Chef Maria Lopez exited Soho Bistro in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan on April 15, 2024. The departure followed a change in ownership at the restaurant.

  • Maria Lopez served as executive chef at Soho Bistro since 2019.

  • The restaurant changed ownership in March 2024.

  • Lopez officially left the kitchen on April 15, 2024.

Chef Maria Lopez’s departure from Soho Bistro followed the restaurant’s ownership change in March 2024. Lopez had been the executive chef at the restaurant since 2019, overseeing menus and kitchen operations. The new ownership group took control in early March and began making organizational changes.

Soho Bistro is located on Prince Street in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood. The restaurant has been noted for its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine during Lopez’s tenure. Sources indicate that the ownership transition led to shifts in management priorities, which contributed to Lopez’s decision to depart.

Maria Lopez confirmed her departure via a brief statement, noting that she was grateful for her time at Soho Bistro but did not specify future plans. The new owners have not publicly announced a replacement chef or changes planned in the kitchen staff as of this writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Chef Maria Lopez leave Soho Bistro?

Chef Maria Lopez left following the restaurant’s change in ownership in March 2024. The new owners initiated changes in management and kitchen operations, which influenced her decision to depart in April.

Who owns Soho Bistro now?

The new ownership group took over Soho Bistro in March 2024. The group has not publicly disclosed detailed information about themselves or their plans for the restaurant since the transition.

What will happen to Soho Bistro’s menu after Lopez’s exit?

Soho Bistro has not announced any changes to the menu since Chef Lopez’s departure. The new owners have not named a new executive chef or specified culinary direction as of now.

Editorial Transparency. A first draft of this story was produced with AI-assisted writing tools, then reviewed for accuracy and tone by the named editor before publication. More on our process: Editorial Policy.

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