Perspective shift
Jō, L’Amico, Wayan, Sag Pizza, Clic, Hunza G, chic jewelry boxes, MORE
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WORK • Tuesday Routine
Chef’s portrait
LAURENT TOURONDEL • executive chef & owner • LT Hospitality (L’Amico, Skirt Steak, Back Bar, SECOND, et al.)
Neighborhood you work in: Chelsea
Neighborhood you live in: Nomad
It’s Tuesday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
I usually wake up around 5a and start the day with a cup of Earl Grey tea. Then I go to my computer, go through and answer my emails, post some recent content on Instagram, and start getting on calls.
My mornings are usually very busy because I’m working across several restaurants and different markets. On Tuesdays, I have a call at 9a regarding LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy Hotel in Miami, then at 10, another call regarding Sag Harbor and Sag Pizza. At 1030, I have a call regarding my other restaurant in Sag Harbor, LT Burger. At 11, a team call with Terra Grill and Scusi Pizza in Philadelphia. After noon, I go to L’Amico for an LTH meeting.
What’s on the agenda for today?
Today, I’m going to both restaurants in Sag Harbor to review the menus, discuss operations, and go through what needs to be done for the week. We talk about food and cocktail specials, and we also discuss payroll.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
When I go out in the city, I like Wayan, which is close to where I live. I like the food there — it’s Indonesian, with a French influence — and it’s a good place to go with family or friends and share a lot of different things.
How about a little leisure or culture this week?
I love painting. I do oil paintings (above), mostly still lifes. It’s something I really enjoy, because it gives me a completely different way to look at things outside of the kitchen.
I also like going to the farmers market every Saturday when I’m in the Hamptons. There are a lot of local people there — one with a vegetable farm, another who fishes for scallops and clams, a honey guy — and I like talking with them, seeing what everyone is up to. I’m very connected to the seasons and to the people who grow and catch the food, so the market is always inspiring to me.
I’m also excited for the start of the US Open and tennis in general. I used to love watching Roger Federer; he used to dine at L’Amico quite often, which is pretty special for me.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
Recently, I bought a very large Le Creuset pot — the largest one. It’s big enough to cook for about 10 people, so it’s definitely a serious piece of cookware. It was very expensive, but I love it. I’ve already made some soups in it, and it’s great for something like a good chicken or lamb curry.
What NYC store or service do you love to recommend?
I like Clic in Soho. I go there for gifts and things for the home, and they have a nice selection of objects and pieces for the kitchen and table. I recently bought a vase there. I like stores like that, where you can go in without looking for something specific and still find something interesting.
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GOODS & SERVICES • The Nines
Jewelry boxes
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SRLA (from $288), customizable oval box option, mix and match designs, textures, and finishes w/ velvet, cotton, and suede interiors
Trove (from $759), designed for ample storage, offering multi-layer traditional trunk models in various colors w/ bright interior linings, NY store intel
Studio Ford ($2200), prioritizing display over function, collaboration w/ artist Dan Bruinooge, hand-crafted silk-lined box made in LA, meant to store true treasures
Umbra ($85), form-as-function-focused Canadian brand makes jewelry storage box that opens every which way, suitable for rings as well as sunglasses
Sophie Bille Brahe (from $275), Danish-jewelry designers storage solution features four compartments in single- or double-decker boxes
Casa Shop ($350), sculptural wooden option w/ asymmetrical drawers to keep small pieces organized
Marla Aaron (from $1200, above), inspired by antique sewing and arts and crafts boxes, the Everything Box opens up for easy access, has an envelope for important papers, a mirror, and is available in multiple sizes, plus it latches w/ Marla Aaron’s iconic lock
Laura Lombardi (from $220), single-layer box that’s simple, made of un-dyed leather, and timeless; the box will wear on its own like a well-loved treasure
Heaven Mayhem (from $75), jewelry boxes disguised as coffee table books, w/ organizing compartments for earrings and rings
RESTAURANTS • Kodawari
Meat and three
Welcome back to a recurring FOUND feature, in which we profile sushi counters practicing kodawari, the uncompromising, relentless pursuit of perfection.
The Skinny: Hiroki Abe, who led longtime Murray Hill vegetarian kaiseki favorite Kajitsu, opened Jō in the same neighborhood last year. The eight-seat counter still honors the seasonal principles of kaiseki cookery, this time with the addition of meat.