Chef Lena Park, formerly of a <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/michelin-starred-chef-moves-to-brooklyn-for-new-project-20260418085019/">Michelin</a>-starred <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/chelsea-restaurant-expands-outdoor-dining-for-spring-20260418085020/">restaurant</a> in <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/brooklyn-eatery-draws-crowds-with-crawfish-ice-cream-dessert-20260419035922/">Brooklyn</a>, has joined the <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/goop-kitchen-launches-delivery-only-service-in-new-york-city-20260418014022/">kitchen</a> at The Yellow Fig in the East Village. Park's appointment follows the departure of the previous chef, who led the kitchen for three years. The Yellow Fig has updated its menu to include more seasonal and locally sourced ingredients under Park’s direction.
The restaurant, known for its Mediterranean-inspired dishes, has also extended its hours to include weekend brunch service. Park’s experience and culinary vision are expected to influence the restaurant's upcoming menu revisions.
The Yellow Fig remains committed to a neighborhood clientele while seeking to attract a broader audience with these changes.