After shuttering during the pandemic, restaurant Fedora has reopened under new ownership in New York’s West Village. The revival brings together Basile Al Mieik, known for wine bar St. Jardim, and chef Monty Forrest, formerly of Le Rock, with a refreshed design concept by Post Company.
Tucked beneath an 1839 townhouse, Fedora remains discreet—marked only by its original 1950s neon sign—and deeply tied to its roots. Post Company preserved original details, like the entry vestibule and bar, while introducing a renovated dining room, kitchen, and wine cellar.
The spatial flow at Fedora
A series of subtle architectural gestures were implemented to enhance the room’s spatial flow, including structural pilasters and beams that were symmetrically reproduced to frame the ceiling, forming a grid that naturally delineates zones.
A warm, tactile material palette—anchored by paneled cherry millwork and oil-rubbed bronze-edged tables—grounds the space, while new furniture adds tonal contrast for a layered, lived-in aesthetic.
Reflective surfaces, mirror-clad walls, and a mix of contemporary lighting—including colored porcelain globes and chocolate-tinted glass—add moments of play and depth. Meanwhile, banquettes line the room’s perimeter, and the re-centered dining area draws focus to the ornamental bar to reinforce its role as the heart of the restaurant.
A reimagined wine cellar
Downstairs, a newly activated cellar doubles as a private dining room and staff gathering space.
ccessed through a concealed stairway past the open kitchen, the space retains a utilitarian feel with a flexible table at its core and discreet nods to the restaurant’s behind-the-scenes operations.
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