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Time Out
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This New York steakhouse was named one of the World's Most Beautiful Restaurants
Of course, we want our dinner to taste good—but it doesn't hurt when it looks good, too. And the lovely venues featured on Prix Versailles' 2025 list of the World's Most Beautiful Restaurants, including a certain stunning New York steakhouse, are definitely a feast for the eyes. As it recently had done with picturesque hotel properties, the Prix Versailles —a series of international awards given annually in the field of architecture—released its list of the world's most visually stunning dining rooms on June 16, recently opened spots that "are evidence of the dominant aesthetic and cultural dynamics around the world," per organizers. And while much of the list is devoted to gorgeous eateries in far-flung locales (like Blackswan in Beijing, China; Bouchon Carême in Helsinki, Finland; Gerbou in Dubai, UAE; and Coro in Orvieto, Italy), one of this year's picks is delightfully closer to home: New York's own Beefbar. Founded by Riccardo Giraudi, with locations in Cannes, Mykonos, London and Hong Kong, the Monte Carlo-born meat concept took over the former Nobu space in spring 2024, bringing its prime cuts and plush setting to Tribeca. "The new location's décor, designed by the Monaco-based firm Humbert & Poyet, is a perfect reflection of New York: a melting pot of influences from which novel expressions emanate, that are as original as they are disconcerting," praises the Prix Versailles. The opulent dining room features tall arched windows, antique mirrors, velvet bench seats and bronze-alabaster sconces. Framed with fluted red and white marble, both the grand kitchen and the meat display cabinet are in view from the seating area, giving you a peek at all of the glorious meat sweats to come. Calling Beefbar's good looks as "oh-so-American yet rooted in Europe," the design-loving list pointed to the interior's "lovely variety of textiles and materials, an abundance that was inspired by a kaleidoscopic vision of history: from a refined version of the historic motif in the Versailles parquet floor to a recollection of the industrial heritage of this part of Manhattan, and from garnet marble cladding to terrazzo flooring." Beefbar was joined on the list by only one other American dining room: Japón at The Setai in Miami Beach, Florida. You can check out the rest of the global list below. The World's Most Beautiful Restaurants of 2025, per the Prix Versailles Gerbou - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Smoked Room - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Blackswan - Beijing, China Ōrtensia - Shanghai, China Lobster Club - Palma de Mallorca, Spain Bouchon Carême - Helsinki, Finland Ladurée Rue Royale - Paris, France Ducasse Baccarat - Paris, France Julie's - London, United Kingdom Shell - Nusa Penida, Indonesia Coro - Orvieto, Italy Seven Island - Busan, Republic of Korea Kimyona - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Another Smith - Tha Sai Luat, Thailand Beefbar - New York, United States Japón - Miami Beach, United States
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Lando Norris takes pleasure in Charles Leclerc pain after Monaco record smashed
Charles Leclerc thought for a moment that he had secured pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix, only for Lando Norris to produce a record-breaking lap to deny him Lando Norris said it was "that little bit sweeter" to deny home hero Charles Leclerc pole with a record-breaking lap at the Monaco Grand Prix. Norris needed the fastest lap ever around the Monte Carlo circuit to thwart the Ferrari man who had dominated all three practice sessions. But that was exactly what the Brit produced, banishing his qualifying demons to secure a first pole since the opening weekend in Melbourne more than two months ago. "It's been a long time coming, so I feel good," smiled the McLaren racer. "I don't think you realize how good this feels, for quite a few struggles over the last few months. Especially here in Monaco, it's a beautiful place, the hardest track probably to do it and up against the hometown hero as well. "I'm very proud of the whole team, we've been working a lot this week and actually over the last few months to get to a day like today, so I'm very pleased. To do it here in Monaco is extra special and to do it ahead of Charles is that little bit sweeter." Sign up to our free weekly F1 newsletter, Pit Lane Chronicle, by entering your email address below so that every new edition lands straight in your inbox! Monte Carlo-born Leclerc won in his hometown for the first time last year and is eyeing back-to-back successes on Sunday. He thought he had done enough with his final flying lap to secure the best possible starting place – as did the locals who roared their approval as he shot to the top of the times. But Norris was still a threat and his 1:09.954 effort made him the first man ever to need less than 70 seconds to complete a full lap of this historic circuit. Leclerc swore repeatedly over the radio when told he had been pipped to pole and the disappointment on his face was obvious as he reflected on what might have been. He said: "At the end of the day, this was the best we could do. I think the lap was really good. I'm just obviously very frustrated. We know that we don't quite have the car to go for wins this year, but this weekend the car felt good. Starting second here... it's going to be tricky to take first place." All drivers are required to make two pit stops today – a rule brought in by F1 bosses to liven up a race which has become mostly a dull procession in recent years. Norris laughed as he admitted he wished that wasn't the case after taking pole but, beyond that, was unwilling to make any predictions for the race. He said: "I've absolutely no idea and, at the minute, I don't care. I'm going to enjoy today, having worked hard for today." While McLaren and Ferrari shone, it was a miserable day for Mercedes who saw 18-year-old rookie Kimi Antonelli crash out and George Russell suffer a power failure. They will start 14th and 15th and boss Toto Wolff labelled the day "abysmal" for his team. London-born Thai Alex Albon made the top 10 for Williams but Oliver Bearman will start last in his Haas due to a 10-place grid penalty confirmed on Friday.
