Crane Club is a high-end restaurant and private event venue located in West Chelsea, New York City, operated by the Tao Group Hospitality in collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef Melissa Rodriguez. Opened in the historic 85 Tenth building, originally a Nabisco factory built in 1913, Crane Club offers a vibrant dining experience that creatively blends seasonal, wood fire-cooked cuisine with luxurious Art Deco-inspired interior design[2][3]. The restaurant’s menu, crafted by Chef Rodriguez, emphasizes wood fire cooking using a 12-foot Mibrasa grill to enhance the flavors of locally sourced meats, seafood, and vegetables. Signature dishes include charred lobster salad, wood-smoked clams, and braised then wood-grilled beef short ribs, alongside raw bar specialties served tableside. The à la carte menu is complemented by family-style “feasts” and a broad selection of sides, grains, and pastas, showcasing a refined yet approachable culinary style[2]. Crane Club’s design is a collaboration between Tao Group’s in-house team and Laseu Studio, featuring a double-height main dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows draped in red velvet, curved booths, and hand-brushed gold leaf walls. The adjacent moody bar room includes a striking 12-seat red marble bar, contributing to an intimate yet opulent atmosphere[3]. Notable aspects include multiple private event spaces such as The Crane Room for corporate meetings, The Curtain Room for celebratory dinners, and a sophisticated bar and lounge area that hosts an upscale nightlife experience including a hidden members-only lounge with guest DJs. The venue’s sound system, custom-designed by 1 SOUND and Anthem Productions, integrates seamlessly with the décor to deliver high-fidelity audio throughout the restaurant and event spaces[1][5]. Since opening, Crane Club has quickly become a celebrity hotspot, attracting stars like Taylor Swift and Pharrell, and is considered Tao Group’s most formal restaurant to date, combining culinary excellence with refine