<div class="tldr">Chef Carmen Yu resigned from Blue Water Grill on June 10, ending a tenure that began in 2015. The Midtown seafood restaurant will appoint an interim chef.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Carmen Yu joined Blue Water Grill as executive chef in 2015.</li>\n <li>Yu's departure was effective June 10, 2024.</li>\n <li>The restaurant is located at 31 Union Square West, Manhattan.</li>\n</ul>\n\nChef Carmen Yu decided to step down from her position at Blue Water Grill earlier this month. According to a representative for the restaurant group, Yu's last day was June 10, 2024. The departure marks the end of a nine-year period during which Yu led the culinary direction of the Midtown seafood establishment.\n\nBlue Water Grill is operated by BR Guest Hospitality and has been a presence in Midtown’s dining scene since the late 1990s. The restaurant is known for its broad seafood menu and large-scale dining room on Union Square West. Under Yu, the menu incorporated Asian influences and expanded its raw bar offerings.\n\nThe restaurant group has not named a permanent successor. An interim chef, Jonathan Perez, will oversee kitchen operations while a search for a new executive chef is conducted. There have been no announced changes to the restaurant’s hours or general menu in the immediate term.\n\nYu has not publicly detailed her reasons for leaving. In a statement provided by Blue Water Grill, she thanked her team and regular guests, indicating plans to pursue new projects within the industry.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Why did Chef Carmen Yu leave Blue Water Grill?</h2>\n<p>Chef Carmen Yu has not released a detailed explanation for her departure. In a brief statement issued through the restaurant, she expressed gratitude to her colleagues and guests. She has indicated that she plans to pursue new opportunities in the restaurant industry.</p>\n<h2>Who is replacing Chef Carmen Yu at Blue Water Grill?</h2>\n<p>The restaurant group has appointed Jonathan Perez as interim chef. BR Guest Hospitality has not yet named a permanent executive chef. The search for a full-time replacement is still ongoing as of June 2024.</p>\n<h2>Will Blue Water Grill's menu or hours change after Yu's departure?</h2>\n<p>At this time, Blue Water Grill has not announced any changes to its menu or hours. The interim chef will maintain existing offerings, and service will continue as normal while a successor is identified.</p>