
89. Hot Spot: Ari Heckman + Xavier Donnelly of ASH NYC
04/10/24 • 61 min
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Step into a world where every hotel feels like a scene from a captivating movie, with you as the supporting cast member. Join us as we delve into the visionary minds behind Ash NYC, a trailblazing design firm and hotelier known for crafting unforgettable experiences in the boutique hospitality realm.
Meet Ari Heckman, the Co-founder and CEO, and Xavier Donnelly, the Creative Director, leading Ash NYC. Their portfolio boasts iconic projects like the enchanting Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans, the stylish Dean in Providence, Rhode Island, the alluring Siren in Detroit, and the forthcoming Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond, Virginia, set to open this fall.
For Ash NYC, hotels are not just places to stay; they are cinematic fantasies waiting to be explored. Each property is a meticulously curated world, inviting guests to embark on an immersive journey of discovery. Through their work, they breathe new life into forgotten spaces, transforming them into vibrant cultural hubs that redefine the essence of a city.
Welcome to the world of ASH NYC—a place where every stay, every play, and every moment promises a new adventure.
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Step into a world where every hotel feels like a scene from a captivating movie, with you as the supporting cast member. Join us as we delve into the visionary minds behind Ash NYC, a trailblazing design firm and hotelier known for crafting unforgettable experiences in the boutique hospitality realm.
Meet Ari Heckman, the Co-founder and CEO, and Xavier Donnelly, the Creative Director, leading Ash NYC. Their portfolio boasts iconic projects like the enchanting Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans, the stylish Dean in Providence, Rhode Island, the alluring Siren in Detroit, and the forthcoming Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond, Virginia, set to open this fall.
For Ash NYC, hotels are not just places to stay; they are cinematic fantasies waiting to be explored. Each property is a meticulously curated world, inviting guests to embark on an immersive journey of discovery. Through their work, they breathe new life into forgotten spaces, transforming them into vibrant cultural hubs that redefine the essence of a city.
Welcome to the world of ASH NYC—a place where every stay, every play, and every moment promises a new adventure.
Learn more about ASH NYC:
Follow ASH NYC on Instagram:
Explore ASH Souvenirs:
Follow On The Pass on Instagram:
Follow our Host, Gabriel Ornelas:
Learn more about On The Pass:
Read Gabriel's Articles:
Lets work together! Get in contact:
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88. High Tea: Mike Traud
On This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Mike Traud, Philadelphia-based lawyer-turned-chef-turned-university instructor and Founder and Executive Director of The Chef Conference.
Mike founded The Chef conference in 2013 in partnership with Drexel University. It has evolved to become its own entity still lead by the vision and leadership of Mike.
The Chef Conference is set to kick off in Philadelphia from April 12th - 15th, serving up opportunities for both hospitality professionals and food lovers to eat, drink and share their passion for the culinary arts via a sweet of engaging programing, for example, live talks, tastings, special collaboration dinners, podcasts recordings and more.
In this episode, we discuss:
☑️Willingness to engage in dialogue
☑️Provide a space for necessary conversation
☑️The Chef Conference 2024
☑️Alain Ducasse Book Discussion
☑️Beauty in the accessibility
☑️2024 Programming
☑️How The Chef Conference evolves
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90. High Tea: Dana Cowin
On this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Dana Cowin, New York-based food-obsessed journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine.
Dana is an award-winning editor, author, podcast host, TEDx speaker and facilitator who creates change through food, gathering, conversation and community.
She believes in the power of food to bring joy, connection and transformation and is doing all of this with her new platform, Progressive Hedonist. A Progressive Hedonist is a person whose sense of enjoyment is amplified when their actions also help heal the planet.
In this episode, we discuss:
☑️Farmers evolving climate resilient crops
☑️More delivery options
☑️Progressive Hedonist launch event + upcoming collaboration events
☑️Farm-House French 75 w/ Anytime Spritz (Regenerative Organic)
☑️Good Food Awards 2024
☑️The work and mission of Progressive Hedonist
☑️5 Principles of Progressive Hedonist
☑️What most surprised Dana about food over the last few decades
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