our story
born from the heat of the fire
The Ember Room was conceived in 2019 by Chef Marcus Valenti, a third-generation cook who spent a decade refining his craft in the kitchens of Lyon, Copenhagen, and Tokyo before returning home to New York with a singular obsession: the transformative power of live fire.
Every dish emerges from a custom wood-fired hearth at the center of our open kitchen, seasoned by smoke, finished with intention, and plated as a conversation between chef and guest.
