Get ready for JEM, a new restaurant slated to open April 25th at 644 Madison Avenue.
According to the news release, the restaurant, manned by chef/co-owner Josh Mutchnick, will feature a “modern American menu” that is “globally inspired and prepared by a world-class chef. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and decidedly unpretentious.”
The food and menu will “represent Mutchnick’s attitude towards food, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, as well as recognizable flavors.”
Mutchnick is co-owner with his wife Emily. “JEM derives from the initials of both of their names and is also an acronym for their slogan, ‘Just Enjoy the Moment.’”
According to the release, “Josh Mutchnick is no stranger to the world of haute cuisine. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, he has worked for some of the best chefs and restaurants in the country, including the Michelin starred El Ideas, Tru, Sixteen, and North Pond in Chicago.”
Located in the Edge District, JEM “offers approachable dining. … The restaurant operates with the philosophy that food can be fun and comforting while still being refined and luxurious.”