Tishman Speyer and Irvine Company today announced that the transformation of the iconic 200 Park Avenue, commonly known as the MetLife Building, will continue with the debut of a new full-service seafood restaurant by the chefs and restaurateurs Franklin Becker, Stephen Loffredo, and Tora Matsuoka, the team behind Hospitality Department.
The new, 10,000 square foot dining destination will offer a menu of local and sustainable fish and seafood, omakase, and raw bar options. Guests will have their choice of seated fine dining, and casual experiences at the bar and outdoor dining area. The new retail lobby location will offer ultra-premium sushi, and sashimi for pre-order, pick-up and catering. Diners will also enjoy a world-class selection of wines focusing on Champagne and Sparkling wines by the glass, spirits, and a curated cocktail program. The restaurant, which is yet to be named, will open in 2023.
200 Park Avenue is located atop the world-famous Grand Central Terminal, providing commuters and visitors with direct access to the new restaurant, in addition to the wide variety of seated and to-go dining options announced earlier this year including The Capital Grille, Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee, and Black Seed Bagels. The dining upgrades follow the completion of the redevelopment of 200 Park Avenue’s lobby and streetscape, which strengthened its physical connection to Grand Central Terminal by reconstituting its original passageway between the transit hub and 45th Street and reimagined the building’s common areas to reflect the prestige and legacy of this historic building.
“Having our acclaimed team bring such a dynamic concept to 200 Park is hugely exciting for us,” said the Hospitality Department partners. “We are thrilled to welcome our guests to this iconic Manhattan destination.”
“We look forward to welcoming Franklin, Stephen and Tora, and we are confident that this new addition will truly make the building a destination for any New Yorker looking for an exceptional culinary experience,” said Chris Shehadeh, Senior Managing Director and New York Regional Director at Tishman Speyer. “This next phase in the transformation of 200 Park Avenue continues to enhance the building-wide amenities, designed to cater to the modern workforce, and to all New Yorkers.”
Danny Volk at Vantage Real Estate Advisors represented the Hospitality Department team in the transaction.
About Tishman Speyer (tishmanspeyer.com)
Tishman Speyer is a leading owner, developer, operator and investment manager of first-class real estate in 30 key markets across the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. We develop, build and manage premier office, residential and retail spaces for industry-leading tenants, as well as state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties venture. With global vision, on-the-ground expertise and a personalized approach, we are unparalleled in our ability to foster innovation, quickly adapt to global and local trends and proactively anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. By focusing on health and wellness, enlightened placemaking and customer-focused initiatives such as our tenant amenities platform, ZO., and our flexible space and co-working brand, Studio, we tend not just to our physical buildings, but to the people who inhabit them on a daily basis. Since our inception in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 484 properties, totaling 219 million square feet, with a combined value of over $121 billion (U.S.). Our current portfolio includes such iconic assets as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt and the Mission Rock neighborhood currently being realized in San Francisco.
About Irvine Company Office (irvinecompany.com)
As a long-term owner who continuously reinvests in its properties and services, Irvine Company elevates workplace communities by combining inspired design, exceptional quality, innovative solutions and experience-driven amenities. Renowned for continual evolution and personalized service, Irvine Company creates environments that cultivate collaboration, creativity and customer success. The company serves more than 3,000 customers in 50 million square feet of premier workplace communities in Orange County, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and San Diego, as well as iconic trophy towers in Chicago and New York. Grounded in its history and pride of ownership, Irvine Company leads the industry with a forward-looking mindset and commitment to creating thriving communities.
