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PARTY SPACES & RESTAURANTS (cont'd)

Daniel

60 E. 65th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-288-0033; danielnyc.com

Channel the grandeur of Daniel and its legendary cuisine by celebrating in either the intimate Bellecour room, which seats 90, or the breathtaking main dining room, which seats 140. The restaurant’s private-dining-event staff will orchestrate your party and customize a seasonal menu with wine pairings, plus provide a cake by pastry chef Sandro Micheli and floral design by L’Olivier. Three-course dinners are $140 per person; four courses, $170 per person.

Delmonico's

56 Beaver St., nr. William St.; 212-696-4184; delmonicosny.com

This venerable Wall Street steak house has five old-timey-feeling rooms, the largest of which can seat 150 (or rent the entire restaurant, which can hold up to 300 seated guests). Beyond beef, traditional fare like lobster Newburg is available, as are updated versions of other classic dishes. Rates start at $100 per person. No outside catering except kosher.

The Edison Ballroom

240 W. 47th St., nr. Broadway; 212-201-7650; edisonballroom.com

A multi-million-dollar renovation of Times Square’s Supper Club begat the handsome Edison Ballroom. This 17,000-square-foot space speaks to the ritzy Art Deco style of its original thirties form, emphasized by metallic details, tufted fabric walls, and a glass-enclosed mezzanine overlooking the ballroom and stage. Prices start at $175 per person, including premium drinks and a three-course dinner.

Eleven Madison Park

11 Madison Avenue, at 24th St.; 646-747-2583; elevenmadisonpark.com

This twenties-era Art Deco building boasts two private-dining areas (fitting up to 50 guests) overlooking the main dining room (another 110 guests), which features terrazzo floors and original light fixtures. The Madison Square Park vista, as seen through the twenty-foot windows, is just as memorable as chef Daniel Humm’s contemporary French-inflected American cuisine ($150 per guest).

Entertainment Cruises

Pier 62, at W. 23rd St., Chelsea Piers; 866-433-9283; entertainmentcruises.com

The well-appointed Bateaux, a 230-foot vessel with full glass enclosure, tours the southern tip of Manhattan from Chelsea Piers to the Williamsburg Bridge. Up to 300 guests can savor a four-course meal with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in view. From $98 to $180 per person. No outside catering.

The Foundry

42-38 9th St., nr. 43rd Ave., Long Island City; 718-786-7776; thefoundry.info

Artistic types love this impeccably restored former metal foundry. Inspired touches like chimneys visible through the main hall’s skylight, a cauldron transformed into a fountain, and lots of ivy lend the building its unique character—it requires little or no additional decoration. From $5,000 to $15,000, depending on the season, plus an additional fee for the cobblestoned courtyard outside, the terrace, and the greenhouse.

Frankies 457 Spuntino

457 Court St., nr. 4th Pl., Carroll Gardens; 718-403-0033; frankiesspuntino.com

The historic stable and garden area at Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli’s beloved Italian restaurant allow for small wedding receptions (up to 75 guests), complete with a menu of Frankies favorites like meatballs and cavatelli with sausage and browned sage butter. Wedding packages, including catering, start at $12,000.

Galapagos Art Space

16 Main St., at Water St., Dumbo; 718-222-8500; galapagosartspace.com

This transplanted art space maintains the industrial feel of its previous Williamsburg incarnation, but it now boasts higher ceilings, two levels, and a 1,600-square-foot built-in lake. From $10,000. (ecofriendly)

Gotham Hall

1356 Broadway, at 36th St.; 212-244-4300; gothamhallevents.com

It doesn’t get more dramatic than the Grand Ballroom at Gotham Hall. Huge Corinthian columns, a stained-glass skylight, and a towering seven-story gilded ceiling frame the room, which can hold up to 500 guests for dinner and dancing. There are also smaller spaces: the Oak Room, perfect for intimate gatherings, and a cocktail lounge. From $200 per guest.

Grand Prospect Hall

263 Prospect Ave., nr. Fifth Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-788-0777; grandprospecthall.com

This stunning four-story 1892 Brooklyn institution accommodates anywhere from 70 to 2,000 guests. The Grand View, one of four spaces, has two domes and views of the Manhattan skyline. While specializing in Italian and French dishes, the in-house caterer prides itself on interpretations of such international cuisines as Russian and Caribbean. From $90 per guest.

Hotel Chantelle

92 Ludlow St., nr. Delancey St.; 212-254-9100; hotelchantelle.com

This ultrahip 6,500-square-foot trilevel venue is named for a French WWII safe house, and the décor harks back to forties Paris. The rooftop offers a view of the Williamsburg Bridge and holds up to 70 people for dinner and dancing, while the lobby, lounge, and underground club hold up to 140 for cocktails. From $120 per person.

Housing Works Bookstore Café

126 Crosby St., nr. Houston St.; 212-334-3324; housingworks.org/bookstore

With its twenty-foot ceilings, spiral staircases, mahogany balconies, and rows of books, this downtown bookshop resembles an Ivy League library. It can hold up to 140 guests for a sit-down dinner; in-house catering is available but not mandatory. Hourly rental rates start at $500; proceeds benefit the homeless living with HIV and aids. (good value)

iCi Restaurant

246 Dekalb Ave., nr. Vanderbilt Ave., Ft. Greene; 718-789-2778; icirestaurant.com

Located in a classic Brooklyn brownstone, this under-the-radar venue offers an elegant dining room, replete with original nineteenth-century moldings, that opens up onto a garden. The wedding package includes linens, printed menus, and creative cuisine sourced from nearby farms. Prices upon request.

Larry Lawrence Lounge

295 Grand St., nr. Roebling St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-218-7866; larrylawrencebar.com

This intimate Brooklyn gem offers a lofty, sophisticated space characterized by warmly lit alcoves, hardwood floors, a sleek bar, and a glassed-in upper-deck smoking area. Accommodates 120; prices upon request.

The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers

23rd St., at the Hudson River; 212-336-6144; piersixty.com

This airy West Side event space offers floor-to-ceiling windows with gorgeous views of the Hudson River and an enormous, enclosed cocktail terrace. One hundred to 300 guests can be accommodated indoors for a sit-down dinner. Catering is by Abigail Kirsch and costs $135 to $250 per person. No outside catering except kosher and Indian.

The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park

Fifth Ave. at 72nd St.; 212-517-2233; thecentralparkboathouse.com

SAs the only lakeside reception venue in Manhattan, the Boathouse boasts rare Central Park access. The Lake Room, which holds 500 for cocktails or 230 for a seated dinner, has elegant French doors that open to Central Park Lake and an English garden. The more intimate Indoor Dockside room accommodates 50. In-house catering is $155 to $225 per person and includes cost of space rental.

Metropolitan Building

44-01 11th St., at 44th Ave., Long Island City; 718-784-3716; metropolitanbuilding.com

This converted warehouse offers two floors of unconventional spaces. The gray-and-white ballroom, lined with library shelves, seats up to 150. The 9,000-square-foot upstairs is surrounded by eightfoot windows and accommodates up to 300. Prices upon request.

Millesime

92 Madison Ave., at 29th St.; 212-889-7100; carltonhotelny.com

This David Rockwell–designed bilevel restaurant, helmed by Laurent Manrique, can accommodate 250 for a ceremony or seated dinner under the Tiffany stained-glass dome, with cocktails in the grand-piano-equipped Salon Millesime and an after-party in the rustic café. Packages from $125 per person.

The Montauk Club

25 Eighth Ave., nr. Lincoln Pl., Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-638-0800; montaukclub.com

This opulent Brooklyn landmark, known for its signature carved-mahogany woodwork and stained-glass windows, was inspired by a palace on Venice’s Grand Canal. The gently age-worn space can seat 140. From $100 per person.

New Leaf Restaurant & Bar

1 Margaret Corbin Dr., nr. Cabrini Blvd.; 212-568-5323; newleafrestaurant.com/

This charming building, just steps from the Cloisters, boasts great views and a cozy, cottage-y feel. The restaurant accommodates 70 people for cocktails, while the dining room holds 56 seated guests, or up to 150 when combined with the spacious patio. From $155 per guest. No outside catering.

The Park

118 Tenth Ave., at 18th St.; 212-352-3313; theparknyc.com

This 7,800-square-foot former taxi garage in Chelsea offers three Asian-accented areas for wedding parties, including a covered outdoor garden. Most couples opt for the third-floor penthouse with bamboo ceilings and an enclosed deck. Prices upon request.

From the Summer 2012 New York Wedding Guide