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chef harold moore

In a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, New York Chef Harold Moore has spent countless hours in the kitchens of renowned French culinary masters, leading him to several projects including Commerce, Bistro Pierre Lapin, Harold’s and now, Cafe Commerce.

Moore grew up in northern New Jersey, giving him unfettered access to Manhattan’s renowned restaurant scene before he eventually enrolled in and graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Soon after, Moore honed his craft in some of Manhattan’s most celebrated kitchens, working for both Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Inspired by these US-based chefs, Moore took a year pilgrimage in France’s most influential kitchens.

Moore’s career accelerated when he was named Executive Chef of the famed New York City restaurant Montrachet in 2000. While there, Moore was nominated for “Rising Star Chef” by the James Beard Foundation and garnered praise from The New York Times, Food & Wine, USA Today, among others. Following Montrachet, Moore went on to earn a coveted Michelin star while working alongside Wayne Nish at March before opening his first restaurant Commerce, an American-style bistro in Manhattan’s West Village, in 2008. Much to the pleasure of gourmands across the city, Moore brought his own vision of elevated comfort food to life for several years at Commerce while garnering a number of accolades including Best New Restaurant, Best New Chef, Essential New York Restaurants, and a standing Michelin Guide recommendation every year it was open.

In 2016, Moore opened Harold’s Meat + Three, the first traditional Southern dining experience of its kind in the five boroughs. In Spring of 2018, he opened the lively, French-inspired Bistro Pierre Lapin. Combining French classics and nouveau creations touched with New York sensibilities. Following that, Moore served as Chief Culinary Officer of the Charlie Palmer Collective.

Today, Chef Moore continues to demonstrate a passion for cooking and a commitment to excellence at Cafe Commerce. His contributions to the New York City culinary scene have been invaluable, and he looks forward to serving you.