Jams

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Named “Best Chef in New York City” by the James Beard Foundation, Chef Jonathan Waxman brings his seasonal cooking to Jams. The open kitchen, exposed brick, reclaimed oak, and greenery-lined patio make the space as dynamic as the food.

Hours

Jams Dining Room
Wednesday - Thursday | 5pm - 11pm
Friday - Saturday | 10am - 11pm
Sunday | 10am - 5pm

Jams Café
Sunday - Thursday | 7am - 10pm
Friday - Saturday | 7am - 11pm

Farm-Fresh Weekend Brunch

If you’re looking for the best brunches in NYC, you’ve come to the right place. Our seasonally inspired brunch menus are always changing to reflect the market’s bounty and use only the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Weekend brunch in NYC never tasted so good. We're just steps away NYC’s largest green space, Central Park. Start your Saturday or Sunday here with NYC’s best brunch, followed by a stroll through “the people’s park.” We can’t think of a better way to spend a New York City weekend.

Hours

Saturday & Sunday | 10am - 4pm

Jams Private Events

Host Your Event

Inspired by nature and steps from Central Park, Jams is an ideal space for private dining and special events. The restaurant’s customized food and beverage menus put the spotlight on market-driven fare, while our team ensures no detail is overlooked. 

Jonathan Waxman
By Jeffery Prehn

Chef Jonathan Waxman

As a native Californian, Jonathan Waxman grew up in a family that celebrated the culinary arts. After receiving the Grand Diplôme from La Varenne Cooking School in Paris, he moved back to California to work at Domaine Chandon and then with Alice Waters at the legendary Chez Panisse. In 1979, he became the executive chef of Michael’s in Santa Monica, where he developed his version of California cuisine. He made his mark on New York in 1984 with the now iconic Jams.

Today, Waxman is the chef/owner of Barbuto in Manhattan’s West Village, Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park, Adele’s in Nashville, and Baffi in Atlanta. He is the recipient of many accolades, highlighted by the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City. Waxman's numerous TV appearances include Top Chef Masters, Top Chef, Recipe for Deception, and MasterChef. His charitable work includes Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Citymeals on Wheels, and many others. Waxman is the author of three cookbooks including: The Barbuto Cookbook, A Great American Cook, and Italian, My Way. Waxman lives in Manhattan’s Upper West Side with his wife and three children.

Chef Ginger Pierce

Chef Ginger Pierce

Chef Ginger Pierce was raised in the San Francisco Bay area, where at a young age she gained an appreciation for the bounty of fresh, local produce. Her mother, an avid gardener, gave her an early affection for backyard produce, often yielding delicious tomatoes and a variety of fresh fruits.  Ginger attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco where she learned to utilize the fresh produce she grew up on.

Ginger has worked at Roxanne’s in Marin County, California, and Barbuto, Provence and Five Points and Barbuto in New York City. In September 2015, Ginger opened Jams by Jonathan Waxman, at 1 Hotel Central Park as the Executive Chef.  Her passion for sustainability and seasonality is reflected in the vibrantly eclectic menu at Jams.

Meet Our Local Purveyors

Supporting local farmers and growers is essential to our sustainability efforts. Our purveyors provide us with the freshest, ethically sourced ingredients to ensure a mindful dining experience.

Brussel Sprouts

Garden-To-Table Produce

Farmers across New York, New Jersey and Ohio provide us quality, fresh produce so that you can savor the flavors of the season and we can work to preserve the beauty and bounty of nature.

Trapani Farms
Keepsake Farm
Natoora
Phillips Farms
Riviera Produce
Union Square Farmers Market

Jams Short Rib

Sustainably Grown and Sourced

Our meat, fish and seafood partners are committed to producing and sourcing the best products with minimal environmental footprint. 

Fossil Farms
Island Creek Oysters
Pierless Fish
Salumeria Biellese
Myers of Keswick

Jams Eggs

Raised With Love

We can ensure that our dairy and eggs come from sustainable farms and animals that are cared for and ethically raised.

Sullivan County Farms
Good Water Farms
Saxelby Cheese Mongers

Jams Bagel

Mindful Indulgences

Our breads, bagels and chocolates come from local bakeries and producers that use fresh and delicious ingredients and ethically sourced, flavorful cocoa beans.

Grandaisy Bakery
Kossar’s On Grand
Fruition Chocolate
Mast Brothers