Lodi, a European-style cafe, is now open at Rockefeller Center

Time Out New York
September 15, 2021

Rockefeller Center is looking little more like a charming European piazza, thanks to Lodi, an all-day restaurant, bakery, and bar inspired by Italian caffè culture now open at 1 Rockefeller Plaza.

Chef Ignacio Mattos, of Manhattan favorites estela and Altro Paradiso, is behind the new spot, which is part of a revitalization of Rockefeller Center, breathing some twenty-first century life into the historic, tourist-frequented location. That is, you’re likely to see the pastries and stylized pastries on your FYP.

“Lodi is a reminder of how much restaurants, caffès, and bakeries bring to our communities,” says Mattos. “As we enter this new stage in New York City, we’re returning to our roots with an appreciation for the most essential crafts, such as milling, baking, and distilling. Lodi is a celebration of what we love to do.”

Vanguard completed the 3,000 SF full demolition and renovation for Lodi Restaurant on behalf of Tishman Speyer and Mattos Hospitality. Scope of work includes select demolition and refurbishment of the FOH space, and partial renovation of the BOH kitchen. Eutree white oak bar counter throughout the FOH space that includes pilasters with laser cut wheat motif and Carrera countertops, new dome ceiling with special plaster finish and wheat motif artwork, new lighting , and AV system and modifications to the existing HVAC system. Nero Marquina floor tiles with yellow travertine border that follows the bar counter. New pick up station, service station and bar seating. BOH changes to the existing cooking equipment, new lighting and ceilings.

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