They made it in the greatest city in the world! Last night, Tracy Morgan, Michelle Buteau, and more were honored at the 2025 “Made in NY” Awards.
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. Apollo Theatre. Harlem, New York. — The Apollo Theatre held its 2025 Spring Benefit on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The annual event began with a Red Carpet Walk at 4:30 pm at the Victoria Hotel.
Empire Steak House welcomed Mayor Eric Adams, long time supporters, Fox 5 and more to celebrate the opening of their newest location on October 25th.
Snuggled between Times Square and Rockefeller on West 49th Street, at the Pearl Hotel, the family owned restaurant was filled with a sentimental crowd, many of who supported the Sinanaj brothers since the beginning of their journey; or the part most were able to witness.
A 40 year labor of love, Jack, Russ and Jeff made their way from Montenegro to Brooklyn’s Peter Luger where they were able learn the restaurant business before opening their own: NYC’s Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant and Empire Steak House, which also has a location in Tokyo.
Over cocktails and bite size servings of the restaurant’s chops, steaks and skewers New Yorkers celebrated the restaurant alongside Broadway stars, including Purlie Victorious cast members, New York City Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie, and more. Commemorating Broadway, resilience and good food, Mayor Adams, a plant based eater, came out to support the restaurant for what it symbolizes. “Their story is our story,” the Mayor said in a speech prior to the ribbon cutting.
The Ned NoMad, helmed by Richie Akiva, recently celebrated their one-year anniversary on June 8th.