MARGE'S MARTINI TOUR
In honor of our new Marge, SNL alum Molly Shannon, we’re launching Marge’s Martini Tour 2!
In addition to the old tour spots, we’ve added new restaurants and new prizes! Join in raising a glass to our new Marge McDougal and take part in round two of our tour!
The first 5 people to visit 6 of the 11 tour spots will receive 2 tickets to see Promises, Promises, a signed playbill, a show poster and a special prize from one of the 4 newly added tour spots (Inc Lounge, Ava Lounge, Rmfify5, and 48 Lounge)!
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Visit at least 6 out of our 11 tour stops and sample their Promises inspired cocktail.
BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!!!
2. Tape all of your receipts onto a single sheet of paper and scan a copy of this paper into your computer.
3. Send a copy of the scanned document containing your receipts to promisesbroadway@gmail.com.
4. Be sure to follow Promises on Twitter so that you know how many of the ten spots are still available!
5. We will be notifying all winners by responding back their initial email!
In addition, please feel free to send us pictures of you and your friends enjoying Marge’s Martini Tour so that we can include you in our online tour scrapbook!
1. Beacon Restaurant
Appealing and inviting, that’s the unique open fire cooking served by acclaimed Chef Waldy Malouf at Beacon Restaurant. The bold flavors of Malouf’s New American cuisine are in perfect harmony with this high-energy atmosphere.
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Beacon’s open kitchen lets guests in on the action- and with a seat in “The Pit,” you’ll have the ultimate view of kitchen activities. Sleek and sophisticated with exceptional prix fixe offers, there are plenty of reasons why Beacon’s dining room has been full since opening in 1999.
Drink Special: Turkey Lurkey Hi-Ball
(Wild Turkey Bourbon, Ginger Beer, Bitters and Lime on the rocks served in a hi-ball)
2. Southern Hospitality
The phrase "Southern Hospitality" has always had the idea that people of the South are particularly warm and welcoming and use proper local etiquette - calling one "Sir" or "Ma'am," opening doors for ladies, inviting one to their home, and the like.
At our restaurant "Southern Hospitality" takes on that philosophy and more. At Southern Hospitality BBQ, you'll find everyone from Hollywood stars to locals, a menu of fine pulled pork sandwiches, baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, Southern fried catfish and many other southern favorites. All of this is topped off with a true New York setting, marked by flat screen TVs. And it's all the vision of one gentleman dedicated to bringing sexy back - Justin Timberlake, along with friends Eytan Sugarman and Trace Ayala.
Drink Special: "Our Little Secret"
(Vodka, Orange liqueur, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Twist of Lemon)
3. B. Smith's Restaurant
Located in the heart of the Times Square Theatre District, B.Smith’s has been entertaining business and entertainment executives, theater crowds, tourists and viewers familiar with B. from her TV show and publications alike over the past 24 years. B. Smith’s company mission is to bring a diverse group of people together under one stylish umbrella.
A mission as such is easily accomplished when you have an American menu with Southern influences, along with B.'s interpretations of cuisines from around the globe!
The bar is always bustling for Happy Hour available Monday through Friday 5pm-8pm, with a hip multi-ethnic clientele. Their specialty cocktail list offers unforgettable drinks such as their very own vodka infused B.’s Apple Cinnamon Martini and the White Tangerine Cosmo. Along with the best bread pudding for dessert in all of New York City.
Drink Special: The Bacharach Bubbletini
(Three olives Bubble, Ginger Ale, Cranberry)
4. Village Pourhouse - Restaurant Row
The Village Pourhouse combines the atmosphere of a neighborhood sports bar, with multiple rooms available for private parties, and a selection of over 100 beers. The Village Pourhouse is available for happy hours, corporate events, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, fundraisers, and alumni and reunion events. Our event planners are ready to make any evening unforgettable. All spaces within The Village Pourhouse have access to an extensive food and drink menu, serving homemade American fare, specialty cocktails, and a full beer menu.
Drink Special: 46 Promises Martini
(Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, dash of Bitters and cherry juice chilled to perfection and garnished with lime and cherry )
5. SideBAR (Not on map, for location, click here)
The simple elegance of SideBAR speaks to its redefinition of a genre. This chic sports bar with urban attitude is centered on an incredibly ornamented bar and a panoramic view of Gramercy. Sidebar offers sophisticated, American Cuisine including seasonal sangria. Enjoy late nights at SideBAR with the city’s hottest DJs, or root for your favorite team on one of our 7 HD flat screen televisions. SideBAR also hosts various events throughout the year including beer tastings, mixologists, and celebrity chefs.
Allow us to plan your event in one of our private rooms. Our Tasting Room offers 4 HD flat screens and a separate sound system for you to design your own occasion. The room capacity is 50, with seating for 30 and community tables available for parties of 10-12. Our Back Lounge offers a separate bar as well as booth seating for up to 100 people. These spaces are perfect for parties, corporate presentations, or private tastings.
Drink Special: Marge’s Little Promise
(Vision Vodka, Pama Liqueur, cranberry juice and orange juice mixed and served chilled)
6. MODA
MODA Restaurant, a chic Italian eatery featuring Mediterranean inspired cuisine, is located within the Flatotel in the heart of midtown. MODA, Italian for style, offers a sophisticated, yet friendly dining atmosphere within the hotel, and an outdoor patio that lies beneath a three-story glass canopy overlooking bustling 52nd Street. Seasonal outdoor dining and cocktails are offered at MODA Outdoors May through October.
MODA serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year round.
MODA is also available for private events and catering for both the indoor and outdoor spaces, in addition to our banquet rooms and suites with panoramic views.
DRINK: "Marge’s Dirty Promise Martini"
Grey Goose Vodka, Olive Juice, Dry Vermouth
7. The Algonquin Hotel
A New York City landmark recently named to the National Trust Historic Hotels of America, the Algonquin Hotel is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at 44th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, just steps from Broadway’s Theatres and world-class shopping. Home to Dorothy Parker’s famous Round Table and birthplace of the New Yorker magazine, the Algonquin Hotel is highly regarded by travelers the world over.
The recent $4.5 million renovation effort focused on refreshing the hotel lobby, upgrading all guest rooms, laying new guestroom carpet and introducing new bedding to the 174-guestroom hotel – creating a new era of elegance at the historically significant hotel. The hotel’s popular Oak Room, which has showcased musical talents such as Harry Connick, Jr., Andrea Marcovicci, Diana Krall and Peter Cincotti, serves dinner and offers cabaret performances Tuesday through Saturday.
The legendary Algonquin Round Table of the 1920s is the inspiration for the current Round Table Room serving traditional American cuisine breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Blue Bar and Lobby also serve cocktails and other beverages throughout the day. The hotel features a fully-equipped fitness center and five meeting and function rooms, which can accommodate groups from 10 to 175.
DRINK: "Marge’s Owl-Gonquin"
Knob Creek small batch whiskey, Grand Marnier, pineapple, lemon twist. Shaken and served in a martini glass.
8. INC Lounge
Rock & Roll, fashion, art and nightlife, encompass the eclectic and trendsetting vibe at Inc
Lounge, located on the second floor of the Time Hotel, 224 West 49th Street. The lounge is
2,500 square feet of Glam Rock luxury. Inspired by the era of 70’s club culture, designer, Jody
Singleton brings soft and sexy to the hard edge of rock & roll. Sitting at the jet-black bar, so
sleek your Gin & Sin Drink looks as though it’s walking on water below black Lucite chandeliers;
the room is a wave of contrasting black and white patent leather settees, curvy-striped leather
club chairs, brown alligator swivel stools and deep, plush red velvet couches, all accented by
Timorous Beasties wild orchid and graphic tattoo mermaid wallpaper and black mirror mini
plasma screens. Enter into the realm of late night and Inc Lounge reveals more of its glamour.
The back corner houses the DJ area with an intensely high-back gloss tufted sofa which sheen
glows against the painfully beautiful wallpaper. As you enter the exclusive VIP Room you may
feel the urge to stretch out on the oversized cowhide ottoman centered in the room or check
out the wall of mirrors to your left, but head straight to the antique inspired black lacquer
pool table - a sophisticated beauty in which to test out your skills. Watching from above is a
seducing smoking red lips light-box encouraging your game as you order a Crimson Sunset.
DRINK: “The Happy Marge Martini”
Absolute peach, Cran, Lemon Juice, Honey
9. 48 Lounge
Welcome to 48 Lounge, Midtown’s newest cocktail lounge featuring innovative libations,
celebrated wines, and a variety of delectable bites created by Blue Ribbon that will entice the
sophisticated palate. . Located in the McGraw Hill Building in Rockefeller Center, 48 Lounge is
the perfect locale for an after-work drink, but also caters to those looking for a high-end late
night destination. Frequented by celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Denzel Washington
and Jimmy Fallon, 48 Lounge is outfitted in simple, classic décor with plush lounge furniture.
48 Lounge is the perfect locale to relax after work, satisfy your appetite and energize your late
night soiree.
DRINK: “MARGE’S Ginger Joy Martini”
Grey Goose La Poire, Premium Ginger, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Ginger Beer
10. AVA Lounge
Located on the Penthouse of the Dream Hotel, AVA Lounge lies somewhere between that
of a grand hotel and the elegant home of a chic hostess. Part Riviera, part Rome with inflections
of South Beach, the decor sets the tone for contemporary elegance. Under the sun, experience
the perfect alternative to the Hamptons scene. AVA's chilled out vibe will have you relaxing
your sun-kissed skin while sipping one of our signature rooftop cocktails. Nothing compares to
theRooftop's panoramic views of the Hudson River to Times Square. From Sunset to nightfall the
city lights of Broadway compete with starry skies creating an unforgettable experience of the
city.
DRINK: “The OWLRAGEOUS MARGE MARTINI"
Coconut Sangria-tini, Pinot Grigio, Barcardi Coconut, Pineapple juice
11. Rm.Fifty5
The worlds of beauty, nature & nightlife fuse at Ric Addisons Rm.Fifty5 Lounge, located
in the lobby of the the historic DREAM Hotel, 210 West 55th Street. The lounge is 1,100
square feet of surreal luxury, designed by one of New York’s newest innovative designers,
Jody Singleton. The Neo-Gothic décor illustrates a sense of elegance, allure and sex appeal.
Unlock the door to a surreal world of mirrors revealing modern sophistication in a luxurious
sitting room furnished with a seductive mix of throne-like chairs, settees garbed in Louis XVI-
style fabrics, hand crafted Murano chandeliers dripping with Venetian glass, and a wall-length
illustration of a silver birch forest. Rm.Fifty5 will entice your sense of wonder; You certainly
will feel at home sipping one of the menus delicious signature cocktails, as you settle into the
comfort of a chaise lounge, fit for the echelon of New York City’s Nightlife.
DRINK: “THE SLOPPY MARGE MARTINI”
Three Olives Mango, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
