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INDIA HOUSE HISTORY

India House has a long and distinguished heritage tied into the formation of lower Manhattan as well as the history of business and commerce of New York.

The landmark India House was constructed by the builder Richard Carman some time after the fire of 1835, in the style of a Renaissance palazzo, residential palaces of Italian banking families. It was the home of the Hanover Bank who first purchased the property.

The edifice has remained almost unchanged since that date. Extensive restoration work was completed in 2005. The name India House was selected to symbolize the Indies, which were believed to epitomize the rare and exotic. The name also pays homage to the Dutch West India Company, the first colonizers of Manhattan.

After the Hanover Bank moved out, the property became the possession of Robert L. Maitland. His company Maitland and Company were tobacco importers. The property was subsequently used by the New York Cotton Exchange (1870 to 1885), and later by W.R. Grace & Company.

India House, as an organization, came into being in 1914, when a group of business men headed by James A. Farrell, then president of United States Steel Company, in collaboration with Willard Straight, decided to create a meeting place for the interests of foreign trade. Presidents of the Lackawanna Steel Company, Dollar Steamship Company, W.R. Grace Shipping, Chase National Bank, and United States Rubber all became Governors of India House and remained active during its first two decades.

The national Foreign Trade Council made India House its headquarters. Leaders in commerce worldwide graced the halls at India House. Indeed, from its very inception, the club's charter stated that its goal was to "create in this country a relation between the bankers and the promoters of foreign enterprises that would make it possible to handle foreign undertakings... “.

Early in 1918 Willard Straight bought the property with the idea that India House might some day wish to own it. Through the generosity of Mrs. Dorothy Payne Whitney-Straight (Elmhirst), India House acquired the property in February 1921, and on the expiration of certain leases in 1924, rearranged and rebuilt the structure.

In 1925, Mr. William A. Delano, the well-known architect added what is now known as the Marine Room, with special lighting and architectural details that relate to marine life and seafaring. Extensive alterations were made and the rooms were fitted out in the spirit of the early American overseas trade. Dorothy Whitney and her husband Willard Straight collected and gave a collection of thirty-five ship models, and subsequently a large collection of paintings, prints, maritime relics and other decorations which had been loaned to the Club when it was formed and had given it much of its unique atmosphere. These and other gifts from members and friends have given the Club a very fine collection of paintings, models and other art objects connected with sailing vessels, seafaring life and trade with East India.

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Mr. James A. Farrell, the President, gave, then and later, rare ship models, engravings and paintings. Mr. Straight donated a collection of Chinese art objects and maritime paintings. India House is home to one of the finest marine art collections in the world. India House has remained a private club and a location to build relationships between businesses in the United States and foreign trade. The maritime historian, Frank O. Braynard, in his 1973 foreword to the second edition of The Marine Collection at India House, states that "England could not have survived [World War Two] without the armada of American-built, American-manned, American-operated merchant vessels...managed by many of the outstanding members of India House."

Many statesmen have been members of India House, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Hopkins, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., James Byrnes, W. Averell Harriman, George C. Marshall, Henry Cabot Lodge and Cyrus Vance. Other members include previous mayors of New York, including John P. O'Brien and the famous architect William Adams Delano, whose firm, Delano & Aldrich, redesigned the interior of India House.

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COCKTAIL RECEPTION

BUTLERED HORS D’OEUVRESPlease Select Four

Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hot and Sour SauceChipotle Shrimp Kabobs

Mini Crab Cakes, Old Bay AioliChicken Satay Kabobs, Peanut Dipping Sauce

Petit Beef Wellingtons, Truffle SauceFranks en Croute

**Baby Lamb Chops, Mint JellySpinach Tartlet

Duck Confit QuesadillaBrie, Walnut and Cranberry Purse

Lobster Stuffed MushroomsMushroom & Pea Risotto

Pork Dumplings

BUTLERED COLD CANAPÉSPlease Select Four

Smoked Salmon RouladeMini Greek Salad on Endive Spear

Salmon Tartare on Wasabi Rice Crackers**Classic Shrimp CocktailTomato Basil Bruschetta

Truffled Chicken Salad on Mini English MuffinProsciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Mozzarella and Grape Tomato SkewersGoat & Mushroom Crostini

**Subject to additional charge

CRUDITE BASKET, FRESH FRUIT AND CHEESE

Broccoli Florettes, Cauliflower Florettes, Baby Carrots, Enoki MushroomsGrape Tomatoes, Endive Spears and Asparagus

Brie, Blue Cheese, Goats Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Strawberries, Grapes, Raspberries,Dried Cranberries, Crisp Crackers and Flat Breads

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COCKTAIL STATIONSAdditional $7.00 per guest per station

ANTIPASTICured Meats, Assorted Cheeses, Roasted Peppers,

Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Mixed Olives,Tomatoes and Anchovies, Grilled Asparagus,

Zucchini, Eggplant and Bread Sticks

PASTA STATION

Please Select OnePenne, Linguini, Orechetti

Please Select OnePuttanesca, Alio Olio (garlic and oil) with Broccoli, Pomodoro, Alfredo, A la Vodka

COCKTAIL STATIONSAdditional $10.00 per guest per station

TASTE OF CHINATOWNSweet and Sour Spare Ribs, Rice Noodle Salad

Vegetable Spring Rolls, Ginger Lobster Fried RicePeking Duck ~ Hand Rolled Crackling Duck

Scallion Pancakes and Hoisin Sauce

TASTE OF LITTLE ITALYSausage and Peppers, Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

Baked Stuffed Clams, Sautéed Broccoli RabePenne Pasta a la Vodka, Herbed Focaccia

CARVING STATIONPlease Select One

Roast Turkey Breast with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce

Leg of Lamb with Mint Jelly, Balsamic Lamb Jus

Orange-Bourbon Glazed Ham with Dijon Mustard

Beef Tenderloin with steak Sauce, Horseradish Cream

Roast Pork Loin with Pineapple Glaze

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PREMIUM STATIONSAdditional $25.00 per guest per station

RAW BARLittleneck Clams, Blue Point Oysters, Jumbo Shrimp

Maine Lobster Tails, King Crab LegsServed with Cocktail Sauce, Old Bay Mayonnaise, Mignonette Sauce

SUSHI BARAuthentic Sushi Bar Including Selection of Assorted Sushi, Sashimi, Soba Noodles,

Seaweed Salad and Specialty Rolls served with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger

CAVIAR AND FROZEN VODKA BARAmerican Osetra Caviar served with House-made Bellini Pancakes

Served with Egg Whites & Yolks, Chopped Red Onions, Capers, Crème FraîcheIced Vodkas to Include Stolichnaya and Stolichnaya Citron

THREE COURSE SEATED DINNER

FIRST COURSEPlease Select One

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALADmicro arugula, balsamic reduction, pine nuts

TRI COLOR SALADblue cheese, walnuts, red wine vinaigrette

ROASTED BEET & ARUGULA SALADgoat cheese, balsamic reduction

THAI SALADarugula, mizuna, mandarin oranges, edamame, pea shoots, sweet soy-ginger dressing

TRUFFLED MUSHROOM CAVATELLI

GRILLED POLENTAaged gruyère, roasted tiger shrimp, rosemary-citrus reduction

SURF AND TURF diver sea scallop, braised short rib

SEARED JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKEcelery root slaw, fennel leaves, mustard aioli

*Additional $5.00 per guest

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ENTRÉESPlease Select Two

ATLANTIC SALMONcorn and mushroom risotto cake, spinach, port wine shallots

SALMON IN PASTRYlayers of herb mashed potatoes, asparagus, arugula-beurre blanc

GRILLED SWORDFISHwhite beans, broccoli rabe, red wine reduction

WILD STRIPED BASSartichokes, oven-dried tomatoes, black olive polenta

PAN-ROASTED CODbraised baby bok choy, creamy polenta, blood orange fume

FREE RANGE CHICKENpotato croquettes, baby heirloom carrots, lemon-thyme jus

BRAISED SHORT RIBSoven-roasted baby sweet potatoes, broccoli rabe, demi-glace

FILET MIGNONmashed potatoes, baby spinach, maitre d’ hotel butter

Additional $5.00 per guest

ROASTED VEAL CHOProasted shallots, spinach, soft polenta, borolo reduction

Additional $15.00 per guest

COLORADO LAMB CHOPSpotatoes au gratin, haricot vert, rosemary-mint sauce

Additional $15.00 per guest

~Additional Choice of Entrées $10.00 per guest~~Vegetarian meals available upon request~

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WEDDING CAKES BY FINANCIER PATISSERIEPlease Select One

SACHER TORTElayers of chocolate hazelnut cake alternating

with thin layers of raspberry preserves

FRAISIERFrench-style strawberry shortcake: fresh strawberries, vanilla biscuit,

mousseline with a touch of Grand Marnier

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKEmoist almond macaroon, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache

and layers of chocolate biscuit

CHOCOLATE GANACHE AND PRALINE MOUSSELINElayers of vanilla biscuit, praline mousseline and chocolate ganache

CHOCOLATE GANACHE AND COFFEE MOUSSELINElayers of vanilla biscuit, coffee mousseline and chocolate ganache

MARJOLAINEchocolate ganache, almond meringue, coffee butter cream

FRAMBOISIERFrench-style raspberry shortcake: fresh raspberries, vanilla biscuit, mousseline

with a touch of Framboise liqueur

CARROT CAKEtraditional carrot cake with walnuts and cream cheese frosting

All Desserts with Assorted Petit Fours, Brownies and CookiesFresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated and Herbal Teas

ADDITIONAL PLATED DESSERT OPTIONSAdditional $8.00 per guest

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CLASSIC CRÈME BRULEE

CHEF’S SEASONAL CHEESECAKE

WARM CHOCOLATE CAKEvanilla ice cream

RASPBERRY MOUSSEchocolate cream

DUTCH APPLE CRUMBLE vanilla ice cream

PEAR FEUILLETEcaramel sauce

SEASONAL BERRY TARTLETsauce anglaise

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DOMEraspberry coulis

PREMIUM OPEN BAR FOR 5 HOURSKetel One, Ketel One Citrus, Russian Standard, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Cuervo Silver

BeefeaterDewar’s, Johnny Walker Red, Jack Daniels, Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Seagram’s VOSommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines, Charles de Fere Blanc de Blanc

Imported and Domestic Beers, Soft drinks and Juices

UPGRADED WINESAdditional $5.00 per guest

WHITESPlease Select One

Sauvignon Blanc, New Harbor, Marlborough, NZ 2012Pinot Grigio, Tramin DOC, Italy 2011

REDSPlease Select One

Tempranillo, Pagos de Eguren, Spain 2010Pinot Noir, Nieto, Mendoza, Agrentina 2010

Shiraz, St. Hallet, Faith, Barossa Valley, Australia 2010

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UPGRADED WINESAdditional $10.00 per guest

WHITES/ROSÉPlease Select One

Chardonnay, Saint-Veran, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France 2011Riesling, Urban, Mosel, Germany 2011

Château Saint Baillon, Rosé, Provence, France 2010

REDSPlease Select One

Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy by Duckhorn, CA 2011Veronese, Palazzo della Torre, IGT, Italy 2009

~Additional Wines & Champagnes Available Upon Request~

CORDIALS with DESSERTAdditional $8.00 per guest

Grand Marnier, Sambuca, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Amaretto, Tia Maria, Frangelico and Kahlua

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VENDOR RECOMMENDATION

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SOUND & LIGHTING

Theatrix Events Productions422 McDonald AvenueNew York, New York, 11218718-853-6870

MUSIC AND PRODUCTIONS

Hank LaneHarris Lane, Music Director65 West 55th Street, Suite 302, NY, NY [email protected]

SPECIALITY LINEN & TABLESCAPES

Something Different Party RentalPatty Tumminello, Designer107-117 Pennsylvania Ave, Patterson, NJ 07503973-742-1779www.somethingdifferentparty.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Natural ExpressionsFrank Ammaccapane, Photographer Director475 Park Ave, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10016212-889-8688www.naturalexpresionsny.comfrank@naturalexpresionsny.com

Emma Cleary PhotographyEmma Cleary, Photographer45 Wall Street, New York, NY [email protected]

FLORIST

City BlossomsInna Lipovsky, Owner & Floral Director62 Trinity Place, New York, NY 10006212-269-8190www.cityblossoms.com

J.R. Floral DesignsJimmy Reyes, Designer1215 67th Street, N. Bergen, NJ [email protected]

Photo by Emma Cleary

Main Entrance of India House

Marine Room Set for Dinner

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Garden View Room set for Dinner with Wood Burning Fireplace

Marine Room set for a Traditional Ceremony

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Hanover Room with Wood Burning Fireplace

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Marine Room Before Restoration

Marine Room After Restoration

PRICING & SERVICE

Menu Pricing Starting at $130.00 - $175.00(Dependent of Time of Year, Friday or Sunday and Menu Selection)

Coat Check Attendant $175.00Maitre d’ Fee $350.00

Ceremony Fee $500.00 if applicable

All Food & Beverage packages are subject to 20% Administrative Fee and 8.875% New York State Tax.Administrative Charge is Taxable

DIRECTIONS

From The Westside HighwayTake West Side Highway to Battery Park. Make left on Battery Place, continue until the street turns into State Street., then continue for approximately two traffic lights and make a left on Hanover Square.

From F.D.RFDR South to Exit One (Battery Park, Staten Island Ferry), make right on Broad Street.Make right at first traffic light on Water Street,Go 2 traffic lights to Hanover Square and make a left.

From Brooklyn Battery TunnelWhen exiting tunnel, stay to the left of the traffic light and turn left at the light.When making the left turn, stay right (do not go into underpass), continue on to Battery Place.Make left on Battery Place, continue until the street turns into State Street,then continue for approximately two traffic lights and make a left on Hanover Square.

From BroadwayTake Broadway South to Wall Street, make a left on Wall Street, continue for five blocks to Pearl StreetMake a right on Pearl Street, go two blocks to Hanover SquareFrom Brooklyn BridgeSecond exit (FDR and Pearl Street) Make a right at traffic light. Take Pearl Street to Hanover Square.

Subway:#2 or #3 to Wall Street. #4 or #5 to Bowling Green. N or R to Whitehall St/South Ferry.

PARKING GARAGES

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South WilliamS. William between Beaver & Broad212-269-6056Monday - Friday Until 1:00amSaturday until 12:00am

320 Pearl StreetPearl between Hanover & Broad212-785-4385Monday - Friday Until 12:00amSaturday until 7:00pm

55 Water StreetOld Slip between Water & FDR212-809-6789Open 24 Hours

INDIA HOUSEOne Hanover Square * New York, NY * 10004

212-269-2323 * www.indiahouseclub.org

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