The space, an airy midtown temple of expansive glass, was first home to Acqua Pazza, owned by Donatella Arpaia’s brother. Teaming again with designer Matthew Sudock, who designed Dona, Onera, davidburke & donatella and Acqua Pazza, Donatella established a palette of delicate pinks and chocolate brown that softens the cool, clean lines of Sudock’s original design.
The result is an artful balance of masculine and feminine elements that speaks to the professional union of Donatella and Psilaskis and to the needs of the area’s clientele. Artwork featuring cherry blossoms abounds and the bar features a back-lit-mural of soft-focus pink blossoms. Donatella’s presence in the dining room adds a level of sophistication and glamour to the service.