Summer Soiree Networking Reception at STATE Grill and Bar, hosted by Patina Group

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Soiree Networking Reception at STATE Grill and Bar, hosted by Patina Group and located in the iconic Empire State Building.

It was one of our favorite events of the year! We had an incredible turnout and loved reconnecting with familiar faces while welcoming many new ones. Guests connected with businesses and professionals while enjoying signature bites and a wide variety of wines and beers.

STATE Grill and Bar is the flagship restaurant of the Empire State Building. The full-service restaurant features a lively bar and private dining spaces and serves lunch, happy hour, and dinner in one of New York City's most celebrated landmarks.

Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Morgan Jarrett, a Fort Worth, Texas, native who heads an all-female sous-chef team. Before joining STATE Grill and Bar, Chef Morgan refined her farm-to-table approach in several kitchens, including at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

A special thank-you to the restaurant's outstanding staff and team for their warm hospitality, exceptional food and drinks, and for making the evening so memorable.

We also celebrated the birthday of our President and CEO, Mark Jaffe. Happy birthday, Mark!