What happened to Brasserie Les Halles?
Brasserie Les Halles ‘seemingly’ closed its doors for good in 2017. In August 2017, the last Les Halles location — the one in Manhattan’s Financial District — closed its doors amid the bankruptcy of owner, Philippe Lajaunie (via Eater).
Why is Les Halles closed?
The Washington, D.C. location of Les Halles closed in mid-November 2008 following a fifteen-year run. Owner Philippe Lajaunie cited difficulty obtaining a new lease as the reason. The Miami location is now closed as well.
Who owned Brasserie Les Halles?
Philippe Lajaunie
It’s been 23 years since restaurateur Philippe Lajaunie met Anthony Bourdain, the chef who led the kitchen at his New York City restaurant, Les Halles, before becoming a beloved global phenomenon with his many television series and books exploring the world.
What is Les Halles now?
Les Halles (French pronunciation: [le al]; ‘The Halls’) was Paris’ central fresh food market. It was demolished in 1971 and replaced by the Westfield Forum des Halles, a modern shopping mall built largely underground and directly connected to the massive RER and métro transit hub of Châtelet–Les Halles.
Which Les Halles did Anthony Bourdain work?
Anthony Bourdain became the executive chef at Les Halles in 1998. The Park Avenue restaurant was also the inspiration for his 2007 memoir, “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” before it closed in 2016. The newer Financial District location closed in 2017, according to The New York Times.
Where did Bourdain work in NYC?
Les Halles
Anthony Bourdain became the executive chef at Les Halles in 1998. The Park Avenue restaurant was also the inspiration for his 2007 memoir, “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” before it closed in 2016. The newer Financial District location closed in 2017, according to The New York Times.
When did Anthony Bourdain stop working at Les Halles?
The late Anthony Bourdain was at the helm of Les Halles’ kitchen during his career as a chef. The restaurant closed in 2016, but Resy worked with the owners to bring Les Halles back for a weekend with a classic menu. The pop-up comes ahead of the release of the documentary, “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain.”
When did Bourdain work at Les Halles?
1998
Anthony Bourdain became the executive chef at Les Halles in 1998. The Park Avenue restaurant was also the inspiration for his 2007 memoir, “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” before it closed in 2016.