Lalique, the eponymous crystal glassworks house recognized as the ultimate symbol of French luxury, announced today the unveiling of the Lalique Bar at Restaurant DANIEL, a bespoke bar experience. The latest collaboration between Lalique and Michelin-star Chef Daniel Boulud stems from a decades-long admiration of the storied crystal glassworks brand and its continued excellence in artisanal craft, innovation, and quality.
The Paris-based Lalique Interior Design Studio worked closely with Chef Daniel and his team to create an unexpected bespoke bar experience featuring crystal glass in creative combinations. Each piece was fabricated at Lalique’s Wingen-sur-Moder factory, located in the Alsace region in France, by a dedicated studio team.
To celebrate the unveiling of the new bar, Restaurant DANIEL will be offering a limited-time custom cocktail titled La Liqueur de René, a nod to René Jules Lalique, the Founder of Lalique, which features The Glenturret 15- year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Montreuil Reserve Calvados, Pineau Des Charentes, Aromatic Bitters and garnished with a flamed lemon twist. The cocktail will be assembled and served tableside from an ornate Lalique fashioned bar cart complete with the Wingen barware collection.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to work with Chef Daniel Boulud and his team on this exciting Lalique installation to help reimagine the experience of Restaurant DANIEL,” said Silvio Denz, Chairman and CEO of Lalique. “The Lalique Interior Design Studio’s extensive experience in crystal glassworks and bespoke creations allowed us to capture a sense of opulence and grandeur in our design, creating a truly immersive experience.”
At Restaurant DANIEL, Lalique Interior Design Studio, craftsmen, engineers, and architects have all drawn together a refined experience complete with Lalique expressions – from huge-scaled creations, including wall decorations and lightings to intimate details, such as door handles. The Venise theme is carried through the restaurant appearing within the lounge and bar area through arched panels that are illuminated with advanced lighting elements.
Innovative creations are realized through modern technology, as well as integrating classic pieces with metal mountings to enhance the crystal’s presence within the space. The result is an entirely bespoke project creating an immersive and experiential dining experience.
