Top Restaurant Choices

With a reputable NJ car service, you and your guests will arrive at the designated restaurant on time and in a safe manner. Having everyone in the same vehicle also provides the opportunity to conduct business on the way to and when leaving the restaurant. If you prefer, the group can also safely enjoy cocktails and relaxing conversation.

• Restaurant Nicholas—Every detail of this restaurant is perfect. Although the price point is high compared to other dining establishments, being able to enjoy innovative haute cuisine such as crispy octopus, wagyu beef tartare, seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, and pan seared sea scallop, along with the extensive wine list and extraordinary service, justifies the expense.

• Scalini Fedeli—For a white-tablecloth experience, this Italian restaurant is amazing. Located in a renovated farmhouse, its ambience is unique. In addition, this restaurant is affordable and boasts an innovative menu of generously portioned plates created by Chef Michael Cetrulo.

• Cucharamama—Located in Hoboken, your NJ limo service can drop you and your guests off at this restaurant and then pick you up when you’re ready to leave. Chef and author Maricel Presilla prepares authentic dishes, including Peruvian-style roast leg of pork, braised short ribs, assorted seafood and fish in a coconut milk sauce, and Argentinean-style skirt steak. The menu, coupled with superior cocktails, hospitable service, and a nice atmosphere, make this restaurant a top choice for a business dinner.

• Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay—For a relaxing business dinner with an amazing view, this restaurant comes highly recommended. This Margate City restaurant serves New American cuisine made from locally purchased ingredients. Some of the more popular menu items include oysters on the half-shell, jumbo lump crab, Manhattan clam chowder, roasted crispy duck, and pan-seared Skuna Bay salmon.

• 410 Bank Street Restaurant—For an authentic Caribbean/Cajun experience complete with comfortable environment, this restaurant ranks among the best. You will enjoy polished staff, affordable prices, and the right atmosphere at this Cape May restaurant. There is also an incredible menu selection with items like coconut battered catfish, Chilean sea bass Creole, Florida Keys red snapper, blackened prime rib, and baby rack of lamb.

 Choosing the Right NJ Limo Service

Due to the nature of the dinner, you also need to hire the right NJ car service. The goal is to choose a NJ limo with a professional chauffeur—someone who respects privacy while being warm and hospitable.

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The report’s key findings concerning tradeshow attendees are:

• The vast majority, (94%) conduct some kind of pre-show planning, often by registering an interest or attending a related workshop.
• The majority, (70%) use the printed exhibition program to plan their time (if you need it, just let us know and you may find one in your Royal Coachman car).
• The most significant factor in taking the decision on whether to attend, or not, is based on personal recommendation. This can take form of direct, email or telephone conversations but is always based on a trusted advisors opinion of the value of the show.
• Less than a quarter, (24%) currently uses a Smartphone-based digital guide for planning purposes.
• Over half (53%), will simply ask the advice of the exhibitors for how to spend their time at the tradeshow.

The  unifying theme behind this report seemingly is the value of a trusted authority in planning and attendance at a tradeshow. This should not after all be a revelation as really modern communication and information-presentation methods have not altered the fact that, when we want advice; we go to someone we trust.

If you are planning to attend a tradeshow in the New York or New Jersey area, or indeed worldwide, Royal Coachman can help you to plan your transportation needs and support you while you’re there. Our professional limousine service is rated within the top 50 in the United States and caters to customers worldwide.

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Royal Coachman Worldwide knows you and your group is looking forward to your stay in New York City. In order to help you decide on the all-important “where to go” to add to your groups or meeting excursions or even what facilities have the bandwidth to handle your large group, here’s a brief guide to the best:

Among the top ten newly renovated hotels friendly to group-stays with the facilities to host large events are the following:

1. Affinia, Manhattan
2. Conrad New York, Battery Park City – 463 suites
3. The Court, Murray Hill – 199 guest rooms and suites
4. Hyatt,  Union Square – 178 rooms
5. Jade Hotel Union Square art-deco-style – 113 rooms
6. New York Palace, intersection of 50th Street and Madison Avenue, Neo-Italian Renaissance – 805 rooms and 88 suites
7. Refinery Hotel, 197-room hotel
8. Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue – 1,015 guestrooms and suites
9. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel -1,781 rooms
10. The Tuscany, Murray Hill, 124 studios and lofts
11. Westin, New York Grand Central

Where to Eat

New York offers many fine dining experiences. It also allows you to do inexpensive take out and everything in between. One recommended restaurant is Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in the historic New York Times Building by Food Network host Guy Fieri.

Central Places: Convention Center & Facilities

New York City has many enviable convention centers and facilities to host special events. Royal Coachman Worldwide ensures you arrive safely at:

1. Madison Square Garden with its Lexus Madison Suite Level, Madison Club, Delta Sky360 Club and 1879 Club
2. Javits Center with the eco-friendly Javits Center North hall
3. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, plays host to a wide-ranging mixture of events e.g. boxing, concerts, basketball and hockey games
4. Alexandria Center, offers the Apella, both high-tech and environmentally friendly, for events and conferences
5. Armory on the Hudson, Washington Heights is home to the Arena with ample space for a variety of large-scale events

Out-And About City Cycling and More

New York has recently adopted a very bike-friendly attitude. The group, Bike and Roll NYC, has available approximately 2,000 bikes for both individual rentals and/or guided tours.  These tours include planned stops. The group arranges for you to visit a particular place of interest e.g. museum, gallery and make time for lunch. This is a great way to get your group out of the meeting room and revitalized between sessions!

If you and other members of your group prefer sailing, Manhattan by Sail provides you several unique opportunities. Why not get on board a tall ship, the Shearwater. This is a classic schooner, 80 years of age capable of accommodating 48.  Alternatively, you can opt for, the Clipper City. This topsail schooner can seat 150.

If this type of sailing is not your preference, look to World Yacht. Their fleet of four yachts is available for private charters and special events.

Whatever the decision – boat, bike or foot, keep in mind that Royal Coachman Worldwide can get you and your group to where you want to go in New York City and in the New York City/New Jersey Metro area.

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1.  Set the Tone By Selecting the Best Venue

Make a list of the people to invite and decide where to hold the meeting or event. Think about the tone of the event or meeting before you decide on the venue.  Some possibilities include conference rooms (at your company, hotels or event centers) or a restaurant.  Thinking outside the box is a great stimulant for great collaboration–untraditional meeting spaces and social function sites will be talked about for years to come.  Meeting planners seeking a departure from traditional meeting facilities have a wide variety of creative venues to choose from depending on your region.  For example, in New Jersey, there are many unique venues, from the Atlantic City glitz to the more relaxed golf courses (depending on how good you are at golf, naturally)  Do you want to have a reserved or laid back meeting?  Your venue can dictate that tone very easily.

2. Use the latest technology to send invites and keep track of the RSVPs.

If you don’t want to go the traditional route of email, there are other ways.  There are so many wonderful online services that are available to send and keep track of invites and RSVPs.  Evite is one of the most popular services.  Using this service, you can create custom invites and can keep a list of important contact information.  Or, you can send a nice graphic invitation by email, branded to your theme or venue.

3.  Rehearse the Flow of the Agenda.

It’s vital that you have a good flow from agenda items  in order to have a successful and effective meeting.  Rehearsing it several times prior to the meeting or event start is a great way to not only make sure that everything flows well, but to acclimate any of the agenda participants to their roles. It also is helpful to anticipate any timing issues that may come up.

4.  Prep the Equipment.

After rehearsing your agenda a few times, it’s always good to have a “dress rehearsal” at the actual venue, which should include any and all the technology you will be depending on during your meeting or event.

On the day of the meeting or event, arrive early and have everything set up.  If it’s a large room, consider the arrangement of chairs and/or tables.  If your event or meeting is a relatively small one, with breakout group, you should consider clusters of small groups around tables.  If it’s more concert-venue focused, you will want all eyes up front.  Make sure your laptop or projector is properly positioned and synched with the overhead screen.  Check the lighting to make sure they are focused properly, and that the microphones all have full powered batteries and/or all connecting cords are in place.

5. Assign Clear Roles and Responsibilities

Even the best venue and technology won’t save a meeting that lacks direction. Assign clear responsibilities to speakers, moderators, and support staff. Make sure everyone knows who introduces topics, who keeps time, and who answers questions. When each person understands their role, the event moves with purpose instead of hesitation.

Strong preparation separates a forgettable meeting from one that drives results. When you choose the right setting, use smart tools, rehearse your agenda, and test every piece of equipment, you remove uncertainty from the equation. That preparation allows you to focus on what truly matters—engaging your audience and achieving the goals that brought everyone together in the first place.

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