News Summary
La Tazza D’Oro, a famous café from Italy, is set to open its first location in the United States at 220 Park Avenue, Manhattan, this September. Known for its quality coffee and traditional service since 1984, the café aims to blend its authentic offerings with the fast-paced New York lifestyle. Spearheaded by LDV Hospitality, it will offer a range of Italian coffee, pastries, light lunches, and curated cocktails, catering to local coffee lovers and expatriates alike. The design will reflect its Italian heritage while accommodating the bustling environment of Midtown.
New York – La Tazza D’Oro, a renowned café brand from Italy, is set to open its first United States location in Manhattan at 220 Park Avenue this September. This opening marks an expansion for the café, which has established a strong reputation in Prato, Italy, since its founding in 1984, particularly for its quality coffee and traditional service in the Tuscan region.
LDV Hospitality is spearheading this venture, a company well-known for its successful restaurants, including Scarpetta and American Cut. John Meadow, the founder and president of LDV Hospitality, is leading efforts to adapt the café concept to suit the fast-paced New York lifestyle while maintaining the brand’s identity. Enrico Negri, the original café’s owner and operator, is collaborating closely with LDV to ensure authenticity in the offerings.
The upcoming La Tazza D’Oro will provide an all-day café experience that caters to a variety of tastes and schedules. In the mornings, the café will feature espresso and fresh pastries, including cornetti, while transitioning to offer light lunch options and aperitivo in the evenings. The menu is designed around quality Italian coffee blends, freshly made panini, small plates, and seasonal products with straightforward preparation to deliver fresh, authentic flavors.
In addition to its food offerings, La Tazza D’Oro will boast a curated cocktail list during late afternoon and evening hours, enhancing the dining experience with beverages that complement the café’s Italian flair. The design of the space will reflect the heritage of the original café yet accommodate the busy environment typical of New York. Flexibility in the layout will allow the café to function as a lunch hotspot, a social lounge, and a casual meeting place for professionals in the Midtown area.
The hiring process for the new café started in August, focusing on attracting experienced baristas and hospitality staff to maintain the high-quality service standards that are central to La Tazza D’Oro’s philosophy. This initiative is part of LDV Hospitality’s broader strategy to introduce established international concepts into the U.S. while preserving their core values.
The opening of La Tazza D’Oro in Manhattan represents an exciting option for Italian expatriates, coffee lovers, and local professionals seeking an authentic Italian café experience. By translating the café’s values of craft, hospitality, and simplicity into the New York context, LDV aims to create a unique but genuine atmosphere that pays homage to the original La Tazza D’Oro in Prato.
As the café prepares for its launch, expectations remain high for what it will bring to the bustling streets of Manhattan, offering both familiarity for those from Italy and a new flavor for New Yorkers looking for quality service and exceptional coffee.
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