Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres of Le Chique unveiled their newest joint culinary venture: Tán, a coastal Tulum-ese restaurant in Manhattan’s Midtown East located at 209 East 49th St.
Imbued by the vibrant energies of Tulum and the Yucatán peninsula, Tán, designed by award-winning PeterMax Co., boasts muted earthly materials commonly found in the Yucatán region dressed with elaborate henequen fiber wall hangings, woven sisal sun screens and a bespoke seafood display. Its lounge, Lúm, which is set to open in late December, is tucked away with coved, cave-like ceilings, and warm candlelight.
The hyper modernist, seafood-focused menu by Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres will feature coastal Mexican fare with rebellious and bold flavors that were inspired by his travels and heritage. Aguachile tán (a crispy potato-chorizo taco with shrimp and aguachile verde), Red Snapper Tikinxic Style, and a traditional Yucatán Pork Belly are just a few of the delicacies that will adorn the menu. Key ingredients will be sourced straight from Mexico for a truly authentic culinary immersion. Lúm will boast a worldly beverage program focused on agave-centric cocktails that erase the usual borders between a kitchen and bar.
“Opening a restaurant alongside Richard Sandoval, especially one rooted in our joint heritage, has been a longtime goal of mine,” said Chef Gómez Luna. “Tán and Lúm will offer an avant-garde culinary experience for guests – daring and fun, with bold flavors, but still keeping with the fine traditions of Mexican cuisine that we all know and love.”
Tán is the seventh opening to come from world-renowned Chef Sandoval and his hospitality brand Richard Sandoval Hospitality this year alone.
