Cleo Downtown, a forthcoming restaurant in Manhattan, is an exciting venture by co-owners Halley Chambers and Kip Green, known for the Margot diner and Montague Diner in Brooklyn. This 35-seat restaurant, slated for a spring 2026 opening in the vibrant West Village, will emphasize rotisserie-cooked meats and vegetables. Their transition exemplifies a growing trend of Brooklyn restaurateurs moving to Manhattan, aiming to offer their signature hospitality and culinary creativity, reflecting their backgrounds in established food scenes.
Chambers emphasizes her excitement, stating, "We're even more excited to bring our version of hospitality to Manhattan," highlighting their commitment to unique dining experiences.
Cleo Downtown, scheduled to open in spring 2026, focuses on rotisserie meats and vegetables, representing the co-owners' dedication to fine yet casual dining in New York.
This Brooklyn-into-Manhattan move signifies a trend reversal, where Kings County restaurateurs have begun to venture across the East River, a shift in the culinary landscape.
Chambers and Green’s new venture, following the transformation of Margot into a casual space, demonstrates their adaptive approach to the ever-changing restaurant scene.
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