A tropical “paradise” is coming to the concrete jungle.
Grupo Gitano has signed a lease for a 14,000 square foot themed restaurant and club on two levels at Pier 17.
East River structures include restaurants such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Fulton and Andrew Carmellini's Carn Mare, rooftop live music venues, ESPN Studios and Nike Offices.
Gitano is not completely unknown to New Yorkers. There was a large waterfront summer pop-up in Soho that later moved to Governor Island.
But the new, mostly indoor pier location is the brand's U.S. flagship, offering a “unique fusion of jungle vibes, sophisticated design, and an exclusive dance club.” [Mexico] with views of the Brooklyn Bridge,” the company said.
It boasts a giant disco ball suspended from the 30-foot ceiling.
The new club will replace Coco's Pearl Alley area.
Seg took over the entire Seaport last summer when it was incorporated as a publicly traded company, replacing previous owner Howard Hughes Corporation.
The complex includes historic old buildings such as the Tin Building Food Emporium operated by Vongerichten, McNally Jackson Books, The Lawn Club Recreational Attraction, numerous cafes, an IPIC cinema, and a nearby development site.
Grupo Gitano CEO James Gardner said the new location “blends the energy and creativity of New York with the laid-back luxury of Yucatan.”
Seaport Entertainment CEO Anton Nicodemos praised Gitano's “blend of nightlife, entertainment, Mexican-inspired food and cocktails.”
Gitano recently opened a large outpost in Dubai and operates a resort hotel in Tulum.
