Serbian-born Chef, Milan Gatarić moved to the Netherlands in 1999, and straight to Rotterdam - where he’s been the head chef and owner of LUX Restaurant, since 2013. His menu and wine list are inspired by the seasons and small-scale producers.

Milan has made a name for himself with a number of exclusive pop-ups across several European cities including Berlin, Brussels, Zurich and more. A self-confessed wine lover, he is passionate about his pairings and is unafraid to push the boundaries, seen with his recent pairing of Champagne with a BBQ kebab dish! His cuisine is punctuated with fresh, simple ingredients that are prepared in traditional and classical ways for a remarkable end result, and it is this ethos of ‘back to basics’ cooking done right that he will bring to the plate.

We are excited to finally have him in New York!

Photo Credit: Sophia Van Den Hoek