The name of the restaurant is yet to be revealed, but it will replace what is currently Espelette at the Mayfair hotel.
“The Connaught was the first London hotel I ever stayed in and continues to hold a special place in my heart,” Vongerichten said. “I am excited to make my return to London, one of the most vibrant and dynamic food destinations in the world, and I hope to create a new restaurant that reflects my signature farm-to-table cooking style, but with a few surprises.”
The chef has 30 restaurants worldwide, including 10 in New York and outlets in Vegas, Dubai, Miami, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo and St Barths.
