New Restaurant: 251 Lex Opens for Dinner Sept. 30

251 LEX, the third restaurant from Chef Constantine Kalandranis, owner of 8 North Broadway in Nyack and 273 Kitchen in Harrison, is scheduled to open its doors Sept. 30.

Mediterranean raw-bar and grill is located in a 100-year old Victorian at 251 Lexington Ave. in Mount Kisco.

The 135-seat restaurant will initially be open for dinner only seven days/week from 4-11pm. Brunch and lunch hours will be added in phases, likely in early 2016. Like its sister locations, 8 North Broadway and 273 Kitchen, 251 LEX will offer small plates and entrees along with a prix fixe set up of three entrees and dessert for $45.

Executive chef Hichem Habbas will helm 251 LEX.

“We are excited to open 251 LEX and look forward to creating an environment that is upscale yet relaxed, with locally sourced, pristine ingredients taking center stage,” said Kalandranis in a prepared statement. “Our Mediterranean- inspired daily-changing menu will offer a variety of thoughtfully prepared dishes around local proteins and seasonal produce with a large emphasis on seafood. An accessible array of small production wines and craft beer will complement our menu and top-shelf spirits, many of which will also be sourced regionally.”

251 LEX’s seating is divided into 70-seat dining areas on the main and upstairs floors, a 30-seat patio with space to host spit roasts and a 35-seat bar room for a total of 135 seats.

Drivetrain Creative Group, an interior and integrated marketing design agency in Stratford, CT, is responsible for the interior and exterior design of 251 LEX in addition to 273 Kitchen in Harrison and 8 North Broadway in Nyack. Using young maple, repurposed wood from local barns, brick, steel, copper and leather wrapping the custom bar top, Jay Lopez, Drivetrain Creative’s CEO, brought a range of textures, tone and ambience to the 100-year old Victorian structure. “We brought together each element to get exactly the right feel throughout the restaurant’s multiple levels and exterior, working to create warmth, sophistication and comfort from every vantage point. We’ve introduced Aegean blue and warm white hues next to pale stains and pickling throughout the restaurant, balancing the elements artistically.”