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  "slug": "beauty-and-essex",
  "name": "Beauty & Essex",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/beauty-and-essex",
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  "cuisine": "New American/Asian",
  "neighborhood": "Lower East Side",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/lower-east-side",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Semi-Private Room"
  ],
  "collections": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/semi-private-dining"
  ],
  "capacityDetails": "Multi-level venue; private events for 15+",
  "description": "Behind the unmarked jewelry store entrance on Essex Street lies Beauty & Essex's theatrical multi-level dining rooms, where your group can feast on inventive New American dishes with Asian influences while surrounded by the restaurant's signature vintage glamour and exposed brick. The semi-private spaces feel like you've discovered a secret supper club, complete with craft cocktails served in vintage glassware and shareable plates that encourage lingering conversations late into the night.",
  "priceRange": "$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": null,
  "rating": 4.5,
  "reviewCount": 4879,
  "address": "146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 614-0146",
  "website": "https://taogroup.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7204282,
    "lng": -73.9868606
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: Closed",
    "Tuesday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Friday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": false,
    "servesBrunch": false,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": false,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups of 12 to 45 book the Vault, Mirror Bar or upstairs tables for birthdays, corporate dinners and holiday parties with set family-style menus.",
    "notes": [
      "The Vault is a curtained room at the back used for groups of about 18; reviewers say it seats 20 but feels tight above 14.",
      "The Mirror Bar hosted a group of 30 with its own bar, tables and lounge seating; one holiday party bought out space for about 45.",
      "Large groups are served prix fixe or family-style menus, with optional unlimited cocktail packages; one 18-person Vault birthday totaled over $5,000, near $300 per person.",
      "An events team handles planning by email and phone, including drink packages and pre-fixe menus; one host waited 6 days for confirmation."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Mirror Bar works well for 30 guests with own bar and lounge seating",
      "Family-style and prix fixe menus praised for large portions and variety",
      "Events team and servers handled planning and celebrations attentively for many groups",
      "Kitchen accommodated gluten free, vegetarian and pork-free substitutions"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Vault feels cramped and can get hot with curtains closed",
      "Slow courses and drinks reported at private events, dinners running long",
      "Waits past reservation time and loud rooms; QR split-billing chaotic for big groups"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday party",
      "corporate dinner",
      "holiday party",
      "rehearsal dinner"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}