‘The Friend’: Inside Chef Laurent Tourondel’s L’Amico in Chelsea
Published on March 26, 2026.
Michelin-starred Chef Laurent Tourondel's new restaurant, L'Amico, is located at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in Chelsea. The restaurant uses imported Italian products and locally sourced ingredients to maintain authenticity. The wood-fired oven is the heart of the kitchen, providing a unique consistency and flavor to the dishes. Chef Laurent developed the Neapolitan-style pizza dough himself and the pasta is made in-house. The menu shifts with the seasons based on the availability and quality of the product. On special occasions, Laurent collaborates with Certified Sommelier Jason Hedges on the beverage program.
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