Stone & Soil has debuted as a new cocktail bar inside New York’s Park South Hotel that blends Japanese bartending traditions with Japandi interiors.
The concept is part of JK Park Hospitality—founded by industry veterans Jimmy Rizvi, cofounder of Bungalow and GupShup, and Kanvar Singh, founder of Elsie Rooftop and Elsie Penthouse—which oversees the hotel’s F&B programming.
Conceived by Rizvi and Singh alongside Hirotomo Akutsu (formerly of Bar Trench in Tokyo) and Rio Azmee (formerly of Bar Moga and Morimoto), the bar centers on precision and sustainability, with a guest experience that draws from omotenashi, the Japanese philosophy of wholehearted hospitality.
Clean, calming lines inside Stone & Soil
Interior designer Shaila Rizvi, also behind Bungalow and GupShup, looked to Japandi principles—a fusion of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functionality—to shape the space. Clean lines and natural materials are paired against a restrained palette to create a calming atmosphere, while recycled leather and wood underscore the project’s sustainability goals. Notably, no plastic or artificial materials were used throughout the bar.
Handcrafted details drive the design narrative. Paint behind the bar was applied entirely by hand without brushes, lending subtle texture, while a sculptural clay wave installation introduces movement within the seating area. Seaweed curtains sourced from Japan create a soft partition between the bar and kitchen, and custom bar stools are precisely arched for ergonomic comfort.
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