Nestled within the hustle and bustle of Occasions Sq., Hilton New York Occasions Sq. is simply blocks from iconic landmarks just like the Empire State Constructing, Madison Sq. Backyard, Bryant Park, and Grand Central Station.
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The resort can be inside a mile of many Broadway theaters and a brief 15-minute stroll from Rockefeller Middle.
Perched on the fifteenth flooring, the newly renovated forty second and Sky Lounge gives a shocking escape above town. This subtle bar and lounge pairs whimsical cocktails and NYC-inspired small plates with breathtaking metropolis views, creating an unforgettable expertise for company.
Impressed by Nineteen Twenties Gatsby-esque glamour, forty second and Sky is ideal for company in search of a chic but festive environment. Embracing the glow of town that by no means sleeps, the lounge invitations company to savor Government Chef Jason Routzahn’s scrumptious menu and revolutionary cocktail program whereas taking within the dazzling skyline.
We sat down with Chef Jason to debate his journey within the trade, the inspiration behind his menus, and the way he’s bringing immersive eating experiences to the Crossroads of the World.
Inform us about your background within the trade.
I’ve been lucky to have a world profession that’s included unbiased restaurant, on line casino and resort expertise bringing me throughout together with Germany, Swaziland, Australia and New Zealand. I’ve labored in quite a lot of institutions, from small mom-and-pop diners to Michelin-star eating places. I began working in unbiased eating places, owned my very own firm with a small handful of eating places and bars after which joined Caesars Leisure.
Throughout my time at Caesars, I found my ardour for hospitality after which joined Sonesta Accommodations spending time in each New Orleans and Puerto Rico and have cherished working in resorts on daily basis since. In 2022, I began with Hilton New York Occasions Sq. and have been thrilled to be a part of the transformation and introduction of our new F&B ideas, forty second And Sky, Excessive Rise Buffet and Lengthy Acre Market, following an in depth renovation.
What evokes your F&B menus?
My meals and beverage menus draw inspiration from the experiential and I need to give the visitor one thing to speak about. From whimsical dish names that includes sturdy flavors to artistic and distinctive cocktails served in a particular glass, I would like our company to really feel like they’re on an thrilling and immersive culinary journey whereas creating new reminiscences at forty second And Sky.
What sort of expertise do you goal to offer your company?
We’re lucky that our location is within the middle of The Crossroads of the World and when our company keep on the property, they’ve handy entry to one of the best of New York Metropolis from famend museums and iconic Broadway performances to Central Park. That mentioned, nothing is worse than when dangerous climate places a damper on plans and company really feel like they aren’t benefiting from their journey. At forty second And Sky, we would like our company to really feel like they’re having fun with an immersive expertise and making one of the best of their time, even when their plans change. I like seeing our company engaged with our F&B menu and it’s all the time enjoyable to see company sharing images of playful cocktails on social media.
For an additional show-stopping expertise, we’ve actually leaned into our resort companions reminiscent of Disney Theatrical Group. Our property has two themed suites together with THE LION KING’s Royal Suite celebrating THE LION KING on Broadway and Aladdin’s Occasions Sq. Palace Suite commemorating Aladdin the Musical. Each of those musicals have enabled us to create show-stopping meals and beverage together with Hakuna Manhattan and Serengeti Dawn drinks complemented by a particular Simba S’mores for THE LION KING on Broadway, and Genie-tinis and Magic Mocktails for Aladdin the Musical. With these revolutionary choices, the present by no means has to finish and our company can expertise the magic from the consolation of forty second And Sky.
