"At just 33, Chef Charlie Mitchell made history as the first Black chef in New York City to earn a Michelin star. A veteran of Eleven Madison Park, Mitchell now brings his soulful, innovative approach to Saga. His new tasting menu blends French technique with deeply personal influences-flavors inspired by his grandmother's Southern cooking, traditions from his Detroit upbringing, and his love for Japanese seafood. The result is soulful cuisine executed with precision."
"Saga's transformation is more than culinary-it extends to design, fashion, and cultural storytelling. The restaurant has undergone a light renovation by Modellus Novus and a refreshed identity nodding to the Financial District of the 1990s, while embracing today's global fine dining ethos. To complement Mitchell's vision, fashion designer Sergio Hudson created bold staff uniforms inspired by Wall Street silhouettes, and Grace Wales Bonner designed a custom chef's jacket for Mitchell-blending haute couture with hospitality."
"Mitchell's appointment is both professional and deeply personal. After the passing of his mentor James Kent in 2024, Mitchell stepped forward to lead Saga, leaving his intimate 26-seat Clover Hill to take the reins of one of New York's most iconic dining rooms."
Chef Charlie Mitchell assumes leadership of Saga, the Michelin two-star restaurant on the 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street, bringing a refreshed menu, design, and guest experience. At 33, Mitchell is the first Black chef in New York City to earn a Michelin star and draws on experience from Eleven Madison Park. The tasting menu combines French technique with Southern family recipes, Detroit traditions, and Japanese seafood. Modellus Novus completed a light renovation and a 1990s Financial District-inspired identity. Sergio Hudson and Grace Wales Bonner designed staff and chef apparel. Mitchell left Clover Hill after mentor James Kent's 2024 passing to lead Saga.
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