FEATURED EVENT: A BLACK TIE CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER AT THE GLASSHOUSE
By Great Performances
After several years of stops and starts and stops again, we’ve been delighted to fill our days with planning and running events for many of our long-time clients at a variety of venues. This past May, we were especially thrilled to execute an event for a health network who hosted their first inaugural black tie celebration and fundraiser at The Glasshouse, one of the most stunning event spaces in New York City. With almost 1,000 people in attendance, it’s an event that they won’t forget – with foods they’ll crave – for a long time.
Guests’ eyes were delighted at every turn as they took in the scenery of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and beyond; and as they viewed the delectable food on display on trays being passed by our team, at stations, and at chef showcases.
An objective for the event was to encourage mingling and guest interaction, a trend we’ve been observing for the better part of the year. Many organizations are trying to find ways to reduce the time guests spend locked down at a table, instead looking for ways to get guests moving and mingling. Food and beverage stations spread out across the space provided natural cues to encourage guests to move around, explore the space, and engage with others.
It’s an acknowledged truth that we eat with our eyes first, and we pulled out all the stops for this event, serving a variety of passed hors d’oeuvres, setting up multiple stations across the space, and creating intimate, engaging vignettes with our Atelier Stations. From fun presentations of comfort foods like shrimp and grits and spaghetti and meatballs to decadent delights like foie gras, lobster tails, and truffles, we had something for everyone.
Read on to explore the space and vicariously enjoy our food through photos.
Recently opened in 2021, The Glasshouse is the perfect venue for large, high-end events. Located on 12th Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets, Glasshouse features panoramic views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and beyond from two event terraces, private terraces off their Green Rooms, and the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the space. State-of-the-art technology for lighting, audio, and video support all visual and audio effects, including a premium experience for entertainment and private concerts. Additionally, the space has the infrastructure for enhanced installations including video walls, step & repeats, and more.
With 75,000 square feet of space and capacity for 1,850 people, the spaces are configurable to allow for varying room sizes and shapes. Truly, an event planner’s dream.
Hors d'Oeuvres - Luxurious Bites for all Palates
Cater waiters dressed in black processed throughout the space carrying our custom made Busker Trays containing delicious bites of BBQ Shrimp and Poblano Peppers on a Stone Ground Grit Cake. Our chefs turned homestyle comfort foods like shrimp and grits and the spaghetti and meatballs into eye catching bites; created vegan and gluten free hors d’oeuvres like our Habanero Smoked Tofu Tacos on Watermelon Radish Bites that were anything but bland; and created fun plays on dishes like our twist on a classic PBJ with Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Pistachio Butter, and Sour Cherry Preserves and our Duck Rillette Fritter with Cranberry Port Jam on a Rosemary Skewer.
Bright bold flavors, comfort food made luxurious, and decadent bites that hit every taste bad came with enough variety to satisfy a variety of dietary preferences from vegan to gluten free to keto.
Stations - Global Flavors
Strategically spaced throughout the venue, our themed stations captured global flavors and featured regional favorites with a Great Performances twist.
Our Carving Station featured an assortment of carved-to-order meats with accompanying sauces and sides
- 32oz Bone-In Ribeye with a trio of sauces: Bordelaise, Chimichurri, Horseradish Cream
- Roast Duck Breast Lapérouse with Gruyère and Mustard
- Foie Gras Terrine with Pomegranate Gelée, Pistachio Crumble
- Classic Pommes Duchesse
- Broccoli Rabe with Lemon, Garlic, Pine Nuts
Our Pinxtos Station featured flavors of Northern Spain and the Basque region
- Basque Chicken with Tri Colored Peppers, Onions
- Tortilla Española
- Aged Manchego and Mushroom Brochettes
- Wild Cèpes with Cured Quail Yolks
- Croquetas de Bacalao
- Hand Carved Jamón
- Hearts of Palm Salad
Our Seafood Station brought delicacies from the seas and oceans prepared in a variety of styles
- Crab Salad with Pomelo, Mint
- Lightly Cured Arctic Char with Olive Oil Poached Peppers, Anchovy
- Colossal Shrimp with Lemon-Tarragon Aioli and Horseradish and Smoked Tomato Cocktail Sauce
- Chilled Lobster Tail
- West Coast Oysters (Fanny Bay, Kumamoto, Big Cove) with Mignonette
- Young Coconut Aguachile with Avocado, Lime, Cilantro
Tuscan Station transported us to the sun-soaked hill towns of Italy
- Sage-Stuffed Veal Breast Roulade – Braised Gigante Beans
- Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli – Morels, Sweet Peas, Parmesan
- Cavatelli Primavera – Fiore di Sardo Fondutti
- Grilled Asparagus – Ricotta Salata, Lemon, Basil
- Eggplant Milanese – Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Roasted Sweet Yellow Peppers – Black Olive, Yellow Raisins, Capers, Anchovy
- Baguette Spike
Atelier Stations - Showcasing Chefs' Magic
We featured four showcase stations – our Atelier Stations – that allowed our chefs to create made-to-order luxurious dishes. Our chefs demonstrated their great skill, precision, and attention to detail as they crafted their dishes.
- Japanese Turnips, Eryngii, Matsutake, Trumpet Mushrooms, Black Truffle, Smoked Dashi, Broth
- Red Snapper Leche de Tigre Ceviche
- Fresh Cut Toro, Caviar, Yuzu Pearls, Gold Leaf
- Seared 45-Day Dry-Aged Kobe Sirloin, Japanese Uni and Shiitake Summer Roll (Madeira Gastrique, Oyster Sauce, Chive Purée)
Sweet Finish - Desserts that Captured the Imaginations and Hearts
And of course, what meal is complete without a Dessert Station that offered sweet and savory treats
- Golden Pistachio Praline Chocolate Truffle on a Gold Lollipop Stick
- Three-Layer Panna Cotta with Coconut Cream, Passion Fruit, Blackberry
- Espresso Boca Negra Cake
- Buckwheat Sable Raspberry Chantilly Creamwich
- Chocolate & Cheese Board
We also invited a few of our favorite partners to join us and share their specialty desserts: La Newyorkina with their famous paletitas and Fluff n Fluff with their playful and dramatic cotton candy.
LOVE NOTES FROM OUR CLIENTS
By Liz Neumark
We have a passion for serving others. There is nothing predictable (think weather), simple (think complex pre-event emotions) or easy (have you driven a truck in NYC?) for our sales and planning teams. But every day, they get it right!
With thanksgiving in mind, we want to share some of the wonderful notes we receive from our clients. It is a tribute to our GP family but also a reminder of how powerful the written note of thanks can be.
Wedding, Wave Hill, The Bronx, NY
About the Event
- Event: Wedding
- Location: Wave Hill
- GP Planners: Amanda DiUglio, Emily Schreiber
From the Client
Amanda!!! We can’t thank you enough for everything you and the GP team did to make our wedding so perfect on Saturday.
Like…REALLY can’t thank you enough.
At our brunch yesterday morning, the GP food and service was the talk of the town! Everyone was raving about everything they ate (cookie pizza obviously included!!!) and made special note of how amazing the service was and how wonderful the staff was. One of our friends said it was the safest and most “back to normal” she’s felt in 2 years. She said they’d turned down numerous events over the last few months but felt confident we’d have a plan in place for making everyone feel good. She said your team went above and beyond her expectations.
Did I mention people loved the food???? 😂😍 Literally everyone was raving about everything from the fritters and the taco station to the pretzel bread/baguette (um yes! I love pretzels and didn’t know this was gonna be a thing!) to the steak to the incredible perfectly melted-ness but not too melted of the ice cream. (This is an excellent thing, I say that as an ice cream connoisseur.) People were like, “Wait isn’t wedding food supposed to be like..not good??” At our wedding, it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We really just are amazed at how incredible everything was. The room was electric and people were so happy and we know it’s because they felt SAFE and happy and fittingly full!
We really are just wowed. I want to also give a HUGE shoutout to Tasha who was cool as a cucumber and a wonderful human being. I didn’t realize the GP bridal attendant would be so key to our day (I mean, delivering Diet Cokes is obviously key to the day…but I didn’t realize she would be with me the whole night!!), and I believe it’s a HUGELY marketable part of the GP package. Grateful to Tasha for carrying my chapstick (critical!), helping me with my Saks-disaster of a bustle and sourcing granulated sugar when I got the hiccups! (It DID work, for what it’s worth!)
If I can be a reference for you guys or a website testimony or anything moving forward, I would be ecstatic to be. I’m on a list of 500 women in media/tech/entertainment and plan to send around your email and the GP info when I do a write up of how amazing my wedding vendors were.
Wedding, Glenmere Mansion, Hudson Valley, New York
About the Event
- Event: Wedding
- Location: Glenmere Mansion
- GP Planners: Amanda DiUglio, Emily Schreiber
From the Client
You beat me to it!
Our experience with Great Performances under your leadership was impeccably professional and delightful from start to finish.
GP was the shining light among vendors amidst the roller coaster trajectory of the pandemic.
The quality of your food, service and presentation, second to none.
[We] are grateful to you for helping to make our daughter and son-in-law’s celebration at Glenmere so delicious, beautiful and memorable.
You haven’t seen the last of us!
Conference, The Glasshouse, Manhattan, New York
About the Event
- Event: Technology Conference
- Location: The Glasshouse
- GP Planners: Jill Cole, Sara VanWeichen
From the Client
Thank you to you, Forrest, Ken and the rest of the GP staff for all of your help and support leading up to and during the event.
I’m not sure how the event would have turned out if you weren’t one of our partners as we took on the Glasshouse as a venue. You helped us navigate so much from what you shared and who knows how much more was done behind the scenes. It’s so comforting to know that catering is something you never have to worry about when we do our events with you.
The food and service was top notch as always. Gotta love it when your CEO tells you he gets so many compliments on the food and how we always have the best food at our events.
Again, thank you. I absolutely love working with you all and I hope you pass this along to your bosses! Or if I should share it directly, let me know. I know the past 1.75 years haven’t been the easiest in your industry, but I’m so glad you are all still here.
Good luck with your upcoming weddings!
From the Planner
It has been an absolute pleasure to work together on the [event] this week and throughout the planning process. Your immaculate attention to detail, your poise under pressure, and your creative collaboration are qualities we respect and appreciate so much. Thank you for your time, your heart, and for the laughs along the way (we had to laugh sometimes, didn’t we??).
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Again, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! Best of luck with your busy wedding weekend (and to your GP team catering another [one of our events] this evening!). We can’t wait to see more of you and your work very soon.
Nonprofit Gala, Brooklyn, New York
About the Event
- Event: Nonprofit Gala
- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- GP Planners: Jill Cole, Sara VanWeichen
From the Client
Thank you so much for following up – I am still pretty comatose right now, but there is pretty much one thing that I’m happy to reflect on, and that is the greatness of Great Performances.
Everything last week was perfect. We got SO many comments from guests about how good the food was, and how much of it there was… we were never ever concerned about the transition from seated dinner to cocktail and whether people would be full… it was obvious that they were! I also must commend you on the incredible work ethic of your team. Your staff is really astonishing, from the top on down. I remarked to Forrest at some point (and then later Susan) that what your staff really embodies is “hustle” – that’s what you want to see of every single person at an event, and there is not one person on your team who is without purpose, focus, and speed. It’s something that other vendors and event managers should envy. And you know, truly, that I adore Mack and was ecstatic to have him there. He is such a special, hard working person, and I feel lucky to get to work with him, Forrest, and you two.
So long short, everyone was very happy. Thank you so much again for everything!!!
THE BEST WEDDING VENUES WITH A VIEW IN NEW YORK
A view that can TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY.
Find the perfect venue with a view in New York for your wedding.
A wedding above everything! A wedding with a view simply screams magical and you can do that in New York. We have put together a list of the top wedding venues with a view in New York to make it easier for your dreams to become a reality. Check out what we consider to be the top wedding venues in New York with view.
The 620 Loft & Garden, the penthouse of 620 Fifth Avenue, offers the exciting combination of a city garden and downtown style loft space for your special day. This rooftop garden is a perfect venue to say your I Do’s while being surrounded by the towering building of the city.
This four-acre park like no other: an urban oasis with a world-class design and unparalleled skyline views, perfect for outdoor weddings and receptions.
This modern venue offers windows facing North, South and West, and has four skylights which gives dramatic lighting for your intimate wedding. It can seat up to 150 people. The Penthouse is 4,500 square feet, has 24 windows on 3 sides, 4 large skylights, an easily accessible rooftop with a great view of the Empire State Building.
Glasshouse Chelsea is a unique, multi-functional venue on the 14th and 21st floors of the architecturally-acclaimed Chelsea Arts Tower in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. The stunning view from this venue can be your wedding’s magical background.
The Glasshouse’s modern, clean space lends itself to all kinds of events especially weddings. This venue offers a breathtaking view of the city with indoor and outdoor spaces.
Adjacent to both Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Governors Island offers several rental spaces with spectacular views throughout the season. You can celebrate your dream wedding outdoor or use the historic Pershing Hall building.
Hudson Mercantile, a portfolio of centrally located, clean, modern, white spaces in the Hudson Yards district of Midtown Manhattan. The 3 unique spaces in this venue can be converted into your dream wedding venue.
Glasshouse Chelsea is a unique, multi-functional venue on the 14th and 21st floors of the architecturally-acclaimed Chelsea Arts Tower in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. The stunning view from this venue can be your wedding’s magical background.
Glasshouse Chelsea is a unique, multi-functional venue on the 14th and 21st floors of the architecturally-acclaimed Chelsea Arts Tower in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. The stunning view from this venue can be your wedding’s magical background.
Wave Hill’s 28-acre property is renowned for its award-winning botanical gardens, breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades and its historic mansions, at one time the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Arturo Toscanini and Mark Twain. It’s the perfect backdrop to your dream garden wedding.
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THE TOP MODERN WEDDING VENUES IN NEW YORK
From clean raw space to a grand space covered in glass,
find the perfect place for your MODERN wedding
Modern times require modern venues to fit your needs, it might be a raw space ready to be filled with your ideas or a grand venue with a breathtaking view. We have put together a list of the top modern wedding venues in New York to make it easier for your dream tro become a reality. Check out what we consider to be the top modern wedding venues in New York.
The Glasshouse’s modern, minimalistic, and clean space in Hell’s Kitchen easily lends itself to all kinds of events, especially weddings. This venue offers a breathtaking 360 degree view of the city of Manhattan with indoor and outdoor spaces.
PlayStation Theater, located in the heart of Times Square: a modern, state of the art, and versatile event space perfect for events such as weddings. This venue is great for large scale weddings and reception with its 45,000 square feet of space and two VIP balconies with lounge seating.
Hudson Mercantile, a portfolio of centrally located, clean, modern, white spaces in the Hudson Yards district of Midtown Manhattan. The 3 unique spaces in this venue can be converted into your dream wedding venue.
The Pershing Square Signature Center is a modern venue with spaces such as theaters that is great for intimate weddings with small to medium sized number of guests.
The theaters and lobbies are the picture-perfect settings for a wide array of events including modern weddings.
The white box offers a unique raw space for your wedding. The south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows and 150 square foot sunroof fill the space with natural light as you say your vows.
With 40,000 square feet of column-free space and conveniently located at Pier 36 and South Street in Manhattan, it’s a perfect venue for large scale modern weddings in Manhattan.
This venue can seat up to 1000 and can be configured depending on the requirements needed for your special day.
Located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Duggal Greenhouse is an exceptional choice for private functions such as weddings. It has a raw indoor space and a small outdoor space for cocktails. The Greenhouse is a laboratory in new technology, utilizing solar energy, organic air purification and eco-friendly building practices.
Metropolitan Pavilion is a premier Manhattan special events facility offering versatile room configurations in a convenient and historic Chelsea location. It’s perfect for modern style weddings within the city.
With 40,000 square feet of column-free space and conveniently located at Pier 36 and South Street in Manhattan, it’s a perfect venue for large scale modern weddings in Manhattan.
This venue can seat up to 1000 and can be configured depending on the requirements needed for your special day.
Project Farmhouse is a state-of-the-art sustainability center and event space that can host your intimate wedding event while exploring environmental issues through the lens of food, horticulture, arts, and more.
With over 6,300 square feet of space, the Mezzanine is a one-of-a-kind event space, perfect for intimate modern weddings within the city.
The Mezz is a one-of-a-kind event space, it features a 300-standing/150-seated capacity.
The Paley Center for Media is unique venue for weddings. The two theater can serve as your venue for I do’s and can be decked with your wedding’s motif.
This intimate performance venue with state-of-the-art audio and video broadcast studio is a unique setting for your special event such as weddings. It can set up to 120 people and the space can be customized to your preference.
The NY Genome Center has its own private entrance, a 180-seat auditorium, and a 92-seat cafe area. The event spaces can be converted into your preferred wedding venue requirements.
TheTimesCenter is a versatile, visually stunning, state-of-the-art event venue that can host your dream modern wedding in NY.
TheTimesCenter is comprised of The Stage and The Hall, each with its own unique lobby.
Skylight Modern offers 15,000 square feet of high-ceilinged space that is virtually column-free, and touches of exposed concrete add edge to the clean architecture. It’s the perfect raw space to paint your dream modern wedding in NYC.
The BRIC House Ballroom, main performance space has retractable seating that provides room for a seated even such as weddings. This modern venue also boasts state-of-the art AV technology.
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THE BEST ROOFTOP WEDDING VENUES IN NEW YORK
Find the PERFECT ROOFTOP WEDDING VENUE for your special day.
You don’t just dream of getting married in NY. You envision a gorgeous rooftop wedding so you can toast to the beginning of your new adventure while looking at Manhattan’s skyscrapers. We have put together a list of the top rooftop wedding venues in New York to make it easier for your dreams to become a reality. Check out what we consider to be the top rooftop wedding venues in New York.
The Glasshouse’s modern, minimalistic, and clean space in Hell’s Kitchen easily lends itself to all kinds of events, especially weddings. This venue offers a breathtaking 360 degree view of the city of Manhattan with indoor and outdoor spaces.
This modern venue offers windows facing North, South and West, and has four skylights which gives dramatic lighting for your intimate wedding. It can seat up to 150 people. The Penthouse is 4,500 square feet, has 24 windows on 3 sides, 4 large skylights, an easily accessible rooftop with a great view of the Empire State Building.
Hudson Mercantile, a portfolio of centrally located, clean, modern, white spaces in the Hudson Yards district of Midtown Manhattan. The 3 unique spaces in this venue can be converted into your dream wedding venue.
Dobbin St is a tailored event space offering full event production services. Centrally located in Williamsburg, steps away from picturesque McCarren park. The 3,000 sq ft rooftop terrace boasting stunning Manhattan skyline views, perfect for the picture-perfect weddings.
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