Back To News/PR Index | | Atlantic Stars Hotels & Cruises Completes $20 Million Top-to Bottom Renovation and Repositioning of NYC’s Park South Hotel | “Our vision was for Park South to be a place where neighbors and travelers could come for surprising and uniquely crafted local experiences,” said Atlantic Stars Hotels & Resorts Managing Director, Tom Glassie. “We noticed the rise of luxury apartment buildings in the surrounding area, and the neighborhood’s burgeoning restaurant scene, and seized the opportunity to create a destination that reflects an authentic New York City feeling.” The
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“In addition to updating the look and feel of the hotel, we’ve enhanced its guest services and programming– fully elevating the Park South to a four-star brand, “said General Manager, José Lema. “The hotel’s staff and Cushman team have been integral to this process, working closely to create a distinct identity for the Park South that centers on culinary experiences.” Designed by ABI Design, the Park South’s Superior and Executive Guest room accommodations were modernized to reflect a chic, yet minimal Art-Deco influence. The color palette embodies tones of rich champagne, warm grays and cream, while textures give a nod to 1930s era glamour with satin and velvet materials. Custom-made dark cherry furniture, bedding and chandeliers were added to each room. All closets were redesigned and bathrooms were upgraded with modern vanities. Additionally, guest corridors were adorned with a photo series called “City Respite,” by photographer Nicole Capobianco, depicting Manhattan’s greatest parks – each floor representing a different park. Other
features and amenities at the hotel include a 400 square-foot-library for
guests to read books and unwind; complimentary on-site fitness center;
complimentary business center; and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet
throughout the hotel.
Food & Beverage Housed inside the new Park South Hotel is an assortment of restaurants by Chef Tim Cushman and wife Nancy Cushman, an Advanced Sake Professional, which include Covina, Covina Café, o ya NYC and Roof at Park South. The beverage program is curated by acclaimed Beverage Director, Ted Kilpatrick, who previously served as bar director at Chef Barbara Lynch’s flagship No. 9 Park in Boston – nominated under his management for “World’s Best Restaurant Bar” in 2012 and 2013 at the Spirited Awards during Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans. Inventive Pastry Chef, Deanie Hickox, leads the dessert portion of the food program. All restaurants are designed by Cass Calder Smith Architects (CCS). “New York is one of the most dynamic food cities in the world, and it is an intense honor to be part of the culinary cityscape and to have opened multiple concepts in the Park South Hotel all under one roof,” said Chef Tim Cushman and Nancy Cushman. “The mission for all of our concepts is to surprise and delight our guests. From the award-winning contemporary Japanese cuisine at o ya and Covina’s inviting bar and coastal Mediterranean wood-fired fare, to the homemade pastries at Covina Café and the cocktails with a spectacular view of the city at Roof at Park South, there is something for everyone. Whether it’s the international business or leisure traveler, or the incredibly loyal neighbors in this exciting and ever-evolving neighborhood, we’re excited to be part of it all.” Covina
The beverage program provides something for everyone with a wine list that highlights smaller producers and lesser known varietals and bottles, all of which serve to introduce guests to styles they know, but growers with whom they may not be familiar. Cocktails are a mix of classic and contemporary offerings like the El Diablo made with a split base of tequila and mezcal, ginger syrup, cassis, lime, and ginger beer as well as the Apple Martinique made with green Jolly Rancher infused rhum agricole and fresh pressed green apple juice. Covina
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Upscale yet relaxed, the space is a balance of old and new elements touting Japanese carpentry, glazed kiln tile, steel, and fabric that contrasts with the exposed brick and concrete. An expansive eating counter made from walnut timber is the main highlight of the space, and the seating consists of a long upholstered banquette, plus four intimate booths built from cedar and walnut concealed behind a simple wood screen. Roof
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Known for Ted Kilpatrick’s signature Margarita and frozen options like the Overproof P?na Colada and Daiquiri Por Mi Amante, the cocktail menu also offers a category of “Crushables” including the Bitter Mai Tai and Whisky Smash, along with classic options such as the Duke’s Martini, which is served with a portion of caviar. New menu offerings this season include Funnel Cakes topped with Blueberry Sugar and Growler Service –a large format drinking style for beer similar to bottle service. Growlers of summertime brews are on tap for large groups, and can be paired with some pizzas. Additionally, the Roof hosts bar pop-ups and residencies, providing a space for some of the most acclaimed cocktail bars from across the country to set up camp. Meetings
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Chef Tim & Nancy Cushman
In the early 80’s, Tim was part of the pioneering food movement in California, working with talented chefs like Michael Roberts of Trumps and Roy Yamaguchi of 385 North. This was the beginning of a food journey, which would take him around the world for over twenty years before returning to Boston to open his own restaurant, o ya, in 2007. Nancy Cushman’s experience includes the concept and creation of the highly acclaimed, award-winning o ya restaurant, as well as over a decade of prior experience in brand Building and Marketing for Fortune 500 clients as well as Human Resources. Nancy’s passion for sake was sparked during her career in Chicago. After her first sake experience, she became fascinated with it and made studying the beverage her mission. She left her career as an advertising executive and in 2006, and completed the Sake Professional Course in Japan with John Gauntner, who is recognized as the world’s foremost sake expert. In Boston in March 2007, she opened o ya, a contemporary Japanese restaurant, with her husband Tim Cushman. |