Gjelina Alums Plan New Restaurant at Public Hotel on the LES This Month
October 15, 2026 · 4:54 am EDT·2 min read
A new restaurant is on the horizon for the Public Hotel at 215 Chrystie Street, with former Gjelina team members set to open a spot later this month. The Lower East Side location, known for its Herzog & de Meuron-designed building, has yet to establish a dining destination that draws crowds from beyond its walls, despite nearly a decade since Ian Schrager launched the hotel.
According to Eater NY, the forthcoming restaurant aims to fill that gap, leveraging the culinary reputation of its Gjelina alums. The Public Hotel’s prominent address at the corner of Chrystie and Houston, paired with its architectural pedigree, sets the stage for a potential new dining draw on the LES.
Details about the restaurant’s name, menu, or opening date have not been released. The anticipated arrival is generating attention as autumn brings renewed activity to downtown hospitality.
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