I designed this restaurant for the fabulous Armando Orsini. An Italian with the looks of a movie star and the charm of a grand courtier, he created a magical atmosphere long missed in New York social circles. A favored establishment by the likes of Babe Paley, Jackie O, and Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Onassis and the Aga Khan, it was still real cafe society, all glamour and style. Armando liked an easy grandeur, something Italians love. That's what he asked me for and I think I managed it quite well.