Chef Skyllar Hughes at Ci Siamo, Manhattan

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About Chef Skyllar Hughes

Skyllar Hughes is the Executive Chef at The Westmoreland, located within The Frick Collection in New York City. She leads the culinary program for Union Square Events, a hospitality group founded by Danny Meyer, focusing on upscale seasonal American fare. Her background includes experience in Italian cuisine.

Chef Timeline

Prior to June 2025

Chef at Ci Siamo

Ci Siamo

Worked at this Italian restaurant before her appointment at The Westmoreland.

June 2025

Executive Chef at The Westmoreland

The Westmoreland (at The Frick Collection)

Appointed Executive Chef for the new museum restaurant, overseeing upscale seasonal American fare for Union Square Events.

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Skyllar Hughes is the Executive Chef at The Westmoreland, located within The Frick Collection in New York City. She leads the culinary program for Union Square Events, a hospitality group founded by Danny Meyer, focusing on upscale seasonal American fare. Her background includes experience in Italian cuisine.

Customer Perception

Customer feedback for Skyllar Hughes's current roles is not readily available in the provided search results. However, general mentions of The Westmoreland's menu by Chef Hughes suggest refined dishes.

Cuisine Highlights

Upscale seasonal AmericanItalian cuisine

News

On March 3, 2026, The Frick Collection announced its new winter menu at Westmoreland, featuring dishes by Executive Chef Skyllar Hughes, including Heritage Chicken Soup. The announcement also mentioned "award-inspired beverage offerings."
In June 2025, Eater NY reported on the opening of The Westmoreland, the new museum restaurant at The Frick Collection on the Upper East Side. The restaurant is operated by Union Square Events, with Chef Skyllar Hughes leading the culinary program. Hughes had most recently been at the Italian restaurant Ci Siamo.

Restaurants by chef

The Westmoreland (at The Frick Collection), Ci Siamo

Iconic dishes

Heritage Chicken Soup

Additional Details

Skyllar Hughes operates under Union Square Events, a renowned hospitality company founded by restaurateur Danny Meyer. The Westmoreland, her current restaurant, is situated within The Frick Collection, a prominent art museum in New York City, and its opening is part of the museum's extensive renovations. She was previously associated with the Italian restaurant Ci Siamo.