SPIN, the well-known ping pong social club founded in New York City with locations across North America recently opened SPIN 54. Located at 7 East 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan, this restaurant/social club is perfect for either afterwork drinks or a fun date night.
The menu curation with SPIN, its Executive Chef Chad Bowser and award-winning chef Antoine Westermann, best known as the founder of the first poultry centric cuisine at Le Coq Rico, came together thanks to a personal friendship between Westermann and SPIN co-founder Franck Raharinosy and a shared commitment and food philosophy. The chefs created menus for lunch, happy hour and late night that feature soups, croquettes as a playful take on the ping pong ball and desserts. Several dishes are served on paddles instead of classic wood boards, orange colored Rouille Mayonnaise matches the brand’s aesthetic and more.
The beverage program is just as impressive spotlighting SPIN’s signatures including the Marty Resiman and seasonal mule, along with additional beverages exclusive to the venue. Drinks exclusive to SPIN54 include Basil Hayden’s Manhattan (BH Bourbon, BH Dark Rye, Punt e Mes and Bitters), Chic Greek (The Botanist Gin, Kikori Whiskey, aged Aquavit, matcha, lime, Greek yogurt, sea salt) and The Sixth Burro (tequila, ancho reyes verde, Cointreau, amaro sfumato, maple, lime peppers, sal de gusano). There is also be an array of beers on tap and wine selections.
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The venue holds up to 200 people including 9 ping pong tables, a center bar, a private room with ribbed glass creating a speakeasy feel, and artistic plays on Manhattan with its “post no bills” wheatpaste concept throughout the space. The venue features retractable windows and outdoor seating that will open up during the summer.
SPIN 54 will continue the brand’s Players’ Night— Friday evenings centered around communal games, $9 after 9PM (unlimited ping pong play for $9) and have other events.
The Midtown outpost comes ten years after their successful 2009 launch in Flatiron. Since then, the brand has expanded with nine locations nationwide and continues to champion the idea of uniting people, through the simple game of ping pong.
