Chef Nina Alvarez Moves to Upper West Side Bistro

Chef Nina Alvarez has joined the kitchen at Le Petit Jardin, a French bistro on the Upper West Side. Alvarez was previously the executive chef at a Midtown seafood restaurant. Her appointment comes as Le Petit Jardin revamps its menu to include more seasonal produce and lighter preparations. Alvarez’s first menu debuts next week. Management expects the changes to attract a broader clientele while maintaining the restaurant’s neighborhood feel.