| THE WALKTHROUGH 02.27.09 9:00 AM |
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| Images of Birds, Feathers Fill Redesigned Ultra |
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Restaurateur and Ink C.E.O. Charles Khabouth—along with his partner Brenda Lowes—reopened Ultra earlier this month following a six-week renovation. The space, which closed New Year's Day, now features a more relaxed look thanks to a redesign by Munge Leung. A 25-foot solid-oak communal table is a focal point, while whimsical touches like the white feather backdrop behind the bar and the feather motif inside the oversize light fixtures in the lounge add a sense of playfulness to the space.
Khabouth, who called on Munge Leung to design the original space five years ago, said he wanted to pare back the seriousness of the original concept. The firm commissioned custom finishes, furniture, and lighting by companies like Applied Art Studio, Device222, and Castor for the project. A series of sheer panels featuring images of birds by photographer Stephen Green-Armytage hang in the center of the space and serve to divide the dining room. |
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 | The narrow laneway leading to the entrance is lined with oversize mirrors and hanging lanterns.
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 | A communal table, designed by Castor, seats 24 and can double as a runway for fashion events.
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 | Plush red chairs line either side the the communal table, which features hand-carved aluminum legs inspired by different birds.
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 | Oversize light fixtures offering images of feathers hang in the lounge.
Photo: Courtesy of Ultra |
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 | A series of sheer panels featuring images of birds by photographer Stephen Green-Armytage hang in the center of the space.
Photo: Courtesy of Ultra |
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 | Stephen Green-Armytage's photos of birds are featured prominently in Ultra's new decor.
Photo: Courtesy of Ultra |
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The restaurant, which also dropped the supper-club title, has introduced a new informal—and less expensive—menu from chef Chris Zielinksi. Shared plates start at eight dollars. Dishes include red-snapper chips, potato and edamame soup, and crunchy tuna-salmon rolls. Mondays are lobster night.
Ultra can accommodate a total of 400 people. The dining room seats 112 seats, the front courtyard seats 20 and can hold 50 for receptions, and the rooftop patio holds 200. Ultra is also available for private bookings.
—Susan O'Neill
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Charles Khabouth, Munge Leung, Device222, Castor
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