BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 15
/PRNewswire/ -- On January 11th 2008, in a highly-anticipated
move, restaurateur and hotelier Jonathan Morr, founder of the
Jonathan Morr Group, debuted his New York Japanese eatery in
Beverly Hills. On January 21st, Bond Street will be open for
lunch. The restaurant has taken up residence at Jason
Pomeranc's new Thompson Beverly Hills hotel and is located on
the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Crescent Drive (9360
Wilshire Blvd, 310-601-2255). Bond Street's new location will
embody Morr's signature trademarks, fusing Bond Street's world
famous sushi dishes, cutting-edge interiors, and an exclusive
clientele to create an ambience of unparalleled food, style
and sophistication. Managing Partner, Steven Durbahn, welcomes
guests to Jonathan Morr's Japanese eatery, featuring 130
seats, outdoor dining, a sushi bar and an exclusive second
floor Bond Street lounge with private library alcove. Just
steps from Rodeo Drive, the restaurant's ground floor bar and
lounge invites patrons with a subdued dining room and lively
indoor-outdoor patio seating amidst ivy-covered walls.
The brainchild of Jonathan Morr, a restaurateur and hotelier
deeply committed to exploring new directions in sophisticated
dining, Bond Street first opened its doors a decade ago in New
York to a crowd eager for its new Japanese cuisine within the
context of casual comfort and style. Since its inception, Bond
Street New York -- a sleek, multi-level sushi emporium --
quickly became a renowned classic on the downtown restaurant
scene and, in 2001, a second outpost followed at Morr's
Townhouse hotel in Miami Beach. Beverly Hills was the next
logical step in the national expansion of a brand celebrated
for its unassuming qualities.
"We are thrilled to open our new Bond Street property in Los
Angeles," said Jonathan Morr. "I have long had the goal of
bringing Bond Street to the West Coast; Los Angeles is an
extremely dynamic and invigorating city and we look forward to
being a part of the energy and creativity here."
Bond Street, located just off the hotel lobby, shares a
similar sensibility to its New York City flagship, while
embracing a unique West Coast feel. Jonathan Morr Group
appointed famed interior designer Dodd Mitchell to create the
chic, classical and comfortable setting. The overall design
direction was influenced by the "Directional Movement" of the
late 1970's and early 1980's, and is defined by clean lines,
translucent and reflective materials and toned down colors.
Furnishings by India Mahdavi, custom-hand-made pieces by BDDW,
and several lighting fixtures by John Wigmore round out the
earth-toned leather and suede-laden space, providing a
richness and lived-in comfort that will only improve with age.
The mezzanine level bar and lounge is Bond Street's nightlife
venue and is a throwback to the Hollywood pleasure dens of the
1970's and boasts an eclectic mix of modern and vintage
fixtures. The lounge will serve cold and hot appetizers
including steamed shrimp shumai and toro tartare in addition
to a mix of offerings from the sushi and sashimi bar.
Renowned sushi chef Hiroshi Nakahara has relocated to Los
Angeles from his long standing post at Bond Street New York,
to serve as the Executive Chef leading a notable team
including "Hot Chefs" Cesar Guevarra and Eric Gordon. Hiroshi
originally joined forces with Jonathan Morr in 1997 to debut,
with the opening of Bond Street New York, an innovative style
of sushi and is now bringing his signature dishes, including
the arugula crispy potato roll and sundried tomato & avocado
roll, to the West Coast.
Bond Street's new Japanese cuisine is nuanced with European
influences and has become renowned for its subtly flavorful
inventiveness. The menu boasts innovative sushi dishes and
stylish hot entrees including Seared Tuna and Foie Gras with
Asian Pear Chutney and exotic sushi varieties such as
Amberjack and Japanese Red Snapper. Signature favorites
include the creatively sauced Spicy Tuna Roll, Sesame Crusted
Shrimp Roll, Hot Eel Dice, and Broiled Chilean Sea Bass. Bond
Street distinctive lunch menu will feature Japanese versions
of the chopped, Nicoise and Steak Salads in addition to Kobe
Beef Burger, Crispy Rice Sandwich and Japanese Omelette.
Desserts are also a highlight with Valrhona Chocolate Fondue
for two, Banana Milk Chocolate Dim Sum, and a Ricotta Cup with
Yamamomo Granite.
Source: Bond Street
CONTACT: Emma Haber, +1-310-278-4552 x607, ehaber@hlgrp.com,
or Marisa Ritts, +1-310-278-4552 x603,
mritts@hlgrp.com, both
of the HL Group for Bond Street |
