Private Air New York

www.privateairny.com 84   |   Private Air  Summer 2026 Food, meanwhile, becomes another way the property brings people together. Our mornings quickly developed a rhythm at Truman Café & Custard. Coffee for me. A root beer float for TJ. en another the next morning. By the third day, I had surrendered completely and joined him. Vacations should occasionally encourage behavior one would never justify at home. One of the most memorable evenings unfolded at Top of the Rock. Guests descend through stone passageways lined with Native American artifacts, hidden wine collections, and intimate gathering spaces before emerging above Table Rock Lake. As the sun slowly settles behind the End of the Trail statue, families gather around shared tables while bagpipes echo across the hills and a ceremonial cannon signals the day's end. e experience could easily feel theatrical. Instead, it feels sincere. e same holds true for the property's culinary experiences. e Pour & Gourmet Tour introduces guests to historic homes, local legends, and memorable meals while weaving together the larger story of Big Cedar itself. One of the more surprising discoveries was the All- American Bourbon & Whiskey Collection. Floor- to-ceiling displays showcase rare bottles that inspire near-religious reverence among collectors. As someone who doesn't pretend to be a bourbon expert, I found myself just as fascinated by the enthusiasts as the bottles themselves. Eyes widened at the sight of the coveted Weller Millennium, a $900 pour considered a holy grail among collectors, while others admired the rare Player's Exclusive Curry Gentleman's Cut 15-Year. At Osage Restaurant, panoramic views of Table Rock Lake compete with the cuisine for attention. Yet for all the praise deservedly given to the steaks and seafood, it was dessert that remained lodged in my memory.

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