⎯ Projects ⎯
I have created F&B experiences in many settings - each unique, but developed with the same thoughtfulness and rigor. Here are some example projects that I loved bringing to life.
∟ Marcel
French fine dining ⎯ Upper East Side
The Beginning: Sotheby’s partnered with Roman and Williams to create a restaurant within the landmark Breuer building that honored the architecture and cultural significance of the space, while introducing a distinctly contemporary dining experience to the Upper East Side.
The Middle: Marcel was conceived as more than a restaurant; it was conceived as a living dialogue between dining, art, and design. Realizing that vision required deep coordination across artisans and makers of every kind, alongside thoughtful planning for the operational realities of a space designed for continual transformation.
The Result: Marcel opened in April 2026 to immediate acclaim for its cuisine, interiors, and Sotheby’s-curated art program, establishing itself as one of New York’s most distinctive new dining destinations.
∟ Levant
Upscale Mediterranean ⎯ San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Beginning: On its journey to join the Marriott Autograph Collection, The Condado Collection embarked on a series of renovations on its historic property, La Concha Resort. An important part of this work was restoring the iconic restaurant space housed in an upside-down clamshell built in 1958 and designed by Italian Architect Mario Salvatori.
The Middle: We concepted a pan-Mediterranean dining experience with a bespoke decanting station featuring the largest wine by the glass program in Puerto Rico. Partnering with Celano Design Studio, we threaded the needle of refreshing the space while accentuating its original magnificence.
The Result: Levant opened with a joyous celebration of reintroducing this beloved landmark to Condado, and ushering in a new era for one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic dining rooms.
∟ Lions Den
Italian supper club ⎯ Uptown Dallas
The Beginning: En route to joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Brookfield undertook the renovation and repositioning of the historic Stoneleigh Hotel, refreshing the property while honoring its rich history and unmistakable character.
The Middle: Brookfield engaged BBianco Hospitality to reimagine the hotel’s food and beverage venues as destination experiences rooted in the Stoneleigh’s storied past, while ushering in a distinctly new era. The vision for Lion’s Den was a contemporary supper club inspired by the effortless glamour, intrigue, and conviviality of another time, with an undercurrent of playful mischief beneath the polish.
The Result: Lions Den, a revival venue from the Stoneleigh’s earlier days, was reintroduced with cuisine from Michelin-starred chef, Michael White, and richly layered, maximalist interiors by Fettle Studio, quickly establishing itself as one of Dallas’s most buzzed-about new dining destinations.
∟ Bar Leonessa
Café by day, cocktail bar by night ⎯ Uptown Dallas
The Beginning: As part of the Stoneleigh’s repositioning, Brookfield sought a concept that could serve hotel guests as their living room by day, and a destination in its own right at night.
The Middle: Inspired by the glamour and social energy of the Stoneleigh’s heyday, we conceived Bar Leonessa as a bright European-feeling café by day, and a sultry cocktail bar by night, centered on an extensive bespoke cocktail offering, and a mood that hints at mystery, intrigue, and chance encounters .
The Result: Upon opening, Bar Leonessa established itself as a one-of-a-kind cocktail destination in Dallas, earning early praise from Travel + Leisure, which described the venue and sister restaurant Lions Den as “buzzy.”
∟ Platform by the James Beard Foundation & Market 57
Event venue and food hall ⎯ Hudson River Park
The Beginning: The James Beard Foundation was considering a development project for a new event space, and collaborating on the curation of a food hall, in which they would operate a kiosk.
The Middle: We created a business case to present to the board of trustees. Upon approval we were off to the races. We created programming for both spaces; selected food hall vendors; developed the kitchen design and interiors; and managed the critical path.
The Result: Both located at Pier 57, Market 57 is open to the public with 16 incredible vendors - including Good to Go by JBF, and Platform by the James Beard Foundation is up and running with a variety of engaging events at different price points to share the Foundation’s Good Food For Good mission through experiential programming.
∟ Santi
Italian fine dining ⎯ Midtown Manhattan
The Beginning: Tishman Speyer tapped BBianco Hospitality and Chef Michael White to bring an elevated Italian restaurant to a high-profile building in their portfolio.
The Middle: We developed a concept inspired by Chef Michael’s culinary and life journey from his career start in Chicago, to his years spent cooking in Italy, to his time as the “pasta king” of New York. Given the very personal narrative, we created a residential inspired design to support the feeling of welcoming guests into Michael’s home.
The Result: Santi opened with beautiful Michaelis Boyd-designed interiors to much buzz and fanfare. The pasta king has returned.
∟ Vaucluse
French fine dining ⎯ Upper East Side
The Beginning: The Altamarea Group was pursuing a storied Upper East Side location for a new French fine dining concept.
The Middle: The location had union issues, code challenges, and a very particular co-op board. We overcame those hurdles and set out to gut renovate the 10,000 sq. ft. Park Avenue space, and create a concept inspired by the south of France and equally suited to long lunches, celebratory dinners, and people-watching at the bar.
The Result: Vaucluse came to life with Meyer Davis designed interiors including two beautiful dining rooms, an enchanting bar / lounge, and two perfectly appointed private dining rooms.