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TIME WARNER CENTER’S THE RESTAURANT AND BAR COLLECTION LAUNCHES FIRST EVER CULINARY CLUB, CIRCLE OF TASTE
Circle of Taste to Provide Exclusive Access, Behind the Scenes Events, and One-on-One Experiences With New York City’s Leading Chefs
Inaugural Circle of Taste Event, "We Are Sweet on You," Debuts on November 13th, A Dessert Tasting Event in Celebration of "Holiday Under the Stars"
NEW YORK – November 5, 2009 – Time Warner Center’s The Restaurant and Bar Collection, presenting some of the most exciting dining destinations in the world, is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural culinary club, Circle of Taste. As New York City’s premiere collection of acclaimed restaurants and bars all under one roof, The Restaurant and Bar Collection includes Chef Thomas Keller’s Per Se (2009 3-Star Michelin restaurant) and Bouchon Bakery, Chef Michael Lomonaco’s Porter House New York, Chef Masayoshi Takayama’s restaurant Masa (2009 3-Star Michelin restaurant) and Bar Masa, Chef Marc Murphy’s Landmarc, Rande Gerber’s Stone Rose Lounge, and Chef Missy Robbins’ A Voce Columbus, the Collection’s newest addition.
Membership benefits include both complimentary and ticketed events, promising unforgettable culinary experiences with the Collection’s chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists, including:
- Exclusive access to world renowned chefs
- Sommelier hosted wine tastings from vintners’ wine cellars
- Intimate evenings with guest speakers and industry leaders
- Purveyor presentations from artisans around the world
- Cocktail receptions with master mixologists
- Behind-the-scenes tours
- Seasonally inspired special tasting menus created by the Collection’s chefs
Circle of Taste will debut with “We Are Sweet on You” on Friday, November 13th at 5:30pm, a complimentary customer appreciation dessert tasting celebrating the kick-off of “Holiday Under the Stars” at Time Warner Center. Guests will enjoy a world of fine desserts and delectable treats from The Restaurant and Bar Collection. Circle of Taste will continue with an exciting season of events in 2010. Time Warner Center’s Holiday Under the Stars daily star shows will continue through January 3rd, 2010.
Membership to Circle of Taste is free and open to all foodies, culinary novices and dedicated epicureans. Patrons can enroll online at the shopsatcolumbuscircle.com or circleoftaste.com or text 68632, and type “Insider.”
“The Restaurant and Bar Collection is the only New York City destination to present such a diverse selection of celebrated culinary talents in the world –all under one roof,” said Kenneth A. Himmel, president and CEO of Related Urban and the visionary of The Restaurant and Bar Collection. “Circle of Taste embodies this unique synergy, and it is our way of creating even more incredible dining experiences for our many loyal guests and those visitors new to Time Warner Center.”
Circle of Taste programming will continue throughout 2010, additional 2009 events will include:
- November 16th - “Meat Me Under the Mistletoe” at Porter House New York Chef Michael Lomonaco will host select members to a flavorful evening where guests can enjoy a savory selection of the finest cured and smoked meats from the Porter House pantry. 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- December 3rd - "Taste a Holiday by the Sea" at Landmarc Chef Marc Murphy will host select members to experience five different mussel preparations and a choice of a delicious dark or light Belgian beer. Seatings at 7:30pm, 9:30pm and 11:30pm
- December 5th -“Have a Bloody Good Holiday” with Porter House New York, Landmarc, A Voce Circle of Taste members will be able to spice up their weekend with $5 Bloody Marys at Porter House New York, Landmarc and A Voce. 12pm-5pm
- December 10th – “Chocolate Delight on a Star Filled Night” at Bouchon Bakery Select Circle of Taste members will indulge in some of the world’s most delectable chocolates and their carefully selected vineyard counterparts. Seatings at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
- December 12th – “Seasonal Italian Brunch” at A Voce Select members will embark on a culinary journey with Chef Missy Robbins’ elegant and modern take on an Italian, holiday brunch. 11am
- December 12th - “How to Make a Perfect Holiday Brunch” at Williams-Sonoma Select members will enjoy an interactive cooking class at Williams-Sonoma, where they will learn to perfect brunch favorites such as mimosas, waffles and poached eggs, as well as receive a 10% discount on anything in the entire Williams-Sonoma store. 9am-10:30am
Since its opening in 2004, Time Warner Center has led the way in cuisine, arts, nightlife and style at Columbus Circle for its over 16 million visitors annually. A unique combination of world class restaurants, shops, and entertainment all under one roof and next to Central Park, Time Warner Center includes The Restaurant and Bar Collection, The Shops at Columbus Circle, Mandarin Oriental, New York Hotel and Jazz at Lincoln Center – providing an exciting array of round-the-clock experiences of flavor, fashion and fun.
To see more of Time Warner Center, including weekly events, visit its Facebook Page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Time-Warner-Center/76042741516?ref=ts
The Restaurant and Bar Collection at Time Warner Center
A handpicked selection of esteemed restaurateurs, The Restaurant and Bar Collection is more than the finest dining in New York City. It is the single most important destination for dining in the country. Boasting 8 award-wining establishments, The Restaurant and Bar Collection includes Chef Thomas Keller’s Per Se and Bouchon Bakery, Chef Michael Lomonaco’s Porter House New York, Chef Masayoshi Takayama’s Masa and Bar Masa, Chef Marc Murphy’s Landmarc, Chef Missy Robbins’ A Voce, as well as Rande Gerber’s Stone Rose Lounge. In November 2009, The Restaurant and Bar Collection launched Circle of Taste, an epicurean club which provides members exclusive access, events and experiences within the Collection. www.circleoftaste.com
About Time Warner Center
Time Warner Center, the 2.8 million square foot complex located at Columbus Circle, opened to the public on February 5, 2004. The Shops at Columbus Circle and The Restaurant and Bar Collection consist of retail, food and beverage and entertainment programming totaling 350,000 square feet of leasable space. Together with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s three performance halls, this world-class destination provides New York’s West Side with 500,000 square feet of dynamic restaurant, retail and entertainment uses. The complex includes Time Warner World Headquarters, One Central Park condominiums, The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental, and the Mandarin Oriental New York five-star luxury hotel. The $1.7 billion project was developed by Columbus Centre LLC, a partnership consisting of Related Companies, L.P. and Apollo Real Estate Advisors, L.P. Visit www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com for more information.
About Related Companies
Heralded as one of the most prolific and visionary developers in the country, Related Companies was formed over thirty-five years ago. Today, Related is considered the most prominent privately owned real estate development firm in the United States with divisions in development, acquisitions, property management, marketing and sales.
Headquartered in New York City, Related has offices and major developments in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco and South Florida and boasts a team of more than approximately 2,000 professionals. Related has real estate assets worth over $15 billion, including New York City’s newest landmark Time Warner Center.
Nearly a decade ago, Related pioneered the concept of commissioning celebrated architects to design residential properties by selecting Robert A.M. Stern to plan his firm’s first luxury condominium, The Chatham. In the development of Time Warner Center, Related combined super-luxury residences, the Mandarin Oriental hotel and residences, Jazz at Lincoln Center, stylish retail and the city’s finest collection of four-star restaurants, redefining sophisticated metropolitan living in New York and trade marking the term “Five Star Living.”
In 2006 Related acquired Equinox(R) Fitness Clubs, further expanding the company´s capabilities into the health and fitness arena and enhancing the value of its properties by incorporating an exclusive, branded amenity into the lifestyle offering. For more information about Related Companies please visit www.related.com.
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