For his first commission, Parisian architect has completed , a bright, vegetable-centric in Midtown East. With Downtown Manhattan reaping most of the buzzed-about openings these days, Le Jardinier is poised to make its mark on this more corporate neighbourhood.
Set on the ground floor of a new Norman Foster luxury residential tower, the restaurant was originally going to be helmed by legendary chef , though after his death last year the baton was passed to Alain Verzeroli, who worked with Robuchon for over 18 years.
Dirand reflects the 62-seat restaurant’s focus on fresh, healthy food throughout his timeless design. The interior is filled with natural light courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows, intended to be a reprieve from the urban surrounds and evoking a lush indoor garden in contrast to the contemporary glass building.
Matching the vegetable-driven menu, is a definite theme, with opulent green marble walls and floors, and velvet upholstery. Indoor plants adorn the space, peering through white vertical louvres that line the windows. A panel of mirrored louvres acts a shimmery focal point behind a green marble bench for diners waiting to be seated. Interior elements are one of a kind and custom made by French artisans based in New York City.
On the second floor, Shun is due to open this month, a contemporary French restaurant with Japanese influence also designed by Dirand. A monumental green marble staircase leads guests from Le Jardinier to Shun and Bar Shun, with double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the city.
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