Tag Archives: A New York Legend Is Reborn

June 07 2013

Employee Spotlight: Samir Saleh, Maître d’Etage

There is one job at The New York Palace that involves interfacing with guests on a daily basis, especially Towers guests experiencing our new lobby for the first time. The Maître d’Etage, also known as a butler, enhances the guest experience from pre-arrival to post departure. Samir Saleh is one of The Palace’s long-standing Maître d’Etages, having served at the hotel for 19 years. Saleh started at The Palace after his move to the United States from Egypt per the … Read More

June 06 2013

The Palace Knows Best: Fresco by Scotto

We enjoy sending our guests to Fresco by Scotto for delicious Tuscan fare. Fresco is conveniently located one block north of us at 40 East 52nd Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Photo courtesy of www.frescobyscotto.com Carolyn Innocenzi, our Chef Concierge, recommends the baked eggplant zucchini. “Personally, I am an eggplant snob,” she says. “There really is something to be said about finding excellent eggplant and Fresco’s is sweet and delicious. It is also baked so it is pretty healthy.” … Read More

June 05 2013

50th Street Entrance Is Open!

Keeping in the spirit of our grand opening, this week also marks the debut of the new 50th Street Entrance. In our previous post, New Palace Entryway on50th Street, we posted about the installation of the new awning. Now, everything is in place! Complete with glass doors on both sides of a revolving door, the entrance really gives The Palace an elegant look and feel. Take a look at our photos below, showcasing the new entrance from all angles. We … Read More