Owner Chef

Saif was born in Bangladesh, but migrated to the States at the age of ten where he was introduced to a myriad of cultures and cuisine while living in NYC. Thirty years later, he’s bringing his culinary dreams to life with Peregrine. Saif’s food is known for it’s rich and diverse flavors and bold use of color in presentation.

Owner Creative Director

Shanahan designed Peregrine using the memories of Chef. They bonded over stories of their childhoods and designed a space that would honor their ancestry, while delivering a modern experience. Shanahan hand plastered the entire dining room to give an ancient texture that transports our guest to another place & time. He also designed and co owns Watts & Ward and oversees the cocktail program at Peregrine.

A True Collaboration, dedicated to their Grandmothers

Although born on opposite sides of the Earth, Patrick & Saif were always destined to meet. As Chef was searching for a space for his first restaurant concept and Shanahan was looking for his next cocktail club location, the universe brought the two together. At first, they didn’t talk about space, or concept, rather they shared stories of their lives with one another and connected on the hospitality of their grandmothers and those early, warm nostalgic memories. They soon teamed up to honor those two great women in hopes they would someday bring that warmth to their community. Thus, Peregrine was born.