Hotel Plaza Athénée NY completes multi-million dollar renovation

NEW YORK, NY  – The Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York, an independent luxury boutique hotel renowned for its sophisticated elegance and impeccable personalized service, announces the completion of a multi-million dollar refurbishment project. The renovation includes new décor for the majority of the guestrooms and all suites, the re-design and enlargement of bathrooms, the addition of four premier luxury suites, a new lobby… Continue »

Koi Las Vegas

Koi Las Vegas Commercial from david lee on Vimeo. commercial produced by David C Lee, collaboration with Solid LA photography by David C Lee Koi Las Vegas inside Planet Hollywood Hotel Continue »

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée Love Story

NEW YORK, NY  – The Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York, an independent luxury boutique hotel renowned for its sophisticated elegance and impeccable personalized service, announces the completion of a multi-million dollar refurbishment project. The renovation includes new décor for the majority of the guestrooms and all suites, the re-design and enlargement of bathrooms, the addition of four premier luxury suites, a new lobby… Continue »

Baccarat New York

Living Baccarat style is like the awakening of the senses or being an accomplice to objects that have a true spirit. A Baccarat piece is much more than just an object: it secures a rare emotion and crystallizes a sensation of happiness and an awareness of perfection! Light is both mysterious and fascinating when it scintillates… Continue »

Wall and Water Restaurant – NYC

NEW YORK (January 12, 2010) – Andaz Wall Street announced today that Wall & Water – an uncomplicated, unpretentious and stylish drinking and dining establishment located in the heart of New York’s financial district – will open February 1, 2010. Wall & Water proudly features market-to-table comfort food, sourced from local Hudson Valley farms and markets, in a simple and… Continue »

The Shoreham NYC

Though this boutique hotel is located in the heart of mid-town, it brings a sleek downtown contemporary vibe to the Manhattan scene.  In the main lobby, you will see black and white fashion photographs from another era that hang on the walls.  One of the images has 5 models posing seductively in a tiled shower–all the photographs add to the… Continue »

Megu Tribeca

A Megu dining experience is fresh, powerful and captivating.  Inspiration flows throughout the dimly lit space as you see an interior filled with fantastic scenery.  When you enter the restaurant, you see a wall of backlit columns that resemble stacked chess pieces.  The colors red and white mimic the Japanese flag. As you stroll through the hallway of bright light,… Continue »

The Andaz Hotel – Wall Street, NY

The Andaz 75 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (212) 590-1234 NEW YORK (January 11, 2010) – Andaz Wall Street, the only hotel situated on Wall Street, will set a new tone of style and optimism in Lower Manhattan when it officially opens on February 1, 2010. Andaz, Hyatt’s newest brand, is devoted to providing simplified, spot-on service and indulgent amenities for its guests…. Continue »

Spice Market

photography & video by David Christopher Lee Spice Market 403 West 13th Street New York, NY 10014 (212) 675-2322 A timeless paean to Southeast Asian sensuality, Spice Market lights up Manhattan’s Meatpacking District with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s piquant elevations of the region’s street cuisine served in a casual, sexy atmosphere. Spice Market’s menu authentically uplifts its inspirations while offering guests the additional delight of family style dining… Continue »

ilili

Ilili is a festive loungy venue with high ceilings, beautiful people and a stunning contemporary design. When walk down Fifth Ave, the space is so narrow that you can easily pass it. Look for the long narrow hallway with high ceilings, mirrored panels and a grid-like wooden structure–then you will find ilili. Don’t let the narrow facade deceive… Continue »

Matsugen

This gorgeous Japanese restaurant celebrates the art of sophistication in its cuisine and interior design.  Located in the heart of Tribeca , the interior is uber chic with high ceilings, fine lines and intimate mood lighting.  The main focal point of the restaurant is magnificent wooden dining table that sits in the center of the room.  Patrons feast on signature… Continue »

Bond St

Bond St has been one of Manhattan’s longest lasting restaurants that has been around for 10 years. It has managed to remain at the top of the elite New York culinary scene. The food is fresh and the crowd is drop dead gorgeous. It’s almost as if you have to be a model to step foot inside… Continue »

Pearl Ultralounge – Honolulu

Located in the heart of the Ala Moana Center, Pearl Ultralounge is Hawaii’s premiere luxury lounge experience. Pearl Ultralounge offers fresh signature cocktails, delectable cuisine, live music, dancing & happy hour daily.  Pearl Ultralounge is a classy restaurant by night and a hip nightclub at night. The interior is modern, chic and sophisticated.  A large chandelier hangs from the tented ceiling on one… Continue »

Hotel Josef

Hotel Josef lies in the center of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Prague. While Prague is known for its medieval and Disneyland-esque architecture, Hotel Josef features an ultra-modern mystique that makes you feel like you have entered the future. photography and article by David C Lee Renown Czech Designer Eva Jiricna brings a light airy atmosphere to the main… Continue »

SLS Hotel

The sight of any of the rooms at the SLS Hotel is breathtaking. The hotel was designed by famed designer Phillipe Stark and has a style that is grand, romantic, eclectic and amazing all at the same time. The interior reminds us of something that we would see in Beijing because of its worldly nature. It is like entering a wonderland where there is no concept of time or reality. Continue »

China Grill Chicago

The China Grill Chicago façade is just as immense and grand as their food. The 30 foot tall open glass window is inviting and the perfect spot for people watching. As you sit in the main bar, you will see people walk in front of you from all over the world. The magnificent skyscraper view is a sight for the… Continue »

MK

Mk is located in an open airy 2-story loft in the River North District. The space was once a 1920s paint factory but now it is home to one of the best fine dining restaurant in Chicago. Conde Nast Traveler included MK in its “50 Hottest Restaurants in the World” list. Continue »