Chef and entrepreneur Guy Vaknin appeared on reality cooking competition show Hell’s Kitchen and investment reality show Shark Tank. However, most know him for his creative vegan food as the chef and owner behind NYC’s popular fast-casual chain Beyond Sushi.
This month, Vaknin is expanding his NYC restaurant empire with a new vegan Mediterranean brasserie concept called Anixi. The restaurant features dishes with flavors from Greece, Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Anixi, which means “Spring” in Greek, found its home in the Chelsea neighborhood of NYC and the restaurant encompasses a variety of rich architectural elements and timelessness that pay homage to old New York.
The restaurant features 18th century marble, crystal chandeliers, brass and copper fittings, and hand made art work by New York City based artist Lia Ali. The space also offers private dining ideal for special occasions, as well as full-space rentals.
When it comes to the vegan menu, Vaknin journeys close to home with this concept, finding profound inspiration in scents, details, ingredients, and textures of the region.