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It is truly amazing what avant- garden can do with
It is truly amazing what avant- garden can do with mushrooms, carrots, etc. as someone who's usually skeptical of vegan recreations, I had an awesome food experience here. The drinks were also delicious and the atmosphere is truly stunning. The reason I say 4 and not 5 stars is that they recommend that each person get 2 entrees, each of which are around $25. This is bad practice in my opinion, just make each entree bigger and charge $30 or whatever.
Be the first to ReplyGreat ambiance, beautiful plating, decent prices.
Hen of the woods and cauliflower were the favorites.
Be the first to ReplyStopped in on a Thursday evening at 6pm and was seated
Stopped in on a Thursday evening at 6pm and was seated right away. I didn't see any other tables occupied, yet they sat us at a high top bar table. Normally, I wouldn't have minded sitting here, however being 7 months pregnant, it was definitely not comfortable, considering every other table was available. The decor here was upscale and beautiful. Everything from the interior, the tables, chairs and bar was just so aesthetically pleasing. Our server and the bartender were both very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. My sister and I ordered 4 dishes to share. The dishes are designed to be shared and they recommend two dishes per person. We started with the baby gem salad which was very crisp and fresh. I loved the charred lettuce, the creamy avocado, and roasted tomato. The croutons were freshly toasted and nicely buttered. Next, we had the scorched cauliflower, which was my favorite of all the dishes. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and soft to the bite, served on top of a tasty puree made of cauliflower, toasted garlic, and fried capers. The puree was so flavorful. We also ordered the spaghetti and the risotto. The spaghetti is homemade, but I found it to be a little too al dente for my liking. The risotto was very good, topped with yellow foot mushrooms, balsamic pearls, and watercress. To end the meal, we had the chocolate lava cake which was a special for the day. It was served with a brûléed banana and porcini mushroom ice cream on top of a blueberry sauce. This was the best vegan chocolate lava cake I've ever had. We were so full by this point, we didn't get to finish it, but I wish we had saved more room for it. Highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious vegan meal. Great for a date or girls night out.
Be the first to ReplyWalked in on an early Friday evening, 6:30-ish and there
Walked in on an early Friday evening, 6:30-ish and there was still bar room to dine. Beautiful cozy ambiance, great for talking to your friends. Food is amazing (and I'm a meat eater), inventive. Cocktails are fantastic too. Between me and a friend we asked our bartender Noah to surprise us with one dish from each section. He explained the ingredients in our food and cocktails and made the whole experience more fun! It is a little expensive but 3 dishes plus dessert and drinks between my friend and I was definitely enough. Not a MCD after dinner situation.
Be the first to Replyhmmm alright but nothing to write home about.
So dim inside and could barely see the food, also not much explanation as to which dish was what. The cocktails are definitely more of the focus at this "restaurant". It is a bit hard to find and has a speakeasy feel so that part is cool but that's about it.
Be the first to ReplyAvant Garden is a fantastic vegan tapas spot.
I love vegan food, but it does have to be done well in order to be reallllyyy good. This place is that good. The dishes are creative and executed well. Something that can be difficult is getting that extra flavor when you don't have dairy or meat products, but they are pros and do it soooo well. Every bite is wonderful, and I particularly loved their spin on avocado and mushroom toasts. The inside is also so cute and intimate. We sat outside because it was summer, but definitely try to get a reservation inside because it is so cozy and lovely.
Be the first to ReplyAMAZING food.
My girlfriend and I came here for Valentine's Day and it was such a treat. The decor was great, the food was amazing, the staff were super friendly and helpful. I loved the vibe of it all. And of course, the food was fantastic. First time trying a full vegan menu but did not disappoint in the slightest. I'm a 300 pound Asian dude and I love meat but did not miss it at all while dining here! 100% coming again.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food even if you are not vegan! Located on Greenwich
Great food even if you are not vegan! Located on Greenwich Village in Manhattan. All the dishes were tasty and well made.
Be the first to ReplyWas very excited to eat here due to its extensive plant
Was very excited to eat here due to its extensive plant based menu! The space is a little cramped, but the ambience is nice! The food is tapas style. Definitely try the sunchoke toast and the baby gem salad! Creative vegetable dishes.
Be the first to ReplyDisclaimer: Kate and I did a vegan cleanse at the beginning
Disclaimer: Kate and I did a vegan cleanse at the beginning of the year and we just kept going. I am fully aware that being a vegan involves being very irritating and annoying to everyone around you. I've been trying to lean into it. I say "I can't eat that" as often as I say "is there a bathroom in here?" It's fibrously grating on people's nerves. That being said, here it goes- my impression of an annoying vegan reviewing a killer vegan restaurant: Wow! A vegan restaurant that delivers like any other five star restaurant... And isn't using copious amounts of fake meat! God I'm better than other people! The food was out of control, the wood hen mushroom dishes worth coming back for a loan, the service was really something as both the bartender and the waitress came back over and over to make sure we had everything we need, and to explain how much they put into each dish or cocktail! Other people are monsters for eating animals or even using their milk for butter! As far as the atmosphere, it truly is like being in a garden (of Eden)(where no one even says a derogatory remark to a cow) the ambience, being near perfect, and the vegan treats at the end were excruciatingly delightful. Much UNLIKE the excruciating pain a chicken goes thru when it's being milked for its "chicken milk." BASTARDS. A must, and it doesn't hurt that the bitters bar underneath is really something spectacular too. I recommend doing a double banger! And NEVER wearing LEATHER. The original yelp gangster, T.J.
Be the first to ReplyWas excited to bring a friend from out of town here but
Was excited to bring a friend from out of town here but wasn't too crazy about the food. It wasn't bad but I expected more flavor for the price. Service was good. It's really dark so cute for a date.
Be the first to ReplyAvant Garden is a hidden gem.
The waitress was so friendly, welcoming and accommodating. The kitchen bar seating is super fun because you see the cooks prepare everything. They are a bit shy don't expect them to start chatting with you. The wine selection is good. The Lucien Reymond Sancerre by the glass is very light and crisp. It pairs nicely with everything. My favorite dish was the Avocado. The textures and tastes were incredible. The sticky white rice with crispiness on the outside was so good. I'm not sure how they cook that, probably with some soy sauce glaze, sugar and oil but it's really nice! On top, was an avocado dome, with pickled carrot creamy paste dressing (on the avocado), topped with micro greens and crispy seaweed. The miso, soy sauce "dots" aka the sauce on the plate were very flavorful, and the peppers had a nice kick to them. The plating was really nice, and the flavors were excellent individually and together as one bite, with all the sauces/dressings. I also ordered 2 toasts: roasted beets and sunchoke. I preferred and recommend the sunchoke over the beet one. I enjoyed the way they cut the toast in little triangle slices that are easy to pick up and eat with your hands, or your fork and knife. Made easy to share as well. The beets toast was good but it's a bit earthy and the bread was softer through-and-through compared with the sunchoke, which is crispy on the outside (toasted) and soft on the inside 'layer' of the slide of bread (la mie du pain, as they describe in French). Sunchoke has pickled pear, which are quite unique and a bit crunchy. Adds some texture, with acidity from the olive purée (and the fact that the pear is pickled), pistachios (which I couldn't taste so much) and microgreens that supposedly were baby mint, but tasted nothing like mint. $17Roasted Beets had hummus, date, sumac, chickpea, cucumber tzatziki. The hummus and crispy chickpeas paired together well in terms of texture. The tzatziki added creaminess and the dates were very subtle. The cripsy chips on top were very good (a nice addition for texture). I couldn't really taste the acidity that usually comes with sumac. Good ingredients pairing but I think the hummus (chickpeas) and beets overpower the whole toast, making it soggier than wanted and a bit too un-wow-ing to the taster. Still good, but maybe not for $17 a toast. The restaurant is small and intimate. The ambiance is dark and not too loud (I actually wish the lights were a bit brighter so I could see the beautiful food and plating better). The staff is very friendly, especially the woman with bangs (sorry I don't know her name). It's a bit pricy, I have to say. For veggies, it is expensive, even though the restaurant and ingredients are elevated produce is fresh and good quality. I recommend sitting at the bar counter. It's a nice experience. Finally, I paid cash, and did notice that the waiter didn't make the cash adjustment, giving me back change for the total bill (it would be for a credit card). That's fine because I adjusted the tip amount, but it's a small detail that customers expect to not have to mention or be ignored when we're making an effort to pay cash to help the restaurant... I'd recommend and would go back, but it is pricey.
Be the first to ReplyI am not a vegan but had one of the best meals of my life
I am not a vegan but had one of the best meals of my life at Avant Garden. The food is so good and so well thought out that it transcends the label of vegan and is just great food!The ambience is mediocre and the staff forgot to offer us tea or coffee with our desert, but other that that, the waiters and buss people were great. Three of us shared 9 courses which included 2 desserts. The only food which was not excellent was the spaghetti dish which just didn't come out right. Every other course was a triumph.
Be the first to Replyan intimate and delicious experience.
the service was excellent, we were taken care of very well. the food was delicious - we had the beet toast, paella, and cauliflower dishes. each was insanely good, especially the latter two - full of flavor and a myriad of textures. i was an entranced, and will be back soon!
Be the first to ReplyRang in my birthday at this charming little vegan spot in
Rang in my birthday at this charming little vegan spot in east village, and loved every bit of it. The food, wine, and service were 10/10. I'll definitely be coming back.
Be the first to ReplyAvant Garden is a special spot! It feels like an intimate
Avant Garden is a special spot! It feels like an intimate experience. The restaurant is small and I encourage you to try to book at the Chef's Counter if you can. It's fun to watch the preparation take place. The meal is slow paced (your table will enjoy one shared plate at a time) and the service is top notch. Our meal was more than two hours long. When selecting what to order the staff were very helpful and their recommendations led me and my friend to order just the right amount of food. I am not vegan but I didn't think "I wish there was meat" for a second. Ordered: House made strawberry soda- ($10)- this was so so good and unique! After our meal we spoke with the chef and he mentioned that he flavors the fruit bases with herbs and spices. This one tasted complex and has star anise and cloves. This wasn't detectable but it made it very good. Artichoke toast- ($19)- this was my favorite thing that I tried! The base has a spinach and artichoke purée and on top was frisée salad dressed in truffle vinaigrette with jicama and cashews. There were also slivers of sweet red pepper and fried onions on top. The textures and flavors worked very well together. Scorched cauliflower- ($23)- the cauliflower was perfectly tender and had toasted garlic but I found it to be a little bland on its own. One criticism I have, the menu said it came over cauliflower purée and this was true, but this purée was strongly flavored with Calabrian chilies (which wasn't disclosed in advance) and this was too spicy for me and my friend. If you don't avoid the purée on the plate the dish is far from bland, but if you aren't a fan of this heat I wouldn't recommend this dish. I was able to enjoy small amounts of the purée but I just wish I had been warned. House made pasta- ($23)- if you like creamy mushroom pasta, this is a good dish for you to try! This was described as carbonara but I didn't really see the connection. It had some cooked down mushrooms in the sauce which I liked but it also had some raw cremini mushrooms on top which I could have done without. The dish could have used some more salt in my opinion. Paella- ($25)- lastly we tried the paella. I love all kinds of mushrooms (or so I thought!). This plate came with two meaty royal trumpet mushrooms and my friend and I really didn't like them. Neither of us could finish them. The flavor wasn't pleasant to me. The rice itself was cooked well and tasted like saffron. On top was a nice salad with thinly sliced onion, those delicious peppers from earlier and marcona almonds which felt fitting, given that paella is a Spanish dish. The plate was beautiful with dots of smoky red pepper purée and aioli on one side and the molded rice, salad topping and mushrooms on the other. Lava cake- ($19)- the price of this cake did feel a little high but it was a nice way to end the meal. It was served with vegan vanilla ice cream, blueberry compote and a caramelized banana. It was tasty! The presentation of the food at Avant Garden definitely stood out. These plates were carefully crafted and the intentionality led to a special presentation. Some of the dishes we tried missed the mark in some way but overall this was a special meal so I will leave the five star rating. The prices are high. This was not an inexpensive meal but it felt special so I would recommend it for a special occasion.
Be the first to ReplyPhenomenal food and service! Our waitress was really
Phenomenal food and service! Our waitress was really attentive and paid attention to my nut/seed/avocado allergy and was able to recommend many excellent options. We got the sunchoke toast, brussel sprouts salad, paella, and scorched cauliflower. All were great, but our absolute favorite item was the sunchoke toast - amazing blend of flavors and textures! The dishes were surprisingly large for my party of 2 was comfortably full after the first 3 items (but still very much enjoyed the last one). Would definitely come again!
Be the first to ReplySolid vegan option if you are in NYC; Hen of the woods is
Solid vegan option if you are in NYC; Hen of the woods is possibly one of my top 3 vegan dishes ever. The service is always great here AND I enjoy the coziness of the location. It's just an intimate, date night type place and not for large parties.
Be the first to ReplyFor a Michelin starred restaurant this was a litttttle
For a Michelin starred restaurant this was a litttttle below expectations. The food was very good, but not quite worth the price. (Small plates do tend to feel like a scam in general.) We got the spaghetti, mushroom toast, and avocado with crispy rice -- no disappointments flavor-wise. The first thing I noticed upon entering though was the ventilation - the place has a greasy film feel to it, which I've read in other reviews as well. I thought it was being exaggerated, but it hits you immediately. I had to have my jacket cleaned after. Our server was great, very knowledgeable about everything on the menu, made recommendations top to bottom. This might've been a 3 star review if not for her. It wasn't by any means a bad meal, and I'd definitely recommend it (with a bit of caution) to anyone asking for vegan recommendations.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing experience! All of the food was soooo tasty and
Amazing experience! All of the food was soooo tasty and delicious! The flavors were so different from anything we had ever had. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyDid not know vegan could be this good.
Cute and cozy little restaurant. Would recommend getting a reservation. Place is small and packs in quickly. Greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. The menu has a selection of small plates that are meant to be shared. We got 4 menu items and a dessert, walked out stuffed. What we ordered and what was actually delivered to the table blew my mind. If the server didn't tell us what the item was, just by looking at it, we would have never guessed. Just visual perfection. Then the flavors and textures.... how they pack such a punch in those small dishes is beyond me. Smoky, salty, umami, sweet, crunchy, chewy.... such a work of art. We loved all 4 dishes, but the paella and avacado were our favorite.As for beverages, they have natural wines and a few non-alcoholic choices. I have never heard of orange wine, but it seems like a popular option here. The hubs tried and liked. He said it was orange with some spice. I do not think the review did this place justice. You just need to go and experience it for yourself. Hands down recommend. Enjoy!!
Be the first to ReplyFood was absolutely amazing and so was the service.
I didn't try everything on the menu but the Cremini Toast was the BEST dish I had. Wasn't expecting toast to be so good but it was mind mind blowing!!!! We were told by our waiter to order two dishes per person since it's smaller portions which was the perfect amount. Will definitely be back especially for that toast !
Be the first to ReplyTried this place as a vegan fan.
Food was okay but not great. More impressive in its visual appeal of food and website than in the actual taste, flavor, or satisfaction. Mushrooms were uncooked and unseasoned in the pasta (just sliced and thrown in raw). The paella included a giant stalk of artichoke hearts that was impossible to eat. The mushroom was so tough that it could not be cut without extreme force. The beet toast was the best item. $110 for just two people with 4 'tapas' style items and a couple of drinks, even before including tip. I can eat better than that, even by NYC standards. Waiter never once asked "how was the food?"
Be the first to ReplyI went for a friend's birthday and was excited to try it
I went for a friend's birthday and was excited to try it because of the good reviews. The wine/beer selection and portions were extremely small so make sure you order enough. The food was not bad but nothing I have to rave about. Right when I sat down the server insisted he pour me some sparking water and then charged us $10 for it without letting us know first. Tricky and sounds like a tacky way to up the bill...so I subtracted one star for that. Overall: -food and service was fine nothing spectacular but nothing to complain about-Ambience was nice and good for date nights
Be the first to ReplyThe toasts were good but overpriced and not as unique as
The toasts were good but overpriced and not as unique as you'd expect for a place that calls itself "avant garde". The hen of the woods was a mix of three different, equally bad tastes that clashed with each other in a cacophony of a dish. The service was a bit inattentive.
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