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Eater
3 days ago
- Business
- Eater
The Rockefeller Center Restaurant From Ignacio Mattos Will Close in the Fall
is the lead editor of the Northeast region with more than 20 years of experience as a reporter, critic, editor, and cookbook author. Lodi, the Italian aperitivo-style cafe by Ignacio Mattos that debuted in Rockefeller Center in the fall of 2021, is closing 'on or about October 30,' citing high operating expenses related to the increased cost of goods as the cause. Lodi was among the first restaurants to open at the Midtown Art Deco landmark address as part of an ambitious turnaround effort led by developer Tishman Speyer. Restaurants from highly regarded teams, including Le Rock from the Frenchette duo, Korean-leaning Naro from Atomix, and all-day pasta and wine spot Jupiter from King, debuted nearby. Mattos earned praise from critics as well as a spot on the New York Times list of the 100 best restaurants in New York City. 'We deeply appreciate the efforts of Lodi's staff and support from our guests and the community,' wrote Mattos in a statement to Eater. 'We are saddened that economic events drove this closing. It has been an honor to serve our wonderful guests and the community over these years.' This shutdown raises broader questions about the future of mid‑range independent cafes in high‑traffic, high-rent corridors of the city, particularly the notoriously challenging Rockefeller Center, which was hit hard during COVID and has not traditionally been considered a cool place to gather outside of the December holidays. Lodi, in particular, spotlights the perils of an all-day cafe that straddles tourist and local appeal in a more challenging economic climate. Tishman Speyer, which has owned the property since the early 2000s, set out on the 'next-level' multi-billion-dollar overhaul that stirred debate over whether the developer's efforts to draw New Yorkers to Rock Center, in part by courting big-name chefs, would work. Back when the restaurants opened just after COVID, Eater reported that Rockefeller Center was betting its future on independent restaurants, citing how projects like the Market Line food hall on the Lower East Side in 2019 also attempted to bring New Yorkers to an area with big-name chefs. But with the Market Line having closed several years later, the shutter of Lodi is the first crack in the Rockefeller Center reinvention's facade. Lodi's opening marked the debut of one of the most luxurious new bakeries in the city, offering memorable kale and egg tart, a porchetta sandwich, a maritozzo con la panna, and a flauto al cioccolato (chocolate croissant). An alum of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Louis Volle, oversaw the bakery and viennoiserie. The restaurant opened with Maxime Pradié running the kitchen — since then, he became the chef and owner of a little French spot, Zimmi's, in the West Village. Lodi debuted with breakfast in the morning, followed by items like salumi, antipasti, and pastas from the all-day menu. In the fall of 2023, the restaurant did away with its bakery anchor in order to add another 24 or so seats to the dining room. The move expanded the restaurant's capacity to nearly 130 seats, including outdoor tables. Earlier that same year, the restaurant's employees attempted to unionize with the Restaurant Workers Union Local 1. After voting down unionization, workers filed unfair labor practice charges against Mattos with the National Labor Relations Board, which triggered a prolonged legal battle. In the spring, the case was heard by an Administrative Law Judge, who dismissed nearly all of the union's claims, with the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) deeming that a rerun election was not justified, as it was 'virtually impossible to conclude that the misconduct could have affected the election results.' Just after those Lodi unionizing efforts, Mattos parted ways with his Dimes Square restaurant, the Corner Bar in the Nine Orchard Hotel. Andrew Rifkin, a managing partner at DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners, opened Nine Orchard in 2022; it's in the process of being sold to a Texas hospitality group, McGuire Moorman Lambert (MML), that has recently hired chef April Bloomfield of Sailor in Fort Greene, to oversee all of the restaurants within their group. Eater has reached out to a representative at Tishman Speyer to find out if there are any future plans for the Lodi space. Eater NY All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Boston Globe
Prosecutors in Brian Walshe murder trial to call private investigator, wife's coworkers as witnesses
Walshe is currently held without bail, with trial scheduled to begin in October. Advertisement In the latest filings, prosecutors asked a judge to certify five out-of-state 'material' witnesses and order their appearance at trial. The witnesses were identified as private investigator Jeremy Dozier, whom prosecutors said Walshe's mother hired in December 2022 to track Ana Walshe's suspected infidelity; Hugh Dunleavy, head of security at Tishman Speyer, Ana Walshe's employer at the time of her death; the keeper of records for JetBlue airline; Alyssa Kirby, a friend of Ana Walshe; and Theresa Marchese, the human resources director at Tishman Speyer. The filings said Brian Walshe's mother, 'with his input and direction,' hired Dozier on Dec. 22, 2022, to surveil Ana Walshe 'for the purpose of proving infidelity.' Ana Walshe regularly commuted between Massachusetts and her job in Washington, D.C., officials have said. Advertisement The filings said Dunleavy, the Tishman security head, spoke to Brian Walshe about Ana Walshe's whereabouts 'when she did not appear for work in D.C. after spending New Year's with the defendant and their children in Cohasset, Massachusetts.' Walshe told police that his wife said she had a pressing work matter on New Year's Day and left very early that morning for Logan International Airport, prosecutors said. 'The defendant claimed that the victim left Massachusetts early for D.C. because of a work emergency, which Mr. Dunleavy can testify was not true,' prosecutors said. In addition, 'Mr. Dunleavy was the first person to report the victim's disappearance to the local police despite telling the defendant that he should immediately report the disappearance of the victim, his wife, to the police.' Prosecutors said Dunleavy also 'assisted investigators from Massachusetts in finding surveillance video of the victim leaving her office for Massachusetts on Dec. 30, 2022, securing her car, and providing paperwork.' Marchese, the company's HR director, can also discredit Brian Walshe's account that his wife had a work emergency, prosecutors said. 'Ms. Marchese has personal knowledge of Ana Walshe's work assignments, obligations, [and] responsibilities, and can confirm there was no work emergency that would have prompted Ana Walshe to leave her Cohasset home on Jan. 1, 2023,' prosecutors said. Marchese became closely involved in the case, prosecutors added. 'On Jan. 4, 2023, the defendant spoke with Ms. Marchese about the victim's whereabouts, and she engaged in substantial efforts to search for the victim in Washington, D.C.,' prosecutors wrote. Meanwhile Kirby, of Chevy Chase, Md., will tell jurors about a distressing night out with Ana Walshe shortly before her death, prosecutors said. Advertisement During the evening, Ana Walshe became 'uncharacteristically emotional and extremely upset,' prosecutors said. 'The victim discussed the defendant's pending federal criminal sentencing [in a separate art fraud case in which A JetBlue representative can also help jurors connect the dots, prosecutors said. Ana Walshe had been 'scheduled to fly Jet Blue from Logan Airport to Washington D.C. on Jan. 3, 2023, but did not board that Jet Blue flight or any other Jet Blue flight.' prosecutors said. 'The defendant claims that the victim left her Cohasset home early on Jan. 1, 2023 to return to D.C. on a flight. The victim has not been seen since Jan. 1, 2023, with the defendant as the last person to have seen her.' On Friday, Brian Walshe suffered a legal setback The searches were conducted between 4:55 a.m. and 5:47 a.m. on New Year's Day of 2023, prosecutors said. Material from prior Globe stories was used in this report. Travis Andersen can be reached at
Fast Company
25-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
The office isn't just a space anymore. It's a strategy to attract talent
Post-pandemic, flexible work models were meant to deliver the best of both worlds: freedom and fluidity without losing the spark of in-person collaboration. As the pendulum swings back toward on-site work, companies still need to compete for top-tier talent —notably in tech. But increasingly, they also need to convince those people to come back to the office. It's not enough to offer a desk and a decent coffee machine. The office has become something more symbolic: a reason to believe. A space that reflects your company's intent and identity. That's why commercial real estate, once just a line item on the P&L, is quietly becoming a talent brand platform. And if you think that's an exaggeration, look at the competition happening right now at the high end of the office and mixed-use market. Despite a general oversupply of space and an ongoing shift to remote work, premium buildings are still in demand in prime markets such as New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. That's because they're delivering more than square footage. They're transforming the workplace into a cultural and connective experience—a choice, rather than a mandate. The talent mandate driving the real estate competition Before the pandemic, Class A developers were already beginning to differentiate through design and lifestyle. But post-pandemic, the stakes have risen. At the top of the market, the most successful commercial real estate developers are now acting more like boutique hospitality brands. They're curating experiences, designing for well-being, and programming spaces in ways that resonate with a workforce that values autonomy, connection, and purpose. Look no further than Hudson Yards' promise of 'connected community,' or Brookfield Properties' (owner of New York's Brookfield Place and London's 100 Bishopsgate), mission to create 'new ways to work.' In our work with clients like Tishman Speyer and SL Green, we've seen firsthand how a hospitality mindset long central to hotels and resorts is being used to reposition commercial spaces as magnets for talent. These are no longer passive shells for work; they're active tools in the battle for culture, collaboration, and competitive advantage. The imperative isn't just to create 'high-end' offices. It's to build environments that help companies recruit the best people and inspire them to come together in person. That means more than adding rooftop gardens or wellness studios (though those help). It's about the story those elements tell—and how they connect to a deeper promise about work, life, and belonging. From asset to experience Take The Spiral in New York, a Tishman Speyer property designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. Its terraced, corkscrew architecture connects every floor to outdoor green space, a vertical extension of the High Line that literally winds nature up the building. This isn't just a design flourish; it's a signal of fresh air, light, openness that tells employees: 'You'll be well here.' Or Morgan North, another Tishman Speyer project we collaborated on, where a multi-acre rooftop park atop a historic post office delivers an unexpected sense of calm and retreat in the heart of Manhattan. These aren't gimmicks, but curatorial decisions meant to align with the values of the people companies want to hire: wellness, connection, inspiration. At One Madison, developed by SL Green, that narrative continues with a rooftop French garden, luxury fitness from Chelsea Piers, and culinary offerings from chef Daniel Boulud. There's even an exclusive tenant-only amenities floor. This isn't just where people work; it's a place they want to be. Why space is a dimension of brand Real estate branding has been seen as ephemeral; temporary campaigns to lease up space. But this new era demands something more permanent, more intentional. When done right, the brand of a place becomes part of the product itself. It doesn't fade once the building's full. It lives on in the daily experience of the people inside. And that's where hospitality becomes essential. Not in a superficial sense, but in how you curate and program a space to say something meaningful. In many ways, it's less about branding as communications, and more about creating an environment that signals what kind of company you are, and what kind of people will thrive there. In this context, hospitality is no longer a metaphor, it's a method. It means thinking about your office as a host would a guest: What do they need? How do we make them feel welcome, inspired, and cared for? But what's the ROI? We're often asked: Does this really make people more productive? How do we justify this level of investment in the workplace experience? The short answer is: the best spaces don't distract, they create tangible operational leverage. When employees can walk in a park, work from a lounge, eat world-class food, or exercise without leaving the building, they're more productive, more loyal, more connected, and more likely to return. More importantly, these spaces send a signal to current and prospective employees. They say: 'We value your experience. We want you to do your best work, and enjoy your life while doing it.' That's a powerful competitive edge, especially when top talent is scarce and expectations are high. What founders should be asking If you're a founder or people leader, the question isn't 'How much space do we need and what well-being perks can we offer?' It's 'What kind of experience are we creating, and what does that say about who we are?' The office, in this light, becomes a key pillar of your employer brand, not a backdrop, but a stage. One that helps you tell your story and helps your people to live it. And when that's done well, it's not just employees, present and future, who notice. Investors, clients, and collaborators do, too. In the most effective developments, brand doesn't just show up in a name or a logo. It informs the entire user experience, just as it would in a top-tier hotel or entertainment venue. From the lobby to the lounge, from fitness to food, every detail becomes a chapter in a larger story. So, if your real estate is still telling a story about 'available space,' you're already behind. The next wave of workplaces is telling a different story, about purpose, energy, community, and care. That's the kind of story the best talent wants to be part of.
Boston Globe
21-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
State Street consolidating Boston offices, pulling out of Fort Point
For at least the past five years, State Street has used One Channel Center as the headquarters of its asset management arm, which recently changed its name from State Street Global Advisors to State Street Investment Management. Sarnoski said the asset management division will move into two floors at One Congress, including one where a new trading desk is being built. Sarnoski said the primary reason for the office consolidation is to make the workforce more efficient, by putting more people under the same roof. Starting in the fall of 2023, State Street required workers to be in the office at least four days a week, one of the most aggressive post-COVID return-to-office mandates in the city. Advertisement 'The reason here [for the move] is purely we've seen the value of working in person,' Sarnoski said. 'It's been reinforced with our return-to-office mandate. ... It makes much more sense to have people in person in the same building.' Advertisement Cost savings, he added, is also a benefit, though not the driving force. State Street last week told investors it would take a $100 million charge to account for severance packages associated with layoffs of 900 people across its global workforce; the move out of One Channel Center is unrelated. (The company declined to say how many Massachusetts jobs were cut.) State Street still has several years left on its lease with landlord Tishman Speyer. Sarnoski said it's possible State Street will try to sublease the space, but the company is also talking about a deal to buy out the rest of the lease so Tishman Speyer can look at new tenants to fill the building, and offer a lease that lasts for longer than a few years. (State Street's lease expires at the end of 2029.) State Street is one of Boston's biggest employers, and there are only a few that could use an office building as large as 500,000 square feet. For comparison, Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro and P&G's Boston-based Gillette division, two big employers currently considering moves in Boston, are seeking offices that are roughly half that size. Commonwealth Ventures and Ares Management began developing the building and its adjacent 970-space garage for State Street more than a decade ago. The building opened in late 2014, and it was Advertisement Tom Ready, a board member at the Fort Point Neighborhood Association, said the departure would have a relatively low impact on the surrounding neighborhood, in part because State Street employees have tended to use the corporate cafeteria instead of eating out at local restaurants. 'They've been consolidating their footprint over time and reducing the size of their workforce in Greater Boston,' Ready said of State Street. 'It's not a surprise to us that they're either moving out entirely or don't require the full building anymore. [But] it is a surprise they're leaving before their lease is up.' Jon Chesto can be reached at
Fox News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Mamdani walks back ‘globalize the intifada' stance during NYC business meeting
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani told business leaders during a closed-door meeting this week that he would not use the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" and would discourage others from using it moving forward, Fox News has confirmed. After months of refusing to condemn the anti-Israel rallying cry, which, according to the American Jewish Committee, "calls for people from around the globe to participate in rising up against Israel," Mamdani told more than 140 business leaders that a conversation with a Jewish woman about how this phrase triggers memories of terrible incidents changed his mind. The New York Times first reported Mamdani's comments on Tuesday following his meeting with business leaders at the Partnership for New York City at the offices of Tishman Speyer in Rockefeller Center. Down in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, at another closed-door meeting hosted by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about how to run a successful digital campaign, condemnation of the phrase was absent from conversations among national Democratic leaders who attended. When asked by Fox News if there was a discussion about Mamdani's new discouragement of the phrase, Ocasio-Cortez said, "No, that did not come up." Several Democratic lawmakers confirmed Mamdani didn't share specifics about his radical policy agenda for New York City, but instead shared his insights on running an effective digital campaign with a focus on affordability. A visibly frustrated Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., told Fox News' Aishah Hasnie that Mamdani "didn't even talk about" the phrase during the breakfast. "I'll have that discussion with him later, but it didn't come up. But I mean, I know a whole lot of people that care deeply about Israel that also are very worried about watching children die of starvation," she said. Reps. André Carson, D-Ill., and Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., also confirmed the topic did not come up. The slogan "Globalize the Intifada" has stirred up tension within the Democratic Party since Mamdani was asked by The Bulwark podcast host Tim Miller if the phrase made him uncomfortable. Mamdani said he doesn't support the policing or banning of language when repeatedly asked by journalists if he would condemn the phrase. Unsurprisingly, his competitor in the mayoral race, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, joined the chorus of Jewish advocates and coalitions who criticized Mamdani's refusal to condemn the phrase. "That is not only wrong, it is dangerous," Cuomo said in a statement soon after the viral clip. "There are no two sides here," he added. But as Mamdani walks back his position on others using the phrase—popular among the pro-Palestine protests that have erupted at Columbia University and other college campuses as Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza rages on—national Democrats have begun to weigh in on the controversial slogan. Ocasio-Cortez, an early endorser of Mamdani's campaign, told Fox News' Chad Pergram on Wednesday that Mamdani shared critical insights about how to "level up all of our games in terms of technique" during the "Communication and Organizing Skillshare Breakfast" in Washington on Wednesday. While several national Democratic leaders have come out in support of Mamdani—including Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who backed Cuomo in the Democratic primary—outstanding skeptics have not endorsed the 33-year-old candidate. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have confirmed plans to meet with Mamdani in New York City later this week, but both top Democrats have yet to formally endorse the self-described Democratic socialist. Ocasio-Cortez also urged those with outstanding questions about Mamdani to "get to know him" before "making assessments from what you may see on television." She applauded her caucus for "showing up in good faith" on Wednesday to give him a fair chance and demonstrating a "willingness to listen and make assessments for themselves." Mamdani's campaign did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment.
