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The historic LIFE Hotel has undergone a $1.2 million glow-up to debut Zoi Mediterranean and its sultry downstairs sister spot, Ten11 Lounge

Blue Mezze Bar was recently spotlighted in Plate Magazine's “Chefs on the Move” column.

New Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant & Sophisticated Speakeasy Debut in NoMad Following $1.2 Million Transformation

Several exciting new businesses have recently opened in the neighborhood. This roundup features a variety of new neighbors, from a Thai tea and dessert spot to a Korean-founded izakaya chain’s first U.S. location.

ZOI is a unique Mediterranean restaurant/bar on Nomad, Manhattan, with a focus on great food, equally amazing cocktails, and an inviting atmosphere! ​Zoi has introduced a new European brunch menu that is sure to delight food enthusiasts. The menu features a delicious blend of classic brunch items and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with some standout creations that are generating a lot of buzz.

​Bethenny Frankel joined restauranteur Onur Safak for dinner at Zoi Mediterranean Restaurant at the Life Hotel in New York City on October 13, 2025, for a first look at their new Pave Potato with Caviar dish.

Zoi Mediterranean, a new Turkish restaurant, has opened in the LIFE Hotel, near the Empire State Building.

A new upscale Mediterranean lounge has opened in Manhattan’s NoMad district. The restaurant brings a tapas-style dining experience with luxurious ambiance.

It’s not every Tuesday that I find myself swanning through a $1.2 million Mediterranean fantasy in the former headquarters of Life magazine.

Onur Şafak, who had been investing in various sectors in Europe until 2008, moved to the United States, taking the first steps toward his future success story.

ZOI is a unique Mediterranean restaurant/bar on Nomad, Manhattan, with a focus on great food, equally amazing cocktails, and an inviting atmosphere!

Restauranteur Onur Safak welcomed Bethenny Frankel and her team for dinner at Zoi Mediterranean Restaurant at the Life Hotel where they enjoyed an array of its signature Mediterranean dishes, including a first look at their new Pave Potato with Caviar dish on Monday, October 13

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RHOM Julia Lemigova and tennis star wife Martina Navratilova seen in good spirits and highly affectionate at a dinner with Larsa Pippen at La Grande Boucherie Miami.

Bethenny Frankel and her team having dinner at Zoi Mediterranean Restaurant at the Life Hotel where they enjoyed an array of its signature Mediterranean dishes, including a first look at their new pave potato with caviar dish.

 

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