Brett Traussi, Chef Boulud’s Former Right-Hand Man, Joins Lee NYC

Brett Traussi, chef Daniel Boulud’s former right-hand man who helped Boulud expand his empire from two restaurants to 17, joined Lee & Associates NYC as a hospitality specialist and retail associate in its retail leasing department.

“New York simply cannot bounce back without a vibrant restaurant industry,” Peter Braus, the managing principal at Lee NYC, said in a statement. “Brett has developed and managed memorable restaurants like Restaurant Daniel, Café Boulud and Le Cirque 2000 and will be a significant addition to Lee NYC.”

“The best projects are a true collaboration between the operator and developer,” Traussi said in a statement. “Adding Lee’s extensive resources will support and accelerate that process.”

Brett Traussi, Chef Boulud’s Former Right-Hand Man, Joins Lee NYC