Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud is launching new ventures at two of New York Metropolis’s most prized skyscrapers – an enlargement that dovetails with a push by corporations to lure staff again to the workplace 5 days every week.
Boulud – whose culinary empire within the Massive Apple contains high-end haunts Daniel, Le Pavillon, Joji NY, Le Gratin and La Tête d’Or – is opening an occasions house at One Vanderbilt and a catering kitchen at One Madison, Facet Dish has discovered.
The openings come amid a nationwide return to the workplace push, spearheaded by New York-based companies, as The Submit’s Steve Cuozzo beforehand reported.
“Office catering is a daily amenity that has been a way to draw people back in,” Boulud stated in an unique interview with Facet Dish.
One Vanderbilt, a 1,401-foot-tall skyscraper that towers over the close by Chrysler Constructing, and One Madison, a slender masterpiece standing 641 ft, are on the forefront of that motion.
Each workplace buildings have been developed by actual property large SL Inexperienced. One Vanderbilt, which opened in 2021, is 100% leased. One Madison, which opened final yr, has been reserving up quick and landed high-profile tenants that embrace IBM, Franklin Templeton and La Tete D’or.
SL Inexperienced buildings present “a commitment not only to hospitality, but to making sure that the buildings are multi-use with striking views and amazing spaces dedicated to creating events instead of turning restaurants into event spaces,” Boulud stated.
Summit Occasions, which opens July 1, might be situated on One Vanderbilt’s 72nd ground and contains an indoor and out of doors house for cocktail receptions, formal dinners, enterprise conferences, weddings, model activations, and style shoots and exhibits.
Its design mirrors the Summit, the eye-popping observatory that spans the 91st by way of 93rd flooring and options reflective panels, artwork installations and panoramic views of town.
“We believe there are always large groups that need to hold meetings, then dinner, then an after-party, and this space is really perfect for that,” Boulud stated in an unique interview with Facet Dish.
“The design is striking, with the mirrors. They create a lot of life and energy.”
Visitors who e book the Summit Occasions house may even get entry to the enjoyable house-like statement decks above.
However not like the mirror-floored Summit, company on the non-public occasions house can sport heels and dance away the night time.
“It’s a good thing it is not a residential building. There are no noise issues if there is a band or 200 people dancing, you can crank up the volume because there are just offices below,” Boulud stated.
Summit Occasions is a collaboration between Summit One Vanderbilt and Delicacies Boulud New York, which is a partnership between Boulud’s Dinex Hospitality and Lifeworks Restaurant Group.
“Summit is the crown jewel of One Vanderbilt. We are delighted to collaborate with Chef Daniel and Cuisine Boulud New York to introduce New York City’s newest premier event destination,” stated Marc Holliday, chairman and CEO of SL Inexperienced
The busy chef is also launching Delicacies Boulud New York in a brand new 12,000 square-foot catering kitchen at One Madison, which homes his hit French steakhouse La Tête d’Or.
Whereas Boulud has catered occasions for greater than 30 years, it’s been primarily based out of his kitchen at Daniel. The enlargement means he also can cater large-format occasions and company orders, together with intimate dinners.
Shoppers already embrace company events for high corporations like Franklin Templeton, Bridgewater Associates, Carnegie Corridor, Tiffany & Co., Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce, together with weddings and different particular occasions.
Choices for catering will embrace the menus of all Boulud eating places in New York.
“We can offer personalization of menus from our restaurants — that’s the beauty and novelty of Boulud Cuisine,” Boulud stated.
CBNY can also be the unique caterer for Le Jardin Sur Madison, a brand new indoor/out of doors roof house with gorgeous views at One Madison.
Sushi from Joji NY and Epicerie breakfasts are common selections for upscale company gatherings.
“It’s a perk companies give that makes people feel valued — it’s better than staying home for sure,” Boulud stated.
