The Lion has been called
“eye-catching” (W Magazine), “the latest addition to the power pantheon”
(Time Out New York), and “the edge of the volcano” (Gael Greene) that
“has the media, fashion and pretty folks out in force” (Women’s Wear
Daily).
But it’s not the celebrity clientele that demands the most attention. In the end, it all comes down to John’s cooking.
For much of the past decade, John DeLucie has been New York City’s most
sought-after chef. As founding chef and partner of The Waverly Inn,
DeLucie and his Italian-American take on classic cuisine attracted both
the celebrity crowd and serious food fans, who were wowed by his
original and eye-opening offerings.
The Lion, DeLucie’s newest and most ambitious venture, has only
solidified his stature as both a serious chef, and a culinary light that
attracts the brightest of the glitterati.
