Le Jardinier
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | May 2019 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | New York City, Miami, Houston |
Key people | Andrew Ayala (Chef de Cuisine), Alain Verzeroli (Culinary Director) |
| Products | French nouvelle cuisine |
| Owner | Bastion Collection |
Le Jardinier is a French nouvelle cuisine establishment situated in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, occupying the ground floor of the SELENE skyscraper. It belongs to the Bastion Collection, which encompasses several other acclaimed dining venues. Additional branches are located in Miami and Houston.
History
Launched in May 2019, Le Jardinier appointed Andrew Ayala as Chef de Cuisine with Alain Verzeroli serving as Culinary Director. Verzeroli had previously fulfilled this position at Le Chateau de Joël Robuchon in Ebisu, Tokyo, a restaurant distinguished by three Michelin stars. The New York venue achieved a Michelin star during its inaugural year and has preserved this distinction continuously. In 2023, the Bastion Bar opened above Le Jardinier, featuring a menu centered on vegetables and seasonal small dishes; it succeeded Shun, a Japanese-French fusion restaurant that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
After establishing its presence in New York, Le Jardinier expanded to Miami in August 2019. This location was awarded its first Michelin star in 2022, coinciding with the initial Michelin Guide evaluation for Miami. The Houston site debuted in May 2021 within the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and earned its first Michelin star in 2024, aligning with Michelin's inaugural Texas guide publication.
Awards
Key distinctions include:
- One Michelin star in New York City's guide (2019–2023)
- One Michelin star in Florida's guide (2022–2024)
- One Michelin star in Texas' first Michelin guide (2024)
See also
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Florida
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Texas
- List of restaurants in Houston
- List of restaurants in Miami
- List of restaurants in New York City