<div class="tldr">Franco Reyes will step down as chef at Lirio on June 28, 2024. Naomi Kim, known for her work at Mokbar, will take over the kitchen on the Lower East Side.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Franco Reyes departs Lirio on June 28, 2024.</li>\n <li>Naomi Kim, formerly of Mokbar, is named new chef.</li>\n <li>Lirio is located on Orchard Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side.</li>\n</ul>\n\nFranco Reyes has led the kitchen at Lirio since its opening in 2022. His last day will be June 28, according to representatives for the restaurant. Reyes did not comment publicly on his reasons for leaving.\n\nNaomi Kim, who previously served as sous chef at Mokbar in Chelsea Market, has been appointed as the new head chef. Kim is expected to begin her tenure at Lirio in early July. She has stated that she will introduce new dishes but retain several of Reyes’s menu staples.\n\nLirio is situated at 145 Orchard Street and has focused on contemporary Mediterranean cuisine since opening. The restaurant has stated that service will continue without interruption during the chef transition period. Regular hours and current reservations will remain in place.\n\nLirio’s management thanked Franco Reyes for his work over the last two years. A spokesperson indicated that there are no further major staffing changes planned at this time.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>When is Franco Reyes leaving Lirio?</h2>\n<p>Franco Reyes will depart his position as chef at Lirio on June 28, 2024. The restaurant has confirmed this date publicly. Service will continue as scheduled during the transition.</p>\n<h2>Who is Naomi Kim and what is her background?</h2>\n<p>Naomi Kim is a chef previously based at Mokbar, a Korean restaurant in Chelsea Market. She served as sous chef and has experience with both Korean and Mediterranean cooking. Kim begins as head chef at Lirio in July 2024.</p>\n<h2>Will the menu at Lirio change under Naomi Kim?</h2>\n<p>Lirio's management and Naomi Kim have stated that the menu will see some new dishes introduced but several of Franco Reyes's existing menu items will be retained. The focus on Mediterranean cuisine will remain.</p>