Tag Archives: NYC restaurants

March 03 2014

A Guest of Honor in The Villard Mansion

The hotel recently had the pleasure of welcoming Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave, the great-granddaughter of one of the nation’s most prominent financiers and our historic mansion’s namesake, Henry Villard. Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave shares her thoughts on returning to the mansion, her evening in the Gallery at Villard Michel Richard and more. NYP: As an inspirational speaker and author, you are no stranger to travelling worldwide with stops at major cities, what do you most enjoy about visiting New York? … Read More

February 17 2014

Restaurant Week in Villard Michel Richard

Celebrate Winter Restaurant Week with superb cuisine in a an award winning dining room located inside The Villard Mansion in The New York Palace Hotel. A proud recipient of Open Table’s coveted Diner’s Choice Award, Villard Michel Richard is participating in New York City’s Winter Restaurant Week with three-course Prix Fixe menus for lunch at $25 and dinner at just $38 per person.  Chef Richard and his masterful team have carefully selected the most exquisite items for a memorable dining experience … Read More

January 13 2012

Meet Patrick Cappiello, Sommelier of GILT at The New York Palace Hotel

If you have ever dined at GILT, you have probably noticed our Wine Director, Patrick Cappiello, guiding diners through his specially-curated and extensive wine list. Under Patrick’s 21 years of experience and expertise, GILT has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award. Given to demonstrate excellence in a restaurant’s wine selections, the Grand Award is the publication’s highest honor. It has been awarded to a New York City restaurant a mere seven times in its … Read More