"A New York French restaurant tied to the same restaurateur team that was favored for Outstanding Restaurateur, contributing to the group's prominence during the awards." - ByPervaiz Shallwani
"Part of the restaurateur portfolio run by Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, whose collective businesses were honored with the Outstanding Restaurateur award." - Kayla Stewart
"A polished, destination‑style restaurant located in Rockefeller Center created by restaurateurs known for reviving classic venues and crafting high‑profile dining spots." - Melissa McCart
"As part of the team led by Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, this restaurant was included in the group honored as Outstanding Restaurateur at the 2025 James Beard Awards." - Erin DeJesus
"Located at Rockefeller Center in the shadow of the Comcast Building, Le Rock should be the client-dinner default for anyone who works within a 10-block radius. The Art Deco-inspired dining room is the ideal place to eat with someone who has representation at CAA, and, while you won’t have to worry about a dress code, most diners tend to look like they just left work. The sister restaurant of Estela and Corner Bar, Le Rock serves satisfying French food like roast chicken, escargots, and some good, crispy fries." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah