The second location of Tao Group’s upscale Greek restaurant has just been unveiled on Madison Avenue with interiors by the Rockwell Group. To complement executive chef Ralph Scamardella’s fish soup, mussels spiked with ouzo, and delicate octopus carpaccio, the two-floor space has been designed to evoke the refined but rustic atmosphere of a seaside villa you might happen upon in Santorini or Mykonos — starting with the two lemon trees standing eight-feet tall by the entrance.
Inside, the blanched colour palette of white oak, Dolomiti white marble, and oil-rubbed bronze, combine with even more foliage and a stunning skylight to deliver an airy ambience that effectively transports diners out of the manic, cramped streets of Manhattan. The main dining room has been decorated with amphoras, washed columns, and a salt crystal and raw cement sculpture (custom-commissioned from Brooklyn-based artist Fernando Mastrangelo), all of which reinforce the Greek holiday fantasy. Cream-coloured banquettes, hand-blown seeded glass chandelier by the Rockwell Group, and pendant lighting designed by Ingo Maurer add contemporary glamour to the space while the ground-floor reflecting pool recalls the iconic, recently closed Four Seasons — a stylish reminder that you are still in the Big Apple.
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Milan Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2025 highlights: Dolce & Gabbana to Emporio ArmaniDespite a reduced schedule, Milan Fashion Week Men’s arrives this weekend with plenty of intrigue, beginning with high-wattage shows from Dolce & Gabbana and Emporio Armani. Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss reports from Milan
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Rio Kobayashi’s new furniture bridges eras, shown alongside Fritz Rauh’s midcentury paintings at Blunk SpaceFurniture designer Rio Kobayashi unveils a new series, informed by the paintings of midcentury artist Fritz Rauh, at California’s Blunk Space
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New York restaurant Locanda Verde’s second outpost will transport you to a different time and place
Locanda Verde’s expansive new Hudson Yards osteria exudes a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere overflowing with art treasures
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Wallpaper* checks in at the refreshed W Hollywood: ‘more polish and less party’The W Hollywood introduces a top-to-bottom reimagining by the Rockwell Group, capturing the genuine warmth and spirit of Southern California
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Los Angeles’ best fine-dining restaurantsLA boasts a creative food scene driven by some of the world’s most innovative chefs. Browse the Wallpaper* guide to the city’s best fine-dining restaurants
