Encore Restaurant NYC My New Venture


When you own a restaurant sometimes you are in a constant struggle. You struggle with what you want to be happening and what is actually demanded of you. When you are a Chef that is compounded by what you want to cook and what your customer base will tolerate. In the 5 borough area that can also be dictated by the neighborhood the restaurant is located. This is my dilemma of late. I play around with different ideas on my menu alot, however there is only so far I can go. Its not them its me. I want to do extravagant high end service sometimes and my place is located in a kind of blue collar area. So I have a strong base of regulars who expect a good hearty meal that reminds them of home. I get and I am thankful for the 8 years of business I have had there. As a Chef though , you want to grow and change it up. 
That's why a new venture is so exciting. I have found a place across the Verrazano Bridge in Brooklyn, where I currently reside. The neighborhood is known for its range of higher end restaurants and I am excited to give it a go. Our place will feature a Nouvelle American menu , have lots of live entertainment and bring back the "night out". It will be a real chance to dress up and have a superb gastronomical experience. My intention is to really dig into some recipes that will dazzle the senses and leave people gushing to their friends about the food, drink and live entertainment offered to them at Encore Restaurant NYC. 
We are under construction right now but will be ready sometime in early 2016. The target is before Valentine's day. Stay tuned.

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