Olana

Last week I stopped in to check out the opening night party at Olana. Immediately I was greeted by a smiling waiter offering me a beverage, not a bad way to start.
The space reminds me somewhat of a tunnel; semi-circular and long. High above one set of banquets is a map of the Hudson Valley and hanging on the opposite wall is a double pannel seasonal image. I overheard William Resk, one of the partners explaining to a guest that,  the seasonality of the art isn't so much to remind us of what season we're currently in but rather to remind us of the types of food we should be eating.

I had a chance to meet chef DiMeglio who was very excited about his new restaurant finally opening. That area around 28th between Madison and Park is quite culinarily rich, with neighbors like A Voce two blocks South, Pamplona one block East, and Country one block North, Olana will be kept in good company. I look forward to trying out the food after their two week soft open.