Mattie’s Diner on The Plaza, which closed last summer, will reopen this spring as Grey’s Diner.
Why it matters: In buying Mattie’s, James Beard–nominated chef Sam Diminich and the team behind Your Farms Your Table Group want to provide Michelin-level hospitality in a space where families, neighbors and regulars can grab a booth without a reservation.
- The approach aims to challenge the perception that farm-to-table dining is exclusive.
What they’re saying: “Diners are one of the last truly inclusive dining spaces,” Diminich said in a statement. “Familiar, welcoming, and centered on taking care of people. That’s exactly what we’re building here.”…