Andrew Sargent, the winner of the first season of Netflix’s Next Gen Chef, plans to open a tasting menu restaurant called Caroline in Flatiron. According to Eater New York, which first reported the news, the restaurant is slated to open in the spring at 16 W. 18th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues.

Caroline will seat 40 in the dining room, with an additional six seats at the bar, in 1,900 square feet. The menu will cost $225 and run 10 courses, rotating with the seasons. Dishes described in the report include pigeon with dirty rice and squab liver boudin; scrambled eggs with uni in a vol-au-vent with molasses; and a layered foie gras mousse and apricot creation.

Sargent, 31, grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He worked in Dallas at the French Room at the Adolphus Hotel and at Bouillon before moving to New York in 2018. Here he worked as a saucier at Cafe Boulud and then as a sous chef at Restaurant Daniel. He later cooked at Per Se, where he was a sous chef when he competed on Next Gen Chef. The show’s first season aired in 2025, and he won it. He left Per Se in January to focus on opening Caroline.

Sargent told Eater, in a message sent over Instagram, that New York is where he wants to stay. “I really just love New York so much,” he wrote. “I want to live here for the rest of my life. And then on top of that, I think there’s a certain requirement of excellence to be successful in this business here, and I really want to exist at that level.”

He also explained the choice of address. Flatiron, he wrote, is “refined and luxurious without being the ultra-old-money neighborhood.” He added: “But it’s also fun and young, but not necessarily hyper-trendy.” The location sits near the Union Square Farmers Market, which he noted is an advantage.

The $225 price places Caroline among the city’s higher-priced tasting rooms. The menu leans on French technique, in line with Sargent’s training at Daniel, Cafe Boulud and Per Se. The report does not say when reservations will open or give a firm opening date beyond spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Andrew Sargent’s new restaurant Caroline located?

Caroline will be at 16 W. 18th Street in Flatiron, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, in a 1,900-square-foot space. The restaurant is expected to open in the spring.

How much does the tasting menu at Caroline cost?

The 10-course tasting menu at Caroline costs $225 and rotates with the seasons. Dishes mentioned include pigeon with dirty rice and scrambled eggs with uni.

How many seats will Caroline have?

Caroline will seat 40 guests in the dining room, plus six seats at the bar.

Who is Andrew Sargent and what is his background?

Andrew Sargent, 31, is the winner of the first season of Netflix’s Next Gen Chef. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, trained at the French Room, Bouillon, Cafe Boulud, and Restaurant Daniel, and was a sous chef at Per Se when he competed on the show.

When will Caroline open and will reservations be available?

Caroline is slated to open in the spring, but the report gives no firm opening date. It also does not say when reservations will open.

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