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Image by James McDonald, Courtesy of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio”. At The Pierre, New York City

Address: 795 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10065

Telephone number: + 1 212 940 8195

Website: www.capriceny.com

Location: Upper East Side (Central Park at Fifth Avenue). Le Caprice’s entrance is on Fifth Avenue opposite Central Park (Fifth Avenue and 61^st Street)

The Pierre: Part of the Taj Hotel Group, owned by Indian company TATA and has just undergone a $100 million renovation. The hotel re-opened to the public on 1 June 2009

Covers: 90 (ie 74 seated and 16 at the bar on bar stools)

Services: Breakfast, lunch and dinner / 7 days a week

Opening times: Breakfast: 7am to 10.30am

Lunch: 12 noon to 3pm

Dinner: 5.30pm to 11:30pm

Sunday brunch: 11.30am to 4pm

Opening date: 26 October 2009 (Reservations open 15 October 2009)

Designer: Martin Brudnizki / www.mbds.net (previous work includes Wentworth Grill, The Club at The Ivy, Rivington Dubai, J Sheekey Oyster Bar)

Senior Restaurant Director: Marco Fazzina (previously General Manager at Daphne’s London)

Executive Restaurant Chef: Michael Hartnell (previously Head Chef at Daphne’s London)

Maitre d’: Allan Basaran

Art work: David Bailey series of Jean Shrimpton photos / www.davidbaileyphotography.com

Menu: Similar to the London alma mater, but reflective of the NY market. It will include classics like Thai-baked sea bass, dressed Dorset crab with celeriac rémoulade, Scandinavian iced berries with hot white chocolate sauce…

Caprice London: Originally opened in London in 1947 by Mario Gallati a former Maitre d’ of The Ivy and was reopened in 1981 in its modern day guise

Le Caprice New York brings the classic London brasserie to the heart of Manhattan.

Le Caprice New York is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week with bar dining available from midday. Sunday brunch is a specialty.

At The Pierre, New York City

Image by James McDonald, Courtesy of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio”. At The Pierre, New York City

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Over the course of the past 62 years, Le Caprice has established itself as a social institution in London with its effortless style, coveted cuisine and well-heeled crowd. Generations of diners have enjoyed the unique atmosphere and unsurpassed service of the avant-garde eatery, making it a firm favorite among a discerning international clientele. Le Caprice is delighted to announce the opening of its first New York restaurant in October 2009, in a prime location at The Pierre, one of the City’s landmark hotels.

Of all the captivating cities in the world, New York was the natural choice for Le Caprice’s first foray outside London due to the City’s classic style, charisma and distinguishing taste. The opening is also in homage to the many New Yorkers who have become regular visitors of the London restaurant over the past 30 years.

Located at the iconic Pierre Hotel with an entrance on Fifth Avenue, overlooking Central Park, Le Caprice  New York captures the simple elegance of the London original, serving long-standing modern European favorites within a specially designed New York menu.

The dining room captures the monochromatic spirit of the original, with a series of photographs of iconic sixties model Jean Shrimpton by legendary British photographer, David Bailey. The seating is spacious, with crisp white napkins and tables set with glorious flowers. Le Caprice New York is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week with bar dining available from midday. Sunday brunch is a specialty, but we’ll have to report on that next time.

Over the course of the past 62 years, Le Caprice has established itself as a social institution in London with its effortless style, coveted cuisine and well-heeled crowd. Long-standing favorites from the London restaurant such as Thai-baked sea bass, salmon fishcake with buttered spinach and sorrel sauce, dressed Dorset crab and

Scandinavian iced berries with hot white chocolate sauce (Pictured Above) appear beside the newly designed New York menu which offers  remarkable Nantucket Bay scallops, served in the shell on a bed of sunchoke puree and trompettes (one of the best dishes I’ve had in New York in recent memory), a lovely Smoked haddock and poached quail egg tart  would have been perfect if it were a tad less salty, (both appetizers). Salad lovers will enjoy a composed salad of mixed beets with goat’s cheese and walnuts. (Below). 

Recommended entrees include juicy steak house quality prime NY strip steak  that melts in your mouth. Aged 28 days, the flavor was extraordinary. And let’s not neglect the best fish and chips in the world, here beer battered cod,on an amazing chunky puree of fresh peas and mint..

Rice pudding with a dollop of berry jam in the center is delightful finish. The macaroons are noteworthy as are the excellent service and well chosen wine list. (carafes offer especially good value) and superb cappuccino.

Le Caprice, 795 Fifth Avenue at 61^st Street offers one of NY’s most civilized dining experiences and the ideal melding of well executed London and Manhattan contemporary cuisine.

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Le Caprice was originally opened in London in 1947 by Mario Gallati, a former Maitre d’ of The Ivy. It was then reopened in 1981 in its modern-day guise. With its contemporary black and white décor, David Bailey photographs and long bar, the style was deliberately fashioned to break the mold of established restaurants and offer flexibility in the menu, but with a high level of quality and service. "For nearly two decades a table at Le Caprice has been the stock exchange for the arts”… AA Gill (Sunday Times Restaurant Critic).

Le Caprice, now part of Richard Caring’s Group (including The Ivy, Annabel’s and Wentworth Club, among others), and The Pierre, which has just undergone extensive renovations, have joined forces to recreate the restaurant within this iconic hotel, capturing the atmosphere and setting made famous by Le Caprice over the past decades.

The Pierre, on Fifth Avenue overlooking New York’s Central Park, was acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces as the luxury chain’s U.S flagship in 2005. With its distinctive design, superb location and outstanding service, The Pierre is regarded as one of the world’s finest luxury hotels. Located just steps away from the famous Fifth and Madison Avenues, the hotel is a stroll from the most fabled attractions of New York. The Pierre offers exceptional personal service, accompanied with the charm and comfort of a European residence.

Martin Brudnizki, who can list Scott’s, Wentworth Grill, J Sheekey Oyster Bar and The Club at The Ivy among his considerable achievements, has been brought in to design the restaurant. Brudnizki has exhibited a special talent for giving a contemporary perspective to a traditional model, while at the same time reflecting a feeling of luxury. The main body of the dining room will stretch along 61st Street and will hold 80 guests; a long bar, specifically designed for up to 14 diners, will run down the side of the restaurant. Mirroring the London restaurant and maintaining its deep-seated commitment to the art world, Le Caprice New York will house a series of photographs of iconic sixties model Jean Shrimpton by legendary British photographer, David Bailey.

he restaurant’s philosophy will always be to focus on the customer’s needs. The chef is continuously striving to reinvent classics with interesting new combinations that both delight and excite the guests. Long-standing favorites from the London restaurant such as Thai-baked sea bass, salmon fishcake with buttered spinach and sorrel sauce, dressed Dorset crab with celeriac rémoulade and Scandinavian iced berries with hot white chocolate sauce will continue to appear within the newly designed New York menu.

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CHILDREN STAY FREE, EAT FREE IN THE CAFÉ;
BOOK TWO NIGHTS, RECEIVE THE THIRD FREE, FROM $249 PER NIGHT, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6
Non-Refundable Rates from $149 Per Weekend Night Available Through April 4

Spring forward into daylight savings time this month with additional savings from Taj Boston, the landmark hotel at Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public Garden. It’s the ideal time for a family getaway, as children ages 12 and under may eat for free in The Café; those 17 and under stay for free in the room of an accompanying adult. Book two nights and the third night is also free, from rates that begin at $249 per night, valid through September 6, 2010, subject to availability.
For those who can book and pay 48 hours in advance, Taj Boston is still offering a limited number of non-refundable rates through April 4 from just $149 per night on weekends or $175 per night during the week. For a very special stay, upgrade to the Taj Club level for an additional $100 per night and enjoy luxurious accommodations and access to the private Taj Club, with panoramic city views, complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day and dedicated butler service.
The Café, with expansive views of fashionable Newbury Street, is a local favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, and showcases culinary creations by Executive Chef Franck Steigerwald and regional Indian specialties by Chef Prabeen Prathapan. New prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner offer a choice of two or three courses for $15 or $20 at lunch and $25 or $30 at dinner. Children ages 12 and under may select complimentary dishes from the restaurant’s children’s menu.
To reserve, please call Taj Boston Reservations toll-free at 1-877-482-5267 or direct at 1-617-536-5700; email your reservations request to reservations.boston@tajhotels.com or visit www.tajhotels.com/boston.
About Taj Boston

Taj Boston occupies the city’s most celebrated location at Arlington and Newbury streets. Overlooking the Public Garden, the property is within walking distance of historic sites, theatre and financial districts as well as fashionable boutiques and galleries, and is just four miles from Boston’s Logan International Airport. Opened in 1927, the luxury hotel features 273 guestrooms, including 45 suites, many of which offer wood-burning fireplaces. As a preferred social and business center, Taj Boston is noted for its prix fixe and a la carte dining in The Cafe, weekend afternoon tea in The Lounge, cocktails in The Bar, monthly Wine Dinners and seasonal Champagne Sunday Brunch on The Roof, as well as state-of-the-art business and guest services. Acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces in January 2007, Taj Boston joins The Pierre in New York and Campton Place in San Francisco as the U.S. members of Taj Hotels’ luxury division. For reservations, call 617-536-5700 or 877-482-5267 (877-4-TAJ BOS) toll-free or visit www.tajhotels.com/boston.

A Prestige Destination Wedding Planner Event in Palm Beach

Co-hosted by Renowned Chef Daniel Boulud and

Carley Roney, Co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Knot, Inc.

Experts and luxury service purveyors to share ideas at Café Boulud & The Brazilian Court Hotel and Beach Club in Palm Beach, April 8-11, 2010

The economy may be challenged but wedding bells haven’t stopped ringing, and weddings remain one of the special occasions where families will splurge, but still want to get the greatest value for their dollar.  In an effort to stimulate creativity, particularly in a challenging economy, world renowned Chef Daniel Boulud, his Palm Beach restaurant, Café Boulud, Carely Roney of TheKnot, Inc., and The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club will host “Weddings Under the Palms,” an interactive destination wedding event and forum on April 8 -11, 2010, tailored to the needs of national, professional wedding planners.  Boulud and top bridal experts will offer event planners an elegant and cost effective approach to destination weddings in the distinctive luxury resort location of Palm Beach.

This event will not only showcase Café Boulud and Brazilian Court Hotel as exceptional venues, and the island of Palm Beach as a destination, but will also focus on ways to build value into a wedding event, especially at a prestige setting. National wedding planners will gather to glean creative tips and learn about emerging destination wedding trends from a panel of local and national experts. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network and learn from fellow planners in a convivial atmosphere while spending a few relaxing days at the luxurious Brazilian Court Hotel and Omphoy Ocean Resort, enjoying the amenities of Café Boulud and the Frederic Fekkai Salon, along with the many pleasures the island has to offer.

Wedding planner attendees will learn how to plan a destination wedding in the prestigious resort of Palm Beach, making use of all the exquisite amenities and resources this notorious tropical paradise has to offer. They may be pleasantly surprised to learn that nuptials – even in a luxe setting such as Palm Beach – can be even more cost effective than a gala wedding in a bridal couple’s home city.  The event will begin on April 8^th with a fanciful Wedding Ceremony Fashion Show and Reception in the Brazilian Court’s exquisitely landscaped Candela Courtyards replete with model brides and grooms and their wedding parties.  Each will walk down the aisle in designer gowns by prominent American designers and new emerging by designers, attendant fashions, and groom and groomsmen attire by Brooks Brothers, with makeup and hair styling provided by the beauty experts at the on site Frederic Fekkai Salo n. 

The bridal fashion show will be followed by a courtyard reception, enabling attendees to meet and mingle with local and national experts, including special guest editors, wedding planners, event designers, fashion experts, photographers, bridal hair and makeup specialists, and entertainment providers.

A seated wedding dinner, held in Café Boulud’s Conservatory and Ballroom, will provide an opportunity to experience world class cuisine created by Chef Daniel Boulud and Chef de Cuisine  Zach Bell, followed by an elegant dessert buffet and elaborate wedding cake by Café Boulud’s Executive Pastry Chef, Matthew Petersen.

The following morning will feature an information-filled Wedding Brunch Roundtable Discussion moderated by Chef Daniel Boulud, and Carley Roney, Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Knot, Inc. a national wedding publication and wedding planning website.  Panelists will include editors from local publications, and a host of industry professionals in event planning and decor, floral design, bridal fashion and photography, in addition to representatives from the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, who highlight the area’s many attributes and attractions.

Those attendees who choose to remain throughout the weekend will be at their leisure and may opt on Friday to attend a hosted luncheon sponsored by the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, followed by a private insider tour of Palm Beach and Worth Avenue, given by expert Leslie Diver of Island Living Tours.  That evening attendees are invited to a private oceanside cocktail reception at the newly opened Michelle Bernstein restaurant at The Omphoy Beach Resort.  The following day they may choose to attend a complimentary Core Fusion class at Exhale Spa at the Omphoy and experience discounted spa services before and after the class.  The remainder of the weekend is meant to give attendees time to explore the magical island of Palm Beach, and enjoy the many pleasures the area has to offer.  They will also be able to enjoy discounted services at the Frederic Fekkai Salon & Spa, discounted meals at C afé Boulud, and shopping exclusives at select Palm Beach shops during their stay.

CO-SPONSOR

The Knot, Inc.

LOCAL MEDIA SPONSORS

To be named

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

South County Road Association

Worth Avenue Association

EXCLUSIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS

Brazilian Court Hotel and Beach Club

Frederic Fekkai – Hair & Makeup Styling

Chantecaille – Makeup Product

Omphoy Ocean Resort Palm Beach

Michelle Bernstein’s at The Omphoy and MB Terrace

Hamilton Jewelers

Brooks Brothers – Men’s Fashion

Lauren Malis  – Without  A Hitch

Fashion Show Production, Event Planning,  Escort Card Printing & Calligraphy

Laronge Photographie Couture and Michelle McMinn Photography – Wedding Photography & Videography

Leslie Diver’s Island Living Tours

Xquisite Events – Event Décor and Floral Design

Frederic Fekkai – Hair & Makeup Styling

William Porter Agency – Live Musical Entertainment

Welcome Spring With The Pre-Natal Gift of Giving Life Retreat March 21-24
or The Art of Living Raw Retreat April 18-20

Spa Montage at Laguna Beach

Spa Montage is offering new extraordinary wellness retreats designed to enhance personal wellbeing. Join Dana Sara of White Lotus Yoga at Cho’s Academy for The Pre-Natal Gift of Giving Life Retreat March 21-24 or let natural wellness educator Susie Sondag help you embrace raw foods and rejuvenate your lifestyle with the Art of Living Raw Retreat April 18-20.
WHAT:
Help further your personal wellness journey by immersing yourself in a three-or four-day retreat complete with oceanfront accommodations; Select a one-day experience; Or indulge in the lecture or workshop of your choice.
WHY:
Find better balance by preparing to welcome a new child or by enhancing your own natural rejuvenation process
HOW:
Select your preferred Spa Montage experience; for more information and to reserve, please call 949-715-6010.

The Pre-Natal Gift of Giving Life, Sunday, March 21 – Wednesday, March 24
Relax, recharge and reconnect with your baby before your child’s birth in this special pre-natal spa retreat with Dana Sara of White Lotus Yoga at Cho’s Academy. Gain

insight and tips for enjoying a healthy pregnancy and post-partum recovery through re-mineralizing beach walks and pre-natal workshops that incorporate stretching, meditation, yoga, belly dancing and diet recommendations. Whether you wish to indulge in the four-day retreat, Day of Renewal, or a two-hour workshop, we have the perfect option for you.
Chose from one of the following:
1. Pre-Natal Gift of Giving Life Retreat, $3,640 per person
• Three nights oceanfront accommodations with nightly turn-down amenities
• Three two-hour prenatal workshops, two 60-minute Surrender spa treatments, two Thalassic beach walks, three meditation sessions and unlimited access to spa and fitness facilities
• Nine well-balanced meals plus organic spa snack breaks
• Airport transfers or complimentary valet parking
2. Day of Renewal, $375 per person
• Enjoy a one-day experience that includes a beach walk, one two-hour pre-natal workshop, one hour mediation, spa lunch and amenity gift, March 22 or March 23
3. Pre-Natal Workshop, $195 per person
• Monday, March 22: Empowering the Sacred Self, connecting with the Primal Power, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 23: Connecting with the Soul of the Child, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 24: Relaxation, Restoration and OM meditation, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The Art of Living Raw, Sunday, April 18 – Tuesday, April 20
Engage your own natural rejuvenation process and restore your body’s balance with natural wellness educator Susie Sondag, owner of Opulent Living, who has spent the past 10 years regenerating her body back to health from disease. Learn the benefits of incorporating fresh, organic and raw whole foods into your diet to purify and energize your body, and how to enhance your own healing and anti-aging processes, all aligned with signature Spa Montage Surrender experiences. Treat yourself to the complete Art of Living Raw Retreat, A Day of Living Raw, or a special one-hour lecture.
Chose from one of the following:
1. The Art of Living Raw Retreat, $1,135 per person
• Two nights oceanfront accommodations
• Three re-mineralizing Thalassic beach walks
• Three informative Art of Living Raw lectures
• Three raw food preparation and tasting workshops: Preparing Nut Milks, Soups and Appetizers; Preparing Main Course Entrees; Preparing Desserts & Elixirs
• One 60-minute Surrender spa treatment, one 90-minute Anti-Aging Facial and one 90-minute Aromabalancing session
2. Day of Living Raw, $395 – $435 per person
• Select your preferred focus and enjoy a day that includes a beach walk, lecture, food prep workshop and Surrender spa experience
• Sunday, April 18: Surrender to Cleanse & Detoxification, $395
• Monday, April 19: Surrender to Anti-Aging, $435
• Tuesday, April 20: Surrender to Longevity, $435
3. Art of Living Raw Lecture, $195 per person, 11 a.m. – noon (12 p.m.)
• Sunday, April 18: Disease & Detoxification
• Monday, April 19: Regeneration & Anti-Aging
• Tuesday, April 20: A Longevity Lifestyle: Feel Confident & Empowered!
WHERE:
Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA
AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS:
Spa Montage Director Julie Raistrick can discuss developing engaging and informative spa retreats designed to inspire participants to discover holistic personal wellness solutions and bring life into better balance.
About Montage Laguna Beach
Montage, set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury. The 250-room craftsman-style resort features beachfront accommodations; a 20,000-square-foot spa; destination dining at Studio; a wealth of outdoor recreation, including three pools, beach and water sports; a fine art collection; and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For information and reservations, please contact Montage, toll-free, at 1-888-715-6700; or visit the Web site at
www.montagelagunabeach.com.
About Montage Hotels & Resorts
Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company’s flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company’s second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. The newest property under development is Montage Deer Valley® in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010. www.montagehotels.com

The critically-acclaimed Hakubai Restaurant at The Kitano New York Hotel will offer an exclusive Sake Pairing in the recently redesigned restaurant through March 12, 2010.  The Sake pairing will feature Akira Sake imported for the occasion from the Kanazawa Daichi organic farm in Japan along with a special tasting menu created by Executive Chef Sato.  Akira Sake was specially selected for the occasion by Sake Sommelier Chizuko Niikawa, known for her extensive knowledge of Sake and pairing expertise. 

The Sake Pairing menu will feature Akira Sake served warm and presented in a traditional Tokkuri Japanese decanter.  The menu will consist of three tasting portions of Ika Syuto Ae (squid marinated in Bonito liver), Alaskan King Crab Kani Miso Ae (Alaskan King Crab Marinated in Crab Brain) and Tako Wakame Kyurisu (Octopus, seaweed and cucumber marinated in Japanese rice vinegar).   Complimenting the menu will be the pairing of Akira Sake traditionally served warm and presented tableside in a Japanese Tokkuri.  The cost is just $30 per person and includes complimentary Sake; exclusive of tax and gratuities. For reservations call Hakubai Restaurant at (212) 885-7111 or e-mail Hakubai@kitano.com.

Sake Pairing Menu – $30 per person                                       

Japanese Tokkuri

Ika Syuto Ae

Squid marinated in Bonito Liver

Alaskan King Crab Kani Miso Ae

Alaskan king crab Marinated in Crab Brain

Tako Wakame Kyurisu

Octopus, Seaweed and Cucumber Marinated in Japanese Rice Vinegar

Hakubai Restaurant is considered one of the finest Japanese restaurants in the United States.  Hakubai specializes in Kaiseki, a distinctive and delicate cuisine with roots in Zen Buddhism and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.  The multi-course dinner, which The New York Times has described as “rarified,” is served on an exquisite array of porcelain, pottery and lacquer dishware at carefully timed intervals.   Presiding over Hakubai for the past 15 years is Executive Chef Yukihiro Sato.  The new menu will feature traditional Japanese fare such as Kobe Beef Toban Yaki with Apple Sauce (Kobe Beef grilled on a hot ceramic plate cooked tableside), Kaisen Nabe (Seafood with lobster cooked at your table in a pot of soy milk broth) and Ton Toro Shio Yaki (salt-grilled fatty pork).  The restaurant is open daily from 11:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for lunch and from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. for dinner.  For reservations call Hakubai Restaurant at (212) 885-7111 or e-mail Hakubai@kitano.com.

The Kitano features traditional East and West services and amenities that are unmatched anywhere in the world.  Asian hospitality merges seamlessly with New York style for an ambience that is pure Kitano.  Awarded the AAA Four-Diamond rating, The Kitano New York is distinguished by a contemporary interior that is both elegant and supremely comfortable.  The newly-refurbished guestrooms feature custom-made mahogany and cherry furniture, down comforters, exquisite artwork and Roman pleated shades with windows that open to views of the historic Murray Hill, Grand Central Terminal, the Empire State Building and other New York landmarks. The renovation was designed to bring the same sense of serenity combined with the maximum of comfort and service for which the hotel is known to the guestrooms. For hotel reservations, visit www.kitano.com or call 212-885-7000.

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The Kitano New York opened its doors in 1973 as New York’s first Japanese hotel. Thirty five years later it remains the first and only Japanese-owned hotel and has become an integral part of one of Manhattan’s historic neighborhoods, Murray Hill.  Located on fashionable Park Avenue at 38^th Street, the 18-story hotel towers over some of New York City’s most magnificent turn-of-the-century dwellings, offering spectacular views of some of city landmarks. The hotel features 149 guestrooms, including 17 contemporary suites and a one-of-a-kind Japanese Tatami Suite.  The Kitano New York is home to the critically acclaimed Michelin-rated Hakubai restaurant where traditional Kaiseki delicacies are served. The Kitano New York is also home to live Jazz music featuring live performances by legendary Jazz musicians who descend upon the hotel’s bar lounge weekly to perform classic and contemporary Jazz music.  The Kitano New York is a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts, a consortium of deluxe hotels worldwide.  For more information, contact The Kitano New York at 212-885-7000, 1-800-548-2666 or log onto www.kitano.com.