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Nobu, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new-style Japanese cuisine, started as a business partnership in 1994 between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his partners, Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and restaurateur Drew Nieporent. Originating in New York as the flagship restaurant, the Nobu brand is now an empire that spans five continents with over 40 restaurants and growing. Following the success of the restaurants, Nobu Hospitality opened the first Nobu Hotel in 2013 in Las Vegas and today has 13 hotels open with several more in development.
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a renowned private music conservatory located in New York City, founded in 1917-1918 by pianist and philanthropist Janet D. Schenck. Originally established as the Neighborhood Music School in East Harlem, MSM has built a strong reputation for excellence in music education, influenced by notable artists like Pablo Casals and Harold Bauer. The school offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. MSM specializes in classical and jazz performance, composition, conducting, and music education, and features a prominent opera program. Its campus in Morningside Heights includes instructional spaces, performance venues, and a residence hall, with facilities like the Hubbard Recital Hall, which houses a distinguished Aeolian-Skinner organ. MSM attracts a diverse student body of aspiring professional musicians from around the world, providing rigorous training and numerous performance opportunities. The institution is dedicated to fostering professional musicianship in both classical and jazz traditions.
Rock & Brews Restaurants is a casual dining chain founded in 2012 by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of the band Kiss, along with restaurateur Michael Zislis and partners Dave and Dell Furano. Based in Manhattan Beach, California, the restaurant features a rock-and-roll theme that enhances the dining experience. The menu offers classic American comfort food made from locally sourced ingredients, alongside a selection of craft beers with up to 24 options on tap. Rock & Brews creates a family-friendly atmosphere with amenities like play areas for children and spaces for adults to socialize, all while showcasing rock music videos on LED screens. The brand has expanded to over 23 locations across seven states, including California, Florida, and Texas, and is also present in airports and casinos. Rock & Brews appeals to a diverse customer base, from families to rock music fans, by combining quality food, craft beer, and a lively environment that celebrates the spirit of rock music.