The “Gastrotheque,” a place where it has been the spot to walk in at any time of the day and to relish the laid-back atmosphere. It established in West Village, New York in 2011 by chef-owner Jody Williams.

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Established in early 2011 by Chef Jody Williams, in the heart of New York’s West Village, Buvette combines the elegance of an old-world café with the relaxed feel of a neighborhood eatery. Buvette is a beloved mainstay for eating and drinking well at any time of day – from fresh croissants and croque madames at morning light, to steak tartare with a glass of champagne in the afternoon, to an evening of coq au vin and late digestifs at the bar. Come gather with friends or find a quiet moment alone, and savor the pleasure of good food and drink made with simplicity and care.

Key person

Jody Williams

Jody Williams was born in Sacramento, California. Early in life, she started her profession as a cook in San Francisco, and has never taken a formal cooking lesson in her life. After relocating to New York, Jody crafted her skill with Thomas Keller at Rakel and Lidia Bastianich at Felidia. Later on, she flew to Italy to strive for excellence in her career as she has spent six years training at Reggio Emilia and Rome. Afterwards, Jody visited Paris, and Japan where she engaged with the Japanese food culture. Once returning back to New York and after working at several renowned Italian restaurants, she established “Buvette” on 2011 at New York as she has also published the cookbook “Buvette: The Pleasure of Good Food.”