GREENWICH, CT — The Cottage, a restaurant from celebrated Chef Brian Lewis, will open at 49 Greenwich Ave. on March 22, according to a recent announcement.

Lewis owns The Cottage Westport, along with OKO Kitchen which is also in Westport, and Rye, N.Y.

"I am ecstatic to be just a few short weeks away from opening the fourth restaurant location for our company, Full House Hospitality Group, on the bustling and vibrant Greenwich Avenue," Lewis said in a news release. Lewis recently received his second nomination as a semi-finalist for the James Beard Awards' Best Chef: Northeast.

"We are so grateful for the continued support of the community as we've worked hard to have this opening happen as quickly as possible," he added. "I can't thank my entire team enough at all of our locations for their support and hard work to help us reach March 22."

The cuisine at The Cottage is described as an "elevated style of seasonal, American cooking, celebrating exceptional ingredients procured from local purveyors and farmers responsible for growing, raising, harvesting and producing within the region."

The seasonal menu will feature several classic dishes from The Cottage Westport, including wagyu beef brisket steam buns, duck fried rice and The Cottage Burger, but will also feature new small plates for sharing, house made pasta, signature items such as a miso black cod crepe, foie gras & duck sausage and Santa Barbara uni toast, vegetable-centric dishes and gluten free options.

The dessert menu will also celebrate the seasons, with the addition of a new sundae menu offering creative and unique after dinner choices.

There is also a Sunday brunch menu, featuring dishes like buttermilk pancakes and caramelized brioche french toast.

A full beverage program will be offered. The wine list will feature an array of choices from classic regions by the glass and bottle.

Classically inspired, technique-driven cocktails, including several with no or low-alcohol options, will incorporate classics from The Cottage Westport, but also offer unique recipes developed for the Greenwich location.

A seasonal Martini menu will extend rotating drinks for guests, and Japanese flavors, techniques and ingredients will be incorporated into some options on the menu in homage to the group's OKO brand.

Several beers will also be available on draft and by the bottle/can, with a particular emphasis placed on sourcing local beers from the New England and Connecticut area.

The average check costs around $65, the restaurant said.

Executive Chef Christian Wilki and Director of Hospitality Ralph Leon will help oversee the launch and opening in Greenwich, Lewis said.

"Our group of dedicated and creative talent continues to grow with the addition of Gianfranco Olivier as Sous Chef, and James Lucchesi as Bar Manager. It is truly my team that is the heartbeat of the restaurants, putting not only their expertise but also heart into every dish and drink that is served to a guest," he said in a news release.

The interior space, designed by architect Rick Hoag and interior designer Megan Zwick, is 2,400 square feet, and will have eight bar seats, four seats at the chef's counter with direct views into the kitchen, and 58 seats in the main dining area.

The decor will be bright and cozy, offering sidewalk views of Greenwich Avenue with a seaside color scheme of white, blue and grey, with light oak floors, brass lighting and bar accents.

The front dining room features a cocoon-like round banquette and views of Greenwich Avenue, while the center dining area has more curved banquettes and a welcoming bar with thick Carrara marble countertops and warm oak and mirror shelves.

Lacquered bistro chairs, rustic tables with wrought iron bases and sleek brass chandeliers complete the warm dining environment. The Cottage Greenwich is available for private events and off-site catering.

The restaurant will begin accepting reservations on March 15 for its opening date and beyond via OpenTable.com, or by contacting the restaurant at 203-769-1220.

For more information on the restaurant and Chef Brian Lewis, click here.

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