Fred's at Barneys

Recently, we found ourselves ducking into Barneys on a rainy Saturday to escape the hordes of tourists cramming 5th and discovered that we were quite famished. Luckily, Fred's at Barneys (located on the 9th floor of the store) was a short elevator ride away. As we were seated, we were thrilled to bump into the director of catering for Fred's, our dear colleague, Nikki Lebouquin. Nikki is a tireless tour de force of energy and one of the best sales people in our industry (and a size 0 to boot). Besides serving ladies who lunch, the restaurant also serves dinner every day but Sunday and it can be rented out for private events. The menu is diverse and the service is impeccable. That evening, the restaurant was hosting an engagement party and the room looked serene and sophisticated and the staff was as polished as the silverware - just what one would expect from these consummate professionals.

Fred's at Barneys is located at 660 Madison Avenue. 212.833.2200

Hedge Fund Hedonism

Last Monday, the L&B team arranged a client appreciation dinner hosted by a NYC hedge fund at an exclusive hotspot in lower Manhattan. The evening commenced with a cordoned-off segment of the bar solely for guests while dedicated waitstaff clad in black Marc Jacob's ensembles embroidered with the fund's logo  offered the group of 50 a plethora of  delectable hors d'oeuvres and a signature champagne cocktail created specifically for our clients. 

After the cocktail hour, guests were welcomed into the private room provided by the venue for a gastronome's fantasy of sauteed foie gras, escargots and truffles all paired with vintage champagnes culled from private cellars in the U.S. Throughout dinner, guests were treated to the sounds of a subtle jazz trio that enveloped them all in the chic ambience of the evening. Never has the coupling of business and pleasure been so exquisite.