Gitano Lands in Seaport District as a Year-round New York Destination

New York is full of restaurants that have landed on a “best of” list. But Gitano founder James Gardner has a different claim to fame for his newest opening: biggest disco ball in New York City. The sparkling decor piece has become a central motif for the hospitality brand, founded in Tulum in 2013, and its new two-meter ball will set the scene as Gitano opens its first permanent New York location at Pier 17 in the Seaport District. The Mexican restaurant and nightlife concept spans two floors and 14,000 square feet, including a main dining room and club. “This is the most insane project I’ve ever done,” says Gardner. The Jungle Bar at Gitano. The opening follows several fully outdoor and seasonal iterations of the restaurant concept in New York. Gitano first transformed a vacant SoHo lot into a lush tropical retreat, and later landed on Governor’s Island for two summers. Now, Gitano is putting down a permanent anchor: no ferry ride required. “Even though it’s mainly indoors, it’s on the water. It’s very transportive,” says Gardner. The space features 30-foot ceilings and glass windows that overlook the East River. The challenge of taking Gitano indoors, while still retaining the brand’s maximalist outdoor jungle vibe that

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