The backstory The Benjamin opened in 1927 as The Beverly, an Emery Roth design and part of Terminal City, the constellation of hotels built around the new-at-the-time Grand Central.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Sep. 2026
Much of his fortune is also tied to DFO Management, his private investment firm, which invests in hotels and liquid corporate credit.
This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing.
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Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2026
The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
Neutral shades, natural wools and linens, shaggy North African rugs, comfortable Nordic sofas and armchairs from Danish brand GUBI, and warm brass fittings soften things up, creating the feeling of being in an oasis caravanserai.
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