Friday, March 7, 2008

NYC Activities...Chain of events...

Welcome to NYC everybody...Beth and I are so grateful you have made the journey!!
Here is an itinerary for the time we are back in NYC, back from our honeymoon!

Thursday March 20th
Beth & Ryan Turner return in the afternoon from their honeymoon and check into the W hotel, 541 Lexington Avenue (btw. 49th & 50th street)

Friday March 21st
Beth & Ryan will be available during the day feel free to give them a call - Beth: 201.303.8030 + Ryan: 201.675.1821

Friday March 21st – 9:00pm - Welcome Drinks at a nearby bar. Please join Ryan and Beth as they will attend a night of catching up with friends and family!

Slate Plus, 54 W 21st Street (btw. 5th & 6th Avenue)

**At the front desk tell them you are here for the Durels party in the lounge – or just walk straight back into the bar/lounge area.

Saturday March 22nd –2:00pm - Museum Stroll, Check out this amazing museum with Ryan and Beth. Its situated on the Park and it is HUGE!
Natural History Museum, 79th St. at Central Park West

Anyone who is interested please feel free to join them to tour around the museum. Meet on the right side steps up to the museum.

Saturday March 22nd –7:30pm - The Wedding Reception (please be on time)

The City Bakery, 3 West 18th Street (btw 5th & 6th Avenue)

**After party TBD…


Not sure where to go for dinner on Friday night?
Below are few recommendations (Ryan and Beths Favorites) – call early to make reservations!


Otto Enoteca and Pizzeria ($$) - Really good Italian food
#1 5th Ave New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 995-9559

Dos Caminos Soho ($$-$$$) - The BEST Mexican food
475 W Broadway New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 277-4300

Gramercy Tavern ($$$$)
42 E 20th St New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 477-0777

The Spotted Pig ($$) - A bit of a dive bar, but alot of fun and good bar food
314 W 11th St New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 620-0393

La Bottega ($$) - Another great Italian restaurant
363 W 16th St New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 243-8400

Matsuri ($$) - Great atmosphere, Sushi and Sashimi
369 W 16th St New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 243-6400

Gotham Bar & Grill ($$$)
12 E 12th St New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 620-4020

Spice Market ($$$) -
403 W 13th St New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 675-2322

Asia de Cuba at Morgans ($$$)
237 Madison Ave New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 726-7755

Babbo ($$$$)
110 Waverly Pl New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 777-0303

Monday, January 7, 2008

HOTEL INFORMATION

W NEW YORK
The rooms at the W are small but VERY nice.
They only have one queen bed.
I highly recommend this option.
For the money it is a really good deal.
March 20 - March 24th, 2008
541 Lexington Avenue · New York, New York 10022 · United States
Phone: (212) 755-1200 - $259 + tax and occupancy charge
MUST BE BOOKED BETWEEN DEC 4th + FEB 20th
MUST TELL HOTEL DURELS/TURNER WEDDING.
20 rooms on hold

GERSHWIN HOTEL
http://www.gershwinhotel.com
7 East 27th Street
New York, NY 10016
212.545.8000
This hotel is funky the exterior of the hotel has actual horns!
It is very affordable, clean and in a great location.
Close to the reception location(walking distance), great restaurants, shopping and transportation.
The exterior and interior are very brightly painted,
the floors are wood (make's it a bit loud)
but the decor is very artsy and fun.
I am trying to work out a deal with them on rates
single bed - $165
small room double bed - $185
deluxe queen room - $205
Suite w/ sitting room - $245
If you like this option
book your room and we will adjust the rate if i can get it sorted out.

COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL - TRIBECA
This hotel is great...
the area is safe and close to subways and ez to get cabs. . .
it is not that close to the reception venue but ez on the subway
. . .they do not do any special rates for weddings
but their rates for 2 double beds are the best I can find -
$225 for 2 double beds
No rooms are on hold so BOOK now if you like this option.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel – Tribeca
95 West Broadway (at Chambers)
New York, NY 10007
Telephone: (212) 566-1900
Toll Free Reservations: (888) 895-9400
Email: reservations@cosmohotel.com
http://www.cosmohotel.com/

IF YOU ARE COMING FOR A WEEK. . .check out. . .
CHELSMORE APT
205 West 15th street, New York, NY
tel. 212.924.7991
2-3 apts. available - YOU MUST BOOK THIS OPTION NOW.
studio: 1-2 people $120/night
Larger apt.: 4 people $150/night
7 DAY MIN.