In bringing Moxy Times Square to life, Lightstone assembled a team of collaborators based on their areas of expertise: Stonehill Taylor relocated the entrance and added a double-height atrium for an enhanced sense of arrival Yabu Pushelberg designed the 612 guestrooms and second-floor public spaces Tao Group created the F&B programme and Rockwell Group was brought in to design the restaurant and bar spaces. “So we said to them, if you let us work with the brand and develop it for a more urban environment, we think it could be very appealing.”Īnd so they did. “It had the small rooms that were cleverly designed, but it didn’t have the food and beverage and other amenities we were looking for,” continues Hochberg. At the time, the brand portfolio didn’t reach far beyond its inaugural property at Milan Malpensa Airport, and although the concept was a good fit for Lightstone, the consensus was that some components required further development. Lightstone had already partnered with Marriott International on a number of its other developments, and following initial discussions, set about bringing Moxy to the city. “Getting people to come to a hotel is very competitive, especially in the lifestyle space, so we felt we needed a partner that had the ability to attract guests.” “Knowing the business very well, we realise that distribution is critical,” explains Mitchell Hochberg, President of Lightstone. Having spent many years evaluating the New York market, the company identified a need for affordable, micro-format lifestyle hotels with smartly designed guestrooms coupled with socially activated public spaces, but didn’t want to go it alone. The hotel itself opened in September 2017 and comes from Lightstone, a privately held real estate firm with a portfolio of 3,800 keys. Located on the 18 th floor of Moxy Times Square – the first of five Moxy hotels planned for New York City – Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge is designed to disrupt, provoke and entertain, and has already made waves having scooped an AHEAD award earlier this year, beating off stiff competition from popular nightspots across the Americas. There’s one newcomer however that has undoubtedly captured the attention of the market, not only for its size, but for its playful concept. Too much excitement for brunch? Healthy options are offered too cold pressed kale and beet juices, watermelon and chopped salads and an egg white frittata.Rooftop bars are ten-a-penny in New York these days with each new addition to the skyline bidding to outdo its competitors through the promise of spectacular views and creative cocktails. Pick Your Potion Spritz with Volcán De Mi Tierra Tequila Blanco Aperol, Prosecco, Owen’s Grapefruit Lime Sparkler or Belvedere Vodka. Truly a one of a kind park for us to wallow in surplus portions of alcohol and carbs. Super stack of pancakes – topped with maple cotton candy, bananas foster, blueberries, apple compote. Featuring glittering disco ball abounding with Absolut Elyx and Bajan Tiki Punch. Large groups can exhibit the shared menu ( also available at TAO’s Legasea).

In the midst of the Magic Hour Rooftop’s carnival-esque adult playground with mini-golf, garden, rotating carousel-style seating, a group of up to 15 pals can have a thrilling brunch ride experience without the roll-a-coaster.īeyond the single menu offerings like the Maine style lobster roll served on a brioche bun, or the on the roof. On The Roof -Potato Bun, Bacon, Scrambled Egg, American Cheese, Homefries Lobster Roll-Dijonaise, Gem Lettuce, Fries Atop one of it’s trendy hotels- the Moxy, a few blocks south of Times Square, Executive Chef Jason Hall dishes out offerings such as on the roof, lobster roll, coconut chia seed pudding and more. It was only a matter of time before the TAO group (owners of Egghead, Legasea and most of NYC’s social nightlife) to wow us with a bangin’ brunch spot. With the obsession we all have for the social activity of sitting with friends to enjoy eggs and mimosas. Post a rough week, patrons leave their homes together with friends to break a fast for one, two or three meals complimented with an overflow of booze.īrunchin’ at the Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge. When the clock strikes 12, residents of all five boroughs come alive. In case you missed it, brunch is a big deal in the big apple. Featuring an adult amusement park with top notch skyline views of the Empire State Building plus an insane brunch too. Live and experience New York City’s largest indoor/outdoor all-season hotel rooftop bar and lounge Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Hold on tight for a heck of a brunch ride at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge in NYC.

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