Hospitality advisor

Ariel Palitz's expertise as a hospitality Industry advisor extends beyond successfully  opening, operating and even selling hospitality venues;. In addition to five years serving as the Founding Director of NYC's Mayors Office of Nightlife , Ariel's brings ten years of ownership of the renowned Sutra Lounge in the East Village, operating as licensed commercial real estate agent and a former  CB3 community board liquor licensing committee member. Ariel offers a unique combination of government and regulatory expertise, venue operations experience, community engagement skills and real estate certification to provide thorough consultation to any emerging or existing alcohol, cannabis or culture related endeavors.  Learn more >

SERVICES:

• Government and City Agency Relations
• Liquor Licensing and Permitting Process
• Location Selection & Lease evaluation
• Safety, Harm Reduction and Venue Security Planning 
• Marketing and Promotion
• Community Board and Community Relations 
• Closure & Transition Planning
• Crisis Management