Longtime French Eatery Closes In The UES After 35 Years: Report

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — A popular French bistro on the Upper East Side has sporadically closed after more than three decades in the neighborhood.

Sel et Poivre, the beloved Lenox Hill bistro, located at 853 Lexington Avenue, between East 64th and 65th streets, closed after 35 years earlier this month, Eater NY reported.

Sel et Poivre, which translates to "salt and pepper" in French, was operated by Christian Schienle, who served as the head chef and owner with his wife Pamela.

Best known for its collection of classic French cuisine, such as foie gras, sweetbreads and calf’s liver, Sel et Poivre had cemented itself as an Upper East Side staple.

According to Eater, a new owner has taken over the space and plans to open a different French bistro in the coming months.

All attempts to reach Sel et Poivre for confirmation of the closure on Tuesday morning went unanswered. There has been no official shuttering announcement on the restaurant's website or social media.

The Schienle family also owns Nadine's, a restaurant blending German and French cuisine, located in Yorktown Heights.

"The Schienle family, residents of Yorktown for many years, have been searching for the perfect location for a sister restaurant to Sel et Poivre in NYC, a French bistro that has been in the family for three decades," the restaurant's website states. "With Christian being from Vienna, Austria, they decided to create a menu that combines many traditional German dishes from Jennifer's and French dishes from Sel et Poivre."