OUR STORY

Unexpected Hospitality,
BY DESIGN

Welcome to Nolita Hall, the first and flagship of the Black Swan Hospitality family of restaurants. “Nolita” was inspired by the famous neighborhood in New York City – coined as such for being “North of Little Italy”. Upon opening in 2018, Nolita Hall was awarded an Orchid Award for the stunning interior design provided by Tecture Design and Fabrication. Nolita Hall provides Little Italy with a much needed communal space for locals who want to enjoy a first class dining and craft cocktail experience, without missing the big games. Our main dining hall offers views of our enormous projector screens from every seat, along with 5 additional big screens (including one in our exclusive fireplace lounge!) so you won't miss a single point, kick or goal. Our kitchen boasts a massive Fiori woodfire oven, contributing to most of our Italian inspired menu and our robust and diverse beverage program provides approachable cocktails with a NYC flair with uncompromising integrity of ingredient procurement. 

BlackSwan Hospitality aims to provide first class culinary and beverage experiences in an approachable and inclusive environment – creating an ambiance of community, integrity and unparalleled quality in design, flavor and service.

We believe In leaving the world in a better place than we found it and in making an impact wherever possible. We believe in supporting local businesses and sustainable practices while providing the very best experiences in every aspect of our concepts. We believe in sourcing our proteins from humane and family owned farms and we believe in treating our team with kindness, understanding and, above all, respect. 

What you'll find when you walk through the doors of Nolita Hall, is a community of fun, feisty and unforgettable moments; a unique culinary journey through traditional and cutting edge Italian-American cuisine and an urban jungle atmosphere that combines our love of all things plant and the rugged industrial design that encompasses our floor to ceiling windows and our 60 feet of skylight (to give you the best views of the underbelly of every flight that roars overhead).

LEAD STAFF

Doug Hamm
Owner

Luis Esteva
Culinary Director

Paloma Alarcon Culinary Operations Director

Daniela DiGregorio
Director of Operations

Heather Roberto
General Manager Director of Hospitality

Keenan Anaya
Executive Bar Manager

Gina Martinez
Events Director

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