Historic French Restaurant Returns To The Upper East Side

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — An Upper East Side restaurant that dates back to 1937 and has been closed for nearly half a decade is making its return to the neighborhood.

Le Veau d'Or, often hailed as New York City's oldest bistro, has been revitalized by Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, celebrated chefs who also own and operate Frenchette in Tribeca and Le Rock at Rockefeller Center.

The news, which was first reported by The New York Times, marks the reopening of the French restaurant after a five-year closure for renovations, which were initially delayed and further complicated by the pandemic.

Located on E. 60th Street, between Park Ave. and Lexington Ave., diners will be able to visit the newly restored space starting on July 16, officials said.

According to Grub Street, the new project will preserve the essence of the old Le Veau d'Or, featuring a $125 three-course prix fixe menu with around ten appetizers, ten entrées, and five desserts to select from.

The kitchen is under the supervision of Jeff Teller, Michelle Palazzo is the pastry chef, Jorge Riera manages the wine selection and Sarah Morrissey is the bar manager, the Times reported.

Since 2019, Nasr and Hanson have owned Le Veau d'Or, having purchased it from Catherine Treboux, the daughter of the longtime owner Robert Treboux, who passed away in 2012.