Westmoreland, the Frick Collection’s first-ever café marks a major milestone in the institution’s ongoing revitalization. Located on the second floor of the Selldorf Architects–designed expansion, the intimate space is a refined addition to the museum’s reimagined visitor experience. Named after the Frick family’s private Pullman railway car—used for luxurious travel across the country—the café draws upon this rich legacy of elegance and hospitality.
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.