The Restaurant Flashcards
What does “Ai Fiori” mean?
“Among the Flowers” in Italian
Who created Ai Fiori?
Chef Michael White and Ahmass Fakahany
What is the culinary focus?
Cuisine from the Italian and French Riviera
The French Riviera is the eastern section of the South of France. Its westernmost edge is usually the glamorous village of St. Tropez, but others might move that 45 miles west to the town of Toulon. The easternmost village is Menton, right on the edge of the Italian border. Monaco, a sovereign city-state, is part of the French Riviera.
The Italian Riviera is another name for the region of Liguria, Italy’s crescent-shaped Mediterranean coast. It stretches from the border with France to the provincial border of Tuscany, and includes the famous Cinque Terre as well as celebrity-approved Portofino.
Describe the art in the 50’s
Aurum Series by Michael Wissing
He is one of Germany’s most skilled still life photographers. Worked as a studio director for the exclusive porcelain maker Villeroy und Bosch.
Describe the art in the lounge
Peonies by Thomas Darnell
A native of San Antonio, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in fine arts. He was drawn to painting after the death of his first wife. He moved to Paris in 1991 and to the South of France in 1996.
Describe the art in the stairwell
“Falling White” by Santiago Villanueva
Building Developer
Bizzi & Partners Development
The Langham Place
60 stories
157 suites
57 apartment suites
3 penthouses
60% of rooms are over 700 sqft.
Each guest is assigned a personal assistant for their stay.
Chuan Spa is open daily 7am-9pm
Auriga Fitness Center is over 3000sqft and open 24/7
There is a2799sqft event space on the third floor capable of hosting up to 300 people
Architect
Gwathmey Siegel & Associates
A New York based 45 person firm who have recieved the AIA highest honor of Firm Award for excellence. The crown-like top facade is designed to respond to the Empire State Building.
Restaurant Design
Francisco Jove of DAS Concepts
DAS is a young firm with a long pedigree in hospitality design. Offices in New York and Long Beach, CA.
What marble do we use?
Calacatta from Carrara, Italy (NW of Florence)
Michaelangelo was one of the first to use this type of marble in the modern era.
What is the bar made out of?
Paonanetto Marble sourced from Italy
Describe the floor tiles.
Thassos Marble
sourced from Thasos, Greece for its perfect pure-white crystalline structure.
What are the wooden surfaces made of?
Fumed bright oak sourced from America
Who created the furniture?
Cassina
A preeminent design leader and manufacturer of original contemporary furniture since 1927. The only licensed producers of Corbusier furniture.
