Casa Cruz
A posh London import stirring up plenty of excitement here in New York, Juan Santa Cruz's Casa Cruz has officially landed in a Beaux-Arts townhouse between Park and Madison Avenues. A sister establishment of the star-studded Notting Hill original, the Manhattan outpost spans five floors, with various bars, dining rooms, and even a rooftop terrace, all decked out in Santa Cruz's signature luxe style with a few other high-profile names thrown in. There's artwork by Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, a terrace tent by Johanna Ortiz, and uniforms by Emilia Wickstead. No wonder the Upper East Side newcomer is already a fashion world favorite. The social hub's 66-seat main restaurant embraces influences of coastal Italy and South America, serving up elevated dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Casa Cruz, 36 E 61st St.
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