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chow here now: abc kitchen, nyc
For those craving an afternoon of magic, whimsy and farm-fresh fare, I implore you to sneak into ABC Kitchen, and eat EVERYTHING IN A FIVE MILE RADIUS. After a day of errands, which included racing around the city with a fancy-pants camera that was much like a tale straight out of Cinderella, I found myself craving kale (who craves KALE?). Caught in the maelstrom of Union Square’s touristy eateries, and options that were so dairy-heavy, I found myself in ABC Kitchen and feeling as if I was transported into the world of Anthropologie.
From the precious artisan plates to the grandiose flatware and ambient lighting, I wondered if a floral dress would pop out from under the bar. Always a little skeptical of the boutique-cum-restaurant concept, I hoped that the food would live up to the decor hype.
AND IT DID.
After living six weeks dairy free, I indulged in grilled corn tossed with peppers and manchego cheese, paired with a light kale salad dressed to perfection using serranos, mint and lemon. After texting a handful of friends, they all agreed that ABC is a true gastronomic light. I’ve been told the pasta can’t be beat, and the seasonal market table is pretty strong (try the heirloom tomatoes!). If you’re looking for a sweet spot in Union Square, I wholly recommended ABC Kitchen. Fresh, farm-to-table food made simply, served beautifully.
ABC Kitchen looks to have a nice and classy atmosphere. Seems to be a nice place to relax and not overindulge. Sometimes people like some light and tastey.
That’s a Jean-Georges restaurant, I think? God his food is good – we’ve eaten at Percy Street and at Market here in Boston. We’ll have to check out ABC next time we’re in NYC.
Yes, Aileen! I’ll need to check out Percy Street when I head to Boston — it has tremendous word of mouth. xo
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