Crystal Tea Ballroom
The Crystal Tea Ballroom is the venue for Made in Philly, the annual suit and tie affair presented by Dion Waiters. Positioned comfortably in the middle of summer 2018 — the fifth annual event — the gala welcomed Philadelphia’s best and brightest out for an evening of elegance and class, celebrating the revitalization of one of this nation’s oldest and most historic cities.
The room’s ornate ceiling, decorative molding, and crystal chandelier set a formal tone suited to an evening that draws both the affluent and business class.
The NOTO Experience
NOTO stands for “not of the ordinary.” It is the venue philosophy behind the Crystal Tea Ballroom experience: an atmosphere described as elegant and class-oriented, and deliberately apart from a standard night out in the city.
Not of the Ordinary
NOTO is the name given to the Crystal Tea Ballroom’s distinctive atmosphere — elegant, class-oriented, and designed to make the Made in Philly evening feel like something apart from the everyday.
Crystal Tea Ballroom
The host venue of the fifth annual Made in Philly suit and tie affair, and the setting for the evening’s celebration of Philadelphia’s revitalization.
The Crystal Tea Ballroom serves as the setting for Made in Philly, the annual suit and tie affair presented by Dion Waiters. Its ornate ceiling, decorative molding, and crystal chandelier create a formal backdrop for an evening centered on elegance, class, and Philadelphia’s revitalization. The venue’s atmosphere suits an occasion that welcomes professionals, business owners, and community members dressed in refined attire, while the ballroom setting reinforces the sense of occasion associated with premium service, bottle service, and reserved seating.
Beyond the ballroom itself, the event experience includes the NOTO Experience, a hospitality concept built around service and presentation. Guests are welcomed into an environment where attentive waitstaff, polished table arrangements, and a carefully managed atmosphere shape the evening from arrival to close. The combination of live service, formal venue design, and a distinct brand identity gives Made in Philly a character that blends city pride with upscale nightlife, connecting sports culture, community celebration, and professional event culture within one memorable Philadelphia affair.
Evening Highlights
- Fifth annual Made in Philly, positioned comfortably in the middle of summer 2018.
- Presented by Philadelphia native Dion Waiters.
- Held at the Crystal Tea Ballroom.
- Formal “suit and tie” dress code throughout the evening.
- Atmosphere of elegance and class for the city’s affluent and business class guests.