The St. Regis New York

Classic elegance and an expert, caring staff form a match made in heaven for meetings at The St. Regis New York. Recently refurbished by the designers of Sills Huniford, the timeless luxury of silk wall coverings, elaborate moldings, antiques, and custom furnishings joins impeccable service and the latest in twenty-first century technology.

Col. John Jacob Astor IV founded the hotel at the heart of Manhattan in 1904, and personalized attention to guests’ needs and wishes still reaches some of the highest levels in New York. Discreet English-style butlers, for instance, attend the 164 guest rooms and 65 suites around the clock. The profound quality and character of such landmark hospitality does not happen overnight.

The hotel welcomes business groups to 15 upscale meeting rooms, a total of 15,000 square feet of event space. The most famous venue, the 4,300-square-foot-St. Regis Roof Ballroom, often entertains the New York social elite with spectacular views of their city from the twentieth floor. Its vaulted, cloud-dappled ceiling and gilded chandeliers lend an ethereal magic to corporate affairs.

After business sessions, group members can recharge at the Remède Spa or complimentary fitness center, dine on international fare at the Astor Court, or savor exquisite French cuisine at Alain Ducasse’s new Adour restaurant—a brand-new recipient of two Michelin stars. They can also enjoy a nightcap at the newly restored King Cole bar, where the merry old soul himself features prominently in a priceless and freshly restored Maxfield Parrish mural. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Oct 12, 2009 by Elite News Team
Subscribe - RSS Feed NEW YORK - October 5, 2009 - St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today celebrates the 75th anniversary of the iconic Bloody Mary with a series of initiatives and special offerings available at St. Regis hotels and resorts around the world.

Invented in the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis landmark hotel in New York, the "Red Snapper," or Bloody Mary as it has come to be known, has been imitated and adapted endlessly by others throughout the years, but the original St. Regis recipe still stands as one of the most beloved cocktails ever created. To further underscore the celebration, New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has issued an official proclamation, naming today, October 5th Bloody Mary Day in New York and Starwood CEO, Frits van Paasschen, will ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange to end the work day and kick off the anniversary in true St. Regis fashion.

The Bloody Mary has been a part of St. Regis history since 1934 when bartender Fernand Petiot introduced the "Red Snapper," which would later be renamed the Bloody Mary, at the King Cole Bar in The St. Regis New York. The famed cocktail was created when Serge Obolensky, a well known man about town whose penchant for vodka was in keeping with his aristocratic Russian background, asked Petiot to make the vodka cocktail he had in Paris. The formula was spiced up with salt, pepper, lemon and Worcestershire Sauce, but since "Bloody Mary" was deemed too vulgar for the hotel's elegant King Cole Bar, it was rechristened the "Red Snapper." While the name may not have caught on, the spicy drink most certainly did, and over the years it has become the signature cocktail of the St. Regis brand.

Honoring the regional influences of St. Regis destinations worldwide, the brand has created a special World Collection Bloody Mary menu that combines local flavors with Mr. Petiot's original recipe. In addition to serving the traditional Bloody Mary cocktail, each of St. Regis' 18 properties offer guests a unique version of the Bloody Mary using locally inspired ingredients such as:

* The St. Regis Beijing's 'Great Wall' replaces vodka with Tsingtao beer and adds freshly squeezed lime juice to the traditional St. Regis Bloody Mary blend.
* The St. Regis Houston's 'Harry's Texas' combines fresh tomato and lemon juice with tequila and a mix of Texas inspired spices
* The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort's 'The Mardavall Pepper Snapper' uses Fleur de Sel salt from Ses Salines, Gin, fresh tomato juice and a combination of Mediterranean spices
* The St. Regis Aspen's 'Sunset Snapper' combines green, yellow and red tomato juice with vodka to emulate Colorado's stunning sunsets
* The St. Regis Bora Bora's 'Bora Mary' combines fresh watermelon or strawberry juice, vodka and lime with St. Regis' traditional Bloody Mary mix to create a refreshing St. Regis inspired exotic cocktail

St. Regis properties worldwide have created new and unique offerings to honor the Bloody Mary's significant milestone including:

* The St. Regis New York and St. Regis Washington D.C. have partnered with a host of noteworthy chefs and restaurants including, Adour Charlie Palmer, WD-50, '21' Club, Landmarc, The Palm, Dovetail, The Spotted Pig, Freemans, Spike Mendelsohn, Art Smith, Todd Gray of Equinox, Vermilion, Acadiana, Back Forty and Blue Smoke who will lend their own personal Bloody Mary recipes to be included on a special anniversary menu available through the month of October in the King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York and The Bar at The St. Regis Washington D.C.

* Reaching beyond the traditional cocktail interpretation, the executive chef at The St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome has created an innovative epicurean Bloody Mary menu featuring spicy tomato and vodka inspired fare such as ravioli filled with lemon and vodka infused ricotta cheese served over a tomato fondue.

* Guests at The St. Regis Bali are invited to experience an energizing Bloody Mary spa menu including a skin purifying Vodka Tomato Clay Wrap followed by an invigorating Tomato Vermouth and Mineral Salt bath Posted May 5, 2009 by Sandra M
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Subscribe - RSS Feed David Rockwell Designs a New Sanctuary of Culinary Escapism to Debut in January 2008
NEW YORK, N.Y." St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced a partnership with internationally acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse to open Adour Alain Ducasse at The St. Regis New York, a new signature restaurant at the St. Regis legendary flagship property. Adour will open in January 2008 and will offer an innovative dining experience encompassing a fresh and modern interpretation of Alain Ducasses signature cuisine. Designed by the New York-based architecture firm Rockwell Group, the restaurant will feature a unique interactive wine bar, a private dining room and an attentive level of service that will delight both new and experienced gourmands and oenophiles alike.

My ambition for The St. Regis in New York is to create a resolutely unique approach to wine and food. The goal will always be to create an unforgettable culinary moment, stated Alain Ducasse. I am so delighted to be back in New York and devote my passion for the art of good eating and good living in this stimulating city.

We are thrilled to welcome Chef Ducasse to The St. Regis Hotel, New York. Our guests are connoisseurs and we love the artistic approach Chef Ducasse takes in both food and wine, said Ross Klein, President of Starwoods Luxury Brands Group. This space at The St. Regis has a fantastic heritage and our unique collaboration with Chef Ducasse and world-renowned architect David Rockwell marks the beginning of another chapter in this beloved hotels storied history.

Adour is named after the river in southwest France near where Alain Ducasse was born, and where he had his first culinary inspirations. At Adour, Alain Ducasse and Executive Chef Tony Esnault draw upon their combined vast experience and talent to reinterpret traditional cooking techniques with local ingredients to celebrate a cuisine in constant evolution. Masterfully utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients, Adours menu will feature an elegant cuisine, rich textures and new flavors complemented by a vast and diverse wine collection. An integral part of the wine experience will be the private wine vaults which will be located within the private dining room. The temperature-controlled vaults are available for purchase and will offer guests an ideal way to store their very own wine collection.

Alain Ducasse is one of the worlds most decorated chefs and the only chef in the world to have operated three signature restaurants each honored with three Michelin stars. His exceptional range as a chef is clearly displayed in the wide variety of his restaurants " from the classic Parisian restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athene to the inventive Beige in Tokyo to the sleek Mix in Las Vegas. Chef Ducasse has developed incomparable expertise over the past 30 years in the art of good living and eating, evidenced by his receipt of the worlds most prestigious culinary awards.

Designed by renowned architect David Rockwell and the talented Rockwell Group, Adour is set in a landscape of hues reminiscent of burgundy and chardonnay with rich textures to create a lush, warm environment. The wine-inspired dcor offers a beautiful juxtaposition to the design found in Astor Court and the King Cole Bar; Rockwell has created a modern and innovative interior that evokes the St. Regis signatures of elegance and luxury. Rockwell will oversee the impressive redesign of the space, formerly occupied by Lespinasse. Alain Ducasses curiosity and interest in new technology is reflected in Adours chic and modern design. The contemporary design will feature a main dining room which seats 72, a private dining room which can seat up to 12, an intimate lounge space and a 4-seat interactive wine bar. This state-of-the-art technology will offer a modern approach to the restaurants design, where guests can access information on each wine from the wine list to learn more about its varietal, origin, flavors and character through suggested tasting notes projected onto the surface of the bar. This ensures that each guest can choose a wine that is perfectly suited to their tastes. At the same time, Adour will continue to embrace The St. Regis legacy of unsurpassed luxury and trademark sophistication.

The St. Regis Hotel, New York, originally founded by John Jacob Astor over a century ago, is revered as one of the finest addresses in the world. The majestic Beaux Arts exterior, elegant public spaces, exquisitely designed guest rooms and suites and unparalleled, bespoke service have preserved its legendary status for more than 100 years. The hotels guestrooms and suites have recently undergone a magnificent redesign by world-renowned interior designers Sills Huniford and the famed King Cole Bar just returned to the hotel after a six month, $100,000 restoration. Ideally located in the heart of Manhattan at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, The St. Regis Hotel, New York has received a myriad of awards and accolades over the years from various publications including Institutional Investor, Travel + Leisure, Harpers Hideaway and Conde Nast Traveler, and was most recently named the number one hotel in New York in Travel + Leisures Worlds Best. The opening of Adour further underscores the hotels reputation for commitment to creating extraordinary experiences for guests.

About Groupe Alain Ducasse " www.alain-ducasse.com
Groupe Alain Ducasse devotes itself with passion to culinary pleasures and the art of hospitality in order to exceed the expectations of its international clientele. The Group keeps on developing new ideas and ensuring they are successfully put into practice. This constant search for excellence relies on the particular talents of the men and women of the Group, on the utmost quality of its products and on a complete knowledge of modern technologies. At the head and heart of his Group, Alain Ducasse is both a chef-creator and a strict entrepreneur. As a creator, he insists on offering a cuisine that is just right while as an entrepreneur, he is the driving inspiration behind his ventures, shares his in-depth knowledge and a unique vision of the food service and hospitality industry.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts includes the most celebrated properties in the world. Founded by John Jacob Astor with the landmark St. Regis Hotel, New York over a century ago, the company will unveil highly anticipated St. Regis properties in Punta Mita, Mexico (2007), Mallorca (2007), Singapore (2007), Anguilla (2008), Bali (2008), Costa Rica (2008), Mexico City (2008), Atlanta (2009), Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico (2009), Bangkok (2009), Deer Valley (2009), Bal Harbour, FL (2010), Lhasa (2010), Macao (2010), Baha Mar, The Bahamas (2011), Jakarta (2011), Osaka (2011), and Tianjin, China (2011) that will further enhance the brands legacy. Personalized service and amenities, enviable locations and luxuriously localized design are recognized worldwide as hallmarks of the St. Regis experience. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com.

About Rockwell Group
Founded more than 20 years ago by David Rockwell, Rockwell Group is an award winning, cross-disciplinary 220-person architecture and design practice based in New York. Rockwell Group specializes in hospitality, culture, theater, film and product design. Commissions include the JetBlue Airways terminal at John F. Kennedy Airport; the Elinor Bunin-Munroe Film Center at Lincoln Center;
a lobby and restaurant renovation at the Four Seasons in Washington, DC; Chambers hotel and Town restaurant (New York); W New York and W Union Square; the Kodak Theatre, home of the Academy Awards ceremony (Los Angeles); the Broadway musicals Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Legally Blonde; Sobella at Project City Center (Las Vegas); and numerous restaurants around the globe including Nobu Fifty Seven, Country, Bar American, Caf Gray in New York; Nobu (Hong Kong, Dallas, Dubai), Xen in Tokyos Roppongi Hills, and Gordon Ramsays Maze (London). His monograph, Pleasure: The Architecture and Design of Rockwell Group, was published by Universe, a division of Rizzoli Books in 2002. Spectacle, a book with Bruce Mau, was published by Phaidon Press in October 2006.

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