Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges will open the globally celebrated chef’s second Atlanta restaurant, Market, in the new W Buckhead in November. “With Atlanta’s expanding gastronomic scene,†says Vongerichten, “I am excited to open a restaurant in Buckhead’s vibrant and energetic neighborhood.â€
Emphasizing comfort and creativity, the menu will reinvent classic dishes with eclectic flair, allowing guests to try new flavor combinations and explore spices from other regions, all while remaining close to home. Market will offer traditional dishes crafted with seasonal market ingredients, from truffle fontina pizza to glazed beef short ribs, carrot puree and honshimeji mushrooms.
Ian Winslade joins Market as Chef de Cuisine. Prior to his current work at Spice Market, Winslade was at the helm of Atlanta restaurants including BluePointe and Shout. His work with Culinary Concepts restaurants Market and Spice Market melds his beliefs with those of Vongerichten’s, bringing full circle their shared interest in world-class inspired cuisine.
Market is designed to emulate stepping into the chic kitchen of a friend’s house. “Hotel guests and locals will feel as if they are at home in Market,†says Winslade. Award-winning designer Karim Rashid is the driving force behind the casual, yet sophisticated dining space. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant chandelier of mirrored Murano glass, which reflects teardrops of light on bamboo backdrops. Intimate nooks are throughout, and hidden lights cast a calming glow through ornate wall cut outs. The ovular-shaped foyer offers a glimpse into the cosmopolitan dining room.
The multicultural menu features French, Asian and Italian inspirations coupled with familiar cuisine. From Maine lobster with crispy potatoes and spicy aioli, to bacon wrapped shrimp with avocado and passion fruit mustard, every appetizer and entree on the menu is an old-fashioned favorite with a modern twist.
Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges develops, owns, operates, manages and licenses world-class restaurants created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. In a partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and private equity firm Catterton Partners, Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges creates international, multi-concept restaurant and licensing businesses to be utilized both in Starwood’s luxury hotel brands including W, Luxury Collection and the St. Regis as well as freestanding locations throughout the world. Culinary Concepts’ current portfolio includes 10 concepts that are either existing or in development. Existing properties include Spice Market in New York City, Atlanta and Istanbul, Chambers Kitchen at Chambers Hotel, Minneapolis and Lagoon at St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora.
