Alain Ducasse will be opening a new gastronomic restaurant, Adour, in early 2008 at the world-famous St. Regis Hotel in New York.  The restaurant will offer an innovative dining experience encompassing a fresh and modern interpretation of Alain Ducasse’s signature cuisine. Designed by the New York-based architecture firm Rockwell Group, the restaurant will feature a unique interactive wine bar, a private dining room and an attentive level of service that will delight both new and experienced gourmands and œnophiles alike.

“My ambition for The St. Regis in New York is to create a resolutely unique approach to wine and food. The goal will always be to create an unforgettable culinary moment,” stated Alain Ducasse. “I am so delighted to be back in New York and devote my passion for the art of good eating and good living in this stimulating city.”

 
Adour is named after the river in southwest France near where Alain Ducasse was born, and where he had his first culinary inspirations. At Adour, Alain Ducasse and Executive Chef Tony Esnault draw upon their combined vast experience and talent to reinterpret traditional cooking techniques with local ingredients to celebrate a cuisine in constant evolution. Masterfully utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients, Adour’s menu will feature an elegant cuisine, rich textures and new flavors complemented by a vast and diverse wine collection. An integral part of the wine experience will be the private wine vaults which will be located within the private dining room. The temperature-controlled vaults are available for purchase and will offer guests an ideal way to store their very own wine collection.

Designed by renowned architect David Rockwell and the talented Rockwell Group, Adour is set in a landscape of hues reminiscent of burgundy and chardonnay with rich textures to create a lush, warm environment. The wine-inspired décor offers a beautiful juxtaposition to the design found in Astor Court and the King Cole Bar; Rockwell has created a modern and innovative interior that evokes the St. Regis signatures of elegance and luxury. Rockwell will oversee the impressive redesign of the space, formerly occupied by Lespinasse. Alain Ducasse’s curiosity and interest in new technology is reflected in Adour’s chic and modern design. The contemporary design will feature a main dining room which seats 72, a private dining room which can seat up to 12, an intimate lounge space and a 4-seat interactive wine bar. This state-of-the-art technology will offer a modern approach to the restaurant’s design, where guests can access information on each wine from the wine list to learn more about its varietal, origin, flavors and character through suggested tasting notes projected onto the surface of the bar. This ensures that each guest can choose a wine that is perfectly suited to their tastes. At the same time, Adour will continue to embrace The St. Regis’ legacy of unsurpassed luxury and trademark sophistication.

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