French cuisine takes Manhattan by storm — with more spots opening next month

Nypost · Aug 21, 2026 · 1669 words · By Jennifer Gould

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French cuisine takes Manhattan by storm — with more spots opening next month See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google French cuisine has always had a special place in New Yorkers’ hearts.

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Next month, they’re getting even more options for steak tartare, coq au vin and more.

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Claim 1: “The spot a stone’s throw away from Washington Square Park had a soft opening over the summer and is preparing a grand opening next month during Fashion Week.”

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While the existence of Le Sixth is corroborated, the specific details regarding the soft opening timing, the proximity to Washington Square Park, and the grand opening during Fashion Week are not confirmed by the provided evidence (the Wikipedia results for Washington Square Park are general and do not mention the restaurant).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Washington Square Arch, officially the Washington Arch, is a marble memorial arch at the Washington Square Park, at Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square_Arch

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Washington Square Park is a 9.75-acre (3.95 ha) public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is an icon as well as a meeting place and center for cultural ac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square_Park

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The West Fourth Street–Washington Square station (also known as the West Fourth Street station) is an express station and transfer stop on the IND Sixth Avenue and IND Eighth Avenue Lines of the New Y…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Fourth_Street–Washington_…

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Claim 2: “The 10,000 square foot space seats 250 to 300 people”

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Claim 3: “the original Catch celebrates its 15th anniversary this year”

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Claim 4: “owner-chefs Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman, who are alumn of Roberta’s”

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Claim 5: “Cafe Charmant – French with a “coastal flair” – opens next month on the Bleecker Street spot where trendy Saint Theo’s once stood.”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Cafe Charmant or its location on Bleecker Street.

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Claim 6: “Confidant — bordering Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill at 127 Atlantic Ave. — which moved earlier this year from a less accessible spot in Industry City”

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Claim 7: “He’s the son of famed restaurateur and memoirist Keith McNally, who created beloved French dining institutions including Balthazar, Pastis and Minetta Tavern.”

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The provided search results for this claim are completely irrelevant (discussing coronavirus in Tamil), providing no information about George or Keith McNally.

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web search NEUTRAL — கொரோனா வைரஸ் நோய்கள் என்பன பாலூட்டிகளிலும், பறவைகளிலும் நோய் ஏற்படுத்தும் ஆர் என் ஏ வைரசுகளுடன் தொடர்புபட்ட ஒரு குழு கொரோனா ...
https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/கொரோனா_வைரஸ்_நோய்கள்

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · தமிழகத்தில் அதிகரிக்கும் வைரஸ் காய்ச்சல் பாதிப்பு, பொது ...
https://tamil.abplive.com/news/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-viral-f…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 14, 2026 · தமிழகத்தில் கொரோனா வைரஸ் பரவுகிறதா? வேலூர் மரணங்களின் உண்மைப் பின்னணி என்ன? – தமிழக அரசு விளக்கம் Authored by: Vidhya | Samayam Tamil • 14 Jul 2026, 6:16 am IST
https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-nadu/news/tn-health-departme…

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Claim 8: “Motek’s New York flagship is in Flatiron, at 928 Broadway, with additional spots in the West Village and 60 W. 57th St.”

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Claim 9: “co-founders Reno Christou, who co-founded Kyma Restaurant Group in 2013... and James Ragonese”

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Claim 10: “Plans have been filed to build two new residential towers with 121 combined units on the vacant lots at nearby 30 and 32 Thompson Street”

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Claim 11: “Selene sits inside ModernHaus SoHo, which was previously The James New York.”

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Claim 12: “The SoHo/NoHo area was rezoned in 2021 to allow buildings up to 275 feet as-of-right”

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Claim 13: “Eugene Remm and his partner Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire businessman, Houston Rockets owner and current US ambassador to Italy.”

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Claim 14: “The executive chef is Christos Bisiotis, who has cooked at the White House, is formerly of Eataly, Avra and Estiatorio Milos.”

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Claim 15: “It’s opening Yalla Motek, a Mediterranean street-style fast-casual eatery, in NoMad this winter, at 1147 Broadway”

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Claim 16: “launched a next-door wine bar called Frenzie... at 129 Atlantic Avenue”

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Claim 17: “the hotel’s revamp, which includes the redesign of all 14 hotel rooms and suites.”

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Claim 18: “Selene, a three story Greek restaurant in Soho at 23 Grand St... opening in May”

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Claim 19: “Faux’s chef will be Kristina Ramos, an Eleven Madison Park alumn who also worked at places including Auberge la Feniere outside Marseille and Washington, DC’s Minetta Tavern.”

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The provided search results are irrelevant (discussing the phrase 'no problem' and a film), providing no information about Kristina Ramos or her career.

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web search NEUTRAL — No problem is an English expression, used as a response to thanks (among other functions). It is regarded by some as a less formal alternative to you're welcome, which shares the same function.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_problem

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web search NEUTRAL — No Problem is a 2010 Indian Hindi -language action-comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Rajat Rawail and Anil Kapoor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Problem_(2010_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 12, 2025 · What Does “No Problem” Mean? The phrase “no problem” is a casual way of saying “you’re welcome” or “it’s okay” after someone thanks you or apologizes. It shows that what the person did …
https://grammarheist.com/other-ways-to-say-no-problem/

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Claim 20: “The very first Yalla Motek opened in Aventura, FL. in November 2022.”

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Claim 21: “Built in 2011, it closed during COVID and reopened after a year-and-a-half renovation in May 2021, under new owner Jack Sitt’s Thor Equities Group.”

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Claim 22: “Twenty outposts are slated to open over the next three years.”

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Claim 23: “Orrico, who most recently served as executive chef at the private members club Coco’s.”

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The provided evidence confirms Philippe Orrico is a Michelin-starred chef and executive chef, but none of the sources explicitly mention him serving as the executive chef at 'Coco's private members club'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Executive Chef · Philippe Orrico is an award-winning executive chef and restauranteur with over 20 years of international culinary experience.View philippe orrico’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-orrico-b9571a167

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web search NEUTRAL — Chef Philippe Orrico is at the helm of the reimagined French bistro, which first swung open its doors in June. Orrico has fine-tuned his culinary prowess in kitchens all over the world—Paris, Hong Kon…
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/this-michelin-starred-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — , Born on the French island of Ile de la Réunion, chef Philippe Orrico is an award-winning executive chef and restaurateur with over 20 years of international culinary experience. A four-time Michelin…
https://www.thecurator.com/article/seven-new-york-restaurant…

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Claim 24: “Across from Lincoln Center, top chef Daniel Boulud is opening his 25th restaurant next month.”

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Multiple sources confirm Daniel Boulud is opening Brasserie Boulud across from Lincoln Center, and one source specifically mentions it is his 25th restaurant.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Daniel Boulud (born 25 March 1955) is a French chef and restaurateur with restaurants in New York City, Palm Beach, Miami, Toronto, Montréal, Singapore, the Bahamas, and Dubai. He is best known for hi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Boulud

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The James Beard Foundation Awards are annual awards presented by the James Beard Foundation to recognize culinary professionals in the United States. The awards recognize chefs, restaurateurs, authors…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Beard_Foundation_Award:_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Épicerie Boulud is a chain of épiceries, or French groceries. The chain was founded by chef Daniel Boulud, who had already been in the restaurant industry for 42 years at that point. Épicerie Boulud w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Épicerie_Boulud

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Claim 25: “Philippe Orrico, who just opened his first restaurant on his own, Le Sixth.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Chef Philippe Orrico opened a French bistro called Le Sixth in NYC.

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web search NEUTRAL — Le Sixth from Michelin-starred chef Philippe Orrico.A man in a chef's coat and apron leans on a bar in a restaurant. 11. Orrico describes Le Sixth, as a “relaxed neighborhood restaurant with delicious…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/business/nouvelle-vague-a-bevy…

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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok video from chef Philippe (@chef.philippe2): Explore Le Sixth, the enchanting French bistro by Philippe Orrico in West Village, NYC. A culinary journey awaits!
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/le-sixth-nyc-review

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Claim 26: “Next month will also see the opening of Faux in Tribeca from George McNally, 23.”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding George McNally opening a restaurant called Faux in Tribeca.

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Claim 27: “The first Motek opened in 2020 in downtown Miami.”

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Claim 28: “Earlier this month, Broome Restaurant and Bar had a soft opening in Soho’s boutique hotel Broome”

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Claim 29: “The new eatery will take over the 10,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Boulud Sud, Epicerie Boulud and Bar Boulud.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Brasserie Boulud is replacing/combining the spaces of Boulud Sud, Epicerie Boulud, and Bar Boulud, and specifically mention the 10,000-square-foot size.

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web search NEUTRAL — Brasserie Boulud will replace three Lincoln Center establishments backed by the chef: Bar Boulud, Boulud Sud, and Epicerie Boulud, which closed in June. “With over 10,000 square feet spanning two floo…
https://www.westsiderag.com/2025/09/10/openings-variety-coff…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bar Boulud (which has held a Best of Award of Excellence since 2009), Boulud Sud and Épicerie Boulud—adjacent properties on West 64th Street, across Broadway from Lincoln Center—will be renovated and …
https://web.archive.org/web/20250705042929/https://www.wines…

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Claim 30: “The 2500 square foot location comes with 66 seats.”

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Claim 31: “It’s CHG’s fourth standalone concept to open in two years, following the success of Or’esh, the Eighty Six and Corner Store”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Catch Hospitality Group's (CHG) standalone concepts or Cafe Charmant.

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Claim 32: “The chef is Jake Tyler Brodsky, another Eleven Madison Park alum whom Remm discovered while dining at Brodsky’s last gig, Palm Heights in the Cayman Islands.”

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