Joseph Dirand's Le Jardinier in New York

The new Le Jardinier restaurant by architect Joseph Dirand is opening in New York, and what a breath of fresh air. Bathed in generous white light and surrounded by house plants this place feels well established before it's began. 

So much green! The decor reflects the food - fresh, creative, French and verdant. The menu makes vegetables the star, deliciously healthy. Lashings of green marble mix with brass and gloss-white. 

The French architect has definitely carried over some of that homeland style. Even with the open plan space there are private corners and you feel conversation can flow without being too overheard. 

Like eating in a lush garden, I love the design details, mainly by hand-picked French artisans living in the city. Worthy of the buzz. 

Originally found at Yellow Trace.