ICON ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTES JOEY MARTINEZ TO HOUSE OF CARDS GENERAL MANAGER
Icon Entertainment CEO Bill Miller announced that Joey Martinez has been promoted to General Manager of House of Cards from his prior position of Director of Entertainment. Martinez will report to House of Cards Operating Partner Blake Miller.Bill Miller says of the promotion, “I’m very pleased to appoint Joey Martinez as General Manager of House of Cards. Joey comes to us after spending six years in guest relations at the revered Magic Castle in Los Angeles. His knowledge of creating a top notch guest experience as well as his extensive relationships in the international magic world make him the perfect choice to stand at the helm of Nashville’s most unique and talked about restaurant, which was recently named one of America’s 100 Best Restaurants by OpenTable.”
“I’m truly grateful to be a part of this special place,”says Martinez of House of Cards. “It’s a place that gives magic and myself a home.”
Martinez joined the House of Cards team in October 2018. The Paso Robles, California native has consistently excelled beyond his role to ensure a quality experience at House of Cards that continues to be revered by publications including Delish, Draper James, Eater, Entertainment Weekly, Expedia, Forbes, Hollywood Reporter, Lonely Planet, MSN, Nashville Business Journal, Nashville Lifestyles, Nashville Parent, nFocus, Only In Your State, SYFY, Tennessean, Thrillist, Time Out, Where Traveler, and more.
About House of Cards
House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Located underground in a one-of-a-kind 10,000 square foot space, the venue offers an evening for guests unlike any other in the history of the South. Once guests arrive, they begin a journey via a secret tunnel which leads to a magical world that has been characterized as indescribable by anyone who’s visited. From the beautiful handcrafted bar, to the multimillion dollar collection of art, European antiques and magic-related artifacts, the interior is the culmination of four years of design, planning and artisanship resulting in a one-of-a-kind ambience not found anywhere else in the world. House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails under one roof. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians who are stationed throughout the venue to provide mind boggling illusions and tricks all evening long. To further enhance the experience, House of Cards has a dress code and a no-photography policy to ensure the privacy of guests. Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome subject to availability and dress code. Complimentary tickets to magic performances in the showroom are included with purchase of a dinner entrée. House of Cards has been consistently awarded OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards in the categories of “Best Ambiance,” “Romantic,” “Special Occasion” and “Most Booked.” House of Cards has also been featured in or on the following publications: AskMen, Bustle, Delish, Eater, Entertainment Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, MSN, Only in Your State, Sophisticated Living, SYFY, The Bobby Bones Show, Thrillist, Where Traveler, and more.Highlights within the establishment:
• One of the world’s finest collections of playing cards dating back to 1490, displayed throughout
• Rare vintage magic posters celebrating the world’s greatest magicians
• Handcuff device created, owned and used by Harry Houdini
• Collection of European antiques from the 1700’s and 1800’s
• Bar featuring one of the largest liquor and cocktail selections in the region
• Classic American Cuisine and special creations by Chef Keith Droz
• Cigar humidor with a comprehensive selection of cigars
• Showroom presenting numerous stage performances each evening
• Secluded garden for guests centered around a stunning 19-foot water feature
Address: 119 Third Avenue South, Lower Level, Nashville, TN 37201
Hours: Bar (5 PM – 12 AM, Monday – Saturday. 6 PM – 12 AM, Sunday.), Dinner (5 PM – 11 PM, Monday – Saturday. 6 PM – 11 PM, Sunday.) Brunch (10:30 AM – 3 PM, Sunday.)
Reservations (Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome subject to availability and dress code.): www.hocnashville.com/reservations
Phone: (615) 730-8326
Website: www.hocnashville.com
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