Pilar Reyes will leave her position as executive chef at East Village Bistro by August 15. The restaurant has announced Anton Ellis as her replacement, starting September 2024.

East Village Bistro announced on June 12 that executive chef Pilar Reyes will step down from her post later this summer. The restaurant, located at 137 Avenue A in Manhattan, has operated under Reyes’s culinary direction for three years.

According to restaurant management, Reyes’s final day will be August 15. Reyes, who joined East Village Bistro in 2021, is expected to pursue new opportunities outside New York City. Neither Reyes nor representatives for East Village Bistro provided additional comment regarding her departure.

Anton Ellis, formerly sous chef at Clinton Street Baking Company, will become the new head chef in September. Management described Ellis as bringing “a fresh approach” to the kitchen but declined to elaborate on potential menu changes. The transition period will cover the final two weeks of August, during which East Village Bistro’s current kitchen team will manage daily operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Pilar Reyes leaving East Village Bistro?

East Village Bistro and Pilar Reyes have not given a public reason for her departure. Reyes is said to be seeking new professional opportunities outside New York City. No further official statements were provided.

Who is Anton Ellis, the new head chef?

Anton Ellis previously worked as a sous chef at Clinton Street Baking Company. He is scheduled to start as head chef in September 2024. Ellis’s specific plans for the menu have not been announced by the restaurant.

Will the restaurant remain open during the transition?

East Village Bistro will remain open throughout the transition period in August. The existing kitchen staff will oversee operations until Anton Ellis assumes the head chef role in September. No temporary closures are expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Pilar Reyes leaving East Village Bistro?

East Village Bistro and Pilar Reyes have not given a public reason for her departure, but Reyes is said to be seeking new professional opportunities outside New York City.

Who is replacing Pilar Reyes as head chef at East Village Bistro?

Anton Ellis, formerly a sous chef at Clinton Street Baking Company, will replace Pilar Reyes as head chef in September 2024.

When is Pilar Reyes leaving East Village Bistro?

Pilar Reyes will leave her position as executive chef at East Village Bistro by August 15, 2024.

Will East Village Bistro close during the chef transition?

No, East Village Bistro will remain open during the transition period in August, with the current kitchen staff managing operations.

Where is East Village Bistro located?

East Village Bistro is located at 137 Avenue A, Manhattan.

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