French Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will open a new restaurant, abc kitchens, on April 4, 2024, at The Emory in Knightsbridge. Designed by the late Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour, The Emory is London’s first all-suite hotel and the latest opening by Maybourne Hotel Group.
The new restaurant will be the exclusive U.K. restaurant of Vongerichten’s trilogy from New York—abc kitchen, abcV and abc cocina—all sitting under one roof for the very first time. Vongerichten’s original abc kitchen has been a stalwart of New York’s dining scene since 2010. Though the three restaurants showcase different culinary offerings (farm-to-table fare, plant-based and Latin-inspired, respectively), they share the same philosophy: a commitment to fresh, organic, sustainable and ethically sourced local produce.
Vongerichten’s cuisine abandons the traditional use of meat stocks and creams and instead uses the flavors and textures from vegetable juices, fruit essences, light broths and herbal vinaigrettes. Abc kitchens’ menu will reflect this approach and showcase Vongerichten’s plant-focused dishes, tonics and cocktails. The new restaurant will present ingredient-led menus focusing on seasonality, with a supplier-specific approach to sourcing the finest quality food.
Overseeing the menu under Vongerichten’s stewardship will be Executive Head Chef Ben Boeynaems. After working for the likes Gordon Ramsay and Eric Chavot, including most recently at The Beaumont Hotel, Boeynaems brings a refined yet approachable style of classical cookery. Mike Walker will be at the helm as the restaurant’s general manager after a 10-year career operating bars and restaurants across the capital and further afield.
The interiors of abc kitchens at The Emory have been designed by Rémi Tessier. The furnishings complement the glass façade of the building, which overlooks Hyde Park. The “wine cave” fixture serves as an oversized glowing lantern housing a curated selection of wines. Guests will dine among artworks by Damien Hirst. The restaurant will also house a private dining room seating up to 10 guests.
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