Ambiance at the Spring Garden Party; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com

Set against the backdrop of the museum’s recently restored galleries and the rarely accessible Fifth Avenue Garden, the event offered a magical summer night filled with culture and conviviality. Guests sipped expertly crafted cocktails and sampled a delectable array of seasonally inspired hors d’oeuvres and desserts provided by Olivier Cheng Catering & Events, while the lively jazz sounds of The Flail quartet set the tone.

Guests enjoying a preview of the Frick’s special exhibition Vermeer’s Love Letters at the Spring Garden Party; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com

One of the evening’s highlights was an exclusive preview of Vermeer’s Love Letters, the debut exhibition in the Frick’s newly unveiled Ronald S. Lauder Exhibition Galleries. For the first time, three masterpieces by Johannes Vermeer- Mistress and Maid (The Frick Collection), The Love Letter (Rijksmuseum), and Woman Writing a Letter, with Her Maid (National Gallery of Ireland) were shown together, offering a breathtaking glimpse into the artist’s nuanced portrayals of intimacy and communication. The show officially opened to the public the following day.

Attendees were also treated to an after-hours access to the museum’s permanent collection, now showcased in refreshed gallery spaces. Works by Bellini, Rembrandt, Fragonard, and Turner captivated viewers, along with just recently  accessible second-floor galleries.

The decor, expertly executed by Stellar Style Events, complemented the grandeur of the evening, while the museum’s leadership and supporters including Axel Rüger, Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen, and Annabelle Selldorf helped bring the celebration to life.

Larry Keigwin, Trustee Chuck Royce, Deborah Royce, John Updike Curator Aimee Ng, and Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director Axel Rüger; photo: George Koelle

The evening was not only a celebration of art and history but also a triumphant return for one of New York’s most cherished cultural institutions. As twilight fell over Central Park and the garden sparkled under the June sky, guests toasted to a new chapter at the Frick, where tradition and transformation now go hand in hand.

Moments to remember:

Victoria Whipple and Catherine Gray; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com

Ingrid Abramovitch, Associate Director of Communications Heidi Rosenau, and Leah Singer; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com

Libby Lindsey and Host Committee member Alexander Hankin; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com

Alessia Fendi; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com

Associate Director of Marketing and Visitor Experience Alexis Light and Host Committee member Alexander Hankin; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com

Peter and Jamee Gregory and Trustee and Host Committee member Suzzara Durocher; photo: George Koelle

Anna Zaiachkivska, Anita Saggurti, Michael Espiritu, and Anastasia Koval; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com

Monica Elias; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com

Sarah Lechevalier and Avishan Bodjnoud; photo: George Koelle

Associate Director of Development Angie Calderwood, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts Marie-Laure Buku Pongo, Erick Brocoy, and Aurela Dragani; photo: George Koelle

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Designed by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio (BOSS), Westmoreland pairs timeless sophistication with contemporary sensibility. A custom mural by artist Darren Waterston evokes artistic traditions spanning from Japanese screens to Renaissance landscapes, echoing the museum’s own masterpieces. The café, a gift of the Margot and Jerry Bogert family overlooks the lush 70th Street Garden and features walnut furnishings, brass accents, and Murano glass pendant lighting that harmonize with the museum’s signature style.

Image: Westmoreland, the new café at The Frick Collection; Photo: William Jess Laird

With approximately 50 seats, Westmoreland offers table service during regular museum hours to members and ticket holders, with same-day reservations available onsite. For more details, visit frick.org/cafe.

“As we celebrate our grand reopening, we are thrilled to offer our visitors a beautiful new setting to pause and reflect over thoughtfully prepared meals,” said Axel Rüger, the museum’s Director. “Westmoreland extends the museum experience beyond the galleries.”

The culinary program, developed by Union Square Events (USE), reflects a farm-to-table ethos grounded in seasonality and regional sourcing. Executive Chef Skyllar Hughes, under USE’s VP of Culinary Operations Nickolas Martinez, presents a one-course dining format featuring elevated American fare: fresh salads, artisanal pastas, elegant entrees, and a pastry selection inspired by Adelaide Frick’s own tastes. A curated beverage program offers locally roasted coffees, European and American wines, and cocktails inspired by the Frick’s Cocktails with a Curator series.

The café’s name pays homage to the Westmoreland, the 82-foot-long private railcar that carried the Frick family and often their art on seasonal journeys between homes and across the U.S. The original dining room onboard, intimate yet opulent, served as a precursor to the refined hospitality now embodied in the café. By blending the past with the present, Westmoreland creates a transportive new chapter in the Frick’s storied history.

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