The Aviary NYC is all set to open atop Mandarin Oriental, New York, with the opening being announced by the Mandarin Oriental along with Chicago-based co-owners Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas of the Alinea Group. Featuring a distinctive culinary approach to cocktails and service, The Aviary NYC also includes the 44-seat glass enclosed OfficeNYC. The concept is Chef Achatz and Kokonas’ inaugural hotel partnership and first location outside of Chicago. Both spaces were designed by Tihany Design and are located on the hotel’s 35thfloor. The Aviary NYC is also the first to offer meal periods that extend beyond evening service. In partnership with Chef Grant and Chicago’s Aviary and The Office’s Executive Chef Dan Perretta, the team has developed a menu that incorporates the same attributes, philosophies and products as the Chicago location, but with a twist, taking inspiration from New York City. Menus are offered as part of “All Day Dining” featuring breakfast, brunch and small lunch plates with “Evening Service” focusing on more substantial dinner plates. Menu highlights include Chef Grant’s signature Black Truffle Explosion plate, made famous at his Alinea restaurant, featuring ravioli filled with exploding truffle in liquefied form, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu with pickled young ginger, Tofu misozuke and yuzu kosho mustard. Visitors to the space can also indulge in a memorable dining journey with two Chef’s Tables, seating up to two guests each, offering panoramic views of the city along with an up close and personal look into The Aviary NYC’s drink kitchen.
