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VENDORS WE LOVE

Catering

This is a listing of several caterers whose recommendations are based on their familiarity with the space, professionalism of the staff, and most importantly the quality of the food.

BENCHMARC EVENTS
www.benchmarc-events.com
Benchmarc Events offers its bistro cuisine and stylish concept beyond its restaurants, Landmarc and Ditch Plains.
Christa Weaving: (212)625-8271
christa@anvilny.com

BITE CLUB
www.nybiteclub.com
info@nybiteclub.com

BLUE SMOKE CATERING
www.bluesmoke.com
Authentically smoked barbecue and a wide array of seasonal southern fare, including organic vegetables and grains.
Malysa Volpicelli: (646) 747-7584
mvolpicelli@bluesmoke.com

CHEF ROSSI, THE RAGING SKILLET
www.theragingskillet.com
The wildest catering company this side of the Mason-Dixon Line
chefrossi@theragingskillet.com
(212) 463-0872

CHEF'S TABLE
www.chefstableltd.com
A distinctively different type of catering company
(212) 427-1089

THE CLEAVER COMPANY
www.cleaverco.com
Based in The Chelsea Market, this company uses a "farm-to-fete" approach to create an eclectic, high-quality and healthy menu for your guests.
Mary Cleaver: cleaver@cleaverco.com
(212) 741-9174

CORINNE'S CONCEPTS IN CATERING
www.corinnescatering.com
Customized gourmet menus and full-service catering capabilities
Please ask for Corinne: (631) 351-6030

CREATIVE EDGE PARTIES
www.creativeedgeparties.com
However extravagant or intimate, they create parties that exceed expectations.
(212) 741-3000

DIANE GORDON/ENTERTAINING IDEAS CATERING
www.dianegordoncatering.com
Diane Gordon: (212) 289-1230

ESPRIT EVENTS
www.espritevents.com
Kosher caterer with beautiful presentations, professional service and of course, mouth-watering cuisine.
Tali Katz: (212) 207-3888

EXOTIC FOODS CATERING
www.exoticfoodscatering.com
Working with a hands-on chef and owner, offers a sense of comfort, security and satisfaction.
Our personal touch makes each and every client feel like family.
Marta Camacho: (914) 494-9909

FEAST & FETES
www.danielnyc.com/feastandfetes.html
Bringing you signature dishes of Daniel, themed menus of Cafe Boulud, charcuterie of Bar Boulud and even the famous burgers of DB Bistro Moderne.
Emily: (212) 737-2224.

FLAVOR CATERING & EVENT DESIGN
www.flavornyc.com
Interesting Menus. Wonderful Food. Elegant Service.
Jon Skiptunis: jon@flavornyc.com
(212) 662-7600

FOCUS EVENTS
www.focuseventsny.com
Jay Dellacona: (347) 324-9490
info@focusevents.com

INDIANA MARKET & CATERING
www.indiananyc.com
For 22 years, crafting menus tailored to your individual culinary and budgetary requirements
David Turk: (212) 736-3531

INDULGE BY BENE CATERING & EVENTS
www.indulgebybene.com
Highlighting the very best ingredients of the season, sourced and prepared specifically for each gathering.
Benedetto Bartolotta: (347) 423-4892

MANNA CATERING
www.mannacatering.com
Contemporary kosher cuisine
manna@mannacatering.com
(212) 966-3449

MARCEY BROWNSTEIN CATERING & EVENTS
www.marceybrownstein.com
Elegantly minimalistic handcrafted seasonal dishes
Leslie Russel: leslie@marceybrownstein.com
(212) 807-0568

MAUZONE'S CATERING BY CELEBRATION
www.mauzone.com
Mauzone Market Place offers creatively designed menus that strictly adhere to Orthodox Glatt Kosher Supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens
Alan Shulman: (718) 274-1100

MICHAEL STUART NY
www.mscnyc.com
Michael: (347) 292-7456
michael@mscnyc.com

NATURALLY DELICIOUS CATERERS
www.naturallydelicious.com
A boutique-style company offering imaginative, seasonally-inspired menus
(718) 237-3727

PS TAILORED EVENTS
www.pierreschaedelin.com
Founded by former Chef of Martha Stewart and Le Cirque.
Our passion is to tailor your event, from simple to sophisticated.
Jamie: (646) 472-6977
jamie@pierreschaedelin.com

RED TABLE CATERING
www.redtablecatering.com
From traditional to exotic no fuss dishes.
Melanie De Coppet: (917) 553-5944
melanie@redtablecatering.com

REAL FOOD CATERING
www.realfoodcatering.net
Elegant. Personalized. Affordable.
Yen: (212) 475-6623

ROQUETTE CATERING
www.roquettecatering.com
A full-service boutique catering experience including floral and decor.
Monica Byrne: info@roquettecatering.com

SAFFRON 59 EVENTS
www.saffron59.com
New York City's premier Southeast Asian caterer
Irene Wong: (212) 253-1343

SAGE EVENTS
www.sageevents.com
Sustainable caterers since 1997, from fun food stations to formal seated affairs, every menu is created with great care.
leslie@sageevents.com
(212) 888-2664

SCOOZI EVENTS NYC
www.scoozievents.com
International dishes presented in a dramatically unique fashion.
Stella Ballarini: scoozinyc@aol.com
(212) 799-0080

SEASONS DISTINCTIVE CATERING
www.seasonsnyc.com
Innovative menus and exceptional service.
Marc Tessitore: info@seasonsnyc.com
(212) 420-6039

SKIMKIM CATERING
www.skimkim.com
Presenting high-quality food using fresh, seasonal ingredients with charming, knowledgeable and professional service.
Sam Kim: (646) 269-0890
inquiry@skimkim.com

THOMAS PRETI CATERERS
www.thomaspreti.com
A passionate approach to food in a down-to-earth, worry-free manner
Jessica: (212) 764-3188

TIP OF THE TONGUE
tipofthetonguenyc.com
Seasonal menus, personalized event planning and experienced, trustworthy staff.
Scott Fagan: (718) 786-4200
info@tipofthetonguenyc.com

UNION SQUARE EVENTS
www.unionsquareevents.com
A fine-dining, chef-driven catering business from the Union Square Hospitality Group and Danny Meyer
Suzanne Blezard: (646) 747-5331
sblezard@unionsquareevents.com

Decor & Flowers

ARTFOOL
(212) 253-2737
www.artfool.com

CELEBRATE FLOWERS
www.celebrateflowers.com
(212) 736-2102

ERIN MEYLER
(732) 492-3189
erinmeyler@yahoo.com

FELT
www.feltetc.com
Cultivating Botanical Experiences
Bryan Hamecs; (212) 925-5094
bryan@feltetc.com

FLEURS
www.fleursnyc.com
(646) 436-6420
info@fleursnyc.com

fLo rE sta
Floral Designer
(347) 642-8108
carlo@florestanyc.com
www.florestanyc.com

ILIENNE FLORALS, LTD.
www.teresaferrando.com
Teresa Ferrando Kleint: (516) 775-7929

KAT FLOWER
Katflower.blogspot.com
Kathleen Hyppolite: (917) 208-9355
kathleen@katflower.com

LUNARE DESIGN SCAPES
www.lunaredesignscapes.com
Lunare Design Scapes is a full service special event design company that offers and coordinates all layers of events. Overall event design and decor, floral design, coordination of rentals, tent treatments to ceremony design.
Simone Hazel: (718)935-0010

MARC WILSON DESIGN
www.marcwilsondesign.com
(212) 749-2266
mwd@marcwilsondesign.com

MELAROSA, INC.
www.melarosa.com
Melanie Arden: (800) 470-8577

NEXT LEVEL FLORAL DESIGN*
www.nextlevelfloraldesign.com
Thomas Salamone: (718) 937-1155

POPPIES & POSIES
www.poppiesandposiesevents.com
A boutique floral and event design company
based in New York City. Every detail of our
fabulous fetes are meticulously designed and,
whenever possible, handcrafted. Our floral
arrangements are inspired by the organic
movement and composition of country gardens.
Sierra Yaun and Juliet Totten: (917) 545-5514
poppiesandposies@gmail.com

ROQUETTE CATERING
www.roquettecatering.com
A full-service boutique catering experience including floral and decor.
Monica Byrne: info@roquettecatering.com

ROSE RED AND LAVENDER
www.roseredandlavender.com
Kimberly Sevilla: (718) 486-3569
ksevilla@roseredandlavender.com

SAIPUA
saipua.com
Sarah Ryhansen: (718) 624-2929
sarah@saipua.com

STONE KELLY
www.stonekelly.com
(212) 245-6611

THE DESIGNER'S CO-OP
www.thedesignersco-op.com
Bridget Vizoso: (212) 721-2188
bridget@thedesignersco-op.com

VERDE
www.verdeflowers.com
Verde Flowers can also provide ottomans and lounge tables
Vanessa: (212) 684-5204

Rentals

ACE TENT RENTAL
www.acepartyrental.com
(718) 445-2600

BROADWAY FAMOUS
www.broadwayfamous.com
Diane Dorn: (718) 821-4000
diane@broadwayfamous.com

GREENROOM
www.yourgreenroom.com
Susan Scheinman: (212) 625-1818

PROPS FOR TODAY FURNITURE & DECOR
www.propsfortoday.com
(212) 244-9600

TAYLOR CREATIVE, INC.*
www.taylorcreativeinc.com
(888) 245-4044

ECLECTIC ENCORE PROPS
www.eclecticprops.com
(212) 645-8880

UNIVERSAL LIGHT & SOUND
www.ulsnyc.com
For all your sound equipment rental needs, including iPods
markj@ulsnyc.com
(917) 743-3676

Event Planning

DAUGHTER OF DESIGN
Keen on creativity, Daughter of Design is
regarded for its fresh thinking and positive “can do”
approach to planning and producing events.
www.daughterofdesign.com
Annie Lee: (646) 595-9009
info@daughterofdesign.com

EXQUISITE AFFAIRS PRODUCTION
www.exquisiteaffairsproductions.com
EAP Inc. offers Wedding Planning, Day of
Coordination, and a variety of creative services
including custom designed invitations and
stationary.
Christine Viola: (347) 521-2388
ChristineV@EAPWeddings.com

FIREFLY EVENTS
www.firefly-events.com
Teissia Treynet: (505) 699-6961
ttreynet@firefly-events.com

KIMBERLEE BENDECK BOUTIQUEVENTS
Contact Kimberlee for a complimentary
consultation to discuss your upcoming event. We
offer a full range of services specializing in Day-of
Coordination for weddings.
www.kimberleebendeck.com
(917) 533-2759
info@kimberleebendeck.com

LINDSAY LANDMAN EVENTS
(212) 206-0026
lindsay@lindsaylandmanevents.com

LOLI EVENTS
Whether you need full planning or just the day
of, this boutique company will go above and
beyond every time.
www.lolievents.com
Lauren: Sozmen: (914) 659-1294
lauren@lolievents.com

MARC WILSON DESIGN & EVENT PLANNING
www.marcwilsondesign.com
(212) 749-2266
mwd@marcwilsondesign.com

MEGHAN WALLS EVENTS, INC.
www.meghanwallsevents.com
(917) 621-5354
meghan@meghanwallsevents.com

STELLINA EVENTS
www.stellinaevents.com
Amanda Diamondstein-Cieplinska: (917) 744-7099
amanda@stellinaevents.com

Bartenders & Waitstaff

THE BUTLER DID IT
John R. Sullivan: (212) 255-7596
jrsullivannyc@nyc.rr.com

TOP SHELF STAFFING
www.topshelfstaffers.com
Deborah Braccia: (212) 842-1033

WELL SUITED EVENT STAFFING
www.wellsuitedevents.com
Eric Heusinger: (917) 450-8582

Invitations

JILL MALEK
www.jillmalek.com
(718) 207-9587
jill@jillmalek.com

PAPERFINGER
www.paperfinger.com
Contact: Bryn
bryn@paperfinger.com

Make-Up Artist

Hair

THE PARLOUR BROOKLYN
theparlourbrooklyn.com
Contact: Jessica Hammill
347 294-0444
jessica@theparlourbrooklyn.com

Music & Entertainment

CANDACE DEBARTOLO / SAM HILL ENTERTAINMENT
www.samhillbands.com
(212) 518-6554

CLAREMONT STRINGS & ENSEMBLES
Please ask for Vivian Penham
(212) 663-4373
vivianpie@aol.com

DJ CHRIS SONGCO
646-220-6513
songco@gmail.com

DJ COLLEEN CRUMBCAKE
www.popshopdjs.com
colleen@popshopdjs.com
(917) 251-8553

DJ GAZA
Gary Hoffmann
www.74events.com
www.djgaza.com
djgaza@hotmail.com
917 604 3970

DJ MAS YAMAGATA
917-549-4701
writemas@gmail.com

DJ SHORTY
www.sirshorty.com
sirshorty@rcn.com
(212) 253-5463 or (917) 923-5087

DJ $MALL CHANGE
www.djsmallchange.com
smallchange@djsmallchange.com

DJ SPYNFO
www.djspynfo.net
djspynfony@gmail.com
(646) 258-4549

ELAN ARTISTS
Musicians, Bands and DJ's
www.elanartists.com
info@elanartists.com
(888) 800-3526

ERIC VISA
www.ericvisa.com
e@ericvisa.com
(800) 520-0849

EXPRESSWAY MUSIC DJ's
info@expresswaymusic.com
Contact: Dave (212) 953-9367
expresswaymusic.com

MICHAEL ARENELLA & HIS DREAMLAND ORCHESTRA
www.dreamlandorchestra.com
michael@dreamlandorchestra.com
(646) 201-6624

VINTAGE DJ
www.vintagedj.com
Jonathan Jacobs: (347) 661-5211
timetravela@vintagedj.com

Photography & Video

4EYES PHOTOGRAPHY
www.4eyesphotography.com
(212) 414-8757

BELATHEE PHOTOGRAPHY
www.belathee.com
info@belathee.com
(917) 783-3207

CHINA JORRIN
www.chinajorrin.com
chinajorrin@earthlink.net
(917) 449-5020

DANIEL KRIEGER
www.danielkrieger.com
danielkrieger@gmail.com
(917) 747-6289

ELAN DOCUMENTARY PHOTO & VIDEO
www.elandocumentary.com
info@elandocumentary.com
(888) 800-3526

JACOB PRITCHARD
www.jpweddingphoto.com
(917) 463-3498

JAYD GARDINA
www.jaydgardinaphotography.com
(917) 675-1002

KAREN WISE PHOTOGRAPHY
www.karenwise.com
karen@karenwise.com

KATE WEBBER PHOTOGRAPHY
www.katewebber.com
info@katewebber.com

KELLY GUENTHER
Wedding Photojournalist
www.nycweddingphotographer.com
Kelly: (347) 683-1867
kelly@nycweddingphotographer.com

LAURIE RHODES PHOTOGRAPHY
www.laurierhodes.com
(646) 734-2591

MAGGIE MARGUERITE STUDIOS
www.maggiemarguerite.com
Georgina (347) 683-3693
hello@maggiemarguerite.com

MARIANN SZUCS
www.mariannszucs.com
(718) 626-2182

MEMORABLE ELEMENTS
Flip Books for you Special Event
www.memorableelements.com
212 - 961.6622
alysse@memorableelements.com

MICHAEL GROSS PHOTOGRAPHY
http://michaelgrossweddings.com
Contact: (718) 514-3368

PUNAM BEAN PHOTOGRAPHY*
http://blog.punambean.com
(917) 238-2496
weddings@punambean.com

WEISS PHOTOGRAPHY
www.dannyweissphotography.com
(646) 957-7306

WORKER BEE DESIGNS
www.workerbeedesigns.com
An elegant alternative to the traditional wedding video. Jessica Lysons cleverly edits the best of your day while filming on a vintage black & white Super 8 camera. Flipbooks are also available.
jessica@workerbeedesigns.com

Cakes

A PERFECT CAKE*
www.sarahscookies.com
(718) 606-2144
info@perfectcake.com

CAKE AND SHAKE
www.cakeandshakeny.com
(917) 544-5427

CITY SWEETS CONFECTIONS
www.citysweets.com
(917) 817-1058
info@citysweets.com

HOW SWEET IT IS CUSTOM PASTRIES & CAKES
www.howsweetitispastry.com
(212) 777-0408

KAKES
www.kakesnyc.com
kakes.nyc@gmail.com
Karen Kwok: (917) 974-6731

Wine, Beverages, Etc.

21st STREET BEVERAGE*
(718) 278-1500

A.H. DRAFT SYSTEMS
Renting & maintaining portable bar stations featuring a wide range of domestic and international beers
Ron: (631) 922-0127

COURT SQUARE WINE AND SPIRITS*
Top selections at smart prices
24-20 Jackson Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11101
www.courtsquarewine.com
Matthew Amerson: (718) 707-9911
matthew@squarewine.com

HUNTER'S POINT WINES & SPIRITS*
A New York Magazine "Critic's Pick" offering everything from affordable wines to rare spirits
www.hunterspointwines.com
Paul Huston: (718) 472-9463

NEW YORK WINE WAREHOUSE*
Geoffrey Troy: (718) 784-8776
gtroy@nywines.com

TRIBORO BEVERAGE*
(718) 278-0620

Officiants

REVEREND JESSE CAUDILL
www.interfaithservices.net
845-480-5593

RABBI MARCIA RAPPAPORT
www.rabbimarcia.com
(212) 741-7378
rabbimarcia@rabbimarcia.com

REVEREND DR. C WILLIAM MERCER
www.mysacredtimes.com
(646) 753-2959
revwillmercer@gmail.com

REVEREND SUSAN TURCHIN & ASSOCIATES
Officiates and clergy from all faiths for unique spiritual, religious, and non-denominational occasions.
(212) 995-0801
joyousweddings@aol.com

VALERIE COLEMAN
www.ceremonycelebrant.com
(212) 628-2596
valcelebrant@yahoo.com

Transportation

OZO CAR
(866)696-5966
www.ozocar.com

MOBILE CAR SERVICE*
(718) 383-8300

EXPERIENCE CAR SERVICE*
(718) 729-0000

REGAL CARRIAGE
(800) 331-5388 or (212) 244-2424

Hotels

CARLTON
www.carltonhotelny.com
88 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 11101
(646) 472-3623
Sharon Ettinger
settinger@carltonhotelny.com

CROSBY STREET HOTEL
www.crosbystreethotel.com
79 Crosby Street
New York, NY 10012
Olivia Taylor: (212) 226-6400
Has space for Rehearsal Dinners, as well

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT*
52-34 Van Dam Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 389-7700

FOUR POINTS by SHERATON
fourpoints.com/longislandcity
27-05 39th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 786-8500
Contact: Irene Manouselakis
irene.manouselakis@fourpointslic.com

HOLIDAY INN*
39-05 29th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
(212) 707-3700

MILLENNIUM U.N. PLAZA HOTEL
www.millenniumhotels.com
1 United Nations Plaza (44th Street & 1st Avenue)
New York, NY 10017
(212) 758-1234

ROGER WILLIAMS HOTEL
www.rogerwilliamshotel.com
131 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 448-7156 contact: Catherine Grenfell
cgrenfell@therogernewyork.com

WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL
44-29 9th Street
Long Island City, NY  11101
Contact: Neil 888-310-2100
nganko@wyndham.com
wyndham.com
Located just 3 blocks from The Foundry
Transportation can be provided.
Opening March 1st, 2012 but taking reservations.

Z Hotel
www.zhotelny.com
11-01 43rd Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Lisa Gneo: (212) 319-7000
lisa@zhotelny.com
A brand new hotel just a couple blocks form The Foundry!
Wedding packages and transportation can be provided.

Rehearsal Dinner Recommendations

Blue Smoke
116 East 27th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-7733

BROOKLYN WINERY
www.bkwinery.com
213 North 8th Street
(347) 673-1506
Located 10 minutes from The Foundry

Landmarc (at the Time Warner Center)
10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10019
(646) 688-0059
events@landmarc-restaurant.com

RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT & LOUNGE*
2-01 50th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 392-5000

SILKSTONE ROOFTOP
www.silkstonenyc.com
646.861.1545
info@silkstonenyc.com

Something Special

COOLHAUS
www.eatcoolhaus.com
Custom Ice Cream Sandwiches!!
Natasha Case: (310) 993-2724
Natasha@eatcoolhaus.com

DOMENICA CIGARS
www.domenicacigars.com
Hand-rolled cigars done on premise
John Colon: (718) 980-1945
domenicacigars@aol.com

HUSH COCKTAILS
www.hushcocktails.com
Hush is dedicated to crafting and creating classic and custom cocktails that personalize the experience and accentuate the atmosphere of our clients' event.
Bek Allen: (347) 240-6319
bek@hushcocktails.com

JOSH BECKERMAN
Magician
www.joshbeckerman.com
josh@joshbeckerman.com
(516) 527-6659

MADELEINE THE MAGICIAN
Magician
www.madeleinethemagician.com
The Pied Piper of Magic & the inventor of "The Magical Marriage Proposal"
madeleine@madeleinethemagician.com
(212) 475-7785 or (917) 414-6177

MAGNOLIA PHOTOBOOTH COMPANY
www.magbooth.com
peter@magbooth.com
(866) 763-3395

MEMORABLE ELEMENTS
Flip Books for you Special Event
www.memorableelements.com
212 - 961.6622
alysse@memorableelements.com

PEOPLE'S POPS
www.peoplespops.com
Creative, delicious handmade ice pops and shaved ice.
Joel Horowitz: (347) 850-2388
people@peoplespops.com

RANARDO-DOMEICO GRAYS
Wedding Choreographer
www.ranardo-domeico.com
(917) 847-6918
ranardomeico@hotmail.com