Park Tower Group announced that it has recruited the two women who founded and operate the popular Due Madri eatery at Market 57 to create a second location at its existing kiosk located in the public plaza outside its 535 Madison Ave. office tower in the Plaza District.
Due Madri was founded by “two mothers,” couple and whole animal butchers Jocelyn Guest and Erika Nakamura. The pair opened their first location in the spring of 2023 in Market 57, the widely acclaimed dining destination curated by The James Beard Foundation at Pier 57 on Manhattan’s West Side.
Due Madri’s 535 Madison outpost served authentic Italian fare for breakfast and lunch each weekday. The menu will feature fresh pastries, sandwiches, salads and a few new creations in addition to several gluten-free options. In addition to serving the local neighborhood, Due Madri offer discounts and catering services for 535 Madison building tenants.
The kiosk is tucked within the 535 Madison Avenue public plaza — also known as the Christie’s Sculpture Garden — an exhibition space that showcases major artwork curated by Christie’s in both the outdoor public plaza and indoor lobby. The Garden resulted from a unique partnership between Park Tower Group and Christie’s auction house.
In looking for a new tenant to populate the Kiosk, Park Tower Group turned to LIVunLtd, its longtime concierge and amenity provider at 535 Madison, to curate the best fit for the space.
“While the kiosk represents just 150 square feet of actual real estate, it is a unique element of 535 Madison, given that, if done right, it has the power to further enliven the community with a fun and appealing new amenity,” said Park Tower Group President Marian Klein. “We are so fortunate to have found Jocelyn and Erika through LIVunLtd. In addition to their incredible culinary talent, they bring a real passion and joy to their creations that will certainly resonate with the neighborhood’s employees and residents.”
