BROOKLYN — Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment today announced a new partnership with Casa Tua, the internationally renowned hospitality brand, to bring Cucina by Casa Tua to One Hanson Place, the iconic tower in Downtown Brooklyn recently acquired by Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.
Located just steps from Barclays Center, One Hanson Place will be reimagined as a dynamic hospitality and cultural destination that builds on Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s proven ability to draw local and global audiences to Downtown Brooklyn. Cucina, known for its theatrical open kitchens, lively aperitivo bars, and curated fine goods market, is slated to open in 2027.
The partnership represents a significant expansion of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s mission to deliver world-class entertainment and hospitality experiences rooted in Brooklyn. As the parent company of Barclays Center — one of the most successful and dynamic arenas in the world — Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is extending that expertise beyond the arena walls for the first time.
“Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment has built its business as an entertainment platform committed to creating elevated, innovative, and unforgettable experiences inspired by Brooklyn,” said Sam Zussman, Chief Executive Officer, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “Through our venues, sports franchises, and growing portfolio of businesses, we’ve consistently delivered dynamic experiences for our fans. The acquisition of One Hanson Place represents a strategic opportunity to expand beyond Barclays Center, apply that expertise in a new setting, and partner with best-in-class brands like Casa Tua to bring this vision to life as part of our long-term commitment to the borough and beyond.”
“Growth has always been very deliberate for us,” said Miky Grendene, Co-Founder, Casa Tua. “It’s about extending our version of hospitality – our quality, connection, and care – to a wider audience without losing the intimacy that makes Casa Tua special. One Hanson Place is a remarkable, historic setting, and with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, we share a clear vision for how to approach it: with the utmost respect for the landmark building, the neighborhood, and the people who will bring it to life every day.”
Cucina will serve as a cornerstone of One Hanson Place’s next chapter, anchoring a broader mix of hospitality, dining, and experiential offerings to be announced at a later date. An evolution of Casa Tua’s original fine-dining restaurant with locations in Miami, Aspen, Paris, New York, and most recently Capri, Cucina offers a larger-format, neighborhood-driven expression of the brand, rooted in Italian cuisine and everyday hospitality. Additional features of the building are expected to include lounge, private dining and special event spaces on the lower level, marking a significant expansion in how Cucina, and the group more broadly, will host and engage with its community.
Founded in Miami Beach in 2001 by Miky and Leticia Grendene, Casa Tua has grown into an international lifestyle brand, with locations across key destinations in the U.S. and now Italy, with further European expansion in the works. Cucina at One Hanson Place will bring a blend of the brand’s signature hospitality with a community-oriented concept to Brooklyn, tailored to the history, architecture, and cultural energy of the borough.
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s acquisition of One Hanson Place underscores a long-term commitment to Downtown Brooklyn as a thriving center for culture, hospitality, and community engagement. The Casa Tua partnership marks the first step in a broader vision to activate the building with best-in-class experiences that complement and enhance the borough’s cultural fabric. Additional details regarding Cucina’s opening, design, and programming at One Hanson Place will be announced in the coming months.