[5] After the closure of Corton, Nieporent considered several proposals for the space before receiving one from chef Markus Glocker and John Winterman.

[5] In an effort not to compete with the legacy of Corton, which was formal, Bâtard aims to serve "approachable" food.

[6][7] Glocker, the head chef, began splitting his time between Bâtard and the restaurant Augustine in 2018.

[9] A new restaurant, run by husband and wife Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn, will replace Bâtard.

[11][12] The restaurant earned a Michelin star for the first time in 2014, and retained that rating each year until its closure.