abcV

38 East 19th Street, Manhattan, New York,

"The place was super cute and spacious. The pancakes were DELICIOUS! Also hummus really great. Love conquers all was tasty. The mushroom dish was heavy on the mushrooms. Servers were kind and helpful."

"Incredible high-end vegan dining experience! I almost never go out to “fine dining” spots because, being vegan, my options are usually quite limited. ABCV is a fully vegetarian, mostly vegan menu served in a fancy yet not at all stuffy environment. We went for a special anniversary dinner and every person who came in contact with us, from the host to the waitress to the food runners made sure to wish us a happy anniversary. We opted for the three course Restaurant Week menu. First course was a beet tartare with some beets pickled, some softly cooked, topped with fresh herbs, capers, and a heavenly avocado purée. The other first course was a plate of variously prepared cucumbers with dill and a cashew kefir, preserved lemons, and a spicy grilled Turkish pepper. Seems simple but the flavors were complex and deeply satisfying. Second courses were gigante beans and long beans served in a light broth with a crostini topped with a fresh tomato salsa (kind of like a fancy bruschetta) and then my favorite dish of the night: morels served with charred tofu, broccolini, ginger, and a wild yuzu oil sauce. I’ve never tasted mushrooms like this, truly special. Dessert was out of the world: 1) a cold “soup” with red berries topped with a coconut poppy seed sorbet (fresh, sweet, and tart!), 2) a scoop of vanilla ice cream with some magical little strawberry popped candies, and 3) a VEGAN and NUT-FREE carrot cake, easily the best carrot cake I’ve tasted. The food was all top notch but so was the service. I particularly wanted to shout out the host, Paden Treadway, who went out of his way to make us feel welcome, moved us when our seat was in a spot where it was just too warm, and then came around to chat about the cocktails we had ordered. If they have the Chef’s Foraged Amaro get it. Like a root beer blended with Ferne Branca. Perfect for a special occasion or date night."

"I didn’t think I would say this, but the meal was BRILLIANT. Definitely try the lettuce avo cups and the roasted cauliflower. The simplicity and freshness of the food, and the unexpected flavor bombs are what you’re going for. Emily made our evening extra special - a big thank you to her. I will definitely be back soon."

"While good, the food did not feel like peak Jean-Georges, so temper your expectations. I associate JG’s recipes with high acidity and complex herb-spice blends, resulting in clean bright flavors that electrify your taste buds. Here, that was not the case. Most dishes needed more acidity for the flavors to pop. More needed to be done to bring out aromas. On paper, the cauliflower dish should’ve turned heads from the smell alone. abcV could learn a trick or two from the flagship. That said, the mushroom walnut Bolognese was better than most meat-based preparations. The pasta could’ve come from any of the top Italian restaurants, and the sauce had a depth and richness that could’ve only come from slow cooking. This dish is the must order."

"There are so many amazing restaurants in New York that it’s rare that I want to eat somewhere more than once. But AbcV keeps us coming back again and again. Always phenomenal top to bottom. Creative, plate licking worthy dishes and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Also I thoroughly enjoy the large list of non alcoholic tonics, teas, juices and ferments. We each alway end up ordering multiple beverages at once so we get to try many of them."