SPECIAL EVENTS 19 WEST 31ST ST BELOW HENRY AT LIFE HOTEL NEW YORK, NY 10001 GLEVENTS@CRAVEABLEHG.COM GIBSONLUCENEWYORK.COM
GIBSON + LUCE Nestled in the historic Life Hotel, below Henry by JJ, lies the cozy subterranean cocktail lounge Gibson + Luce. The restaurant features inviting banquettes lit by the soft blue light from the neon sign on the wall, urging you to take time, it s brief, and a ceiling adorned with vintage edison bulbs. An innovative beverage menu boasts original and legacy craft cocktails as well as large format drink service. Feel free to imbibe with a clear conscience, as the bar features a zero to little waste program, using the entirety of ingredients and eliminating products that create excess waste. Cocktails can also be enjoyed in non-alcoholic form. All beverages can be enjoyed alongside signature globally-inspired bites curated by Chef JJ, and the sounds of one of his signature playlists, conceived especially for the space. The perfect venue for your next event, our team is excited to work with you to make it an unforgettable one. Gibson + Luce is available for custom-curated events in addition to our events packages.
LARGE PARTY RESERVATIONS + PRIVATE EVENTS FULL PRIVATE BUYOUT 75 Reception 1,200 sq. ft. LARGE PARTY RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE Reception Style Up to 30 Guests
FLOOR PLAN ELEVATOR STAIRS TO HENRY RESTROOM BAR ENTRANCE/EXIT TO OUTSIDE TABLES SEATING BAR LEDGE
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.