#hospitality

#hospitality

Any meeter greeter who says: "Please sit anywhere you like," rather than the oft herding of two women to a tiny table beside a toilet, kitchen or screaming baby, is on to a winner with me. And, as I keep on saying, a smile, a bit of charm (even smarm), adds a considerable sweetener to the pot. Happily, we were in receipt of both on our visit to La Vespa, a new Italian restaurant in Castle Market - an atmospheric almost plaza-like cut-through between South William and Drury Street, leading on to the Victorian George's Street Arcade and ultimately South Great George's Street.

Perched on the wind-battered Sonoma County coast, about 100 miles north of San Francisco, Sea Ranch is an architectural wonder and modern-day utopia built on a single hippie premise: to exist in harmony with nature. Nowhere else in California will you find minimalist timber homes so expertly camouflaged that it's like they sprouted from the very soil itself.

Imagine you opened the digital restaurant booking and management app Resy last week to book a table. Were you making a free choice? Or were you navigating an environment that someone else had very deliberately designed to achieve a specific outcome? The answer, increasingly, is both.

Public West Hollywood is slated to open July 2026; this will be the second outpost for the Public Hotel brand, which first opened on New York's Lower East Side in 2017. Public West Hollywood features three on-site food choices: Louis, an all-day bakery, cafe, and diner; a day-to-night Pool Bar; and the Pool Deck, which focuses on daytime snacks. Expect a menu that leans into California coastal dining across all three venues.

I really pay attention to my intuition. I choose projects and work with people that I love and respect. If it doesn't feel right, I don't do it.

Public institutions, from hospitals to museums, are the most international communities, both in the workforce and in those who visit. It's something that became obvious to us when we were cooking our globally inspired meals for frontline workers at Kings College Hospital, London, during the pandemic.

Chef Brown's appointment comes at a pivotal time for Saint John's Resort and The Inn at Stonecliffe, both part of the Humanitarian Hotels portfolio, where 100% of profits are reinvested into charitable initiatives. His extensive experience, including a James Beard nomination and a successful tenure at Colorado's Hotel Maverick, positions him to craft a refreshed culinary vision that aligns with the resorts' mission to create lasting community impact.

Custom-made shirts at Gino Venturini, one of the oldest shops in the city, just around the corner from St. Stephen's Cathedral. Once you've been measured there, you don't have to worry about anything anymore and your shirts can be shipped all over the world.

When Rasheeda Purdie announced that she was moving Ramen By Ra, her tiny but mighty ramen stall in The Bowery Market, into a place of her own, I think we all assumed her next venture would follow the general trajectory of more: more menu, and definitely more space. Instead, four seats have now been upgraded to a healthy six, as she relocated to an East Village space no larger than a home kitchen-and it essentially operates as such.

Primm, once a booming 500-plus-acre gaming and hospitality site, is now facing abandonment, with its retail core reduced to a few fast food restaurants and a thrift store.

Casa Tua's Cucina will blend theatrical open kitchens and lively aperitivo bars with a curated Italian market, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the community and event-goers.

Alice & Monarch is a new dual-concept venture from Daniel Roughan, featuring a welcoming dining room for Italian-inspired dishes and a subterranean dessert speakeasy.

"Hospitality is really the root of this area," says Meredith Norris, co-owner of local eatery Flour & Water Co. She's watched her hometown's culinary scene flourish over the years, celebrating what's grown right in the region.

The 27 Club, a music-inspired coffee concept founded by musician mgk, is set to open its second location in the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood of Miami, Florida in Summer 2026. Building on the success of its original flagship in Cleveland, The 27 Club continues to blend high-quality coffee, culture, and community into a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience.

The hospitality and travel sectors are pivoting to treat the high-spending consumer as the only guest who matters, reflecting a K-shaped economy narrative.

"We're creating culinary moments that feel unexpected, unforgettable, and truly part of the story for both locals and guests alike."

Mark Verges, VP of franchise development, states that the surge in new locations reflects three key factors: a strong franchise model, quality franchise partners, and increasing demand for a concept built on hospitality, simplicity, and strong unit-level economics.

Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial, originally created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier in 2017, is a blend of lemon, mandarin, and bergamot combined with tea extract. It was aimed to embody and express the Roman l'art de vivre, making guests feel at home, in whichever Bulgari property they were staying. The olfactory memory is the strongest.

The specificity makes sense-when was the last time a cruise ship could boast an average guest room size of 581 square feet? Or a bar with églomisé cocktail tables, each one crafted in London and commissioned by AD100 firm MBDS?

"Alchemy by Loews is about elevating the everyday ritual of enjoying a beverage into something quietly memorable," said Grant Hewitt, Vice President Beverage, Loews Hotels & Co. "Every detail, from aroma and temperature to glassware and texture, is considered with intention. The result is an experience that feels personal, artisanal, and deeply rooted in hospitality."

"We want guests to experience a seamless blend of Nola's legendary vibrancy with our signature smart lifestyle approach," says Sam Nazarian, Sbe founder and CEO.

Jason Wiles has recently been appointed as the Director of Dining and Event Experience at the historic Beacon Grand, overseeing dining outlets and catering operations.

"Nearly a decade of partnership with the Las Vegas Convention Center reflects the trust and shared commitment that comes from delivering excellence at scale," said Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live!

The Hoxton, formerly the Central Hotel in Exchequer Street, claims it has had to close 31 bedrooms because of complaints from guests about noise from the Yamamori Izakaya restaurant and nightclub/late night bar.

Once upon a time, hotel buffet conjured images of scrambled eggs and orange juice from a machine. Now? It's wagyu served up beside your waffles.