6 NYC Restaurants That Feel Like Dinner Parties
"Dept. Of Culture—a Nigerian restaurant that serves a $75, four-course tasting menu in Bed-Stuy—gave us the idea to write this guide. We haven’t had so much fun sitting at a communal table, drinking (complimentary) white wine out of tiny IKEA glasses, and talking with strangers in a long time. It made us wonder if it was even possible for another restaurant to fill this niche. Turns out there are a few that can. But Dept. Of Culture is an especially perfect place for anyone who's a vegetarian or wants to learn more about the regional specialities of the North-Central state of Kwara—where the chef/owner and all the food is from. Between each course, whether it’s spicy pepper soup or homemade Nigerian cheese, the chef will tell stories about his personal connection to the food you’re about to eat. You'll always hear a record spinning, and there’s a BYOB policy in addition to the aforementioned complimentary wine. " - hannah albertine
