Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Emily Andrews for Rockwell Group Everyone’s talking about The Corner Store—and not just because it’s quickly become a celebrity magnet with Taylor Swift dropping by twice in recent weeks. The buzz is all about the food, too, with diners raving over the creamy spinach artichoke dip, perfectly crispy French fries, and a Caesar salad that takes things up a notch with cream cheese croutons.But what truly gives these bistro-style classics their star quality? It’s the meticulously crafted design, an homage to old Soho, that elevates every dish, making each bite feel like a taste of New York’s golden age.
With a design that nods to Soho’s iconic past, the Rockwell Group has crafted The Corner Store as a warm, immersive escape that elevates everything on the menu, from the creamy spinach artichoke dip to the indulgent prime rib French dip. “We were inspired by the intimate, bustling restaurants of Soho’s past—those places with warm lighting, custom seating, and incredible art on the walls,” explains Shawn Sullivan, Partner and Studio Leader at Rockwell Group. The restaurant’s aesthetic layers antique brass, textured plaster, and rich wood paneling to create an atmosphere that’s intimate yet grand, allowing each dish to shine as part of the sensory experience.
The layout itself is an exercise in enhancing taste through ambiance. Starting with the refined entry, the minimalist black-painted storefront with bra.