to expand the party.
- The Bateaux is the city’s most elegant dinner boat. Under a crystal crown of glass, guests are surrounded by the world’s most magnificent skyline as they dine on culinary masterpieces and enjoy music inspired by the sights. Modeled after the famous bateaux of Paris, this craft features all-glass walls for magnificent views of the fabled New York City skyline. Haute cuisine and light jazz for dancing provide a sophisticated ambience on the harbor.