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xxxxxThe clerestory of the old cathedral--and of the new annex--has been converted to an airy restaurant with stunning views in all directions, especially the iconic Manhattan skyline framed by the river, the Kennedy Bridge, and the plentiful green spaces of Astoria and Randall's Island. Like the rest of the hotel, it harmonizes neoclassical grandeur with sleek modern luxury, the plentiful greenery brightening the space clearly a part of the design from the very start and not in any way an afterthought.
xxxxxThe kitchen occupies the center of the cross, with multiple points of access to each wing for the staff's ease of access. The seating options range from small, intimate nooks to long tables with a dozen chairs, meticulously laid out to optimize lighting, views, and space for all patrons. A wide semicircular balcony has been added onto the western end, bracketed into a crescent by one curve of the bar's unusual mandorla shape. Set into the gable end above the bar is one of the building's original rose windows, lovingly restored and luminous from both within and without.
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