New Fusion Restaurant Solerum Signs 20-Year Lease at TF Cornerstone’s 2 Gold Street

New Fusion Restaurant Solerum Signs 20-Year Lease at TF Cornerstone’s 2 Gold Street

Restaurateurs Eoin Foyle and Darren Shore are expanding their footprint in lower Manhattan with a new dining concept at 2 Gold Street. The duo, known for operating Mezcali and Malt House, have signed a 20-year lease for a 4,744-square-foot space within a residential property owned by TF Cornerstone.

The new venue, named Solerum, will introduce a Hawaiian-Caribbean-Asian fusion menu to the Financial District. The location is situated in the retail portion of a 53-story building that underwent an early office-to-residential conversion. This transaction adds to the growing diversification of retail options in the neighborhood as it transitions into a mixed-use hub.

While specific lease terms were not disclosed, the deal provides context for the current retail climate in the area. According to a report from CBRE Group, Inc., the average retail asking rent in the second quarter of 2026 for the Broadway corridor stretching from Battery Park to Chambers Street was $224 per square foot. CBRE Group operates as a commercial real estate services and investment firm globally.

TF Cornerstone’s Vice President of Retail Leasing, Steve Gonzalez, emphasized the landlord’s strategy of curating retail experiences for both residents and the wider community. The new restaurant will be located conveniently close to the founders’ existing establishments, situated across the street from Mezcali on Maiden Lane and just blocks from the Malt House.

Real estate services for the transaction were handled by Manu Wendum and John DiGangi of Retail by MONA for the tenants. The landlord was represented by Steven Baker, Daniyel Cohen, and Tom Galo of RTL Partners.

What to watch

• Opening timeline for Solerum at 2 Gold Street.
• Future retail leasing activity at TF Cornerstone properties.
• Q3 2026 retail rent reports for the Financial District.

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