Tigre, a Chalet, & Donuts for Floyd
So much great news on today's Strong Buzz!
Good morning! I’ve got so much great news for you this Wednesday, my friends. Hope you enjoy!
Tigre
The folks from Premiere Enterprises—the amazing team behind the award-winning oyster and cocktail bar Maison Premiere in Williamsburg have opened Tigre, a stunning new cocktail-only lounge on the Lower East Side [105 Rivington Street, New York].
I had a chance to check it out last night and was enchanted by the entire experience. You’ll find it behind a heavily graffitied-door guarded by a handsome sweetheart named Monroe. With Monroe, you will wait for Kendra, the beautiful maitre 'd, who was in a killer ‘20s flapper dress last night. She’ll personally whisk you inside to a space that is all kinds of magnificent—smooth and sexy like a Halston gown shimmering like liquid gold at midnight.
Designed by architect and design firm Studio Tre, co-founded by Roman and Williams alum Whitley Esteban and Ernesto Gloria, Tigre is a vibe, with a hall of golden mirrors leading to a main room with walls washed in gold ultrasuede (a throwback to Halston) and plush jacquard velvet banquettes with tiger embroidery. An eight-person horseshoe-shaped bar is the focal point, with a “champagne island” in the middle of the bar backlit by a custom geometric chandelier. You’ll feel gorgeous just by sitting there. You need do nothing else.
Tigre co-founders Joshua Boissy and Krystof Zizka have again teamed up with William Elliott, long-time Bar Director of Maison Premiere, who heads up a cocktail program that, like the room, leans into insistent luxury.
His menu is vast and is split into six sections. The “Martinis by Ratio” section lets you tailor your martini preferences with precision, with options ranging from 4:1 to 16:1. “Then” features lesser known cocktail of yesteryear, like the Carol Channing, which I loved, made from Framboise, lime, and champagne; “Now” cocktails embrace New Wave flavor profiles, with selections like Cherchez La Femme with chartreuse, coffee, and cacao.
Refreshing cocktails make up the “Coolers,” such as the Agave with Raicilla sourced from Durango, Mexico, with pasilla chile, and Eau with mango and mesquite. “Mists” explore unique, unusual spirits with minimal ingredients so that the spirit is center stage, and are served with crushed ice, paired with tropical fruit, and lengthened with club soda; selections include Prickly Pear with bacanora from Sonora and Honeydew with shochu. Non-alcoholic cocktails include One with salted raspberry and chamomile; and Seven with stewed cherry and coffee. No food for now; Tigre will introduce a food menu at a later date.
Do check it out — and tell Monroe and Kendra that Andrea sent you. I think you will love it. Let me know, please!
The Mark Chalet
There’s nothing better than fondue in winter, shared under a warm cozy Pendelton blanket with some mulled wine, is there? I mean if there is, let me know what.
In the meantime, Jean-Georges is leaning into the chalet vibe this winter at The Mark Hotel where he has opened The Mark Chalet, what he’s calling a “fondue experience by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, bringing the spirit of the Alps to the heart of the Upper East Side.” I’m down with that.
JGV and crew have turned the corner of 77th and Madison Avenue from a center of wealth into a cozy Swiss lodge, complete with wood-paneling and gingham accents. Tuck in and snuggle up for a menu of Alpine-inspired fare: traditional Swiss Fondue, Veal Zurichoise with Spätzle, and Mont Blanc. Have a glass of wine or a a couple of cold-weather cocktails like a Mulled Wine or a Hot Toddie.
The Mark Chalet by Jean-Georges will be open for dinner daily and for lunch on weekends. Book your spot via Resy.
Cardoz Legacy Donuts from Fan-Fan!
If you love Fany Gerson’s Fan-Fan donuts, and you miss Floyd Cardoz as much as the rest of us do, you’ll want to get yourself the CARDOZ LEGACY DIWALI DOUGHNUT BOX ($25)!
@cardozlegacy & @fanfandoughnuts are sharing this masala-spiced doughnut in celebration of Floyd’s wife Barkha Cardoz's upcoming book, WITH LOVE & MASALAS! The four doughnuts feature Cardoz Legacy's signature masalas and (brand new!) Masala Chai, made into sweet deliciousness in doughnut form.
🍩 Garam Masala with Caramelized White Chocolate and Raspberry Dust
🍩 Chaat Masala with Passion Fruit, Citrus Glaze, and Chocolate Masala Drizzle
🍩 Kashmiri Masala with Apple-Quince Caramel
🍩 Masala Chai with Chai Diplomat Cream and Coffee Sugar
Preorder the collection online or get them individually in-store from November 11th-19th where you can also pick up a copy of the new book. A portion of the proceeds from this collab will go to The Floyd Cardoz Scholarship at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration. Learn more at www.CardozLegacy.com/With-Love-And-Masalas.