Events

Exploring Wednesdays…

April 9, 2014
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How do you know where you want to go if you don’t know what it looks like or feels like to be there?  We have to first explore life before finding our direction.  That is the guiding philosophy behind a unique non-profit organization entitled Exploring, which is aimed at the development of young adults –…

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To Plate or Not to Plate? That is the Question

April 8, 2014
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One of the earliest conversations we have with our clients is whether they want a buffet or a sit down service for their event. With the largest single budget item for most events being the cost of food and beverage, it is a decision that affects both style and budget.  Here are some considerations for each…

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Top Themes For A 2014 Weddings

April 8, 2014
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We see two quite different trends happening with wedding planning – some are getting larger and more extravagant as brides are opting for Hollywood glamour while others are going back to the basics – using barns and rustic settings to frame their farm-to-table nuptials. 2014 promises to have spectacular, over-the-top weddings where brides to come…

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Guide to Planning Your Next Corporate Event

April 8, 2014
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Successful corporate events require precise planning, meticulous organization and an action plan complete with contingencies and alternatives. Experienced planners find that anticipating the unexpected and finding experienced partners  guarantees a successful event. Preplanning The first questions we ask our planner partners is, ’What message do you want to convey to your guests. What do you…

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Seven Courses to Happiness…

March 3, 2014
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There are certain lessons which you take to the soul, inspiring you towards achieving their higher level.  Our most valued guiding lesson is best expressed in a quote from Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them…

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The Door Next Door…

February 20, 2014
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What makes living in New York City so great?  That’s an easy one: it’s us, all of us together. We are a collection of neighbors forming a distinct identity and style to our corner of each Borough. And nobody makes that collective statement better than us New Yorkers.  Just consider how different it feels to…

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Neuman’s Kitchen in Pilot for ThinkEco’s Plug Load Energy Management Study

October 7, 2013
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Neuman’s Kitchen was involved in a plug load energy management pilot study organized by ThinkEco from June 2012 through February 2013. Plug loads, the electricity demand from devices plugged into wall sockets, comprise the fastest growing end-use of electricity in the commercial sector. ThinkEco created the modlet as a plug load energy management platform to…

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