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Forbes
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Le Jardinier New York Pairs Food With Fashion At Seasonal Market Event
A selection of pastries from award-winning Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone Earlier this week Le Jardinier in Midtown Manhattan hosted the second iteration of Le Marché de Printemps du Jardinier. The two-day fair brought together notable designers, cultural icons, and special programming from L'Alliance New York, all of it backdropped by complimentary canapé and cocktails from the restaurant's executive chef Andrew Ayala--along with an artful display of desserts from award-winning pastry chef Salvatore Martone. Meanwhile, non-drinkers were treated to fresh pours of Bero, the new N/A beer brand owned by actor Tom Holland. And a portion of proceeds from the event helped support Amber Waves, a nonprofit farm in Amagansett on Long Island. The French fine-dining institution, which exists as part of the Bastion Collection, initially launched the concept of its seasonal market last autumn with a stated mission of combining hospitality, design and storytelling. This time around, there was a common theme amongst featured participants; a special focus on female-founded brands. Key amongst them were the following: The designers and founders remained on-site for the duration of the event. Guests were invited to connect directly with the creators, while shopping their collections. Given the sustained success of the concept, Bastion Collection owner Daria Daniel plans to continue the series in New York, while expanding it to other Le Jardinier locations in Miami, Houston and Geneva, Switzerland. We caught up with Daniel, upon the conclusion of Le Marché, to see what inspires her and to learn more about else she has in store for her international fine-dining brand. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. The Bastion Collection Proprietor Daria Daniel Daria Daniel: 'We've always looked for ways to expand the definition of hospitality. The idea began as a way to create something more expansive than a traditional dining experience. We wanted to create a hospitality setting that differed from what is typically offered. That is, we wanted to offer a distinguished & jovial marketplace featuring a variety of brands, but within the context of really exceptional food.' DD: 'Le Marché is intentionally designed to go far beyond a standard retail pop-up and pairing fine hospitality with fun brand discovery in a lightened atmosphere. That felt new and interesting to us.' DD: 'Connecting female founders with each other was another important thought for us. Often, there are hybridities or collaborations that arise that no one would've contemplated beforehand, and they naturally unravel when founders share the same space for a few days. We love the spontaneity and authenticity in that, and then seeing how those relationships develop over time, and what projects they inspire. That was essential from the start. This season's lineup showcased founders who are not only incredibly talented, but who also represent the next generation of thoughtful, independent business leaders across fashion, design, and wellness. But it was also vital that this wasn't perceived as a women-for-women event. We wanted it to be an everyone-for-everyone event. Making sure the room is filled with an eclectic audience, that everyone in your life comes out to support, is incredibly meaningful and has a bigger, reverberating impact.' DD: 'Community is a big one for us. We want to create exceptional hospitality, but we want it to be alive and fun and bustling with community. Dining at establishments that offer a certain level of culinary can often be rigid and isolating; how do you break down those walls? How do you bring a sense of togetherness and lightness back? In a lovely and full circle way--because many of our Bastion chefs were trained under his tutelage-- quite similar to what Joel Robuchon wanted to do when he first introduced his bar-seating concept in 2000. At the time, he wanted to do away with the rigidity fine-dining had come to signify. He brought people together around the counter. Well, in many ways, this is our 2025 humble attempt at that rationale. How do you maintain the culinary quality but forge fun and meaningful community experiences at the same time?' DD: 'Sustainability is a core value at The Bastion Collection. Many of the featured brands are built around conscious production. That same ethos drives our culinary approach, where we prioritize local sourcing and low-waste practices. For example, Mon Coeur, our featured children's clothing line, uses sustainable materials spun from reclaimed organic cotton fiber; their slogan: 'kinder clothing for earth-loving kids.' Espelma, our featured candle company, is made from a healthy wax blend that contains no paraffin, and is reusable - their slogan: 'reusable luxury.' I know both of those brands started with the founders' children in mind… To create products that felt good, but also felt mindful. That's lovely & real & so relatable. Our partner Amber Waves Farm, a non profit teaching farm in Amagansett also provides educational opportunities for a younger generation. There are shared ethics in some of the brands we bring together, and we think that's pivotal.' Guests browse with creators at the spring 2025 Le Marché de Printemps du Jardinier DD: 'We hope guests take away that fine-dining and refined hospitality doesn't have to be stiff or intimidating. In a different package, such as this colorful marketplace, it can be inviting and fun and foster community and connection in an affecting way. We also want to foster a sense of connection. Whether it was discovering a new designer, engaging with a founder, or tasting something unexpected and beautiful—we hope guests left feeling creatively and culturally inspired, and more connected to the people and stories behind what they experienced.' DD: "We're continuing to expand the concept—both here in New York and at our Le Jardinier locations in Miami, Houston and Geneva—with future markets shaped by seasonality and place. We're also considering how this pop-up might be a blueprint for a more permanent exploration between hospitality and new luxury brands. How can you create spaces that are a part of people's daily lives, that deliver a certain level of ingredient quality and culinary execution, but that also foster a warm and cool atmosphere to hang out for hours, to support friends' businesses, to forge ties in local communities. At Bastion, we believe in-person, cultural connection, live experiences, community spaces will stand the test of time, and we're now figuring out how to infuse the best of culinary into that, in an attainable, quotidian way." Daria Daniel (right) poses with guests at Le Marché
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Where To Eat On Mother's Day In New York City
L'Orange dessert at Le Jardinier in New York City Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11. Treat mom to a great meal this Mother's Day, with special menus and celebrations at top New York City restaurants. Before you wait for her to make plans, know she may very much appreciate someone else taking the lead for once. New research from restaurant reservation platform OpenTable reveals 39% of moms have had to book their own celebratory meal, and 44% say that having someone else take the lead on decisions makes Mother's Day the most special. Make it special by securing these seats: Le Jardinier is celebrating Mother's Day with a three- or four-course prix fixe menu of luxury seasonal ingredients. Dishes will include burrata with heirloom tomatoes and stone fruit, Maine scallops with green chickpeas in a delicate kaffir lime essence, and Australian lamb loin served with spiced carrot mousse and snap peas. Finish with artful desserts by Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone, including a strawberry chantilly rose with pistachio sable and a silky white chocolate sabayon with salted caramel. Chef Jiho Kim's new West Village restaurant will serve a special 5-course brunch ($150) for Mother's Day. Dishes include chawanmushi pomme paillason with smoked trout roe and hybrid caviar; kampachi with rhubarb hibiscus dongchimi, radish, and avocado; Norwegian King Crab with kani miso kosihikari, onsen egg, pickled ramp; American wagyu with hanger red prawn, gem lettuce, and sichuan pepper au poivre sauce; or steelhead trout with pomme puree, chrysanthemum, and brown butter. Guests will end the meal with Jiho's signature almond banana bread pudding with butterbeer ice cream. Head to the Upper West Side or Midtown for The Consulate's Mother's Day brunch. Moms will be greeted with a mimosa or bellini as while perusing the menu with starters like tuna tartare with avocado and yuzu ponzu, or kong Island Sound oysters with a passion fruit mignonette. For the main course, dishes include a lobster roll served with French fries, lobster benedict with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, or the Consulate Omelette filled with caramelized onions, Boursin cheese, and chives. For dessert, dih into a cast iron chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla bean gelato. This Greek restaurant in Midtown East will offer a three-course prix fixe menu for $65, Begin with Greek Salad with tomato butter, fluke crudo with ouzo Meyer lemon purée, or seared tuna salad with grapes and hazelnuts, or octopus with caramelized onions and Santorini fava ($8 supplement). For the main course, selec dishes like the whole grilled Lavraki with ladolemono and capers, lemonato chicken with grape leaf salsa verde, a spring risotto with asparagus, or lobster topped squid ink linguine. Finish with a sweet treat, such as Greek yogurt with thyme honey and pecans, hand-rolled Saragli baklava, or a rich blonde chocolate mousse with raspberry glaze. Located inside the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (admission required), this cafe is a beautiful way to give mom her windows provide sweeping views of the garden's lush landscape and the restaurant will offer a special three-course prix fixe menu showcasing vibrant spring ingredients for Mother's Day. The first course includes a choice of goat cheese bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, shaved broccoli and frisée salad, or stuffed mushrooms with asparagus and pecorino. For a main course, select from. wild mushroom risotto, spiced lamb flatbread, or braised PEI mussels and frites. Dessert is a strawberry rhubarb sundae with vegan vanilla gelato, honey cake, or flourless chocolate cake. A kid's menu is available as well. Curated by Jean-Georges at The Mark Restaurant, a $218 prixe fix is a great elevated option for mom. Brunch begins with a spring pea fritter amuse bouche, followed by a choice of appetizers including Petrossian Caviar with smoked egg yolk and crispy potato cake or yellowfin tuna tartare with sunflower seed hummus, lime, chili, and lotus chips, among others. Entrées include Maine lobster tartine with snow peas and fenugreek-lemongrass broth, artichoke tagine with kumquat, mint couscous, and persian cucumber, crispy steamed Faroe Island salmon with herbal lime infusion and anise hyssop, and more. The meal concludes with a selection of desserts including warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, and puff pastry rhubarb tart with marzipan ice cream. Grilled lamb chops at The Mark This Mother's Day, Aqua New York is hosting a weekend-long special just for Mom. From Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11, the restaurant will offer a special $98 tasting menu featuring a selection of newly introduced dishes created just for the occasion. Dishes include golden eye snapper sushi and sashimi, duck breast with duck teriyaki sauce and bok choy, caprino cappellacci with rainbow beets and hazelnut cream, and more. This Mother's Day, give Mom a taste of Japan—no passport required. For one night only, Sake No Hana will open its doors on a Sunday. Executive Chefs Jason Hall and Yoshi Kojima have created a Mother's Day dinner experience featuring an omakase platter with a variety of sushi, rolls, and chef-selected nigiri and temaki. Dessert specials will include a delicate strawberry crepe cake layered with vanilla cream and Japanese strawberries. To complement the meal, Sake Sommelier Michael Wyant will curate a premium sake selection, available by the half glass, carafe, or bottle—selected for toasting to the incredible women being honored. Treat mom to a Nordic lunch at the two Michelin-starred Aquavit. This three-course meal ($165 per person) features a selection of herrings and cold seafood preparations for the first course. matjes herring, cold poached salmon, and cheese danish are among the offerings. Löjrom (aka kalix caviar or vendace roe), and Osetra Caviar can be added for an additional charge. A choice of grilled Wagyu strip loin (seared marble potatoes, bearnaise sauce) or poached cod (green asparagus, turnip, arugula) make up the second course. Dessert is Pannkakstårta (Swedish pancakes) with huckleberry, raspberry and vanilla. Head to a special performance in anticipation of Mamma Mia! The Musical returning to Broadway this summer. The show at The Iridium (1650 Broadway, right underneath the diner) will feature live ABBA performances from Ellen's Stardust Diner's world-famous singing waitstaff a two hours of brunch, featuring your choice of an entrée and bottomless mimosas. The brunch menu includes themed dishes such as Gimme Gimme Chicken & Waffles, Voulez Vous Vegan Parfait, Super Trouper Short Stack, among others. Themed cocktails include Our Last Summer Sangria, Mamma Mia Mimosa, Lay All Your Love On Me Bellini, and Take a Chance on Me Bloody Mary.
