Gramercy Tavern

Supposedly the best NYC restaurant and one of the renowned in the country. Indeed a tavern decor with comfort classiness. A warm welcoming feeling as you walk through the rustic furnishings. Nothing over the top or pretentious. Surely it was an over the top urban bill for a rustic setting. But the wait staff was highly knowledgeable and attentive. Food and service were impeccable.

Details were on every dish; playing with the palate. I found many inspiriting ideas. Gramercy is the reason why aspiring chefs go to culinary school, so that they can work for the best and emphasize the importance of technique and combining skills to creativity. Instructions were embedded in every dish and carefully executed.

Two person for the three course selection, $82:

Handmade Pappardelle beef ragù and scallions

Smoked Trout sunchoke purée and pickled onion vinaigrette

Rack of Pork & Braised Belly baby turnips and Adirondack blue potatoes

Tilefish Cauliflower and Heirloom Beans

Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding cacao nib ice cream

Coconut Tapioca passion fruit & coconut sorbets, passion fruit caramel and cilantro syrup


Pro: Ask as many questions, it comes with the steep bill.

Con: Expect to fork out two Benjamin’s on a dinner pre fixe for two. (And that's modest)


Gramercy Tavern 42 E 20th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 477-0777