#waterfront-bistro

#waterfront-bistro

The Flintstone cut is an intimidating endeavor, which can be served either house-style or blackened with secret 'steak magic'. This market-price offering can be further augmented with caramelized onions, scampi compound butter, or mushroom or béarnaise sauce.

Vesper is Boxer's take on a restaurant that reflects London itself. Cosmopolitan and produce-led, if Dove hit that sweet spot between luxury and accessibility, Vesper is set to build on that same energy.

"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."

The painting in question was gifted to the Inn's late founder Helmuth Deetjen by the late, celebrated local artist George Choley. This particular Choley painting had been in the same place since the 1980s, undisturbed, and a symbol of continued historic preservation.

Chintemani is looking to blend a respect for tradition with a modern approach to Mediterranean food, featuring a menu that leans heavily Turkish.

"I didn't want to put a Contramar here. I didn't believe a restaurant like Contramar can actually have a replica. Then she proved herself wrong."

I use a lot of vermouth actually. Obviously it's a fortified wine and so therefore it has a lot of flavor. When I'm doing pastas, for example, I'm using white vermouth sometimes. If I'm doing a seafood pasta with clams, it's amazing. People are like, 'What's that flavor in there?'

"Bringing Gyro City to Astoria feels like coming home. This neighborhood has such a deep appreciation for Greek culture and cuisine."