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Murano, A Light Display In Long Island City

Colorful Murano glass is famous around the world and now a real estate development with the same name hopes to build on that legacy. The Murano building in Long Island City, New York is described as a "glowing glass sculpture" and will light up the sky when it officially launches sales on June 6, 2010. The condo takes its name from the island off the coast of Venice known for its glassmaking, and will emanate a different hued color every hour on the hour, starting from dusk until 10 pm every night. Between the seventh and eighth floors LED screen lights will send colors from Long Island City all the way to Manhattan. The building also has a wall in the lobby that will emit a display of varied colors through LED lighting.

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Iconic NY Eatery Re-Opens After $1 Million Revamp

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Yachts & Sailing

Water's Edge, the iconic eatery on New York's East River with incredible panoramic views of Manhattan, recently reopened after a $1 million renovation with a brand new menu. Established in 1981 in Long Island City, with the recent revamp the restaurant is entering its third decade in real style. For patrons from Manhattan the Water's Edge dining experience begins with a cruise across the East River on the restaurant's private ferry departing from the East 23rd Street Pier/Skyport Marina. In addition to the elegant main dining room and bar, the restaurant offers riverside outdoor seating, a plush lounge with a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and the Queensboro Bridge.

There's also a private event space as well as a 90-ft. luxury yacht docked in front of the restaurant available for cocktail parties and private functions. Highlights of the Eclectic American cuisine include Panko Crusted Oysters with Guacamole and a Red Pepper Reduction; Baby Artichoke Crusted Salmon with Baby Turnips, Spaghetti Squash and Saffron Broth; and Mushroom-Miso Crusted Rack of Lamb with Braised Bok Choy and Whipped Potatoes. The bar features signature drinks such as the Water's Edge Sunset Cocktail, made with Grey Goose vodka, Grand Marnier and fruit juice. In addition they host regular wine tastings and wine pairing dinners.

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