Just a few days ahead of the US Open’s singles tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, on Thursday evening, Lotte New York Palace hosted its annual The Palace Invitational pickleball tournament to celebrate America’s largest yearly tennis tournament.
The Lotte New York Palace gracefully opened its Summer Bar on May 21st at the Madison Avenue Courtyard.
All Photography taken by Brian Schutza Photography.
Amid basketball, marathons, and baseball lies one sport New York remains incomparable of: Christmas Tree Lightings. This past Tuesday, November 27, Lotte New York Palace Hotel lights up its iconic courtyard. Known widely as Gossip Girl’s “The Palace,” Lotte secures their spot in this season’s must-see spectaculars.
While scarves blew awry and the colorful garden of wool mittens filled the courtyard, Lotte had the crowd covered! While the bar was stocked with apple cider, hot toddies, and champagne, trays of hot cocoa came circling around. Chef Bill Leonard, Lotte’s Head Pastry Chef, warms the crowd with his grandmother’s hot chocolate recipe. It was the perfect remedy for a night cold enough to see your breath!
Joined by the New York Yankees Shortstop Anthony Volpe, David Shenman dedicated the Palace’s hard work and magic to the staff and partnership with the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. The Lotte New York Palace Hotel has been a generous supporter of the foundation, aimed at aiding pediatric cancer patients and their families. For years now, Lotte has offered their beautiful rooms for families to experience the wonder that is New York at Christmas time. Following a touching speech, Volpe and Shenman counted down the seconds revealing the glimmering tree.
After a long-awaited hold since 2018, the Lotte New York Palace returns with its classic tree lighting. Right in the heart of the city, the Lotte New York Palace’s Christmas tree is ready for all its holiday visitors!
Lotte New York Palace 2018 invitational was the place to be on Thursday evening.
On August 25, The Knockturnal was invited to a special cocktail party with tennis star Rafael Nadal in Lotte New York Palace’s iconic courtyard. We attended to cheer on Nadal as he warmed up for the US Open with a spirited game of virtual tennis.