Friday, January 17, 2014

WALKING ACROSS AMERICA

George Throop is on a walk of inspiration. He lost his mother to cancer when she was almost 34 and he was just 9-years-old. In September of 2009, he began a multi-year Walk of Inspiration Across America promoting cancer prevention and healthy living.

George has walked thousands of miles, from his home in Washington State, to our nation’s capital: Washington, D.C. He completed his mission upon reaching D.C. on foot this summer. After walking countless miles along the shores of the Pacific, he felt compelled to journey onward–to the sands of the Atlantic, which he'll soon reach via Long Island, New York. 

Salisbury Hotel had the honor to host Mr. Throop for two nights in the effort to sponsor his cause.
Mr. Throop’s mission is spreading the word that preventing cancer is related to living a healthy lifestyle, with several studies saying one third of cancers are preventable with simple lifestyle changes such as proper diet and exercise.
Here are three of George’s BIG THINGS.
1. Watch the type of food you eat. Avoid eating foods with ingredients we can’t pronounce.  The more fruits and vegetables we eat, the better.
2. Exercise is a biggie. Get more of it.
3. Stress management.
To follow George's journey read his blog by clicking here and his Facebook page here.
Mr. Throop with some of our staff members

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

LIVE MUSIC VENUES IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN


349 West 46th St. (between 8-9th Avenues)
Tel: (212) 262-9554

SWING46 is New York's only swing dance club and offers dining, dancing and cocktails, dance lessons and live bands seven nights a week. They open at 5pm and serve a full dinner menu and bar snack menu till midnight. See their performance schedule here. From the Salisbury Hotel take downtown N, Q or R subway to 49th St.
130 East 57th St. (at Lexington Avenue)
Tel: (212) 688-3939

Opia Restaurant, Bar & Lounge is a modern French bistro with classic cuisine and a vibrant atmosphere. Opia has live international jazz every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at 9:30pm in the lounge. For performance calendar click here. From the Salisbury Hotel walk 3,5 blocks east or take the crosstown bus.
1650 Broadway (51st). 
Tel: (212) 582-2121


The Iridium Jazz Club has been thrilling International jazz fans since 1994 and is located on Broadway at the corner of 51st, in a historic jazz neighborhood.  Enjoy tasty food, excellent sightlines and top notch acoustics. The late Les Paul used to headline Monday nights here. Now they honor his legacy with a weekly tribute, Les Paul Mondays, featuring his former backing band and special guests. See performance schedule by clicking here. From the Salisbury Hotel take the downtown subway N, Q or R to 49th St.

Broadway at 60th St.
Tel: (212) 258-9800

The classic jazz club reinvented, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola brings the music out of the basement with views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, great soul food and some of the best music to be found anywhere in the city, every night. 

The club hosts a variety of established acts and introduces young up-and-comers five nights a week in after-hours Late Night Sessions. An intimate setting designed to showcase this uniquely American art form, Dizzy’s is the latest addition to the historic list of New York’s great jazz venues. Within walking distance from the Salisbury Hotel.
156 W. 56th St. (near 7th Avenue)
Tel: (212) 957-9676

The low-lit Carnegie Club is classy and quiet. A bartender in pinstripes expertly mixes classic cocktails, such as the My Way manhattan. On Saturdays, a singer backed by an 11-piece orchestra does Sinatra covers. Located just one block south from the Salisbury Hotel.
RED'S LOUNGE AT REDEYE GRILL
890 Seventh Avenue (at 56th St.)
(212) 541-9000

The warm tones, polished nickel and leather, along with original Red Grooms artwork creates a sophisticated, timeless and comfortable atmosphere. Not only does Redeye Grill have amazing food, they also feature live music nightly in their lounge area; Sundays and Mondays from 6pm to 10pm and Tuesday-Saturday from 6pm-11pm. Located within 5 minute walk from the Salisbury Hotel. Our staff favorite.