Two Manhattan Powerhouses Reunite to Open a Giant Soho Greek Spot

""Kyma is loud and celebratory, but there was a vacuum between the formality of Milos or Avra, and the joie de vivre of Kyma," maintained Christou, who actually began his career at the first Milos in Montreal, and was the general manager when it premiered in New York. "We also want to make sure that stylistically, Selene speaks to the art haven that's Soho.""

"Reno Christou, co-founder of Kyma, and James Ragonese, former general manager of the first Kyma in Rosalyn - later a general manager at Scarpetta, then managing partner at LDV Hospitality - have teamed up again for Selene by Kyma due to open in March at 23 Grand Street at Thompson, former home of Twenty-Three Grand. It's a three-story space that includes a ground floor, a second floor with a dramatic skylight, and a rooftop."

Reno Christou, co-founder of Kyma, and James Ragonese, former general manager at Kyma and Scarpetta and managing partner at LDV Hospitality, opened Selene by Kyma in March at 23 Grand Street at Thompson in Soho. The venue occupies three stories with a ground floor, a second floor featuring a dramatic skylight, and a rooftop. The concept aims to bridge the celebratory, loud energy of Kyma and the formality of Greek establishments like Milos or Avra, while reflecting Soho's art-haven style. The menu emphasizes immersive Mediterranean theatrics, including interactive, tableside dishes such as salt-baked fish and Mediterranean spreads. John Meadow provided guidance on the project.

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