Intersect by Lexus, NYC Names New Global Chef-in-Residence
Sergio Barroso will make NYC Debut at Intersect by Lexus to kick off the second rotation of the Global Chef-in-Residence program
This April, Intersect by Lexus, NYC – a unique cultural space where ideas and people converge – announces chef Sergio Barroso as the restaurant’s next Global Chef-in-Residence for its esteemed culinary program. Chef Barroso, who is behind the renowned Restaurante 040 in Chile, will make his U.S. debut at Intersect this spring. Opening in 2015 in Santiago, Chile, Restaurante 040 quickly positioned itself among the best restaurants in Latin America and has been paving the way of gastronomy in the region. Intersect’s cocktail bar and lounge will also transition into Room 09 – Restaurante 040’s speakeasy – where mixologist and partner, Raul Esteban Yañez Campos, creates original and daring cocktails.
Following the inaugural concept from chef Gregory Marchand of the Frenchie restaurants located in Paris and London, the Restaurant at Intersect will continue its commitment to fine dining in its second iteration of the rotating Global Chef-in-Residence program. The program allows the restaurant to introduce a new dining concept from a different chef every 4 to 6 months, hosting innovative and emerging culinary talent from around the world. Each chef is selected in collaboration with Danny Meyer’s acclaimed Union Square Hospitality Group and directly reflects Intersect’s commitment to supporting the creative community on an international scale. 040 @ Intersect by Lexus undeniably fits this criteria, bringing a unique combination of contemporary gastronomy and Latin flare to Manhattan. His innovative selection of small bites and artfully crafted cocktails are inspired by cuisines around the world as well as his commitment to using local ingredients.
“The Global Chef-in-Residence program was conceived as a way to give New Yorkers a chance to experience a new cuisine without having to get on an airplane. For up and coming chefs, it is an opportunity to give people in New York a taste of what they are creating around the globe,” says Kirk Edmondson, General Manager of Intersect by Lexus, NYC. “For the next 4 to 6 months, Chef Sergio will share his vision of Latin America in the heart of the Meatpacking District.”
040 @ Intersect by Lexus will offer a 12-course small plates tasting menu that consists of cutting edge bite-size dishes set to change on a regular basis. Working from a reserve of 30 small plates that he has curated over the years, Chef Barroso’s menu will change day-to-day, based on seasonality and surrounding influences, consistently highlighting local flavors and utilizing avant-garde techniques to provide an ever-changing dynamic to the restaurant at Intersect.
“Restaurante 040’s inventive approach is not only unique to New York; but also, to the rest of the world,” explains Chef Barroso. “As it is the first fine dining restaurant to offer food that must be eaten with your hands, the concept will contribute a completely new gastronomic experience to the public. The concept resembles Japanese Kaiseki, complementing the overall ethos of Intersect by Lexus.”
As an integral part of the dining experience at 040, guests will be invited to enjoy the cocktail bar and lounge, which will be reimagined as Room 09. Room 09 is Restaurante 040’s modern speakeasy, tucked away behind a nondescript door, which boasts a variety of pisco-centered drinks by Campos. His masterful work complements that of Chef Barroso’s, embracing close attention to detail, flavor and innovation. Following in 040’s non-conventional style, Room 09 @ Intersect by Lexus will serve cocktails in elaborate and whimsical glassware, bridging creativity and technicality for a completely elevated and unparalleled dining experience.
Intersect by Lexus, NYC is located at 412 West 14th St. in New York.
