Tag Archives: New York City attractions

June 13 2013

Employee Spotlight with General Manager David Chase

As our renovations are beginning to come full circle this summer, we got a chance to chat with The New York Palace’s General Manager David Chase about the renovations, employees and what is in store for guests at The Palace this summer. David Chase comes from a hospitality background that spans over 20 years. Having started his career at The Ritz Carlton San Francisco, Chase began working in the catering side of hotels. After relocating to the east coast and … Read More

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