Built to Last: The Craftsmanship Behind Smith & Wollensky’s Iconic NYC Millwork
In New York City, history is rarely quiet. It’s carved into buildings, whispered in subway tile, and poured - sometimes literally - across the bar. And if you’ve ever sipped a martini or tucked into a ribeye at the legendary Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan, you’ve experienced this truth firsthand. But what you may not have noticed - until now - is that the bar holding your glass, the shelves behind the sommelier, and the wood-paneled warmth of the space were all crafted by New York Custom Interior Millwork (NYCIM). This isn’t just a bar. It’s an architectural love letter to timeless design, built to honor the past, serve the present, and elevate every dining experience in between. A Legacy Project for NYCIM - and for Elizabeth This wasn’t just any project for our team - it was personal. Our founder, Elizabeth Lagos-Molinari, worked on Smith & Wollensky’s…