In the culinary world, the return of Joel Robuchon to New York is something many are looking forward to. The chef will be opening his new fine dining restaurant in a condominium tower that is currently under construction in midtown Manhattan at 100 East 53^rd Street.

Spread across two floors, the restaurant is the decorated chef’s first foray in the Big Apple after a four-year absence. The 150,000 square-foot space will feature a French marketplace and bakery on the first floor while the restaurant will occupy the second floor. The floor plan is reminiscent of Thomas Keller whose Michelin-starred restaurant Per Se at the Time Warner Center also features a bakery in a similar layout.

The restaurant will be designed by French architect Joseph Dirand who has been responsible for designing several boutiques for luxury brands around the world. The comeback will see the chef compete in an already crowded scene with competitors such as Alain Ducasse, Eric Ripert, Keller and Daniel Boulud. Bould currently runs the upscale eat-in and take-out market called Epicerie Boulud. Located at Lincon Center it is one of the eight restaurants, bars and cafes by Boulud within New York, and serves fresh baked goods, as well as gourmet French Food.