New Yorkers irritated by proliferation of London members’ clubs on their doorsteps
Upper East Side residents fighting Maison Estelle’s plan for venue with roof terrace next to ‘nice townhouses’
TL;DR
- London members' clubs are increasingly opening branches in New York City.
- Residents on the Upper East Side are opposing the opening of Maison Estelle due to concerns about noise and privacy from a proposed roof terrace.
- The community board voted against Maison Estelle's liquor license request.
- A British restaurateur anonymously called the complaints 'silly' and suggested the Upper East Side benefits from such openings.
- British culture is currently popular in NYC, contributing to the success of UK businesses.
- Challenging business conditions in London, including high taxes and concerns about law and order, are driving UK operators to expand internationally.
- Several British establishments, including Maxime's, The Twenty Two, Annabel's, Hawksmoor, and Dean's, have opened or plan to open in New York.