Restaurants & Bars
Jean-Georges At The Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria Is Closing: Report
Renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Beverly Hills spot is closing and another restaurant is quickly taking its place.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Jean-Georges, the Waldorf Astoria restaurant from celebrated French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is closing this week. But a new restaurant is opening up in its place at lightning speed, according to a recent report.
The hotel space previously occupied by Jean-Georges will reopen on Friday as Espelette — featuring an all-new menu from Waldorf Astoria chef and culinary director Steve Benjamin, Eater LA reported.
When Vongerichten's spot open 2017, it was the Michelin-star chef's first West Coast outpost. He's responsible for over 60 restaurants around the world, according to his website.
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Eater LA reported that Vongerichten will still have a hand in the menu of the Waldorf Astoria's Rooftop by JG.
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