Brooklyn-based Studio Tack has unveiled its sleek design of New York’s newest Japanese concept, Tsukimi. Located in Mahattan’s East Village neighborhood, the upscale eatery draws inspiration from Japanese tsukimi (moon viewing) festival that takes place at the beginning of the fall harvest each year.
A central bar flanked by mirrored archways anchors the interior of the modern kaiseki restaurant, while the main counter accommodates 14 seats. White oak serves as a key material appearing in communal tables, shelving, and tambour wall paneling.
The soft textures and colors of wood complement refined millwork, hand-rendered plaster, and unlacquered brass countertops to evoke a warmth that emanates toward the sidewalk through corduroy glass windows. Original mosaic floors remain intact to maintain a connection with the history of the site, while alabaster light pendants mirror the indirect way moonlight is observed during tsukimi.
