The Statler in Detroit, a member of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, announced that Chef Jeff Lanctot has joined its team as executive chef.
With more than 23 years of experience in Detroit’s fine dining scene, Lanctot brings a culinary perspective that honors tradition and a passion for fine authentic cuisine, while embracing modern techniques.
Lanctot graduated from Schoolcraft College with a degree in culinary arts and served as a cornerstone of The Rattlesnake Club’s kitchen until its closing. His arrival at The Statler is said to mark a new chapter, where his approach to cuisine will feature seasonal dishes in a menu built with locally sourced ingredients.
Lanctot’s culinary philosophy is said to align with the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group’s mission of delivering “exceptional and authentic” cuisine. By incorporating slow food techniques, such as braising – that brings depth and richness to each dish — he offers guests a refined dining experience rooted in The Statler’s European-influenced menu items.
“Chef Lanctot’s dedication to quality and his deep-rooted passion for the art of cooking will take The Statler’s dining experience to new heights,” says Joe Vicari, owner of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group. “His commitment to excellence is already resonating throughout the kitchen and with his new menu items.”
Diners are expected to look forward to a refreshed and vibrant menu under Lanctot’s direction – one that balances tradition with creativity, and fine dining with warm hospitality, and views of Detroit.
Focusing on seasonal ingredients, Lanctot has added several new appetizers, salads, and entrees to the menu including a Burrata and Marinated Fava Bean Panzanella with English cucumbers, fava beans, heirloom grape tomatoes, purple onions, balsamic pearls, and spiced calabrese peppers, Grilled Asparagus and Spinach Salad with chevre burelle, grilled asparagus, spinach, pine nuts, and Meuer lemon vinaigrette, a Grilled Shrimp Pappardelle with grilled asparagus, gremolata, and pangrattato, and Seared Nova Salmon with sweet pea risotto, heirloom carrots, creamy dill sauce, and pea tendril salad.
The Statler is located in the center of Detroit’s entertainment district at 313 Park Ave. in downtown Detroit. The Statler offers curbside valet parking Thursday-Sunday and complimentary validation, up to three hours, with convenient self-serve parking in the Clifford Street Underground Garage. The Statler is open Tuesday-Thursday from 4-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 4-11 p.m., and on Sundays from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. It’s closed on Mondays. The Statler hosts Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday-Friday and brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
