IN THIS ISSUEEditor's NoteAutumn does not arrive with noise.It slips in gentlypainting the world in quiet golds, deep ambers, and soft silences.In that stillness, we begin to noticewhat we had once overlooked.This issue is about remembering.Remembering people, stories, and truthsthat may have gone unnoticed—not because they lacked brilliance,but because the world was too loud to hear them.We turn our attention to thosewho speak not to impress, but to heal.Who create not to compete, but to connect.And who, like the changing leaves,show us that letting go is also a kind of beauty.As you move through these pages,we invite you to pause.To breathe.To rediscover the extraordinary in the everyday.Because sometimes,the most powerful storiesare the ones that whisper.— Brunch Magazine, Vol. 24
THE PEOPLE SHAPING TOMORROWT H E V O I C E B E H I N D O U R T I M E
Jennifer Aument T H E N E W T E R M I N A L O N E A T J F K C E OIn the coming years, travelers arriving at New York’sJFK Airport will step into a space unlike any theyhave experienced before—a place wherearchitectural ambition meets human connection,where the rhythms of the city intertwine with thestories of the world. At the center of thistransformation stands Jennifer Aument, CEO of TheNew Terminal One at JFK, leading one of the mostambitious infrastructure projects in U.S. history.The New Terminal One is not only the largest singleasset project financing ever undertaken in thecountry; it is a bold reimagining of what an airportcan be. It is envisioned as more than a point ofdeparture or arrival it is a cultural gateway, aneconomic driver, and a stage where millions ofhuman moments will unfold each year.In this conversation with Brunch Magazine, Ms.Aument shares her personal journey, the philosophyguiding her leadership, and her vision for a terminalthat reflects both the dynamism of New York andthe diversity of the world it serves. From theemotional electricity of the city to the quiet eleganceof passenger focused design, she takes us inside aproject that is set to redefine the language of globaltravel JENNIFER AUMENT
Q. Looking back, what moments or influences inyour childhood shaped your worldview and yourapproach to leadership today?A. Both my parents were public school teachersin the small town I grew up in, so I learned early onin life the importance of giving back to thecommunity. Service to the community can look likea lot of different things and for me in my career, itcame to be about working in partnership withgovernments to deliver large transformativeinfrastructure projects that change how peopletravel, how they get to work and how they accessjobs and economic opportunity. My parents’dedication shaped that early passion for workingon complex projects with a multitude ofstakeholders, delivering infrastructure that cantransform entire communities in ways that none ofus can do alone.Q. Airports are places of reunion, farewells, andfirst encounters. Is there a personal memory tiedto an airport that still resonates with you?A. A few years ago, I was at an airport in Europe ona business trip, during a time when I wasrecovering from breast cancer treatment. For thefirst time in my life, I struggled physically to makemy way to the gate, even as a young and fitperson. The experience has further shaped mycommitment to building transportationinfrastructure that is supportive of all travelers’needs. We all know loved ones and friends whohave left the world of travel because navigating alarge airport became too overwhelming. My teamand I are energized in delivering a terminal withservices and amenities that provide extra supportto guests who need it, helping to bring them backto the adventure of travelQ.If you could describe yourself in one sentence asboth a leader and a person what would it be?A. I’d say I’m always curious about other people’sperspectives and what matters to them. I’ve had theprivilege of leading several complex infrastructureprojects in my career to date, which entails working witha diverse set of stakeholders with differentperspectives. To get to a successful outcome, you haveto be willing to learn and understand where each groupis coming from, the pressures they face and whatsuccess looks like for them. That principle informs theway I lead my team. It is critical to understand theperspectives of my colleagues, the challenges andbarriers they face and how I can support them in waysthat best position them to succeed.Part 1 – Personal Story& Leadership VisionABOUTCEO Jennifer Aumentimages courtesy of Metropolitan Airport NewsBrunch Magazine Exclusive Interview
Q. Given the large volume of Korean airlinesand travelers, what specific design or serviceconsiderations have been made for them?A. We share a strong commitment to guestservice and our team is working closely withKorean Air and Asiana Airlines to elevate theexperience for their valued customers, whetherthey are traveling on the airlines or with partnerairlines in the SkyTeam alliance. This includescollaborating on a state-of-the-art 16,000square foot lounge that will highlight Koreanhospitality and cuisine —ensuring Koreantravelers feel recognized, welcomed, andsupported throughout their journey through theterminal. As a terminal dedicated to servinginternational airlines and their customers, everytouchpoint is designed with the internationalguest in mind, such as signage that will welcomeguests in their home language when they land atthe New Terminal One.Q. If you had to capture the essence of theNew Terminal One in three words, what wouldthey be?It’s tough to pick just three!I’d say: welcoming, global and innovative.Q. The $9 billion redevelopment of JFK’s The NewTerminal One is the largest single-asset project financingin U.S. history. What makes this project unique in scaleand ambition?A. The New Terminal One will be the largest at JFK Airportwhen complete. But just as importantly, we are the onlyterminal that is specifically developed for internationaltravelers at JFK Airport – historically the largest internationalaviation gateway in the U.S. Every feature of the terminal,from the amenities to the design and the shopping anddining, has been crafted with the international guest in mind.We are reimagining the nation’s front door and will set newbenchmarks in guest experience, innovation andsustainability, with an ambition to be among the top airportterminals in the world.Q. Could you describe the core design principlesguiding the terminal’s development and how theybalance operational efficiency with passengeremotion and comfort?A. The terminal’s architecture evokes the optimism offlight, with airy and light-filled spaces that create asense of spaciousness and calm. Every touchpoint inour terminal was designed with the guest in mind andfully integrated to provide a seamless journey fromcurb to gate. We will be deploying the latesttechnology at every customer touchpoint, fromcheck-in to bag drop and at security andimmigrations, thanks to our collaboration with ourfederal government agency partners. The NewTerminal One will also offer amenities and servicesdedicated to passengers who may require additionalsupport navigating our terminal, making travel moreinclusive for all. In short, every design decision isabout creating an environment where efficiencydoesn’t come at the expense of comfort or the senseof wonder that travel should inspire.Part 2 – The New TerminalOne: Scale, Design & StrategyWELCOMING GLOBALINNOVATION
Q. In your own words, how do you capture theemotional electricity of New York in the design andatmosphere of the terminal?A. We’ve woven the spirit of New York into every cornerof the New Terminal One and aim to reflect thedynamism, creativity, and multicultural heartbeat thatmakes New York unlike anywhere else in the world. Wewill be home to captivating art installations, ranging fromlarge-scale works for Instagrammable moments to moresubtle elements like soundscapes that enhance thatunique New York sense of place. Local flavors andproducts will play a leading role in our retail and diningprogram, providing our guests that last taste of NewYork before they depart our city.Q. JFK is a place where people from all over theworld meet and part ways carrying dreams,anticipation, worries, and even sadness. As the leaderof such a crossroads, how does that responsibilityfeel?A. It’s an immense responsibility and privilege todevelop and operate a best-in-class internationalterminal in the iconic city of New York, which is a citylike no other. For many residents in our community whomoved to the U.S. from abroad, JFK was where theyfirst arrived and began a new life chapter. Our teamunderstands the weight of this responsibility, knowingthat the experiences we are helping to create can shapememories and first impressions that last a lifetime.Q. If we followed a traveler from curbside to boardinggate at the New Terminal One, what story would wesee unfold?A. You’d witness a journey marked by effortlesstransitions—personalized service and ease, light-filledspaces, and iconic artwork that captures the spirit ofNew York. You’d experience the best of what this globalcity has to offer, from authentic local flavors torenowned luxury retail and unique products you can’tfind anywhere else. It’d be an experience soexceptional, that you’ll want to arrive early.Part 3 – New York & theGlobal Traveler ExperienceNew Terminal One curbsideNew terminal one departuresNew Terminal One retail
Q. When future generations walk through the NewTerminal One decades from now, what do you hopethey feel?A. I hope they’ll feel inspired and welcomed—with asense of adventure and excitement about wherethey’re going. And I also hope they will feel taken careof. Travel can be stressful but at the New TerminalOne, we’re aiming to make every step of the journeymemorable, enjoyable and easy. As an internationalonly terminal designed specifically for global travelersand their unique needs, we will offer elements likedynamic multilingual signage and culturally inclusiveamenities for a welcoming arrival experience to theU.S., reimagining the international travel experiencefor future generations of global guests.Part 4 – Legacy and NextGenerationQ. What message would you like to give to youngpeople—especially those who aspire to lead globalprojects like this one?A. I am still, and will always be, in training. I’ve beenfortunate to have had opportunities to learn from manyindustry leaders who have helped shape myworldview and how I work. For younger colleagues inthe industry who are interested in pursuing careers inglobal infrastructure, I would ask for them to becurious and to take time to listen to other people’sexperiences. Seek out mentors and ask questionsabout their journey. And most of all, don’t letanything hold you back or limit your horizons.New Terminal One Meet and Greet
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DAVID PACEYExecutive Vice President & Chief of In-flight Service and LoungesBrunch Magazine Exclusive InterviewPart 1. From Hospitality to Aviation – A Personal JourneyQ. You spent over 35 years in the hotel industry before transitioning into aviation.Could you share your remarkable journey—from your very first steps inhospitality to becoming Executive Vice President at Korean Air?A. I began my hospitality career as a waiter at Hyatt Regency Phoenix. I was lucky to haveexceptional leaders and role models who believed in me and supported my growth. Overthe years, my work with Hyatt took me to some of the most outstanding hotels in the AsiaPacific region, providing experiences that influenced my professional and personal life.One of the highlights was living in Seoul, where I had the incredible chance to work withlate Korean Air Chairman and CEO Yang Ho Cho during my time as the opening GeneralManager of Hyatt Regency Incheon, now rebranded as Grand Hyatt Incheon. When theopportunity to join Korean Air arose, especially during such an exciting period oftransformation for the airline, it felt like the perfect next step—an opportunity to contributeto something extraordinary while applying the insights and experiences I had gained along the way.- Korean Air
Q. Across such a long career, what has been the most challenging moment, and whatlesson from it remains most valuable to you today?A. Some of the most challenging moments in my career have also been the most rewarding.The hotel openings I’ve had the privilege to be part of (Grand Hyatt Taipei, Grand HyattBali, Hyatt Regency Incheon, and Grand Hyatt Manila) stand out most. Building a teamfrom scratch in a new city was never easy, and as we know, hospitality is a business thatnever sleeps. There were long days and constant pivots. What got us through was an espritde corps—learning to trust one another, adapt quickly, and rally around a shared vision.The lesson that has stayed with me is that resilience and unity are what transformchallenges into achievements. It’s true, it really does take a village.Another aspect of working across so many countries has been navigating places where Iwasn’t fluent in the local language. Rather than a setback, it became a powerful teacher—it pushed me to develop deeper skills in listening, empathy, and respect, and to find waysof connecting beyond words. Nearly 40 years across Asia have shown me that trueleadership and hospitality come from understanding people, building trust, and creating aculture where differences become strengths.
Q. You once said,“It’s not just about providing aservice, but creating anexperience.” Could you elaborate on this philosophyand how you see travel itselfas a story to be told?A. In the past, I’ve mentioned that aviation is aboutmore than just getting from point A to point B—travelshould embody luxury, comfort, and memorableexperiences. To me, every journey is a story waiting tounfold. The destination is important, but so iseverything in between: the check-in, the conversationswith guests at the lounge, and the small details thatmake a real impact.We welcome millions of passengers in our lounges andon our planes each year, and each has a story whilethey travel. In some cases, it’s the excitement ofdiscovering a new place, and for some, it may be thedifficult journey of saying goodbye. Whatever thepurpose, our role is to meet our guests where they’reat and approach the experience, yes, with comfort, butmost importantly, with care.Q. At Incheon’s Terminal 2, the lounges weredoubled in capacity and redesignedwith live cooking stations and hotel-like details.What transformation do you mosthope passengers will feel when they walk in?A. That our lounges feel like a destination in their ownright—an environment that stimulatesthe senses and offers comfort at every turn. The goalwas to create spaces that are not justfunctional, but lush, inviting, and memorable, so thatpassengers actually look forward todeparting or transiting through Incheon because of thelounge experience. When travelerswalk in, I hope they feel an immediate sense of easeand discovery, as though their journeyhas already begun.And this is just the beginning. What we’veaccomplished at Incheon sets the tone for what’snext—we’re preparing to raise the bar for ourupcoming lounges at LAX and JFK.Part 2. Redefining the Passenger Experience – Through the Eyes of the Traveler
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JFKFIRSTCLASSLoungeRenderingQ. When designing a seamless journey—from terminalto lounge to in-flight service—what is the single mostimportant “scene” in that story for you?A. That everything works together, with no part standingout more than another. There is symmetry and a storythat unfolds. Each element of the journey is like a newchapter,and the passenger longs to turn the page to what’s next.It’s not just a single moment of excitement—it’s anexperience that flows from start to finish.Part 3. Collaboration with The New Terminal One– Shared VisionQ. JFK’s New Terminal One, opening next year, is oneof the most ambitious airport projects in the world.How does Korean Air’s upcoming 16,000-square-footflagship lounge embody and extend the terminal’svision?We are so excited to have our new lounge at NTO. NTOwill provide a world-class experience and embrace newtechnologies to bring the travel experience to anotherlevel.NTO’s purpose and vision are similar to ours, so thereare synergies between us. NTO takes what we aredoing and enlarges it on a grand scale.Q. Although the terminal is still under construction,what topics of collaboration and consensus havebeen most central in discussions between the airlineand the terminal teams?A. Our discussions have focused on how we can bestassist and support each other, identify synergies, andensure that passengers enjoy a seamless, integratedtravel experience. Airports today can often feel chaoticand stressful, and NTO aims to address thesechallenges while also offering amenities that make theterminal itself a destination. Collaboration between theairline and terminal teams has centered on creatingoperational efficiency, enhancing the passengerjourney, and delivering a consistent experience.
PART 4. BUSINESS STRATEGY& THE FUTURE OF AVIATIONQ. Korean Air is undergoingtremendous change—from the Asianamerger to thejoint venture with Delta. You havdescribed the integration process asa “learning opportunity.” Could youshare why you see it this way?”A. As I do not have an aviationbackground, I’m learning somethingnew each day. Delta is best in class,and I’ve learned so much about how toscale up the lounge and in-flightoperations while still providingexcellent service and product deliveryfrom my Deltacolleagues. I see the integration as alearning opportunity because it allowsme to adapt my hotel experience toaviation, understand how large-scaleoperations function, and collaborateacross teams. It’s been a great chanceto combine the best of both worldsQ. Your reimagining of the in-flight wine program, in collaboration with a worldchampion sommelier, has received much attention. How do such seeminglysmalldetails translate into powerful strategic differentiation?A. It’s often the little things that make the biggest impact. Recently, we partneredwith Seakyeong Kim from Cesta restaurant here in Seoul to curate our new inflight menus. To provide a truly complete dining experience, it was equallyimportant to reimagine the wine list, pairing it thoughtfully with Chef Kim’s cuisineto highlight the best in both food and wine.To me, this reinforces our commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a senseofthoughtfulness that differentiates our airline. In a competitive market, thesetouchescommunicate care, elevate perception, and ultimately make our brand stand out.Q. Many say the future of aviation liesin the “competition of experiences.”Do youbelieve the collaboration betweenKorean Air and The New Terminal Onecould set a new global benchmark?A. 100%. I agree it is all aboutexperiences. NTO is setting a high barat JFK from its design, amenities,artwork, passenger comfort, andconvenience. Their vision dovetailsseamlessly with what we aspire toachieve – just on a larger scale
WHERE CULTURE, HUMANITY, ANDINNOVATION MEET IN THE SKIESQ. Airports are often a country’s firstimpression and last memory. What doyou hope will be the most “Koreanmoment” that passengers experiencethrough KoreanAir and The New Terminal One?A. From the moment guests arrive atcheck-in, I want them to feel genuinelywelcomed, with our staff embodying“excellence from the heart” withgestures both small andmeaningful,whether it’s a warmgreeting or guidance through theterminal.In our lounges, travelers can savorauthentic Korean cuisine, from thearoma of freshlyprepared dishes to the flavors thatreflect the depth of the country’sculinary heritage.Thoughtful touches in design, lighting,and especially art, create a sense ofplace andculture. Our collection features bothyoung and established artists fromKorea and NewYork, namely, Young Sun Kim, LeeJoon, Shin Min Joo, Jay Chung, KatyStone, RossBleckner, and Robert Longo.Q. Looking back on your careerbridging both hospitality and aviation,what cultural exchange moment hasbeen most rewarding to youpersonally?A. Being able to connect and buildrelationships with colleagues andguests, even without speaking theirlanguage, has always been importantto me. I believe that if you have a storyto share and a genuine desire toengage, the message transcends anylanguage barriers.Q. Looking five to ten years ahead,how do you envision the evolutionof lounges and in-flight serviceunder your leadership?A. I see lounges and in-flight servicecontinuing to evolve as we respondto what our guests truly desire andcare about. Innovation isn’t aboutfollowing trends. It’s about listeningto travelers and shaping experiencesthat matter to them.Our lounges will remain destinationsin their own right, offering comfort,culture, andmemorable moments, while our inflight service will continue to reflectthoughtful, high quality, andpersonalized hospitality. By keepingthe focus on our passengers, weensure that every change we make ismeaningful and elevates the overalltravel experience.Q. In an era defined by rapiddigital transformation, how doyou plan to preserve theirreplaceable human touch?A. It's all about humaninteractions and heart-to-heartconnections. You need to havean authentic story that youbelieve in. When you have that,you create a human impact thatmotivates people to tune in towhat you have to say and whatyou believe. We intend to makeour customers feel like thecompany is taking them along onour journey, not just one-waycommunication. The companyshould establish a relationshipwith its customers in terms ofbeing friends and helping eachother. It is about engaging andcaring.Last week, I was walking around theairport when a young Korean womanapproached me and asked if she couldpractice her English. I said “sure,” and wetalked as we walked through theconcourse. She was graduating fromcollege and heading to Tokyo for avacation before starting her first job in thehospitality industry. I told her I used towork in hotels, but now I work for KoreanAir. Soon, we reached the Prestige ClassLounge, and I explained that we had justopened it last week. She asked if shecould see it, but since she was flying on adifferent airline, it wouldn't be possible. Isaid, Let’s try. When we went to thereception desk, the staff told her it mightnot be possible, but they would ask theirmanager to allow her to just look around.Then they saw me, spoke to the girl inKorean, and let her in. She was amazedthat an EVP from Korean Air would talkwith her and help her, even though shewas a passenger on another airline. Tome, she was a young hotelier starting hercareer—a kindred spirit.Another time last week, I met a 7-year-oldChinese boy in the lounge. He started toask me a question in Mandarin, but Icouldn’t understand him. I opened myphone to Google Translate, and we had aconversation about his trip to the US.Basically, he desired to have a chocolatemilk and a straw, and I got to hear abouthis story of visiting Disneyland. So, evenin an era of rapid digital transformation,the human touch remains essential.Technology can streamline processes andprovide helpful resources (i.e., GoogleTranslate), but genuine connection comesfrom empathy and care. Small, authenticgestures like listening, responding toindividual needs, or simply taking the timeto engagewill never be replaced.“May I tell you a story, ortwo?”Part 6. Looking Forward –Vision & ReflectionPart 5. Culture,Diplomacy & Humanity
Q. Finally, what single piece ofadvice would you most want toshare with the next generationof leaders in aviation andhospitality?A. No matter how muchtechnology forms our lives andassists us, we are in thehospitality and service industry,and it is the human factor that willdifferentiate the mediocre fromthose who make an impact. Wemay not know the back story ofour passengers and guests, and itis for us to help them craft theirtravel story. Put yourself in theirshoes and feel whatthey feel.Quick Reflections – A HumanTouchQ. What is your favorite traveldestination, and why?A. The Basque Country of Spain.The cities of San Sebastian andPamplona. But it’s not necessarilythe place; it is about the peopleand experiences that make thedestination special. I love Basquefood and the old town in SanSebastian, a quaint seasidevillage on the Bay of Biscay. Ilove road cycling, and it is nearlya religious experience there. I hadone of the best times I ever hadwhen I “ran the bulls” during theFiesta de San Fermin inPamplona, a week-longcelebration.And of course, Seoul, SouthKorea. Not because it's my home.It is the vibrance of Seoul, thestreet fashion, the style, theenergy of the city, the people. Irecommend SeongSu to anyonewho visits Seoul. It has all of theaboveQ. What is the most distinctly “Koreanmoment” you hope to highlight in the loungeexperience?To showcase the elegance, grace, andsophistication inherent in Korean culture, what Icall “excellence from the heart.” Our heart andsoul are fundamentally Korean in everything wedo, yet we maintain a global perspective. Ourvision is “To be the world’s most loved airline.”That is a tall order. By putting ourselves inothers' shoes and providing human interactions,we will create heart-to-heart connections andextend ourhospitality to everyone. Hopefully, we will touchtheir heartstrings.
THE WORLD OF AESTHETICSW H E R E T A S T E M E E T S A R T
By Brunch MagazinePhotography by Sangbum BaekKOSAKAA Warm Omakase Storyin the Heart ofManhattan
BLENDINGCULTURES,BUILDINGHARMONYkosakaWhen Mihyun Han first arrived in New Yorkin 2003, she stepped into Jewel Bako—thecity’s only omakase sushi restaurant at thetime. Working as a young kitchen chef there,she witnessed firsthand the artistry of sushiand the intimacy of counter dining. Theexperience became a turning point, plantingin her a quiet conviction: one day, her veryfirst restaurant would be an omakase sushirestaurant.That dream became Kosaka, a Michelinstarred haven in Manhattan, where Japaneseprecision meets Korean warmth.Han’s journey has been shaped byremarkable mentors, including renownedchefs Masato Shimizu and YoshihikoKousaka. From them she absorbed theessence of Japanese cuisine and the spiritof omotenashi—the art of genuinehospitality at the counter. She fused theselessons with a deeply Korean sensibility:treating every guest as the most honoredvisitor.Inside Kosaka, Japanese chefs work sideby-side with a Korean front-of-houseteam. The result is not tension, butharmony—different colors blending intoone painting. Japanese guests oftenremark that dining here feels like steppinginto a sushi bar back home, while NewYorkers embrace Kosaka as a place whereauthenticity meets style, traditional yetinfused with a distinctly modern New Yorkenergy.
Kosaka has proudly retained its Michelin star for severalyears. Han attributes this not to prestige, but to sincerity.“Our chefs’ skill and dedication, our commitment tosourcing the finest ingredients, and above all, a warm,relaxed service—that is what sustains us,” she explains.Running a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York is achallenge, but she has learned that stars are not held byperfection alone. They are sustained by honesty, humanconnection, and the intimate exchange between chef andguestespecially vital in the intimacy of a small omakasecounter.People and RelationshipsFor Han, omakase is more than food it is asharing of hearts. Lasting relationships begin insmall moments: listening, remembering, andwelcoming each guest as though into herhome. This belief has built a loyal following,transforming strangers into friends and firstvisits into traditions.The Michelin JourneyIngredients and SeasonalityAt Kosaka, the essence of sushi isexpressed through daily shipments of freshingredients from Japan. The menu shiftswith the seasons: autumn brings the deepflavor of katsuo (bonito) paired withfragrant matsutake mushrooms; springhighlights the delicate sweetness ofshellfish. Each dish is designed to capturethe fleeting beauty of time and place.
Space and ExperienceThe atmosphere reflects the same care. Kosaka’s interior isminimalist yet warm, with Japanese artisan-crafted tablewareand soft lighting that feels both elegant and comforting. Theomakase journey is carefully paced—light beginnings, deeperflavors in the middle, and a refreshing close.Among the many highlights, Kosaka’s signature Hokkaido scallopsushi stands out. Instead of soy sauce, the scallop is accentedwith sea salt and yuzu foam, then crowned with umibudo (seagrapes) that burst delicately with each bite. It is a dish thatembodies Kosaka’s philosophy: tradition elevated with artistryand grace.The Name and ItsMeaningThe name Kosakawas inspired byHan’s longtimefriend andcollaborator, ChefYoshihikoKousaka. Easy topronounce andmemorable, itlends the brandboth warmth andsophistication.Guests recall iteasily and carrytheir experienceforward assomething special.KOSAKA
Looking AheadToday, under the leadership ofowner Mihyun Han and head chefMasatomo Soma, Kosakacontinues to define the omakaseexperience in Manhattan. Hanenvisions Kosaka as the mostdelicious and best-valued Michelinstarred restaurant in New York aplace where people gather for botheveryday meals and life’s mostimportant celebrations.Her culinary family is alsoexpanding. In New York, she runsMaki Kosaka, a hand roll specialtyrestaurant, and Ramen IshidaChelsea, dedicated to ramen craft.Soon, she will debut Inoshin inMiami, an exclusive privatemembership sushi restaurant.A Future Shaped by SincerityKosaka is not only about Michelinrecognition or culinary perfection—it is about sincerity. From thefirst omakase bite to the last sip ofsake, every element reflects Han’sjourney: a Korean owner sharingthe soul of Japanese tradition inthe heart of Manhattan, creatingharmony where cultures meet, andwelcoming every guest as family.
DESTINATIONS OF INSPIRATIONJ O U R N E Y S T H A T S T A Y W I T H Y O U
Warren StreetHotel“We have collaborated with our favorite artists, sculptors and designers,commissioning original works and bringing together a collection imaginedwithin our studio.Warren Street Hotel has a spirit and energy that can only exist here.”— Kit Kemp
Walk through the quiet streets of Tribeca, and at a certain moment a burst of color appears like a small miracle. A striking contrast of deep blue and brilliant yellow rises against the sky, its sculptural façade unmistakably its own. This is Warren Street Hotel, the third New York project by Firmdale Hotels a place that does not merely offer accommodation but creates an entire world Cross the threshold and you step instantly into another realm, entirely removed from the pace of the city outside. Here, design is a language a way of shaping atmosphere, awakening the senses and telling stories without a single spoken word. More than 700 curated artworks and objects, all handpicked or commissioned by the Kit Kemp Design Studio, transform the hotel into a living gallery. Guests do not simply stay; they wander through color, meet light, and experience texture as narrative. Warren Street HotelA C O N T E M P O R A R Y J E W E L I L L U M I N A T I N G T H E H E A R T O F T R I B E C A
WARREN STREET HOTEL IS A HOTEL ONLY ON THE SURFACE.IN ESSENCE, IT IS A PLACE THAT CURATES SENSORIAL EXPERIENCES.Spaces Where Light Performs– The Art of LivingWARREN STREET BAR &RESTAURANT (150 SEATS)A MODERN BRASSERIEWHERE GLOBALLYINFLECTED CLASSICS MEETLARGE-SCALE, VIBRANTARTWORKSEACH MEAL BECOMING ITSOWN QUIET PERFORMANCE.
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A Note from theBrunch Magaz ine EditorWarren Street Hotel offers the rarest luxury in New York—the art of stillness.Here, rest becomes a sensory journey,and leaving feels like stepping away from a beautifully crafted experience.Because this hotel is not simply a place to stay—it is a work of art you inhabit.Warren Street Hotel Lobby 2
Warren Street Hotel is not simply located in Tribeca; it is in conversation with it.Once the epicenter ofManhattan’s textile industry, the district has transformed into one of the city’s most creativeneighborhoods—home to galleries, ateliers and design studios.Within this evolving cultural landscape,the hotel becomesa meeting point of past industrialmemory and contemporary artisticspirit, a place where different temporaland emotional geographies subtlyoverlapStarting from $825 www.firmdalehotel.com 86WarrenSt,TriBeCa,NewYork,NY10007 Tribeca — A New Layer of theCity’s Cultural Map
Where the City Becomes ArtF R O M L I V I N G S P A C E ST OT I M E L E S S M A S T E R P I E C E S
T H E F R I C K C O L L E C T I O NW H E R E T I M E L E A N S T O B R E A T H EY O U R P A R A G R A P H T E X TY O U R P A R A G R A P H T E X TA House That Became a Museum, A Museum That Feels Like a HomeThe defining quality of the Frick Collection is the way it makes visitors feel less likemuseumgoers and more like guests invited into a private home.Instead of a vast, imposinglobby,you are greeted by low, warm lighting, rich wood paneling, a marble fireplace,and a central garden court that opens toward a European-style interior landscape.The moment you take your first steps inside,the act of viewing ceases to be a formal encounter with art,It becomes a quiet walk across a century of time an experience as intimate as it isimmersive.
NEW YORK IS A CITY THAT DEMANDS VELOCITY.DEALS MOVE FASTER THAN LIGHT,INFORMATION POURS IN WITHOUT REST, ANDTHE WIND OF COUNTLESS BODIES BRUSHINGPAST BECOMES A KIND OF URBAN RHYTHM.YET AT THE CORNER WHERE 70TH STREETMEETS FIFTH AVENUE, THAT RELENTLESS PACEFALLS SUDDENLY STILL. HERE, TIME SEEMS TOLOOSEN ITS KNOTS AND INHALE SLOWLY APLACE WHERE THE WORLD SOFTENS INTOSILENCE: THE FRICK COLLECTION. BUILT IN 1914AS THE PRIVATE RESIDENCE OF STEELMAGNATE HENRY CLAY FRICK, THE HOUSE WASTRANSFORMED INTO A PUBLIC MUSEUM AFTERHIS DEATH, AS DIRECTED BY HIS WILL. HEWISHED FOR THE HOME TO REMAIN ALIVE AS APLACE WHERE PEOPLE COULD ENCOUNTERBEAUTY. A WISH THAT HAS ENDURED, INTACTAND LUMINOUS, FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY.THE FRICK COLLECTION IS NOT MERELY AMUSEUM.IT IS ONE OF THE RARE INSTANCES IN WHICH APRIVATE HOME HAS BECOME A HOME FOR ARTAND IN THIS TRANSFORMATION LIES ITSSINGULARITY,SETTING IT APART FROM EVERY OTHERCULTURAL INSTITUTION IN NEW YORK.A WORLDWHERECLASSICALBEAUTYEXHALES ONCEMORE IN THEQUIET OF FIFTHAVENUEF I G . 3 7J O H N S I N G E R S A R G E N T , I S A B E L L A S T E W A R T G A R D N E R , 1 8 8 8 .
M a s t e r p i e c e s H e l d i nS t i l l n e s sThe Frick Collection may be modest in scale, but the caliberof its holdings is among the finest in the world.Here, you encounter:
ohannes Vermeer Mistress and Maid, Officer andLaughing Girl, Girl Interrupted at Her Music, and more.The Frick remains one of New York’s most treasuredplaces to experience Vermeer’s rare light.Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Titian, Fragonard, Goyamasterpieces by artists who defined entire eras,arranged not like museum displays but as thoughthey still inhabit the drawing roomsof the mansion’s original owner.Chardin and Gainsborough, the quiet dignity ofFrench Rococo, and sculptures, tapestries, anddecorative arts spanning the 14th to the 19thcenturies.But perhaps the most captivating aspect of the Frickis that the works are not presented as objects stagedfor exhibition.They are placed as they once were as part of a livinghome, woven naturally into the rhythm of daily life.Because of this, the distance between viewer andartwork collapses.Visitors encounter not just great art, but the feeling ofa world in which art was inseparable from the life thatsurrounded it.J
AWhen The Frick Collection reopened its historic Fifth Avenue mansionon April 17, 2025, the event marked far more than the return of a belovedcultural institution. It signaled the renewal of one of New York’s mostquietly powerful spaces a place where art is not simply exhibited, butallowed to exist as it once did within the lived rhythms of a home. Longcelebrated as “a house that became a museum,” the Frick now embracesan even more nuanced identity a museum that still feels unmistakably likea home.Intimacy, rather than scale, has always been the Frick’s definingsensibility. Here, visitors are not greeted by a grand atrium oroverwhelming spectacle. Instead, warm light, deep wood paneling, amarble fireplace, and a garden court that unfolds toward the restoredSeventieth Street Garden create a sense of quiet arrival a thresholdwhere time seems to loosen, soften, and breathe.A Return That Redefines the Museum-Home Dialectic
NEW SEASONThe multi-year renovation, designed by Selldorf Architects with Beyer Blinder Belle as executive architect,preserves the integrity of the original 1914 residence while opening more of it to the public than at any point inits history. The most significant transformation lies on the second floor,the private domestic quarters of the Frick family—now accessible to visitors for the first time. The BreakfastRoom, Boucher Room, and newly configured galleries present works of Renaissance gold-ground painting,portrait medals, timepieces, ceramics, and rarely seen holdings from the permanent collection. On the firstfloor, the reconfigured layout introduces a new exhibition gallery the museum now has its first dedicatededucation center, a state-of-the-art 218-seat Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium, enhanced conservationfacilities, and comprehensive improvements to infrastructure and accessibility. The Frick Art ReferenceLibrary, with its restored reading rooms and redesigned entrance sequence, now flows more naturally with themuseum, creating a unified ecosystem of scholarship and exhibition. Together, these changes position themansion as a site where New York’s cultural strata converge its past preserved, its present clarified, its futureimagined.A HISTORIC MANSION REBORN
A Year Marked by Quiet Brilliance — Exhibitions of 2025The museum’s first exhibitions following the reopening distilled the Frick’s renewed vision. The newCabinet Gallery debuted with an exquisite selection of seldom-seen drawings by Degas, Goya, Ingres,Rubens, and Whistler intimate works whose scale resonates beautifully within the domesticarchitecture of the mansion.To revive the floral traditions of the house’s earliest public years,the Frick commissioned ceramic sculptor Vladimir Kanevskyto create porcelain flower arrangements uniquely for the museum a contemporary homage to themansion’s historic atmosphere.In late April, the newly completed Schwarzman Auditorium hosted a spring music festival,weavingclassical and contemporary sound into the architectural fabric of the house and honoring theinstitution’s long history of musical patronage.June brought “Vermeer’s Love Letters,”a focused reunion of three Vermeer paintings that reinterpretsthe Frick’s celebrated tradition of intimate, masterpiece-centered exhibitions.Visitors rediscovered familiar works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Goya, and Belliniin galleries where light, color, and spatial clarity had been subtly recalibrated revealing newresonances within well-loved pieces.Furthermore, many furnishings and decorative arts were reinstalled in ways that emphasize theFrick's origins as a lived home.These objects no longer feel like static decor but like memory returning,quietly, to its rightful rooms. As the interpretive clarity honed during the Frick Madison years mergeswith the restored warmth of the mansion, a persistent question surfaces with renewed elegance:What does it mean to be truly Frick?EDITOR’S NOTEOn Memory, Stillness, and the City That Holds Them BothThe reopening of The Frick Collection is not merely the story of a museum returning to itself.It is a reflection of how New York chooses to honor its own memory how it preserves beauty, tends to it with care,and offers it forward to those who will walk these rooms long after us.If Warren Street Hotel is a stage where contemporary color moves with exhilarating vitality, The Frick Collection is asanctuary where time gathers, settles, and reveals its weight in silence. One space dances with vivid hues.The other resonates with a deep, contemplative stillness. And somewhere between the two, we come tounderstand something essential: that New York is not only a city that races toward the future, but also a city thatknows how to pause, how to listen, and how to gently touch its own history.It is in this stillness in these restored rooms, in the soft persistence of memory that beauty reveals itself again.
As the year draws to a close, the Frick continues to expand itspublic offerings.The newly accessible second-floor historic rooms mark a majormilestone, and upcoming programs for 2026 will include anextended calendar of lectures, conversations, workshops,musical performances, and festivals further positioning the Fricknot merely as a museum, but as a living cultural platform for anew generation. In its renewed form,The Frick Collection stands as one of New York’s great culturalachievements a rare place where centuries-old serenity andcontemporary imagination inhabit the same architectural breath.LOOKINGFORWARD2025ANDBEYOND