EHV International, the division of Old World Hospitality that helms Indian Accent and Comorin, has opened Koloman French restaurant in New York City. The restaurant’s name is derived from Koloman Moser, a prominent artist of the Vienna Secession movement and a co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte.
Rishiv Khattar worked on the establishment’s concept along with Chef Markus Glocker. They were inspired by Viennese secessionist designs and wanted to echo the spirit of turn of the century European cafés, which were vibrant meeting points for food, community, and ideas.
Restaurateur Rohit Khattar, Founder Chairman of EHV International and Old World Hospitality, said, “We are excited to announce the opening of Koloman, our second restaurant in New York after Indian Accent. We are grateful to the owners, G.F.I. Hospitality, who invited us to reinterpret a unique space in our own special way where Chef Markus Glocker will blend Parisian creativity with Viennese tradition in his cuisine.”
The Executive Chef-Owner at Bâtard, Glocker earned a three-star rating from The New York Times and a Michelin star. In 2015, he was awarded Best New Restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation.
The restaurant will be led by General Manager Richard Sanchez who has earlier worked at Red Eye Grill and Palm Steakhouse. Katja Scharnagl, Koloman’s Beverage Director, was the erstwhile Chief Sommelier at Le Bernardin, while EHV’s Operational Director Nitin Mathur is overseeing the launch.
The restaurant will initially open for dinner only. Breakfast and lunch service will follow in mid fall.
Koloman is the latest chapter in EHV’s continued expansion in new markets, with two other restaurants opening in Goa and Mumbai this year, and is its second venture in New York, after Indian Accent. EHV shall open many new restaurants in 2023-24 in India, as well as in several world cities.
