Summer in New York City is always an exciting time of year, filled with adventure at every street corner. Wake up and head straight for a filling breakfast in Rick’s Café at the Casablanca Hotel.

This New Year’s Eve the Casablanca Hotel had the pleasure of welcoming back such wonderful guests, Michael & Sandy. This couple has traveled the world, yet when it comes to New Year’s Eve our cozy oasis in Times Square is their home! After years of ringing in the years with us, we decided to ask them some questions & find out more about what keeps them coming back!

The romance of New York is enough to make even the most apathetic persons heart skip a beat or two!  Let our concierge recommend some of their top picks for a romantic evening out in New York!

Around the holidays New York City is filled with pop-up stores, but this year we noticed that more and more every day restaurants and bars have transformed their space into a winter wonderland for all to enjoy. Grab a cup of cocoa and a fleece lined blanket and catch up on some of our concierges favorite NYC holiday & winter pop-up bars & restaurants!

The holiday season in NYC is quickly approaching and we could not be more excited!! The city is buzzing with visitors, most of whom are here to ring in the holiday season and to see the city dressed to the nines!  Let us share our favorite holiday attractions and traditions in hope to spread some cheer!

Enjoy Spooky New York City with us while we take you through some of our favorite haunted bars and restaurants to help bring in the festivities of the Halloween season.  OooooooooOooooooo…   Ear Inn: Stop in and enjoy a beer at one of NYC’s oldest drinking establishments. After opening its doors in 1817, the unnamed bar didn’t let prohibition slow them down.  Often called, the Green Door, the bar became in an infamous watering hole for sailors all over the

New York City is home to some of the best food from around the world, so it’s no surprise there will be no shortage of vegetarian & vegan restaurants! If you’re looking for a menu that offers more than the standard veggie burger served at your local diner (but trust me there are decent ones out there!), I have the spots for you!

Traditions in NYC run deep. From the yearly marathons and parades to the yearly tree lighting ceremonies, we New Yorker’s love a reason to celebrate our city! If you have yet to experience a newer tradition, Summer Streets, then this may be your opportunity. Summer Streets is an annual celebration of NYC’s most valuable public space—our streets! Hosted over the first 3 Saturdays of August (4th, 11th and 18th)! Summer Streets runs all the way from Central Park to the Brooklyn

SOHO – South Of HOuston Summer is here in New York City! It’s time to relax and enjoy brunch or a day full of shopping on the streets of SOHO. SOHO offers a variety of trendy restaurants and both designer-boutiques and exotic shops. This one of a kind area is lined with cobblestone streets and covered in cast-iron-fronted buildings that create a tasteful and fascinating environment. From the Elysée Hotel it’s just a five minute walk to the Subway.  The

It’s that time again! NYC Restaurant week begins in just a few days, and all of the participating restaurants across the city are now accepting reservations! Whether you are in the mood for a hearty steak dinner or a healthier bite before you head out for the evening, New York has you covered! Let us give you the dish on a few of our favorite neighborhood restaurants!