NEW YORK - Designed by architect Nancy Mah, (Lotus, Sushi Samba and Sushi Samba 7), Tiki Room is a fantastical atmosphere guaranteed to stimulate your tropical senses. Mah's talents for creating theatrical and soothing interiors come alive with a functional design elements at this high-concept venue. The 3,500 dual-level lounge boasts an 18 foot Tiki icon from the creative mind of Eddie Dean. Thatched huts, wooden benches and colored loofah cocktail tables are surrounded by vibrant orange and cranberry banquettes. Equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, audio and visual systems, 42" High Definition Plasma screens showcase beach and surf videos enhancing that vacation feeling. The Plasma screens are designed for quick interface for Internet access for private events and presentations. Serving as both a VIP lounge and grand entranceway to the main dining room stands an 18 feet Tiki icon adorned with modern shapes. Bamboo shoots, burlap and light woods are used in the private downstairs lounge. Tiki's menu offers "vacation cuisine" featuring small plates reminiscent of exotic flavors enjoyed on a trip to Bali or Brazil. An equally intriguing drink menu abounds with rare tropical fruit juices blended to order. Tiki Room includes specialty drinks and light fare offering harried New Yorkers a true vacation spot, sans the velvet ropes, bouncers or attitude. Tiki Room is the place to get away from it all - without ever leaving Manhattan Island. For more information please visit www.tikiroomnyc.com