i will probably be vilified for saying this, but i was turned off by abc kitchen bc of the whole "organic", "healthy", "vegetarian-friendly" reputation it garnered by my friends.
and i fully admit it: I WAS WRONG.
abc kitchen is really very tasty. i went twice within one week so that i could try as many things on the current menu (which has already changed) as possible. i also love small plates to share, which are plentiful here.
more often than not, it was the simplicity of the high-quality, fresh ingredients (locally sourced!) that really made the dishes shine.
my faves:
-chicken liver toast - smooth, flavorful, wow
-crab toast - my S.O., who doesn't like crab, ate every bit of these
-warm mozzarella - this got mixed reviews at our table, but i loved the soft, warm cloud of cheese
-carrot salad - it doesnt sound that exciting, but it actually is
-roasted squash - so simple, so good
-spinach, goat cheese pizza - wasn't that excited for it but was REALLY WOWED
-corn (side dish) - the sweetness popped in your mouth
-the market strawberry dessert - we were stuffed but wanted something sweet - this was perfect!
the spaghettini w shrimp and the pretzel calamari were also good, but i dont know if i would order them again.
there were a few dishes that i thought were less memorable (so much so that i can't even remember the details) - the ricotta toasts, a pizza special w bacon & arugula (i LOVE bacon, but this wasnt well-balanced) and a sashimi dish...
i must note that both times, we didnt order entrees. i'll get there at some point!
in terms of service, both times they were attentive, but nothing special. the restaurant is pretty loud. difficult to get reservations, but if you go early, it's a free-for-all in the bar area, where there is also table seating. that said, if you don't go early, you could end up waiting a LOOOOONG time.
since they use seasonal ingredients, i suggest going back...ALL. THE. TIME.
and i fully admit it: I WAS WRONG.
abc kitchen is really very tasty. i went twice within one week so that i could try as many things on the current menu (which has already changed) as possible. i also love small plates to share, which are plentiful here.
more often than not, it was the simplicity of the high-quality, fresh ingredients (locally sourced!) that really made the dishes shine.
my faves:
-chicken liver toast - smooth, flavorful, wow
-crab toast - my S.O., who doesn't like crab, ate every bit of these
-warm mozzarella - this got mixed reviews at our table, but i loved the soft, warm cloud of cheese
-carrot salad - it doesnt sound that exciting, but it actually is
-roasted squash - so simple, so good
-spinach, goat cheese pizza - wasn't that excited for it but was REALLY WOWED
-corn (side dish) - the sweetness popped in your mouth
-the market strawberry dessert - we were stuffed but wanted something sweet - this was perfect!
the spaghettini w shrimp and the pretzel calamari were also good, but i dont know if i would order them again.
there were a few dishes that i thought were less memorable (so much so that i can't even remember the details) - the ricotta toasts, a pizza special w bacon & arugula (i LOVE bacon, but this wasnt well-balanced) and a sashimi dish...
i must note that both times, we didnt order entrees. i'll get there at some point!
in terms of service, both times they were attentive, but nothing special. the restaurant is pretty loud. difficult to get reservations, but if you go early, it's a free-for-all in the bar area, where there is also table seating. that said, if you don't go early, you could end up waiting a LOOOOONG time.
since they use seasonal ingredients, i suggest going back...ALL. THE. TIME.
35 e 18th st btwn park ave south/bway
new york, ny 10003
212/475.5829
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