Our Story

Lenox Restaurant draws inspiration from the vibrant cultural heritage of Afro and Latin American cuisines, especially the exciting fusion of these flavors that comes alive in Harlem, New York.

Named after Lenox Avenue, a lively thoroughfare in the heart of Harlem, the restaurant celebrates a diverse dining scene and a rich cultural history. Our menu showcases beloved dishes from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and other Afro and Latin American countries, crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

For the past three years, Lenox Afro Latin Soul has blossomed as a lively pop-up restaurant in Seattle. We’ve been fortunate to collaborate with many wonderful Seattle restaurants and have even hosted residencies at local craft beer breweries.

Our journey as a pop-up has been an exciting, ever-changing adventure. In 2022, Chef Jhonny Reyes proudly competed on Food Network’s Chopped and earned the title of Chopped Champion.

Thanks to the support from the Seattle restaurant community and the success on Chopped, our dream of opening a brick-and-mortar location in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood has become a reality.

Over the years, we’ve felt truly grateful for the encouragement and energy from our Seattle friends. Your support and feedback inspire us every day to grow and continue exploring new culinary horizons.

Meet the Team

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    Hannah Kirihara

    General Manager

  • Brian Mar

    Operations Manager

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    Jhonny Reyes

    Chef And Owner

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    Joseph Colantuono

    Sous Chef