A Former Michelin-Starred Restaurant Reopens for the Third Time
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Why top NYC restaurants are bringing in famed chefs from around the world
Top New York City restaurants are increasingly turning to collaborations with renowned chefs from around the globe to boost business and stand out from high-end rivals, Side Dish has learned. The collabs, while not a new phenomenon, have taken on added importance as President Trump's tariffs create challenges for chefs to source some of their favorite ingredients. However, importing talent from all corners of the globe – which at popular Tribeca haunt l'abeille means bringing in chefs from England, France, Belgium, Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand – remains tax-free. 7 l'abeille in Tribeca is importing talent from all corners of the globe. Eric Vitale Photography 'Global residences help everyone grow and learn — from the guests to the staff. They keep the restaurant interesting,' said Howard Chang, co-owner of Kuma Hospitality Group's l'abeille with partners Rahul Saito and executive chef Mitsunobu Nagae. The dinners these top chefs serve up at ticketed events aren't cheap. At a recent, prix-fixe collab dinner at l'abeille, Nagae worked with London-based chef Chet Sharma, who studied physics at Oxford and now helms the standout Indian-themed restaurant BiBi in London's swanky Mayfair neighborhood. The meal cost $325, with an additional $295 for wine pairings. The exclusive events, however, often don't bring in more money than regular a la carte dinners, restaurateurs told Side Dish. That's because the higher prices are offset by the cost of flying in the foreign-based chefs, along with some of their team members, and putting them all up in hotels. 7 Chet Sharma, left, and Mitsunobu Nagae collaborated on a prix-fixe dinner. Eric Vitale Photography 7 The collabs, while not a new phenomenon, have taken on added importance as President Trump's tariffs create challenges for chefs to source some of their favorite ingredients. Eric Vitale Photography The upside, they say, is that global collabs raise the restaurants' profiles, bring in new diners and offer educational benefits for staff. On the Upper East Side, Sushi Noz's executive chef Nozomu Abe is bringing in Michelin-starred Chef Endo Kazutoshi, a third-generation sushi master who trained in Japan before opening his namesake restaurant, Endo, at the Rotunda in London. 7 At Sushi Noz on the Upper East Side, executive chef Nozomu Abe, left, is bringing in Michelin-starred Chef Endo Kazutoshi. Hannah Wyatt Last week, the pair offered a rare collaborative omakase where they presented their culinary visions through the use of local fish and other influences. 'We started the Japan series in 2019,' said Hannah Wyatt, Sushi Noz's operations manager. 'Our goal was to showcase top chefs from Japan through collaborative dinners with chef Noz, with a focus on sushi and kaiseki chefs at the top of their respective fields.' In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the owners of Layla's began bringing in chefs during COVID and continue to have pop-ups for 'brand exposure.' 7 The dinners these top chefs serve up at ticketed events aren't cheap. Eric Vitale Photography 7 The exclusive events, however, often don't bring in more money than regular a la carte dinners, restaurateurs told Side Dish. Eric Vitale Photography The most recent international collab involved chef Kyle Garry and chef Whyte Rushen of Whyte's in London, who is now on a 'worldwide' tour. 'We did it once, and it was really successful and fun and now it's something we try to do as often as we can,' Samuel Lynch, one of Layla's co-owners along with Stefano D'Orsogna and David Lacey, told Side Dish. The trend has even extended to the Hamptons, where Mavericks Montauk will welcome the crew from Michelin-starred Parisian restaurant Contraste on July 31. 7 The upside, they say, is that global collabs raise the restaurants' profiles, bring in new diners and offer educational benefits for staff. Interior of l'abeille, above. Eric Vitale Photography The collaboration was made possible by the deep-rooted friendship between Mavericks' pastry chef Remy Ertaud and Contraste's Louis De Vicari. We hear … that celeb chef Scott Conant is opening a posh new Italian restaurant, Leola, in the Bahamas at Baha Mar this fall. Leola will be on the casino level of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, joining hotspots including Jon Batiste's Jazz Club, Marcus Samuelsson's Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud, and Dario Cecchini's Carna. The 8,800 square foot space comes with 106 seats in the main dining room and 130 seats outside. 'Bringing Leola to life at Baha Mar is something I've dreamed about for a long time,' Conant said. 'I've always been inspired by the beauty and spirit of the Bahamas, and it felt like the perfect place to create a restaurant that's both personal and inviting. With Leola, we're blending the kind of food and hospitality I love—warm, soulful, and rooted in connection.' Conant will also participate in the Fourth Annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, which runs from Oct. 22-26.
Eater
2 days ago
- Eater
The Saddest Restaurant Closures in Austin This July
is an editor for Eater's Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she's written about James Beard-celebrated and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos. In a fast-paced place like Austin, restaurants come and go all the time. Do you know of an Austin-area restaurant closure that's not on this list? Drop us a line at austin@ Z'Tejas The final location of this Austin-born institution, located in Kyle, closed on June 30. It ran for 36 years, serving up Southwestern-inspired Tex-Mex. The original location on Austin's West Sixth Street closed in March 2023, the final Austin location closed in April this year, and over the ensuing month, the business dwindled to the final Z-Tejas in Kyle. The company intended to sell the business off at the beginning of the year, the Austin American-Statesman reports. Jewboy Subs As has been widely reported, Jewboy Subs closed on July 20. The good news is, owner Mo Pittle already has plans in place to open a Jewboy Sliders in Domain Northside. It will be inside the Lavaca Street Bar there, per the Austin Business Journal. Pittle will have a five-year lease in that location, which will serve lunch and late-night bites, plus a new menu of bar foods. The bad news is that the closure was due to a rent increase that Pittle couldn't afford. Aster's Ethiopian Located near the University of Texas campus, this Ethiopian restaurant seems to have quietly closed since June. It was open for more than 30 years, serving buffet-style meals. The reason for the closure is unknown. Milky Way Shakes For the second time, this vegan food truck has closed. This time, the owners cited the 'challenging economic climate' in an Instagram post, saying, 'The cost of goods has skyrocketed, and sales simply can't [keep] pace.' Its last day of service was on July 13. Cielo Nightclub It is a bummer to see this Latin nightclub off Sixth Street shut down, but its final day was on July 19. The closure was announced on Instagram, without any reason cited. It ran for 16 years, and the owners thanked patrons in the post, saying, 'Without a doubt, your patronage supported our long journey, allowing Cielo to be a fabric of Austin's Latin community.' The post also teased something new on the way, but it is unclear if that means something new in the same space or a new business elsewhere from the same people. Easy Tiger The Easy Tiger location on South Lamar closed for the summer, which operators attributed to a plan to 'remodel and refresh our space' in an Instagram post. The location in the Linc remains open. The post didn't indicate a date when the South Lamar spot will reopen. Jim Jim's Water Ice Consider this your early warning to get to Jim Jim's this summer because it will be the last summer you can. The long-running business, with a shop on Sixth Street and five push carts around Austin, will close in October, per a report in the San Antonio Express-News. The reason why is pretty wholesome: Owners Jim and Rachel Moy want to stop making their family work through the summer. The pair plan to travel with their 12-year-old son, visiting various national parks. They'll retain the Jim Jim's trademark just in case their son wants to reopen the business at some point in the future.
Axios
2 days ago
- Axios
Miami Spice 2025: Dine at Michelin-starred restaurants for $35
Frugal foodies, rejoice. Miami Spice returns next week. Why it matters: The summer restaurant discount program gives diners a chance to eat Michelin-starred meals at budget-friendly prices — while supporting local restaurants during their off-season. 🤑 How it works: Running from Aug. 1-Sept. 30, Miami Spice Restaurant Months features over 300 local restaurants. Order prix fixe, three-course meals for $35 each for lunch or brunch and $45-$60 each for dinner. (Drinks, taxes and gratuity not included.) Each menu comes with an appetizer, entree and dessert. Just remember to ask your waiter for the Miami Spice menu specifically. To qualify, restaurants must offer 30% savings off their regular menu, per the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, which organizes the annual program. ⭐️ Notable restaurants participating: The list includes Michelin-starred restaurants Cote Miami, Le Jardinier Miami and Stubborn Seed. Cote, the acclaimed Korean steakhouse in the Design District, is offering a $35 lunch Monday-Friday. Le Jardinier, also in the Design District, is offering $35 lunch and $60 dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Stubborn Seed, located in South of Fifth, is serving $60 dinner Monday-Thursday and Sunday. Nobu Miami, the high-end sushi restaurant in Miami Beach, is offering a $60 dinner Monday-Thursday and Sunday. Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant in South of Fifth is offering $35 lunch and $60 dinner on varying days. The intrigue: Some of the most audacious restaurants in Miami are lowering their prices for Miami Spice, including Papi Steak, (in)famous for serving a $1,000 steak in a gold briefcase. $60 will get you a 6-oz filet mignon (probably just on a regular plate). ❤️ More restaurants we love: 😋 Restaurants we want to try:
