Music strikes the right note with guests

REPORT FROM THE U.S.—Listening to Robert Habeeb describe theWit hotel in downtown Chicago, it’s easy to confuse the property for a person. That’s intentional, said Habeeb, who as president and COO of First Hospitality Group oversees management of the 274-room property.

“When we were opening the hotel we organized a think group that defined,” who theWit is, he said. The result was a thorough psychographic and demographic profile of the hotel that addressed everything from look and feel—and musical preference. (more…)

Mercato di Vetro, your italian affair

Mercato di Vetro, sbe’s latest Santa Monica Italian eatery and bar, exceeds expectations with its small plates with big flavors and a playlist by Prescriptive Music. The approachable, social and interactive environment is modern meets traditional, with an open Tuscan kitchen, an authentic, market-feel cheese bar and meat counter that span throughout its two levels, all connected by a floor-to-ceiling wine rack. (more…)

Don’t Miss a Beat. A Bite. Or Both. Listen to SBE Radio!

Don’t Miss a Beat. A Bite. Or Both. Take the sounds, energy and ambiance of sbe’s venues along with you day and night with the new launch of sbeRADIO powered by Prescriptive Music. (more…)

Katsuya Opens in Laguna Beach with Distinct, Edgy Vibe

Katsuya by Starck, the brainchild of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, entertainment powerhouse sbe, and designer Philippe Starck, opens a new location in Laguna Beach on July 8. (more…)

Casual Luxury at the SLS Hotel

The SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills is the first in a new chain of hotels part of SBE’s Luxury Collection, and simply calling it luxurious is a bit of an understatement. SBE CEO Sam Nazarian has done it again, using another one of Philippe Starck’s (Katsuya) inspired design concepts to create an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere for this Stylish, Luxurious, Service-oriented new hotel. (more…)

Custom Background Music for Your Restaurant

“Where should we eat tonight?” is a question often proceeded by a list of different types of food. Chinese? Mexican? Steak? Then, which has the best food? Which restaurant has the best value? While you ask yourself who makes a better pizza, the restaurant asks, “What (besides the food) will make the customer stay and have the most enjoyable experience possible?”

For more and more restaurants every day, the answer to this question is great background music. (more…)

Test Kitchen’s Nightly Recipe for Music; Prescriptive Music

Test Kitchen is the product of many people’s efforts, but the concept of Bill Chait and Brian Saltsburg.  Test Kitchen is a showcase for chefs by restaurateurs and allows for experimentation and testing of new ideas and concepts.  Visiting chefs will be serving dishes they are working on for future restaurant projects.  Mixologists provide innovative pairing opportunities and avenues to express their craft.  Each chef will be working alone or in consultation with Ricardo Zarate, who is currently finalizing his own restaurant.  As each chef comes in, they have a conversation with the Prescriptive Music programming team to make certain that the musical vibe is set for their evening.  Prescriptive Music specializes in creating custom music play lists for each and every location and every chef!    (more…)

Redbury hotel getting dolled up Hollywood-style

We are pleased to share with you this article from The Los Angeles Times about sbe’s latest hospitality experience ‘The Redbury’. Custom Music provided by Prescriptive Music. (more…)

Music Vibe at The Abbey

SBE’s premiere nightlife venue in West Hollywood, CA and voted “Best Gay Bar In The World” needed a new company to program its musical and video environment.  They turned to Prescriptive Music’s legendary programmers to create the new sound of The Abbey, using a mix of background music and videos.  (more…)

Katsuya’s New Music Vibe

Katsuya Uechi has been the reigning sushi king in Los Angeles for years.  Katsuya teamed up with SBE, the most exciting entertainment group in Southern California to open multiple outposts of the famous Katsuya.  Designer Phillippe Starck has designed stunning spaces to showcase the artful dishes being served, (more…)