Backal Hospitality Group is an ever-evolving collection of venues, event services, and investments, anchored in hospitality and inspired by New York.

Backal Group currently operates and/or owns Apella, an Alexandria Event Space, Riverpark, and Little River on the edge of Manhattan’s East River; live music and game hall Cellar Dog in the West Village; the new Jazz Club at the Aman New York; recently re-opened TBar Restaurant in midtown Manhattan; and VERSA Restaurant and Rooftop in the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel. The Event Management Firm State of the Art Enterprises is also part of Backal Group's portfolio of companies.

In hospitality, relationships are everything. BHG welcomes our clients like family with warm, approachable, ego-free hospitality. We are committed to providing unconditional support, respect, trust, and loyalty to our clients and employees. We value empowerment, and support opportunities for growth, creativity, and innovation wherever they might be.

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Backal Hospitality Group

Arthur F. Backal

Eric Hernandez

Joe Choi

Susan Silhan

German Villatoro

Allen Atwell

The Operations and Events Team at Backal Hospitality Group is responsible for ensuring seamless execution of events across the company's diverse venues. This team collaborates with clients to customize their experiences while managing logistics, budgeting, and staffing to deliver exceptional service. They prioritize fostering relationships, emphasizing warm hospitality, and empowering team members to create memorable occasions that reflect the group's commitment to excellence.

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