Caitlin St John - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 3

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Hellbender in Ridgewood Evolves into Full-Service Restaurant Named One of NYT’s 10 Best New Restaurants 2025

🍴 In February 2024, Chef Yara Herrera opened Hellbender in Ridgewood, Queens, initially as a cocktail bar with a nine-item food menu. By 2025, it was named one of The New York Times' 10 Best New Restaurants. Herrera partnered with Martha Stewart for a May event. By March 2026, renovations created an open kitchen and enhanced dining space, featuring inventive Mexican-American cuisine. Hellbender reflects Herrera’s Los Angeles roots with musical and personal touches, aiming to offer an exciting dining experience.

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Kengo Kuma's First U.S. Project, Brandywine Museum in Pennsylvania, Scheduled for Fall 2029 Completion

🏠 Kengo Kuma's first U.S. project, the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art in Pennsylvania, will cover 40,000 sq ft and expand to 325 acres. Construction starts in spring 2027, with completion in fall 2029. Michael Anastassiades will close his lighting brand after 20 years but continue other design ventures. NYCxDesign features new product launches and collaborations, while ICFF showcases prominent design pieces this weekend in NYC, before moving to November in 2027.

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Hotel Indigo Nalati Opens in China, Embracing Nomadic Culture and Natural Harmony with Unique Design Elements

🏨 In April 2026, the Hotel Indigo Nalati opened in Nalati Town, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, China, at the crossroads of the Duku Highway and Ili “Figure-8” Scenic Loop. Designed by CCD/Cheng Chung Design, the hotel features structures integrated with the grasslands and Tian Shan mountains. It honors Kazakh culture with elements like yurts and a hearth. The restaurant, Show · A Neighborhood Café, and guestroom designs reflect natural and cultural influences.

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Matchbook Distilling Co. in Greenport Opens Tasting Room Featuring Limited-Production Spirits and Renovated Lin Beach House

🍷 On Saturdays, Matchbook Distilling Co. in Greenport, New York, showcases the creative spirits of Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski. The 38,000-square-foot distillery opened after a two-year renovation of a former storage facility purchased in 2016. The Shady Lady, revamped in 2018 as Lin Beach House, offers accommodations nearby. With her family's legacy in the beverage industry, Merinoff Kwasnieski draws inspiration from Long Island's geography for her innovative spirits.

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Peter Arnell Appointed as First U.S. Chief Brand Architect at Newly Formed National Design Studio

📰 Met Gala 2026 saw celebrities like Gracie Abrams and Hunter Schafer channel iconic artworks at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" featured New York spots like Waldorf Astoria and Bubby's. Peter Arnell became the first U.S. chief brand architect at National Design Studio, aiming to transform government identity. Corvas Brinkerhoff plans to open a 20,000 sq ft art bathhouse in Austin by summer 2027. HD Expo 2026 highlighted hospitality innovations in Las Vegas, awarding Williams-Sonoma and The Standard, Brussels.

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HD Expo Highlights Wellness Integration, Cinematic Guest Experiences, and Contextual Luxury Design Trends in Hospitality

🏨 At the HD Expo, wellness in hospitality design was highlighted as essential, with technology like massage chairs and red light therapy integrating into spaces for a seamless experience. Cinematic guest journeys were emphasized for their choreographed transitions. Desert Rock in Saudi Arabia showcased luxury hospitality rooted in natural landscapes. The event underscored the need for business acumen for creative leaders, emphasizing the importance of operational knowledge in sustaining design studios.

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The Standard, Brussels Wins Best in Show at 2026 HD Awards for Projects; Kevin Barry Art Advisory Tops Products Category

📈 Nearly 475 people gathered at Encore Resort, Las Vegas, on May 5th, 2026, for the 22nd HD Awards by Hospitality Design magazine. From 1,200 submissions, The Standard, Brussels won Best in Show for projects, and Kevin Barry Art Advisory's program for Chamonix Casino Hotel topped in products. The event celebrated global achievements in design, highlighting diversity across lifestyle, upscale, and luxury hotel categories, with winners from places like Brussels, Boston, and Tokyo.

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Robert Natale Becomes CEO of Sixpenny, Launches New Wild Air Collection Featuring Brand's First Print

📃 In 2010, Robert Natale moved from New Jersey to New York to join Warby Parker. By 2016, he was involved with Sixpenny, a furniture brand founded by Jing Zhang, whom he later married. By 2020, they co-owned the company. As CEO and chief of design, Natale launched the Wild Air collection, featuring Sixpenny's first print. The collection is available at the Sixpenny Loft in Dumbo, Brooklyn, showcasing a California-cozy style.

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New Listening Lounges Inspired by Japan's Jazz Kissa Trend Emerging Across Global Hospitality Industry

🎧 Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston introduces a Listening Room in the Augustine Lounge, featuring a reel-to-reel tape deck and turntable. Vinyl Room at Hollywood Palladium, designed by Studio Collective, offers an intimate space for analog sound inspired by Japan’s listening bars. Anima at Locke in Berlin anchors social spaces with a vinyl-focused bar. Stylus in New York, opening this fall, features the Ephemeral listening room with Amadeus Acoustics. Jam Record Bar in Sydney offers a 45-seat venue with over 15,000 vinyl records.

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Diane Keaton's Archive To Be Auctioned By Bonhams With Over 50 Lots Available Starting June 8th

📰 Salone del Mobile 2026 in Milan featured highlights like Harry Nuriev's interactive installation, Yinka Ilori's Veuve Clicquot collaboration, and Aesop's first table lamp showcased in a 15th-century church using 16,000 fragrance bottles. Diane Keaton's curated collection, including a Gucci suit and Ralph Lauren items, will be auctioned in June in New York and Los Angeles. HD Expo 2026 occurs May 5-7 in Las Vegas, featuring the Women in Design Awards Breakfast and other signature programs.

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