L'ATELEIER DE JOEL ROBUCHON AT A GLANCE
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Overview
- Chef of the Century Joel Robuchon's first venture in Manhattan
- Executive Chef Yosuke Suga has worked with Robuchon for the past 10 years
- Designed in tandem by well-known architect I.M. Pei and designer Pierre-Yves Rochon
- Two story high ceilings and plush carpet
- Quiet oasis in midtown is one of the most acoustically satisfying restaurants profiled
- Seats 26 at generous black tables with comfortable burgundy couches and chairs
- Coveted demonstration kitchen seats 20 with a full view of the kitchen activity
- Lobby elevator opens directly into restaurant
- L'Atelier, French for "an artist's studio," was intended to provide an informal dining atmosphere focusing on the classic, clean fare
- Ty Warner, the well known hotel, resort and golf club magnate who masterminded the Beanie Baby craze of the 1990s convinced Chef Robuchon to come to the Four Seasons New York