A Massive Year-Round Restaurant, Café, & Outdoor Terrace Heads To Governors Island
We all know the stunning NYC skyline views that can be enjoyed via Governors Island, and soon we’ll be able to soak in those views at the island’s brand new three-part dining and events concept!
The Trust for Governors Island recently announced that the team behind long-time Governors Island vendor Taco Vista–including David Hitchner and Zach Mack of Alphabet City Beer Co. and Michelin-Star Executive Chef Eduard Frauneder–are working together to bring a stunning new space to the island’s historic Building 140, constructed in the mid-1800s as a munitions warehouse.
And the best part–it’ll be nestled right on the waterfront!
The building’s historical facade will be carefully restored, while the interior will be completely renovated to create a modern, multi-use food and beverage concept.
Accounting for 10,000 square feet, the project will be comprised of three distinct venues:
- Priscilla’s: a year-round café serving coffee, pastries, and light lunch fare with an expanded menu on its waterfront terrace consisting of cocktails, local beers, and small production wines with a coastal Mediterranean-inspired menu
- The Riverline: an indoor-outdoor full-service restaurant that will have the ability to host special events
- Taco Vista: a reimagined Taco Vista serving family-friendly Mexican fare and drinks
And since Taco Vista has been operating as just a seasonal concept since 2018, the new space will give visitors the chance to indulge in Governors Island’s delicious culinary offerings year-round.
The project builds upon the Trust’s recent milestone of opening Governors Island to the public year-round and supports the long-term vision to breathe new life into the island’s 50 landmarked former military buildings.
New York State Assemblyman Charles Fall stated:
Governors Island is set to become an even more vibrant all-season destination with the addition of these new dining options. The restoration of historic Building 140 alongside these exciting food venues enhances the island’s cultural and recreational appeal. It’s a fantastic space for New Yorkers to explore, learn, and enjoy outdoor activities.
Construction is anticipated to begin in the winter of this year (2024) and be completed in fall 2025.
And that’s not all that’s happening on Governors Island–the island’s QC NY Spa is currently undergoing a 15K-square-foot expansion consisting of waterfalls, a lavender room, an Italian bistro, and more. Read more about this here.
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