CITY Issue 51

NEW YORK CITY JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE 160 Central Park South, (212) 247-0300, www.jumeirahessexhouse.com It’s a shame to let this good of a view go to waste. That was at least part of the thinking when Dubaibased Jumeirah purchased the Essex House, a Central Park South landmark for 75 years whose age had begun to show considerably under previous ownership. A gorgeous head-to-toe renovation has updated every room with a warm, modern look that plays perfect homage to both the building’s Art Deco roots and it’s leafy neighbor to the north: Central Park. With its location smack at the top of 7th Avenue, the views from the Uptown-facing suites are stunning, while small details like the signature Essex House leaf remind guests in every room that New York’s urban wilderness is just across the street. New, chicly appointed residences are sprinkled throughout the 44 floors, and downstairs, the lobby has become a prime Midtown locale for a business meeting over tea. Alain Ducasse’s famed eponymous restaurant may be gone, but the Restaurant at Jumeirah Essex House will fill that void this fall in a new space that come spring may (cross your fingers) feature sidewalk dining. That’s what you call lunch with a view. PLUS SIX MORE WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO: NEW YORK THE ROYALTON Opening: October 2007 Why we’re excited: Ian Schrager is at it again, reinventing a hotel he first bought in 1988. Restaurateur and CITY top dog John McDonald’s Brasserie Fourty-Four will fill the restaurant space once held by the legendary 44. BARCELONA CASANOVA HOTEL Opening: October 2007 Why we’re excited: An 18th-century mansion is reinvented as an urban chic hotel with Gaudí influences, naturally. Why we’re excited: The entire hotel is situated over Hanoi’s largest lake. Just make sure you bring along your bathing suit. Trump finally blows into the Windy City in a very big way. HANOI INTERCONTINENTAL HANOI WESTLAKE Opening: Late 2007 CHICAGO TRUMP INT’L HOTEL & TOWER CHICAGO Opening: December 2007 Why we’re excited: At 92 towering stories, LOS ANGELES THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD Opening: Early 2008 Why we’re excited: The London NYC, with its two Gordon Ramsey restaurants, has been a hit since opening last year. It’s new L.A. sister— complete with a Ramsey eatery of its own—should be one too. HONG KONG W HONG KONG Opening: Summer 2008 Why we’re excited: W’s third Asian-Pacific locale promises breathtaking views from all 393 rooms. 50 CITY http://www.jumeirahessexhouse.com

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Contents Letter from CITY Our Friends Action Wanted City Moment The City Life Fast Food Fit Field Trip The Suite Life Paint the Town Red Fresh Tracks After the Sunset One City, Many Destinations The Winning Photographer The Entries By the Numbers The Finalists Expert Opinion Amateur Hour Meet the Finalists Nowhere Man Dune Raiders Just Go Where To Buy It Socials Icon

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