"Michelin-starred Le Grill — the slightly more casual and affordable restaurant in front of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Chelsea — closed last week for renovations. It will now be its own standalone restaurant, closed off from the tasting menu space at L’Atelier. New banquettes, lights, and colors will be employed for “a luxurious lounge”-style restaurant, with hopes that the crowd and space will become more “high energy,” a spokesperson says. The menu, from longtime Robuchon protégé chef Christophe Bellanca, will change too, with more small plates that work for sharing. It’s expected to reopen in September." - Serena Dai