Several notable chefs are marking the start of fall with new projects. Daniel Boulud is consolidating three restaurants into a single brasserie at Lincoln Center. According to staff outside the construction site on West 65th Street Monday morning, work continues behind papered windows. The new space is expected to serve as an all-day destination for area concertgoers and neighborhood regulars alike.
Daniel Humm is preparing to open a downtown location as a more casual offshoot of Eleven Madison Park. Signage for the new spot appeared last week on Lafayette Street. Workers in chef’s whites have been seen entering the building in the early mornings. Details on the menu remain limited, but the team is recruiting for front-of-house roles this week.
Restaurant operators across Manhattan are looking to attract steady crowds as schools reopen and performances resume in the neighborhood. On Tuesday afternoons, foot traffic near Lincoln Center now includes students, tourists, and office workers returning to a familiar routine after the summer.
The city’s restaurant calendar is crowded this month, with several openings planned before the end of September. Industry sources point to the competitive environment for staffing and rising operating costs. Still, these new ventures from established chefs are drawing attention as the season shifts.