Chef Shuffle

Alex Ureña Will Be the Chef de Cuisine at R2L

Pinnacle Room at R2L
Pinnacle Room at R2L Photo: R2L

Alex Ureña said he might explore options outside of New York, after shuttering his struggling Spanish spot Pamplona back in October, and explore he did. Florence Fabricant reports Ureña is heading to Philadelphia to be the chef de cuisine at Daniel Stern’s new restaurant R2L, which is slated to open to the public in January. As the Illadelph points out, if you really want a sneak peek of the space, which occupies the 37th floor of Liberty Two, and the “cocktail cuisine” food, you can attend R2L’s $150-a-head New Year’s Eve party.

Urena Is Heading Out of Town [NYT]

Alex Ureña Will Be the Chef de Cuisine at R2L