Let's Do Lunch, New York Style

                       Hundreds of high-powered business deals are negotiated and signed in New York conference venues on a daily basis. Many of the world's financial institutions and multinational corporations are based in the city, making it a convenient meeting ground for professionals from all over the world. New York conference venues are perfect venues for such momentous events, offering elegant venues equipment with all the necessary amenities, including vide conferencing and real-time market reports. However, as any businessman knows, successful business deals are not limited to the meeting venues: just as many deals have been struck in the city's bars, coffee houses, and restaurants. Among these, 'power lunches' in great restaurants seem to be the most popular, so much so that the phrase 'Let's do lunch' has come to mean meeting to discuss business.

                                     Restaurants and businessmen have a long shared history. For their lunch service, many restaurants depend on the patronage of professionals to keep their establishments afloat. On the other side of the coin, professionals rely on these restaurants for quick, convenient, and delicious meals to help them get through the business day. In fact, 'businessman menus' are widely offered by restaurants. Today, restaurants are a favourite setting for business meetings, providing elegant surroundings, wonderful cuisine, and great service. Business or power lunches are so common in the Big Apple that many great restaurants offer private venues to provide additional privacy for such occasions-more ambience than New York conference venues, but without the noise and distractions common in bars and coffee shops. Below, we list some of the best restaurants for business lunches in the city.

Traditional: The 21 Club

                        Said to be the birthplace of the power lunch, 21 has been favourite spot of professionals since 1930. It is said that more deals are made at 21 than on the stock market floor. The 21 Club offers classic cuisine with a modern twist and an extensive wine list. A dress code is enforced so be sure to dress appropriately.

Classic: Gotham Bar and Grill

                     Gael Greene, world-famous food and restaurant critic, describes this venue as 'warm and welcoming, justly confident, informal but professional'-definitely a haven away from stuffy New York conference venues. A mainstay in the power lunch scene for a quarter of a century, GBG features elegant décor, rare wines and a wide choice of excellent modern cuisine.

Sophisticated: The Modern

                    Located within the Museum of Modern Art, this restaurant features a brightly lit dining room with a great view of the sculpture garden, amazing French-American cuisine, a wine list of over 900 wines as well as various cocktails, great service, and inspiring artwork. Private dining venues are also available for private events.

Looking for New York conference venues? Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for Worldhotels, a company offering the best venues at a selection of unique four and five star hotels around the world.

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