Celebrity chef leaves role at prominent Downtown restaurant

The man who was once the face of FYR is no longer with the restaurant.

Celebrity chef Sebastian La Rocca, who was announced as FYR’s executive chef when the eatery opened in the fall of 2022, is no longer with the restaurant, according to a statement provided by a Hilton Downtown Columbus spokesperson.

“While we do not comment on employee personnel matters, what we can share is that Chef Sebastian is no longer working for the property,” the statement reads. “Over the past two and a half years, the hotel’s entire food and beverage team has played a significant role in making its mark on the city with the expansion of our unique dining options. FYR Short North’s menu will remain in place continuing to serve our guests and locals alike.”

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It’s currently unclear why La Rocca, a native of Argentina, has lived and worked in New York, London, Ecuador, Costa Rica and more, is no longer with FYR.

The eatery is located at 404 N. High St., in the Hilton Columbus Downtown.

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