Photo Credit: Dyske SuematsuSince opening in the East Village, Aquarelle has distinguished itself not only for its food but also as an immersive statement in design. Dining at Aquarelle is an instant passport to the coastlines of Mykonos, Saint-Tropez, or Ibiza. Equal parts restaurant and lounge, Aquarelle becomes a gathering place where elegance lingers late, and conversation flows as effortlessly as champagne. It recalls the great institutions of New York nightlife, but with a distinctly refined, sea-inspired edge. For those who prize design, crave Mediterranean indulgence, and seek a new cultural tide in Manhattan nightlife, Aquarelle is already making waves.