The Citiblog
Essential by Christophe a New Dining Destination on the Upper West Side
December 10, 2022, 3:30.57 am ET
Photos: Liz Clayman
Chef Christophe Bellanca’s first solo restaurant Essential by Christophe is now open on the Upper West Side.
A departure from his years of helming the kitchens at fine dining establishments L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Le Cirque, Bellanca embraces à la carte-only service of elegant but unfussy dishes rooted in his French background, from spiced duck and beet tartare to braised wild black bass, orange souffle and a separate bar menu of deviled eggs, lobster pasta, duck polpette and more.
Designed in collaboration with prominent Parisian residential designer Caroline Egasse, the UWS space is meant to be an elegant but warm destination for the neighborhood. Nods to Christophe's love for rock and roll, namely Bruce Springsteen, are featured throughout, such as a striking Élitis blue vinyl and silk mural that lends a splash of color and edge, complementing the exposed blonde wooden beams, cream-colored leather and brass touches of the dining room.
Essential by Christophe is located at 103 W 77th St, New York, NY
OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS
The Great Gatsby Believes Excess Equals Success
April 25, 2024, 10:32 pm ET
By Brian Scott Lipton Just as Jay Gatsby, the millionaire at the center of F. Scott Fitzgerald classic novel “The Great Gatsby,” believes that an excessive show of wealth signals that h... READ MORE
Jessica Lange Astounds in Mother Play
April 25, 2024, 10:27 pm ET
By Brian Scott Lipton Paula Vogel has never shied away from using her life and her family in her work – she made her theatrical “name” over 40 years ago with the autobiographicall... READ MORE
Jean-Georges Vongerichten to Open Private Club in Former Spice Market Space
April 25, 2024, 12:26 am ET
It’s called Chez Margaux, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first Private Membership Club. An invite to join describes Chez Margaux as the first of its kind. Offerings include an illustrious b... READ MORE