No.10 - Unnamed project
Galvin Brothers, London
Brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin may be two of the best chefs you’ve never heard of. Their two London restaurants -- Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and Galvin at Windows -- are packed regularly, and they’re no strangers to popular acclaim.
This year, the pair is rumored to be opening a new house in the East London area of Spitalfields. There's no word yet on the name and style of the property, but we’re sure it will be excellent.
This year, the pair is rumored to be opening a new house in the East London area of Spitalfields. There's no word yet on the name and style of the property, but we’re sure it will be excellent.
No.9 - Unnamed project
Rick Bayless, Chicago
Chicago restaurateur and Chef Rick Bayless plans to expand his holdings this year with a low-key little Mexican sandwich shop to be opened in the spring of 2009 not far away from his other properties: Frontera Grill and Topolobampo.
Bayless’ hook, apart from the great, traditional Mexican food, is that the restaurant building will be ultra energy efficient, with solar panels and furniture made from recycled materials.
Bayless’ hook, apart from the great, traditional Mexican food, is that the restaurant building will be ultra energy efficient, with solar panels and furniture made from recycled materials.
No.8 - rn74
Michael Mina, San Francisco
We’re excited for San Francisco’s restaurant opening, rn74, because it will showcase the best wines available and pair them with regional French cuisine prepared by Chef Michael Mina.
The house itself, which is named after Route National 74 that passes through France’s Burgundy region, will focus as much on good food and drink as it will on education.
The house itself, which is named after Route National 74 that passes through France’s Burgundy region, will focus as much on good food and drink as it will on education.
No.7 - Jamie's Italian
Jamie Oliver, UK
Jamie Oliver has plans to open at least three new Jamie’s Italian restaurants by the end of 2009. He chose sites in Brighton, Canary Wharf and Cardiff as the new homes for his affordably priced Italian restaurants.
Think classic Italian foods such as fresh pasta and grilled foods complemented with fresh breads, antipasti and salads.
Think classic Italian foods such as fresh pasta and grilled foods complemented with fresh breads, antipasti and salads.
No.6 - 25 Degrees
Tim and Liza Goodell, Phoenix
If you’re after the best burger in the southwest, then look no farther than 25 Degrees.
Think of the best local organic ingredients such as grass-fed beef, artisanal cheese and a wide selection of traditional and atypical condiments. Pair those with one of more than 50 wines and you’ve got the concept behind 25 Degrees: familiar fare prepared lovingly with the best ingredients.
Think of the best local organic ingredients such as grass-fed beef, artisanal cheese and a wide selection of traditional and atypical condiments. Pair those with one of more than 50 wines and you’ve got the concept behind 25 Degrees: familiar fare prepared lovingly with the best ingredients.
No.5 - Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Nicola and Fabrizio Carro, New York
When the new Trump SoHo Hotel Condominium New York opens this spring, it will be anchored -- in culinary terms, at least -- by the chic Miami Beach Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, which is run by identical twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro.
Quattro in New York will feature hearty Northern Italian dishes that use the best produce simply and classically.
Quattro in New York will feature hearty Northern Italian dishes that use the best produce simply and classically.
No.4 - Elysian Hotel
Charlie Trotter, Chicago
Charlie Trotter’s plans to open his hot new house in Chicago’s ultra-luxe Elysian Hotel in 2008 fell on hard times. However, that hasn’t stopped the master chef from taking another stab at the house in '09.
Trotter’s house will be open for dinner only -- it’s his first new house in the city in more than 20 years -- and will feature the inspired and flawless cuisine for which he is famous.
Trotter’s house will be open for dinner only -- it’s his first new house in the city in more than 20 years -- and will feature the inspired and flawless cuisine for which he is famous.
No.3 - BLT Steak
Laurent Tourondel, Charlotte
When the Ritz-Carlton selects a partner to do business with, you know it will be special.
That’s why we’re not surprised to see the company choose Bistro Laurent Tourondel -- known as BLT Steak to its friends -- to fit the bill in the new Bank of America Center.
Tourondel is known across the world for his approach to fine dining: it’s more casual than most, but he never compromises on the best ingredients, served simply and presented elegantly.
That’s why we’re not surprised to see the company choose Bistro Laurent Tourondel -- known as BLT Steak to its friends -- to fit the bill in the new Bank of America Center.
Tourondel is known across the world for his approach to fine dining: it’s more casual than most, but he never compromises on the best ingredients, served simply and presented elegantly.
No.2 - Bouchon
Thomas Keller, Los Angeles
Angelinos rejoice: Thomas Keller is coming to town.
The American chef par excellence will open a new house -- Bouchon -- in the Beverly Hills Garden Building in late 2009.
This will be a casual-dining house that features the best of Keller’s creations -- and given his three Michelin stars, that’s pretty good!
No word yet on the new concept, but we’re sure it will live up to its opulent surroundings. What else would you expect from one of the world’s top chefs?
Resources:
The American chef par excellence will open a new house -- Bouchon -- in the Beverly Hills Garden Building in late 2009.
This will be a casual-dining house that features the best of Keller’s creations -- and given his three Michelin stars, that’s pretty good!
No.1 - The Savoy Grill
Gordon Ramsay, London
OK, so London’s Savoy Hotel hasn’t actually gone anywhere, but its two-year £100-million restoration program has us giddy. That’s because, when it reopens in the spring, it will feature a brand new Savoy Grill run under the watchful eye of Gordon Ramsay himself.No word yet on the new concept, but we’re sure it will live up to its opulent surroundings. What else would you expect from one of the world’s top chefs?
Resources:
- www.caterersearch.com
- www.foodarts.com
- www.bnbwire.com
- www.trumpsoho.com
- www.charlietrotters.com
- www.fairmont.com
- www.gordonramsay.com
- www.tkrg.com
- www.bltsteak.com
- www.quattromiami.com
- www.jamieoliver.com
- www.michaelmina.net
- www.galvinrestaurants.com
- www.rickbayless.com
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