SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ember & Cork, located at 469 State Street in Schenectady, has permanently closed its doors. According to the Ember & Cork website, the restaurant’s final day was January 31.
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Ember & Cork opened in the former spot of Zen Asian Fusion Lounge in October 2024. Ember & Cork had the same owners as Zen Asian Fusion Lounge, with them bringing in Marc Alvarez as the Executive Chef and Director of Operations to help change the restaurant’s concept.
Ember & Cork focused on wood-fired cuisine, with the menu including oysters, crab legs, salmon, grilled Spanish octopus, Korean BBQ short rib wraps, wood-roasted chicken, grilled lamb, and more. The restaurant was also known for its wine selections, even getting the Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards.
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The restaurant was only open for dinner. Both Alvarez and the owners of Ember & Cork have not yet responded to NEWS10’s request for comment.
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