db Bistro Moderne

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was opened in 2001 by

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, closed temporarily August 11, 2013 and reopened on September 21st, 2013 following renovations done by

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. It was connected to the City Club Hotel at 55 W 44th street and offered American French Fusion dishes. Their most popular offering was the db Burger, which was stuffed with truffles, short rib and foie gras. They were known for a prix-fixe menu option. Reservations were required.

Staff

Their Executive chefs were Laurent Kalkatour (2010–2013), James Burke (2013), Brian Loiacono (2013–2015), and Michael Balboni (2019–2021). Prior to 2010 they only had executive sous chefs.

Closing

Db Bistro Moderne closed permanently in 2020 after closing temporarily for the pandemic.

References

{{Restaurants in Manhattan, state=collapsed 2001 establishments in New York City 2020 disestablishments in New York (state) Midtown Manhattan