Humble materials lend homely warmth to New York’s Fulgurances, Laundromat, which plans to introduce up-and-coming young chefs to the city via a series of residencies.
The space’s former life as a laundromat is still very much on display at the Brooklyn restaurant, which is located on Franklin Street. Design studio re-ad.d retained many of the building’s existing elements, including its textured tin ceiling and well-worn brick walls. Outside, the original laundromat signage remains.
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Updates to the interiors come in the form of glossy new tiles by Atelier Zelij and vintage chandeliers. Mismatched wooden dining furniture adds an extra lived-in feel to Laundromat.
The New York restaurant – which also has an outpost in Paris – will host a series of promising young international chefs, who have yet to open their own kitchens. First up is Victoria Blamey, who has planned a five-course tasting menu made up of seasonal ingredients from New York state.
132 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
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