Eastern Mediterranean spot with open kitchen, mezze, and creative cocktails



























"At this upscale spot from the team behindDon AngieandQuality Eats, the portions are big and there’s no real distinction between entrées and appetizers. That’s why you should bring a group of friends to share some lamb tartare with merguez spices, smoky lamb chops, and a refreshing fattoush. The high-ceilinged, glitzy dining room has a socialites-in-evening-wear grandness, but you won’t feel out of place at a casual get-together here. Given that Zou Zou’s is perpetually packed every night of the week, we can’t help but think that people who live and work nearHudson Yardshave been thirsting for a restaurant they can finally brag about to the rest of the city." - Team Infatuation
"Also in Manhattan West, this upscale Mediterranean spot from the team behind Don Angie and Quality Eats has creative food and big, shareable portions. Bring a group of friends for some lamb tartare, duck borek, and crispy manti stuffed with spiced beef. The high-ceilinged, glamorous dining room has a socialites-in-evening-wear grandness about it, but you’ll still feel right at home doing a casual get-together here. Even if you never have a reason to be in the Hudson Yards area, plan a special trip just so you can try this place." - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick
"At this upscale spot from the team behind Don Angie and Quality Eats, the portions are big and there’s no real distinction between entrées and appetizers. That’s why it works well for a group who wants to share some merguez tartare, smoky lamb chops, and a refreshing fattoush. The dining room has a socialites-in-evening-wear grandness, but you won’t feel out of place at a casual get-together. Given that Zou Zou’s is perpetually packed, we can’t help but think that people who live and work near Hudson Yards have been thirsting for a restaurant they can finally brag about to the rest of the city." - will hartman, willa moore, carlo mantuano, kenny yang
"A lively 75-seat Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of the city, it combines vibrant, textured interiors—dark woods, off-white plaster, red seating, green tiles, and arched volumes—with an open kitchen that keeps the energy high and lets diners watch dishes coming together, reinforcing a convivial, sensory dining experience." - Alexandra Domrongchai
"This Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Manhattan West has an open wood fire and big portions ideal for big groups, so bring your whole team along to share the flaky duck borek and subtly spicy lamb tartare. As much as your manager might talk KPIs and OKRs, you'll find it impossible to be bored when your server sets your hot kasseri cheese on fire." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, ciera velarde