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On chef Jonathan Benno: Benno completes the chef’s trifectaof openings in the Evelyn, following his Roman-ishtrattoria Leonelli Taberna and his bakery Leonelli Focacceria e Pasticceria. Whereas the Taberna is a more casual restaurant with a burger and a warmer aesthetic, Benno looks like it could audition for a role in Billions. The design is art deco, complete with a statement light fixture, custom furniture, and lots of marble and walnut. It’s a relatively small space with 45 seats and a 10-person bar. (There’s also a 24-seat private room.)

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