In 1891, heiress and philanthropist Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt founded the Margaret Louisa Home for Protestant Women, a six-story home in Union Square to house such self-sufficient working women. As of last year, the building has now been converted to the luxury hotel and exclusive members club import from London, The Twenty Two, with a ground floor is open to all. Carrying on the legacy of this historic home, the restaurant is now open, powered by an award-winning women-led team.
The team behind the Michelin-starred Musket Room and Raf’s lead the charge here, including sisters Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano, alongside executive chef Mary Attea and executive pastry chef Camari Mick. The menu travels through chef Attea’s Lebanese heritage, on the plate with dips and spreads and Moroccan spiced mains to sumac-dusted and arak-forward cocktails.