Keith McNally became well known in New York City particularly for Balthazar, a restaurant of choice for locals and tourists alike in the Village. Now Keith has returned to England to set up the London branch in the old Theatre Museum, Covent Garden.
 
McNally, whose house in Notting Hill was featured in February's House & Garden magazine which mentioned his bath find on SalvoWEB, has a love for vintage and reclaimed materials. In his restaurants he creates a stylish but comfortable atmosphere, and has done the same in his London home too. It is good to see such an abundance of vintage finds, reclaimed wood and industrial tiles.
 
He discovered old and reclaimed items at flea markets, auctions and on SalvoWEB which he found to be a good source for salvage and reclaimed materials and the chosen bath.
 
Balthazar, London opened in February, 2013. In New York the McNally brand is known for Bistro food with friendly service and Keith wants the London restaurant to keep the same egalitarian appeal including reclaimed materials.
 
Check the Balthazar websites for other restaurant venues in the UK: balthazarlondon.com and New York: balthazarny.com
 
2020 update: Keith McNally's Vanity Fair interview discussing the corona virus effect on restaurants and the sad decision to close a famous NYC restaurant after thirty one years. Lucky Strike was for many years a 'go to' celebrity venue in New York City. It played a huge role in the cities 'cult and culture' with stars like Madonna and Paul McCartney wanting to party there. In the 1990's Nastee DJ'd and Mariah Carey ate burgers with pickles there. So the article makes a fascinating read. McNally also shares his own recipe for a classic martini.
 
The Salvo team very much appreciated SalvoWEB being Keith McNally's choice to source a reclaimed bath. Salvo has itself remained the 'go to' website for designers, builders, architects, dealers and home renovators to source architectural salvage and reclaimed building materials.