Gear up for a first taste of summer as Design Hotels brings Casa Lawa, Sicily’s renowned culinary retreat, and its aperitivo to New York City.

Expect bold flavors and Mediterranean conviviality, right in the heart of The Moore, Design Hotels’ newest member in the city.

A playful tablescape, sun-ripened tomatoes, lively conversation. This is the spirit of Casa Lawa, the beloved culinary residency in Sicily. What began as an encounter for Design Hotels’ latest Further—Community Capital study and blossomed through a mutual love of community is now set to flourish into Design Hotels’ most vibrant activation to date.

Enter Casa Lawa at The Moore. On May 16 and 17, it will take over the lobby of The Moore—fittingly for a space designed to feel more like a home than a hotel—bringing its community spirit and a slice of Sicilian summer straight into the heart of New York City. Come for a first taste of summer, and stay for lively conversations, creative connections, and more.