Our Story
Chez Omar is the new French Caribbean restaurant located in the heart of Rhetoric West Village, Conceptualized and helmed by Chef Omar Walters (Omar’s Kitchen and Rum Bar), the restaurant menu focuses on classic French dishes with Jamaican influences.
Always experimenting with new flavors and techniques Chef Walters creates dishes that meld French and Caribbean tastes together, spotlighting Jamaica’s native fruits and vegetables throughout the menu.
Featuring interiors by Walters’ sister Chelsea, creating a colorful aesthetic that pays homage to their homeland of Jamaica, Chez Omar inspires the senses with a playful take on French cuisine.
Bio
Chef Omar Walters has over thirteen years of experience in the culinary world. Growing up in Jamaica, he fell in love with the flavors of his homeland and traveled throughout the world as a private chef to learn more about different cultures and cuisines.He is constantly experimenting with different flavor profiles to create unique takes on the classic dishes that surprise guest’s palates. After honing his skills traveling as a private chef and hosting different culinary events, Chef Walters opened Omar’s Kitchen and Rum Bar in 2019, which has become a fan favorite in the East Village, He and his team decided to take their talents to the west village and to display his growth in the culinary world and in the NYC’s restaurant world and his love for the French cuisine.
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OUR TEAM
Chelsea
Interior Decorator | Curator
Omar Walters
Owner | Chef Patron
Marcus
Owner | Director of Operations
