The Carriage House Meets Josiph Stameviski of Chelsea Manor
Meet Josiph Stamevski, General Manager at Chelsea Manor, a small, trendy lounge in the heart of Chelsea. Their ten-dollar lunch special makes it a popular place for a quick bite to eat and their delicious cocktails ensure that Chelsea Manor always has a crowd.
Chelsea Manor
138 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
How would you describe Chelsea Manor?
We are a small lounge that offers affordable lunch, dinner and late night entertainment. Starting in the fall we will also offer delivery.
When did the Chelsea Manor first open?
We opened in January 2011.
Who are your typical clientele?
During happy hour we have a lot of businessmen and of course it varies on the weekend. Friday and Saturday are definitely the busiest nights.
Tell me about the menu and the items served here?
We have a full dinner menu with American tapas and entrees. The martini list is very popular. Personally, I like the passion fruit martini!
What was the best event you’ve hosted so far at the Chelsea Manor?
That would have to be the Cinco De Mayo party we hosted for Forbes magazine. The crowd was huge…a lot of interesting people…a lot of beautiful people – it made for great people watching! It was very extravagant. But we also like to host more modest charity events here – those are great because we have a chance to give back to the community. We contribute part of the proceeds to the charity that is hosting the party.
What was the most creative party at the Chelsea Manor?
We had a birthday party here once that was pretty crazy. Our guest was Brazilian and chose to theme the entire party after his culture – the food, the dancers, everything! The dancers even did flips! I’ve never seen anything like it.
Best thing about running a bar?
It’s challenging because weekends are difficult when it’s busy, but it’s a lot of fun to work here. The staff is like a big family!
For more information on Carriage House or to set up a site visit, please feel free to contact me at JTurken@warburgrealty.com, call 212.24 House (4-6873) or visit the website at www.Carriagehouse24.com
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