Since its April opening in New York City, Marcel has become one of the most talked-about restaurants in the country. And for good reason—it’s situated within the Breuer building, a beloved brutalist icon that was once home to the Whitney Museum, and now serves as Sotheby’s global headquarters. Dining at Marcel is as much about the nuanced French cuisine—which includes duck confit with cabbage and escargot with garlic-parsley butter—as it is about the surrounding art and architecture.
It’s the brainchild of design firm Roman and Williams, marking the second restaurant that the brand owns and operates. The first, La Mercerie in NYC’s SoHo, is a place that Martha loves to dine at—she has raved about the oysters and the phyllo-wrapped shrimp in particular. Chef Marie-Aude Rose oversees the menu at both La Mercerie and Marcel.
Credit: Courtesy of RW Guild / Photo: Clement Pascal
Like at La Mercerie, the plates, glasses, furniture, and lighting at Marcel are available for purchase. Roman and Williams’ founders, Robin and Stephen Alesch, have brought together some of the very best craftspeople from around the world for this new collection. Like the glassware (above) by Japanese maker Naoya Arakawa has a beautiful depth and is accentuated by the elegant bubbles suspended within each piece—a nod to the artisan’s hand.
Credit: RW Guild / Photo: Nico Schinco
The Hyssop table lamp is perched on the banquettes at Marcel and nods to the Breuer building’s brutalist form, cast in white bronze and molded in the shape of a hyssop flower. Another highlight is the Arita Ware collection of plates (above), which channels a Japanese porcelain style dating back to the 17th century. Roman and Williams partnered with a collective of heritage kilns to create effervescent, vibrant patterns that feel like a timeless statement.
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The new Marcel collection is available for purchase on the design firm’s website, but enthusiasts can also pop into Roman and Williams Guild to shop the pieces. You can enjoy a fresh plate of profiteroles drenched in chocolate while you’re stopping by, too, as the Guild shop is part of Martha’s beloved La Mercerie.
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