When aretahettarh sat in gramercytavern’s flower-decked dining room 11 years ago to treat herself to her first-ever fine-dining experience, she was hours away from transplanting her entire life across the country to study at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley. Years later, after returning to New York City with her CIA certification, Ettarh became a regular, attuning herself to the rhythms of the menu, then taking a job as a line cook, working her way through the stations in the dining room and the tavern, including the sometimes temperamental wood-fired grill that is the crackling heart of the restaurant. Now, as the chef de cuisine, Ettarh is bringing fresh yet timeless flavors to the iconic New York City restaurant. Learn more about the 2025 F&W Best New Chef at the link in bio. #fwbnc 📝: katkinsman, 📸: ihatealexlau