Stirrings at the old Biltmore Room/The Gates

Restaurateur Charlie Casanova and chef Jayson Marguiles (from Robert's Steakhouse at the Penthouse Executive Club) will open an American continental-ish eatery in the old Biltmore Room space on 8th Avenue in Chelsea.  Many of the historic (read: gorgeous) fixtures will remain, so here's hoping the menu will live up.  First glance shows the menu to be a little conventional, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt: Marguiles has a strong repertoire.  More information as it evolves....