Shuttered Albany restaurant popular with NY elite, politicians to reopen as members-only social club

Shuttered Albany restaurant popular with NY elite, politicians to reopen as members-only social club


The La Serre restaurant closed in 2020 after it was unable to bounce back from the COVID-19 lockdown, with much of its business at the time relying on large gatherings like banquets and receptions, founder Anne Trimble told the Times Union. Their vision centers around elevating the old restaurant’s history by making it a hotspot for “high-level networking, private events, and political strategy” while filling the space of a much-needed “contemporary social anchor,” according to a press release. The new and improved La Serre will include a rooftop terrace and renovated interior, likely shifting away from the upscale, green leather-laden atmosphere of the old restaurant and gravitating towards something more “clubby,” per the release.

Author: Caitlin McCormack


Published at: 2025-07-27 22:42:42

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