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the staircase, which would tie together
this great atrium space between the two
levels. It added to the cost, but it was
necessary — that's your money shot as
you walk into the room. It looks simple,
but it was extremely complicated be-
cause it mimics a grand, 1950s-era resi-
dential staircase, but being a commer-
cial building, you need to have a landing
after 12 steps. It's like many things that
look simple — you know, how people talk
about their simple Chanel dress? — but
there's nothing simple about it. It took
extra money, time and more than a few
heated arguments to get the continuous
sweep that I really wanted. In the end,
everyone agreed it was the right decision
for the concept."
Upstairs, the top of the staircase
opens to a second host stand and curved
mezzanine. It's set with cocktail tables
and soft seating and overlooks the bar
and dining room below.
Behind a wall sits the Champagne
Room. Dressed in much the same style
and finishes as the main dining room, it
has its own full bar and can accommo-
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Lobby
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Champagne Room