Less than a year after launching Italian restaurant Cucina Alba, New York-based Prince Street Hospitality has introduced Alba Accanto next door.
Both the restaurant and new cocktail bar are situated on the ground floor of the Heatherwick Studio-designed Lantern House condo building in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood. To juxtapose its urban location, Alba Accanto was conceived to transport patrons to the cliffside village of Positano via a design by GRT Architects in partnership with Prince Street’s in-house team.
“The design of Alba Accanto is exuberant and maximalist in style, utilizing bright colors to reflect the vibrance of Italian coastal cities like Positano, while the design of Cucina Alba is polished, contemporary, and warmly inviting with wood accents, embodying the soul of Milan,” says Prince Street Hospitality partner Cobi Levy. “We wanted to capture the distinct atmosphere of each city, and with Accanto, we achieved that same sense of vitality but with a maximalist approach.”
The spirit of the Amalfi Coast is conjured via pastel colors and playful patterns, as well as handpainted tableware sourced from Puglia that adds an authentic, rustic touch. A large-scale painting by New York artist Alex Katz depicting a woman in a swimsuit also commands attention within the 1,500-square-foot space.
Alba Accanto also features a private dining area that can accommodate up to 45 guests.
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