
At first glance, Latin and Asian cuisine seem to have little in common, short of their affinity for hot peppers; leave it to acclaimed restauranteur Richard Sandoval to successfully merge the best of both worlds at Zengo. Sandoval is one of the most successful chefs in the world with an empire that expands as far as Dubai. The Zengo brand has outposts in Denver, D.C., Santa Monica and New York.
New York’s Zengo is a massive space located in the heart of Grand Central. On the mezzanine, there is the Sake and Sochu Lounge, which features traditional Japanese spirits, while the basement level La Biblioteca Tequila Library caters to the Western palate. Smack in between the two is the main dining room, where our adventure begins. The space is vast but warm, with wooden beams and floor to ceiling windows. A chandelier from Guadalajara hangs from the ceiling, tying it all together.
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