Thor Oren

General Manager

A New York native, Thor was immersed in the city's dining scene from a young age. He studied sculpture and furniture making at Rhode Island School of Design, then pursued a career in crafting furniture and jewelry for several years, before moving into hospitality.

Drawn in by his passion for the art of food, wine, beer and cocktails, and his enduring pride for his family's restaurants, Thor began bartending at several of the restaurants across the Chef Driven group. He worked as part of the opening team for Dagon on the Upper West Side, designing the beverage menu alongside the group's Beverage Director, Aviram Turgeman. He also supported the reopening of Cafe D'Alsace on the Upper East Side during its move to the site of the iconic Elaine's.

Thor moved into management in his role at Nizza in Hell's Kitchen, before taking on the role of General Manager at L'Express. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, traveling and smelling flowers.

Amitzur Mor

Executive Chef

Originally from Israel, Chef Amitzur has been working in kitchens since he was 13 years old. He pursued his dream of cooking professionally when he attended Tadmor Culinary School in Israel, before coming to the US to work under some of the most esteemed chefs in the world, including David Bouley, Francois Payard, Elizabeth Falkner and Tom Colicchio. His background includes New York institutions such as Bouley, Gramercy Tavern and Payard.

Chef Amitzur can be found most mornings at the local market, sourcing the best-quality meats, fish and produce for our kitchen at L'Express. He is also Executive Chef and Partner Barbounia.

Aviram Turgeman

Beverage Director and Partner

Aviram Turgeman is the Beverage Director for Chef Driven's ventures including Nice Matin, Marseille, Nizza, Dagon and more.

Aviram left his hometown in Israel in 2001 to join New York City’s hospitality scene where he learned the restaurant business from the ground up. Growing up in a gastronomically focused family, he always had an innate passion for the wine space. In 2003 he joined the American Sommelier Association, where he studied and taught. In 2009, he successfully completed the comprehensive WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits, both of which are an integral part of the ever going beverage expert career.

Aviram has received the Grand Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine for the (2,500+ bottle) selection at Nice Matin every year since 2014. His background and passion for hospitality is the main force behind how he chooses wine and curates for each venue. Regardless of restaurant concept and region, you’ll find something that pairs perfectly with every menu item.

Aviram is also the mastermind behind Chef Driven's innovative cocktail lists. Aviram always goes for an imaginative take on classic favorites. His menu offers everything from Martinis and Negronis to Highballs and Margaritas but with a unique creative touch.