Tag: South Gate Restaurant

Open: “Bespoke” Desserts for Valentines at Essex House’s South Gate

“Bespoke” Desserts for Valentines at Essex House’s South Gate

By Mark Thompson on January 27, 2011

Recently, amidst one of Manhattan’s latest snow storms during which the city is rendered a mound of meringues and winter macaroons, we took refuge at the Essex House. Initially, we sat in the sumptuous Art Deco lobby – and ordered … Read More

Open: Live Virtual Wine Tasting: Now Pouring at South Gate

Live Virtual Wine Tasting: Now Pouring at South Gate

By Mark Thompson on December 7, 2010

Recently, we found ourselves in a room filled with such celebratory oenophiles that it felt as if we’d discovered a boutique vineyard amidst midtown Manhattan. Wine flowed freely, punctuated with toothsome tapas – and the svelte and stylish crowd was … Read More