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Once upon a time in 2016, Matt Levy, founder of Covert Cocktail Club, hosted a secret speakeasy as an intimate place for strangers to gather in his home. The only way to find out about it was via word of mouth. No address was given, the only clue being a sign placed in the window, “Cocktails Here”. A lot of people thought it was pretty cool, even before The New York Times wrote about it. But that was all pre-pandemic, and this is a new era. Liberated from the confines of a single location, Covert Cocktail Club now brings the speakeasy right to your door—be it at your home, office, bar mitzvah, dinner party, bachelor/ette party or anywhere you choose!

Once upon a time in 2016, Matt Levy, founder of Covert Cocktail Club, hosted a secret speakeasy as an intimate place for strangers to gather in his home. The only way to find out about it was via word of mouth. No address was given, the only clue being a sign placed in the window, “Cocktails Here”. A lot of people thought it was pretty cool, even before The New York Times wrote about it. But that was all pre-pandemic, and this is a new era. Liberated from the confines of a single location, Covert Cocktail Club now brings the speakeasy right to your door—be it at your home, office, bar mitzvah, dinner party, bachelor/ette party or anywhere you choose!

In 1992, New York Offstage began, when founder, Bev Sambrotto, left her role as Assistant Director of Visitor Services at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Her tenure at Lincoln Center gave her invaluable experience as a producer of refined cultural events. This experience included talent recruitment and coordination with world-class talent from Lincoln Center’s companies, cutting edge event planning and production for Fortune 500 corporations, and creative, interactive program content for patrons, and international travel and luxury group clients. New York Offstage flourished as the industry leader in these immersive, behind-the-scenes experiences showcasing New York’s cultural world. As the company grew it was evident that its services and business model could be copied in other leading cultural destinations and in 2007 the brand was renamed The Offstage Group. Until 2012 The Offstage Group served groups of all sizes. The company had weathered several economic downturns and as a safeguard changed its business model to include memorable experiences for individual travelers. Your VIP Pass was born!

International Security Services: Who We Are and What We Do Since its founding in 1999, International Security Services, Inc. (ISS) has been a reliable, full-service provider of security-related services for our clients. First launched as a licensed, Private Investigation services provider, ISS has evolved and expanded its services to include a full range of quality, dependable security services, all provided by the most best-trained professionals in the industry. When customers choose ISS investigative, security, and training services, they can rest assured that their security-related interests are in good hands. Founded with Experience and a Mission to Serve International Security Services, Inc. was founded by George Kozhar, whose extensive military experience left him with an unshakable commitment to security and investigative services. That experience helped ISS to quickly earn its reputation as one of the most reliable security services and training facilities in the private security marketplace. The ISS Team and Their Mission ISS is led by a team of highly-competent security experts who are all committed to providing clients with the protection they need to secure their persons, property, and livelihoods. Those experts conduct thorough security assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and potential threats and then develop the strategic plans required to bolster that security. The company’s security team is made up of only the most highly-trained professionals, with most receiving training at the firm’s own Security Guard Training School. Unlike some security firms, we are committed to training our team to ensure that we employ only the best security professionals. Whether its security guards for on-site protection, bodyguard and security escort services, or training for fire safety and crime prevention, our professionals receive the training they need at our own training facilities, through recognized and approved training programs. Because of its unique security-related mission, ISS serves clients throughout a wide range of industries and government agencies. The company provides quality security services, individual security training, investigative services, video and physical surveillance, fire prevention tasks, and a host of technology-based services that include debugging, closed-caption television monitoring, and consultation and installation services for security equipment. The Security and Training Services New York City Needs ISS is proud to serve a wide range of individual, government, and corporate clients throughout the New York City area. Like the city whose residents and businesses we serve, our company never sleeps. We offer 24-hour services to ensure that we can properly serve every client to the best of our abilities, regardless of their hours of operation or unique needs. Those services are individualized and tailored to each client, ensuring that customers receive the precise protections they need to enhance their security.

Show Ready Productions is a leading national event production services provider. AV Chicago is a division of Show Ready focusing in the mid-west and Chicagoland areas. With our combined resources we are your partner for your events from start to finish. Our team is dedicated to making sure we begin with your vision and leave you and your attendees inspired by the experience.

“The Chelsea was like a dollhouse in the Twilight Zone, with a hundred rooms, each a small universe.” PATTI SMITH

Fine dining authentic Indian restaurant serving high quality vegetarian dishes, tandoori meats & fixed-price lunch specials.

From authentic Tuscan cuisine surrounded by skyline views, to handcrafted cocktails and aperitivo inspired by Italy's style capital, experience our restaurants for a true taste of Italia.

Event photography requires more than striking images; it demands absolute reliability, seamless communication, and a partner who understands that an event planner’s reputation is on the line every time you bring in a vendor. With two decades of experience across the U.S. and abroad, Zorz Studios has covered conferences, galas, award ceremonies, fashion shows, fundraisers, brand activations, and executive gatherings, as well as weddings, private celebrations, and milestone events that blur the line between personal and professional. Beyond event coverage, our work extends into creative portraiture, corporate headshots, fashion and commercial campaigns, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and cinematic promo and music videos — all unified by the same commitment to storytelling, artistry, and professionalism. Zorz Studios is built to deliver not only beautiful imagery, but the trust, consistency, and creative spark that make every collaboration effortless and unforgettable.