Lalique – the crystal glassworks house recognized as a symbol of French luxury – partnered with Restaurant DANIEL to unveil the Lalique Bar at Restaurant DANIEL, a bespoke bar experience in New York City.
The collaboration between Lalique and Chef Daniel Boulud, of Michelin-starred Restaurant DANIEL, stems from Boulud’s decades-long admiration of the storied crystal glassworks brand and its continued excellence in artisanal craft, innovation and quality.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to work with Chef Daniel Boulud and his team on this exciting Lalique installation to help reimagine the experience of Restaurant DANIEL,” said Silvio Denz, chairman and CEO of Lalique. “The Lalique Interior Design Studio’s extensive experience in crystal glassworks and bespoke creations allowed us to capture a sense of opulence and grandeur in our design [of the bar], creating a truly immersive experience.”
The Paris-based Lalique Interior Design Studio worked closely with Boulud and his team to create the unexpected bespoke bar experience, featuring crystal glass in creative combinations.
As guests enter the bar through the main entrance, they’re welcomed by a central archway sided by two transparent Soudan panels that serve as an example of Lalique’s innovative UV bonding methods. The overall Venise theme is carried throughout the restaurant and appears within the lounge and bar area through arched panels that are illuminated with advanced lighting elements.
The innovative creations for the setting were realized through modern technology and by integrating classic pieces with metal mountings to enhance the crystal’s presence within the space. The result is an entirely bespoke project that creates an immersive and experiential dining and bar experience for guests.
Additional highlights include compositions of triangular-cut Lalique Vibration crystal pieces, installed on the front of the bar and finished in gold luster, offering a vibrant visual effect of the gold shimmer. And this is the first time Lalique has offered triangular cuts to interior panels, which creates an interesting interpretation of classic Lalique designs.
Soudan LED mirrors and custom Coutard sconces cast light upon the dining areas of Restaurant DANIEL, complimented by panels or framing that gives nod to the Lalique Bar. Also, the Coutard motif is seen again through lanterns that hang above the bar surface and serve as a focal point to the Vibration motifs. These lanterns serve as a representation of Lalique's Art-Deco style while framing the motif.
Crystal Is at the Heart of the Bar’s Design
Overall, the Lalique Bar at Restaurant DANIEL is true to the creative approach of Lalique Founder René Jules Lalique – which includes first-rate crystal glass making expertise, creative dynamism, and the belief that technical flair enhances all interiors and spaces. Each key piece at the bar was fabricated at Lalique's Wingen-sur-Moder factory, located in the Alsace region in France, by a dedicated studio team.
The Lalique Interior Design Studio – including craftsmen, engineers and architects – drew upon their refined experience and Lalique expressions to create the installation, which includes large-scale items, wall decorations, lighting and even intimate details, such as door handles.
La Liqueur de René Custom Cocktail
To celebrate the unveiling of the new bar, Restaurant DANIEL is offering a limited-time custom cocktail called La Liqueur de René – a nod to the founder of Lalique – which features The Glenturret 15- year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Montreuil Reserve Calvados, Pineau Des Charentes and Aromatic Bitters, garnished with a flamed lemon twist. The cocktail is assembled and served tableside from an ornate Lalique-fashioned bar cart complete with the Wingen barware collection.
In addition, the libations menu at the Lalique Bar at Restaurant DANIEL features a range of rare spirits, drawing from cocktail culture around the world. It also features wines from the Rhône and Burgundy regions, as well as a robust Champagne program, among the noteworthy highlights of the restaurant’s award-winning cellar.
Restaurant DANIEL and the Lalique Bar at Restaurant DANIEL are a part of The Dinex Group, LLC, a collection of internationally renowned and acclaimed restaurants with an emphasis on hospitality, from fine dining to casual cuisine, served at the highest level.
A culinary innovator and iconic restaurateur, Boulud founded The Dinex Group in 1993 with his eponymous restaurant, DANIEL, growing it today to multiple owned and licensed venues around the world, including: DANIEL in New York City; Le Pavillon in New York City; Café Boulud at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, Rosewood Baha Mar in The Bahamas and The Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto; Maison Boulud at The Ritz-Carlton in Montreal; and many more.
For more information on Lalique, visit Lalique.com.
To learn more about The Dinex Group, which includes The Lalique Bar at Restaurant DANIEL, visit DanielNYC.com.
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