<div class="tldr">Chef Marisol Vega stepped down from her role at Lirio in Midtown on June 18, 2024. Vega is preparing to open a new Brooklyn restaurant later in the year.</div>

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<li>Marisol Vega left Lirio on June 18, 2024.</li>

<li>Vega was executive chef at Lirio for three years.</li>

<li>Vega's new project is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.</li>

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Chef Marisol Vega has ended her three-year tenure at Lirio, a Spanish restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Restaurant representatives confirmed Vega's departure on Tuesday. Lirio has not yet announced a replacement for the executive chef position.

Vega joined Lirio in 2021, overseeing the launch of its contemporary Spanish menu. According to Lirio’s management, Vega will consult during the transition but will not continue in an active role. The restaurant remains open with its existing menu.

Vega is planning a new independent project in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with a projected opening in fall 2024. The concept, name, and location have not been publicly disclosed. A spokesperson for Vega stated that details will be shared over the summer as the project develops.

Industry observers note that Vega’s move follows a broader trend of chefs leaving Midtown for Brooklyn neighborhoods. The transition comes as some Manhattan restaurants continue to adapt to shifting dining patterns after the pandemic.

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<h2>Why did Chef Marisol Vega leave Lirio?</h2>

<p>Chef Marisol Vega departed Lirio to pursue an independent restaurant project in Brooklyn. According to a spokesperson, Vega had been planning the transition for several months. Lirio management stated the departure was amicable. No further details have been released regarding the reasons for timing or specifics of the new venture.</p>

<h2>What will happen to Lirio after Vega's departure?</h2>

<p>Lirio remains open in Midtown Manhattan. The restaurant will continue to serve its current menu while searching for a new executive chef. Management stated that Vega will provide some consulting support during the transition but is no longer involved in daily operations.</p>

<h2>When and where is Marisol Vega's new restaurant opening?</h2>

<p>Vega’s new project is scheduled to open in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in fall 2024. The specific location and name have not been made public. Updates on the progress and concept are expected later this summer from Vega’s team.</p>