Jean-Georges Vongerichten Expands Manhattan Empire Into Hudson Yards
Chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten is bringing two new dining concepts, private event spaces, and tenant catering to 70 Hudson Yards, the 50-plus-story office tower currently under construction at Hudson Boulevard East and West 35th Street, the New York Post first reported.
The three projects span roughly 10,000 square feet inside the skyscraper. Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group are developing the tower, with a scheduled opening in 2028. Vongerichten’s hospitality company currently operates more than 60 restaurants across 14 locations worldwide.
Vongerichten Plans Lobby Restaurant and Grab-And-Go Outpost in Hudson Yards
The centerpiece of the Hudson Yards expansion is a 50-seat, 2,000-square-foot restaurant situated in the tower’s lobby. Vongerichten told Eater that the new venue will feature the polished power-dining atmosphere of Four Twenty Five or the French-leaning style of Nougatine, though he has not yet announced a name.
Alongside the lobby restaurant, the development will house a 3,000-square-foot outpost named ABC to Go. This grab-and-go venue borrows from Vongerichten’s existing ABC restaurant brand, which encompasses farm-to-table dining, Mexican-inspired menus, and vegetarian staples across Manhattan and Dumbo. Jean-Georges Management will oversee more than 5,000 square feet of upper-floor event space and handle catering for office tenants in the building.
Surrounding Hudson Yards Dining Competition
The arrival of Vongerichten’s restaurants adds to a dense cluster of dining options that have steadily populated Hudson Yards and surrounding blocks. Nearby establishments include José Andrés’s Mercado Little Spain, Gabriel Kreuther’s Saverne, and Dan Kluger’s Greywind. Tao Group operates Peak on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, while Danny Meyer runs Ci Siamo nearby alongside a recent location of Locanda Verde. Peruvian eatery Papa San and British import Queensyard round out the local dining scene.
Meanwhile, the chef’s broader New York footprint includes flagship venue Jean-Georges, Nougatine, Four Twenty Five, and the ABC spots. His ambitious Tin Building project at the Seaport closed permanently after operating for three years.
According to the MICHELIN Guide, Vongerichten’s flagship Central Park location continues to anchor his culinary empire, featuring classic French techniques paired with global flavors under Chef de Cuisine Joseph Rhee. That location serves seasonal menus alongside historic dishes from the restaurant’s early years, including spiced duck breast with lovage and a mezcal-and-mustard emulsion, as well as vegetarian options like morel ravioli with smoked cheddar and sherry fondue.
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