After a quarter of a century, this trendy downtown eatery is reportedly nearing its end.
Famous chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Manhattan restaurant, Mercer Kitchen, will be providing its final service by the end of this year.
Eaterwas the first to report news of an imminent closure.
A hotspot for celebrities and tourists, Mercer Kitchen has been called the location of 99 Prince Street in the home of the Mercer Hotel since 1998. He is currently throwing towels from an underground location designed by Christian Liaigre, who has been serving salmon entrees and spinach pizzas for over 20 years.
"It's been 25 years," said Vongerichten. Eater reported. "It's a great run."
"The Mercer Kitchen was one of New York City's first restaurants with communal tables and is still popular today," said the restaurant's website. increase. "There's an open kitchen where guests can sit. Go back and watch the show."
Sources told the publication that the restaurant is co-founder of Club 1 Oak and Zero Bond. The owner Scott Sartiano will take over this space.
Vongerichten and Sartiano representatives did not immediately return a comment request for the post. ..
The New York Times previously confirmed in May this year that it would "help" Sartiano "help restart" the creative director of the Mercer Hotel. In addition to the long-standing restaurant closing soon, the hotel has recently been involved in a ownership dispute. The majority of owners sued and dismissed former owner Andre Baratz after being accused ofsexual misconduct.
Meanwhile, in the world of Bongerichten, there has been a recent change in South Street Seaport operator Howard Hughes Corporation buying a 25% stake in the chef's 40-meal empire. Below that, he's behind something new on the Fulton Fish Market site. Tin Building — A 55,000-square-foot destination with 12 restaurants, a food market and 3 bars opening this month.
(However, Vongerichten's management "will continue to control all day-to-day decisions" after this month's purchase, Hughes said.Post previously reported
Meanwhile, Vongerichten is also known for running a lively Jean Georges overlooking Central Park.