The lobby of the Intercontinental Barclay Hotel which houses the old school charm of The Barclay Bar and Grill just welcomed new Executive Chef Serge Devesa who will oversee the restaurant and the hotel’s innovative catering and banquet offerings. The bar and grill is the perfect spot for travelers looking for that hotel bar martini and chic hang- out without venturing out to far from east 48th Street. Of course, savvy old school New Yorkers looking for a cool hideaway with understated charm have found one.