# Elevated Hotel Eateries The Ferris Restaurant Celebrates Asian-Inspired Flavorings By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferris-restaurant References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/04/ferris-made-hotel-nyc-restaurant-review.html?utm_source=nym&utm_medium=f1&utm_campaign=feed-part) & [ferrisnyc](https://www.ferrisnyc.com/) [Hotel eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-hotel-new-york) often feature exemplary flavors, but few innovate flavors as well as Greg Proechel's Ferris restaurant. Housed in New York City's Made Hotel, this underground eatery feels like a cozy pub far removed from the busy city. Seating just 40 people, the wood-paneled dining room features counter-style tables, an open kitchen and tightly packed seats. The design of the space is reminiscent of a pub meant for boisterous drinking, but the Ferris restaurant's menu is definitely something to take notice of. Proechel, a former Le Turtle chef, continues his tradition of continental classics but innovates with new flavors and farm-to-table ingredients. The menu at Ferris is [ever-evolving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonallychanging-menu), but each item seems to take an [Asian direction infused with western styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombastic-supper-club). Dishes like the Japanese sandos and lobster toast bring forth robust Japanese flavors but utilize western cooking techniques in their preparation. Image Credit: [Melissa Hom](http://www.melissahom.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Continental Classics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to update traditional continental dishes with new flavors and ingredients. - **Asian-western Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine Asian and western culinary styles to create unique and exciting flavor combinations. - **Elevated Pub Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop restaurant concepts that blend the cozy and relaxed atmosphere of a pub with elevated and innovative cuisine. ### Where This Applies - **Hotel & Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with hotels to create unique and standout dining experiences that cater to both guests and local patrons. - **Restaurant:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce menus that draw inspiration from global cuisines, combining traditional and contemporary techniques. - **Food & Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with new ingredient combinations and cooking methods to create exciting and marketable dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Fine-Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove-2.md) - [Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drake-hotel.md) - [Bespoke Hotel Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-concepts.md) - [Elevated Indian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adrak-yorkville.md) - [Stylishly Comfortable Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-frederick.md) - [Crafted Miami Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelborne-by-proper.md) - [Design-Forward Omakase Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-restaurant.md) - [Autumnal Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumnal-menu.md) - [Fast-Casual Modern Resort Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-resort-restaurant.md)