The Space
1890s Cast-Iron NoLita
The restaurant occupies the ground floor of an 1890s cast-iron building on Elizabeth Street, tucked between Prince & Spring. The previous tenant — Bellamy & Frost, a high-end antique gallery — operated here for twenty-two years before relocating to Hudson in 2023.
We kept the cast-iron columns, the herringbone oak floors, and the soaring 14-foot pressed-tin ceilings. Everything else, we drew from scratch with a friend from Nico's Cooper Union days.
Walls
Warm Venetian plaster in custom blush pink; original exposed brick on the east wall.
The table
A 12-foot white oak communal table, built by Nico from reclaimed beams.
Banquettes
Cinnamon-toned full-grain Italian leather, custom-made by a Brooklyn upholsterer.
Lighting
Margot's handmade ceramic fixtures in blush and terracotta, suspended on brass rods at staggered heights.
The patisserie case
A restored 1920s Parisian case in brass and curved glass — sourced at auction.
Memorial corner
Great-Uncle Lee's crew photo, his cinnamon sticks behind museum glass, and a hand-lettered card.
Greenery
A sculptural olive tree by the front window. Trailing pothos. Seasonal flowers on every table.
The wine bar
Four marble-topped seats near the back for dessert-and-wine pairings.
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Desserts · Tea · Coffee
"We're a dessert restaurant in NoLita named after a ship that wasn't even a submarine. Come for the pastry, stay for the story."
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