Little Maven Opens From NFT Restaurant Group Flyfish Club | Eater NY

"Located at 30 W. 18th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Little Maven opens for dinner with an 85-seat front dining room, 13 bar seats and a 30-seat back room, and is presented as VCR Group’s first Manhattan debut after its high-profile NFT sale; partner and chef Josh Capon calls it “our restaurant for everyone.” The interior is maximalist — moss green paired with bold color and Turkish tiles — anchored by big murals (one behind the bar and a single-line drawing on a black backdrop that encircles the space), and the partners say the back room has been overhauled to be the place to be compared with when the location housed Scampi. The straightforward menu is organized by snacks ($6–$22) like whipped tahini and baked clams; appetizers ($18–$23) such as Caesar cups and octopus a la Sizzler; pastas ($27–$31) including pumpkin miso agnolotti; and mains ($38–$60) like king salmon and steak frites, with retro desserts such as banana split and chocolate mousse. The drinks program features six classic cocktails, six house concoctions, beer and a 150–200 bottle wine list that includes natural and organic selections. Little Maven opens Monday with hours from 5 p.m. to midnight seven days a week." - Melissa McCart