Nello, a high-profile Italian restaurant previously known for its extravagant dishes and celebrity clientele, is reopening in a new location on the west side of New York City. After closing due to financial troubles, including significant debt, the restaurant has been revived by Thomas Makkos, who has kept its original name. Alongside this, chef Isao Yamada has launched a new kaiseki dining experience in Chinatown, focusing on high-level, experiential cuisine. Both establishments reflect a shift towards culinary excellence and unique dining experiences in NYC's vibrant restaurant scene.
Makkos earned his fortune off food carts, later having to settle with employees in a $450,000 lawsuit over alleged wage and hour violations.
Yamada told Eater the style is 'more high-level,' and 'more experiential' than his previous work.
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