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.