AT L I F E H O T E L Special Events 19 WEST 31ST ST AT LIFE HOTEL NEW YORK, NY 10001 HENRYEVENTS@CRAVEABLEHG.COM HENRYNOMAD.COM
Henry at Life Hotel Henry at Life Hotel offers a vibrant dinner experience in New York City s NoMad neighborhood. Led by James Beard nominated Chef Joseph JJ Johnson, featuring his Pan-African culinary style -- a cuisine influenced by all of the Diasporas of the African experience. Dishes offered are rich in inspiration from African, Latin, and Caribbean flavors, with Chef JJ drawing from his own Caribbean heritage and travels as well. Henry s creative cocktail program uses ingredients from the kitchen with flavorful twists on spritzes, martinis and a menu full of original drinks crafted with house-made ingredients and syrups. Located in the former LIFE Magazine headquarters inside the boutique LIFE Hotel, enjoy a piece of historic New York and a culinary experience for all the senses.make it an unforgettable one. The perfect venue for your next event or special dinner, our team is excited to work with you to make it an unforgettable one. Take in the signature globally-inspired dishes of Chef JJ s menu, paired with our perfectly crafted cocktails, all available for custom curated events in addition to our events packages.
Event Options MAIN DINING ROOM BUYOUT 68 Seated / 110 Reception 2,625 sq. ft. LARGE PARTY RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE Seated Up to 12 Guests
Floor Plan* RESTROOMS ELEVATOR STAIRS TO GIBSON + LUCE WOOD-FIRED OVEN STATION ELEVATOR BAR ENTRANCE/EXIT TO OUTSIDE TABLES SEATING BAR LEDGE *regular main dining room set-up; tables will be re-arranged according to event needs
Executive Chef JOSEPH JJ JOHNSON Chef and Partner Joseph JJ Johnson is a James Beard-nominated chef best known for his Pan-African culinary style. Inspired by the Caribbean flavors he grew up with and global tastes acquired from travels, Chef JJ transforms simple cuisine with bold flavors and unexpected ingredients. Through his restaurant group Ingrained Hospitality Concepts, he is a partner at Henry in NoMad as well as FIELDTRIP, his rice concept opening in fall of 2018 in Harlem. Chef JJ is a member of BuzzFeed s Tasty Talent program, starring in Tasty original videos across multiple social media platforms. Chef JJ delighted New Yorkers with a fourmonth residency at Chefs Club in Nolita in the fall of 2017, after which he published his first cookbook, Between Harlem and Heaven. For many years Chef JJ was the executive chef at The Cecil and Minton s, two historic spaces in Harlem, and prior to that, he honed his skills at Centro Vinoteca, Jane, and Tribeca Grill among other celebrated New York restaurants. Chef JJ is a member of the James Beard Foundation Impact Advisory Committee to establish a more sustainable food system through education, advocacy and thought leadership. @chefjj
General Manager MARC ELLERT-BECK General Manager Marc Ellert-Beck brings a world of hospitality expertise to his role at Henry at Life Hotel. Prior to Henry, Marc was the General Manager of Aspen Kitchen and Grotto Aspen where he spent two years connecting with the community. Marc joined Craveable Hospitality at David Burke Fabrik at the Archer Hotel. His years spent collecting culinary and cultural influences inform Marc s inspirations in creating the lush, whimsical, and intimate restaurant setting. Marc believes in approaching everything from the guest s perspective, as he strives to make their experience personal, incomparable, and above all: craveable. It all begins with the team; by always treating them like guests, I empower my team to be a part of that process. Though born in Silver Spring, MD, Marc grew up across the globe, among cities in Austria, Indonesia, and the Dominican Republic. Thanks to his father a USAID diplomat and entertainer at heart Marc spent his youth widening his worldview. Diplomacy, to me, is similar to hospitality, Ellert-Beck says. It all revolves around the ways we represent ourselves, interact with other people, and tune into different cultures. Subsequently, he speaks English, Spanish, French, and Indonesian. In 2001, the young professional made a permanent move to New York City, where he spent more than a decade expanding his repertoire at various downtown hotels and restaurants such as Jimmy s Downtown, Eatery Restaurant, and Gansevoort Park Hotel. In his most recent prior role as general manager of Il Buco, Marc helped the iconic venue earn a place among Zagat s 50 Best Restaurants in NYC in 2015.