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Waldorf Astoria New York Announces Chef Michael Anthony as Official Chef Partner Renowned chef to bring decades of New York City dining experience to one of Manhattan’s most anticipated hotel reopenings NEW YORK – Today, Waldorf Astoria New York announces a culinary partnership with acclaimed Chef Michael Anthony – a name recognized for decades within the New York City dining scene. As Chef Partner, Chef Michael Anthony will usher in a new era of culinary excellence overseeing the signature restaurant dining experience and concept at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts' flagship property, which is expected to reopen later this year. Located at the corner of Lexington and 50th Street, Waldorf Astoria New York’s two-story American Brasserie-style restaurant will charm the neighborhood community, attract the local discerning dining crowd, inspire global guests and become a world-class dining venue for residents of Waldorf Astoria Residences New York. The signature restaurant will feature a bar on the first floor with dining and private dining space on both floors. Guests can anticipate exquisite farm-to- table experiences and elevated seasonal dining that feels both approachable and special while enjoying Chef Michael Anthony’s warm hospitality. Celebrating the traditions of American cuisine while

incorporating local and regional purveyors, the menu will focus on reinterpreting and elevating American classics while redefining luxury dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Across other food and beverage experiences including the return of Peacock Alley, guests can expect signature menu items from Chef Michael Anthony. Waldorf Astoria New York Exterior - Looking Up at 49th Street - Credit: Noë & Associates/Courtesy The Boundary Chef Michael Anthony Known for his successful tenure at the internationally acclaimed, one Michelin-starred Gramercy Tavern in New York City, Chef Michael Anthony's innovative approach to seasonal American cuisine has earned him recognition locally and globally. With an illustrious career spanning more than three decades as executive chef at Gramercy Tavern, Chef Michael Anthony has been recognized with several prestigious accolades, such as multiple James Beard Awards including Outstanding Chef (2015) and Best Chef: New York City (2012).

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