Go Ninja For Your Event!

Earlier this month, we learned about this amazing restaurant in NYC from our friends at The Party Goddess.  We loved it so much that we wanted to share the idea with our readers!  We hope you will like it as much as we did!!!

Looking for an experience for a small group in the Big Apple? Then you might want to consider NINJA New York. With the latest rage being dining experiences ranging from blind dining to extravagant environments, NINJA takes it over the top.

Mystique abounds as guests enter into a re-creation of a 15th century Japanese castle. There are no servers in this restaurant, but only ninjas who guide diners through a series of twists and turns, across a drawbridge, and, finally, to a cave-like table. The dining room is like a Japanese garden or grotto and tables are nicely separated from each other.

The waiters are all “trained ninjas” and perform magic tricks and interact with you throughout the evening. It’s a one of a kind dining experience combined with high-end Japanese cuisine. “Servers” deliver specialty Ninja Art Dishes which all involve some kind of theater as they are served including, smoke, fire and very sharp knives. You’ll want to pay close attention as the theater experience is almost as good as the food.

Though an ala cart menu is available, most diners opt for Chef Michinobu Okamoto’s tasting menu. We think the NINJA New York is great for a small exclusive group that wants to have an adventurous and entertaining evening as well as great food.

Check out this video we found on YouTube. We think you’ll be most pleasantly surprised.    NINJA New York

When you’re ready to experience dining, NINJA style, give the Vibe Agency a call. We think you’ll love  this venue but we also have many others to help you create extraordinary and exciting experiences for your group.

Contact valerie@thevibeagency.com for more information on The Vibe Agency and find out how we can create a custom program for you and your guests.

UNIQUE VENUES … THALASSA IN NYC

As we travel around the country with our clients, The VIBE Agency is always on the lookout for great event spaces that we can share with you!  Thalassa in NYC holds a lot of promise for small to midsize groups looking for an authentic Greek experience.

With its upscale Greek ambience, this soaring mosaic tiled and sailcloth clad duplex offers many opportunities for your special event.  Owned by a family of Greek food importers, the food and wines are authentic and delicious.

Their menu offers an array of delicious Greek and Mediterranean dishes featuring fresh seafood and organic produce. The food is indisputably Mediterranean, yet carries a definite Greek accent and contemporary presentation. Pristine seafood imported from Europe and around the world coupled with astoundingly fresh local produce are the cornerstones of Chef Zapantis’ menu.

The restaurant has been awarded 3 stars by Forbes, Zagat and is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for having the most extensive and exclusive Greek wine list in the city.  (They also have an extensive wine cellar offering an international assortment (including selections from France and the US).

Sand blasted glass and open-faced brick welcome diners for an unparalleled Mediterranean experience. White marble from the island of Thasos, pottery from Argos, and deep oceanic tones provide a unique Ionian ambience and mimic the incomparable blue of the Aegean. The tri-level space of this transformed TriBeCa warehouse complex will impress even your most discriminating guests.

The event spaces within this hidden gem include:

Main Dining Room – Accommodates 130 seated and 180 for cocktails and is dramatically accented with leather lashed support beams and white billowing sails suspended above the bar

 

Wine Cellar – Accommodates 60 seated and 120 for cocktails. Housing over 3,000 bottles of wine and a cave of imported cheeses, the room also features a wooden hand-hewn Mykonos table, built on that Aegean island. 20 foot marble columns dominate the front of the room, extending to the main dining area and creating the perfect setting for satellite bars. .

 

Gallery Loft Accommodates 120 seated and 200 for cocktails. A bright airy space with 18-foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and a collection of original paintings on display makes for a truly chic and private function.

Planning a meeting or event for your group?  Let The VIBE Agency assist you with finding the perfect venue for your group no matter where you are in the world.  For more information on this and other unique event venues, please contact valerie@thevibeagency.com