Alexandra Champalimaud created an intimate and beguiling bar in this private residence in New York’s Flatiron District. While the designer found inspiration in Le Fumoir Bar at Claridge’s in London, the client also had a vision of a jewelry box snugged in her very own home.
Champalimaud accomplished this by coating the walls, custom designed cabinetry and bar in a blanket of black. The mirrored wall behind the open glass shelving reflects this effect, and adds to the setting’s feeling of intimacy and allure. Hanging to the right of the bar, the large glamorous fashion photograph is by Deborah Turbeville and was acquired through Cynthia-Reeves.
LE FUMOIR BAR | Secreted inside the timeless glamour of Claridge’s Art Deco interior, Le Fumoir Bar in London is the quintessential hidden gem. Slip into this seductive space and let our expert bartenders introduce you to a treasure chest of liquid history. Here, era-defining cocktails are twisted, forgotten classics are reconstructed, and new passions are ignited. Whether it’s the setting for a post-show gossip with drinks, a leisurely pre-dinner aperitif or an intimate nightcap, this place soon feels very much your own. Regular guests cherish it as a precious mystery to be kept just for those in the know. We perfectly understand if you also want to keep it a secret.
Regarding Cocktails
By Sasha Petraske with Georgette Moger-Patraske
PHAIDON $29.95
Regarding Cocktails is an engaging guide to making 100 professionalquality cocktails at home. The only book from the late Sasha Petraske, the legendary bartender who created a cocktail renaissance with his NYC-based speakeasy Milk & Honey, this book includes Petraske’s signature drinks, his original essays on cocktail culture, and anecdotes from the bartenders he mentored.
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