Smith & Wollensky has announced that Stephen Collins has been appointed to the role of Executive Chef at its new London site, joining Operations Director Nathan Evans (ex-Boisdale) in delivering the same hospitality that has made the group so successful Stateside.
A June opening is now confirmed for the first Smith & Wollensky to launch outside of the US. Operating in the historic Adelphi Building on John Adam Street off the Strand, Stephen – formerly of Quaglino’s and STK – will showcase Smith & Wollensky’s signature USDA Prime dry-aged steaks alongside British and Irish cuts, premium seafood, award-winning wines and classic cocktails.
The 300-cover, 15,000-square-foot restaurant has been designed by renowned restaurant designer Martin Brudnizki and comprises two bars, two main dining areas and three private dining rooms across two floors. In keeping with its sister restaurants in the US, the site will also feature butchery quarters and a dry ageing room.
Operations Director Nathan says: “The team has been working tirelessly to ensure we hit our June opening date. From the construction through to menu planning, we’ve been incredibly busy behind-the-scenes to ensure Smith & Wollensky is everything those familiar with the brand have come to love and those who’ve heard so much about it will expect. We’re confident that when we open this summer we’ll deliver London’s best steakhouse with classic American hospitality in truly spectacular surroundings.”
The restaurant will take bookings for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and for Sunday lunch.
Smith & Wollensky, Adelphi Building, 1-11 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6HT
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