Abc kitchens restaurant to open at The Emory in April
The restaurant will be the exclusive UK restaurant of Vongerichten’s celebrated trilogy from New York – abc kitchen, abcV and abc cocina - all sitting under one roof for the very first time
Abc kitchens, a new restaurant by French Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, will open on 4 April 2024 at The Emory in Knightsbridge.
Abc kitchens will be the exclusive UK restaurant of Vongerichten’s celebrated 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 features the flavours and textures from vegetable juices, fruit essences, light broths, and herbal vinaigrettes. Abc kitchens’ menu will reflect this approach and showcase Vongerichten’s forward-thinking, plant-focused dishes, tonics, and cocktails.
Abc kitchens will present ingredient-led menus focusing on seasonality, with a supplier-specific approach to sourcing quality food. Highlights from the menu include New York signatures crab toast with green chilli, dill and lemon aioli, fish tacos served with aioli and cabbage-apple slaw, and char-grilled beef tenderloin served with chimichurri and lime.
Overseeing the menu under Vongerichten’s stewardship will be executive head chef Ben Boeynaems, who has previously worked in some of London’s most distinguished kitchens for the likes Gordon Ramsey and Eric Chavot.
Mike Walker will also be at the helm as restaurant general manager after a 10-year career operating leading bars and restaurants across the capital and further afield.
The interiors of abc kitchens at The Emory have been designed by Rémi Tessier and play on the progressive architectural spirit of the building and its pared-down aesthetic. High-quality materials meet furnishings to complement the glass façade of the building which overlooks Hyde Park.
The ‘wine cave’ fixture, an amber glass masterpiece, serves as an oversized glowing lantern housing a curated selection of wines. The restaurant will also feature an intimate private dining room seating up to 10 guests, nestled next to the heart of the kitchen with a view of the pass and dining room.
