Take a Peek at the Mansion on Broadway
By Morris Gut: It is a 115-year old historic building in the heart of Westchester County loaded with the charm of a bygone era. It has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation and refurbishing, and it is operated by a creative culinary team. The Mansion on Broadway in White Plains is ready to officially roll out the red carpet for unsurpassed catered events.
Dynamic proprietor Michael Pasqualini has spent the past three years enhancing the Mansion on Broadway. “I wanted to bring out the beautiful traditional qualities of the setting,” he says. “My goal is to make the Mansion a destination for catered affairs of all types while keeping an eye on current culinary trends.”
In order to help his kitchen meet these goals, Pasqualini brought in talented Executive Chef Matthew Safarowic, a graduate of Johnson & Whales in Rhode Island, who previously put his skills to work for David DiBari at the original Zuppa in Yonkers, The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry and most recently at Butterfield 8 in White Plains.
Mansion on Broadway offers 10,000 square feet of meeting and special event space. Careful renovation has restored the Mansion to its original glory while adding state of the art A/V equipment. An interior facelift has enhanced the classic beauty right down to the mahogany outfitted ballroom with coffered ceilings and handsome furnishings.
According to Pasqualini, event packages are designed for gatherings of all sizes, occasions and themes. While packages are available, the executive chef and management would be delighted to meet and customize a memorable event. The Mansion can accommodate parties from 75 to 240 guests comfortably. An open floor space as you enter allows for a floating cocktail reception through its four elegantly appointed rooms, where guests can sip champagne while enjoying delectable and innovative hors d’oeuvres alongside three fireplaces, traditional mirrors, restored hard wood floors with area rug and overhead chandeliers. There is a bar/lounge and the entire main floor is highlighted by a lovely architectural staircase to the second floor.
Westchester resident Michael Pasqualini began his career as the founder of a prominent New York-based entertainment company, The Sound Express. He exported his talents to Miami where he opened Onda Lounge, a South Beach hotspot that drew a celebrity crowd. In 2008 he brought his expertise to Market Restaurant in Stamford, creating a nationally noted food and wine mecca. Pasqualini purchased Mansion on Broadway in 2011 and began a major enhancement of the premises.
Mansion on Broadway is conveniently located at 139 North Broadway, North White Plains, N.Y. (on Rt. 22, just south of the Cross Westchester Expressway, Rt. 287.) The facility is available for catered events 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Complete catering packages and custom events for all special occasions for up to 240 guests. Top quality backup resources from innovative kitchen and staff to creative photography and flowers. Ample parking. Tour and tasting requests by appointment. For information: 914-949-1492. Fax: 914-949-1585. www.mansiononbroadway.com
Adam has worked in the local news industry for the past two decades in Westchester County and the broader Hudson Valley. Read more from Adam’s author bio here.