5. Chefs Club by Food & Wine
Food & Wine magazine expanded its innovative restaurant concept Chefs Club by Food & Wine to New York in November. The venue, located in NoLIta's Puck Building, hosts a rotating lineup of visiting chefs from around the world. Designed by architect David Rockwell, the space has a long bar and an open kitchen with ample counter space to serve tasting dishes. Two eye-catching design details include a massive hunk of pink Himalayan rock salt suspended over the counter and a wall of portraits of famous chefs. The restaurant has a 120-seat main dining room and a Chef's Studio, a private dining room with its own kitchen. The entire venue holds about 225 for receptions.
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