At Richard Sandoval’s tán midtown Manhattan is a million miles away.
NEW YORK - Star chef Richard Sandoval has created a culinary oasis in the middle of maddening midtown. It’s a true escape from the city to Tulum, the fashionable beachy destination on the Yucatán Peninsula. Sandoval has more restaurants, spanning 13 countries—more than chef on the planet. tán is his love letter to the fresh seafood-centric tastes and laid-back vibe of Tulum. “I want guests to feel transported the moment they walk through the door,” says Sandoval. And with lush tropical plants, billowing muslin cloth draped from the wood beamed ceiling, and oversized, fringed chandeliers held up by rope, you instantly feel like Manhattan is miles away. It’s the feeling of being magically beamed to not only a different, more exotic land, but a more relaxed, worry-free environment. “Tulum represents a different pace of life,” he explains. “It’s deeply connected to nature, simplicity, and understated luxury. Think barefoot dinners by the ocean, mezcal with friends under the stars, plus a mix of Mayan culture, jungle, and sea.
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NEW YORK - If you've always wanted to visit Tulum, Mexico but haven't gotten around to booking tickets, consider visiting Tàn in Midtown instead. Think of an all-inclusive resort with deep blue waters, surrounded by a dense jungle, and hints of ancient Mayan ruins in the heart of New York City.
Tàn's menu offers a Mexican seafood-focused menu that uses innovative cooking and plating techniques that show off the best of the Yucatán coast. The restaurant features a speakeasy lounge called ‘Lúm' tucked away behind cave-like walls, a patio, and a vibrant indoor dining area. The entire restaurant is filled with lush greenery and dappled lighting.
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You’ll be looking up beachside hotels and flights to Tulum after the transportive meal at this restaurant thanks to its dappled light, lush plants, and stellar Mexican seafood.
A taste of Tulum lands in Manhattan with Mexican seafood restaurant tán
A taste of Tulum has landed in Midtown East, offering Mexican seafood and a sensory trip to the tropics.
A taste of Tulum has landed in Midtown East, offering Mexican seafood and a sensory trip to the tropics. Tán is a collaboration between chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval, known for Manhattan hot spots like the recently opened Jalao, and chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres of Cancun’s acclaimed Le Chique restaurant. Sandoval drew inspiration for Tán from his first Mexican NYC restaurant, Maya, which focused on traditional Latin flavors paired with innovative cooking techniques.
Another Tulum-focused spot to open, capitalizing on the Mexican beach town’s popularity
Another Tulum-focused spot to open, capitalizing on the Mexican beach town’s popularity
Lúm lounge is set to debut early next year at 209 E. 49th St.
Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres Unveil Yucatán Inspired Restaurant, "tán," in New York City
Located in Midtown East, his latest restaurant, Tán, is inspired by Tulum and the Yucatán Peninsula—meaning you can expect coastal Mexican cuisine with a focus on seafood.
Chef-restaurant Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres Announce Yucatán Inspired Restaurant “tán” in New York
…full of lively energies overalls and the award-winning PeterMax Co. Designed by Yucatán, the Yucatán peninsula boasts quiet earthy materials commonly found in the Yucatán region, adorned with elaborate henequen fiber wall hangings, woven sisal sunscreens, and a bespoke seafood display. Its hall lúm, scheduled to open at the end of December, is concealed by vaulted, cave-like ceilings and warm candlelight. overalls state side
Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres Unveil Yucatán Inspired Restaurant, "tán," in New York City
Located in Midtown East, his latest restaurant, Tán, is inspired by Tulum and the Yucatán Peninsula—meaning you can expect coastal Mexican cuisine with a focus on seafood.
Chef-restaurant Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres Announce Yucatán Inspired Restaurant “tán” in New York
…full of lively energies overalls and the award-winning PeterMax Co. Designed by Yucatán, the Yucatán peninsula boasts quiet earthy materials commonly found in the Yucatán region, adorned with elaborate henequen fiber wall hangings, woven sisal sunscreens, and a bespoke seafood display. Its hall lúm, scheduled to open at the end of December, is concealed by vaulted, cave-like ceilings and warm candlelight. overalls state side
Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres Unveil Yucatán Inspired Restaurant, "tán," in New York City
Located in Midtown East, his latest restaurant, Tán, is inspired by Tulum and the Yucatán Peninsula—meaning you can expect coastal Mexican cuisine with a focus on seafood.
Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres Unveil Yucatán Inspired Restaurant, "tán," in New York City
Imbued by the vibrant energies of Tulum and the Yucatán peninsula, tán, designed by award-winning PeterMax Co., boasts muted earthly materials commonly found in the Yucatán region dressed with elaborate henequen fiber wall hangings, woven sisal sun screens and a bespoke seafood display. Its lounge, lúm, which is set to open in late December, is tucked away with coved, cave-like ceilings, and warm candlelight, effectively bringing the soul of Tulum stateside.