BETTY
New American restaurant · Lower East Side ·
New American fare, cocktails, wine, and hearty brunch plates
New American fare, cocktails, wine, and hearty brunch plates
"A pop-up vegan Jewish deli that is raising money to move into a new kitchen in Lincoln Heights. The larger operation would allow nationwide delivery, more time for research and development, and the ability to offer year-round hamantaschen." - Rebecca Roland
"I found an all-day cafe adjacent to Dimes Square with a menu ranging from zoodles to pancakes with eggs and sausage and cardamom oatmeal bowls, plus cocktails and coffee for an anytime meal." - Melissa McCart
"Billed as a mid-century-inspired supper club, the Betty seats 175 between its dining room, bar, and an outdoor patio along East Paces Ferry. Executive chef Brandon Chavannes — whose previous work includes St. Cecilia and King + Duke — leads the kitchens for the restaurant, bar, and rooftop lounge, and the spaces were designed by New York–based firm Goodrich. I was told the Betty should open with the hotel in early spring; Chavannes’ menu features his takes on classic supper-club dishes like beef cheek stroganoff with black pepper gnocchi and a shrimp cocktail with preserved lime. The bar leans into whiskey- and bourbon-based drinks and classic cocktails, alongside a selection of old- and new-world wines and local and craft beers. Management says the pandemic caused them to rethink breakfast and dinner service, so the Betty will offer both menus for takeout when it opens and will eventually add weekend brunch." - Beth McKibben
"Initially met with skepticism about its menu and format, this restaurant delivers creative, elevated cooking paired with warm, unpretentious service. The food is judged to be as good as offerings in New York or Los Angeles but without the attitude, and guests left excited to return for whatever the spring menu brings." - Beth McKibben
"Their nearby sister restaurant, Betty, will definitely remain open, and the owners plan to concentrate their efforts there; Betty serves similar bistro fare, including its praised steak frites and the Betty Burger, as well as its own version of oven-roasted chicken." - Gabe Guarente
