Dan Howarth is a British design and lifestyle writer, editor, and consultant based in New York City.
Manhattan has no shortage of Italian restaurants, many of which are highly acclaimed for their food and interior design, so standing out in this saturated market requires a distinctive approach from both angles. Having already cracked the code of authentic cuisine and decor with the Michelin-starred Rezdôra in the Flatiron District, chef Stefano Secchi’s latest endeavour, Massara Osteria Campana, aims to up the ante even further.
On the ground floor, diners are offered a full view of the food preparation process, from the roughly textured pizza oven to the 15ft marble counter upon which the plates are artfully finished. The open kitchen is surrounded by dark green tiles and sits below an atrium that brings natural light down from a skylight in the roof, highlighting the chefs at work.Italian materials were installed wherever possible, including limestone for walls, travertine flagstone floors and Carrara marble bar tops.
Upstairs, reached via an olive green stairwell or an elevator, the atmosphere is akin to dining in someone’s home. Brass and bronze lighting fixtures throughout were sourced directly from Italy, while vintage Italian paintings and books that line the walls were bought at auction. More plasterwork across the walls and ceilings contrasts with the green back-bar millwork and coving in the front portion of the building, which overlooks the street through large windows.
John Sharp's namesake studio in Los Angeles tackles garden and landscape design with flair; we connected with him to discuss nature, style, modernist architecture, and more‘Marc Hom: Re-Framed’ has taken over the grounds of the Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, planting Samuel L Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow and more ‘personalities of the world’ into the landscapeDallas Navigator: a guide to the city, from cocktails to cowboy...
Dallas has a booming arts district, the most hotels currently under construction of any city in the US, and cowboy culture in spades: the ‘Big D’ is riding highFolly Mojave is a wilderness escape enveloped by hundreds of square miles of natural scenery and designed by LA-based architect Malek AlqadiCheck into Sandbourne Santa Monica, a new hotel concept moments away from the city’s fabled pier and Venice BeachWith architecture by GBD Architects and interiors by ROAM, the new Ritz-Carlton...
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Explore Estúdio Campana's cave of wonders on view in ShanghaiRosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design.
Read more »
'It just needs to evoke some kind of spark' – artist's touching sculptures feature in Shrewsbury trailThe Shrewsbury Arts Trail presents ‘Memento Mori’ by Halima Cassell this year – the striking pair of solid cast iron sculptures stand in front of Shrewsbury Castle walls, sandwiched between a Second World War field gun and the D-Day commemoration flower bed.
Read more »
Bungling robber targeted wrong man and left behind a big clue for police“This disgusting crime – targeting someone in their own home in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity.'
Read more »
Wonderful way families kept in touch with Pakistan before Whatsapp was invented'Listening to one felt like someone was sitting right next to you and talking to you in your own home'
Read more »
Doctor Who superfan seeking new home for Dalek in exchange for Parkinson's UK donationDavie Kirkwood bought the life-sized Dalek around 26 years ago but is moving home and hopes someone else can now get enjoyment out of it.
Read more »
Andrew Western MP calls to end politician abuse after home attackedThe Stretford and Urmston Labour MP says on social media someone took a sledgehammer to his home.
Read more »