# Artisanal Basement Restaurants The Ferris Restaurant Sits Underneath New York's Made Hotel By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferris-restaurant References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/usa/new-york/restaurants/ferris) & [ferrisnyc](https://www.ferrisnyc.com/) The Ferris Restaurant was created by LA-based design studio Mai and now serves [seasonal New American fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonallychanging-menu) in a modern and artisanal space. The restaurant was built underneath New York's Made hotel that opened in early 2018 in downtown Manhattan. The space features [French and American design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chateau-royale), with white oak walls and weathered spruce beams -- setting the tone for chef Greg Proechel's one-of-a-kind cuisine. The interior is surprisingly bright and filled with natural light for a basement space, with a large sunroom that serves as a waiting area and cocktail section. The new Ferris Restaurant boasts a [luxury design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammarco) with a matching menu, making it a must-see for hotel guests as well as locals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 31% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artisanal Basement Restaurants:** Opportunity for creating unique dining experiences in unconventional spaces like basements. - **Seasonal New American Fare:** Innovation in offering rotating menus based on seasonal ingredients to provide fresh and exciting dining options. - **Luxury Design and Dining:** Disruptive innovation potential in combining high-end aesthetics with gourmet cuisine to create a premium dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can explore the concept of basement dining to differentiate themselves and attract customers seeking unique experiences. - **Interior Design:** Design firms can focus on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing basement spaces for restaurants, leveraging natural light and unique materials. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants can embrace the trend of seasonal menus and upscale design to provide an elevated dining experience and attract discerning customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegantly Immersive Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-hotel-new-york.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Warm Fine-Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove-2.md) - [Stylishly Comfortable Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-frederick.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Artistic Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room.md) - [Culture-Fusion Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-restaurant.md) - [Art-Decorated Converted Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-guide-1.md)