THE QUEENS
MAY 2020
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The Rockaway Beach Hotel set to open its doors this summer
BY BILL PARRY
bparry@schnepsmedia.com
@QNS
While Rockaway residents
and business owners prepare
for the economic strain of the
city closing its beaches due to
the coronavirus pandemic, Th e
Rockaway Hotel is forging ahead
with plans to open this summer.
The year-round, full-service,
53-room hotel, inspired by
the peninsula’s rich surf history
and revered arts scene, has
been 10 years in the making.
It broke ground in 2018 and
is the brainchild of 7G Realty
and IGC Hospitality, which is
founded by third-generation
Rockaway Beach residents Dan
and Terence Tubridy.
Th e Tubridy brothers’ fi rsthand
knowledge of the neighborhood
will help strengthen the
hotel’s place within the community.
“We are bringing a fresh and
distinct Rockaway Beach experience
to our visitors. From the
design to the dining, the hotel
pairs city energy with our
laid-back island life,” Dan
Tubridy said. We’re excited for
guests from around the globe to
meet our friends from the local
community through programming,
pop-ups and our wonderful
staff .”
Th e Rockaway Hotel will
feature four dining options
from Margie’s on the ground
fl oor, Th e Pool with a light
menu with seafood and salad
options, Th e Rooft op bar boasting
views of the Manhattan
skyline, Jamaica Bay and the
Atlantic Ocean featuring small
plates and craft cocktails, and
the Greenhouse Cafe streetside
coff ee house.
“We’re thrilled to launch new
food and beverage concepts at
Th e Rockaway Hotel, right in
our hometown,” IGC Hospitality
Founder and Managing Partner
Terence Tubridy said. “Guests
and locals alike will enjoy
our seasonally inspired dishes
and drinks with unrivaled
views, exciting entertainment
and, of course, good company.”
Th e hotel will collaborate
with
local organizations,
artists on
events including
festivals,
fi lm screenings,
artist panels and
public art initiatives.
Th e
hot e l ’s
public spaces
and guest rooms
will feature a rotating
selection of artwork
from local and internationally
renowned artists. “Th e hotel will
serve as an anchor for the
Rockaway Beach community,
a gathering place for
locals and an opportunity
to bring Rockaway Beach’s
surf, art and music scene
to guests through cultural
experiences,” 7G Realty
Partner and Chief Social
Impact Offi cer Michi Jigarjian
said.
“Community engagement
is one of our key pillars and we’re
delighted to showcase local artists,
designers and fi lmmakers
through rotating exhibits, events
and programming.”
Th e Rockaway Hotel will open
its doors at 108-10 Rockaway
Beach Dr., one block from the
boardwalk and surf and just
two blocks from the NYC Ferry
landing. “With an upscale yet
unpretentious design, inspiring
artwork, and a nearby surf break
known around the world, Th e
Rockaway Hotel will be the new
go-to spot to stay and hang out
in the Rockaways,” 7G Realty
Managing Partner Jon Krasner
said. “Visiting Rockaway Beach
is a right of passage for New
Yorkers and we look forward
to introducing the Rockaways
to travelers from around the
world.” For more information
visit the hotel’s website at
https://www.therockawayhotel.
com.
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