fact that we’ve seen everything before – haute Barnyard, rustic Italian, myself that if I see one more clever way to use foie gras I might just stop in the light of the recent opening of Gravy, a fabulous new restaurant Southern cuisine with a twist. delicious new cuisine draws inspiration from the traditional fares of such notable cities as New Orleans, Savannah and Charleston. Housed in a landmarked printing press building, the space boasts eighteen foot ceilings and original brick walls. Recently colleagues and I had a lavish lunch here. And from start to with the quality of the ingredients, the technique on display and the tastiness of the food. And we promised ourselves (and have followed up) that we would return for another meal.
What can be said about Southern cuisine that hasn’t already been said? Its richness is legendary and it is often considered the pride of American cooking. But for so long here in New York it was derided and underserved. Now with Gravy, New Yorkers can rejoice that we have a restaurant that caters to lovers of all things Southern. was almost literally out-of-this world! Served with a tomato aioli it was crisp and meaty at the same time. We loved the knew from this bite that we were in for a treat. Other appetizers that appealed to us were the spinach crab dip and the blue crab bisque. The spinach crab dip was perfectly made and its sweetness rang true, but that seen scraping the bottom of the bowl for the last spoonful of soup. boy served with green apple, avocado and arugula. The sharpness of the apple melded perfectly with the butteriness of the avocado and the sweetness of the shrimp. It was a true home-run. praised and I predict it’s here to stay for a long time. With I urge you to try it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed! Resident